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NEW DELHI: New CCTV footage from Faridabad shows Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Umar Mohammed using multiple phones before the Red Fort blast on November 10.Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, teams confirmed retentions and releases for IPL 2026, shaping core squads as major names move ahead of the mini-auction.Meanwhile, following a significant electoral setback for the Mahagathbandhan, Lalu Prasad’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced her departure from politics and disowned her family.Here are the top 5 news stories: New CCTV footage shows bomber Umar at Faridabad shop before Red Fort blastFresh CCTV video from a shop in Faridabad shows suspected bomber Dr Umar Mohammad in the days before the deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort. Authorities say the footage is a critical piece of the ongoing investigation into the blast that killed 13 people. Investigators are analyzing it to map Umar’s movements, understand his planning, and identify possible accomplices as the probe deepens. Read full storyIPL 2026 Retention Day: Teams lock in core squads ahead of mini-auctionAhead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, all ten franchises finalised their retention and release lists, signalling major strategy shifts. For instance, the Gujarat Titans retained key players like Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan, while the Rajasthan Royals traded Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Released players now enter the auction pool, and teams will allocate their budgets accordingly. Read full story‘Quitting politics’: Rohini Acharya disowns Lalu family after RJD’s Bihar poll debacleFollowing the crushing defeat of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the Bihar Assembly elections, Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced her decision to quit politics and publicly sever ties with her family. She blamed party aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez for prompting the move, stating she was “taking all the blame”. Read full storyRJD reacts to electoral defeat, vows to continue public serviceFollowing a heavy loss in the Bihar assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) issued its first public response, calling the setback expected and part of political life. The party said “ups and downs are inevitable” in public service and maintained that it will stay committed to its base, reaffirming its identity as the “party of the poor.” Despite the defeat, RJD vowed to continue raising the voice of marginalized communities. Read full storyTrump threatens $1 bn–$5 bn lawsuit against BBC over edited Jan 6 speechUS President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, accusing the broadcaster of distorting his January 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. He claims the BBC “changed the words coming out of my mouth” and misled the public. The BBC has apologised, calling the edit an “error of judgment,” but rejected his argument that it amounts to libel. Read full story Go to Source
