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17 Nov

Delhi blast: NIA arrests Pulwama man who helped suicide bomber procure car used for blast

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National Times Bureau :- In a big step forward in the Red Fort car bomb case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri man who helped suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi carry out the attack that killed 10 people and injured 32 in Delhi earlier this month. The man, Amir, was caught in Delhi after investigators found that the car used in the November 10 blast was registered in his name. The NIA says he came to Delhi to help Umar get the vehicle, which was later turned into a car bomb. According to the agency, Amir…

17 Nov

Bangladesh on edge as tribunal to deliver verdict against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

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National Times Bureau :- A special court in Bangladesh will announce its verdict on Monday in a case against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is being tried without being present, for alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s student protests that forced her Awami League government out of power. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) will give its decision at 11 am, according to Prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim. The court will also deliver verdicts for two of Hasina’s close associates — former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun — who face the same…

17 Nov

Defence Ministry Considers Major Overhaul to Agnipath Scheme as Services Seek Higher Retention

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Defence is reviewing a set of significant amendments to the Agnipath recruitment system, signalling that the short-term service model may undergo its first major restructuring since its launch. The proposal, currently being examined by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), focuses on expanding welfare protections and boosting the number of Agniveers who are absorbed into long-term service. Officials familiar with the review say the three-pronged plan includes lifelong medical support for Agniveers who suffer service-related disabilities, a permanent financial allowance for families of those who die in uniform, and a substantial upward revision…

17 Nov

NIA Detains Pulwama Man in Expanding Probe Into Red Fort Blast

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency has made another significant arrest in its investigation into the November 10 explosion near Red Fort, detaining a Pulwama resident believed to have played a key logistical role in the attack that killed 13 people. Officials confirmed that Amir Rashid Ali, originally picked up for questioning shortly after the bombing, has now been formally arrested. Investigators say Ali helped arrange the vehicle that ultimately turned into a moving explosive device. The Hyundai i20, which blew up just outside the historic monument, was reportedly purchased using documents linked to him. The NIA assumed…

16 Nov

Over 97% Electors Receive Enumeration Forms in Ongoing Voter List Revision, Says Election Commission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, enumeration forms, voter list revision

New Delhi, November 16, 2025: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that more than 49 crore electors across nine states and three Union Territories have received enumeration forms as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The poll body said 49.73 crore forms have been distributed so far, covering 97.52 per cent of the 50.99 crore eligible voters in these regions.The SIR is currently underway in Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal are scheduled…

16 Nov

Three Maoists Killed in Sukma Encounter as Security Forces Intensify Anti-Insurgency Push

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBastar region, Chhattisgarh Maoists, security forces operation, Sukma encounter

Raipur, November 16, 2025: Three Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Tumalpad in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Sunday, officials said. The clash began after security personnel launched an operation based on intelligence inputs about Maoist movement in the area.Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chavan said the exchange of fire continued intermittently before the bodies of the three Maoists were recovered. Security forces also seized a .303 rifle, Barrel Grenade Launchers, explosives, and other weapons from the site.The deceased were identified as Madvi Deva, Podiam Gangi, and Sodhi Gangi, each…

16 Nov

NIA Arrests Key Conspirator in Red Fort Car Bomb Blast; Confirms Suicide Bomber’s Identity

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New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in the Red Fort car bomb blast case, arresting a Kashmir resident accused of conspiring with the suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack that killed 13 people.The arrested man, Rashid Ali, was taken into custody in Delhi. According to the NIA, the car used in the explosion was registered in his name, and he had played a central role in facilitating the plot.The probe agency, which took over the investigation from Delhi Police, launched an extensive nationwide search before tracking down Ali.…

16 Nov

CJI BR Gavai Reaffirms Stand on Extending Creamy Layer Exclusion to SC Reservations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCJI BR Gavai, Constitution at 75, creamy layer SC reservations, Indra Sawhney

New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday reiterated his long-held view that the concept of the “creamy layer” should also apply to reservations for Scheduled Castes, a stance that has invited intense debate since he first voiced it in 2024.Speaking at an event titled “India and the Living Indian Constitution at 75 Years,” the CJI said that children of top-ranking officials cannot be compared with those from economically distressed backgrounds when it comes to accessing reservation benefits.“I took the view that the creamy layer principle, which was upheld in the Indra Sawhney judgment…

16 Nov

Supreme Court to Review Stubble-Burning Plea Amid Rising Pollution in Delhi-NCR

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New Delhi, November 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a crucial plea concerning stubble burning, a recurring issue that continues to push air quality in Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels. The matter comes up at a time when pollution has sharply escalated across the region.A Bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, had earlier directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit detailed reports on measures taken to curb farm fires. The court agreed to schedule the hearing for November 17, emphasising the urgent need for accountability.On…

16 Nov

Delhi Air Pollution Remains Hazardous, AQI at 385 on Sunday

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital continued to grapple with unhealthy air conditions on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 385, placing Delhi in the “very poor” category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported. According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 18 monitoring stations across the city showed air quality in the “severe” range, while 20 locations reported “very poor” levels, indicating persistent high pollution concentrations in several parts of the city. CPCB standards classify AQI as: 0–50: Good 51–100: Satisfactory 101–200: Moderate 201–300: Poor 301–400: Very Poor 401–500: Severe The weather conditions have contributed to…