New Delhi, Nov 26: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for allegedly harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi in the run-up to the Delhi car bomb blast.

The accused, identified as Soyab of Dhauj in Faridabad, Haryana, is the seventh person to be arrested in connection with the case. According to the NIA, he provided shelter and logistical support to Umar immediately before the 10 November suicide car bombing that killed several people and injured many others outside the Red Fort in the national capital.

The agency has so far arrested six other key aides of Umar during the investigation into case RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI.

The NIA said it continues to pursue multiple leads linked to the attack and has been conducting searches across several states in coordination with local police to identify and trace others involved in the conspiracy.

Efforts to unravel the entire plot behind the deadly terror strike are underway, the agency said.

New Delhi, Nov 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that India winning the race to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad is a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for turning the country into a global hotspot for sports.

In a post on X, Shah congratulated every citizen as India won the “prestigious bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad”.

“This is a testament to PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s vision for turning our Bharat into a global sports hotspot. Through penance spanning over a decade, Modi Ji has developed world-class sports infrastructure and uplifted our nation’s potential through effective governance and seamless teamwork,” he said.

Ahmedabad was formally awarded the hosting rights of the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport’s general assembly in Glasgow, clearing the decks for the event’s return to India after two decades.

The general assembly of 74 members put a seal of approval on India’s bid, after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host by the Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board last month.

New Delhi, Nov 26: Gold prices surged Rs 1,200 to hit near a two-week high of Rs 1,30,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking a rally in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Analysts said the rise was mainly driven by renewed expectations of interest-rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next month.

The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,29,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes).

On November 13, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent closed at Rs 1,30,900 and Rs 1,30,300 per 10 gram levels, respectively.

“Gold extended its gains on Wednesday, climbing to a two-week high amid growing optimism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

“Softer US macroeconomic data further strengthen expectations of a possible cut next month, following recent dovish comments from two Fed officials,” Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.

Silver prices also gained momentum for the second straight day, surging Rs 2,300 to Rs 1,63,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Wednesday.

In the global markets, spot gold climbed by USD 33.50, or 0.81 per cent, to USD 4,164.30 per ounce.

“Gold advanced to USD 4,165 per ounce ahead of US macroeconomic data, including durable goods orders and initial jobless claims, as recent comments from Fed Governors Miran and Waller indicated growing support for additional rate cuts,” Kaynat Chainwala, AVP Commodity Research, Kotak Securities, said.

According to Praveen Singh, AVP, Fundamental Research, Commodities, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, soft US economic data and growing expectations that White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett may become the next Federal Reserve chair have further fuelled the rate-cut sentiment.

“Hassett being closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s low rate and economic vision may hasten rate cuts,” he stated.

In addition, spot silver was trading 1.71 per cent higher at USD 52.37 an ounce in the overseas trade.

Renisha Chainani, Head – Research at Augmont, said, “A persistent increase in the price of the precious metal is limited by expectations of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine”.

However, given that investors are now looking to more US data for some encouragement, the fundamental background indicates that the path of least resistance for gold is upward, she added.

New Delhi, Nov 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, and asked all to reaffirm their commitment to combat terrorism in all forms.

The nation remembers their supreme sacrifice with gratitude, Murmu said in a post on X.

Ten Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea on November 26, 2008, and killed 166 people, including 18 security personnel, during a 60-hour siege of Mumbai.

“On the anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, I pay my humble tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the people of our country. The nation remembers their supreme sacrifice with gratitude.

“Let us reaffirm our commitment to combat terrorism in all forms. Let us move forward together on the path of progress with a resolve to build a stronger and more prosperous India,” the president said.