NIA takes over Pahalgam probe, Liverpool's EPL win | Hook News Brief

Hook News Brief | 28.04.25

5 days after terrorists slayed 26 tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, India’s National Investigation Agency has taken over the case from local authorities. The NIA registered a fresh FIR late on Saturday following an order issued from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Staying with Pahalgam, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the houses of three suspected active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama, and Shopian districts. The demolitions, part of an ongoing crackdown on the terror ecosystem, brings the total number of houses razed to nine since the terror attack on April 22.

Meanwhile, India’s armed forces have indicated their readiness for any eventuality. In a video posted on X, The Indian Navy showcased its readiness for long-range precision offensive strikes to protect the nation’s maritime interests.

In international news, at least 11 people were killed after a suspected car ramming attack in the Canadian city of Vancouver. The attack took place at approximately 8 PM local time on Saturday at the Lapu Lapu festival which celebrates Filipino culture. The driver of the vehicle, a 30-year-old male was apprehended by bystanders, and then taken into custody by police officers. An investigation into the attack has been launched.

Pope Francis, who passed away due to a stroke on Easter Monday has finally been laid to rest in Rome on Saturday. Numerous world leaders and royals gathered to bid farewell to the beloved spiritual head of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

Among the most prominent figures were UK’s Prince William, US President Donald Trump along with his predecessor Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.

To sports news now - Liverpool clinched its second premier league title at their home of Anfield with a thumping 5-1 win over a hapless Spurs. The red faithful burst into celebration all around Anfield and indeed the world as Arne Slot’s side made it look easy with four games of the season still left to play.

In the IPL, Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs. MI’s Ryan Rickleton and Suryakumar Yadav hit blistering half centuries to help MI post 215 runs. In reply, Lucknow were bowled out for 161 runs with Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult’s electric pace was just too much to handle. The win takes the Mumbai Indians up to third in the standing after a rather dismal start to the campaign.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru though stayed atop the IPL standings after beating Delhi Capitals with 6 wickets and 9 balls to spare. RCB’s Krunal Pandya was named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 73 runs of just 47 balls whilst also taking the crucial wicket of DC’s Faf du Plessis.