At least 9 dead, several injured in blast in Delhi

A high-intensity explosion in a slow-moving car outside the Red Fort in central Delhi left at least nine people dead and more than 20 injured on Monday (November 10, 2025), sparking a nationwide alert and a probe involving multiple agencies. A person in whose name the car was registered was detained in Gurugram, Haryana.

Bihar: Final phase polling in 122 seats will decide the fate of 1,302 candidates

The second and final phase of polling of the Bihar Assembly election in 122 Assembly constituencies spread across about 20 districts will take place on November 11, and 1,302 candidates are in the fray. Polling will also be held in Jharkhand’s Ghatshila, which is going to bypoll. According to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the polling will be held at 45,399 polling stations in Bihar — 5,326 of them in urban areas and 40,073 in rural areas.

Sergio Gor sworn-in as U.S. Ambassador to India

Praising India as “one of the world’s oldest civilisations” and “the largest country in the world”, United States President Donald Trump presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India, underscoring the vital importance of the U.S.-India partnership. Mr. Trump said he was entrusting Mr. Gor to further strengthen strategic, economic, and security ties with New Delhi, while deepening America’s “fantastic relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

David Szalay wins Booker Prize for fiction with his novel ‘Flesh’

Canadian-Hungarian-British writer David Szalay won the Booker Prize for fiction on Monday for “Flesh,” the story of an ordinary man’s life over several decades in which what isn’t on the page is just as important as what is. Mr. Szalay, 51, beat five other finalists, including favourites Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai, to take the coveted literary award, which brings a £50,000 ($66,000) payday and a big boost to the winner’s sales and profile.

2,900-kg IED-making material recovered, 7 arrested as J&K Police bust inter-State terror module

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police have busted an “inter-State and transnational terror module”, arrested seven people, and seized 2,900 kg of improvised explosive device (IED)-making material in the past 15 days, officials said on Monday. A Srinagar-based police spokesperson said the terror module was linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.

Supreme Court says women are the ‘largest minority’, notes their receding presence in Parliament

The Supreme Court described women as the “largest minority” in India whose presence in the Parliament is steadily receding. “Why not give women representation even without reservation?” Justice B.V. Nagarathna, heading a two-judge Bench and the Supreme Court’s sole woman judge, observed on Monday (November 10, 2025)

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Amritpal Singh’s plea challenging his detention under NSA

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 10, 2025) refused to entertain a plea filed by radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh challenging his detention under the National Security Act. A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria asked Singh to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court with his plea, and asked the high court to decide his petition within six weeks.

We need to create conditions for real, sustainable change: Sri Lankan PM

India and China have shown enormous goodwill towards Sri Lanka and recognise the island nation as an important partner, the country’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said. In an interview to The Hindu marking one year of the National People’s Power (NPP) government, she said that bringing stability and fostering a new political culture were the government’s biggest successes, even as taking the state machinery along remained a challenge.

BBC chairman apologises for ‘error of judgment’ in Trump speech edit

BBC Chair Samir Shah on Monday apologised for an “error of judgment” in editing a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump in a Panorama documentary, following the resignations of BBC’s boss and head of news. Mr. Shah said the BBC had reviewed the footage and acknowledged it should have been clearer about changes made to the original remarks. “It is absolutely clear the BBC must champion impartiality,” Mr. Shah wrote to British lawmakers, adding that the broadcaster is committed to restoring public trust and ensuring its journalism meets the highest standards of fairness.

rump threatens to sue BBC; its chair admits ‘error of judgement’

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $ 1 billion over the way it edited a video of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021, before a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol. A letter sent to the BBC from Mr. Trump’s lawyer demanded a full apology, retraction of the documentary and for the BBC to “appropriately compensate” Mr. Trump.

NIA requests Delhi High Court to hold in-camera hearing on plea seeking death penalty for Yasin Malik

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday (November 10, 2025) asked the Delhi High Court for in-camera proceedings while hearing the agency’s appeal seeking the death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in the 2017 terror funding case. A Bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain said the plea would be considered after NIA's counsel, Special Public Prosecutor Akshai Malik, requested to conduct the proceedings in-camera and provide a private virtual link. Yasin Malik, who appeared through video conferencing from Tihar jail, said he was subjected to psychological torture because of the protracted delay of around three years in deciding the appeal.

Secure release of five Tamils abducted in Mali: Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board urges Centre

The Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board on Monday (November 10, 2025) wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, requesting immediate diplomatic intervention for the safe release of five Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu, who have reportedly been kidnapped in the West African country of Mali while working on an electrification project. In his letter, the Board’s chairperson, Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, expressed grave concern over the safety of the abducted Tamils and urged swift and coordinated efforts through the Indian Embassy in Bamako, Mali, and international agencies to ensure their safe return.

Maldives inaugurates airport built with assistance from India

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport, a project funded under the Indian government’s Line of Credit assistance, calling it a “gateway to prosperity” for the country’s north. Mr. Muizzu inaugurated the airport and described it as a “catalyst for unlocking the potential of the northern Maldives and enhancing global connectivity”, according to a statement by the President’s Office. Calling it a “gateway to prosperity” for the north, he said, “This is not just an airport; it is a symbol of economic transformation.” The inauguration was attended by Indian Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and senior officials from both nations. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Muizzu said the airport serves as a monument that testifies to the strength of Maldives-India ties as the countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this year, news portal Edition.mv reported.