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Delhi blast: What explosive materials were used, and how powerful was it?

Preliminary reports suggested that one of the samples appeared to be ammonium nitrate, a chemical often used in fertilisers but also known to act as an oxidiser in explosives

Al-Falah University under scanner after doctors held in Red Fort blast case

Al-Falah university and its 76-acre sprawling campus the Muslim-dominated Dhauj village in Haryana's Faridabad district has come under the scanner following the arrest of three doctors in connection with the "white-collar terror module" and the high-intensity explosion near Delhi's Red Fort. With educated individuals found to be "acting at the behest of Pakistan-backed handlers", investigators are scrutinising how the university turned into a safe haven for such individuals. According to the university website, it was established by the Haryana Legislative Assembly under the Haryana Private Universities Act. It started as an engineering college in 1997. In 2013, the Al-Falah Engineering College received 'A' category accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission. In 2014, the Haryana government granted it university status. The Al-Falah Medical College is also affiliated with the university. According to several exper

UN chief Guterres condoles Red Fort blast deaths, calls for full probe

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condoled the loss of lives and injuries in the car explosion near Red Fort in New Delhi and stressed on a full investigation into the incident, his spokesperson said. We also, of course, send our condolences to the government and people of India for what has happened there, and that also needs to be fully investigated, the Secretary General's Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said at the daily briefing on Tuesday when asked about the explosion in Delhi that killed 12 people and injured many more Haq was asked about the suicide bombing in Islamabad as well as the car explosion in New Delhi. In a more lengthy response to the suicide attack in the Pakistan capital, Haq said, "What I can say is the secretary general is deeply saddened by the reported suicide attack, and he extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a full recovery to those injured. The secretary general condemns acts of violence and terrorism at the stronges

Delhi blast: City remains on high alert, search on for red Ford Ecosport

The Delhi Police remain on high alert on Wednesday, with police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, deployed in large numbers at all the entry and exit points of Delhi

Delhi blast: Initial probe suggests 'accidental' detonation of explosives

Findings of the initial probe into the blast near the Red Fort suggest it may have been "accidentally triggered" while a hastily assembled explosive device was being transported, following the busting of an inter-state terror module, officials said on Tuesday. Investigators have zeroed in on a Pulwama-based doctor, Umar Nabi, who was driving the car used in the explosion that claimed 12 lives, and had alleged links to the terror module busted with the recovery of explosives mainly from neighbouring Faridabad in Haryana. On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police took a DNA sample from Nabi's mother to establish the relation. Sources said that the explosion was triggered in panic and desperation after raids by the security agencies across multiple locations in Delhi-NCR and Pulwama, J-K, to nab suspects believed to be part of the terror module. "The suspect was likely spooked after the raid in Faridabad which forced him to relocate hastily, increasing the chance of a mishap. The incid

Red Fort car blast linked to posters found in Srinagar on October 19

The Red Fort blast is ultimately linked to the finding of posters in Srinagar which led to an FIR on October 19, according to a senior security source. The posters were found in an area under the Naugaum police post in the Jammu and Kashmir summer capital. Investigation into the incident led to the arrest of Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Waghe from Shopian and Zameer Ahmed from Wakura, Ganderbal, between October 20 and October 27. On November 5, Dr Adeel was apprehended from Saharanpur, and on November 7, an AK-56 rifle with ammunition was seized at Anantnag hospital, the source said. On November 8, more guns, pistols, and gunpowder were seized from Al-Falah Medical College in Haryana's Faridabad. During their interrogation, forces were tipped-off about other individuals involved in the module, leading to the capture of Dr Muzammil, who was nabbed from Al-Falah Medical College. More arrests were made based on all these leads, and a large quantity of weapons and gunpowder was seized. On Nov

Those behind car blast in Delhi's Red Fort won't be spared: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh vows justice for Red Fort blast victims; cites "Operation Sindoor" as India's modern warfare example at Delhi Defence Dialogue

Datanomics: Deadly blasts that shook India over the past 25 years

India has witnessed 6,289 terror explosions in 25 years - a 74% decline since 2000 - with Manipur reporting the most and Delhi recording 25 incidents, latest data show

Delhi blast: Red Fort metro station to remain close on Wednesday as well

The Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed on Wednesday as a precautionary measure following the high-intensity blast near the Red Fort on Monday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in a post on X, said, "Due to security reasons, the Lal Quila Metro Station shall continue to remain closed on November 12. All other stations are functional as normal." The metro station remained shut for commuters on Tuesday as well, following Monday evening's explosion near the Red Fort that killed at least 12 people and left 20 others injured. Bearing the effect of the tragic incident and traffic restrictions in the vicinity, the nearby markets wore a deserted look with shopkeepers expressing concern over the loss of business. Bachoo Choudhury, a shopkeeper in Lajpat Rai Market, said, "We work for two months--one day of work is equal to one month's worth." "We have enough stock to last two months. The rest of the year, we sit idle as there isn't much work. How will tourists come now? Our

Aviation security body orders mandatory ladder-points checks for flights

Secondary ladder point checking for all flights has been made compulsory at airports as part of enhanced security measures following the blast in the national capital on Monday. Full search of aircraft and catering services of aircraft, strict monitoring of non-scheduled flight operations, including air ambulance, random checking of passengers' baggage are among the other security measures put in place by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). "In view of the recent blast in New Delhi and subsequent surcharged security scenario, it is necessary to enhance security measures at all the civil aviation installations like airports, airstrips, airfields, air force stations, helipads, flying schools, aviation training institutes etc...," the BCAS said in an advisory. The enhanced security measures are to ensure that there are no untoward incidents, it said in the advisory, dated November 10. According to the BCAS, Secondary Ladder Point Checking (SLPC) has been made compulsory for

Delhi's Red Fort car blast: Probe handed over to NIA, says Amit Shah

Probe into the car blast near the Red Fort that killed 12 people was transferred to the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructing the agency to submit a report "at the earliest". The Ministry of Home Affairs' decision to transfer the case to the NIA suggests that the government views the Monday evening explosion as an act of terror since the NIA is mandated specifically to investigate such cases. The agency was formed in the aftermath of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. The instruction to the NIA came after Shah presided over two back-to-back high-level security review meetings on Tuesday. "The home minister has decided to hand over the investigation of the blast to the NIA. He has instructed the agency to investigate the case and submit a report at the earliest," said a ministry official. Shah has said top investigating agencies are probing the explosion and they will go in-depth into the blast that took place in a slow-moving car at a ...

Red Fort blast: NIA to take over probe, Amit Shah to chair another meeting

On Monday evening, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort, which left at least 9 people dead

Agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy: PM Modi on Delhi blast

PM Modi made these remarks during his two-day visit to Bhutan, where he will attend the Fourth King's 70th birthday and peace festival

Security tightened at major railway stations after Delhi blast: Vaishnaw

Security has been stepped up at all major stations in the wake of the blast near the Red Fort here, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. The minister also conveyed condolences to the families of those killed in the blast on Monday evening. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station, leaving nine people dead. Twenty people were also injured in the blast that gutted several vehicles. "Deeply saddened by the tragic blast in Delhi. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the recovery of the injured," Vaishnaw posted on X late Monday night. "All major railway stations are on high alert with special security arrangements," he added. Hours after the blast, the Northern Railway had said that the Railway Protection Force (RPF), in close coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP), is on high alert with strict security arrangements at all stations in the Delhi-NCR region. It said ..

Security tightened at Arun Jaitley Stadium after blast near Red Fort

Security arrangements would be beefed up in and around the capital's Arun Jaitley Stadium for the final day of the Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir following a high-intensity blast near the Red Fort, which is just kilometres away from the stadium here. "Security to be beefed up near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium) on the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Janmu & Kashmir," Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma told PTI on Monday. "I would be getting in touch with Delhi Police authorities and request them to deploy additional security outside the stadium premises," he added. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, gutting several vehicles and killing at least eight people. Twenty-four people were reported injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people.

Security beefed at Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu city after Red Fort blast

Security has been beefed at the Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine, its base camp Katra, and Jammu city following the Red Fort blast in the national capital Monday evening, officials said. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort Metro Station, killing at least eight people and gutting several vehicles. Twenty-four people were injured in the blast that occurred during peak evening hours when the area was crowded, officials said. "Security has been beefed up in vital areas of the Jammu region. Security measures have been immediately strengthened at the Vaishno Devi cave shrine and the base camp in Katra," a police officer told PTI. Security has also been enhanced in and around Jammu city, he said, adding that vigilance has been increased along railway tracks and the JammuSrinagar National Highway. A high alert has been sounded across the region. Top police officers conducted security checks in Katra on Monday night. DIG Jammu-Ka

High alert sounded in Bengaluru after explosion near Red Fort in Delhi

In the wake of a car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening, Bengaluru Police have issued a citywide alert and directed all deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) to intensify security measures across the city. In a memorandum, the Commissioner of Police instructed that Nakabandis (checkposts) be set up across all police station limits and thorough checks of suspicious persons and vehicles be conducted. Inspections at hotels, lodges, PG accommodations, and other places of stay within police limits must be conducted; surveillance should be kept and identities of suspicious persons verified, the memorandum said. It directed that vigilance be maintained near residences and offices of dignitaries and at embassies and that police remain alert for suspiciously parked cars, vehicles or objects. Heightened patrolling has been ordered around key sensitive installations, prohibited and restricted areas, government offices, metro stations, railway stations, bus stations, shoppi

Red Fort blast: Avoid rumours, rely only on official word, says Delhi CM

Red Fort blast: The explosion was so powerful that it shattered the windows of vehicles parked several metres away and was heard in nearby buildings of the congested area

All possible angles being explored in Red Fort blast investigation: Shah

At least 8 people have died and several others were injured when a slow-moving Hyundai i20 exploded at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort

8 dead, several injured in Red Fort blast; Shah visits spot, PM condoles

Security has been beefed up in the city and red alert has been sounded. Several other cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and states like UP, Bihar and Rajasthan have been put on high alert