India

Exercise caution in Delhi, India amid an ongoing security operation after a car blast killed at least 10 people on November 10.

Exercise caution in Delhi, India amid an ongoing security operation after a car blast killed at least 10 people and injured more than 30 on November 10. According to police, a slow-moving vehicle came to a stop near a red light around 6:42 PM before exploding near the Red Fort monument. Airports, railway stations, government buildings and heritage sites across the country have been put on high alert, according to the Central Industrial Security Force.

The hoax bomb threats on September 5 targeting sensitive locations in Mumbai, India have led to evacuations and a visible increase in security.

Hoax bomb threats in Mumbai on September 5 have led to evacuations and a visible increase in security around schools, transportation hubs, hospitals, and hotels. These incidents have caused evacuations and travel delays, despite no explosives being recovered. Further threats are likely amid the Hindu Ganeshotsav festival running through October, though these events are more likely to be hoaxes rather than actual attacks.

Through December 12, more than 500,000 people are expected to participate in a Hindu festival in India and Nepal.

The Hindu festival of Vivah Panchami will be observed through December 12 between Janakpur, Nepal and Ayodhya, India. Over 2,000 security personnel will be deployed in Janakpur, and the Jathi Pipraun border, with 500,000 attendees expected. A parade from Janakpur to Ayodhya is scheduled for December 8. Disruptions at Ayodhya and Janakpur airports are possible.

On November 24 in New Delhi, India, multiple religious demonstrations and counter-protests are planned.

On November 24, Muslim and Hindu demonstrations are planned at Ramlila Ground in new Delhi, India. Muslim activists are gathering to protest against religious offenses, and Hindu activists have planned a counterprotest. Muslim activists have also planned a march against the Waqf Amendment Bill on the same day in New Delhi. Heightened security and police presence in the area is likely.

Beginning October 14 in Pune, India, the Pune Petrol Dealers’ Association is striking indefinitely.

Beginning October 15, the Pune Petrol Dealers’ Association is beginning an indefinite strike in the region of Pune, India. For the duration of the strike, the association’s tankers will not be filled. The strike is in response to rampant fuel theft and unfair business practices. Protests in association with the strike are likely.

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