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16 Nov

NIA Arrests Key Conspirator in Red Fort Car Bomb Blast; Confirms Suicide Bomber’s Identity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNIA, Rashid Ali arrest, Red Fort blast, Umar Un Nabi suicide bomber, vehicle-borne IED

New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in the Red Fort car bomb blast case, arresting a Kashmir resident accused of conspiring with the suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack that killed 13 people.The arrested man, Rashid Ali, was taken into custody in Delhi. According to the NIA, the car used in the explosion was registered in his name, and he had played a central role in facilitating the plot.The probe agency, which took over the investigation from Delhi Police, launched an extensive nationwide search before tracking down Ali.…

16 Nov

CJI BR Gavai Reaffirms Stand on Extending Creamy Layer Exclusion to SC Reservations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCJI BR Gavai, Constitution at 75, creamy layer SC reservations, Indra Sawhney

New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday reiterated his long-held view that the concept of the “creamy layer” should also apply to reservations for Scheduled Castes, a stance that has invited intense debate since he first voiced it in 2024.Speaking at an event titled “India and the Living Indian Constitution at 75 Years,” the CJI said that children of top-ranking officials cannot be compared with those from economically distressed backgrounds when it comes to accessing reservation benefits.“I took the view that the creamy layer principle, which was upheld in the Indra Sawhney judgment…

16 Nov

Supreme Court to Review Stubble-Burning Plea Amid Rising Pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCAQM affidavit, Delhi-NCR pollution, stubble burning case, Supreme Court

New Delhi, November 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a crucial plea concerning stubble burning, a recurring issue that continues to push air quality in Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels. The matter comes up at a time when pollution has sharply escalated across the region.A Bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, had earlier directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit detailed reports on measures taken to curb farm fires. The court agreed to schedule the hearing for November 17, emphasising the urgent need for accountability.On…

16 Nov

Delhi Air Pollution Remains Hazardous, AQI at 385 on Sunday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendingair pollution, Delhi, Delhi Air Pollution

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital continued to grapple with unhealthy air conditions on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 385, placing Delhi in the “very poor” category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported. According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 18 monitoring stations across the city showed air quality in the “severe” range, while 20 locations reported “very poor” levels, indicating persistent high pollution concentrations in several parts of the city. CPCB standards classify AQI as: 0–50: Good 51–100: Satisfactory 101–200: Moderate 201–300: Poor 301–400: Very Poor 401–500: Severe The weather conditions have contributed to…

16 Nov

9 mm Rounds Recovered Near Red Fort Blast Site, No Gun Found: Delhi Police Probe Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Red Fort

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Investigators in the Red Fort car explosion case have recovered three 9 mm cartridges — two live rounds and one spent — from the site of the November 10 blast, Delhi Police confirmed on Sunday. Officials emphasized that this caliber of ammunition is prohibited for civilian use and is typically restricted to armed forces personnel or those holding special licenses. A senior officer stated that despite the discovery of the cartridges, no firearm or parts of a gun were located at the scene. “We are working to understand how these rounds arrived at the blast site…

16 Nov

Probe Points to Lethal TATP in Red Fort Car Explosion, Say Investigators

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Red Fort

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The explosive that tore apart an i20 car near the Red Fort on November 10 may have been triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a highly unstable substance widely feared for its tendency to detonate without warning, senior officials revealed on Sunday. Forensic teams are now examining chemical traces from the site to verify the presence of the compound, commonly dubbed the “Mother of Satan.” The latest assessment marks a major shift from initial suspicions that ammonium nitrate had been used. TATP, unlike ammonium nitrate, requires no detonator and can explode from a slight rise in temperature or pressure…

16 Nov

Lal Quila Metro Station Back to Full Access After Days of Security Shutdown

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Commuters received long-awaited relief on Sunday as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reopened all gates of the Lal Quila Metro Station, restoring normal movement nearly a week after the hub was shut in the wake of the car blast near the Red Fort. In an update posted on X, the DMRC announced that the station is now “fully accessible,” ending the staggered restrictions that had been in place since the November 10 explosion that left 12 dead and several injured. On Saturday, the metro authority had partially eased the lockdown by reopening Gates 2 and…

16 Nov

J&K – Four Killed, Five Injured in Late-Night Collision in Budgam

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBudgam, India, J&k, Road accident

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district late Saturday night claimed four lives and left five others critically injured. The crash occurred around 10:30 PM in the Paler area when a Tata Sumo SUV and a dumper truck collided head-on. According to officials, both vehicles were travelling at high speed when they approached a curve near Paler, leading to a violent impact that left the SUV and truck severely damaged. Local residents rushed to the spot and alerted the police and ambulance services. A police team arrived promptly and shifted all nine occupants…

15 Nov

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Honors Birsa Munda on Tribal Pride Day in Udham Singh Nagar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBirsa Munda Jayanti, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Tribal Pride Day

Udham Singh Nagar, November 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday joined the Tribal Pride Day Celebration held at Shri Guru Nanak Inter College Ground in Nanakmatta to mark the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.Addressing the gathering, Dhami paid heartfelt tributes to Birsa Munda, describing him as a symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and tribal identity. He said Birsa Munda’s efforts to safeguard the rights, land, and cultural heritage of tribal communities continue to inspire people across the country. The Chief Minister added that the nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas reflects…

15 Nov

Centre Enforces DPDP Rules 2025, Fully Activating India’s New Digital Data Protection System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaData Protection Board, Digital Data Protection, DPDP Rules 2025, India privacy law

New Delhi, November 14, 2025: The Central Government has officially brought the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 into effect, completing India’s transition to a modern, rights-centric data protection framework under the DPDP Act, 2023.With the notification of these rules, India’s digital privacy law becomes fully operational, defining clear duties for companies that collect or process personal data and granting stronger protections to citizens.The government has outlined a phased implementation timeline of 12 to 18 months to help organisations adjust to the new compliance standards. During this period, industries, government departments, and digital platforms will align their systems with…