Evening news wrap: IDF reveals Khamenei’s location at time of strike; Alireza Arafi named Iran’s interim supreme leader & more | India News
- The IDF has confirmed the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a large-scale airstrike in Tehran, ending his decades-long rule. Iran acknowledged his death and announced an interim leadership.
- After Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike, Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as interim supreme leader. A senior cleric and member of the Guardian Council, he is now leading Iran through an exciting transition.
- A 28-year-old man was shot dead, and a college student was injured in Aligarh when two bike-borne assailants opened fire near a college. Police suspect ragging-related enmity and past enmity.
- Nine protesters were killed after a mob stormed the US consulate in Karachi following Khamenei’s death in a US-Israeli strike. Iran retaliated to the missile attack by raising regional tensions.
- Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicted that India will beat the West Indies in their crucial Super 8 clash, despite NRR worries and a knockout game at the Eden Gardens, citing favorable planetary alignment.
Here are the top 5 news updates for today:
The IDF issued a statement after Khamenei was hit
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a precision airstrike on his leadership compound in Tehran, describing him as the architect of anti-Israel operations and regional militancy. After President Trump’s announcement, Iran acknowledged his death in a US-Israeli strike. Authorities have said the president, the judiciary chief and a Guardian Council jurist will handle the transfer, though details of the succession remain unclear.
Alireza Arafi is Iran’s interim supreme leader
Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike, Iran named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as interim Supreme Leader. A senior cleric with deep ties to Iran’s religious and political establishment, Arafi previously held important roles including the Guardian Council. His appointment ensures continuity within clerical institutions as Iran navigates regional tensions, domestic uncertainty, and a formal succession process.Read the full story
1 killed, 1 injured in firing after Holi Milon ceremony outside Aligarh College
A 28-year-old factory worker was killed and a 25-year-old BA student was injured when two men opened fire near Sri Varshani Mahavidyalaya in Aligarh after the Holi event. The police have registered a case against the accused on charges of murder and attempted murder. Investigators suspect that the attack stemmed from a raging dispute and prior enmity, as the victim and accused are said to know each other.Read the full story
Agitated crowd at US consulate in Pakistan after Khamenei’s death; 9 people were killed
A mob attacked the US consulate in Karachi, killing at least nine protesters and injuring 36, following Iran’s confirmation that Ayatollah Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israel strike. As the unrest spread, the police used force to disperse the crowd. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli and Gulf targets, vowing retaliation and declaring national mourning, while President Trump warned Tehran against further escalation.Read the full story
Beleaguered West Indies; India is going to reach the semi-finals
Ahead of the virtual Super 8 knockout between India and West Indies, astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicted an Indian win citing favorable planetary patterns. With both teams tied on points and a semi-final spot at stake, India’s poor net run rate adds to the pressure. Lobo suggested that squad changes including Sanju Samson could boost India’s chances in the high-stakes Eden Gardens encounter.Read the full story
