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.

The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday that flights across India are operating normally, even as volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption drifts eastwards. Only a few flights were rerouted or made to fly lower as a safety step. The ministry said it is working with ATC, the IMD, airlines and global agencies to track the ash cloud. The IMD said the ash moved over parts of Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. It is expected to leave Indian airspace by 7:30 pm. The volcano erupted on Sunday, sending ash 14 km high. Monitoring and advisories continue.

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)

Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal postponed their wedding after her father suffered a serious heart issue. Soon after, Smriti deleted all wedding posts from Instagram, which sparked online rumours. Unverified screenshots claiming to show Palash chatting with another woman began spreading on social media. More anonymous posts on Reddit accused him of flirting with a choreographer and even kissing another woman days before the engagement. None of the claims are confirmed. Fans have reacted strongly and are supporting Smriti. Both families have not spoken about the rumours and have asked for privacy due to health emergencies. (PC: X)

India struggled again in the second Test in Guwahati after South Africa set a massive target of 549. The pitch suddenly helped bowlers, and India lost both openers early. Yashasvi Jaiswal was hit on the fingers by a sharp bouncer from Marco Jansen, while Simon Harmer bowled KL Rahul with big turn. India ended Day 4 at 27 for 2, with Sai Sudharsan and nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav unbeaten. South Africa had declared at 260 for 5 after building a strong lead. India now face a near-certain whitewash, with their batters lacking confidence throughout the series. (PC: India Today)

The IMD said the ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano will leave India by Tuesday evening. The ash entered Gujarat and Rajasthan on Monday, moved near Delhi around midnight, and travelled across east and northeast India through Tuesday. IMD chief M Mohapatra said the particles are at 8–15 km height, so there is no impact on air quality or public exposure. The main risk is to flights over Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. The ash cloud is now moving towards China. IMD also forecast heavy rain for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands this week. (PC: HT)

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.

China has denied that an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was harassed during a layover at Shanghai airport. UK-based Indian citizen Pema Wangjom Thongdok said her passport was called “invalid” because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace, turning a three-hour transit into an 18-hour ordeal. China said she was not detained and that officials acted as per rules. India strongly protested the incident, calling the reason “ludicrous” and stressing that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. New Delhi also said China’s actions violated global aviation norms. Indian officials and the Shanghai Consulate helped her leave the airport. (PC: India Today)

India’s women’s kabaddi team etched history by winning back-to-back Women’s Kabaddi World Cup titles, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in Dhaka. Calm from the start, India’s defense absorbed early pressure while raiders struck with precision. Captain Ritu Negi controlled tempo, vice-captain Pushpa Rana delivered fearless raids, and teammates Champa Thakur, Bhawna Thakur, and Sakshi Sharma ensured consistency. Their semifinal against Iran was equally dominant, showcasing India’s supremacy. Coaches Tejaswi and Priyanka shaped a disciplined, united squad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the team’s grit and dedication, noting their victory will inspire youth to dream bigger. India’s women reaffirmed themselves as the undisputed queens of kabaddi.

A peer-reviewed study from Delhi’s Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital reveals that music played during general anaesthesia can reduce drug requirements and speed recovery. Conducted on 56 patients undergoing laparoscopic gallbladder removal, the trial showed those exposed to calming flute or piano music required lower doses of propofol and fentanyl, experienced smoother recoveries, reduced stress-hormone levels, and better blood pressure control. Researchers highlight that the auditory pathway remains active even under anaesthesia, allowing music to positively influence the brain’s internal state. Experts say this simple intervention could humanise operating rooms, improve patient wellbeing, and reshape modern surgical care. (PC: BBC)