A powerful explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort has left the nation in shock. At least eight people were killed and several injured after a high-intensity car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station. The explosion triggered a massive fire, damaging multiple vehicles and shattering windows in nearby buildings. This deadly blast comes just hours after authorities uncovered 2,900 kilograms of explosive materials — including ammonium nitrate — in Faridabad. 

A powerful 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern India with its epicenter in Jhajjar, Haryana. The tremors — unusually long-lasting — shook Delhi-NCR, sending thousands rushing outdoors in fear. Shockwaves were reportedly felt as far as parts of Pakistan and Western China, making it one of the most widely-felt quakes of the year in the region. Delhi Metro was halted briefly. Full coverage of global reactions, local panic, and expert insights.