Police said the Hyundai i20 that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, killing eight people, was once owned by a man from Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama. The original owner, Mohd Salman from Gurugram, told police he had sold the car to a man named Tariq from Pulwama. Investigators are checking if Tariq later sold it again. The car, bearing number HR26 CE 7674, exploded near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station at 6:52 pm. The blast also damaged several vehicles. Home Minister Amit Shah has briefed Prime Minister Modi and ordered a detailed probe. (PC: NDTV)

Two men have been detained after a car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed eight people on Monday evening. Police identified them as Salman from Gurugram and Devender from Okhla, the former owners of the white Hyundai i20 that exploded. Gurugram Police said the car was first registered to Salman, who sold it to Devender about 18 months ago. The car may have later changed hands again in Ambala. Both men are being questioned to trace the full chain of ownership. Investigators have not yet confirmed any terror links. Home Minister Amit Shah said all angles are being investigated. (PC: HT)

A devastating blast outside Gate 1 of Red Fort's Lal Qila metro station killed several people at 6:52 PM Monday when a slow-moving vehicle exploded at a red light. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha confirmed nearby vehicles caught fire, with eyewitnesses reporting body parts on roads. Home Minister Amit Shah briefed PM Modi as state agencies went on high alert, including Indo-Nepal border security. The blast followed recovery of nearly 3,000 kg explosives, including 350 kg ammonium nitrate, from Faridabad residences linked to J&K doctors Adil Rather and Muzammil Shakeel. Police cracked an inter-state terrorist module connected to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, arresting eight individuals total.

A powerful explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station killed eight people, with sources suggesting links to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The blast occurred at 6:52 PM in a slow-moving car stopped at a traffic signal near Gate No. 1, close to Gauri Shankar Mandir. Intelligence sources indicate the attack pattern matches JeM's three-month interval operations, following Pahalgam and Mahadev strikes. Delhi Police Commissioner suggested the device could be a sticky bomb, possibly involving ANFO explosives (ammonium nitrate-fuel oil mixture). NSG, NIA, and forensic teams responded immediately. The explosion's intensity shattered windows meters away, causing widespread panic. Home Minister was briefed as investigations continue into the terror link.

Following the deadly Red Fort Metro Station blast killing 10 and injuring 24, Delhi was placed on high alert alongside multiple cities and states. Mumbai, Kolkata, Dehradun, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh intensified security measures. Preliminary reports suggest the explosion originated from a slow-moving vehicle near Gate No. 1. Delhi Police, NSG, and specialized squads cordoned off the Chandni Chowk area. CISF-secured installations including Delhi Metro stations, Red Fort, government buildings, and IGI Airport activated continuous monitoring. Haryana issued directives for enhanced vigilance at crowded places and historical sites. Uttar Pradesh deployed security forces statewide, tightening Delhi-Noida border checks. The blast coincided with authorities busting an interstate terror module, recovering 2,900 kg suspected ammonium nitrate intended for powerful IEDs targeting Delhi.

A devastating explosion near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday left Delhi residents traumatized, killing eight and injuring several others. A local shopkeeper described never hearing "such a loud blast," stating he "fell three times" and felt "everyone was going to die." The explosion occurred in a car near Gate No. 1, spreading fire to 3-4 nearby vehicles. Seven fire tenders responded while Delhi Police Special Cell investigated. The blast's intensity shattered windows meters away and shook nearby buildings in the congested area. Auto driver Zeeshan, injured in the blast, reported the exploding car was a Swift Dzire just two feet ahead. The incident followed recovery of 360 kg suspected ammonium nitrate from Faridabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation following a devastating car blast near Red Fort Metro Station's Gate No. 1 that killed eight people and injured 16 others. Modi contacted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking a detailed update on the incident and ongoing investigation. The blast occurred around 6:55 PM, immediately prompting fire services and probe agencies to respond to the scene. Intelligence sources confirmed the incident as terror-related, leading to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) anti-terror team's deployment at the site. The Prime Minister continues monitoring developments as security agencies work to determine the explosion's cause and identify those responsible for the deadly attack in Delhi's historic area.

Mumbai topped Asia's happiness chart in the 2025 TimeOut Survey, ranking 5th globally and 1st in India. An impressive 94% of residents reported feeling happy living in the city, celebrating its vibrant culture, energy, and strong community spirit. Beyond Mumbai, other Asian cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, and Bangkok also ranked among the continent's happiest destinations. The survey reveals that vibrant urban life keeps residents fulfilled and joyful in their daily lives. India leads with Mumbai setting the happiness benchmark, demonstrating how city culture, neighbourly bonds, and lifestyle choices significantly impact overall satisfaction across Asia's diverse metropolises, making urban living increasingly desirable. (PC: NDTV)

A devastating car blast near Delhi's Red Fort killed eight people on Monday evening, prompting deployment of NSG and NIA teams to the explosion site. The blast occurred around 6:55 PM in the crowded Chandni Chowk area, with such intensity that streetlights shattered and cars were flung 150 meters away. Fifteen people were brought to Lok Nayak Hospital; eight were declared dead on arrival, three remain critically injured. The explosion, suspected in an Eco van, damaged 5-6 vehicles and shattered glass across the area. Fifteen fire engines responded, controlling the blaze while police cordoned off the site. Mumbai implemented high alert measures. The incident coincided with 2,900 kg explosives recovered from Faridabad, foiling a Delhi attack conspiracy.

Delhi was placed on high alert following a devastating explosion near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, claiming eight lives and damaging multiple vehicles. The blast occurred near Gate number 1 after several vehicles caught fire around 7:05 PM. Seven fire tenders were dispatched immediately to the scene, which was cordoned off for public safety. The explosion's intensity shattered windows of vehicles parked several meters away and reverberated through nearby buildings in the congested area. Witnesses described unprecedented panic as flames engulfed burning cars. A local shopkeeper called it the loudest explosion he'd ever heard. The incident follows yesterday's terror module bust by Jammu Kashmir police involving Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind across multiple states.