A 16-year-old student of St Columba School in Delhi, Shourya Patil, died by suicide after jumping from Rajendra Place Metro Station. His father alleges that Shourya faced sustained mockery and emotional abuse by teachers, including a public rebuke when he fell during a dance rehearsal. One teacher allegedly told him, “cry as much as you want, it doesn’t matter to me.” The police have registered an FIR for abetment to suicide. In his suicide note, Shourya blamed specific staff members and expressed a wish to donate his organs. 

Delhi Police opposed Sharjeel Imam's Supreme Court bail plea, with ASG V Raju alleging the accused sought "regime change." Raju stated that intellectual terrorists are more dangerous than ground-level operatives, particularly those educated with state funding who turn to nefarious activities. The police played inflammatory speeches where Imam allegedly called for violent protests, discussed separating Assam via the "chicken neck" corridor, and provoked Muslims on issues including Kashmir, triple talaq, and Babri Masjid. Imam, along with Umar Khalid and others, faces UAPA charges for allegedly masterminding the 2020 Delhi riots during CAA-NRC protests that killed 53 people. The Delhi High Court previously denied bail, citing conspiratorial violence under protest garb. (PC: PTI)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four more prime accused in connection with the November 10 car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, bringing the total number of detainees to six. The newly arrested include Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai (Pulwama), Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather (Anantnag), Dr Shaheen Saeed (Lucknow), and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay (Shopian). According to the NIA, these suspects played “significant roles” in planning and executing the attack, contributing to logistics and on-ground facilitation. The four were taken into custody from Srinagar on production orders from the Patiala House Court. (PC: PTI)

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu & Kashmir Police raided Kashmir Times' Jammu office on November 20, seizing AK-47 cartridges, pistol rounds, and hand-grenade pins. Authorities launched the probe following an FIR accusing the newspaper and its promoters of “anti-national” activities. Kashmir Times’ editors, Anuradha Bhasin and Prabodh Jamwal, called the raid a “coordinated attempt to silence independent journalism,” asserting that criticizing the government is not disloyalty. Deputy CM Surinder Singh Choudhary cautioned that action should be based on concrete wrongdoing, not used to intimidate. (PC: ANI)

The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that the 2020 Delhi riots accused, including Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, are “more dangerous” because they are “intellectuals” guiding larger plans. Arguing against their bail pleas, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju said such “intellectuals” pose a greater threat than ground-level terrorists. He claimed the anti-CAA protests were designed for regime change and economic disruption. Parts of Imam’s speech were played in court, showing calls for road blockades and cutting links to the Northeast. The bench asked why the full video was not shown. The Supreme Court will continue the hearing on Friday. (PC: NDTV)

Indian-born cheetah Mukhi has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday. He called the birth a historic moment for Project Cheetah. Officials said the mother and cubs are healthy. Mukhi, who is 33 months old, is the first Indian-born cheetah to reproduce, marking a major step in India’s effort to rebuild a cheetah population. The successful birth shows strong adaptation of the species in Indian habitats. Cheetahs were reintroduced in India in 2022 after going extinct decades ago, with the first batch brought from Namibia. (PC: The Hindu)

The State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir Police raided the Kashmir Times office in Jammu on Thursday for allegedly promoting anti-national activities. Police sources said AK-47 cartridges, pistol rounds and three grenade levers were found during the search. An FIR has been filed against the newspaper for allegedly spreading disaffection, glorifying secessionism and threatening India’s sovereignty. Executive Editor Anuradha Bhasin has also been named in the case. Officials said the investigation will examine the paper’s suspected links and actions. The Kashmir Times, founded in 1954, is one of the oldest newspapers in the region.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹1,452 crore linked to Anil Ambani in a major loan-fraud investigation. These include office premises, residential units, and land parcels, per attachment orders issued on October 31. The move comes amid a broader crackdown: total ED seizures in related cases have now approached ₹9,000 crore. The probe centers on alleged diversion of funds by his group’s finance companies — including Reliance Home Finance Ltd and Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. (PC: AFP)

In the ongoing investigation into the Delhi Red Fort car blast, authorities have uncovered alleged ties between Al-Falah University in Faridabad and Mirza Shadab Baig, one of the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts accused. Investigators say extremists linked to Baig had earlier collaborated with Al-Falah affiliates. The probe has widened: the Enforcement Directorate recently arrested Al-Falah’s chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, for money laundering.  

The United States has cleared a possible sale of Javelin missiles, Excalibur projectiles, and related gear to India for $92.8 million. The approval came after the Defense Security Cooperation Agency sent the required notice to the US Congress. The first package includes Javelin FGM-148 missiles, 25 launch units, training tools, and support services. The second package allows India to buy up to 216 Excalibur artillery shells with fire control systems and technical help. The US said the sale will boost India’s defence strength and help meet future threats. It added that the deal will not affect regional balance. (PC: NDTV)