The United States is set to commit almost its entire inventory of long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles to its ongoing military campaign against Iran, significantly reducing stockpiles earmarked for other regions, according to a Bloomberg report.Citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported that orders were issued in late March to pull $1.5 million worth of missiles from the Pacific stockpile, with additional weapons from the continental US and other locations redirected to US Central Command bases and Fairford in the United Kingdom.After redeployment, only about 425 JASSM-ER missiles will remain from the pre-war inventory of about 2,300, the report said. About 75 others are considered “unusable” due to damage or technical failure. The remaining operational stock would be enough for about 17 B-1B bomber missions.The JASSM-ER, or Joint Air-to-Surface Missile, has an extended range of more than 600 miles and is designed to attack targets from a distance while avoiding enemy air defenses. With the shorter-range JASSM, which has a strike range of about 250 miles, about two-thirds of the US stockpile is now allocated to the Iran conflict.The heavy use of long-range precision weapons comes as US and Israeli forces continue their air campaign that began on February 28. According to reports, more than 1,000 JASSM-ER missiles were expended in the first four weeks of the war alone.Although such weapons reduce the risk to personnel by enabling stand-off attacks, their rapid consumption is putting a strain on reserves designed for potential conflict with more advanced adversaries such as China. At current production rates it may take several years to replenish these stocks.Although Washington and its allies claim to have knocked out a large portion of Iran’s air defense network, recent losses indicate continued risks. An American F-15E fighter plane was shot down on Friday, followed by an A-10 fighter plane and two combat search and rescue helicopters were damaged, according to the New York Times. Iran has also reportedly destroyed more than a dozen MQ-9 drones during the conflict.Despite the scale of deployment, not all committed missiles are expected to be used. So far, JASSM-ERs have been launched from B-52 and B-1B bombers as well as strike fighters.The US has funded the purchase of more than 6,200 JASSM missiles since 2009, although production of the baseline version ended nearly a decade earlier. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin is expected to produce 396 JASSM-ER missiles in 2026, with the potential to increase to 860 annually if production lines are fully dedicated.US Central Command and the Defense Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Warning of the ‘Stone Age’ and the dynamics of the evolving battlefieldUncertainty remains over the next phase of the US campaign, even as additional ground forces, including Marines and paratroopers, have been deployed to the region. Speculation has intensified about a possible move to seize Kharg Island, an important hub for Iran’s oil exports.President Donald Trump said in a Wednesday night address that “over the next two to three weeks, we will bring them back to the Stone Age where they belong,” without clarifying whether the comments referred to Iran’s military, government or civilian infrastructure.American military officials have indicated a change in strategy. Gen. Dan Kane, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said B-52 bombers have begun flying over Iran, suggesting better access to airspace and enabling the use of cheaper JDAM precision-guided bombs.However, analysts have so far questioned the reliance on stand-off weapons. “It raises questions about the extent to which the United States continues to rely on interdiction capabilities,” said Kelly Grieco, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center, referring to the delay in deployment of older B-52 bombers.The conflict has also put pressure on missile defense systems. According to Gulf officials, Iran has launched more than 1,600 ballistic missiles and about 4,000 Martyr-type cruise missiles across the region. At least 3,200 interceptor missiles may be required to intercept ballistic threats alone.Production constraints remain a matter of concern. Lockheed Martin currently manufactures about 650 Patriot PAC-3 interceptors annually, with plans to increase to 2,000 per year by 2030. THAAD interceptor output is 96 per year, with an agreement to increase production to 400.Meanwhile, the US fired hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles during the campaign. Before the war, the US inventory consisted of approximately 4,000 Tomahawks, including older and anti-ship versions. RTX Corp plans to produce about 100 new missiles in 2025, while upgrading about 240 older units to the latest Block V configuration.

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha He has issued a strong denial of the allegations leveled against him by his party colleagues and hit back with the warning, “Because I am injured, therefore I am dangerous”, a famous dialogue used in the Bollywood film Dhurandhar.“I go to Parliament to create influence, not to create ruckus,” Chadha said. He rejected his party leaders’ allegation that he was afraid to speak against PM Narendra Modi BJP And failing to raise issues that were relevant to his party’s stance, Chadha claimed that the “false” allegations leveled against him were part of a “scripted campaign” and a “coordinated attack”.AAP leaders reacted sharply and said Punjab Chadha was criticized in the Parliament for ignoring the core issues of Punjab. The controversy started when AAP on Thursday removed Chadha from the post of deputy leader of the party in Rajya Sabha. On Friday, Chadha announced through a video message that he would not be intimidated by efforts to silence him, prompting a sharp reaction from his colleagues.“To those who are accusing me today, I want to tell them that every lie will be exposed and every question will be answered,” Chadha said in a video message on Saturday.“To those who are accusing me today, I want to tell them that every lie will be exposed and every question will be answered – because I am injured I am dangerous,” Chadha warned.“A written campaign is being carried out against me since yesterday. Same language, same words and same allegations. This is no coincidence but a coordinated attack,” Chadha said.The MP rejected the allegation as “blatant falsehood” that he does not join opposition walkouts on issues and challenged his accusers to cite even a single such instance, which he said could be verified through CCTV footage of House proceedings.Denying the allegation that he had refused to sign the notice demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Chadha said no party leader had asked him to sign it “formally or informally”. He said that about 6 or 7 out of 10 AAP MPs did not sign it, then why are they being singled out and why are they being held guilty. Chadha also highlighted that signatures of at least 50 members are required to submit a notice and this number was achieved by the opposition in the Rajya Sabha and hence he wondered why AAP was making so much noise about not signing their notice. On AAP’s charge that he was raising unimportant issues because he was scared, Chadha said, “I want to make it clear that I have not gone to Parliament to shout, create ruckus, break mics or abuse others. I have gone there to raise the concerns of the common man.” He listed the issues raised by him GSTFrom income tax, water issues in Punjab, air quality in Delhi to unemployment and price rise.Meanwhile, hitting out at Chadha, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, AAP Punjab president Aman Arora and AAP Punjab chief spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal alleged that despite repeated communications, important matters including GST deficit were not addressed. Terming Chadha’s silence a betrayal of the people and mandate of Punjab, the leaders said his failure to raise the concerns of farmers and the plight of flood victims reflects a complete disconnect from the ground reality.

देवकीनंदन ठाकुर
– फोटो: अमर उजाला ग्राफिक्स

विस्तार

आज अगर देश में वक्फ बोर्ड है तो सनातन बोर्ड भी होना चाहिए। सनातन बोर्ड बनेगा तो सनातन का उत्थान होगा। गुरुकुलम बनेंगे और सनातनियों को रोजगार मिलेगा। ये बातें प्रसिद्ध कथावाचक एवं आध्यात्मिक गुरु देवकीनंदन ठाकुर महाराज ने विशेष बातचीत में कहीं.

ट्रेंडिंग वीडियो

यह वीडियो/विज्ञापन हटाएं

उन्होंने कहा कि वर्तमान में चारधाम में गैर-सनातनी प्रवेश पर प्रतिबंध है, यह आदेश भारत के हर तीर्थ क्षेत्र में लागू किया जाना चाहिए। जब हिंदू मक्का-मदीना नहीं जा सकते तो मथुरा, अयोध्या या हर तीर्थ क्षेत्र में गैर-हिंदुओं के प्रवेश पर रोक क्यों नहीं लगाई जा सकती.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year has done nothing to hide the growing problem in the longest format. Despite better results in limited overs cricket under the leadership of the head coach, there has been a significant decline in the team’s Test performance. Gautam GambhirThe red-ball setup remains a matter of concern. Defeats against New Zealand and South Africa at home have underlined that India are no longer invincible in their own conditions, with their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final now diminishing. Recognizing the issue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has taken steps to reset its long-term Test structure. According to PTI, the Center of Excellence headed by VVS Laxman has drawn up a detailed plan to rebuild India’s red-ball depth by focusing on the next generation. At the heart of this strategy is a four-day intra-COE competition scheduled in June and July. The tournament, which is set to feature talents like Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, will feature 64 players under the age of 25. These players will be divided into four teams of 16, with each side playing two multi-day matches on different surfaces to simulate different match scenarios. The idea is to create a consistent pipeline of red-ball players who can serve India over the next decade. As part of this change, coaches and selectors have been instructed to prioritize red-ball development at high-performance camps in Bengaluru in the coming year. “The India Emerging team will consist of only Under-25 players and they will also form India A teams for shadow tours. The roadmap will be made keeping in mind senior selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir,” a BCCI source told PTI. “After the IPL ends, both India Under-19 and Emerging (Under-25) will tour Sri Lanka for four-day games. The team will be selected on the basis of performance in the intra-CoE tournament,” the source said. India’s difficulties in Tests, especially their falling effectiveness against spin even on home soil, has been a major trigger for this change since Gambhir took charge. The new system is designed to overcome those shortcomings through continued exposure to longer format cricket. For selection, 25 under-23 players will be selected by the junior panel led by S Sharath. The other 25 players from the Under-23 and Under-25 categories will be selected by the senior selection committee on the basis of their performances in domestic tournaments like Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with the condition that these players will not have been part of the IPL. The remaining 14 places will go to players who have played in the IPL, including Mhatre, Suryavanshi and Sameer Rizvi, who complete the 64-player pool. “The idea is to select 25 players after the Intra-CoE tournament, and this core group of cricketers will represent both Emerging and India A in the shadow tours. BCCI officials and the Team India management have been very clear – even for the Under-19s, the focus has to be on the red ball for the next one year,” the source said.

Sam Pepper (Image via Getty)

Sam Pepper is once again facing severe backlash online and this time it’s because of a short clip from his livestream. On April 3, 2026, a 16-second video was shared on Reddit in which he was holding his pet squirrel, Potato, and yelling at it. The clip spread quickly and many viewers were not happy with what they saw.The video was posted by a user on the r/LivestreamFair subreddit with the title, “Sam abusing animals on paper kick.” In the clip, Sam Pepper can be heard saying, “Hey! I told you three times! Stop it, or I’ll put you in a cage! Don’t cut off my camera!” The moment has now sparked widespread discussion online, with many users questioning his behaviour.

Sam defends pepper action as Reddit users criticize treatment of pet squirrel Potato

As the clip spread, many Reddit users shared their thoughts in the comments. A large number of people felt that the way Sam Pepper handled the situation was inappropriate. Some users said that the reaction seemed too aggressive for a small animal.One user wrote, “Is Kik cursed or something? What the hell makes all their streamers a bunch of animal abusers?” Another said, “Snatching a squirrel and yelling at it like it understands you is not what I expected.” A separate comment read, “Just holding a small animal and yelling at it like that is not appropriate behavior.”The discussion grew and more people joined in. Another user shared, “If you treat animals poorly you are a bad person. This rule has always been true.” These reactions show how strongly viewers felt after watching the clip.Later the same day, Sam Pepper addressed the situation during his livestream. He hit back at the criticism and said people were misunderstanding the moment. “Someone paid this account to post hateful clips about me. They’ve gone this far,” he claimed.He also clarified his stand by saying, “It’s just discipline. He’s fine. I’m holding him securely, and I’m telling him not to do anything so he doesn’t do it again.” According to him, he takes great care of his pet. He said, “I love potatoes.” I am very sensitive.”Even after his answer the conversation did not slow down. Many viewers continued to question whether his actions were justified.This is not the first time that Sam Pepper has come into limelight. On December 13, 2025, he made headlines after asking Kik to delete his channel following an incident where a girl’s eye was injured due to a firework. That past situation is now being mentioned again as people are discussing their latest controversy.

देश के वीर सपूत शहीद राजकुमार यादव को उनकी पांचवीं पुण्य तिथि पर अयोध्या में श्रद्धांजलि दी गई. रानोपाली स्थित उनके आवास पर उनकी प्रतिमा का भव्य अनावरण किया गया. इस मौके पर सीआरपीएफ के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी, स्थानीय नेता और बड़ी संख्या में लोग मौजूद थे. कार्यक्रम का माहौल भावुक था, जहां सभी ने शहीद के बलिदान को याद किया. यह आयोजन साल 2021 में नक्सलियों से मुठभेड़ के दौरान शहीद हुए राजकुमार यादव की याद में आयोजित किया गया था, जिसमें उनके परिवार की भावनाएं भी सामने आईं.

प्रतिमा के अनावरण के लिए जुटे अधिकारी और लोग
अयोध्या के रानोपाली इलाके में शहीद राजकुमार यादव की प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया गया. इस कार्यक्रम में सीआरपीएफ आईजी अनिल कुमार मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर शामिल हुए. उनके साथ कई सैनिक और स्थानीय नागरिक भी मौजूद थे. सभी ने शहीद की प्रतिमा पर पुष्प अर्पित कर उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि दी और उनके बलिदान को नमन किया।

नक्सली मुठभेड़ में राजकुमार यादव शहीद हो गये
3 अप्रैल 2021 को नक्सलियों से मुठभेड़ में राजकुमार यादव शहीद हो गए। उन्होंने देश की रक्षा करते हुए अपने प्राण न्यौछावर कर दिए। लोगों ने उनकी वीरता और समर्पण को याद करते हुए कहा कि ऐसे वीर सपूत देश का गौरव हैं.

आईजी अनिल कुमार ने अपनी भावनाएं व्यक्त कीं
कार्यक्रम के दौरान आईजी अनिल कुमार ने कहा कि यह क्षण बेहद भावुक करने वाला है. उन्होंने कहा कि शहीद राजकुमार यादव के बलिदान को देश हमेशा याद रखेगा. उनका साहस और कर्तव्य के प्रति समर्पण भावी पीढ़ियों को प्रेरित करता रहेगा।

परिवार का दर्द भी सामने आया
इस दौरान शहीद की पत्नी ज्ञानमती काफी भावुक नजर आईं. उन्होंने सरकार पर आरोप लगाया कि अब तक उनके परिवार के किसी भी सदस्य को नौकरी नहीं दी गयी है. उन्होंने अपनी मांग रखते हुए न्याय की गुहार लगाई.

राजनीतिक एवं सामाजिक लोगों की उपस्थिति
श्रद्धांजलि कार्यक्रम में समाजवादी पार्टी के नेता पवन पांडे भी शामिल हुए. इसके अलावा बड़ी संख्या में स्थानीय लोग और सीआरपीएफ के जवान मौजूद थे. सभी ने एक स्वर में शहीद को सलाम किया और उनके बलिदान को याद किया.

Fact Check: Are FaZe Banks and Kendall Jenner Dating? Viral photo remains a topic of discussion after reportedly being seen (Image via Getty)

FaZe Banks and Kendall Jenner are trending online after a viral post claimed they were secretly dating. When people saw a picture showing the two of them together, they started spreading rumors. The truth of the claim exists alongside evidence that proves its falsity. The image that created excitement has been altered through AI technology. The public saw a fake image that showed FaZe Banks and Kendall Jenner together as a couple. The original post, which was shared on X by a user named arsmidt, clearly states that the image was altered. This rumor sounds exciting at first, but it lacks any real supporting evidence.

The viral photo shows FaZe Banks standing next to a woman, but the woman in the original photo was not Kendall Jenner. The person used artificial intelligence tools to alter the photo and replaced Kendall Jenner’s face with the woman’s original face. The altered image quickly spread, giving the false impression that the two men were spending a moment together.The original source of this claim comes from a post on X, where the user clearly wrote that the image has been tampered with. Still, people on the internet shared the content without verifying all the actual details. In this way the rumor gained momentum.There have been no public views, no statements, and no actual evidence linking Faze Banks and Kendall Jenner in any romantic way. Right now, it is just a case of spreading misinformation through edited content.

Richard Bengtsson, better known as FaZe Banks, became an Internet celebrity who co-founded FaZe Clan. He rose to fame through his gaming videos before entering the world of influencer culture. He previously dated Alissa Violet in an open relationship. The couple separated three years ago and Banks has kept her personal life a secret since then.Kendall Jenner is a global model and part of the Kardashian-Jenner family. She has been involved in several high-profile relationships over the years. Most recently, she has been linked to Bad Bunny and before that, NBA star Devin Booker. However, her current relationship status has not been officially confirmed. As of now, there is no known link between FaZe Banks and Kendall Jenner other than this edited viral image.

नैनीताल जिले में करीब 3.50 लाख उपभोक्ता हैं। 16 से अधिक एजेंसियों के माध्यम से उन तक गैस पहुंचाई जा रही है। वर्तमान में रसोई गैस का बैकलॉग 25 हजार के आसपास है, जबकि केवल सरस मार्केट, हल्द्वानी स्थित इंडेन एजेंसी का एक दिन का बैकलॉग सात हजार है। एजेंसी से जुड़े उपभोक्ता गैस के लिए इधर-उधर भटक रहे हैं, लेकिन जिन लोगों ने 10 दिन से अधिक की बुकिंग करायी है, उन्हें सिलेंडर नहीं मिल पा रहा है.

ठेकेदार के कर्मचारियों पर मनमानी का आरोप लगाया

गुड फ्राइडे की छुट्टी के बावजूद शुक्रवार को गैस एजेंसियां ​​खुली रहीं और लोग सिलेंडर लेने के लिए जद्दोजहद करते दिखे। नीलियम कॉलोनी इलाके में लोग इंडेन गैस वाहन का इंतजार करते रहे लेकिन सिलेंडर नहीं मिला। लोगों के मुताबिक होम डिलीवरी ठेकेदार के कर्मचारी मनमाने तरीके से सिलेंडर बांट रहे हैं।

तत्काल बुकिंग के कारण बैकलॉग बढ़ रहा है

लोग गैस सिलेंडर की डिलीवरी के बाद ही बुकिंग करा रहे हैं। इससे बैकलॉग कम नहीं हो रहा है। प्रशासन के मुताबिक इंडेन एजेंसी प्रबंधकों को सख्ती से डिलीवरी करने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं।

इंडेन गैस वितरण के लिए फर्स्ट इन और फर्स्ट आउट के तहत काम करने का निर्देश दिया गया है. अब एजेंसी की ओर से नाम पर्ची के साथ सिलेंडर भेजने की व्यवस्था की गई है। -विवेक राय, एडीएम नैनीताल

अवकाश के बावजूद इंडेन, भारत और एचपी कंपनियों के सिलेंडर बांटे गए। 2 अप्रैल को 7680 घरेलू सिलेंडर प्राप्त हुए तथा 270 व्यावसायिक सिलेंडरों की आपूर्ति की गई। पांच किलो के 78 सिलेंडर भी बांटे गए। -मनोज वर्मा, जिला पूर्ति अधिकारी

प्रदर्शन के बाद भी सिलेंडर नहीं पहुंचे

शुक्रवार देर शाम तक इंतजार के बाद भी हल्द्वानी के बिठोरिया नंबर एक स्थित देवकीबिहार कॉलोनी में इंडेन गैस सिलेंडर नहीं पहुंचे। बुकिंग के 20 दिन बाद भी सिलेंडर नहीं मिलने से लोग नाराज हैं। इस मुद्दे पर क्षेत्र के लोग आज शनिवार को बैठक करेंगे. कॉलोनी निवासी पीएस रावत ने बताया कि उन्होंने 13 मार्च और रमेश चंद्र पांडे ने 14 मार्च को गैस बुक कराई थी। आज तक उन्हें सिलेंडर नहीं मिला है. ग्रामीणों ने गुरुवार को सिटी मजिस्ट्रेट कार्यालय पर प्रदर्शन भी किया था।

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