Police are investigating if the recent Red Fort blast was part of a foiled plot targeting Republic Day. Suspect Dr Muzammil Ganaie conducted multiple reconnaissance visits to the Red Fort area in January 2025, suggesting a planned attack on January 26. This plan may have been thwarted by heightened security during the celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day state visit to Bhutan, reinforcing bilateral ties through cultural, spiritual, and developmental initiatives. Discussions focused on energy, trade, technology, and connectivity, including progress on the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project. India reaffirmed support for Bhutan's Five-Year Plan and inaugurated the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Dima Hasao district on Wednesday afternoon at 12:40 pm IST. The tremor originated at a depth of 30 km, with its epicenter recorded at latitude 25.19°N and longitude 92.92°E. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.

A Hyundai i20 exploded near Delhi's Red Fort, killing at least 12 people in what investigators are treating as a terrorist strike. The car's 11-hour journey, traced through CCTV, suggests a planned attack linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed network involving radicalized doctors. Forensic analysis points to high-grade explosives, with the driver identified as Dr. Umar Un Nabi.

The Supreme Court has revamped the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DMRB) into a 13-member body headed by the Delhi chief secretary to streamline protection of the Delhi Ridge. The court directed the DMRB to remove all encroachments and submit six-monthly reports on the Ridge's health, emphasizing its conservation and ecological restoration.

The Supreme Court has approved the Navy's Rs 450 crore 'Nausena Bhawan' project in Delhi Cantonment. The Central Empowered Committee cleared the project, noting the land has no trees despite being in the Morphological Ridge area. The Ministry of Defence assured sustainable construction practices and will deposit Rs 22.5 crore for ridge development.

Uttarakhand has been awarded the «Top Achievers Award» under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, securing top achievements in five major reform categories. This recognition highlights the state's significant progress in Ease of Doing Business, moving from 23rd in 2015 to a national leader. The state's focus on digitisation and investor facilitation has transformed its business ecosystem.

Following a deadly car blast in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police conducted extensive raids on over 200 locations linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. This operation, alongside intensified security checks across the capital and the Valley, stems from a suspected Jaish module's involvement in the Red Fort explosion. Authorities are on high alert, with enhanced security measures in place.

Faridabad Police have officially refuted claims circulating on media and social platforms. Reports suggesting a suspicious i20 car, linked to the Red Fort blast, was parked at Al-Falah Hospital or University in Dhauj for over ten days have been denied. The police spokesperson stated they do not confirm this information and are refuting the news.

Following a deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 12, the UK's FCDO has updated its travel advisory for British nationals. Citizens in Delhi are urged to remain cautious and follow local authorities' instructions. The advisory also reiterates existing warnings for border regions and Jammu and Kashmir due to security concerns.

A Delhi court dismissed Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi's plea for a one-week gap between hearings in the IRCTC Hotels corruption case. The court cited High Court directions for day-to-day listing until witness examination concludes. The case involves alleged corruption in hotel tender awards during Yadav's tenure as railway minister.

Initial investigations into a car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort suggest it was not a typical suicide attack, but possibly a premature detonation by a panicked suspect. The blast, which killed at least eight people, did not exhibit the usual modus operandi of suicide bombers, with no crater or shrapnel found.

India has strongly refuted Pakistan's claims linking New Delhi to a suicide bombing near Islamabad, labeling the accusations «baseless and unfounded.» The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Pakistan's allegations are a diversionary tactic to distract from its internal political and constitutional turmoil, a move the international community will not be misled by.

Delhi remains on high alert following a deadly blast near the Red Fort, with the NIA taking over the investigation. The explosion, linked to a 'white-collar' terror module, occurred hours after a major explosives seizure and arrests, raising suspicions of a premature detonation under pressure.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a relentless pursuit to apprehend all individuals involved in the devastating i20 car blast near the Red Fort. The high-intensity explosion claimed at least 12 lives and injured 30, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh vowing that perpetrators will face severe justice.