Four days have passed since the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, yet the area remains eerily silent. The Old Lajpat Rai Market, located right opposite the historic Red Fort and usually bustling with thousands of shoppers daily, continues to remain shut. Most shops, except for a few small roadside stalls, have their shutters down and locks in place, according to local traders. While the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk are slowly regaining their usual vibrancy, with crowds at clothing and food outlets and traffic picking up on the streets, the situation at Old Lajpat Rai Market paints a contrasting picture. The market remains closed due to the shutdown of the Red Fort metro station and the main road leading to the monument. Traders have reported that cash, laptops, lunch boxes, and other essent...

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, one patient continues to remain on a ventilator, with doctors describing their condition as critical. Meanwhile, four more injured patients have been discharged from the hospital, bringing the total number of discharged patients to seven. The remaining patients, except for the one on a ventilator, are stable and showing signs of rapid recovery. Treatment Ongoing for 19 InjuredThe blast, which occurred near the Red Fort on Monday evening, initially resulted in 10 fatalities and 27 injuries. The injured were admitted to LNJP and Sushrut Trauma Centre, with 26 patients at LNJP and one at Sushrut. At LNJP, one patient, identified as Bilal, succumbed to injuries, bringing the total death toll to 11. Previously, three patients had been discha...

New Delhi: The 44th India International Trade Fair commenced on Friday in Delhi, featuring participation from companies across 12 countries. However, the event’s foreign pavilions surprised visitors as no high-tech or machinery-based exhibits were on display on the first day. Instead, the stalls largely showcased salwar suits, cosmetics, home décor, stone rings, dry fruits, sweets, chocolates, and kitchenware. Hong Kong’s Homeware PresenceDespite extensive promotion by ITPO regarding China’s participation, only a single Hong Kong company, Onyx, was present. Onyx is selling large stone planters, jars, plates, and bowls, with supplies sourced from Afghanistan. Director Md. Shaukat Ali confirmed that no representatives from China or Hong Kong attended the fair. Foreign Pavilions and Par...

New Delhi: In a strong move to combat pollution, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its anti-pollution drive across the city. As part of this campaign, four factories in the West Zone’s Bindapur ward have been sealed for violating environmental norms, contributing to both air and water pollution. Action Across Delhi Zones:In Shahdara North Zone, 24 individuals were fined for burning biomass, highlighting the MCD’s zero-tolerance approach towards activities that exacerbate air pollution. The West Zone authorities, in coordination with DPCC, BSES, and SDM officials, carried out a joint sealing operation targeting illegal industrial units in Bindapur Ward No. 116. Factories Sealed:The enforcement action included two coal-based brick kilns, one chemical factory, and...

New Delhi: Following the investigation into the Delhi blast case, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed the names of four doctors from the National Medical Register after they were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The doctors affected are Dr. Muzaffar Ahmed, Dr. Adil Ahmed Rather, Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, and Dr. Shaheen Saeed. The commission stated that until further orders, these doctors will not be allowed to practice medicine or hold any professional medical appointments. Background of the Case:On 10 November, authorities recovered 2,900 kilograms of explosives and investigated a car blast near the Red Fort, leading to the arrest of eight individuals, including the four doctors. Evidence collected by investigative agencies linked the doctors to ill...

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a series of raids in Mewat, Haryana, in connection with the recent car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. The operation follows investigations into a recently apprehended terror module. According to official sources, the NIA suspects that the ammonium nitrate explosives used in the Red Fort blast were purchased from locations in Mewat. The raids, carried out early Saturday morning, targeted multiple addresses linked to the terror module under investigation. The move is part of an intensive crackdown by the NIA, aimed at tracing the supply chain of the explosives and identifying all individuals involved in planning and executing the attack. Investigators are working to ensure that no links remain unchecked and to prevent any po...