- The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a massive airstrike in Tehran, ending his decades-long rule. Iran acknowledged his death and announced interim leadership arrangements.
- After Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack, Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Alafi as its interim supreme leader. As a senior cleric and member of the Guardian Council, he now leads Iran through a tense transition.
- In Aligarh, a 28-year-old man was shot dead and a college student was injured when two bike-borne assailants opened fire near a university. Police suspect rivalries and past animosity in connection with the robbery.
- After Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack, a mob stormed the US consulate in Karachi, killing nine protesters. Iran retaliated with missile strikes, escalating regional tensions.
- Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has predicted India to beat West Indies in the crucial Super 8 clash, citing favorable planetary alignments despite NRR concerns and the importance of the knockout match at Eden Gardens.
Here are the 5 most important news updates today:
Israel Defense Forces statement after attack on Khamenei
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a precision airstrike by Tehran’s leadership, describing him as the mastermind of anti-Israel operations and armed activity in the region. Following President Trump’s announcement, Iran acknowledged his death in a U.S. and Israeli attack. Authorities said the president, the justice minister and Guardian Council jurists would be responsible for the transition, but details of the succession remained unclear.
Alireza Alafi takes office as interim supreme leader of Iran
Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Alafi as interim supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike. Alafi is a senior cleric with deep ties to Iran’s religious and political institutions, having previously held important positions on the Guardian Council. His appointment ensures continuity within the clerical body as Iran navigates regional tensions, internal uncertainty and a formal succession process.Read the full story
After the Holi festival in Milan, a shooting occurred outside Aligarh College, killing one person and injuring another
A 28-year-old factory worker was killed and a 25-year-old undergraduate student was injured when two men allegedly opened fire near Shri Varshney Mahavidyalaya in Aligarh after the Holi festival. The police booked the accused for murder and attempt to murder. Investigators suspect the attack stemmed from a heated argument and previous rivalry because the victim and defendant reportedly knew each other.Read the full story
Mob storms US consulate in Pakistan after Khamenei death; 9 dead
After Iran confirmed the death of Ayatollah Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli attack, a mob attacked the US consulate in Karachi, killing at least nine protesters and injuring 36 others. As the riot spread, police used force to disperse the crowd. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli and Gulf targets and vowed retaliation, declaring national mourning while President Trump warned Tehran against further escalation.Read the full story
West Indies falter; India set to reach semi-finals
Ahead of the virtual Super 8 knockout match between India and West Indies, astrologer Greenstone Lobo has predicted a win for India citing favorable planetary patterns. With both teams tied on points and a semi-final berth at stake, India’s poor net run rate added to the pressure. Lobo said line-up changes including Sanju Samson could boost India’s chances in the high-stakes Eden Gardens clash.Read the full story
