On Friday, President Droupadi Murmu interacted with children from various schools and organizations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to mark Children's Day. She highlighted that children are the nation’s future and stressed the importance of nurturing them into confident and responsible citizens. The President also shared joyful moments with the children as they sang Vande Mataram and recited poems, according to a post on the official handle of the President of India on X.

Children's Day is observed every year on November 14 to honor India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was affectionately called 'Chacha Nehru' and believed in giving love and care to children. After Nehru’s death in 1964, it was unanimously decided to celebrate his birthday as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India. Nehru, born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, played a key role in India’s freedom struggle and became the country’s first Prime Minister on August 15, 1947.

Across the country, schools organize various activities such as games and competitions for students, while government bodies hold commemorative events in tribute to Nehru. Before 1956, India celebrated Children’s Day on November 20 in line with the United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day declaration of 1954. However, after Nehru’s passing, the Parliament passed a resolution designating his birth anniversary as the official National Children’s Day.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Thursday that the Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed until further notice due to security concerns. The decision comes amid heightened security measures in the national capital following a recent car blast near the Red Fort. According to DMRC officials, both entry and exit at the Lal Quila station have been temporarily suspended, and services will not resume until security agencies grant clearance. In an official statement, DMRC said, “The Lal Quila Metro Station will stay closed till further notice due to security reasons. All other metro stations and lines are operating as per schedule.”

Located on the Violet Line, the Lal Quila station serves as a key gateway to major landmarks such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk. The closure is expected to inconvenience daily commuters and tourists, especially during peak hours and weekends. Security personnel have been deployed in and around the Red Fort area, and additional checks are being conducted at nearby metro stations as a precautionary measure. Officials said the move is intended to ensure the safety of passengers and the general public.

Commuters have been advised to plan their travel accordingly and use nearby operational stations such as Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, and Kashmere Gate. Authorities have not provided a timeline for the reopening but assured that normal metro services at Lal Quila Station will resume once the security situation has been reviewed and deemed safe.
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A team from the Haryana Police Crime Branch on Wednesday reached the residence of Dr. Muzammil to investigate his alleged involvement in a case related to the recovery of nearly 360 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate, an assault rifle, and other ammunition from Faridabad on November 10.

Earlier, another police team had visited Al-Falah University in Faridabad, where Dr. Muzammil was previously employed. The university, however, has firmly denied any institutional connection with Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai and Dr. Adeel Rather, both of whom were arrested in connection with the explosives case. In an official statement, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Anand clarified that the university’s association with the accused was limited strictly to their professional roles as faculty members. She emphasized that no suspicious or restricted materials were ever stored or used within the campus.

“We are deeply saddened by the recent developments and condemn such acts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by these distressing events,” the statement read. The Vice Chancellor also criticized misleading reports circulating on social media, reaffirming that the university’s laboratories are used solely for academic and authorized purposes, following all safety and regulatory protocols.

Meanwhile, in connection with the recent car blast incident in Delhi, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formed a dedicated team to carry out a comprehensive investigation. The blast is suspected to have been orchestrated by a Jaish-e-Mohammad module, according to top sources. The ongoing probe by the Haryana Police and NIA aims to uncover possible links between the Faridabad explosives case and the recent terror-related incidents in the national capital.
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The Delhi Police reconstructed the 11-hour route of the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near the Lal Quila Metro Station on Monday evening. The powerful blast killed at least eight people and injured several others. According to the investigation, the vehicle began its journey from Faridabad toward the Red Fort about 11 hours before the explosion, passing through multiple locations along the way. CCTV footage showed the car outside Asian Hospital in Faridabad around 7:30 a.m. on Monday. By 8:13 a.m., it had crossed the Badarpur toll plaza into Delhi and was later seen near a petrol pump in the Okhla Industrial Area at 8:20 a.m. The car entered the Red Fort parking lot at 3:19 p.m., where it remained for roughly three hours before leaving at 6:22 p.m. Twenty-four minutes later, at 6:52 p.m., a high-intensity explosion occurred inside the moving vehicle.

Preliminary findings from Delhi Police suggest the incident might have been a fidayeen (suicide) attack, according to internal sources. Investigators suspect the attacker initially planned a different type of explosion but changed tactics after learning that a Faridabad-based module had been dismantled. This shift was reportedly made to maximize casualties and avoid capture. Authorities are also examining whether the intended target was located elsewhere, as the car’s slow movement before the explosion has raised questions. Investigations are ongoing from every angle.

Earlier that same day, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, recovered 360 kg of explosives and ammunition from Faridabad and arrested two individuals, Dr. Muzammil and Aadil Rather, in connection with the case. Multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), are jointly investigating the blast site near the Red Fort, with the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed for additional security. CCTV footage and digital data have become key leads, helping investigators trace the car’s exact movements and communication patterns.

Over 100 CCTV recordings—from toll plazas and nearby areas—are being reviewed to map the vehicle’s full trajectory. The footage shows the car entering and exiting the Red Fort parking area, with the driver appearing to be alone. Authorities are also analyzing data from mobile phones active near the site during the blast, looking for possible links between suspects and accomplices.

Investigators are expanding their analysis to Faridabad, using dump data and Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR) to identify devices that went offline soon after the explosion—potentially indicating efforts to destroy evidence or evade tracking. The explosion near the historic Red Fort triggered panic and a large-scale security response, with the Special Cell, Crime Branch, and FSL teams working to uncover the full motive, identify all those involved, and piece together the sequence of events that led to the deadly blast.
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A month has passed since global leaders met in Egypt for a peace summit aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Since then, both parties have traded accusations of breaching the deal. Andrea Heng reviews the progress made during the first month and examines whether the fragile truce can endure, in conversation with Dr. Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney.

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Last weekend, millions across the U.S. took part in No Kings protests opposing Donald Trump. Although the president denied any desire to be a king, he shared an AI-generated video showing himself as one, piloting a fighter jet and dropping excrement on demonstrators. Jonathan Freedland discusses with political scientist Barbara Walter the strategies the Trump administration is employing against protesters.

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Recent reports indicate an increase in online threats and scams, alongside a local company under police investigation for suspected involvement in a Cambodian scam operation. What do these incidents reveal about our digital vulnerabilities? Hairianto Diman discusses this with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow at the Digital Impact Research team, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from CNA.

From banking apps and WhatsApp to Netflix and AI chatbots, Singaporeans rely on data centres daily. These centres currently consume about 7% of the nation’s electricity, a figure expected to grow as digital service usage increases. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman explore the crucial role of data centres in Singapore’s everyday digital life, and discuss strategies to reduce their impact on the energy grid with Arun Bhatia, Executive Managing Director of APAC Strategy at Carrier.
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