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Mother of Satan in Delhi car blast? Officers say TATP needs no detonator, can explode from heat; bomber Umar knew this before entering the crowded area

Investigators are increasingly suspecting triacetone triperoxide (TATP), dubbed 'Mother of Satan,' in Monday's car blast near Red Fort. This highly unstable explosive, potentially mixed with ammonium nitrate and fuel oil, could have caused the immense blast. The victim, Dr. Umar Un Nabi, reportedly had IED assembly experience, raising questions about the explosion's trigger.

16 Nov 2025 7:31 am
Delhi car blast: Bomber had lab at home to test explosives; tested bomb making techniques shared by Pakistan handlers

Dr. Umer Un Nabi, the alleged bomber behind the Red Fort blast, operated a home laboratory in Faridabad to test explosives and build Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). He received bomb-making instructions and radicalization videos from Pakistani handlers via Telegram. Investigations revealed large caches of explosives at separate locations.

16 Nov 2025 5:06 am
Tradition, Art, Craft and Culture: SARAS Ajeevika Mela organised at trade fair in Delhi

The mela offers rural craftswomen the opportunities to increase their income

15 Nov 2025 3:34 pm
Delhi car blast probe: New CCTV footage shows 'bomber' Umar at Faridabad shop

New CCTV footage from Faridabad shows Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Umar Mohammed using multiple phones before the Red Fort blast. Security forces demolished his family home in Pulwama as part of a crackdown on terror modules procuring vehicles and chemicals. Authorities also attached the home of a separatist leader suspected to be in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

15 Nov 2025 3:26 pm
Delhi molestation case: Self-styled 'godman' Chaitanyananda claims threat to his life; court seeks report from prison authorities

A self-styled godman, Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 16 students, has claimed a threat to his life in Tihar jail. He alleged denial of monk's robes and a prescribed diet. The court has requested a status report from prison authorities. Previously, he withdrew his bail plea, citing 'tutored' complainants.

15 Nov 2025 12:58 pm
Watch: CCTV shows people running in panic as Lal Quila Metro Station shakes during Red Fort car blast

CCTV footage from Lal Quila Metro Station shows commuters panicking during the car blast near the Red Fort. Delhi Police are intensifying digital surveillance and have filed a fresh FIR to investigate a deeper conspiracy behind the attack, with initial reports suggesting military-grade explosives may have been used.

15 Nov 2025 9:58 am
Delhi blast probe intensifies: Another doctor from Al-Falah University detained in Pathankot

A doctor in Pathankot is being questioned by authorities regarding the Delhi blast case. Investigators reportedly found he had phone contact with one of the individuals implicated in the incident. While not officially arrested, the doctor was taken in for inquiries, with a local politician confirming his family remains at home. The reason for his involvement is still under investigation.

15 Nov 2025 9:37 am
Delhi shrouded in smog: AQI touches 386; air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi woke to dense smog with AQI at 386, falling under the 'very poor' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented Stage III of GRAP, imposing stricter restrictions. The Supreme Court has directed Punjab and Haryana to report on measures to curb stubble burning.

15 Nov 2025 9:34 am
Delhi Police file new FIR; uncovers 'deeper conspiracy' in Red Fort car blast; doctor module used spycraft tactics

Delhi Police has filed a new FIR to investigate a deeper conspiracy behind the car blast near Red Fort. This follows an earlier FIR transferred to the NIA. The special cell is invoking criminal conspiracy charges and anticipates making arrests shortly. Intelligence sources noted the blast's intensity from new CCTV footage.

15 Nov 2025 9:03 am
Spy-style emails, silent stopovers, secret server: Red Fort blast probe uncovers doctor's terror module and Dr Umars trail

Delhi Police's special cell has filed a new FIR under UAPA, investigating a deeper conspiracy behind the Red Fort car blast. Intelligence suggests a powerful explosion, with CCTV footage showing significant tremors. Two doctors from Haryana's Nuh district were detained for questioning, as the area is under scrutiny for potential explosive material sourcing and links to terror suspects.

15 Nov 2025 8:07 am
'Greedy, Cinderella stepmother': Karisma Kapoor's daughter tells Delhi HC her US university fees unpaid for 2 months

Karisma Kapoor's children informed the Delhi High Court that their US-based sibling's university fees have been unpaid for two months. The court urged the children's stepmother, Priya Kapur, to resolve such issues privately. The children are contesting their late father's will, which reportedly concerns assets worth Rs 30,000 crore.

15 Nov 2025 7:04 am