3 killed, at least 21 injured after blast at Moscow restaurant, probe on

At least 21 others injured after a bomb exploded at a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday At least three people, including the suspected bomber, were killed and 21 others injured after a bomb exploded at a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday, according to Russian officials.Deadly blast rocks Moscow restaurant; 3 killed, 21 wounded (Agencies)The blast occurred at a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee said, as quoted by state news agency RIA Novosti. Authorities said the explosion is being treated as a bombing and an investigation is underway.According to RIA Novosti, an unidentified woman allegedly tried to carry an explosive device into the restaurant. A security guard stopped her from entering, following which the device detonated.The woman carrying the explosive, the security guard and a restaurant patron were killed in the blast, the state news agency reported, citing local officials."The attack was still being investigated," the Moscow Investigative Committee told RIA Novosti.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreMoscowGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.