Top News of the Day: Delhi Red Fort Blast, Dr Shaheen Arrested for JeM Links, SC Rejects UAPA Bail

Best Morning to Send a Message”: SC Denies Bail to UAPA Accused a Day After Red Fort Blast, Reinforces Strict Bail Norms

A day after the deadly Red Fort car blast in Delhi that killed eight people, the Supreme Court refused to grant bail to a man accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a separate case. During the hearing, Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, representing the accused, said it was “not the best morning” to argue the case after such tragic events.

In response, Justice Vikram Nath remarked, “Best morning to send a message.” The Bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, noted that the accused had formed a WhatsApp group where a flag closely resembling that of ISIS was found, along with inflammatory material. The defense argued that only Islamic literature was seized, no explosives were recovered, and the accused was 70% disabled. However, the Court rejected the bail plea, citing the seriousness of the charges, while directing that the trial be completed within two years. With this, the apex court has inadvertently sent a ringing message to the High Courts as well to not be overly lenient in issuing bails to UAPA accused in serious cases that are of national security importance.

After the Delhi Red Fort blast, 50–60 kg of explosives recovered from Faridabad; 2 more suspects detained

A major revelation has come to light in the Delhi Red Fort blast case. On November 11, 2025, the Crime Branch recovered 50 to 60 kilograms of explosive material from Sector 56 in Faridabad and detained two suspects. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has termed the explosion a terrorist act and handed over the investigation to the NIA. The Delhi Police has registered a case under the UAPA in connection with the blast.

Indian-Origin Engineer Siddhant Awasthi Steps Down as Tesla’s Cybertruck Head After Eight Remarkable Years

Siddhant Awasthi, an Indian-origin engineer who led Tesla’s Cybertruck program, has announced his resignation after more than eight years with the company. Starting his journey as an intern, Awasthi rose to a key leadership role, overseeing Cybertruck engineering, large-scale production, and product strategy. He also headed the Model 3 program in 2023. In an emotional LinkedIn post, he thanked Elon Musk, mentors, and colleagues, calling his time at Tesla “an incredible run.” Awasthi highlighted his contributions to the Model 3 ramp-up, Giga Shanghai, and the launch of the Cybertruck before turning 30. His exit comes as Tesla faces declining quarterly profits and product challenges, including Cybertruck recalls. Though he has not revealed his next move, Awasthi expressed deep pride in Tesla’s impact, saying he remains confident in the company’s future and is excited to begin a new chapter in his professional journey.

IIT Bombay Female Student Allege Islamists Mob Issued “Death Threat” Over Noise Complaint

A disturbing incident of Islamist intolerance has come to light from India’s premium education institute IIT Bombay. The incident reportedly unfolded on the night of 9 November 2025. A female student raised a concern about loud music being played past the campus’s permitted hours (beyond 10 PM). Immediately following her complaint, approximately a 50-member strong Islamist mob reportedly surrounded her near Hostel 10 and began intimidating her.

According to eyewitnesses, when male students intervened to help her, the group turned violent—physically assaulting some and issuing explicit death threats by saying “we will kill you”.

The institute’s administration and the Mumbai Police are yet to formally respond. A student advocacy X handle named “IIT B for Bharat” has demanded a transparent, impartial investigation, emphasising that such mob intimidation has no place in an academic environment.

Dr Shaheen Shahid Tasked to Set Up Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Women’s Wing in India, Says Delhi Police

Dr Shaheen Shahid, a Lucknow-based doctor, has been arrested for her alleged links with Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). According to Delhi Police, she was assigned to establish the Indian branch of JeM’s women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, headed by Sadia Azhar, the sister of JeM founder Masood Azhar, in Pakistan. Sadia’s husband, Yusuf Azhar, who played a key role in the 1999 Kandahar hijacking, was killed in Operation Sindoor on May 7.

Police arrested Dr Shaheen after recovering an assault rifle from her car during a crackdown on a JeM terror module in Faridabad, where nearly 2,900 kg of explosives were seized. Investigators linked her to Dr Muzammil Ganaie, alias Musaib, from Pulwama, who worked at Al-Falah University near Delhi. Reports suggest JeM formed Jamaat-ul-Mominaat in October to recruit women, including wives of militants and poor students from Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, Karachi, and Muzaffarabad.

Former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal rebukes Raghuram Rajan over US tariffs remark

In a strongly worded statement, former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal condemned ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan for blaming the government of Narendra Modi for the sharp U.S. import duties on India. Sibal labelled Rajan’s comments as “cheap political blows” and asserted that India did not capitulate to American pressure under the Modi government. He emphasised that the U.S. tariffs were driven by Washington’s self-interest rather than personal rapport between leaders. He also challenged Rajan’s comparison between India and Pakistan’s tariff treatment by asking whether India should emulate Pakistan’s approach. Rajan, speaking at a global forum, had criticised the 50 % duty on Indian imports, higher than the 19 % imposed on Pakistan and called it a diplomatic embarrassment for India. Sibal responded by stating that friendly relations do not mean surrendering national interests, and he argued firmly that India’s sovereign choices cannot be judged as government failure.

Odisha Builder Arrested for Running Fake Online Sales of Mahaprasad from the Puri Jagannath Temple

In a significant crackdown, the cyber-police unit in Puri arrested a real-estate builder from Bhubaneswar, identified as Dispoza Pattnaik, for operating a website called shreeprasad.org that claimed to deliver the sacred Mahaprasad from the Jagannath Temple, Puri kitchen to devotees’ homes. The site falsely used temple images and promoted orders with prices ranging from ₹700 to ₹1,000, misleading people into believing the service was authorised. The complaint, filed by the Temple’s Officer-on-Special-Duty Hemant Kumar Padhi, led to tracing the linked phone number and Pattnaik’s arrest in Bhubaneswar. Police said the temple’s own authorised marketplace, Ananda Bazaar, is the only valid source for Mahaprasad, and warned devotees to avoid such fraudulent online platforms.

US Embassy Issues Security Alert After Deadly Explosion Near Delhi’s Red Fort

The US Embassy in New Delhi issued an urgent security alert to American citizens in India after a powerful explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station killed nine people and injured several others on November 10 evening. The embassy advised US citizens to avoid the affected area and remain cautious in crowded or tourist places. The blast occurred around 6:52 pm when a car at a traffic signal suddenly exploded, destroying three nearby vehicles and damaging streetlights, causing panic across Old Delhi. Investigators from the NIA and forensic teams are examining whether the explosion was an accident or a planned terror act. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and assured full support to the victims’ families.

India Calls on UN Security Council to Enforce “Zero-Tolerance” Policy on Illicit Arms Trafficking Following Blast Near Red Fort

India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a strict zero-tolerance approach toward parties involved in the illegal trade, movement or financing of weapons. The call came during an open UNSC debate on small arms on 10 November by India’s Permanent Representative, Parvathaneni Harish, just hours after a fatal explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight people and injured others. Ambassador Harish stressed that cross-border terrorism in India relies heavily on illicit arms flows, including through drone use, and demanded stronger enforcement of arms embargoes, better tracing systems, tighter national legislation and enhanced global cooperation. He emphasized that stopping the trafficking of small arms is vital not only for security but also for development, humanitarian stability and socio-economic growth.

Drug Smuggling Busted at Amritsar Airport: ₹47 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Marijuana Hidden in Clothes, 2 Arrested

At Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (SGRDJI Airport) in Amritsar, officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted two Indian passengers who had arrived on Scoot Airlines flight TR-512 from Singapore.

During the inspection of their checked-in luggage, officials discovered 47.70 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana hidden between layers of clothing. The seized drugs are estimated to be worth around ₹47.70 crore.

Both passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act. This is the largest drug seizure ever reported at Amritsar Airport, exposing a new smuggling route via Bangkok. The DRI has achieved a major success by uncovering this international drug trafficking network.

Canada: Three accused in Kapil Sharma’s ‘Caps Café’ shooting deported, linked to extortion network with roots in Punjab

The Canadian government has ordered the deportation of three Indian nationals involved in the shooting at comedian Kapil Sharma’s ‘Caps Café’ and connected to an extortion network.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) took this action as part of an investigation by the ‘BC Extortion Task Force’. The three accused were part of an organized crime group that targeted Punjabi-origin business owners and demanded payments in cryptocurrency.

This deportation is seen as a major step toward dismantling the active network behind the recent rise in violence and extortion threats in British Columbia.

Although the identities, nationalities, and destinations of the deported accused have not been made public yet, all three are linked to Punjab.

MP: Aamir Khan Leaves Islam and Returns to Sanatan Dharma, Takes the Name ‘Angad’, Vows to Serve Lord Mahadev

In Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district, Aamir Khan, a resident of Kotwada, has voluntarily left Islam and returned to Sanatan Dharma. Professionally a watchman, Aamir has now adopted the name Angad and announced that he will dedicate the rest of his life to serving Lord Bholenath.

Aamir said that he had been deeply influenced for a long time by Lord Shiva’s simplicity and compassion. Ashok Paliwal, the head of Khandwa’s famous Mahadev Temple Committee, respected his wish and completed the process of religious conversion through Vedic rituals, which included a bath with Ganga water, head shaving, and a sacred havan ceremony. Local people welcomed Angad’s decision warmly.

In Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, six people who had converted to Christianity ten years ago have returned to Hinduism through a ‘Ghar Wapsi’ ceremony

In Sarona village of Kanker, these six individuals re-adopted Sanatan Dharma with the support of the entire community. Former village committee president Ajay Hirwani and former BJP Mandal president Yashwant Surojiya, along with others, performed a traditional ritual by washing their feet to welcome them back into Hinduism.

Paradesi Baghel, who had converted to Christianity along with five family members ten years ago in the hope of better health and benefits, said that they voluntarily returned to their original faith and culture after facing social and family difficulties.

Red Fort Blast: Leftist-Islamist Propaganda Exposed, PIB Fact-Checks False Claim of CNG Cylinder Explosion

After the Delhi Red Fort blast, several self-proclaimed intellectuals, journalists, and social media users who often post in support of leftist and Islamist radicals began spreading a new claim.

Without any official confirmation, these leftist and Islamist handles alleged that the Delhi car blast was caused by a CNG cylinder explosion.

However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has now fact-checked and debunked this baseless claim. PIB clarified that no Delhi Police official has made any such confirmation.

The government has appealed to the public not to share any unverified information and to stay alert. Authorities also warned against the circulation of fake images — actually from the 2024 Lebanon incident — being falsely shared as photos of the Delhi blast.

It is noteworthy that security agencies are investigating all possible angles of the Delhi car blast case, and sources suggest a possible link to the Pulwama-Faridabad terror module.

Actress Hema Malini Slams Fake News About Dharmendra’s Death, Calls It ‘Unforgivable’

After false news about Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s death spread on social media and some news channels, his family has strongly denied the rumours. His wife, Hema Malini, expressed anger against the channels spreading fake news and wrote on X, “What’s happening is unforgivable! How can any responsible channel spread false news about someone who is responding to treatment and slowly recovering? This is extremely irresponsible and disrespectful. Please respect the family’s privacy and emotions.”

Meanwhile, their daughter Esha Deol clarified on Instagram that her father’s condition is stable and he is recovering well.

Delhi Red Fort Blast: Explosion Occurred Near Gauri Shankar and Jain Temples, Major Conspiracy Suspected

A massive car explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on 10 November 2025 killed around eight people and injured twenty-four others. The blast occurred just a few meters away from the 800-year-old Gauri Shankar Temple (about 100 meters away) and the Jain Temple (about 150 meters away) in Chandni Chowk. A Gurudwara and Jama Masjid are also located nearby. The area is heavily crowded, which raises suspicions of a planned attack on a religious and cultural center. Investigation agencies are probing a cross-border terrorism angle and possible involvement of Pakistan. The Kotwali Police have officially registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) with serious charges.

“Father’s condition stable, improving”: Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s death reports are false, says daughter Esha Deol

The family of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has completely denied reports of his death. His daughter Esha Deol confirmed on Instagram that her father’s condition is stable and improving. Dharmendra, who has been ill for a long time, is admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Esha requested fans to pray for his speedy recovery and respect the family’s privacy. Earlier, some media reports had claimed his death, which turned out to be false.