- A suicide bombing killed at least 31 people and injured more than 160 in Islamabad’s crowded Shiite Imman Bargah during Friday prayers.
- Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said there will be no change in leadership in Karnataka and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will complete his full five-year term.
- India got an early breakthrough in the IND against ENG U19 as RS Ambrish dismissed Joseph Moores for 17 runs as England were 15/1.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has accused the previous YSRCP government of using adulterated ghee in Tirupati Ladus, compromising the sanctity of the temple.
- The Supreme Court allowed the termination of a 30-week pregnancy in a 17-year-old minor, confirming that a woman cannot be forced to continue a pregnancy against her will.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
Suicide bombing shocks Pakistan: The explosion killed at least 31 people and injured more than 160
A suicide bombing in Islamabad’s crowded Iman Bargah killed at least 31 people and injured more than 160 others. According to Pakistani media reports, an explosion occurred at Teleman Bagh in Shehzad Town area during Friday prayers.
Police and rescue teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, including the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, where a state of emergency was declared. Read more
Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra says leadership change in Karnataka unlikely; Shivakumar reacts
Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said there is unlikely to be any change in leadership in Karnataka and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to complete his full five-year term. Speaking in Mysore, he said the party high command has made it clear that the issue has been resolved.Yasindra said no one in the party suggested removing Siddaramaiah as chief minister. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation over leadership changes within the Karnataka Congress. Read more
IND vs ENG U19: RS Ambrish scores an early defeat for England
The match started with India attacking and when England’s Joseph Morse was just starting to find his rhythm, RS Ambrish bowled him out. Morse was cramped by the short delivery and dragged his chip to the stumps.After a cautious start, the wickets left England needing to rebuild again, with Morse soon leaving for 17 runs. At the time of dismissal, England U-19s were 1 for 15 after 4.5 overs.Read live updates
Andhra pradesh cm naidu charges use of audited ghee in tirupati ladus under ysrcp rules
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed that Tirupati ladoos were made using ghee laced with “bathroom cleaning chemicals” during the previous YSRCP government led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.Addressing a public meeting in Coonoor district, Naidu claimed that the practice compromised the sanctity of Lord Venkateswara Swamy and said such adulterated ghee was also supplied to the Srisailam temple. The YSRCP has not responded to the allegations so far.Read more
Supreme Court allows abortion for minors at 30 weeks of pregnancy
The Supreme Court allowed medical termination of a 17-year-old girl’s 30-week pregnancy, stating that courts cannot force a woman, especially a minor, to continue a pregnancy against her will.The key issue, the judge said, was the minor’s right to reproductive choice and autonomy. While the medical board said the pregnancy posed no immediate risk, the court ruled that the girl’s wishes must be respected given her age and circumstances. Read more
