- Pakistan’s Supreme Court has directed the government to move imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital amid concerns over his health.
- The Supreme Court has refused to scrap hanging as the method of executing the death penalty, while saying the issue can be reconsidered if new scientific or medical evidence shows another method causes less pain.
- The Bihar government has transferred 17 senior IPS officers amid controversy over police action during a student protest in Siwan.
- A hand grenade explosion near a school in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood injured several children, with local media reports putting the number at around 50.
- Rishabh Pant became the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket during India’s first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
‘Move Imran Khan to hospital’: Pakistan Supreme Court directs govt amid ex-PM’s health concerns
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has directed the government to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan from prison to a hospital amid concerns over his health. The direction came after appeals from Khan’s political party and family members seeking medical attention for him. The court’s order requires authorities to ensure that Khan receives medical care while he remains in custody. Read full story
Death penalty by lethal injection, shooting or electrocution instead of hanging? SC rejects plea
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking to replace hanging as the method of carrying out the death penalty with alternatives including lethal injection, shooting or electrocution. The court, however, left room for the issue to be reconsidered if new scientific or medical evidence establishes that another method is less painful and more humane. The court also said the central government could constitute an expert panel to examine alternative methods of execution. Read full story
Bihar transfers 17 IPS officers amid row over AK-47 use during student protest
The Bihar government has transferred 17 senior IPS officers in an administrative reshuffle amid controversy over police action during student protests. The transfers include the superintendents of police of Siwan and Bhojpur districts. The controversy centres on the use of AK-47 rifles by police personnel to disperse protesting students, particularly in Siwan.
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Blast near Kabul school injures around 50 children; UN condemns ‘heinous’ act
A hand grenade explosion near a school in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi injured several children. Kabul police confirmed that children were among those wounded and said an investigation was underway. Local media reports put the number of injured children at around 50. The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan condemned the incident as a “heinous” act. Read full story
Rishabh Pant creates history, becomes first Indian to achieve this feat in Tests
India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant created history during the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle by becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. Pant reached the milestone with a six off Lahiru Kumara, which also brought up his 20th Test fifty. Pant became only the fourth batter in Test history to hit 100 sixes, after Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Adam Gilchrist. Read full story
