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Woman doctor arrested in J&K terror module case linked to Delhi car blast

The Red Fort car explosion was preceded by a 20-day-long probe by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police to find a “terror module” linked to two terror outfits — Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AguH). On Tuesday (November 11, 2025), a J&K Police source said that a woman identified as Shaheen Saeed (40) has also been arrested, making her the eighth accused in the “terror module” case. At least 20 others were being questioned in the Valley.

After AK-47 recovery, Kashmir hospitals order audit of doctors’ lockers

Several government hospitals in Kashmir started a drive on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) to identify unclaimed lockers and issued directions to the staff to properly label those that have been allotted to doctors. The action comes days after an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the locker of a former doctor at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag.
Delhi Red Fort blast: Case handed over to anti-terrorism agency NIA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) handed over the probe into a blast near the Red Fort to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), sources said. This is a clear indication that the blast, which has so far claimed 13 lives, is being considered by the government as an act of terror, as the NIA is mandated to probe terror cases only.

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialised democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defence spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza and efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Bihar registers 67% polling after Phase 2, highest since 1951

Bihar recorded nearly 67% turnout after the two phases of polling, 9.6% more than the previous Assembly election, the Election Commission of India said. The second and final phase of voting on Tuesday saw a 68.79% turnout with reports from around 2,000 booths yet to be tallied, Bihar Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjiyal said. Polling was held in 122 Assembly seats spread over 20 districts and in which 1,302 candidates contested.

Supreme Court says SIR is not the country’s first electoral roll revamp; Opposition retorts that this one is ‘farcical’

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) interrogated Opposition parties, leaders, and NGOs for their negative portrayal of the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including their claims that the exercise amounts to “citizenship screening” in disguise and threatens to disenfranchise lakhs of voters.

Nine exit polls project decisive majority for NDA in Bihar

As the final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections drew to a close on Tuesday (November 11, 2025), nine exit polls projected a decisive majority for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), indicating that the ruling coalition is poised to retain power in the State. Counting of votes will be done on November 14.

Bypolls on eight Assembly seats across seven States conducted peacefully

By-elections to eight Assembly constituencies across seven States passed off peacefully on Tuesday, with the Anta Assembly seat in Rajasthan’s Baran district reporting the highest voter turnout of 80%. Polling was held in Budgam and Nagrota (Jammu and Kashmir), Anta (Rajasthan), Ghatshila (Jharkhand), Jubilee Hills (Telangana), Tarn Taran (Punjab), Dampa (Mizoram), and Nuapada (Odisha).

CBI arrests ‘conman’ and his associate in impersonation and bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an alleged conman, along with his accomplice, for orchestrating an impersonation and bribery racket purportedly involving senior public servants and private individuals. The accused persons have been identified as “conman” Ajit Kumar Patra and Minku Lal Jain. The agency has conducted searches in Delhi, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Two more persons have been held.

States ruled by non-BJP parties insist on wider consultation on draft labour policy and codes

Issues such as the draft labour policy and the implementation of four Labour Codes came up for discussion at the two-day National Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Ministers and Secretaries of States and the Union Territories that began in New Delhi on Tuesday (November 11, 2025).

Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing

The number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica rose to 45, with 15 other people missing, authorities said on Tuesday (November 11, 2025). The death toll is expected to rise, with officials still trying to reach two towns that remain cut off since the catastrophic Category 5 storm made landfall in western Jamaica on October 28.

Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security and major political boycott

Iraqis headed to the polls on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) to vote in a parliamentary election marked by tight security and a boycott by a major political bloc. A total of 8,703 polling stations were open across the country for the general election. Members of the security forces and displaced people living in camps cast their ballots in early voting on Sunday (November 9, 2025).

SC hears pleas challenging SIR; DMK, allies stage demonstrations across Tamil Nadu opposing SIR

The Supreme Court, led by Justice Surya Kant, on November 11, 2025, heard pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI’s) decision to conduct a pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The DMK, through Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, and the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), represented by Prashant Bhushan, were the primary petitioners. The ruling DMK and its allies on Tuesday (November 11) staged demonstrations across Tamil Nadu against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) ongoing exercise of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Delhi air quality worsens to ‘severe’ category; construction banned, schools to go hybrid up to Class 5

As the overall air quality of Delhi worsened to the ‘severe’ category, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) announced a ban on construction and demolition activities in the entire NCR region, among other emergency measures.

12 killed in suicide attack outside court in Pakistan’s Islamabad

At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan’s capital on Tuesday (November 11, 2025), according to the state media, PTV. It further reported that it was a suicide bombing. “The bomber’s head was found lying on the road,” PTV reported.

No group or individual claimed responsibility for the blast, but the attack came days after the third round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban failed to reach any agreement to tackle the issue of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

West Bengal Police bust ₹317-crore cyber fraud racket, conduct raids at businessman Pawan Ruia’s premises

The Cyber Crime Wing of West Bengal Police has busted a ₹317-crore online fraud involving 148 shell companies and raided the home and offices of businessman Pawan Ruia for his alleged links to the racket, an officer said on Tuesday (November 11, 2025).

U.S. Senate approves bill to end shutdown, sending it to House

The U.S. Senate passed legislation Monday (November 10, 2025) to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.

Survey of India and Indian Oil rope in MapmyIndia Mappls for digital maps, deep-tech products and IoT suite of solutions

Survey of India and Indian Oil Corporations Limited (IOCL) have roped in MapmyIndia Mappls for digital maps, deep-tech products and IoT suite of solutions. Survey of India will engage MapmyIndia Mappls for its National Geo Platform while IOCL will leverage the company’s IoT based location tech solutions.

Indian footballers demand ISL revival; ‘Our frustration and anger has turned into desperation’

India’s distressed football players issued a joint statement on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) pleading with the administrators to get the currently paused Indian Super League season underway, saying that their “anger and frustration” has turned into desperation now.