From Meity SoPs to Intermediaries to Latest Update on Red Fort Car Blast Probe: Read Today’s News Wrap

1. India-Bhutan Friendship Powers Forward: PM Modi Inaugurates 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day visit to Bhutan, inaugurated the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk. Funded by India at Rs 7,500 crore, the project boosts Bhutan’s power capacity by 40% and strengthens clean energy ties between the two nations.

Highlights:

• Fully commissioned in August 2025.
• Funded with a 30% grant and a 70% concessional loan from India.
• Jointly built by India’s NHPC and Bhutan’s DGPC.
• Adds to six major India-backed hydropower projects in Bhutan.
• India pledges Rs 10,000 crore for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan.
• New India-Bhutan railway and smart city projects announced.

2. MEA Slams Pakistan For “Delirious Lies” On Islamabad Blast and Baseless Allegations Against India

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected Pakistan’s claims, blaming India for the suicide bombing outside the Islamabad District Court that killed at least 12 people. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the allegations “baseless and unfounded,” saying Pakistan is trying to divert attention from its internal political and military crisis. He added that the international community is aware of Pakistan’s false narratives and will not be misled.

The blast, claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and despite the TTP’s claim, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of sponsoring the attack, calling it part of an effort to destabilize Pakistan.

3. Retired Teacher Arrested in Assam for Posting Hate Messages on Delhi Blast; CM Sarma Orders Crackdown

A retired school principal from Hailakandi district, Nazrul Islam Barbhuyan, has been arrested in Assam for posting social media comments on the recent Delhi blast, calling it an “election result.” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said police are monitoring social media and have been instructed to arrest anyone promoting or celebrating terrorism. He warned that any support for radical Islamic terror will be dealt with strictly.

Meanwhile, Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi faced backlash after calling the Delhi blast an “election stunt” before the Bihar polls. Assam minister Pijush Hazarika slammed the remark as “cheap politics,” after which the MP deleted his post following public criticism.

4. EAM Jaishankar Meets Canadian Counterpart Anand, Discusses Trade and Energy Cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Niagara, Canada, and discussed strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, security, and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar appreciated the progress under the India-Canada New Roadmap 2025 and said he looked forward to rebuilding the bilateral partnership. The meeting followed Anand’s recent visit to India, where both countries agreed to start ministerial-level talks on trade and investment soon.

5. PFI’s ‘India 2047’ Islamist Blueprint Back in Focus Amid Delhi Car Blast Probe

The investigation into the November 10 Delhi blast has led to multiple arrests in Jammu and Kashmir as well as other parts of India. As per media reports citing sources, the investigation indicates strong possibility that the Delhi Car Blast case has links with Pulwama-Faridabad terror module. It is being suspected that the explosion is connected with multiple arrests linked with the Pulwama-Faridabad “white collar” terror module. Either in connection with the Red fort car blast case or in Pulwama Faridabad module, several highly radicalised, educated Islamists including Doctors, Imam have been arrested so far.

Now, amid the ongoing crackdown on terror related infrastructure, The Commune has dug out a PFI’s document that wants India to be an Islamic State by 2047, the year when the country will be marking the centenary of its Independence. Banned after the famous “Operation Octopus”, the Popular Front of India had prepared a “vision document” titled, India Vision 2047, which reportedly had also talked about building an elaborate network of medical professionals, though worded in euphemism. However, the criminal antecedents of the banned Islamist outfit, the communal undertone and the intended involvement of PFI in academic institutions warrant a deeper and a renewed focus despite the cover of idealistically worded “Initiatives”.

6. Blast From The Past: Amid Shrill Rhetoric On ‘Intelligence Failure’, Here’s How Indian Security Forces Cracked A Whip on Islamist Terror Outfit, PFI – Operation Octopus

• Popular Front of India (PFI) was banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 28 September 2022 for five years under UAPA.​
• The ban followed multiple charges: involvement in terror activities, spreading communal disharmony, targeted killings, and role in communal clashes.​
• The most notorious example was the Phulwari Sharif terror module bust in Bihar (July 2022), which led to the discovery of PFI’s “India Vision 2047” document.​
• This document outlined a plan to establish an Islamic state in India by 2047, including subjugating the “coward majority community”, bring back the “glory of Islam” in India and recruiting loyal Muslims into government departments including executive and judicial positions as well as the Police and the Army.
• The PFI’s agenda included mass mobilization, training cadres, and seeking support from friendly Islamic countries with Turkey being specifically mentioned.​
• Crackdown
• The largest-ever crackdown, Operation Octopus, spanned 15 states and involved NIA, ED, IB, CRPF, and 15 state agencies.​
• Agencies conducted a midnight raid at 4 A.M., simultaneously raiding 93 locations and arresting 106 members of Islamist outfits.​
• The action was linked to 5 cases previously registered by NIA.​
• The Phulwari Sharif terror module was training terrorists 15 days before PM Modi’s visit to Patna.​
• The “India Vision 2047” document was an 8-page internal circulation plan, explicitly calling for converting India into an Islamic state and neutralising those opposing PFI’s interests.

7. Meity Issues New SOPs On Non-Consensual Intimate Images, Mandates Intermediaries To Remove Them Within 24 Hours of Complaint

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) to ensure faster removal of Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) from online platforms, as directed by the Madras High Court. Under the new rules, online platforms must take down such content within 24 hours of receiving a complaint from the victim, their representative, or a government agency. The SoP defines NCII as any private, nude, sexual, or morphed image shared without consent. Victims can report through social media apps, the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, One Stop Centres, or by dialling 1930. The SoP also directs major platforms to use hash-matching tools to stop re-uploads and to work with the Home Ministry’s cyber coordination centre through the Sahyog portal.

8. Over 150 Detained, 1,400 Sites Raided in J&K’s Largest-Ever ‘Non-Kinetic’ Anti-Terror Operation

In a major crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained over 150 people after raiding more than 1,400 locations across the Valley in the past five days as part of its largest-ever ‘non-kinetic’ operation. Those detained include terror associates on bail, individuals in contact with Pakistan-based terrorists, and relatives of active militants. The operation aims to dismantle terror networks and disrupt communication channels used for militant activities. This massive action follows the busting of a transnational module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), and comes as Delhi and nearby regions remain on high alert after the Red Fort car blast on November 10, which killed around 8 people and is suspected to have links with JeM.

9. PM Modi Visits Red Fort Blast Victims at Delhi’s LNJP Hospital After Returning From Bhutan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the injured victims of the Red Fort blast at Delhi’s LNJP Hospital on Wednesday, soon after returning from his Bhutan visit. The blast at the historic site had killed 8 people and injured over 20. PM Modi met the injured personally, enquired about their health, and was briefed by doctors and officials about their condition.

10. India’s Strong Domestic Market Shields It from Global Volatility, Says World Bank Economist Aurelien Kruse

World Bank Lead Economist Aurelien Kruse has said that India’s huge domestic market makes it less vulnerable to global uncertainties, highlighting the country’s strong economic fundamentals and demographic advantage. Speaking to ANI, Kruse said India will remain the fastest-growing large economy, with growth expected between 6.3% and 7% in the coming years. He added that India’s expanding working-age population, growing digital ecosystem, and innovation capabilities will continue to drive productivity. Kruse emphasized that the next challenge for India is to accelerate growth beyond 6% by improving efficiency and integrating more deeply into global value chains.

11. How India busted the Pulwama–Faridabad “white-collar” terror module

• It all began on 19 Oct 2025, when objectionable posters surfaced near Srinagar’s Nowgam post. J&K Police registered an FIR—first hint of renewed Jaish-e-Mohammed activity.
• Between 20–27 Oct, clerics Maulvi Irfan Ahmad Waghe (Shopian) & Zameer Ahmad (Ganderbal) were arrested. Devices recovered showed links to medical contacts in NCR.
• 5 Nov: UP doctor Adeel arrested in Saharanpur—suspected handler connecting Kashmir cadre with “campus operatives.”
• Intel pointed to a medical college network.
• 7 Nov: AK-56 rifle & ammo seized from Anantnag hospital, exposing active logistic routes.
• 8 Nov: Raids at Al-Falah Medical College, Faridabad uncovered additional weapons, pistols, and explosives were seized from Al-Falah Medical College  —1st sign of “white-collar” terror ring.
• Dr. Muzzammil was arrested soon after.
• 9 Nov: A suspect nicknamed “Madarasi” picked up from Dhauj, Faridabad. His disclosure led to the next day’s biggest find.
• 10 Nov: 2,563 kg explosives seized from Imam Hafeez Ishtiyaq’s house near Al-Falah Masjid in Faridabad—India’s biggest recovery since Pulwama.
• Red Fort car blast occurred the same day. CCTV linked the car to absconding Dr. Umar, part of the same module.
• NIA took over the probe on 11 Nov. Forensics confirmed the Red Fort blast used explosive material identical to that seized in Faridabad.

In India’s agencies thwarted a massive JeM-backed plot—neutralizing doctors-turned-terror operatives before tragedy scaled further.

12. No Connection with Detained Doctors: Al-Falah University VC Denies Terror Links, Assures Full Cooperation with Investigation

The Vice-Chancellor of Al-Falah University, Professor Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Anand, issued a statement strongly denying and condemning the allegations that explosives were stored on the university campus in Faridabad. She clarified that the two doctors taken into custody had only an official association with the university and nothing beyond that. She added, “As alleged by some platforms, no such chemicals or materials are being used, stored, or handled inside the university premises.” The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that the university’s laboratories are used only for academic and training purposes and that no objectionable chemicals are stored on the campus. The university has assured full cooperation with the investigation agencies in this national security-related matter.

13. Kannauj: Minor Student Kidnapped, Forced to Wear Burqa, Pressured for Religious Conversion and Marriage, Accused Arrested After Encounter

In Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district, police arrested 25-year-old Imran, the accused in a love jihad case, after an encounter. Following a joint operation by Taalgram police and the Special Operations Group (SOG), Imran opened fire at the officers. The police retaliated, injuring him in his right leg before taking him into custody.

According to media reports, Imran lured a minor Hindu schoolgirl into a relationship and then persuaded her to elope with him. He allegedly forced her to wear a burqa and pressured her to convert to Islam and marry him. When she refused, he physically assaulted her and threatened to release obscene videos online.

The victim somehow managed to escape from his clutches and returned home, where she told her family everything. Even after that, the accused continued to threaten her and her relatives with death. Based on the family’s complaint, police filed a case under the POCSO Act.

According to the victim’s mother, Imran used the help of a Muslim woman to trap Hindu girls and would later post their videos on social media. She claimed that he had already deceived around ten Hindu girls in a similar manner.

Police recovered an illegal pistol, one used cartridge, and two live rounds from the accused. Authorities also found several pictures, chats, and evidence of fraud involving other girls on his phone. Police are now searching for his associates.

14. Donald Trump Defends Foreign Students in US, Warns Enrollment Cuts Could Harm Universities

US President Donald Trump has defended the presence of international students in the United States, describing it as beneficial for business and essential for sustaining the country’s higher education system. Speaking to Fox News host Laura Ingraham, President Trump cautioned that reducing international enrollment could financially devastate American colleges, many of which depend on overseas tuition. He stressed that students from countries like China contribute significantly, paying more than twice the tuition of domestic students and supporting the US economy. Doanld Trump argued that cutting foreign enrollment could push nearly half of US colleges, including smaller institutions and historically Black universities, out of business. He emphasized that welcoming international students is not just altruistic but a strategic economic move to keep universities thriving. These comments contrast with past administration actions tightening visa rules and limiting student numbers from certain countries.

15. After UNESCO Recognition, CM Yogi Adityanath Launches ‘One District, One Cuisine’ to Promote Uttar Pradesh’s Culinary Heritage Globally

Following UNESCO’s recognition of Lucknow as a Creative City of Gastronomy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the “One District, One Cuisine” (ODOC) initiative to celebrate and globalize the state’s traditional dishes. Inspired by the successful One District, One Product scheme, ODOC aims to highlight each district’s unique cuisine, linking food with culture, identity, and tourism.

CM Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to participate by sharing photos and videos of their local dishes on social media using #OneDistrictOneCuisine. He emphasized that every district from Lucknow’s chaat to Mathura’s peda, reflects the state’s diverse food traditions. Experts believe the initiative will preserve age-old recipes, encourage entrepreneurship, and strengthen culinary tourism.

This campaign, aligned with UNESCO’s vision of creativity-driven development, positions Uttar Pradesh as a hub of cultural and gastronomic richness, ensuring that every district’s flavour earns recognition on the global map.

16. From Colonial Mindset to Vishwaguru Vision: RSS Leader Parag Abhyankar Urges Reclaiming Bharat’s True Identity Beyond India

In Bhubaneswar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Seva Pramukh Parag Abhyankar said that real Swatantrata means building a self-reliant Bharat rooted in native values, not just freedom from British rule. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Yuva Sammelan at Utkal University, he noted that though India gained independence in 1947, true freedom will come only when the nation governs through its own educational, judicial, and economic systems. Abhyankar criticized the continued use of “India, that is Bharat,” calling it a reflection of a lingering colonial mindset that limits the country’s potential. He said Bharat was once the Vishwaguru, leading the world in knowledge and prosperity, but modern governance still follows colonial frameworks. Citing Swami Vivekananda, he urged the youth to revive Bharat’s ancient moral and cultural spirit. The event witnessed strong youth participation, patriotic performances, and calls to build a self-reliant, value-based Bharat.

17. Grand Ramayana Park in Ayodhya to Feature 22-Foot Ravana Statue and Epic Battle Theme

The Yogi Adityanath government is developing a magnificent Ramayana Park in Ayodhya to promote spiritual and cultural tourism. Built near the sacred Guptar Ghat, believed to be the site of Lord Rama’s jal samadhi, the park will artistically recreate major episodes from the Ramayana through life-sized sculptures and themed installations.

The main attraction will be a 22-foot-tall statue of Ravana, depicting his final battle with Lord Rama. Surrounding it will be statues of Lord Rama, Hanuman, Sugriva, Vibhishana and Angada, bringing the legendary fight between good and evil to life.

Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi stated that the park will present the divinity and timeless moral values of the Ramayana in an engaging way. A grand Ram Darbar featuring Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana will also be showcased.

This initiative aligns with Uttar Pradesh’s vision to make Ayodhya a world-class religious and cultural destination, blending devotion art and tourism.

18. Notorious Zubair’s Brother Aamir and His Aide Shahrukh Arrested in Aligarh, Accused in Forced Conversion and Kidnapping Cases

In Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh, police have arrested Aamir, the brother of notorious criminal Zubair alias Khanna, along with his associate Shahrukh, in connection with a case related to love jihad and religious conversion. Both are accused of kidnapping a young woman. According to the victim’s mother, the accused pressured her daughter to withdraw the case and forced her to sign several important documents under threat. Inspector Shivprasad Singh informed that Aamir and Shahrukh had been absconding for the past year. Aamir faces nine cases of kidnapping, rape, and forced religious conversion, while Shahrukh has eight criminal cases registered against him.

19. Chhattisgarh: Six Maoists Killed in Encounter in Bijapur, Several Weapons Seized

In Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, six Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces on November 11. A joint team of Bijapur and Dantewada DRG (District Reserve Guard) and STF (Special Task Force) was conducting a search operation in the National Park area when the clash took place. Security forces recovered several weapons from the slain Maoists, including an INSAS rifle, a Sten gun, a .303 rifle, and other arms and explosive materials.

20. Students Protest Against Yunus Government in Bangladesh for Cancelling Music Teacher Recruitment, Accused of “Bowing to Islamic Hardliners”

In Bangladesh, students and teachers have taken to the streets against the Yunus government, turning the protest into a major cultural movement. The demonstrations began after the government decided to cancel the recruitment of music and physical education teachers in primary schools. Defending its decision, the government claimed it was due to administrative and budget-related issues. However, protesters allege that the Yunus government took this step under pressure from Islamic groups who labelled these subjects as “un-Islamic.” At Dhaka University, hundreds of students protested by singing the national anthem and strongly opposing the government’s decision. Protesters carried banners reading, “You can stop music in schools, but you cannot take it out of the hearts of Bangladeshis.”

21. Fake NIA Officer Woman Arrested at Delhi IGI Airport with 11.350 Kg of Narcotic Substance; Fake ID Recovered

At Delhi’s IGI Airport, the Customs Department’s Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) arrested an Indian woman arriving from Bangkok with 11.350 kilograms of hydroponic weed (drugs). To avoid inspection, the woman went into the washroom and wore a jacket bearing the National Emblem and the NIA logo. She had also hidden the drugs in bags marked with the NIA logo. When questioned strictly, she presented a fake NIA identity card. The Customs officials arrested her under the NDPS Act.

22. Who will retain the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and the symbol ‘Bow and Arrow’? Supreme Court to deliver verdict today

The Supreme Court of India will announce its final verdict today in the ongoing dispute between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde over the name of the political party Shiv Sena and its election symbol ‘Bow and Arrow’, founded by Balasaheb Thackeray in 1966. In 2022, the Shiv Sena split into two factions, one led by Uddhav Thackeray and the other by Eknath Shinde. After hearing the petition filed by the Uddhav faction, the Supreme Court will decide who holds the legal right to the Shiv Sena name and its iconic symbol. All eyes are on whether the symbol will remain with the Shinde faction or be returned to Uddhav Thackeray.