Minor blast near Israel embassy: States, airports on alert

A blast occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi and three vehicles were damaged in it. The Delhi Police said no injuries have been reported so far. It said the "very low-intensity blast" occurred at 5.05 pm. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Delhi Police Special Cell have reached the blast spot to investigate the matter.

The entire area has been cordoned-off and heavy deployment of police forces has been made. A team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been rushed to beef up security around the Israeli embassy.