A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured many others. Witnesses described the moment as chaotic and terrifying. “Rickshaws blew up, body parts of people scattered during the explosion,” said Mohsin Ali, a local worker. Another witness, Shamim, said, “We were so scared, there was a huge fireball up in the air.” The blast, which occurred around 7 pm, set nearby vehicles and stalls on fire. Authorities said many victims were charred beyond recognition, and rescue teams worked overnight to identify the bodies. (PC: AP, Reuters)

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the city is “in shock” after the Red Fort car blast that killed 13 people on Monday evening. She announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the families of those who died, ₹5 lakh for the permanently disabled, and ₹2 lakh for the seriously injured. “The Delhi government stands firmly with every affected family,” she said on X, adding that medical care will be provided to all victims. The blast occurred near the Lal Quila Metro Station and set several cars on fire. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is probing the case from all possible angles. (PC: ANI, Hindustan Times)

The family of Dr Umar Un Nabi, the suspected Red Fort blast suicide bomber, expressed disbelief over his alleged involvement in the terror attack that killed 13 people. His sister-in-law Muzamil described him as an introvert who focused solely on studies and work, lacking many friends. Security forces detained Nabi's husband, brother-in-law, and mother-in-law for questioning. The family last spoke with Nabi on Friday when he mentioned being busy with examinations. Recently engaged and having visited home two months ago, Nabi worked at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad. Preliminary findings suggest he transported explosive materials to Delhi. Investigators believe he died in the blast while inside the Hyundai i20.

Dr Shaheen Saeed, a lady doctor from Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for her critical role in financing and facilitating the Delhi Red Fort blast and Faridabad terror module. Intelligence sources reveal she was associated with Dr Umar, who drove the exploding car killing twelve people. Shaheen was radicalised during Jaish-e-Mohammed's drive to establish a women's brigade for psychological warfare in India, overseeing female recruitments. Investigators believe she helped pool Rs 35-40 lakh for funding the attack. She made multiple visits to Jammu and Kashmir and used encrypted medical welfare and NGO channels to mask fund transfers. The vehicle containing recovered weapons was traced to her name, deepening her conspiracy involvement. (PC: India Today)

India’s cricket captain Shubman Gill said he was “disturbed by the distressing events” after a deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 12 people and injured many others. In a post on X, he wrote, “My thoughts are with everyone impacted. Hoping for peace, safety, and strength for all.” The blast occurred on Monday evening, prompting heightened security in Kolkata, where Team India is preparing for the Test series against South Africa. The Ministry of Home Affairs has handed the probe to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), suggesting a possible terror link. The death toll rose after more victims succumbed. (PC: TOI)

Bollywood singer Palak Muchhal has entered the Guinness World Records for helping fund 3,800 heart surgeries for children from poor families. Through the Palak-Palash Charitable Foundation, which she runs with her brother Palash, she uses all her concert earnings to support life-saving operations. Her charity work began in childhood after seeing underprivileged kids struggling during a train journey. Over the years, she has raised crores through concerts to save young lives. Her husband, composer Mithoon, also supports her mission. Palak said even when funds fall short, surgeries never stop. Her efforts also earned recognition in the Limca Book of Records. (PC: Facebook)

Security agencies have arrested Dr Shaheen Saeed, a doctor from Uttar Pradesh, for funding and aiding a terror network linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast. Investigators say she used her medical background and NGO networks to move money secretly. Shaheen was associated with Dr Umar, suspected to have driven the car that exploded near Red Fort, killing twelve people. She also had close ties with key accused Muzammil. Officials believe she arranged Rs 35–40 lakh for the group. Sources say she was part of a Jaish-e-Mohammed plan to build a women’s recruitment and psychological warfare wing in India. (PC: News18)

New CCTV footage has shown the alleged Delhi suicide bomber, Dr Umar Mohammad, at the Badarpur toll plaza on Monday morning. He was seen wearing a mask and collecting a receipt while driving the Hyundai i20 used in the Red Fort blast. The car crossed the toll at 8:13 am and was later spotted in Okhla before reaching the Red Fort area. It was parked near the monument for hours before exploding around 6:30 pm, killing at least nine people and injuring over 20. Investigators said Mohammad never left the car, fearing the explosives inside might be discovered.

Home Minister Amit Shah has directed agencies to “hunt down each and every culprit” behind the Red Fort car explosion that killed 13 people on Monday evening. The blast occurred near the Lal Quila Metro Station, and its cause remains unknown. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now probing the case. Police said the Hyundai i20 car was bought by Dr Umar Un Nabi from Pulwama, who is missing. His three relatives have been detained for questioning. “Everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agencies,” Shah said after reviewing Delhi’s security situation in two meetings. (PC: Ministry of Home Affairs)

The blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has left nine families shattered, with six victims identified so far. Among them were Pankaj Saini, a 22-year-old cab driver from Bihar; Noman from Uttar Pradesh, who ran a cosmetic shop; and Ashok Kumar, a Delhi bus conductor supporting eight family members. Also killed were Amar Kataria, a chemist, and Dinesh Kumar Mishra, a shop worker from Shravasti. All were ordinary men caught in an unexpected tragedy. Outside Delhi’s Lok Nayak Hospital, grieving families waited in silence, mourning loved ones whose lives ended in the sudden, deadly explosion.