A stone mine in Billi Markundi village, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed after a wall within the Krishna Mines quarry gave way, triggering a landslide. At least 15 labourers are feared trapped under the rubble, while authorities have confirmed one death. Rescue operations are underway with NDRF and SDRF teams deployed from Mirzapur. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjeev Kumar Gond has ordered a probe, promising strict action against those responsible. (PC: PTI)

Shubman Gill was stretchered off during Day 2 of the first Test vs South Africa after a neck spasm, following a sweep shot off Simon Harmer. He was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata and kept under ICU observation. A six-member critical care panel — including a neurologist, neurosurgeon and cardiologist — has been formed to closely monitor his recovery. The BCCI has confirmed he will not play the rest of the Test, and his availability for the next match in Guwahati remains uncertain. (PC: NDTV)

Investigators probing the deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort have recovered three 9 mm cartridges—two live rounds and one empty shell—from the blast site. These are ammunition types typically used by security forces, not civilians. However, no firearm parts or pistols were found at the scene. The discovery is raising serious questions about how such rounds ended up at the blast location, with police ruling out missing ammunition from their own officers. (PC: X)

Nine people, including forensic experts, revenue officials, crime-scene photographers, an SIA inspector, and a tailor, were killed in a devastating explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar. The blast occurred during forensic sampling of “unstable and sensitive” explosive material that had been seized earlier from Faridabad and stored in the station’s open yard. J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat confirmed the explosion was accidental and not an act of terror. Dozens were injured as authorities launched a detailed probe into handling procedures for seized explosives. (PC: PTI)

Authorities have detained three individuals—including two doctors linked to Al-Falah University—in connection with the Red Fort car explosion in Delhi. The Delhi Police Crime Branch has registered two FIRs against the university, citing charges of cheating and forgery after regulatory bodies (UGC, NAAC) flagged accreditation irregularities. The probe, conducted jointly with the NIA, is examining suspected terror links and a “white-collar terror module” allegedly operating through university personnel. (PC: ANI)

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly criticised the decision to demolish the Pulwama home of Dr Umar Nabi, accused in the Delhi Red Fort car bombing, through controlled explosions. He cautioned that such punitive measures risk deepening public resentment rather than curbing terrorism, urging authorities to reflect on whether demolishing civilian properties has ever effectively reduced violence. Abdullah also highlighted that during his tenure, militancy fell without resorting to such draconian tactics. (PC: AFP)

Nine people died in an accidental blast at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar on Friday. The explosion happened when forensic experts were taking samples from explosives seized in Faridabad. The material was part of a 2,900-kg cache recovered during a major crackdown on a “white collar” terror module linked to the Red Fort blast. The explosives were brought to Srinagar for testing as part of the case filed after Jaish-e-Mohammed posters warned of a major attack. Several clerics and doctors connected to the module were arrested. Police say the same type of material was used in the Red Fort car blast. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC for up to $5 billion after the broadcaster wrongly edited a video of his January 6 speech. Trump claims the edit caused “major reputational and financial harm.” His lawyers had asked the BBC to withdraw the documentary, apologise, and pay compensation. The BBC admitted it made an “error of judgement” and sent a personal apology to Trump but denied defamation. The case has added to a major crisis at the BBC, where top leaders have resigned over editorial failures. The UK government says the broadcaster must fix its mistakes. (PC: BBC)

The UK government will introduce major changes to the asylum system. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce a plan to limit how long refugees can stay in the country. Their status will be reviewed regularly, and they may be sent back once their home country is safe. Mahmood says she will do “whatever it takes” to control the border and stop people from “gaming the system.” The Labour government wants to cut small boat arrivals and win back voters turning to Reform UK. Some groups warn the plan is unfair and say refugees come to the UK for family or safety, not policy details. (PC: NDTV)

The Jan Suraaj Party, founded by Prashant Kishor, failed to win any seat in the Bihar election. Party president Uday Singh said Prashant Kishor will continue working in Bihar and will not quit politics. He said, “We didn’t enter politics at anyone’s order, and we won’t leave because of anyone.” Singh blamed the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government’s “cash distribution” scheme for the NDA’s big win. He said the party is “not disheartened” and will keep working for “Bihar badlav”. The NDA won 202 seats, while Jan Suraaj could not open its account. (PC: X)