Digest for 12 November, 2025
Deadly Blast Near Delhi's Red Fort Kills 13; 'White-Collar' Terror Module Uncovered
A powerful car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort has killed at least 13 people and injured over 20. The probe has been handed to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The incident is linked to the busting of an interstate "white-collar" terror module involving educated professionals, including doctors from Al-Falah University in Faridabad. Raids led to the arrest of nine suspects and the seizure of nearly 3,000 kg of explosives. The car's driver is suspected to be a doctor who may have accidentally detonated the device in panic.
Supreme Court Acquits Surendra Koli in Final Nithari Killings Case, Paving Way for Release
The Supreme Court has acquitted Surendra Koli in the last pending case related to the 2006 Nithari serial killings, ordering his immediate release. A three-judge bench allowed his curative petition, overturning a 2011 conviction for the rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl. The court cited investigative lapses and noted that allowing the conviction to stand on an evidentiary basis it had rejected in other Nithari cases would violate constitutional principles. Koli had previously been acquitted in 12 other related cases.
Exit Polls Predict Decisive Victory for NDA in Bihar Assembly Elections
Multiple exit polls have projected a comfortable victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly elections, which concluded on Tuesday. The average of nine polls suggests the NDA, comprising the BJP and JD(U), will win around 148 seats in the 243-member assembly, well past the majority mark of 122. The opposition Mahagathbandhan is projected to secure about 88 seats, while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is expected to make a negligible impact. Official results will be declared on November 14.
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Calls for 'Participatory Democracy' for Her Return
From an undisclosed location in India, ousted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stated her return is conditional on the restoration of "participatory democracy" and the lifting of a ban on her Awami League party. In an interview, she accused the interim Yunus administration of jeopardizing ties with New Delhi and empowering extremist forces. Hasina, who fled to India after violent protests in August 2024, asserted that India remains Bangladesh's most important friend and the relationship can withstand the "foolishness" of the current government.
Turkish Military Cargo Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing All 20 Onboard
A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, killing all 20 military personnel on board. The aircraft had departed from Ganja, Azerbaijan, and was returning to Turkey when it went down near the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. Turkey's Defence Minister confirmed the fatalities. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The plane disappeared from radar shortly after entering Georgian airspace without issuing a distress signal. Search and rescue operations were conducted by Georgian and Turkish authorities.