Evening news wrap: Suicide blast kills 31 in Pakistan, over 160 injured; Siddaramaiah’s son rules out leadership change & more | India News
- At least 31 people were killed and more than 160 injured in a suicide blast at a crowded Shia Imambarg in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
- Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said there would be no change in the leadership of Karnataka and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would complete his full five-year term.
- India got an early breakthrough in the IND vs ENG U19 match as RS Ambrish dismissed Joseph Moores for 17, leaving England at 15/1.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of using adulterated ghee in Tirupati Laddu, alleging that it damaged the sanctity of the temple.
- The Supreme Court allowed a 17-year-old minor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, confirming that a woman cannot be forced to continue a pregnancy against her will.
Here are the top 5 news stories of the day:
Pakistan is shaken by the suicide blast: at least 31 people were killed in the blast, more than 160 were injured
At least 31 people were killed and more than 160 injured in a suicide blast at a crowded Imambargah in Islamabad. According to Pakistani media reports, the explosion took place in Terlai Imambarg of Shehzad Town area during Friday prayers.
Police and rescue teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, including the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, where an emergency was declared. Read the full story
Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra says leadership change unlikely in Karnataka; Shivakumar’s response
Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said no change in leadership in Karnataka is likely and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to complete his full five-year term. Speaking in Mysuru, he said that the party high command has given a clear indication that the matter has been settled.Yathindra said that no one in the party suggested Siddaramaiah’s removal from the post of Chief Minister. His comments come amid ongoing speculation about a change in the leadership of the Karnataka Congress. Read the full story
IND vs ENG U19: England lose early wickets to RS Ambrish
India struck early in the match as RS Ambrish dismissed England’s Joseph Moores just as the batsmen began to find rhythm. Moores was bowled by a short delivery and pulled his cut shot onto the stumps.Moores quickly departed for 17, leaving England needing to rebuild once again. England Under-19 were 15 for 1 in 4.5 overs at the time of dismissal.Read live updates
Andhra CM Naidu Alleged Use Of Adulterated Ghee In Tirupati Laddu Under YSRCP Rule
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that Tirupati Laddu was made using ghee adulterated with “bathroom-cleaning chemicals” during the previous YSRCP government led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.Addressing a public meeting in Kurnool district, Naidu claimed that the practice had damaged the sanctity of Lord Venkateswara Swamy and said that such adulterated ghee was also supplied to Srisailam temple. YSRCP is yet to respond to the allegations.Read the full story
Supreme Court allowed 30 weeks pregnant minor to have an abortion
The Supreme Court allowed the medical termination of a 17-year-old girl’s 30-week pregnancy, observing that a court cannot compel a woman, especially a minor, to continue a pregnancy against her will.The bench said the key issue is the minor’s right to reproductive choice and autonomy. Although a medical board said there was no immediate risk of pregnancy, the court ruled that the girl’s wishes had to be respected considering her age and circumstances. Read the full story
