A catastrophic blast ripped through the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, killing nine and injuring around 29–32 people. The explosion occurred while forensic teams and police were extracting samples from over 360 kg of explosives seized earlier in a terror‑module case tied to Faridabad. CCTV footage from a nearby house shows the moment of detonation and its massive force, and debris—including body parts—was found up to 300 metres away. Authorities say it was an accidental blast, though investigations continue. 

Dr Nisar ul Hassan, a former assistant professor of medicine at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital, was dismissed in November 2023 by the J&K lieutenant governor under Article 311(2)(c) for alleged “anti-national credentials.” He later taught at Al-Falah University, Faridabad, where he reportedly mentored Dr Umar Nabi — now suspected in the Red Fort car-blast terror module. Security agencies have long monitored Nisar for his separatist-leaning ideology; he even led the Doctors Association of Kashmir. After the November 10 explosion, he went missing and is being questioned as part of a “white-collar” Jaish-e-Mohammed terror network. (PC: India Today)

A massive explosion ripped through the Nowgam Police Station on the outskirts of Srinagar late Friday night, killing nine individuals—including forensic officials, police and revenue personnel—and injuring around 27 others. The blast occurred while teams were examining a cache of explosives seized from Faridabad earlier in connection with a terror-module probe. The lared the incident accidental and ruled out a terror attack, though investigators continue to probe all angles. (PC: The Hindu)

A powerful accidental blast tore through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, killing 7 people and injuring 27, according to officials. The explosion occurred while a forensic team and police were examining ammonium nitrate confiscated in a “white-collar” terror case from Faridabad. The station and nearby structures were heavily damaged, prompting a high-level investigation into possible safety lapses in handling such volatile materials. 

A major fire broke out in a warehouse on RN Mukherjee Road, just meters from Kolkata Police Headquarters at Lalbazar, early Thursday. Six fire tenders were deployed to fight the blaze, which released dense black smoke that reduced visibility and caused breathing difficulties in the area. The warehouse reportedly stored car parts, chemicals, and other flammable materials. Officials suspect a short circuit as the cause, but a full investigation is underway. 

In a frightening incident at Bannerghatta Biological Park near Bengaluru, a leopard suddenly jumped onto a non-AC safari bus at around 1 PM. The animal reached through a small gap in the metal-mesh window and clawed a 56-year-old woman from Chennai, identified as Vahitha Banu. She received first aid at the spot and was later taken to a private hospital, where she is reported to be stable. In response, the park has suspended all non-AC bus safaris until a full safety review of the vehicles is completed. 

At the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, an explosion rocked the premises late Friday night, injuring at least eight personnel, including police officers and a forensic team. The blast occurred during a routine inspection of ammonium nitrate—seized earlier in connection with a “white-collar” terror module from Faridabad. Vehicles in the compound were damaged, and emergency responders were forced to close roads leading to the station. Authorities are investigating whether the explosion was caused by mishandling or chemical instability. 

In the recent Bihar Assembly elections, a surge of female participation proved decisive in securing a strong victory for Nitish Kumar’s NDA alliance. Women’s voting turnout—around 71%—far outpaced men’s, reflecting deep support for schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which provided ₹10,000 to over a crore women. Combined with long-term policies like panchayat reservations and self-help groups (Jeevika), this “women-first” strategy consolidated a reliable vote base, tipping the electoral balance firmly in favor of Kumar. (PC: ANI)

Security forces on Friday razed the house of Dr Umar Nabi in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. Nabi is accused of orchestrating the November 10 car-bombing near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 13 people. Investigations reveal he was part of a terror module linked to both Jaish‑e‑Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat‑ul‑Hind, operating under the guidance of a foreign handler codenamed “Ukasa”. The plot traced back to Turkey in 2022 where the group allegedly trained and communicated via encrypted apps to carry out multi-city attacks. 

Under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is projected to lead in just 32 of the 143 seats it contested in the 2025 Bihar elections, marking its second-worst performance in the state’s history. While the RJD still claims the highest vote share among parties—a sign of strong individual margins—it failed to convert votes into seats, suffering a collapse in close contests. At the same time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) appear set to return to power in a significant win. (PC: NDTV)