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'Huge explosion, shops trembled’: How the Delhi car blast unfolded

A powerful blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort killed at least eight people and left 24 others injured. As the explosion tore through a car waiting at a traffic signal close to the Lal Quila metro station, nearby vehicles were set on fire, sending people running for cover. Within minutes, police, firefighters and ambulances reached the spot as panic spread across the tourist-heavy area

Red Fort Blast: Delhi Police registers case under UAPA, probes explosion as act of terror

The Delhi Police is treating the Red Fort blast as an act of terror and has registered the case under anti-terrorism Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. At least eight people were killed and 20 injured in the blast.

Is Delhi car explosion a suicide bombing? The Pulwama link and what probe reveals so far

After a car exploded near Red Fort in Delhi on Monday, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to determine who’s behind it and the cause of it. Officials are scouring the site for clues, which have so far revealed that possibly ammonium nitrate was used in the explosion. They also believe it could have been a fidayeen-style attack with the key suspect believed to be a Dr Umar Mohammed from Pulwama

PM Modi leaves for Bhutan to boost 'energy partnership' in 'Neighbourhood First' push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a two-day state visit to Bhutan to attend the Global Peace Prayer Festival and inaugurate a major hydropower project.

Delhi blast: Car that exploded near Red Fort changed hands 4 times, ownership didn't

The vehicle, registered under the number HR26CE7674, was later seen in Faridabad, Haryana, on September 20. It also has an outstanding challan for improper parking

Delhi blast: World reacts to Red Fort explosion that killed 8 people, injured over 24

The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory for Americans residing in the country. The embassy updated its contact page with phone numbers of the consuls general across India. It advised its citizens to avoid travelling in areas surrounding the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk

'Avoid traveling to Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, stay alert': US Embassy issues advisory after Delhi blast kills 8 people

The blast in the national capital has put most parts of India on high alert, with police ramping up inspection of cars leaving and entering big cities

Delhi Police detains owner of Hyundai i20 involved in Red Fort blast; investigation underway

"Delhi Police along with Gurugram Police detained Md Salman on Monday and is questioning him about the car. He had sold it to a person in Okhla named Devendra. Later, the vehicle was again sold to someone in Ambala and police are tracing the people," said senior police officer

Delhi blast Live Updates: 8 dead, several injured in car explosion near Red Fort; Amit Shah arrives at blast site

A car exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, a high-security area, on Monday evening, causing panic. The vehicle caught fire, but police and fire teams quickly brought the blaze under control.

US 'closely monitoring' Red Fort blast in Delhi, ready to offer consular assistance

The United States on Monday said it is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide consular assistance in the wake of the deadly bomb blast near Red Fort in New Delhi that has killed at least eight people and injured many more

High alert in Delhi, Maharashtra, UP and other states after Red Fort blast kills 8, injures 24

Following the deadly Red Fort blast that killed at least eight people and injured 24, authorities have heightened security across Delhi and several other states while investigating all possible leads

Amit Shah confirms blast occurred in Hyundai i20 near Red Fort, says all angles being probed

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday confirmed that the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort took place in a Hyundai i20 car and said that all possible angles are being investigated

PM Modi, Amit Shah review situation after high-intensity car blast near Red Fort kills at least 8

After a deadly car explosion near the Red Fort that killed at least eight and injured 24, PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation as security and investigative teams probe a possible terror link

Delhi man builds air purifier for just Rs 2,000. But does it work?

As people of Delhi choke on toxic air with demands for air purifier on the rise, one man has found a much cheaper DIY fix. He built his own air purifier at home for just Rs 2,000, and claims it reduced his room’s Air Quality Index (AQI) from nearly 400 to just 50 in less than 15 minutes. Here's how

J&K police bust inter-state Jaish-AGuH terror module; 7 held, 2,900 kg explosives seized

The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police and central agencies, have dismantled a major inter-state terror network linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and al-Qaeda-affiliated Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The operation, which followed the recovery of a large cache of explosives in Faridabad, led to the arrest of seven people — including two doctors — and the seizure of nearly 2,900 kilograms of bomb-making material, arms, and ammunition.

350 kg explosives, AK-47, 20 timers: How J&K Police foiled major terror plot in Faridabad

The J&K Police, with help from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Faridabad Police, have thwarted a big terror plot after seizing a large quantity of ammunition from a rented house in Faridabad's Dhauj village. The bust came days after the arrest of a Kashmiri doctor from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who was accused of putting up posters in Srinagar supporting terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

Delhi Police detain demonstrators as anger grows over worsening air quality

Delhi Police detained dozens of protesters demanding action against the toxic air swathing the national capital. People from all age groups staged protests holding banners and raising slogans before the police.

Indian agencies crack international crime network with arrests in Georgia, US

Indian security agencies have detained two most-wanted gangsters, Venkatesh Garg and Bhanu Rana, in Georgia and the US, marking a major step against international organised crime

J&K Police steps up to crackdown terror links in the state

Jammu and Kashmir police launched coordinated raids across several districts, questioning suspects, seizing evidence, and tightening security to prevent Pakistan-linked operatives from regrouping or hiding.

Gujarat anti-terror squad busts ISIS plot, arrests 3 for planning attacks across India

Investigations indicate that the detained suspects had been preparing to carry out attacks in multiple locations across the country

Who are the two most-wanted gangsters India finally nabbed in Georgia and US?

The arrests are being hailed as a major breakthrough against organised crime being managed from foreign soil

Delhi enters pollution 'red zone': Why have authorities not enforced GRAP 3 yet?

Despite the pervasive smog that has made Delhi the country’s second most polluted city, authorities have resisted activating the next level of emergency action, the stringent Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 3 restrictions

Indian Army braces for harsh winters in Ladakh, works on re-deployment of troops & geo tagging of key features

Indian Army prepares to deal with harsh winters in Ladakh as it plans re-deployment of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with adequate reserves in depth areas.

Delhi chokes as air quality turns ‘severe’, AQI crosses 400+ mark

Delhi’s air quality plunged into the ‘severe’ category on Saturday, with pollution levels crossing 400 in several areas and a thick haze blanketing the city, making it one of the most polluted in the country.

2 terrorists killed in Kupwara’s Keran sector as 'Operation Pimple' continues, search underway

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday during an ongoing anti-infiltration operation in the Keran sector, officials said.

From Op Sindoor to Bangladesh's Yunus and Pak-Afghanistan conflict: Full text of Rajnath Singh's exlusive interview

In a conversation with Network18's Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talked about the Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump's claims over ceasefire and more

India inks $1 billion deal with US-based General Electric for Tejas engines

The GE-F404 engines will be delivered to the defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) between 2027 and 2032. However, the delivery of 99 such engines ordered in August 2021 is still pending

Delhi Airport 'up & functional' after technical glitch delays 800 flights, Mumbai, Lucknow & others affected

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) on Friday evening said the technical issue at the Delhi Airport, which caused delays to hundreds of flights across India, has been resolved. 

‘India will act at the right time’: Rajnath Singh responds to Trump’s claim of secret nuclear tests

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India will not bow to external pressure or influence from any country when it comes to matters of national security or nuclear testing.

‘Made in India, by Indians’: Indigenous fighter jet engine production to begin next year, says Rajnath Singh

In a major milestone in the Centre's ambitious Atmarnirbhar (self-reliance) push, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India is likely to begin production of fighter jet engines as early as next year.