Following the deadly explosion outside Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, a high alert across the national capital has been sounded. India's commercial capital Mumbai, too, has been placed on heightened vigilance following the blast in Delhi. According to reports, at least 10 people have died, injuring 24 others.
The blast in Delhi has prompted authorities in several cities and states, including Kolkata, Dehradun, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, to declare an alert and intensify security measures.
Kolkata has been placed on high alert, with police activating all units and initiating security checks across the city.
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The Delhi Police, its specialised squads, and the National Security Guard (NSG), have rushed to cordon off the

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