The car blast rocked Delhi on November 10, and the investigation is being handed over to the National Investigation Agency. At least 12 people have lost their lives as the explosion's intensity shook nearby areas and was heard several kilometers away.

As the NIA begins its investigation, it's worth revisiting the agency’s origins, powers, and performance record.

Why was the NIA created?

The NIA was established in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which exposed serious lapses in India's intelligence and coordination mechanisms. The need arose for a central agency that could investigate terrorism cases cutting across state boundaries and having international links.

Consequently, the National Investigation Agency Act was passed in 2008, and the NIA came into existence on D

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