Bihar recorded about 48% voter turnout till 1 pm in the second phase of Assembly elections on Tuesday. Voting is taking place in key regions like Magadh, Champaran and Seemanchal, known to decide state results. The contest is mainly between the NDA and the INDIA bloc, with smaller parties such as Jan Suraaj, HAM, VIP and AIMIM expected to influence outcomes. Seemanchal, with a large Muslim and Dalit population, remains the main focus for all parties. Polling is under tight security following the recent Delhi Red Fort blast. The final results will be announced on November 14. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, vowed strict action against those behind the Delhi Red Fort blast. Thirteen people were killed when a car exploded near Red Fort on Monday evening. Modi said he was in touch with agencies through the night and promised that the conspirators would not be spared. Defence minister Rajnath Singh also assured that the culprits will face the harshest punishment. Delhi Police has registered an FIR under the UAPA and Explosives Act. The city remains on high alert with tight security at airports, railway stations, and key public places. (PC: HT)

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, 89, remains stable and recovering at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after false death reports circulated widely on social media. His family, including wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol, strongly refuted the rumors, calling them "unforgivable" and "extremely disrespectful." Dharmendra was admitted with complaints of breathlessness and is receiving treatment under senior cardiologist Dr. Dev Pahlajani's supervision. Reports suggest he's on ventilator support. Hema Malini confirmed he's responding to medication and recovering. The family requested privacy while urging fans to pray for his speedy recovery. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, and Ameesha Patel, visited the hospital and extended their prayers and support. (PC: The Times Of India)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dubbed the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as "votebandi," asserting she would protect voter rights even if her "throat gets slashed." Urging the Election Commission to immediately stop SIR, Banerjee claimed implementation wouldn't be as easy in Bengal as Bihar, accusing the EC of following BJP directives. She criticized the Centre for holding back state employees until February's final rolls publication, calling it a "super emergency" situation. Banerjee questioned the rushed timeline, reporting houses with eight voters receiving only two forms. She also attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah over infiltration issues, demanding his resignation and criticizing GST revenue distribution favoring other states. (PC: NDTV)

Veteran actor Dharmendra is alive and recovering, confirmed his family after false death rumors went viral on November 11. The 89-year-old actor's daughter Esha Deol clarified he remains stable and under medical supervision at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. Sunny Deol's team issued an official statement requesting privacy and urging people to stop spreading false information. Wife Hema Malini requested prayers, confirming Dharmendra was admitted in early November with breathlessness and fatigue, receiving care from senior cardiologists for a respiratory-related condition. The family emphasized he is conscious, responding well to treatment, and on the road to recovery. They appealed for compassion and responsible reporting, urging verification before sharing information. (PC: Instagram/@imeshadeol)

Hours before Monday evening's deadly Red Fort car blast, a Reddit user posted about unusual heavy police and army presence in Old Delhi around 4 PM. The Class 12 student specifically mentioned Red Fort while traveling through the metro, noting unprecedented security deployment. The explosion occurred shortly before 7 PM, killing eight and injuring 20 when a Hyundai i20 exploded near the historic monument. The now-viral post titled "Is something going on in Delhi?" has garnered nearly 2,000 upvotes, with users marveling at the timing. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated multiple agencies including NIA, Intelligence Bureau, and Delhi Police's anti-terror unit are investigating all possible angles. (PC: HT & Reddit) 

The first picture of Dr Umar Mohammad, suspected suicide bomber in the Delhi Red Fort blast, has emerged. Born in Pulwama on February 24, 1989, Umar was employed at Al Falah Medical College and owned the white Hyundai i20 that exploded Monday evening, killing nine and injuring 20. He was a close aide of arrested doctors Adeel Ahmad Rather and Mujammil Shakil from the busted "white collar" terror module. After learning of their arrests and the 2,900 kg explosives seizure, Umar reportedly panicked. CCTV footage shows his car entering Delhi via Badarpur border, parked near Red Fort for three hours (3:19-6:30 PM). He never left the vehicle before detonating ANFO explosives. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan has raised security to unprecedented levels following Monday's deadly Red Fort Metro blast that killed eight people in Delhi. The country issued a Red Alert for all airbases and airfields based on intelligence warnings suggesting heightened risks of retaliatory actions or cross-border escalation from India. Pakistan's Army, Navy, and Air Force have been placed on high alert as the situation remains volatile. Central Command directed all military branches to monitor developments and prepare for eventualities. Pakistan Air Force activated air defence systems and ordered jets at forward bases ready for immediate takeoff. Sources indicate these measures respond to concerns over possible pre-emptive strikes or retaliation from India following the terror attack. (PC: NDTV)

A devastating explosion near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday killed eight people, leaving locals traumatized. A shopkeeper described never hearing "such a loud blast," falling three times and feeling "everyone was going to die." The explosion occurred in a car near Gate No. 1, spreading fire to 3-4 nearby vehicles. Seven fire tenders responded while Delhi Police Special Cell investigated under high alert conditions. The blast's intensity shattered windows meters away and shook buildings in the congested area. Injured auto driver Zeeshan reported the exploding Swift Dzire car was just two feet ahead. The incident followed recovery of 360 kg suspected ammonium nitrate from a Kashmiri doctor's Faridabad accommodation, raising terror concerns.

Bollywood icon Dharmendra, fondly known as the “He-Man of Bollywood,” passed away at 89 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on November 10 due to respiratory issues. His illustrious career spanned six decades, beginning with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960), and included classics like Phool Aur Patthar, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Yaadon Ki Baarat, Betaab, and Ghayal. Honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2012, Dharmendra leaves behind his wife Hema Malini and six children, including actors Sunny and Bobby Deol. His final film, Ikkis, releases December 25. Even at 89, he remained active on social media, sharing farming tips and promoting healthy living. (PC: Mint)