Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday India
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.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday International
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)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday India
A red Ford EcoSport owned by Delhi blast suspect Dr Umar Un Nabi was found parked near Haryana’s Khandawali village on Wednesday. Police launched a massive search after learning the car, number DL10CK0458, was registered to Umar. The vehicle was seized and examined for explosives. Investigators said Umar used a fake Delhi address to buy the car in 2017. The vehicle is suspected to be the second car used in the Red Fort blast plot. DNA tests are underway to confirm if Umar drove the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the monument, killing eight people. (PC: India Today)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday India
The Union Cabinet Wednesday declared the Red Fort car explosion a "terrorist incident," vowing swift justice for perpetrators and sponsors. Prime Minister Modi visited LNJP Hospital, meeting blast survivors and promising accountability. Faridabad Police recovered a red car (DL 10 CK 0458) linked to accused Dr. Umar Nabi, who likely died in the November 10 blast. Investigators revealed Dr. Umar and arrested Dr. Muzammil Ganaie visited Red Fort in January, suggesting reconnaissance. Political tensions erupted as BJP accused Congress of "soft support" for terrorists after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah questioned election-time attacks. Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti condemned authorities questioning suspects' families, urging professional investigations. Security heightened nationwide, including Goa's tourist zones.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:03pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday India
Dr Umar Nabi, the Red Fort blast prime suspect, planned a major attack around the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary on December 6, sources revealed. The 28-year-old Pulwama-based doctor allegedly panicked after his aide Dr Muzammil Shakeel's arrest and 360kg ammonium nitrate recovery from Al Falah University, prematurely detonating explosives in his Hyundai i20, killing 12. Investigators say Umar underwent ideological radicalization after a 2021 Turkey trip with Shakeel, where they allegedly contacted JeM operatives. He'd been collecting explosive materials to build a vehicle-borne IED. Eight arrests followed seven from Kashmir, one from Lucknow after Srinagar police traced JeM posters to the interstate module. (PC: Britannica & India Today)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:57pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday Sports
Eight Sri Lankan cricketers currently touring Pakistan for an ODI series have expressed serious safety concerns following a deadly bomb explosion in Islamabad, requesting their cricket board to cancel the tour, according to NDTV sources. The players' apprehension comes amid heightened security tensions in the region. The Sri Lankan team's tour of Pakistan was already proceeding under strict security protocols, but the recent bombing has intensified fears among the visiting squad members. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board now faces pressure to reassess the tour's continuation as players prioritize their safety. More details are expected as the situation develops and the board deliberates on the cricketers' request for immediate withdrawal from Pakistan. (PC: NDTV Sports)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday Politics
Bihar's Assembly elections witnessed historic women voter participation Tuesday, with female turnout reaching 71.6% exceeding male turnout by 8.8 percentage points. This surpasses the previous 2015 record when women outpaced men by 7.16 points. The state achieved its highest-ever overall voter turnout at 66.91%. Significantly, approximately 5 lakh more women than men cast their votes in absolute numbers, marking unprecedented female political engagement. The remarkable gender gap in participation reflects growing women's involvement in Bihar's democratic process. Women voters queued extensively across polling stations, including West Champaran, demonstrating enthusiastic participation. This milestone represents a significant shift in Bihar's electoral demographics, with women now not just matching but substantially exceeding male voter participation rates. (PC: The Indian Express & The Federal)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday India
Dr. Shaheen Shahid's ex-husband, ophthalmologist Dr. Zafar Hayat, expressed shock over her arrest in the Red Fort terror module investigation. The former couple married in 2003 at Kanpur's GSVM Medical College and had two children before divorcing in 2015. Dr. Hayat described Shaheen as calm, never discussing religion or ideology, and deeply focused on studies. Their main disagreement was her desire to move abroad versus his preference for India. She suddenly left the family and never contacted them afterward. Investigators allege Shaheen, 43, was living with key accused Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie in Faridabad. Her brother, Dr. Parvez Ansari, was also arrested for network links. (PC: Hindustan)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:45pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday India
The Union Cabinet has termed the November 10 Red Fort car blast a “heinous terror attack” and vowed to punish all involved. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet met in Delhi and expressed deep grief over the victims’ deaths, observing two minutes of silence. The government reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and ordered a fast, high-level investigation. Officials praised the quick response of security and medical teams and thanked global partners for their support. The resolution said the government remains committed to ensuring safety and justice for every citizen. (PC: IndiaToday)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39pm on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday Sports
India’s Samrat Rana made history by winning the men’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo. The 20-year-old from Karnal scored 243.7 to beat China’s Hu Kai by 0.4 points, while compatriot Varun Tomar won bronze with 221.7. Rana also led India to team gold with Varun and Shravan Kumar. This is the first time two Indians have won medals in the same pistol event at the Worlds. With three gold, three silver, and three bronze medals, India now stands third in the medal tally behind China. (PC: X)