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Mizoram bags special award for traffic management

The Mizoram government dedicated the award to the people of the state, appreciating their cooperation, civic sense, and commitment to maintaining road discipline, a statement said.

TN's Kovalam beach wins fifth straight Blue Flag certification, govt targets 10 more beaches

Building on this success, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Supriya Sahu said the state government has selected 10 other beaches in Tamil Nadu to pursue global certification.

Odisha to implement Mission PoWaR to ensure power, water, road connectivity

To realise the vision and on the directives of Odisha chief minister, a preparatory meeting was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo.

Red Fort blast: High alert in Delhi for red EcoSport SUV, suspected to be linked to accused

The alert was issued after the investigation revealed that other suspects, already connected to the Hyundai i20 used in the explosion, were also in possession of another red-coloured car, Delhi Police source said.

Preparations underway for annual Sangai tourism festival in Manipur after 2 years

At Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal, the main venue of Sangai tourism festival, dozens of labourers are engaged in festival work, including the re-painting of structures and building of temporary stalls.

IMD issues cold wave warning for 7 Jharkhand districts till Nov 15

The meteorological department issued a 'yellow' alert (be aware) for seven Jharkhand districts — Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, and Simdega — from November 12 to 15.

Delhi blast: Suspects initially planned to target crowded place on Diwali, dropped plan later

Red Fort blast: One of the prime suspect Dr Muzammil Ganaie was questioned and confronted with data recovered from his mobile phone. During interrogation, he allegedly admitted that he and his associate, Umar, had planned a Diwali attack targeting a crowded location but aborted it at the last moment.

Jammu on high alert after Delhi blast; police urge locals to stay alert, install CCTV cameras

The move comes in the wake of a high-intensity explosion that ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi on Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and gutting several vehicles.

Red Fort blast: PM Modi meets survivors at Delhi's LNJP Hospital, to chair key security panel meet today

Red Fort blast: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the cabinet meeting at around 5:30 pm on Wednesday to review the situation following the blast that shook the entire nation on Monday evening and claimed at least 12 lives.

Red Fort blast: Faridabad car dealer who facilitated Hyundai i20 sale detained

Red Fort blast: According to the source, Amit, owner of Royal Car Plaza, was taken into custody from his Sector 37 office with the assistance of Faridabad Police soon after the blast took place.

J&K solarisation: 5,400 houses get 'zero' power bills; target to cover 83,500 houses

This was revealed at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to review the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across Jammu and Kashmir.

Jubilee Hills bypoll: Congress MLAs, BRS leaders booked for MCC violations

Jubilee Hills bypoll: Two cases were filed at the Madhuranagar Police Station against sitting MLAs Beerla Ilaiah, Rama Chandra Naik, and Ramdas Maloth. Another case was lodged at the Borabanda Police Station against former MLAs Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and Methuku Anand, both members of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

Caught on cam: Man ‘pins and drags’ woman outside Delhi’s 5-star hotel – ‘zindagi kharab kar dunga’

The incident, which allegedly took place outside a hotel on Ashoka Road in Delhi, left bystanders stunned as they watched the chaos unfold.

Bengaluru school explosion triggers panic amid Delhi blast - turns out to be firecracker prank by students

The blast occurred at Brainy Stars International School in Bingipura, Bengaluru, leading to chaos across the campus as it came just a day after the deadly explosion near Red Fort in New Delhi.

India’s first signal-free city reveals what keeps cars moving - and it's not Bengaluru or Hyderabad

The system works efficiently by using design-based solutions instead of electronic traffic signals.

Red Fort blast: Mobile dump data shows arrested doctor recced Red Fort area in January

Delhi blast: Police said they suspect the recces were part of a larger conspiracy to target Red Fort on January 26, which might have failed due to intense patrolling in the area at the time.

Delhi blast: CCTV footage captures moment of explosion near Red Fort | Watch

The high-intensity explosion occurred around 6:50 pm in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 at a busy traffic signal near Gate Number 1 of Red Fort metro station.

Delhi on high alert after blast: What’s open, what’s closed today across national capital?

Red Fort blast: Several roads around the Red Fort and adjacent key areas have restricted vehicle access, with traffic diversions in place. Notably, no vehicles are allowed on Netaji Subhash Marg from Charter Rail Kat to Subhash Marg cut.

Delhi's air quality 'severe' for second day in a row; minimum temperature dips to 10.4 degrees

Delhi AQI today: The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading at 9 am stood at 414, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city witnessed the worst air quality this season on Tuesday, with the AQI plunging into the "severe" category at 423.

Ayodhya preps for grand ‘Dhvajarohan’ on Nov 25; PM Modi to hoist saffron flag atop Ram temple spire

Extensive preparations are underway across Ayodhya. Senior state officials and members of the Temple Trust are stationed in Ayodhya, closely monitoring arrangements. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) are also tracking every development in real time.

Driving to Delhi amid GRAP-III curbs? Check if your vehicle is allowed or banned

These curbs are in addition to the measures already active under Stages I and II of GRAP, which were introduced earlier to manage the rising pollution.

Sabarimala 'missing gold' case: SIT arrests former TDB president N Vasu

Sabarimala 'missing gold' case: The arrest of Vasu, who is reportedly close to the top leadership of the state government, is one of the high-profile arrests in the case. The Kerala High Court is monitoring the SIT probe.

‘Never suspected him’: Saharanpur hospital stunned as doctor arrested over terror links

The arrests have caused shock and disbelief among his former colleagues at the Famous Medicare Super Speciality Hospital in Sarsawa, near Saharanpur, who described him as a friendly and compassionate doctor with no sign of extremist involvement.

Red Fort blast: Delhi Police on high alert, checking continues in national capital

Red Fort blast: Police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, are deployed in large numbers at all the entry and exit points of Delhi.

Red Fort blast: Early probe points to military-grade explosives - How deadly are PETN, RDX, ANFO?

The NSG’s explosive experts are also examining the wreckage and will send their technical assessment to the probing agencies.

Red Fort metro station to remain shut, nearby markets deserted two days after blast

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."

Delhi AQI today: GRAP-III in force, breathing in city now like ‘smoking 15 cigarettes a day’

Delhi AQI: Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that several areas in Delhi-NCR recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) levels well above 400.

Red Fort blast: 2 cartridges, explosives among over 40 samples collected from site

Preliminary analysis suggests that one of the explosive samples appears to be ammonium nitrate, they said. On Monday, 360 kg of ammonium nitrate was recovered from Faridabad during an investigation in Faridabad when Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, both connected to the Al Falah university were arrested.

Faridabad terror module: Imam Irfan Ahmad showed Jaish videos to radicalise medical students

Among those most influenced by Imam Irfan Ahmad were two doctors, Dr Muzammil Shakeel and Dr Mohammad Umar, both of whom played active roles in furthering his mission

Stories of Red Fort blast victims: How small-town dreams were shattered in a flash

Delhi and its neighbouring states, including Uttar Pradesh, are on high alert. According to Delhi police, 12 people died and over 20 were injured in the blast which is now being probed by the National Investigation Agency as a likely terror attack.

Rajasthan IAS officer alleges domestic violence by IAS husband; FIR filed

IAS officer Bharti Dixit is posted as joint secretary in the finance department while her husband and IAS officer Ashish Modi is director in the social justice and empowerment department. Both are officers of the 2014 batch of the Rajasthan cadre.

Delhi blast: Pulwama doctor was driving car, had links to interstate terror module

Delhi blast: Dr Umar Nabi is believed to have died in the blast that killed at least 12 people on Monday evening. On Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir police took a DNA sample from his mother to establish the connect.

GRAP-III in Delhi: What's allowed, what's not as as AQI touches ‘severe’ levels | Explained​

As pollution levels continue to rise in the national capital, the Delhi government has instructed schools to shift students up to Class 5 to hybrid learning.

Delhi Red Fort blast and Faridabad explosives haul: Police hunt for links in terror probe

The coordinated investigation, involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Delhi Police and Haryana Police, is focused on a suspected plot that may have been intended for multiple strikes across the National Capital Region.



Metal shard in abdomen, clothes socked in blood - Delhi auto driver’s 4-km ride for survival after Red Fort blast

Delhi blast: Pieces of the vehicle were flung across the road, damaging nearby cars and injuring pedestrians. The Red Fort area, usually busy with traffic and tourists, turned into a scene of horror within seconds.

Major terror bust in Faridabad: Al-Falah University lab at centre of RDX and explosives investigation

The breakthrough intensified with the arrest of Dr Muzamil Shakeel, a 35-year-old medical professor from Pulwama who taught at Al-Falah University in Faridabad’s Dhauj.

Delhi blast: Police arrest three Kashmiris as probe points to Pulwama link

Red Fort blast: Delhi Police have arrested three men from Kashmir, Tariq Ahmad, Amir Rashid, and Umar Rashid, all of whom allegedly have connections to Pulwama.

Jubilee Hills bypoll: 9.2 per cent voter turn out till 9 am

Jubilee Hills bypoll: Renowned film director SS Rajamouli and BRS candidate Maganti Sunita were among the early voters in the bypoll.

Supreme Court acquits Surendra Koli in 2006 Nithari case

Nithari killings case: A bench led by Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai, along with Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, observed that maintaining Koli’s conviction in a single case, after the top court had set aside all others founded on identical material, would be both inconsistent and unjust.

Delhi blast death toll rises to 13; Red Fort sealed for 3 days

Delhi blast: In an unprecedented security move, the Red Fort complex, a major tourist attraction, will remain closed for the next 72 hours.

Delhi Red Fort blast first CCTV clues: Hunt for 'Umar' intensifies as visuals of suspect emerge

Delhi Red Fort blast: The images show the vehicle, bearing registration HR 26CE 7674, entering a parking lot with the driver’s hand resting on the window. Another key image reveals the suspect wearing a distinct blue-and-black T-shirt.

Delhi Red Fort blast: Car involved, the suspect, and trail of terror - all key details so far

Delhi Red Fort Blast: The blast originated from a white Hyundai i20, bearing Haryana registration number HR 26CE 7674. CCTV footage indicates the car entered a parking lot near Sunehri Masjid at 3.19 pm, where it remained for more than three hours before leaving at 6.48 pm.

Mumbai among only five cities in Maharashtra to improve air quality, yet still breathes unhealthy air: Report

The report, prepared by the Waatavaran Foundation in collaboration with Envirocatalyst using Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, indicates that Mumbai's annual average for fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) is 35 µg/m³.

Delhi blast: Akasa Air issues advisory as airports tighten security – ‘reach at least 3 hours early’

Delhi blast: Travellers have been encouraged to complete their web check-in in advance through Akasa Air’s website or mobile app to save time at the terminal and reduce crowding at check-in counters.

Delhi Red Fort blast: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal tighten security after deadly explosion

Delhi Red Fort blast: In neighbouring Haryana, Director General of Police OP Singh announced a state-wide high alert. In a post on the social media platform X, the DGP urged the public to remain calm but vigilant.

Red Fort’s weekly closure on Monday spared Delhi from a larger tragedy

The Red Fort, one of Delhi’s most visited landmarks, remains closed to the public every Monday. This closure, locals believe, prevented a much larger tragedy. On any other day, the area sees heavy rush with tourists, food vendors, rickshaw pullers, and street shoppers.

Delhi enters GRAP-III zone as AQI breaches 400-mark despite a week of clear, sunny weather

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) on Monday registered a alarming 442, firmly placing it in the 'severe' category. The primary pollutants identified were PM2.5 and PM10, with levels recorded at 300 and 393, respectively.

Bengaluru on high alert after Delhi blast; police tighten security and checks at key locations

Delhi Red Fort blast: Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that strict surveillance and patrolling have been implemented throughout the city.

Red Fort blast: Delhi-NCR schools and colleges remain open amid high alert

Delhi Red Fort blast: Despite the heightened state of alert across the city, no directive to close schools or colleges was issued by the Delhi government.

Delhi blast victim was sole breadwinner, supported family of 8

Delhi blast: For a family in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, Ashok was the only source of livelihood. The 40-year-old Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus conductor was the sole breadwinner for a family of eight, including his wife, four children, mother and elder brother.