Eight people were killed and several others injured in a suspected terror-related attack at the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. The car used in the blast was traced to a man in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, and two suspects have been detained. The car was illegally transferred through a Faridabad-based car dealer. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack and the exact role of the suspects. As a precautionary measure, Lal Qila Metro Station remains closed and passengers are advised to plan their travel accordingly.
In honor of National Education Day, the Indian government has launched several schemes to promote education and improve the country's education system. These include the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme, which offers financial support for top students, the NEP 2020 which aims to overhaul the education system, and initiatives like NIRF Ranking, SWAYAM Plus and NISHTHA that focus on improving the quality of education and fostering partnerships with industry. With these efforts, the government hopes to shape a bright future for the nation by prioritizing the development of its youth through education.
In September 2008, the Indian government announced November 11 as the National Education Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of country's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Azad was a freedom fighter and a strong advocate for women's education, stressing the importance of modern education and the use of English language in it. Schools celebrate this day by conducting various activities to spread awareness about the importance of education.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from the Bhutanese government to attend celebrations commemorating the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King. The visit will also mark the inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project and serves as a testament to the strong friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Modi expressed confidence that the visit will further deepen the ties between India and Bhutan and strengthen efforts towards mutual progress and prosperity.
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.
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.
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.