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Delhi Red Fort blast, railway ticketing scam, and Nithari case acquittal

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Nov 12, 2025
Alok Singh, a dedicated reporter for The Indian Express, details the devastating blast near Delhi's Red Fort, examining its tragic aftermath and suspected links to a Faridabad terror module. Meanwhile, journalist Mohomed Thaver unveils a shocking nationwide railway ticketing scam, revealing how sophisticated software tricks the system to book tickets faster than humans. They also discuss the Supreme Court's recent acquittal of Surendra Koli in the notorious Nithari case, shedding light on its complex history and implications.
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INSIGHT

Deadly Blast Near Red Fort

  • A car explosion near Red Fort killed at least 13 people and scattered body parts across the busy Chandni Chowk area.
  • Investigators suspect links to a Faridabad terror module where police seized 358 kg of explosives including ammonium nitrate.
INSIGHT

Possible Link To Faridabad Module

  • Police link the Red Fort explosion to a Faridabad module after seizing 358 kgs of explosives and arresting two doctors.
  • Security agencies including NIA, NSG and Delhi Police Special Cell are coordinating the probe to join investigative dots.
ANECDOTE

Victims Were Market Workers

  • Alok Singh describes who the victims were: vendors, daily wagers and an Ola driver among them.
  • He emphasises the human cost by naming a cosmetic seller and a jacket vendor killed in the blast.
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