A recovered video of the Red Fort blast bomber, Dr Umar Un Nabi, has given investigators a chilling look into the mind of a man preparing for mass murder. Security agencies studying the undated footage say it offers a rare insight into the psychology and planning of a suicide attacker.In Bihar, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor broke his silence following his defeat in the assembly elections, accepting responsibility for the setback. As a gesture of repentance, he would observe a “maun upvaas.” Kishor also revisited his earlier pledge to quit politics, renewing his challenge to the Nitish Kumar government to fulfil its pre-election promise— one he has repeatedly questioned as unachievable.On the sports front, the Indian women’s cricket team’s much-anticipated home series against Bangladesh has been postponed, stirring curiosity across the cricketing circle. Though no official reason has been given, whispers suggest that ongoing diplomatic strains between India and Bangladesh may have played a part in the unexpected move.
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It was designed to indoctrinate others, underscoring why Umar was seen as the most ideologically hardened member of the shadowy “white-collar” Faridabad module. The recording, they add, peels back the curtain on the meticulous planning, deep conviction, and psychological conditioning that fuelled the deadly November attack. Read the full story.
‘I will retire if … ‘: Prashant Kishor breaks his silence on Bihar polls defeat
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor, has broken his silence after his assembly election defeat, taking full responsibility for the outcome. In a symbolic act of introspection, he announced plans to undertake a “maun upvaas” (silent fast) as a form of repentance. Kishor also reignited his earlier vow to ‘quit politics’ as he extended a challenge to the Nitish Kumar government, daring it to fulfil its grand pre-poll promise, a pledge he continues to call not just ambitious but virtually impossible. Read the full story
Sheikh Hasina death sentence fallout? BCCI postpones India-Bangladesh women’s series
India’s women’s cricket team has been hit by an unexpected twist. Their much-awaited home series against Bangladesh, slated for next month, has been abruptly postponed by the BCCI. The board is now racing to find a replacement opponent for December, even as speculation swirls over what prompted the sudden change.Officially, no reason has been cited; however, the simmering diplomatic tensions between the two countries may have quietly influenced the move. For now, the team waits — its next challenge uncertain, with the WPL and a high-stakes Australia tour looming on the horizon. Read the full story
Delhi 2020 riots ‘attack on sovereignty’: Cops oppose Umar Khalid’s bail in Supreme Court
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that the 2020 Delhi riots were no spontaneous outburst but a meticulously orchestrated attempt to tear communities apart. He accused several activists of deliberately stalling the trial, deepening the mystery around a case that still casts a long shadow over the capital.At the same time, the Delhi High Court demanded answers from the police, pointing out that key petitions have lingered unresolved for six years—raising fresh questions about what, or who, might be holding the truth back. Read the full story
Gold prices extend losses; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad & more
Gold and silver extended their slide for a third consecutive day as fading odds of a December US Federal Reserve rate cut dampened risk appetite and safe-haven appeal, pressuring bullion despite prices still hovering near historical highs.Evening news wrap: Recovered Umar Un Nabi video decodes bomber’s psyche; Prashant Kishore breaks silence on Bihar poll defeat & moreCheck the city-wise rates and gauge premium and discount movements against international benchmarks. Read full story Go to Source
