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- The IDF confirmed killing 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 interim leadership arrangements.
- Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei died in US–Israeli strikes. A senior cleric and Guardian Council member, he now leads Iran through a tense transition.
- A 28-year-old man was shot dead, and a college student was injured in Aligarh after two bike-borne assailants opened fire near a college. Police suspect ragging-related rivalry and past enmity.
- Nine protesters were killed after a mob stormed the US consulate in Karachi following Khamenei’s death in US-Israel strikes. Iran retaliated with missile attacks, escalating regional tensions.
- Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicted India would defeat West Indies in their crucial Super 8 clash, citing favourable planetary alignments, despite NRR concerns and the knockout stakes at Eden Gardens.
Here are the top 5 news updates for today:
IDF issues statement after striking Khamenei
The Israeli Defence Forces confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a precise airstrike on his leadership compound in Tehran, describing him as the architect of anti-Israel operations and regional militancy. Iran acknowledged his death following US-Israeli strikes, after President Trump’s announcement. Authorities said the president, judiciary chief, and a Guardian Council jurist would manage the transition, though succession details remain unclear.
Alireza Arafi becomes the interim Supreme Leader of Iran
Following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US–Israeli airstrikes, Iran named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as interim Supreme Leader. A senior cleric with deep ties to Iran’s religious and political institutions, Arafi previously served in key roles including the Guardian Council. His appointment ensures continuity within the clerical establishment as Iran navigates regional tensions, internal uncertainty, and a formal succession process.Read the full story
Shooting outside Aligarh college leaves 1 dead, 1 injured after Holi Milan function
A 28-year-old factory worker was killed and a 25-year-old BA student injured when two men allegedly opened fire near Shri Varshney Mahavidyalaya in Aligarh after a Holi event. Police booked the accused for murder and attempt to murder. Investigators suspect the attack stemmed from a ragging dispute and prior rivalry, as the victims and accused reportedly knew each other.Read the full story
Mob storms US Consulate in Pakistan after Khamenei’s death; 9 killed
At least nine protesters died and 36 were injured after a mob attacked the US consulate in Karachi following Iran’s confirmation that Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israel strikes. Police used force to disperse crowds as unrest spread. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli and Gulf targets, vowed revenge, and declared national mourning, while President Trump warned Tehran against further escalation.Read the full story
West Indies to falter; India set to storm into semifinal
Ahead of the virtual Super 8 knockout between India and the West Indies, astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicted an Indian victory, citing favourable planetary patterns. With both teams tied on points and a semifinal spot at stake, India’s poor net run rate adds pressure. Lobo suggested squad changes, including Sanju Samson, could boost India’s chances in the high-stakes Eden Gardens clash.Read the full story
