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.
The Supreme Court denied bail to an alleged ISIS operative, stating it was the «best morning to send a message» after a recent terror blast. The court noted a prima facie case against the accused for attempting to create a «ring of terror» and directed the trial court to expedite proceedings within two years.
Bharadwaj said, «Sympathy has no value if the government cannot even provide an ambulance for the families to retrieve the bodies. The Home Minister came to Delhi's largest hospital, and the Chief Minister came and said that everything is going fine, but the families of the deceased are being told that the bodies are lying there, and they should arrange for an ambulance themselves. This is very heartbreaking and wrong.»
India has informed the United Nations Security Council about its long-standing struggle with cross-border terrorism. This comes after a deadly explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi. India highlighted the dangers of illicit arms trafficking to terrorist groups. The country urged consistent enforcement of arms embargoes. Effective international cooperation is deemed critical to combat this threat.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan declared there are no runners-up in war. He highlighted strategy as key to victory. Technology is increasingly shaping outcomes, with artificial intelligence and automation transforming combat. Future battles may be fought between machines. Urban warfare presents significant challenges due to complex environments and civilian presence.
The Supreme Court has given the Election Commission two weeks to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Parties like DMK, Congress, and TMC have filed these pleas, accusing the EC of a «malicious exercise.» AIADMK has been permitted to join the case in support of the SIR exercise in Tamil Nadu.
A Kashmiri doctor, Mohammad Umar, is suspected of driving the car used in the Delhi Red Fort Metro Station parking blast. Police sources indicate a link to a Faridabad terror module where explosives were seized. CCTV footage shows a masked man in the vehicle. Umar, who is absconding, is believed to be associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group.
Opposition parties have fiercely criticized the Centre following a deadly car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort. Leaders demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation, citing alleged intelligence failures and past terror incidents. They questioned the government's ability to ensure national security, while the BJP accused them of politicizing a tragedy and undermining investigations.
The National Commission for Women has urged the inclusion of strict penalties for deep fake abuse within the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Proposing a new definition for 'modified content,' the commission highlights the current legal void in addressing AI-generated fake material that harms individuals, particularly women. Recommendations also cover cyberbullying and privacy violations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from Bhutan, expressed deep sorrow over the Delhi car blast and vowed that those responsible will be brought to justice. He assured that agencies are investigating the conspiracy and will get to the bottom of it. Defence minister Rajnath Singh also extended condolences and promised swift and thorough action, assuring the nation that perpetrators will not be spared.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day state visit to Bhutan's Thimphu to attend the 70th birthday celebrations of the fourth king. He will hold discussions with the current King, the former King, and the Prime Minister, aiming to deepen friendship and strengthen shared progress. The visit also includes the inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, a key element of their energy partnership.
