After a high-intensity blast occurred at Gate 1 of the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the cause of the explosion is still unknown and all angles are being investigated. While the car involved in the blast was previously registered with a resident in Haryana, investigations and forensic analysis have suggested that the explosion may not have been caused by an improvised explosive device. This news comes after the recent seizure of a Haryana-registered car carrying weapons and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir.
A car explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort has left at least 8 people dead and several injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have called for a high-level meeting to review the situation, as multiple agencies continue to probe the incident. The Red Fort has been closed to the public until further notice, as CCTV footage shows the suspect waiting in the car for nearly 3 hours before the blast occurred. Several countries, including Australia and the US, have expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
An explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi has caused chaos and raised security concerns. Home Minister Amit Shah has been closely monitoring the situation and has been in contact with the Intelligence Bureau Director for updates. Special teams have been deployed to investigate the incident and provide support.
BBC's director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned following backlash over a Panorama documentary that allegedly manipulated a speech by former US President Donald Trump. This caused political leaders in the UK to call for change and Trump to welcome the decision. The internal memo published by The Telegraph revealed that Trump's speech was edited to suggest he incited the Capitol Hill riot. The resignations of both Davie and Turness are unprecedented for the public broadcaster.
Accused brothers Nadeem Khan and Bablu Khan, who were charged in the Bareilly violence case, received interim relief from the Allahabad High Court as the court granted an interim stay on their arrest. The case was heard by a double bench of Justice Siddharth Verma and Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra. The accused approached the court after being accused on September 26 and the interim relief will be in place until the charge sheet is filed.
The capital city of Delhi was struck by tragedy as a blast near the Lal Quila Metro Station claimed the lives of 10 people and left many others injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and visited the site of the blast, assuring that all necessary measures are being taken. Security agencies are on high alert as investigations are being conducted to determine the cause of the explosion.
After a high-intensity blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which has not been confirmed as a terror attack by government sources, users on social media have called for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0'. This operation would aim to dismantle any terror infrastructure and support from Pakistan, if their involvement is confirmed. The hashtag #RedFort has been trending as people demand strong action against terrorism.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of India's Congress party, has been strategically targeting the country's Gen Z population, hoping to garner their support and influence their perspectives on the current government and societal issues. Taking inspiration from recent youth-led uprisings in countries like Nepal, Gandhi believes that the tech-savvy and socially aware Gen Z can be mobilised through online networks and dramatic visuals. This was evident in the recent social media ban in Nepal, which sparked a massive protest by young people resulting in violence and ultimately, the ousting of the sitting government.
Ahead of the crucial elections in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its 'Sankalp Patra' promising to create one crore jobs and boost infrastructure in the state. The manifesto was released in the presence of top leaders, including BJP national president JP Nadda and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This comes after the Mahagathbandhan released its own manifesto, promising free electricity and a crime-free state if voted to power.
Despite the Education ministry's decision to withdraw the order to restructure the university's governing bodies, students at Panjab University continued to protest for a poll schedule and the conduct of senate elections. The protest, organized by 'Panjab University Bachao Morcha,' included a shutdown and clashes between students and security personnel. The initial order aimed to downsize the senate and make changes to its composition, which prompted the ongoing unrest.