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NIA arrests man who sheltered Red Fort bomber

NIA arrests man who sheltered Red Fort bomber

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for allegedly harbouring Dr Umar-un Nabi, the man who drove the explosive-laden car that blasted outside the Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, killing 15 people.

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for his work on the conservation of Western Ghats, has passed away in Pune after a brief illness. He was 83.

9 Of The World's Most Crowded Cities, Jakarta Now Leads

9 Of The World's Most Crowded Cities, Jakarta Now Leads

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo to become the most heavily-populated city in the world, with 42 million inhabitants, according to a November 2025 UN report on megacities.

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Once the actual scope is understood, it becomes evident that the framework is about internal redress and course correction, and in no way criminalisation.'

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the land and building of Haryana-based Al Falah University, worth about Rs 140 crore, that came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast, and filed a charge sheet against Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui and his charitable trust.

Car bomber's J-K aide nabbed, 9th arrest so far; sent to NIA custody

Car bomber's J-K aide nabbed, 9th arrest so far; sent to NIA custody

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Yasir Ahmad Dar, a close associate of Red Fort area blast perpetrator Umar-un-Nabi, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to nine. Dar is accused of active involvement in the conspiracy behind the car bomb blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10.

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Investigations into the 'white collar' terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi had attempted to recruit a second suicide bomber but could not succeed as he backed out of the terror plot citing the need to help his family during the apple harvest, officials said on Sunday.

Did Pahalgam Attack Have A UN Angle?

Did Pahalgam Attack Have A UN Angle?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Pakistan was waiting for an opportunity to bring the Jammu and Kashmir issue to the global agenda and resorted to the terrorism route to provoke India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel. The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in gaining control over the PLA Ground Force. That could bring about the substantive shift in India-China relations that both our leaders have been working for, observes Ambassador Prabhat Shukla.

'Only way to stop US...': Russian MP issues nuclear threat

'Only way to stop US...': Russian MP issues nuclear threat

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Following the seizure, Moscow issued a strong condemnation asserting that no country has the right to use force against vessels lawfully registered under another state's jurisdiction, particularly on the high seas.

Delhi blast: NIA nabs eighth accused, a J-K doc, over harbouring bomber

Delhi blast: NIA nabs eighth accused, a J-K doc, over harbouring bomber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The accused, identified as Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, was nabbed by an NIA team from Delhi.

10.56 lakh voters deleted after SIR in Assam

10.56 lakh voters deleted after SIR in Assam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Over 10.56 lakh voters have been deleted from Assam's electoral rolls following a Special Revision, ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The revision included house-to-house verification and aims to create an error-free electoral roll.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

NIA arrests owner of car involved in Red Fort blast

NIA arrests owner of car involved in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency has arrested a Kashmir resident who had allegedly conspired with 'suicide bomber' Dr Umar Un Nabi to carry out the terror attack, which claimed 13 lives.

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The world welcomed 2026 with spectacular celebrations across continents. From dazzling fireworks illuminating iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Marina Bay, and Copacabana beach to intimate gatherings at historic sites, the New Year brought together diverse cultures in joyous unity.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

World's 9 Fastest-Growing Cities

World's 9 Fastest-Growing Cities

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Asia takes the lead, boasting four Indian cities on the list, according to the 2024 Savills Growth Hubs Index.

India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

India is set to take its first steps towards its own human space flight when the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission soars to the skies later this year. Private players in the space sector are also gearing up for launching satellites on home-built rockets.

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

India has gained the least since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and was penalised the most, while the US, China and the European Union emerged as the biggest beneficiaries from the war.

Red car suspected to be linked to Delhi blast accused seized

Red car suspected to be linked to Delhi blast accused seized

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Delhi Police has issued an alert across Delhi and neighboring states to locate a red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the Red Fort blast case.

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia ensure the return of Ukrainian children. The resolution passed with 91 votes in favor.

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Years of repression and disappearances have taught Venezuelans, the hard way, not to voice either their anger or their joy, observes Radha Roy Biswas who spent her formative years in Venezuela.

Homebound May Just Bring Home The Oscar!

Homebound May Just Bring Home The Oscar!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'To have made it to the shortlist of 15 films for the Academy Award is a big deal for us.''

Pahalgam: India ramps up efforts for UN listing of LeT front

Pahalgam: India ramps up efforts for UN listing of LeT front

Rediff.com15 May 2025

An Indian delegation met top officials of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate here even as New Delhi stepped up efforts to designate The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Tayyaba proxy, as a UN-listed terror outfit for its alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack.

Suicide haram in Islam: Owaisi slams Red Fort bomber

Suicide haram in Islam: Owaisi slams Red Fort bomber

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday condemned a video of Red Fort suicide bomber, saying suicide is 'haram' in Islam and the killing of innocents is a 'grave sin'.

Minister's confession exposes Pak as rogue state: India at UN

Minister's confession exposes Pak as rogue state: India at UN

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

India has accused Pakistan of being a "rogue state" fueling global terrorism, following a confession by Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admitting to his country's history of supporting and funding terrorist organisations. India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, delivered a strong Right of Reply at a UN event, highlighting Asif's admission and condemning Pakistan's actions. Patel asserted that the world can no longer turn a blind eye to Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism.

Senior Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike amid ceasefire

Senior Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike amid ceasefire

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The Israeli military said it carried out the attack on Saturday near Gaza City, claiming Saad was the target.

Imran Khan, Wife Get 17 Year Jail Term

Imran Khan, Wife Get 17 Year Jail Term

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakhana corruption case, involving alleged fraud related to state gifts.

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

Terror module: Pak handlers radicalised doctors online for India attacks

Terror module: Pak handlers radicalised doctors online for India attacks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

They also used YouTube extensively to learn how to create Improvised Explosive Devices for carrying out terror attacks. Digital footprints analysed during the interrogation identified the primary handlers as 'Ukasa', 'Faizan' and 'Hashmi'.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Pak broke Indus treaty spirit with 3 wars, terror attacks, India tells UN

Pak broke Indus treaty spirit with 3 wars, terror attacks, India tells UN

Rediff.com24 May 2025

India has accused Pakistan of violating the spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty by engaging in acts of terrorism and refusing to modify the treaty. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the UN Security Council, highlighting Pakistan's disinformation regarding the treaty and its continued support for cross-border terrorism. He stated that India has always acted responsibly as an upper riparian state and that Pakistan's actions have jeopardized civilian lives, religious harmony, and economic prosperity. India has suspended the treaty until Pakistan ends its support for terrorism.

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

We hope...: Turkish Prez rakes up Kashmir Issue at UNGA

We hope...: Turkish Prez rakes up Kashmir Issue at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

In recent years, the Turkish leader has referred to the issue of Kashmir in his address to world leaders at the high-level UN General Assembly session.

'Must vacate J-K territory': India slams Pak at UN

'Must vacate J-K territory': India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing the country of illegally occupying the territory of Jammu and Kashmir and demanding its immediate vacation. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, made these remarks during a UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace Operations. He asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always be an integral part of India. Harish's statement came after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the UNSC open debate, prompting a strong retort from India. He further stated that Pakistan's repeated references to the issue neither validate their illegal claims nor justify their state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. India, however, said it will refrain from exercising a more elaborate Right of Reply, suggesting a measured approach to the situation. Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained since India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution in 2019, revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Will obliterate you if...: Pak warns Taliban after peace talks fail

Will obliterate you if...: Pak warns Taliban after peace talks fail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban following the collapse of peace talks, threatening military action in response to any future terror attacks originating from Afghanistan.

Probe links Delhi blast to former Al Falah student-turned IM operative

Probe links Delhi blast to former Al Falah student-turned IM operative

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has uncovered a fresh lead in the Red Fort car blast investigation, linking it to fugitive Indian Mujahideen operative Mirza Shadab Baig, an ex-student of Al-Falah University.

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.

UN steps in as India-Pakistan tensions mount

UN steps in as India-Pakistan tensions mount

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for maximum restraint between India and Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Guterres' spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said that the UN chief is following the situation "very closely and with very great concern." Dujarric also stated that any issues between the two countries "can and should be resolved peacefully, through meaningful, mutual engagement." India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and announced a raft of measures, including expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post in view of the cross-border links to the terror attack.