Investigators probing the Red Fort blast have traced a foreign handler operating from Ankara, Turkey, who coordinated the terror module. The handler, codenamed "Ukasa" (meaning "spider" in Arabic), maintained direct contact with main accused Dr Umar Un Nabi and associates through Session app, an encrypted messaging platform ensuring high anonymity. Officials believe Ukasa coordinated the group's movements, finances, and radicalization efforts. Several individuals linked to the Faridabad terror module traveled to Ankara in March 2022, where they allegedly met their handler and were recruited. "The group was operating under foreign direction," a senior official confirmed. Agencies are examining chat histories and digital devices to establish the network's full scope and possible Pakistan-based terror links. (PC: India Today & BBC)

Investigators revealed a five-phase terror plot targeting Delhi with coordinated bombings across six to seven locations. The module, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, procured raw materials from Nuh and Gurugram, manufactured chemical IEDs, and conducted reconnaissance of targets. Originally planned for August, the attack was rescheduled for December 6 marking the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. Jaish chief Masood Azhar has repeatedly threatened revenge for the 1992 demolition. The plot unraveled when 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate was recovered during Faridabad raids. Dr Umar Mohammed allegedly panicked after associates' arrests, detonating explosives prematurely near Red Fort, killing nine and injuring over 20. The module comprised highly educated professionals. (PC: Asianet Newsable & India Today)

The Centre has declared the Red Fort car blast that killed 10 and injured over 20 a "terror incident." Investigations reveal a "clear Jaish angle" through Telegram chats found on arrested doctors' phones, suggesting links to Jaish-e-Mohammed handlers in Pakistan. Officials believe the explosion may have occurred due to panic after police busted a Faridabad terror module. Key suspect Dr Umar has been traced to the arrested doctors. The probe confirmed that Dr Umar Nabi and Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganaie visited Turkey in 2022, likely meeting handlers. Dr Shaheen Shahid's ex-husband expressed shock at her radicalization. Authorities are investigating whether the blast was premeditated or panic-induced after the module's discovery. (PC: NDTV & HT)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India's handling of the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation, stating, "The Indians need to be commended. They've been very measured, cautious and very professional." While offering American assistance, Rubio acknowledged India doesn't need help, calling their capabilities strong. He confirmed the explosion was a "terrorist attack" involving a car loaded with highly explosive materials that killed 12 people. Rubio discussed the incident with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during G7 meetings in Canada. Forensic teams collected over 40 samples, with preliminary analysis suggesting ammonium nitrate was used. Investigators revealed prime accused Dr Umar contacted a Turkey-based handler, possibly planning an attack similar to Mumbai's 26/11. (PC: NDTV)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified President Trump's H-1B visa policy aims to temporarily import skilled foreign experts to train American workers, not replace them. Speaking to Fox News, Bessent described it as a "knowledge transfer" strategy to revive US industries like manufacturing, shipbuilding, and semiconductors after years of outsourcing. "Train the US workers. Then go home. Then the US workers fully take over," Bessent explained. He emphasized that Americans currently lack expertise in fields abandoned for decades, making foreign knowledge essential. The policy aligns with Trump's broader effort to restore critical industries domestically. Bessent also confirmed discussions on a $2,000 tariff rebate for families earning under $100,000, ensuring trade policy benefits reach American households directly.

A DNA test has confirmed that the Red Fort bomber was Dr Umar Un Nabi, a doctor from Kashmir who had been missing for weeks. The blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 12 people and injured several others. Investigators said DNA from the bomber’s remains matched samples from his family. Nabi is believed to have been radicalised by foreign handlers and was part of a “white-collar” terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. Agencies are now tracking his connections and movements before the blast, which has exposed a growing network of educated professionals drawn into terror plots. (PC: X)

Two days after the Red Fort blast that killed nine, the family of accused Dr Shaheen Saeed says they are stunned by her arrest. Her father, brother, and ex-husband insist she never showed signs of extremist behaviour. Investigators allege she helped build the women’s wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed in India and worked with Dr Muzammil Ganaie, from whom 2,900 kg of explosives were seized in Faridabad. Her brother said the family hadn’t spoken to her in four years. Her ex-husband described her as kind and focused on family, saying, “I can’t believe these allegations.” (PC: NDTV)

US House Democrats have released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that mention former President Donald Trump. The messages, shared by the House Oversight Committee, include exchanges between Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and author Michael Wolff. In one 2011 email, Epstein wrote that a victim “spent hours” with Trump, prompting fresh scrutiny of his ties to Epstein. Congressman Robert Garcia said the emails raise “glaring questions” and urged the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files. Trump has denied any link to Epstein’s crimes. The release adds pressure on Washington as lawmakers review 23,000 documents from the Epstein estate. (PC: India Today)

New CCTV footage shows the exact moment a Hyundai i20 exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The blast occurred around 6:50 pm on Netaji Subhash Marg, triggering panic in the busy area. The government called it a “heinous terror incident” and ordered a high-level probe. Investigators believe the car was driven by Dr Umar Nabi, linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammad module earlier busted in Faridabad. Officials say the explosion happened in panic after police raids. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading the probe into the terror attack.

Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian warehouse, farmland, and a Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. Several Palestinians were injured in the attacks near Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf. Israeli police said four suspects were arrested. The UN said settler violence last month reached the highest level in nearly 20 years, with over 260 incidents. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and army officials condemned the attacks, calling them “shocking” and “unacceptable.” Rights groups say most cases of settler violence end without punishment, even as tensions rise during the olive harvest season. (PC: BBC)