Israel sharply criticized Thursday’s comments Khawaja AsifTo question PakistanIts credibility as a neutral player in ongoing regional diplomacy. The response came after Asif posted a series of comments on social media targeting Israel. Responding to those statements, the PMO said, “Pakistan’s Defense Minister’s call for Israel’s destruction is outrageous.“ “This is not a statement that can be tolerated by any government, especially not one that claims to be a neutral arbiter of peace,” it said.The dispute comes at a sensitive moment, with Pakistan credited with brokering a two-week temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran and preparing to host new peace talks over the weekend. This came after Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse to humanity” in his remarks, and called for “getting rid of European Jews”. Linking the ongoing diplomatic efforts to developments on the ground, he said, “While peace talks are going on in Islamabad, genocide is being carried out in Lebanon”. Asif had said, “Innocent civilians are being killed by Israel, first Gaza, then Iran and now Lebanon, the bloodshed continues.” “I hope and pray that those who have created this cancerous state on Palestinian land will get rid of the European Jews [sic] Burn in hell,” he added. Separately, Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar also condemned the comments, saying, “These are blatant anti-Semitic blood libels from a government that claims to mediate peace.” “Israel will defend itself against terrorists who swear by its destruction,” Saar said.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India next month after a “productive” meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington, where the two sides reviewed key aspects of the bilateral partnership including trade, defense and the Quad.Misri, currently on a three-day visit to the US, met Rubio at the White House. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore said the meeting focused on “our bilateral relationship, particularly trade, critical minerals, defense and the Quad”, adding that Rubio “looks forward to visiting India next month.”Responding to Gore, the Indian Embassy in the USA wrote, “During his ongoing visit, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri today met Secretary of State Marco Rubio. We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important areas and strengthening the 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”

Focus on defence, trade and strategic relations

During his visit, Misri held several high-level meetings with the US administration aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation. The discussions covered defense ties, technology sharing and supply chain integration under the India-US major defense partnership framework.At the Pentagon, Misri met with senior officials including Elbridge Colby and Mike Duffy, focusing on defense exchanges and industrial cooperation. The talks also reached the Department of Commerce, where they discussed enhancing cooperation in critical technologies and resilient supply chains.The Indian Embassy said these activities are aimed at “transforming the India-US partnership for the 21st century”, including cooperation in AI and critical minerals.

Regional security, Middle East developments discussed

The evolving situation in the Middle East and broader geopolitical concerns were also high on the agenda. Misri’s meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau included discussions on developments in the Persian Gulf and other regional priorities.He also met FBI Director Kash Patel, with both sides exchanging views on cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime and narcotics.

Quad cooperation and future roadmap

US Under Secretary of State Alison Hooker said the two sides “explored practical ways to make both Americans and Indians safer and more prosperous, including within the Quad”.The visit comes amid rising global tensions and underlines the continued momentum in India-US relations, with both sides working to deepen cooperation in defence, economic and strategic sectors.

लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभाओं में महिलाओं के लिए 33 प्रतिशत आरक्षण के लिए नारी शक्ति वंदन अधिनियम के लिए 16 से 18 अप्रैल के बीच संसद का विशेष सत्र होगा। इससे ठीक पहले पीएम मोदी का रोड शो देहरादून में होने वाला है. प्रधानमंत्री अपने भाषण में नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून का भी जिक्र कर सकते हैं. इससे प्रदेश भाजपा संगठन काफी उत्साहित है। रैली में महिलाओं की भागीदारी बढ़ाने के लिए संगठन ने अलग से योजना तैयार की है.

तैयारियों को लेकर गुरुवार को बीजेपी की बैठक हुई, जिसमें महासचिव संगठन अजय कुमार, प्रदेश अध्यक्ष महेंद्र भट्ट, रैली संयोजक कुंदन परिहार समेत अन्य पदाधिकारी शामिल हुए. तय हुआ कि सभी महिला पदाधिकारियों को रैली के लिए एक-एक महिला वाहन लाना होगा। इसकी जिम्मेदारी महिला मोर्चा को सौंपी गई है, जिसने अपने स्तर पर तैयारी शुरू कर दी है.

ये भी पढ़ें…जनगणना: उत्तराखंड में आज से इन 33 सवालों के जवाब देकर खुद करें अपने घर की गणना, जानें अहम बातें

देहरादून की हर विधानसभा से 6000 लोगों को लाना होगा

बैठक में निर्णय लिया गया कि देहरादून महानगर को प्रत्येक विधानसभा से छह हजार कार्यकर्ताओं की भीड़ जुटानी है। देहरादून ग्रामीण को 10 हजार, ऋषिकेश को 10 हजार का लक्ष्य दिया गया है। पार्टी ने देहरादून नगर निगम के सभी पार्षदों को 500-500 की भीड़ जुटाने का लक्ष्य दिया है. संगठन ने 12 किलोमीटर के रोड शो की जिम्मेदारी कैंट विधानसभा के पदाधिकारियों और कार्यकर्ताओं को सौंपी है। रोड शो के दौरान वे पीएम मोदी पर फूल बरसाएंगे. यह भी निर्णय लिया गया कि कार्यक्रम स्थल पर सिख और अन्य अल्पसंख्यक समुदाय के लोगों के लिए अलग-अलग बैठने की व्यवस्था की जाएगी।

Mukul Chaudhary (Photo: IPL)

Lucknow Super Giants found a new hero in debutant Mukul Chaudhary, who single-handedly registered a spectacular last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Earlier, Chaudhary had revealed that the Indian great ms dhoni Remains his biggest inspiration.Chasing the challenging target of 182 runs, LSG were looking out of the contest at one point. However, Choudhary’s fearless approach and composure under pressure changed the course of the game. The young batsman sealed the victory in dramatic fashion by scoring an unbeaten 54 runs off just 27 balls and announced his arrival on the big stage.Earlier, in a conversation with JioHotstar, Choudhary had revealed his admiration for MS Dhoni, and described the former Indian captain as his biggest inspiration.“I always look up to MS Dhoni sir, because I was a wicketkeeper myself. I like his helicopter shot a lot, especially the one he played in the 2011 World Cup. That’s what I remember. He has just been a role model. I also want to be a finisher like him, finish the game.”(Translation: “I have always looked up to MS Dhoni sir because I was also a wicketkeeper. I love his helicopter shot, especially from the 2011 World Cup. Those moments stay with me. He has been my idol. I want to be a finisher like him and close out games.”)Reflecting on his journey after being named the Player of the Match, Choudhary talked about the struggles he faced to reach this milestone.“Actually my journey started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But at that time, our financial condition was not strong, so I could not start early.”He further added, “I started playing when I was around 12-13 years old. There were not many academies at that time. One academy, SBC Cricket Academy, had just opened and I trained there for about 5-6 years.”Summing up his fearless style, he said, “Since childhood, I have always played aggressive cricket. I have always been a hitting player.”

During a grand wedding ceremony, Abhira finds herself caught in a whirlwind of family tension while attempting to uncover Meher’s secret betrayal. As she welcomes the guests, the stern gaze of the relatives, especially Vidya, weighs heavily on her, yet Damayanti’s encouraging presence fills her with resolve.

The episode starts with Aryan, Abhira and Tanya talking about the evidence against Meher. Aryan asks, since he has deleted it from the school server, what will they do now? However, Abhira tells them that Meher has taken copies on her phone and she can get them from there; All he has to do is attend the wedding and distract Meher so that he can catch them.

Abhira attends the wedding Directionside of

Disha’s family is welcomed by the Poddar family in the wedding procession. When it comes to Damayanti welcoming Aryan’s family, Abhira steps up with the plate. Vidya refuses to be welcomed by Abhira and tells everyone that she feels insulted because Abhira is not family. Damayanti says that since Disha has called her elder sister, Abhira is now a part of her family. Abhira welcomes Kaveri, but before she moves on to the next family member, Vidya pushes Armaan, Meher and Myra in front of her with a smile. Abhira welcomes them, however, oversteps Meher, leaving her and Vidya angry.The wedding procession continues, and Disha’s father tells everyone that they have a ritual where the bride’s father washes the groom’s feet. However, Aryan refuses, and Abhira and Armaan tell them that it should be the other way around. Myra watches everything and in the background Tanya comments that Abhira and Armaan are in perfect sync.

Myra learns the truth about the gifts and Meher’s lies.

Later, Abhira goes to Myra and both talk about tomorrow’s gift. Myra tells her that she is lying, and that Meher is the one who saved everything of her childhood; However, Abhira corrects him and then lists all the things in the box, along with the memories associated with them. She tells Myra that she was going to give her favorite item from her memories as a gift; However, she couldn’t decide and decided to give him everything. She asks Myra to think about it and says who else but a mother will save all this? She tells Myra that Meher is lying and explains how she would have any of these items, leaving Myra confused.

Abhira and Tanya try to steal Meher’s phone

Later, Tanya and Abhira plan to take Meher’s phone without informing her. Tanya bumps into him and picks up Meher’s phone with the duplicate phone; However, she forgets which one is whose. Abhira watches all this, as Tanya hesitantly hands over a phone to Meher. They eventually fail to switch the phones.

File photo: Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signaled a tough stance on the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, warning that Tehran will take its control of the vital waterway to a “new stage”, even as a fragile armistice with the US and Israel remains under strain.Addressing the nation in a written statement, Khamenei declared on Thursday that Iran would not let the US and Israel go “without being punished for their aggression” and would demand compensation for losses suffered during the war. “With the permission of Almighty God, we will definitely not let the criminal aggressors go free. We will definitely demand compensation for each injury, blood money for the martyrs, and compensation for the disabled veterans of this war, and we will definitely advance the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new stage,” he said.

Claim of victory amid ceasefire, warning

Khamenei also claimed victory in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, praising the resilience of the Iranian people and armed forces. He said, “Today and up to this point, it can be boldly said that you, the heroic nation of Iran, have been the definitive winners in the region.”Despite the temporary ceasefire agreement, he urged civilians to continue mobilizing, asking people to form a “human defense chain” and maintain pressure during negotiations. “Your crying at intersections is effective in the outcome of the talks,” he said.Khamenei also struck a measured tone, saying Iran does not want war but “will not give up its legitimate rights under any circumstances”, even if it engages in talks with Washington.

Strait tensions complicate diplomacy

The Strait of Hormuz remains the center of tension. The narrow waterway is a major global oil route, and its disruption threatens to blow supplies and send energy prices soaring.US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of failing to meet commitments to allow oil shipments through the strait, and warned of consequences if flows are disrupted.Meanwhile, the ceasefire remains fragile, with disagreements over its scope. The US and Israel have said the ceasefire does not apply to Hezbollah-linked targets, even though Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon.Both sides continue to accuse each other of violations, threatening to escalate tensions despite continued diplomatic efforts.

अमेठी जिले के इन्हौना थाना क्षेत्र में उस समय सनसनी फैल गई जब एक युवक का शव आम के पेड़ से लटका मिला। यह घटना चिलौली गांव की है, जहां ग्रामीणों ने बगीचे में शव लटका देखा और तुरंत परिवार और पुलिस को सूचना दी. कुछ ही देर में मौके पर लोगों की भीड़ जमा हो गई। पुलिस ने पहुंचकर शव को कब्जे में ले लिया और जांच शुरू कर दी। युवक की पहचान होने के बाद परिवार में कोहराम मच गया है। फिलहाल पुलिस मामले को संदिग्ध मान रही है और हर पहलू से जांच कर रही है.

पेड़ से लटका मिला युवक का शव
जानकारी के मुताबिक, चिलौली गांव स्थित रानू तिवारी के बगीचे में आम के पेड़ से एक युवक का शव लटका मिला. सुबह जब ग्रामीण वहां पहुंचे तो उन्होंने यह नजारा देखा, जिसके बाद इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया. कुछ ही देर में आसपास के लोग मौके पर जमा हो गए।

मृतक की पहचान एवं पारिवारिक जानकारी
मृत युवक की पहचान शिव कुमार कोरी के पुत्र शुभम कुमार कोरी (22 वर्ष) के रूप में की गई है. वह सरनाम गांव मजरे कोंची, थाना मोहनगंज का रहने वाला था। बताया जा रहा है कि शुभम बचपन से ही अपने मामा राम जीवन (बेटा बरसाती) के घर चिलौली में रह रहा था। इस खबर के बाद परिजन भी मौके पर पहुंचे और उनका रो-रोकर बुरा हाल हो गया.

ग्रामीणों ने पुलिस को सूचना दी
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही ग्रामीणों ने तुरंत पुलिस को सूचना दी. पुलिस टीम ने मौके पर पहुंचकर स्थिति का जायजा लिया। शव को पेड़ से नीचे उतारा गया और आवश्यक कानूनी प्रक्रिया शुरू की गई।

पुलिस ने जांच शुरू की, शव को पोस्टमॉर्टम के लिए भेजा गया
इस मामले में इन्हौना थाना प्रभारी विवेक सिंह ने बताया कि शव को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया गया है. उन्होंने कहा कि यह मामला संदिग्ध लग रहा है, इसलिए हर पहलू से जांच की जा रही है. पोस्टमार्टम रिपोर्ट आने के बाद ही मौत का असली कारण पता चल सकेगा।

This week’s OTT calendar is one of the most curated of the year so far, offering something truly compelling across every genre and platform. The long-awaited fifth and final season of ‘The Boys’ heads to the airwaves on Amazon Prime Video, arriving on April 8 with Homelander’s grip on America stronger and more terrifying than ever. On Netflix, Dan Levy’s dark comedy series ‘Big Mistakes’ promises sharp humor and organized crime chaos from April 9, while Tamil blockbuster ‘Thai Keezhavi’, which is critically acclaimed, is debuting on JioHotstar on April 10 after a strong dramatic performance.Check out some of these OTT releases that you can enjoy in your comfort zone this week and we are sure you will love all of them.

In this season finale, the stakes reach a crescendo of carnage as Homelander (Antony Starr) installs a fascist regime, leading to the core vigilante team being captured and weakened. While Annie (Erin Moriarty) and A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) lead a desperate resistance with the Gen V Supers, a terminally ill Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) plots to spread a deadly virus to destroy all Super-types. Caught in the crossfire with the chaotic return of Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Ryan (Cameron Crovetti)Release date: 8 AprilStreaming on: Amazon Prime Video

Starring Daniel Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf. Created by Dan Levy, this comedy-thriller tells the story of two siblings whose desperate attempt to help their grandmother goes horribly wrong, plunging them into the chaotic world of organized crime. Blending sharp humor with a crime-inspired twist, it promises to be an unpredictable and entertaining ride.Release date: April 9Streaming Platform: Netflix

Thai Kizhavi, starring Radhika Sarathkumar, is one of the most talked about Tamil releases this week on 10th April. With strong performances and a compelling narrative, it is also available in Telugu, expanding its reach to a wider audience. Radhika Sarathkumar’s performance received good reviews from the audience. The film has already become a blockbuster at the box office.Release date: April 10Streaming on: JioHotstar

‘You and me’

The official adaptation of the 2018 Thai hit ‘The Pool’, ‘Tu Ya Main’ is a high-tension survival thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The story is based on the collision of two different worlds: Maruti (Adarsh ​​Gaurav), a struggling rapper from Nalasopara, and Avni (Shanaya Kapoor), a high-profile social media influencer. The film stars Mona Singh, Parul Gulati and Amrita Khanvilkar in supporting roles.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Netflix

‘O’Romeo‘

Set against the grim backdrop of the underworld of post-independence Mumbai, ‘O’Romeo’ is a romantic action thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Inspired by a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’, the story is based on Hussain Ustara (Shahid Kapoor), a flamboyant contract killer who wields a barber’s razor, whose life takes a sharp turn when he falls in love with Afshaan (Tripti Dimri), a grieving widow who seeks revenge for her husband’s murder by powerful criminal Jalal (Avinash Tiwari). Is determined to. The film has a strong supporting cast, including Nana Patekar as an eccentric intelligence officer.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

‘spanking’

‘Thrash’ is a high-stakes survival thriller that tells the story of residents of a coastal town as they face a double disaster: a Category 5 hurricane and an influx of hungry sharks driven inland by the storm. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, the film stars Phoebe Dynevor playing a pregnant woman trapped in her car alongside Djimon Hounsou and Whitney Peak.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Netflix

‘Kakki Circus’

‘Kaki Circus’ is a Tamil-language fantasy comedy-thriller web series marking the directorial debut of Amin Barif. Set in a fictional coastal town, the seven-episode series tells the story of a book-obsessed jailer and a feisty constable whose routine is upended when an eccentric thief attempts the impossible: breaking into a high-security sub-jail to steal a temple donation box. It stars Munishkanth, Subhash Selvam and Rajesh Madhavan in lead roles.Release date: April 10Streaming On: Zee5

‘outcome’

In this dark comedy, Keanu Reeves plays Reef, a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into his dark past to confront his demons and make amends. After being extorted through a mysterious video clip from his past, Reef sets out on a journey to redemption while dealing with the idiosyncrasies of the industry. Directed by Jonah Hill, who also stars in the film, the cast features a stellar lineup including Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, and Kaia Gerber.Release date: April 10Streaming on: Apple TV Plus

‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Returning after a four-year hiatus, ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 introduces a dramatic five-year time jump, transporting the characters from the chaos of East Highland High to the complexities of young adulthood. The new season continues to explore heavy themes like addiction, identity and changing relationships as the group moves toward life beyond adolescence. Zendaya returns as Rue Bennet, leading a star-studded cast that includes Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Alexa Demie (Maddie), and Maude Apatow (Lexi), along with new high-profile additions Sharon Stone and Natasha Lyonne.Release date: April 15Streaming on: JioHotstar

‘Toaster’

‘Toaster’ is a quirky dark comedy that focuses on a common household appliance that causes utter chaos. The story revolves around Ramakant (Rajkummar Rao), a notorious miser who gives away gifts of Rs. 5,500 toaster at a wedding, but becomes obsessed with getting it back when the wedding is suddenly cancelled. Directed by Vivek Daschaudhary and produced by Patralekha, the film stars Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh, Seema Pahwa and Abhishek Banerjee, with a special appearance by Farah Khan. Release date: April 15Streaming on: Netflix