Deadly Blast Rocks Delhi's Red Fort, Eight Killed in Terror Attack

Breaking News: Delhi Explosion Leaves Eight Dead, 20 Injured At least eight people were killed and 20 more injured in a deadly car blast near the historic Red Fort in India's capital city Delhi on Monday. The Indian government has confirmed that the explosion was a terror incident, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet condemning the attack as a "cowardly act carried out by anti-national forces." According to official sources, the explosion occurred at approximately 5:00 pm local time on Monday, causing widespread destruction and chaos in the area. Emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene, with multiple ambulances and fire trucks rushing to the area to provide assistance. The Indian government has vowed to pursue the investigation into the incident with utmost urgency and professionalism, with a view to identifying and bringing to justice those responsible for the attack. In a statement, the cabinet said it "unequivocally condemns this dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives" and reiterated India's "unwavering commitment" to a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. The Red Fort blast is the latest in a series of security incidents to have hit India in recent years, with the country facing a growing threat from extremist groups. The Indian government has been working to strengthen its security measures and intelligence gathering capabilities in response to these threats. As the investigation into the Red Fort blast continues, the Indian government has promised to provide support to the families of those affected by the attack. The incident is likely to raise concerns about the country's security and the effectiveness of its counter-terrorism measures.