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PM Modi meets those injured in Delhi Red Fort blast, vows to bring ‘those responsible to justice’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met people who were injured in Delhi's Red Fort blast. He said that 'those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice'.

Delhi blast probe: NIA, police on Al-Falah campus; university denies link to Red Fort explosion

The statement, issued by the university, came after reports that two doctors affiliated with the university had been detained by investigating agencies in relation to the high-intensity blast that occurred near the Red Fort on Monday evening.

Bhutan wants to build a monastery in Varanasi, India announces land grant

The monastery, to be built near the banks of the Ganga, will be a centre for spiritual learning, cultural exchange, and pilgrimage, offering Bhutanese monks and devotees a sacred space in India’s spiritual capital

How do India's small investors feel about its stock markets? Look at its SIPs

At the end of October, the mutual fund industry’s total assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 79.9 lakh crore, marking a new all-time high

How dangerous is ammonium nitrate believed to be used in Delhi blast

The November 10 car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 13 and injured many. Authorities suspect the use of Ammonium Nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) after the chemical was recovered from the Faridabad raid. Forensic teams are testing residues as investigators weigh how accessible fertiliser-grade chemicals compare with military-grade RDX

PM Modi meets Bhutan’s monarch, inaugurates Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bhutan's fourth and former King, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck and inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony in Thimphu during his Bhutan visit.

Delhi's air quality reaches emergency levels for the first time this year, Grap 3 enforced

Delhi woke up to an air quality index of 428 on Tuesday, the capital’s worst pollution level since December last year, prompting the enforcement of GRAP-3 restrictions across the NCR

Jaish posters in Kashmir led agencies to Faridabad terror module — suspected for Delhi blast

The investigation into the 'white collar' module linked to Delhi's Red Fort blast case —stretching from Jammu and Kashmir to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh— began last month when the police discovered terrorists' posters in Srinagar and its surroundings.

J&K Police detains Haryana preacher in ‘white collar’ terror module case linked to Delhi blast

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has detained a preacher from Haryana as part of the investigation of the 'white collar' terror module case that has been linked to Delhi's Red Fort blast.

How Maulvi Irfan, mastermind of Faridabad terror module, radicalised medical students

Irfan Ahmad Wagah, a maulvi from Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, was arrested a day after an explosion near Delhi's Red Fort killed 12 innocents. The man, who previously worked as a paramedic in Srinagar, along with his wife, has been accused of recruiting and radicalising doctors and medical students, including those linked to the Delhi blast

Was Red Fort blast a hurried move? Explosives stashed over 2 years for multi-city strike, hints probe

Investigations into the suspected car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort suggest explosives had been stored for nearly two years for coordinated attacks across multiple cities

Delhi blast probe: Shaheen Shahid, the suspended Kanpur medical college lecturer, emerges as key link

Shahid has been arrested for alleged involvement in a terror network operating across Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. She has been moved to Srinagar, where authorities will conduct further interrogation

Delhi car blast: Probe hints at military-grade explosive, forensic report awaited

Forensic teams have gathered around 42 pieces of evidence from the site for laboratory analysis. The items include the i20 car’s tyres, chassis, CNG cylinder, and sections of the bonnet, along with various residues and traces of powder recovered from the scene

NDA holds edge in 31 high-stakes Bihar seats, driven by JD(U) gains: News18 Mega Exit Poll

The News18 Mega Exit Poll analysis of key constituencies across both phases of the Bihar Assembly elections indicates a tight race, with the Janata Dal (United) poised for notable gains that could cement the NDA projected majority

Delhi Blast Probe Updates: Amit Shah reviews Red Fort explosion probe, NIA leads investigation

Delhi Red Fort Blast Live Updates: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured when a car exploded outside Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening. The blast has led to the temporary closure of the metro station and the Red Fort for visitors, while authorities continue to investigate the cause.

'Hunt down each and every culprit': Amit Shah tells agencies to unleash 'full wrath' on Delhi blast plotters

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired review meetings with senior security and intelligence officials in the wake of Delhi car blast and instructed agencies to "hunt down each and every culprit" behind the incident

Delhi Red Fort car attack was planned after agencies busted Faridabad terror module: Reports

Delhi's Red Fort car blast was planned after agencies busted the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module at Faridabad, according to reports.

Bihar election: 60.40% voter turnout reported till 3 pm in phase-2 of assembly polls

Polling for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly election is underway in 122 constituencies across 20 districts. There are 1,302 candidates in the fray in today's poll.

Delhi Red Fort blast case handed to NIA

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has handed Delhi's Red Fort blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

‘Delhi blast conspirators won’t be spared’: PM Modi vows to bring Red Fort car attackers to justice

Shortly after a high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station, PM Modi took stock of the situation as he spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Delhi Blast Probe Live Updates: Will get to the bottom of Red Fort car conspiracy, says PM Modi

Shah, who visited the site of the explosion on Monday, said that all angles will be probed as security officials try to ascertain whether it is a terrorist attack or not. The minister also visited the Lok Narayan Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital to meet the injured people from the accident

From Red Fort to Sarojini Nagar: A timeline of blasts that shook Delhi

Delhi has been relatively calm for years, but a blast on Monday hit hard, reminding its residents of the painful chapters from the past. On November 11, a powerful car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station killed at least 10 and injured 24 others

25 years before car blast, terrorists had attacked army battalion at Red Fort

Twenty-five years before the car blast near the metro station, Delhi's Red Fort was rocked by another terrorist attack. Three persons —two Indian Army soldiers and a civilian guard— were killed in the attack. The prime accused was sentenced to death.

Delhi toughens pollution rules as smog chokes the capital

Authorities enforce stricter anti-pollution measures in Delhi as the capital’s AQI level increases, deteriorating the air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management said stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan was enforced on Tuesday.

From street food to silver screen: Mumbai’s recipe for happiness wins Asia

Mumbai takes the crown as the happiest city in Asia beating Beijing and Seoul. Around 94 per cent of the residents say Mumbai is the city which makes them happy.

India’s unemployment rate falls to 5.2%: Salaried jobs expand in cities, farm jobs in villages

India’s urban job market strengthens as salaried employment rises, pushing unemployment down to 5.2 per cent. Rural areas, however, continue to rely heavily on agriculture and self-employment amid slower growth.

How doctor from J&K’s Pulwama became key suspect in Delhi car blast

As investigations gather pace in the Delhi car explosion case, authorities have narrowed down their search to one key suspect — Dr Umar Mohammed from Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama. CCTV visuals show him inside the car for over three hours before it detonated near Red Fort

Delhi blast probe: Man who drove car to Red Fort area caught on CCTV, watch video

Dr Umar U. Nabi, the son of Gh. Nabi Bhat worked as a doctor at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad. Reports have suggested that the car was last owned by Umar, who belongs to the same terror module as the two doctors who were arrested on Monday afternoon in a raid in Faridabad

Delhi Red Fort blast could be a ‘fidayeen’ suicide attack, say sources

Delhi's Red Fort blast could be a case of a 'fidayeen' suicide attack linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed module busted recently, according to sources.

Detonator, ammonium nitrate used in Red Fort car explosion, finds initial probe

Officials, however, have said that a final report based on the forensic laboratory's findings is still awaited. The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act in connection with the case