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16 Nov

9 mm Rounds Recovered Near Red Fort Blast Site, No Gun Found: Delhi Police Probe Continues

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Investigators in the Red Fort car explosion case have recovered three 9 mm cartridges — two live rounds and one spent — from the site of the November 10 blast, Delhi Police confirmed on Sunday. Officials emphasized that this caliber of ammunition is prohibited for civilian use and is typically restricted to armed forces personnel or those holding special licenses. A senior officer stated that despite the discovery of the cartridges, no firearm or parts of a gun were located at the scene. “We are working to understand how these rounds arrived at the blast site…

16 Nov

Probe Points to Lethal TATP in Red Fort Car Explosion, Say Investigators

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Red Fort

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The explosive that tore apart an i20 car near the Red Fort on November 10 may have been triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a highly unstable substance widely feared for its tendency to detonate without warning, senior officials revealed on Sunday. Forensic teams are now examining chemical traces from the site to verify the presence of the compound, commonly dubbed the “Mother of Satan.” The latest assessment marks a major shift from initial suspicions that ammonium nitrate had been used. TATP, unlike ammonium nitrate, requires no detonator and can explode from a slight rise in temperature or pressure…

16 Nov

Lal Quila Metro Station Back to Full Access After Days of Security Shutdown

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Commuters received long-awaited relief on Sunday as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reopened all gates of the Lal Quila Metro Station, restoring normal movement nearly a week after the hub was shut in the wake of the car blast near the Red Fort. In an update posted on X, the DMRC announced that the station is now “fully accessible,” ending the staggered restrictions that had been in place since the November 10 explosion that left 12 dead and several injured. On Saturday, the metro authority had partially eased the lockdown by reopening Gates 2 and…

16 Nov

J&K – Four Killed, Five Injured in Late-Night Collision in Budgam

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district late Saturday night claimed four lives and left five others critically injured. The crash occurred around 10:30 PM in the Paler area when a Tata Sumo SUV and a dumper truck collided head-on. According to officials, both vehicles were travelling at high speed when they approached a curve near Paler, leading to a violent impact that left the SUV and truck severely damaged. Local residents rushed to the spot and alerted the police and ambulance services. A police team arrived promptly and shifted all nine occupants…

15 Nov

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Honors Birsa Munda on Tribal Pride Day in Udham Singh Nagar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBirsa Munda Jayanti, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Tribal Pride Day

Udham Singh Nagar, November 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday joined the Tribal Pride Day Celebration held at Shri Guru Nanak Inter College Ground in Nanakmatta to mark the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.Addressing the gathering, Dhami paid heartfelt tributes to Birsa Munda, describing him as a symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and tribal identity. He said Birsa Munda’s efforts to safeguard the rights, land, and cultural heritage of tribal communities continue to inspire people across the country. The Chief Minister added that the nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas reflects…

15 Nov

Centre Enforces DPDP Rules 2025, Fully Activating India’s New Digital Data Protection System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaData Protection Board, Digital Data Protection, DPDP Rules 2025, India privacy law

New Delhi, November 14, 2025: The Central Government has officially brought the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 into effect, completing India’s transition to a modern, rights-centric data protection framework under the DPDP Act, 2023.With the notification of these rules, India’s digital privacy law becomes fully operational, defining clear duties for companies that collect or process personal data and granting stronger protections to citizens.The government has outlined a phased implementation timeline of 12 to 18 months to help organisations adjust to the new compliance standards. During this period, industries, government departments, and digital platforms will align their systems with…

15 Nov

SBI to End mCASH Service from December 1; Customers Urged to Move to Other Payment Options

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaOnlineSBI YONO Lite, SBI digital banking update, SBI mCASH discontinuation

New Delhi, November 15, 2025: India’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), announced that it will discontinue its mCASH service—used for transferring money using just a mobile number or email without prior beneficiary registration—effective December 1, 2025. The service will remain available only until November 30 on the bank’s OnlineSBI and YONO Lite platforms.The bank said the move is part of a digital upgrade, given that the mCASH feature is built on older infrastructure. After the shutdown date, users will no longer be able to send or receive funds via the mCASH link and passcode method.SBI has urged customers…

15 Nov

Surgeon From Pathankot Brought in for Inquiry as Delhi Blast Investigation Broadens

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingPathankot, Punjab

New Delhi/Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): The probe into the recent blast in Delhi expanded on Tuesday with investigators detaining a senior surgeon from Punjab’s Pathankot region for detailed questioning, officials close to the development disclosed. The move is part of the National Investigation Agency’s growing efforts to map every connection surrounding the prime accused. The doctor, identified by investigation sources as 45-year-old Dr. Rayees Ahmad Bhat, was taken in after teams arrived at the private medical college where he serves as a faculty member. Witnesses said the questioning team conducted preliminary inquiries on-site before escorting him away for further examination. Officials…

15 Nov

After World Cup Triumph, Smriti Mandhana Set for a New Chapter; Wedding Invitation Leaked Ahead of November 23 Ceremony

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National Times Bureau :- Fresh off India’s historic World Cup victory, star cricketer Smriti Mandhana is now preparing for another major milestone in her life. The opener, celebrated nationwide for her standout performances, is set to get married on November 23, according to a wedding invitation that surfaced online. The leaked card has sparked widespread interest among fans, with social media buzzing about the cricketer’s upcoming ceremony. While there has been no official confirmation from Mandhana or her family, sources suggest preparations are in full swing. The news comes at a time when Mandhana is enjoying peak career success, and…

15 Nov

Two hawala agents arrested for funding Delhi blast suspect; Rs 20 lakh trail linked to fertiliser purchases

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National Times Bureau :- Two men suspected of operating as hawala couriers and allegedly facilitating cash transfers to Delhi blast prime suspect Dr Mohammad Umar Un Nabi were detained on Saturday, according to officials investigating the case. The accused, whose names have been withheld until interrogation is completed, are believed to have channelled funds from hawala operators in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk to Dr Umar at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad. As per information, the detained handlers acted as intermediaries, routinely collecting cash from Chandni Chowk and delivering it to Dr Umar. The money was reportedly used to support procurement and…