The Red Fort blast investigation reveals connections to a "transnational and interstate" terror module recently busted by Jammu Kashmir police, rooted in Pulwama district. Security sources believe the module planned something significantly larger than Monday's attack, but plans unraveled late October. The Hyundai i20 driver is suspected to be Dr. Umar Nabi, a Pulwama resident employed at Faridabad's Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences. Two module members, Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai from Pulwama (Al Falah employee) and Dr. Adeel Majeed Rather from Qazigund (Saharanpur hospital worker) were arrested late October. Police seized 358 kg suspected ammonium nitrate explosives from Ganai's Faridabad Dhauj village rented home, suggesting officials averted a catastrophic attack.

The United Kingdom has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States regarding suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, concerned that information could facilitate unlawful US military strikes. This unprecedented action strains the longstanding alliance between intelligence partners. Britain previously provided vessel location data to Florida's Joint Interagency Task Force South for counter-narcotics operations. However, UK officials grew alarmed after September's US military strikes killed 76 people on boats. London believes these attacks violate international law marking an assessment shared by UN human rights chief Volker Türk, who termed them "extrajudicial killing." The Trump administration justifies targeting suspected traffickers as "enemy combatants" posing "imminent threats." Senior US defense officials, including Admiral Alvin Holsey, have questioned the campaign's legality. Canada has similarly distanced itself from lethal operations.

Eden Gardens in Kolkata is under 'high alert' for the India-South Africa Test beginning November 14, following Delhi's deadly Red Fort car blast that killed eight people. Major cities are treating the Monday evening incident as a suspected terror attack, prompting heightened security nationwide. Kolkata Police, alongside Special Task Force deployment, has implemented comprehensive three-layered security encompassing the stadium's perimeter, gates, and stands. Hotels accommodating both teams face intensified surveillance, while Indian coach Gautam Gambhir's Kalighat temple visit may be postponed. Plainclothes officers will monitor suspicious activity, with strict prohibitions on bags and restricted items. Enhanced entry checks using handheld scanners and metal detectors will secure surrounding government establishments including West Bengal Legislative Assembly and Raj Bhavan. (PC: CNN & India Beyond Curry)

India categorically rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's allegations that New Delhi orchestrated the Islamabad suicide bombing killing twelve people. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed claims as "baseless and unfounded," calling Pakistani leadership "obviously delirious" and employing "predictable tactics." Despite Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claiming responsibility for Tuesday's attack, Sharif accused "Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies" of executing the strike from Afghanistan with Indian backing. Without presenting evidence, Pakistan's premier linked the bombing to Monday's Cadet College attack in Wana, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which killed three. Sharif made these assertions at Islamabad's Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference, claiming both incidents originated from Afghan territory under Indian patronage.

Gaza ceasefire negotiations face new complications as scores of Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels behind Israeli-controlled territory's "Yellow Line." US envoy Steve Witkoff proposed amnesty for surrendering fighters, potentially a model for Gaza-wide application though Hamas demands safe passage, which Israel rejects. Jared Kushner met Prime Minister Netanyahu Monday discussing Phase Two challenges: Hamas disarmament, Gaza reconstruction, future governance, and international security force deployment. Key obstacles persist without resolution timelines. Since October 2023's attack killing 1,200 Israelis and capturing 251 hostages, over 69,000 Palestinians died in Israeli strikes. Phase One ceasefire returned 20 living hostages and 24 deceased captives' remains. Sources suggest de-facto Gaza partition increasingly likely between Israeli-controlled and Hamas-ruled territories. (PC: Financial Times & Bloomberg)

An initial probe into the Red Fort blast in Delhi suggests the explosion was accidental, caused by panic while suspects were transporting an unfinished improvised explosive device (IED), sources said. The blast killed nine people and injured several others. Investigators believe recent nationwide raids and the recovery of 2,900 kg of bomb-making chemicals in Haryana’s Faridabad may have triggered fear among the suspects. The IED was improperly assembled, which limited its impact. Officials found no crater or projectiles at the site, supporting the accidental blast theory. The main suspect, Dr Umar Nabi from Jammu and Kashmir, had gone missing three days earlier. (PC: NDTV)

Dr Umar Un Nabi, the main suspect in the Delhi Red Fort car blast, was earlier dismissed from a Jammu and Kashmir hospital for negligence that led to a patient’s death. Nabi, once a senior resident at Government Medical College, Anantnag, was accused of being absent during a critical patient’s treatment. A hospital inquiry committee, led by senior doctors, confirmed his misconduct and recommended his termination. Investigators believe Nabi was driving the car that exploded near Red Fort, killing at least ten people. His DNA is being matched with samples from the blast site to confirm his identity. (PC: X)

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party failed to make a strong impact in its Bihar debut, as exit polls showed a clear win for the ruling NDA. Kishor had said his party would be either “arsh par” (at the top) or “farsh par” (on the floor) — and results suggest the latter. Pollsters predict the NDA to win over 130 seats, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan may get 70–100. Jan Suraaj is expected to win only 0–5 seats. Despite Kishor’s year-long padyatra and large rallies, analysts say his campaign has not translated into votes. Results will be declared on November 14. (PC: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s November 11–12, 2025, visit to Bhutan carried heightened significance as it followed a deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed at least ten and injured many. Despite the tragedy, Modi upheld his foreign policy commitments, underscoring credibility through consistent action under pressure. His decision reflected India’s “Neighbourhood First” and “Himalayan Security” priorities, showing that crisis management and international outreach can coexist. While critics questioned the timing, the move highlighted a cautious, statesmanlike balance between domestic security response and long-term strategic objectives. Modi’s continuation of the Bhutan trip reinforced India’s resolve to maintain diplomatic consistency even amid national crises.

India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that New Delhi was behind the recent suicide bombing in Islamabad. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the allegations “baseless and unfounded,” saying they were “desperate diversionary ploys” by Pakistan’s leadership. Sharif had alleged that “Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies” carried out the blast that killed 12 people outside Islamabad’s district court. He also linked India to another attack in Wana, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. India pointed out that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had already claimed responsibility for the bombings. (PC: AFP)