Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan, a resident doctor at Faridabad's Al Falah Medical College, is now under NIA investigation over alleged links to the Delhi Red Fort blast terror module. The Sopore native once headed the Doctors Association Kashmir and was a close aide to separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. In 2023, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated him from GMC Srinagar over suspected terror connections. While some reports claim he's missing post-blast, Al Falah Trust denies this, though security agencies say he's absconding. His daughter has been detained for questioning. Agencies suspect his role in facilitating explosives. Al Falah University faces increasing scrutiny after multiple terror-linked arrests. (PC: NDTV)

Multiple Indian airports were placed on high alert Wednesday after bomb threat emails targeted IndiGo and Air India Express flights. The threat, received at 3:30 PM, mentioned Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad airports. Authorities declared it "non-specific" lacking credible details, but activated security protocols. Delhi Airport Terminal 3 received a hoax bomb call, while an Air India Express Varanasi-Mumbai flight faced separate threats. All aircraft were thoroughly checked and passengers safely disembarked. The threats came two days after the Red Fort blast that killed 12 people, prompting nationwide security escalation. Authorities had already arrested eight people and seized 2,900 kg explosives linked to a "white-collar terror module" targeting Delhi landmarks. (PC: Business Today & NDTV)

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces a symbolic clash as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit NYC on January 1, Mamdani's first day in office. The democratic socialist had campaigned on arresting Netanyahu over ICC war crimes charges related to Gaza. However, legal experts say this is impossible: the US isn't an ICC signatory, and federal authority over foreign affairs would override any local arrest attempt. Netanyahu dismissed the threat, saying Trump would protect him. While Mamdani acknowledges legal constraints, he insists NYC's time of "celebrating" Netanyahu must end. Republican councilwoman Inna Vernikov officially invited Netanyahu, calling Mamdani an "unashamed Marxist radical." The promise remains politically symbolic. (PC: AP & Mint)

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s Test squad ahead of the first match against South Africa in Kolkata. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed that Nitish won’t play the opening Test as the team plans to add an extra batter for the conditions. The 21-year-old will join the India A team for a three-match one-day series against South Africa A in Rajkot from November 13 to 19. The BCCI said he will return for the second Test in Guwahati starting November 22. The move aims to give him more match time after recent injuries. (PC: HT)

The Axis My India exit poll predicts a win for the NDA in Bihar with 121–140 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan may get 98–118 seats. The survey shows that more women voted for the NDA, while first-time and young voters favoured the Mahagathbandhan. The RJD-led alliance retained its Muslim-Yadav vote banks, while the NDA gained strong support from upper castes and older voters. Unemployed people and students backed the Opposition, but housewives and the self-employed supported the ruling alliance. Analysts warn that exit polls are not always accurate, and the final results may differ. (PC: PTI)

A powerful solar storm, known as a “cannibal storm,” is expected to hit Earth today, possibly disrupting GPS, communication networks, and power grids. The British Geological Survey has issued its highest alert, warning that the ongoing storm has already affected satellite navigation. A second, stronger geomagnetic wave is set to reach the UK by afternoon and could be one of the largest in 20 years. Caused by explosions on the Sun’s surface, such storms can disturb Earth’s magnetic field. The event has already produced bright Northern Lights across the UK, with more expected tonight if skies stay clear. (PC: X)

Police found a red Ford EcoSport linked to Red Fort blast suspect Dr Umar un-Nabi near Haryana’s Khandawali village on Wednesday. The car, registered under Umar’s name, was parked outside his house and has been sealed for investigation. Officials suspect it may contain weapons or explosives. Umar had used a fake Delhi address to buy the vehicle in 2017. Police believe the EcoSport was a second car used in the attack after the white Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort on Monday, killing ten people. Forensic teams are checking both vehicles for more clues in the terror probe. (PC: India Today)

Exit polls ahead of the Bihar assembly elections indicate a narrow lead for the NDA, but RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has confidently dismissed these projections. He asserted that the Mahagathbandhan will cross the 160-seat mark, citing strong voter turnout among youth and women seeking change. Tejashwi claimed his ground-level feedback from across districts shows a clear wave for the opposition alliance. He also criticised exit polls as tools to influence public perception, expressing confidence that Bihar will witness a political turnaround once the actual results are declared.

Investigators probing the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort have found that Al‑Falah University in Faridabad had employed a professor who was dismissed in 2023 by the J&K administration for alleged terror links. The university is now under scrutiny as part of a broader terror module investigation that recovered large quantities of explosives and weapons from locations tied to its faculty. Authorities are focusing on vetting procedures, foreign funding sources and institutional oversight amid concerns of academic cover for extremism. 

Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has described the exclusion of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami from India’s upcoming Test squad for the South Africa series as “a clear indicator” that the team is turning the page and moving toward its next chapter. The decision is seen as part of a broader strategic move by the management to invest in younger talent and revitalise the pace attack ahead of future challenges. Shami’s exclusion and the wording used by Nayar suggest that the selectors are now prioritising long-term planning over established seniority.