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Evening news wrap: Khamenei’s funeral postponed, BLA executes 7 Pakistan soldiers & more

Evening news wrap: Khamenei's funeral postponed, BLA executes 7 Pakistan soldiers & more

  • Tensions continue to escalate in Iran with Khamenei’s funeral has been postponed, while Israel threatened his successor and 101 reported missing in attack on Iranian naval boat.
  • Gulf airspace closures trigger travel chaos as Iran conflict escalates.
  • MS Dhoni fined Rs 1000 after being caught overspeeding in Ranchi.
  • BLA claims execution of seven Pakistani soldiers after failed prisoner swap bid
  • Kashmir remains tense with schools and colleges remain closed while protests continue over Khamenei’s killing.

Here are the top 5 stories of the day

Iran tensions deepen: Khamenei funeral delayed, Israel warns successor, 101 missing at sea

Tensions surrounding Iran intensified as state media said a farewell ceremony for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was postponed. Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that any future Iranian leader would be a “target for elimination.” Additionally, 101 people were reported missing after a submarine attack on an Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka. Follow live updates

Families Overjoyed as 200 Stranded Indians Land Home Safely Amid Middle East Tensions

‘Such a scary time’: How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee Iran crisis

As regional airspace closures followed missile exchanges linked to the Iran conflict, thousands were stranded in Dubai and across Gulf hubs. With flights grounded, travellers improvised — hiring taxis, crossing borders overland and paying thousands for last-minute tickets. Amid interceptions overhead and explosions nearby, many described the scramble to leave as chaotic and deeply unsettling.

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MS Dhoni fined Rs 1000 after caught breaking traffic rules

Former Indian men’s cricket team captain MS Dhoni has been fined Rs 1000 for overspeeding in Ranchi after his car was caught breaking traffic rules near his home. The city’s automated traffic monitoring system recorded the vehicle going above the speed limit, and an e-challan was issued under Section 183 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Read full story

‘Committed war crimes’: BLA says it executed 7 Pakistan soldiers captured during Operation Herof II

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed it has executed seven Pakistani military personnel who were taken captive during “Operation Herof II” last month. The BLA had captured 17 soldiers on February 14, releasing 10 of them because they were ethnic Baloch. The group had suggested a prisoner swap with Islamabad in exchange for the remaining captives. Read full story

Protests over Ayatollah Khamenei’s killing in Kashmir: School closed, Meta blocks media pages

After large-scale protests over the past two days against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Jammu and Kashmir government extended the closure of schools and colleges across the Valley until Saturday. At the same time, Meta blocked several newspaper accounts in the Valley, evoking condemnation from political parties. Read full story Go to Source

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