Overview
- Authorities say 13 people were killed in the Nov. 10 explosion near Lal Qila, which the central government has classified as a terrorist attack.
- Arrests include Lucknow doctor Shaheen Siddiqui, whom agencies allege is linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, with explosive material reported recovered from a car connected to her.
- Police actions span Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Haryana, with detentions of doctors and staff in Saharanpur, Kanpur, Hapur and Banas Kantha as the case continues to develop.
- The Association of Indian Universities revoked Faridabad-based Al-Falah University’s membership, NAAC issued a show-cause notice, an HR employee was arrested, and reports say ED and EOW will conduct a forensic audit.
- Historic Delhi markets near the blast site report sharp drops in footfall, and separately Bihar’s vote count trends show the NDA far ahead with the RJD trailing as supporters ready celebrations.