Delhi will launch its first hot air balloon rides on November 29 after successful trials at DDA’s Baansera Park on the Yamuna riverfront. Lt Governor VK Saxena said the rides follow high safety standards and will add to the city’s recreation options. The service will soon expand to Asita, the Yamuna Sports Complex and the Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex. Each ride will cost ₹3,000 for a 15–20 minute aerial experience, with morning and evening slots based on weather. The balloons are tethered for safe and controlled flights. A certified operator will manage all launch and safety operations. (PC: India Today)

Investigators say Delhi bomber Umar Un Nabi used a large suitcase as a mobile bomb-making unit. He worked as a doctor at Al-Falah University in Faridabad and tested chemical compounds in his campus room. The suitcase contained chemicals and containers used to make the IED that later killed 15 people in Chandni Chowk. Another suspect, Muzamil Shakeel, told officials that Umar called himself the “emir” of their terror group and was highly educated. The group first planned to move explosives to Jammu and Kashmir, but the plan failed. Umar then gathered materials from the Nuh-Mewat region before the blast.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the “new India” neither fears nor bows down to terrorism. He spoke at an event in Kurukshetra marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Modi said India wants peace but will not compromise on security. He cited Operation Sindoor as an example. India launched the operation on May 7 after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. Indian forces struck terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The clashes continued for three days before a ceasefire on May 10. Modi said the world saw India’s strength. (PC: X/@NarendraModi)

Investigators say Umar Un Nabi, the suicide bomber who carried out the Delhi car blast near Red Fort, called himself the “emir” of a white collar terror module. Umar, a highly educated doctor who knew nine languages, reportedly projected himself as the leader and guided other members. He was recruited through a Jaish-e-Mohammed contact. Arrested suspects told police that Umar pushed the group to act, claiming Muslims in India faced danger. He made the explosive device himself and tested chemicals in his room. The blast in Chandni Chowk killed 15 people. Police recovered several bomb-making items during the probe.

Singer Palak Muchhal was seen at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday, where her brother, filmmaker Palash Muchhal, is believed to be under medical evaluation. This comes a day after his wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana was postponed. There is no official confirmation on Palash’s admission, as both families have asked for privacy. The wedding, set for 23 November, was stopped after Smriti’s father showed heart attack-like symptoms and was rushed to a hospital in Sangli. Reports say Palash felt severe emotional stress after the incident. Palak later shared a statement asking everyone to respect the families’ privacy. (PC: India Today)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the Assembly that singer Zubeen Garg’s death was not an accident but a “plain murder”. Garg, aged 52, died on September 19 while swimming in Singapore. Sarma made the statement during the Winter Session, after the opposition raised the issue through an adjournment motion. He clarified that the case did not involve culpable homicide or conspiracy, but insisted it was murder. A one-member inquiry commission, led by Justice Soumitra Saikia, is investigating the incident. The panel has extended the deadline for evidence and statements to December 12 as it examines all circumstances around the death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron Dharma flag at the newly built Ram temple in Ayodhya, calling it a moment when “the wounds and pain of centuries are healing”. He said the act marked the fulfilment of a “500-year-old resolve”. The 10x20-ft flag, featuring the Sun, ‘Om’, and the Kovidara tree, was raised during the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat. Modi said the flag would stand as a “symbol of resolve” and embody “truth and righteousness”. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, governor Anandiben Patel, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat were present at the ceremony. (PC: @NarendraModi/X)

Mumbai-based passenger Ritika Arora accused IndiGo Airlines of failing to protect her checked luggage after two suitcases were allegedly cut open on a Mumbai-Delhi flight, with items worth Rs 40,000 stolen. Sharing damaged luggage photos on LinkedIn, Arora criticized the airline's repeated generic response: "No pilferage found in CCTV." She highlighted that not all baggage areas had CCTV coverage and staff in non-monitored zones weren't checked. IndiGo expressed regret but claimed thorough investigation, including CCTV review, found no evidence supporting the allegations. The airline advised carrying valuables in cabin baggage per its Conditions of Carriage and offered cooperation if formal complaints were filed. Another passenger recently criticized IndiGo for unprofessional behavior during a five-hour flight delay.

A Bengaluru cab driver's compassionate act has gone viral after he bought sandwiches for content creator Yogita Rathore, who had missed meals due to her tight schedule while rushing to catch a flight. During a phone conversation, she mentioned being hungry, which the driver overheard. He stepped away briefly and returned with sandwiches, saying it would pain him if his own sister were hungry. The overwhelmed influencer shared the touching moment online, thanking Uber India and encouraging others to spread kindness. Social media users praised the gesture, though some expressed concerns about accepting food from strangers, highlighting the complex balance between appreciating kindness and maintaining personal safety.

Several flights were cancelled today as volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption moved toward India. The volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending a huge ash cloud across the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. Weather agencies say parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are already seeing ash plumes, and Delhi may be affected soon. The DGCA has asked airlines to avoid ash-affected routes and report any unusual engine issues. Akasa Air, IndiGo and KLM cancelled flights to the Middle East and Europe. Airports have been told to monitor runways and keep checking satellite updates. (PC: X)