Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber recently celebrated his mom’s birthday. The ‘Peaches’ singer, 31, shared a childhood photo of his mother Pattie Mallette on Instagram to celebrate her milestone 50th birthday.

“50 MOMMMMMMMM luv that I get to be ur son (sic)”, his caption read. “Happy bday @pattiemallette”. In the photo, a younger Mallette smiled in what appeared to be a school photograph. Showing her appreciation to her son, Mallette commented underneath the post, “Love you so much”.

Justin's wife Hailey Bieber also shared her husband's post on her Instagram Stories, reports ‘People’ magazine.

She wrote, "Happy Birthday @pattiemallette I love you so much”.

As per ‘People’, Mallette, who shares Justin with her ex Jeremy Bieber, also took to her Instagram page earlier this week to pen an emotional message ahead of her 50th.

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval as he continues his recovery from a minor hamstring injury, NZC said on Friday.

Chapman was ruled out of the second ODI in Hamilton with a minor hamstring tear he sustained during the first ODI in Napier, and a subsequent MRI scan revealed a grade one tear, which required a short period of rehabilitation.

It was hoped Chapman would be fit to return for the last contest at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, but the 30-year-old failed a fitness test at training on Friday and will not be risked.

NZC said that assessment at training on Friday revealed that the batter has not recovered sufficiently to take his place in the XI for the final match of the series.

South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo vowed Friday to ensure stability in national security and diplomacy following the Constitutional Court's ruling that ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

"As acting president, I will ensure that there is no vacuum in national security or foreign affairs, and (the country) maintains a firm and unwavering security posture," Han said in a televised national address.

"I will also do everything in my authority to ensure that there are no disruptions in addressing pressing issues such as trade disputes, and firmly maintain public order so that our citizens feel safe and secure," he said.

The Constitutional Court unanimously upheld Yoon's impeachment, removing him from office over his short-lived imposition of martial law in December. South Korea is required to hold a snap presidential election within 60 days, news agency reported.

South Korea and India held a joint forum on growth strategy on Friday and discussed measures to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, Seoul's industry ministry said.

In the Seoul forum, the two sides discussed advancing collaboration in trade and investment, as well as future industries, such as advanced manufacturing and renewable energies, as special strategic partners, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, reports news agency.

The two countries upgraded their bilateral relations to a special strategic partnership in 2015 to boost their comprehensive cooperation in trade, defence and technology.

Indian frontline indices opened in the red on Friday following global sell-off in the equity markets in reaction to the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

At 9:23 am, Sensex was down 544 points or 0.71 per cent at 75,750 and Nifty was down 194 points or 0.82 per cent at 23,059.

Midcap and smalcap stocks witnessed selling pressure in the early trading hour. Nifty midcap 100 index was down 669 points or 1.34 per cent at 51,464 and Nifty small 100 index was down 253 points or 1.56 per cent at 16,001.

Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a competitive total against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens, thanks to a remarkable late-innings acceleration spearheaded by Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh.

KKR finished their innings at 200/6 in 20 overs, recovering from early setbacks with a dynamic middle-order partnership.

The final rites of two children aged 5 and 8, who lost their lives in a firecracker factory in Banaskantha district of Gujarat, were performed on Thursday at Nemawar ghat on the Narmada river in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.

Two other victims -- aged 11 and 12 -- were among those who lost their lives in a blast that occurred in a firecracker factory in Deesa, Banaskantha.

Government officials have said two persons who lost their lives are yet to be identified through DNA test.

All the victims were residents of Harda and Dewas districts in Madhya Pradesh.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for domestic consumers of electricity, reducing per unit price by Rs 7.41 while promising more relief for the citizens in the coming days. The announcement has been welcomed as it brings the much-needed relief to consumers who have been suffering due to high inflation, inflated electricity bills and soaring fuel prices.

Sharif also announced a reduction in commodity prices of industrial units by Rs 7.59 during a special event attended by cabinet members and business community on Thursday.

The announcement comes a month after the government negotiated and convinced the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for reduction in electricity prices, which was later on approved by the country's National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The IMF allowed Pakistan to reduce utility rates by Rs 1 per kilowatt.

 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the Democratic Teachers’ Front for opposing crucial education reforms aimed at improving government schools in Punjab. Senior AAP spokesperson Neel Garg condemned the Teachers’ Front for attempting to politicize initiatives that are designed to enhance the quality of education and create better learning environments for students.

Neel Garg emphasized that if the Democratic Teachers’ Front is so interested in politics, it should openly declare itself a political party instead of obstructing positive changes in Punjab’s education system. He pointed out that under the Right to Education Act, it is the responsibility of local representatives—from village sarpanches to MLAs—to actively contribute to the development of government schools. Their involvement is essential for the upliftment of school infrastructure and academic standards.

Highlighting the Punjab government’s latest directive, Garg explained that all government schools in the state are now being monitored by MLAs and ministers, who are responsible for reviewing development work and inaugurating completed projects. He described this as a progressive step that ensures accountability and improves the overall administration of government schools.

In a significant move to help passengers recover lost or stolen mobile phones, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully onboarded with the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal of the Department of Telecommunication.

CEIR portal is DoT’s crucial digital tool to recover mobile phones by blocking the IMEI number, tracking and managing of lost or stolen devices.

This initiative follows the success of a pilot program in the Northeast Frontier Railway. The all-India roll out of this program across Indian Railways on Thursday would benefit millions of Railway Passengers.

In the inauguration launch and training programme for CEIR portal, RPF Director General Manoj Yadava said: “The collaboration of RPF with the Department of Telecommunication for operating CEIR portal marks a significant milestone in railway security. By harnessing digital technology, we aim to provide passengers with a transparent and effective mechanism to recover their lost or missing mobile phones. This initiative strengthens law enforcement capabilities and fosters greater trust among railway commuters. We remain committed to safeguarding passenger property and ensuring a secure travel experience across the railway network.”