Deadly Blast Near Red Fort: At Least 8 Killed in New Delhi Explosion

A powerful blast rocked the heart of New Delhi today as a car bomb detonated near the Lal Quila metro station, only a few hundred meters from the iconic Red Fort. Over eight people were confirmed dead, several more injured, and emergency services scrambled to contain the incident as forensic and police teams sealed off the busy commercial area. Authorities are investigating possible terror links after initial reports indicated the use of high-grade explosives. The explosion has sent shockwaves through the capital, which is on high-alert owing to election activities across multiple states. India’s Home Minister described the attack as an assault on democracy and promised a nationwide crackdown on extremist elements. Security has been heightened across metro services, airports, and train stations as the investigation unfolds.