The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Maulana Mohammad Asim Qasmi, imam of the Bilali Mosque in Haldwani’s Banbhulpura, and his associate Nazar Kamal, an electrician, in connection with the car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. They were picked up based on call detail records linked to Dr. Umar Nabi, the main accused in the blast. The two have been taken to Delhi for interrogation. Security has been increased around the mosque in Haldwani, and the investigation is expanding, with more questioning in Nainital. (PC: The Hindu)

A Delhi court has sent three doctors and a preacher to 10-day judicial custody in the Red Fort blast case. The accused — Muzammil Ganaie, Adeel Rather, Shaheena Saeed, and Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay — were produced before the court on Saturday. The NIA has arrested seven people so far in the case, which is linked to a “white-collar” terror module uncovered by Jammu and Kashmir Police. Officials say the group was connected to a suicide bombing plot. The main bomber, Dr Umar-un-Nabi, used an explosives-filled car for the attack. Investigators are still tracking more suspects across multiple states. 

India is strengthening the Siliguri Corridor by building three new military bases to protect its key link to the northeast. The new stations at Dhubri, Kishanganj, and Chopra are designed for quick deployment and stronger surveillance. This move comes as Bangladesh’s new interim government grows closer to China and Pakistan, with plans to buy advanced Chinese jets and work on drone projects. India sees this as a security risk because the corridor is only 22 kilometres wide and crucial for connecting over 45 million people. With new bases, Rafale jets, and BrahMos missiles, India aims to secure the region and prevent any threat.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Mahmood Madani triggered a major row by saying, “If there is oppression, there will be jihad.” He claimed the government and judiciary were hurting minority rights and said recent court rulings showed “pressure” on judges. Madani argued that cases moving ahead despite the Places of Worship Act were signs of constitutional breach. The BJP hit back, accusing him of provoking Muslims and attacking the Supreme Court. BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma said Madani’s words were dangerous and “anti-national.” He urged strict action and warned that India would not accept any call that harms peace or unity. (PC: India Today)

Air travel in India may face delays as airlines work to fix a major software glitch in Airbus A320-family aircraft. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are updating systems after Airbus warned that strong solar radiation could affect flight-control data. Around 400 aircraft in India may be impacted. The DGCA has ordered immediate upgrades, and more than half the planes have already been fixed. No cancellations have been reported so far, but some flights are delayed. Airbus said this is one of its biggest recalls and stressed that safety remains its top priority as airlines rush to complete the changes. (PC: India Today)

A heartwarming video from a high-altitude border post shows Indian Army soldiers improvising a game of cricket in extreme winter conditions. With heavy snowfall covering the landscape, troops used a snowball as the cricket ball and a shovel as the makeshift bat. The light-hearted moment captured the soldiers’ resilience and ability to stay upbeat despite harsh weather and demanding terrain. The clip has quickly gone viral, drawing admiration for their spirit, camaraderie and creativity while guarding the nation’s frontiers.

Hundreds of coastal-village families in Munambam, Kerala, who have been on a relay hunger strike for over 410 days, plan to end their protest on November 30. The move follows a Kerala High Court order that allows residents to pay land tax again — restoring their interim revenue rights. However, not all members agree: a faction insists the strike must continue until full ownership is legally secured. (PC: The Hindu)

Airbus has issued a global alert after finding that intense solar radiation may corrupt critical flight‑control data in its A320‑family aircraft. As a result, more than 200–250 A320 jets operated by IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express in India are being temporarily grounded for urgent software or hardware updates. Airlines have warned passengers of potential delays, cancellations and longer turnaround times while maintenance is performed. This precautionary move affects a major portion of India’s domestic flight network — potentially disrupting thousands of travellers’ journeys over the coming days. 

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has made a heartfelt appeal to the Prime Minister’s Office amid a severe air-quality crisis in the Delhi-NCR region. She described the situation as “agonising and depressing,” citing an AQI reading of 587 in Indirapuram, and has even kept her child at home due to health concerns. Bedi has called for “proactive” central intervention, suggesting regular virtual check-ins between PM Modi and neighboring state CMs, and urged use of the “Mann Ki Baat” platform to raise public awareness. (PC: PTI)

India has released a drastically updated seismic zonation map under its revised Earthquake Design Code, placing the whole Himalayan arc in a newly introduced Zone VI, the highest risk level. The revision shows that 61% of India now falls under moderate to high earthquake hazard zones. Developed using probabilistic seismic hazard assessment, the new map factors in active faults, rupture potential, and ground-shaking behavior. The update could reshape building norms and infrastructure planning, especially around tectonically sensitive regions.