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Sabarimala is set to begin its 41-day Mandala pilgrimage, with the shrine opening Sunday evening. Extensive preparations—water supply, sanitation, medical centres, and virtual queue controls—are in place. New melshanthis will be installed as TDB’s new president vows transparent temple administration

Three Naxalites, including two women, were killed in a DRG encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were seized, and all carried ₹5-lakh rewards. Police said Naxalism is in its final stage in Bastar, with 262 Naxalites killed statewide this year

Counter Intelligence Kashmir raided a doctor’s residence in Anantnag linked to a “white-collar terror module.” A Haryana-based doctor tenant’s phone was seized. Separately, local seller Bilal Wani attempted self-immolation after questioning; his son remains detained. Key accused Dr Muzaffar Rather is abroad

A 21-year-old widow in Dumka is battling for life after allegedly being set on fire by her lover and his wife following an argument. Police arrested the man, while his wife remains absconding. An FIR was filed based on the victim’s mother’s complaint

A stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra killed one labourer, with several others feared trapped. Massive debris is slowing rescue efforts, officials said. Authorities are investigating the mine’s operating conditions, and strict action has been promised against those responsible

Delhi Police and NIA detained three individuals, including two doctors from Al Falah University, in connection with the Red Fort blast. Investigations focus on links to a “white collar terror module”, illegal fertiliser purchase, and suspect movements prior to the explosion

Following the NDA’s landslide victory in Bihar, top leaders of the BJP, JD(U) and allies held a series of meetings at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence to finalise Cabinet composition, portfolios and the swearing-in ceremony, signalling unified support for his leadership

The NDA scored a landslide in Bihar Assembly elections, with BJP and JD(U) on track for over 85% strike rates and a three-fourth majority. RJD and Congress faced crushing defeats, while women, youth, and welfare schemes contributed to the ruling alliance’s dominance

A bold “tiger abhi zinda hai” poster featuring Bihar CM Nitish Kumar beside a tiger appeared outside his residence as early election trends showed the NDA leading. The cinematic image energised JD(U) workers, symbolising Kumar’s enduring political dominance

Flipkart detected a major fraud at its Ernakulam delivery hubs, where staff allegedly ordered 332 mobile phones using fake details and reported them missing. Phones worth Rs 1.61 crore disappeared, leading police to register a case and launch an investigation

Investigations reveal JeM’s Faridabad module planned a nationwide terror campaign, targeting Delhi first to challenge security. Coordinated blasts, including at Ayodhya, aimed to recruit youth and avenge Operation Sindoor losses, with expansion plans for the rest of India underway

Cyberabad Police EOW busted a multi-state GST fraud syndicate, arresting two and uncovering Rs 11.79 crore worth of fake Input Tax Credit claims. The accused floated bogus firms across eight States, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding

Ten people, including three government employees, were detained across Kashmir in the probe into the “white-collar terror” module linked to the Delhi blast that killed 13. Officials said some suspects had recently visited Turkiye, as security agencies widened their crackdown

Four doctors linked to the “white-collar terror module” raised over Rs 26 lakh to fund materials for the Red Fort blast, officials said. The group bought 26 quintals of NPK fertiliser for explosives, with financial disputes emerging before the deadly explosion

Centre termed the Red Fort blast a terror act, with investigators revealing that Pulwama-based Dr Umar Nabi planned the attack for December 6. Links to Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Turkiye visit, and a radicalised ‘doctor module’ emerged in the probe

The Election Commission has distributed over 37 crore enumeration forms across 12 States and UTs under Phase II of its voter roll revision. Lakshadweep achieved full coverage, while Bihar’s second poll phase saw a record 68.79% turnout

Over 13 lakh arrests, just 1% convictions, and rising corruption — a policy meant to curb drinking has ended up punishing the poor

The Indian Army is establishing the Lachit Borphukan Military Station at Bamunigaon in Assam’s Dhubri district near the Bangladesh border to strengthen intelligence, border security, and regional stability amid rising concerns over cross-border crimes, fundamentalist activities, and geopolitical tensions

To handle the Sabarimala pilgrimage rush, South Central Railway will operate special trains between Charlapalli and Kottayam on November 24 and 25. Additional services connecting Hyderabad, Madurai, Kollam, Kanniyakumari, and Tiruvannamalai will run from December to January

Prominent Muslim bodies expressed grief over Red Fort blast in Delhi. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind called for a comprehensive, unbiased investigation, accountability for security lapses, and compensation for victims

Six Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Tuesday. Automatic weapons and explosives were recovered from the site, while combing operations are underway to trace other Maoists hiding in the forest area

Delhi Police registered an FIR under UAPA and the Explosives Act after a car blast near Red Fort killed nine people. Preliminary probe links the attack to the Faridabad terror module. Home Minister Amit Shah will review security amid nationwide alerts

The death toll from Monday’s blast near Delhi’s Red Fort rose to 12 after three more victims died. A car explosion near the Red Fort metro station prompted police to register an FIR under UAPA and the Explosives Act, triggering citywide security raids

West Bengal Police’s cybercrime wing uncovered a ₹317-crore online fraud involving 148 shell companies and businessman Pawan Ruia. Raids at his residence and offices revealed funds diverted through fake firms, with ₹170 crore allegedly converted into cryptocurrency to evade detection