Faridabad Police have questioned more than 2,000 Kashmiri students and tenants after the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. Police say they are checking for any link to the “white collar terror module” behind the attack. Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Police found nearly 3,000 kg of explosives in Faridabad and arrested over a dozen people, including doctors from Al-Falah University. The blast driver has been identified as Umar Un Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor who escaped during the raids. Investigators have traced a fund trail of ₹20 lakh. The NIA has arrested another accused, Amir Rashid Ali, from Delhi. (PC: PTI)

Police in Gujarat say hackers stole sensitive CCTV videos from a maternity hospital in a city in the state. Some clips showed pregnant women during exams. These videos were shared on YouTube with links to Telegram, where longer clips were sold. During the probe, police found a wider cybercrime network stealing footage from more than 50,000 cameras across India. Many hacked CCTVs had weak or default passwords. Eight people from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand have been arrested. Police say no patient has filed a complaint because many women fear their identities may be revealed. (PC: Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to vote for a bill that would force the Justice Department to release all files on Jeffrey Epstein. This marks a reversal from his earlier stand. Trump wrote that Republicans “have nothing to hide” and should help end what he called a “Democrat hoax”. Thousands of Epstein documents were released last week, with a few mentioning Trump. The White House said the leaks were selective and meant to smear him. Pressure to release all files has grown among both Democrats and Republicans. The bill is likely to pass in the House, but the Senate outcome is unclear. (PC: Reuters)

A bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims from Mecca to Medina caught fire after colliding with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia, leaving more than 40 people feared dead. Many were from Hyderabad. An eyewitness call has gone viral. In the call, he says, “Bus poori jal gayi… sirf driver bach gaya.” He urges families to check on their loved ones and adds, “Main takleef bardasht nahi kar pa raha hoon.” Rescue teams and locals worked overnight to save the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow and said Indian officials are helping. A 24×7 control room has been set up for families. (PC: News18)

Women voters played a key role in the NDA’s big win in Bihar, but the week also brought major turmoil inside Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family. After the RJD’s heavy defeat, Lalu’s daughter Rohini Acharya said she was insulted and forced to leave the family home. She said she was hurt by false charges and by the behaviour of people close to Tejashwi Yadav. Three of her sisters also left quietly the next day. Tej Pratap Yadav backed Rohini and attacked Tejashwi’s aides. The dispute has created serious trouble for the RJD at a time when the NDA is celebrating a strong women-led mandate. (PC: India Today)

A Bangladesh tribunal has said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is guilty of crimes against humanity during last year’s uprising. The court said she deserves the maximum punishment. Hasina fled to India after violent protests toppled her government. She called the charges false and said the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus wants to destroy her party. In an audio message, she told her supporters not to worry and said she would return to serve the people. The tribunal had asked her to appear in Dhaka, but she refused. Hasina said the current regime is corrupt and has failed the country. (PC: NDTV)

At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims were killed when their bus crashed into a diesel tanker near Madinah in Saudi Arabia early Monday. Most of the victims were from Hyderabad. Officials said only one person survived and is in the ICU. The group had left Hyderabad on 9 November and was returning to Madinah after offering prayers in Mecca. Telangana officials are in touch with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and have set up a control room for families. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock and said all help is being provided. (PC: Reuters)

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced India's first-ever one-year LPG import agreement with the United States, marking a historic milestone for energy diversification. Public sector oil companies IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL concluded the deal covering 2.2 million tonnes per annum for 2026, representing nearly 10% of India's annual LPG imports from US Gulf Coast. Priced against the Mount Belvieu benchmark, this structured long-term contract bolsters India's energy security amid global supply chain vulnerabilities. Puri highlighted the government's commitment to affordable fuel, noting that despite global LPG rates jumping over 60%, Prime Minister Modi ensured Ujjwala beneficiaries paid only Rs 500-550 per cylinder versus actual Rs 1,100+, requiring Rs 40,000 crore in subsidies.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep shock over the bus accident involving at least 42 Indian nationals in Medina, Saudi Arabia. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Jaishankar confirmed that India's Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing fullest support to affected Indian nationals and their families. The minister extended sincere condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of injured passengers. The accident occurred in Medina, though specific details about casualties remain unclear. Indian diplomatic missions have been mobilized to assist victims and coordinate with Saudi authorities. The tragedy has prompted immediate response from India's highest diplomatic levels, ensuring comprehensive support for affected pilgrims and their families back home.

A bus carrying 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims caught fire near Medina, Saudi Arabia on Monday, with several deaths feared. Many passengers were from Hyderabad, Telangana. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi contacted two local travel agencies and shared passenger details with Riyadh Embassy. He spoke with Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission at Indian Embassy in Riyadh, who confirmed authorities are gathering information. Owaisi requested External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar ensure bodies return to India and injured receive proper treatment. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered senior officials including CS and DGP to coordinate with Central government and Saudi Embassy. A control room was established in Secretariat. This remains a developing story.