India
Police say blast caused by bomb, Red Fort closed for three days
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) The historic Red Fort in the national capital was on Tuesday closed to the public for the next three days by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) following a deadly explosion that killed 10 people and injured 24 others. In a significant development, the Delhi Police, during the day, formally…
Presiding officer dies after cardiac arrest during poll duty in Bihar’s Arwal
Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) A presiding officer, Arvind Kumar, died after cardiac arrest while he was on poll duty at Booth Number 189 in Arwal Assembly constituency undergoing polling under the second phase of the elections. Official sources said here today the officer was rushed to the hospital soon after he suffered heart attack while…
SC acquits Surendra Koli in the last remaining Nithari case
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court today acquitted Surendra Koli in the final case linked to the Nithari killings, bringing to an end the only remaining conviction against him in the 2005–2006 serial murder episodes in Noida. The Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice…
By-elections in seven states see steady voter turnout amid tight security
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) Voting is underway in by-elections for eight assembly constituencies spread across seven states, with the Election Commission implementing stringent security protocols to ensure a smooth and fair polling process. The constituencies going to polls include Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir, Anta in Rajasthan, Ghatshila in Jharkhand, Jubilee Hills…
‘This is a bomb blast,’ reads FIR of Delhi Red Fort explosion
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) The Delhi Police has stated “This is a bomb blast” in its First Information Report (FIR) lodged in connection with the Red Fort blast case, a copy of which was accessed by the UNI. The FIR also mentions that the wall of a Delhi Police Chowki was damaged in the…
Jairam Ramesh criticizes govt’s reactive anti-pollution measures in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today criticized the government’s heavy reliance on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat Delhi’s persistent pollution crisis, describing it as a reactive strategy that focuses on managing emergencies rather than preventing pollution at its source. “GRAP was expected to become less necessary over time…
Nehru’s epic 1958 Bhutan trek: A journey that shaped a friendship reminds Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Bhutan, the historic 1958 trek of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, is back in focus. The challenging expedition, undertaken 67 years ago, remains a cornerstone of the special relationship between India and Bhutan, reminds Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. “Nehru’s trek to Bhutan was…
NIA set to take over Delhi blast probe as terror links surface
New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) Sources have confirmed that the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed ten people and injured twenty-four, was a terror attack. Following the emergence of links between the Delhi blast and a recently busted terror module in Faridabad, the case is expected to be officially handed over to the federal…
31.38 pc polling in first four hours during second phase of Bihar assembly elections
Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) An estimated 31.38 percent electorate exercised their franchise during first four hours in second and final phase of Bihar assembly elections where polling was in progress amid tight security arrangements. According to office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), an estimated 31.38 percent electorate exercised their franchise in first four hours of…