US Secretary of War pete hegseth Iran “begged for a ceasefire” after Operation Epic Fury “destroyed their forces and rendered their war ineffective,” it claimed on Wednesday.Addressing a press conference, Hegseth credited US President Donald Trump for shaping the moment. “…President Trump fabricated this moment. Iran begged for this ceasefire, and we all know it...Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield…” he said.He described the operation as a major strategic success, saying, “Operation Epic Fury destroyed Iran’s military and rendered it combat-ineffective for years to come.”The Pentagon chief also issued a stern warning over Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, saying the US will ensure it is secured, by force if necessary. Although he did not elaborate on how this would be achieved, he indicated that Washington was monitoring the situation closely.Hegseth said, “We’re looking at it. We know what they have, and they’ll give it up, and we’ll get it, and we’ll take it. If we have to, we can do it any way we can.” He said, “They’ll willingly give it to us, we’ll take it, we’ll take it, we’ll figure it out, or if we have to do something else ourselves, like we did with Midnight Hammer or something like that, we reserve that opportunity.”Hegseth’s comments signal a continuing tough stance by Washington, with the US keeping the option of additional strikes if its demands are not met.The Pentagon chief’s comments come after Trump, who previously warned of destroying Iran’s “entire civilization”, changed his stance and announced a ceasefire with Tehran, calling it a “complete and total victory” after the 38-day Operation Epic Fury.However, Tehran presented a contrary story. The Islamic Republic, led by Mojtaba Khamenei, also claimed victory and cited Washington’s acceptance of its 10-point proposal as evidence of both battlefield and diplomatic success.

Trump aide Laura Loomer and Democratic Congressman on President Donald Trump’s last threat that ‘the entire civilization will die’ ro khanna Sharp words were exchanged even as Laura Loomer defended the president’s threat, while several prominent MAGA figures called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove the president. Loomer said, “100% bombing Muslim terrorists in America first” to which Ro Khanna asked Loomer about his spiritual renewal in India. Khanna said, “Do you really believe that destroying an entire civilization is consistent with American values? I thought you had a spiritual renewal in India and you’re actually going to talk about it.” Laura Loomer called Khanna a “bad actor”, who also called Ro Khanna dishonest. “You are a bad actor and dishonest. President Trump is referring to the Islamic regime of Iran when he talks about “the entire civilization.” Islamic Iran is not Persia. How are you a US Congressman and you don’t understand this?” Loomer asked. As soon as Trump’s deadline ended, he announced a two-week ceasefire and called it a big day for world peace. Vice President J.D. Vance, who is in Hungary, called the Iran ceasefire a “fragile truce.” “You have people who clearly want to come to the negotiating table and work with us to find a good deal, and then you have people who are also lying about the fragile ceasefire we’ve already made,” Vance said. “The President has asked us not to use those tools. He has asked us to come to the negotiating table. But if the Iranians don’t do exactly that, they will know that the President of the United States is not one to mess around. He is impatient. “He’s impatient to make progress,” Vance said.Loomer reiterated his opinion and said that the negotiations were negative for the country and there was no need to pretend that it was a victory. Loomer said, “I don’t know why people are acting like this is a victory. Muslims, Woke Reich, and Trump haters are using this “conversation” to attack President Trump while they praise Tucker Carlson’s allies and call for the 25th Amendment to be used against President Trump. The ceasefire will fail. And Trump will be proven right about how this regime needs to be dismantled.”

लखनऊ समाचार: लखनऊ के आशियाना थाना क्षेत्र में मंगलवार रात बेहद गंभीर और चिंताजनक घटना सामने आई। एक निर्माणाधीन मकान में 13 साल की नाबालिग लड़की के साथ सामूहिक दुष्कर्म किया गया। इस मामले में मुख्य आरोपी 17 साल का नाबालिग है, जो पीड़िता का परिचित बताया जा रहा है. उसके साथ चार अन्य नाबालिग भी शामिल थे. घटना के बाद स्थानीय लोगों ने सभी आरोपियों को पकड़कर पुलिस के हवाले कर दिया. पीड़िता कन्नौज जिले की रहने वाली है और अपने परिवार के साथ आशियाना इलाके में किराए के मकान में रहती है.

तूफ़ान से बचने के लिए रुका, वहीं हो गया हादसा
पीड़िता के पिता राजमिस्त्री हैं और मां घरों में काम करती है. परिजनों के मुताबिक मां की तबीयत खराब थी, इसलिए बच्ची काम पर गई थी. रात करीब साढ़े आठ बजे लौटते समय अचानक आए तूफान और बारिश से बचने के लिए वह एक निर्माणाधीन मकान पर रुक गई। इसी बीच मुख्य आरोपी अपने चार साथियों के साथ वहां पहुंच गया. आरोप है कि उन्होंने लड़की को बंधक बना लिया, उसके हाथ-पैर बांध दिए, उसकी पिटाई की और फिर उसके साथ रेप किया.

परिवार और लोगों ने बचाया, आरोपी पकड़ा गया
जब बच्ची देर रात तक घर नहीं लौटी तो परिजनों ने उसकी तलाश शुरू की. निर्माणाधीन मकान से शोर सुनकर वे मौके पर पहुंचे। वहां बच्ची बदहवास हालत में मिली और उसके हाथ-पैर बंधे हुए थे। आरोपी भागने की कोशिश कर रहे थे, लेकिन परिवार और आसपास के लोगों ने उन्हें पकड़ लिया. दो आरोपी छत से कूदकर भागने लगे, जिससे उन्हें चोट भी आई।

पुलिस की कार्रवाई और जांच जारी है
सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और पांचों आरोपियों को हिरासत में ले लिया. पीड़िता को तुरंत लोकबंधु अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां उसका इलाज चल रहा है. लड़की ने बताया कि मुख्य आरोपी उसका परिचित था और उसने ही सबसे पहले उसके साथ रेप किया था. वहीं इस कुकर्म में आरोपी का साथ उसके दोस्त भी देते हैं. पीड़िता के बयान के आधार पर आशियाना थाने में केस दर्ज किया गया है.

आरोपियों से पूछताछ की जा रही है
आपको बता दें कि डीसीपी सेंट्रल विक्रांत वीर के साथ फॉरेंसिक टीम भी मौके पर पहुंची. फोरेंसिक टीम घटना स्थल से साक्ष्य जुटा रही है। पुलिस ने आरोपियों से पूछताछ शुरू कर दी है.

New Delhi: Puducherry is all set to vote on Thursday (April 9) and though the contest may be fought on just 30 seats, the stakes are anything but small. Nearly 9.5 lakh voters will decide the fate of 294 candidates, with even the slightest of margins capable of overturning the result.Here are the 3 key factors shaping this tightly contested election in Puducherry:See complete coverage of Assembly Elections 2026 1. state demandPuducherry’s long-standing demand for full statehood is once again at the center of political debate. while being Chief Minister N Rangasamy And while his All India NR Congress (AINRC), backed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), argues that an alliance with the Center ensures smooth governance, the opposition says otherwise. The Congress-DMK faction is projecting this election as a referendum on “lost autonomy”, arguing that despite being part of the “double engine” setup, Puducherry has seen continued friction with the Lieutenant Governor and limited administrative independence.

2. Electricity, prices and welfareEconomic concerns are front and center right now. Protests have started against the proposed privatization of the electricity department and there is a possibility of increase in rates. At the same time, the ruling coalition is relying on welfare, including cash assistance schemes and subsidies, to maintain voter confidence. However, the opposition has focused on rising cost of living, unemployment and lack of quality jobs, which have forced many youth to migrate to cities like Chennai and Bengaluru.

3. Fragmented Competition and Victory FactorIn a small assembly like Puducherry, even a few thousand votes can change the outcome, and this time, the contest is more crowded than usual. Apart from the NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has entered the fray, adding a new layer of unpredictability.

With multiple parties and independents in the race, the distribution of votes could be decisive. In many constituencies, a third force breaking into the traditional vote banks could overturn the close contest and even increase the chances of a hung assembly.Will the NDA be able to retain its ‘double engine’ rule or will the opposition faction be able to regain power in the Union Territory? Puducherry will decide tomorrow and we will know the decision on May 4.

New Delhi: Srinagar Police has busted another multi-state network of Al-Falah type Lashkar-e-Taiba A painstaking, month-long investigation was launched following the arrest of two pakistani terrorist To allegedly receive, guide and arrange logistics for foreign terrorists who infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir in March, he created a network of Overground Workers (OGWs) not only in kashmir But in other states like Haryana and Rajasthan.Abdullah alias Abu Hurera alias Ahmed, a resident of Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan, who had infiltrated via Gurez in 2010, and Mohammad Usman alias Khubaib, a resident of Lahore and had infiltrated into Baramulla in 2017, were nabbed from Malerkotla, Punjab, a month ago based on human and technical intelligence. Their interrogation revealed a network of OGWs that Hurrera had built in South Kashmir over the past 16 years and Usman in Baramulla since 2017, and which was now being expanded to include towns in Haryana and Rajasthan, especially in madrassas suspected to have links to Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Hurrera and Usman, both A-plus category terrorists, who have handled and commanded around 40 foreign terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir over the past few years and were working together since 2023, had traveled to Nuh and Mewat via Delhi at different times.So far, in the searches conducted at 19 places in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Haryana, six OGWs have been detained in Haryana, four in Rajasthan and more than a dozen in Jammu and Kashmir. Sources said the aim of the multi-state module was to create a LeT network outside Jammu and Kashmir with the help of Pakistani and LeT contacts; And it is used to establish hideouts for Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and ultimately help them exit India with the help of forged documents arranged by the local OGW network. At least one Pakistani terrorist, Rabindranath Tagore, is said to have fled Rajasthan using forged identity and travel documents.The investigation also revealed the funding and financial patterns of LeT.More arrests may be made in the coming days, with investigators not ruling out footprints in more states. NIA is likely to take over this case.

लगातार हो रही भारी बारिश से स्थानीय लोगों की मुश्किलें बढ़ गई हैं. परिवहन में दिक्कत के कारण दैनिक कार्य भी प्रभावित हुआ है. शहर की मुख्य सड़कें खाली नजर आ रही हैं, जिससे सामान्य यातायात ठप हो गया है. घने कोहरे के कारण विजिबिलिटी भी कम हो गई है, जिससे वाहन चालकों को दिक्कतों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है. पर्यटक भी अपने होटल के कमरों तक ही सीमित रहने को मजबूर हैं। वे बारिश रुकने का बेसब्री से इंतजार कर रहे हैं ताकि वे बाहर जा सकें और शहर का भ्रमण कर सकें।

मौसम का प्रभाव एवं पर्यटकों की स्थिति

बारिश और कोहरे के कारण नैनीताल में मौसम बेहद खराब है. इससे पर्यटकों के घूमने के प्लान पर पानी फिर गया है. होटल व्यवसायी भी पर्यटकों के बाहर न निकल पाने से चिंतित हैं, जिसका असर उनके कारोबार पर पड़ रहा है. स्थानीय प्रशासन ने लोगों से सावधानी बरतने और अनावश्यक यात्रा से बचने की अपील की है.

Twitch streamer Fiona “FanFan” has faced criticism after a viral clip appeared to show her joking about being “afraid” of gay people. While some fans defended her tone, calling it sarcastic, others called it insensitive. The controversy has reignited debate over the streamer’s accountability, especially as his past comments, including those regarding Kai Sennett, have resurfaced.

Twitch streamer Fiona’s “FanFan” is trending once again, but not for the reasons she might have expected. A recent livestream clip has drawn her into a heated online debate after she made comments about gay people that many viewers found uncomfortable, even though she was joking. Known for her unfiltered personality, FanFan has built a loyal following by saying things that others might avoid. However, this time the same spontaneity has given rise to a serious reaction.The clip quickly went viral and received views and comments on multiple platforms within hours. Some fans immediately came to her defense and said it was just ridiculous. Others disagreed, saying that jokes can also go too far. The moment has quickly turned into a larger discussion about what streamers say in live shows and how much responsibility they have when they’re in front of a lot of people.

What FanFan Really Said and Why People Are Divided Over It

The moment in question came during an April 5 stream when a viewer accused him of hating gay people. Fanfan responded with a mixture of laughter and sarcasm, saying:“No, I don’t hate gay people… Hate is a strong word… I hate them. I’m afraid of them.”He later added further context, saying:“(‘You hate gay people,’ one viewer said) No, I don’t hate gay people! I don’t hate gay people, I just… I don’t hate them, hate is a strong word. I hate them (laughs). I’m kidding! I’m just afraid of them (laughs). I don’t hate them.”Some people could tell by her tone that she was not serious. He said that his general style is often strange or extremely funny. But some people were not convinced. He said that even if it was meant as a joke, the words could still come across as rude.People have criticized Fanfan before also. He previously received a lot of attention in a segment with Kai Sennett and Sean “Diddy” Combs, which was widely debated online. Some critics say this new clip seems to be part of a pattern rather than a one-time thing.The nature of livestreaming is at the heart of it all. You can’t go back and change anything, and once a sentence is out you don’t have time to think about it again. That raw, immediate style is what makes streaming real. But it also means that every word matters.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Date: The results of the 2026 Kerala elections will be declared on May 4, 2026.

New Delhi: This time the story of Kerala is not the same. As the state prepares to vote for 140 assembly seats tomorrow (April 9), it is no longer the old “change government every five years” story. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is seeking the chief minister’s post for the third consecutive term Pinarayi VijayanWhile the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is trying to regain power.Here are the top 5 factors to note that could decide the May 4 decision:See complete coverage of Assembly Elections 20261. Vijayan Factor CM Pinarayi Vijayan is trying to create a record for the third consecutive time, but even after being in power for 10 years, the path is not easy.Vijayan remains LDF’s biggest asset. Welfare schemes, including high social security pensions, are still strongly in place. But after a decade in office, fatigue is also visible. The United Democratic Front (UDF) has been pushing an anti-incumbency narrative claiming that governance has become slow and debt has increased over the last 10 years. 2. Development: Promise versus pushbackThis time, big infrastructure is a major election issue for Kerala. The controversial Silverline project has been shut down and replaced with a softer alternative, which has left mixed signals. While the LDF talks of development, the UDF, with leaders like VD Satheesan and Shashi Tharoor, is exploiting concerns over land and execution.

3. Increasing influence of BJPThis time, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is no longer just a marginal player. Suresh Gopi’s Lok Sabha victory and the recent Thiruvananthapuram Corporation victory have given momentum to the party. It may not win many seats, but it may cut into votes and turn the contest into a triangular contest.

4. Jobs and ‘brain drain’Young voters are looking beyond ideology. With many people leaving Kerala for jobs abroad, employment has become a major issue. UDF has tried to take advantage of this by giving prominence to employment, entrepreneurship and investment in its campaign. Particularly for first-time voters, ideological loyalty is weaker than economic aspirations, making it an important swing factor.

5. Community equationElections in Kerala are often decided by small changes in key communities. In the state, the arithmetic of various factions of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Kerala Congress (representing the Christian heartland) usually decides the winner.The LDF has made a significant dent in the Christian vote bank through its alliance with the Kerala Congress (M). However, the UDF is fighting to reclaim the region by highlighting Centre-State tensions and concerns of the “secular fabric”.Issues ranging from the Waqf Board debate to international conflicts including the ongoing tensions in the Middle East often resonate deeply in local booths in Kerala, forcing all three fronts to tread carefully on communal and religious sentiments. Apart from this, issues like entry of women in Sabarimala temple have also been gaining political momentum. Additionally, controversies such as gold smuggling and related allegations have been used by the opposition to question the government’s credibility and governance record. While the LDF has pushed back strongly, these issues add another layer to voter sentiment.This phase of elections in Kerala may be in trouble. Will Vijayan create history or will UDF make a comeback? Will BJP make a dent this time? Voters will take their decision tomorrow and we will know the decision on May 5.

उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले में एक लड़की की संदिग्ध मौत का मामला अब राजनीतिक रंग ले चुका है. बुधवार को बसपा सुप्रीमो मायावती के निर्देश पर पार्टी के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष विश्वनाथ पाल पीड़ित परिवार से मिलने पहुंचे. उन्होंने परिजनों को ढांढस बंधाया और न्याय का भरोसा दिलाया. इस दौरान उन्होंने राज्य की कानून-व्यवस्था पर सवाल उठाए और इसे ”जंगलराज” बताया. घटना के बाद इलाके में तनाव का माहौल है और पुलिस भी मामले की गंभीरता से जांच कर रही है.

परिजनों से मिलकर सांत्वना दी
बसपा प्रदेश अध्यक्ष विश्वनाथ पाल कौशांबी के पवैया गांव पहुंचे, जहां उन्होंने मृतक हिरनी पाल के परिवार से मुलाकात की. उन्होंने परिवार का दुख साझा किया और कहा कि पार्टी हर कदम पर उनके साथ खड़ी है. उन्होंने आश्वासन दिया कि दोषियों को कड़ी सजा दिलाने के लिए हरसंभव प्रयास किये जायेंगे.

घटना की पूरी कहानी
यह घटना चार दिन पहले चरवा थाना क्षेत्र के सनई गांव की है, जहां हिरनी पाल का शव पेड़ से लटका मिला था. इस घटना के बाद परिजनों ने हत्या की आशंका जताई और पड़ोसी बब्लू यादव समेत तीन लोगों पर आरोप लगाया. इस घटना से पूरा इलाका दहल गया।

पुलिस जांच एवं कार्यवाही
पोस्टमार्टम रिपोर्ट में मौत का कारण हैंगिंग बताया गया है। इसके आधार पर पुलिस ने मुख्य आरोपी बब्लू यादव को गिरफ्तार कर आत्महत्या के लिए उकसाने के आरोप में जेल भेज दिया है. वहीं, अन्य आरोपियों की तलाश जारी है और पुलिस ने उनकी गिरफ्तारी पर 5-5 हजार रुपये का इनाम घोषित किया है.

कानून व्यवस्था पर उठाए सवाल
इस पूरे मामले को लेकर बसपा नेताओं ने राज्य सरकार पर निशाना साधा है. उन्होंने कहा कि ऐसी घटनाएं कानून-व्यवस्था पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े करती हैं. वहीं पुलिस का कहना है कि मामले की निष्पक्षता से जांच की जा रही है और जल्द ही सभी आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया जाएगा.

(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)

Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has defended his intentions, insisting that he has always been a smooth and aggressive player. He emphasized that his development in T20 cricket has been the result of years of deliberate effort and adaptation.

The comments come at a time when KKR’s team combination and Rahane’s strike rate have come under scrutiny at the start of the ongoing Indian Premier League season.

Rahane said, “I have always been an instinctive player, an attacking player. But in the franchises I played for earlier, my role was different. It has always been about the team for me and how I can contribute. Whatever the management asked at that time was about fulfilling that role to the best of my ability.”

Rahane’s comments follow KKR had a mixed start to the season with modest scores in the first three matchesEven though the debate continues regarding his role at the top of the order and the use of power-hitters in the team. Despite leading the team in runs last season, the veteran has faced fresh questions over his strike rate and team balance.

“Three-four years ago, I sat down and thought how can I move forward from here and update my batting. I started working on a few different shots. It took me one to one-and-a-half years to develop some of them. I just kept practicing and at times got hit on my chest and stomach. When you have the passion to improve, you automatically strive to get better. The last few years have been really good for me in this format, and I really Enjoying my cricket.”

Leadership, team balance and expectations

Rahane, who is leading KKR despite finishing eighth last seasonAcknowledged the expectations associated with representing a franchise supported by passionate supporters in Kolkata. He also reflected on the responsibility of leadership and the importance of contributing to the team’s success.

“It has been really amazing to captain KKR. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this franchise. The passion for cricket in Kolkata is incredible. Whenever you play at Eden Gardens, the fans are passionate, and I understand that they love the game and are extremely passionate about the team. Winning the championship is always the goal,” he said.

He credited team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan for his continued support, especially during challenging phases, adding that the team is focused on delivering a strong campaign for its fans. KKR will next face Lucknow Supergiants on April 9 at the Eden Gardens.

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