Today's top stories highlight major developments in politics, security, and international relations. Pakistan has called for the involvement of Russia, China, and Western nations in probing the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the investigation into the attack, intensifying efforts to gather evidence and question witnesses.
Meanwhile, a horrific incident in Vancouver has claimed the lives of nine people when an SUV crashed into a crowd at a street festival. While in Canada, a bomb scare on an IndiGo flight led to the detainment of a Canadian passenger. In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian drone attacks continue to escalate, causing fatalities and raising tensions globally.
Here are the top five stories:
Pakistan seeks Russian, Chinese involvement in Pahalgam terror attack probe
Pakistan has called for the involvement of Russia, China, and other "Western countries" to investigate the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 fatalities.
Pakistan also questioned the basis on which India accused the neighbouring nation of being involved in the attack leading to suspension of Indus Water Treaty, cutting off trade ties and closing of borders. Read full story
Nine killed after SUV runs into crowd at Canada's Vancouver street festival
Nine people were killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, the police said.
The incident occurred just after 8pm (local time) near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, where the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party was taking place. Police have stated that the driver is currently in custody. Read full story
NIA officially takes up Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam terror attack probe, intensifies search for evidence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the Pahalgam terror attack case and is increasing efforts to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
The agency registered a case in Jammu, following orders from the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA). A team led by the NIA's Inspector General was sent to the site after the attack on Tuesday that killed 26 people, to assist local police in the investigation. Follow live updates
Canadian passenger detained after bomb threat on Varanasi-Bengaluru IndiGo flight
A Canadian national triggered chaos at Varanasi airport on Saturday night by claiming possession of a bomb whilst aboard an IndiGo aircraft scheduled for Bengaluru. The foreign passenger was subsequently detained and is currently undergoing interrogation regarding the incident.
A detailed probe has been ordered. After the bomb scare, the aircraft was shifted to the isolation bay for a detailed inspection, but no explosives were discovered, said airport director Puneet Gupta. Read full story
Russia launches nearly 150 drones on Ukraine as Trump questions Putin's commitment to peace
Russia conducted extensive overnight aerial assaults across Ukraine, deploying numerous drones and aircraft. The attacks resulted in at least four fatalities and multiple injuries, Ukrainian officials said.
Three people were killed and four injured in airstrikes on Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region, according to the regional prosecutor's office. Read full story
Meanwhile, a horrific incident in Vancouver has claimed the lives of nine people when an SUV crashed into a crowd at a street festival. While in Canada, a bomb scare on an IndiGo flight led to the detainment of a Canadian passenger. In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian drone attacks continue to escalate, causing fatalities and raising tensions globally.
Here are the top five stories:
Pakistan seeks Russian, Chinese involvement in Pahalgam terror attack probe
Pakistan has called for the involvement of Russia, China, and other "Western countries" to investigate the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 fatalities.
Pakistan also questioned the basis on which India accused the neighbouring nation of being involved in the attack leading to suspension of Indus Water Treaty, cutting off trade ties and closing of borders. Read full story
Nine killed after SUV runs into crowd at Canada's Vancouver street festival
Nine people were killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, the police said.
The incident occurred just after 8pm (local time) near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, where the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party was taking place. Police have stated that the driver is currently in custody. Read full story
NIA officially takes up Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam terror attack probe, intensifies search for evidence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the Pahalgam terror attack case and is increasing efforts to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
The agency registered a case in Jammu, following orders from the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA). A team led by the NIA's Inspector General was sent to the site after the attack on Tuesday that killed 26 people, to assist local police in the investigation. Follow live updates
Canadian passenger detained after bomb threat on Varanasi-Bengaluru IndiGo flight
A Canadian national triggered chaos at Varanasi airport on Saturday night by claiming possession of a bomb whilst aboard an IndiGo aircraft scheduled for Bengaluru. The foreign passenger was subsequently detained and is currently undergoing interrogation regarding the incident.
A detailed probe has been ordered. After the bomb scare, the aircraft was shifted to the isolation bay for a detailed inspection, but no explosives were discovered, said airport director Puneet Gupta. Read full story
Russia launches nearly 150 drones on Ukraine as Trump questions Putin's commitment to peace
Russia conducted extensive overnight aerial assaults across Ukraine, deploying numerous drones and aircraft. The attacks resulted in at least four fatalities and multiple injuries, Ukrainian officials said.
Three people were killed and four injured in airstrikes on Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region, according to the regional prosecutor's office. Read full story
