Delhi Car Blast Near Red Fort, Jackie Chan Death Hoax, and Health Clarification on Jaggery Remedy

A major security incident and viral misinformation dominated headlines this week, alongside a public health clarification related to pollution.

Car Blast Near Red Fort in Delhi

A car explosion occurred near the Red Fort in Delhi, triggering panic and a swift security lockdown. According to preliminary reports, CCTV footage showed a masked man driving a Hyundai i20 , which had been parked for about two hours in a nearby mosque’s parking lot before the blast. The explosion caused people to flee the scene, and the historic Red Fort was temporarily shut down as security forces cordoned off the area. Forensic teams and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have reportedly been called in to assess the cause and possible intent behind the blast. Authorities have heightened surveillance across key locations in the capital.

Jackie Chan Death Hoax Debunked

In unrelated news, social media platforms were flooded with false reports claiming that international actor and martial artist Jackie Chan , aged 71 , had passed away due to complications from old injuries. The rumors were quickly debunked by official sources confirming that Jackie Chan is alive and in good health . This is not the first time the actor has been targeted by death hoaxes—similar false claims circulated in 2015 , prompting him to personally clarify the misinformation.

Health Advisory: Jaggery and Lung Health

In lifestyle news, a Gurugram-based pulmonologist addressed a viral claim suggesting that jaggery mixed with warm water can cleanse lungs affected by pollution. The doctor clarified that while jaggery is rich in iron, selenium, and antioxidants that support immunity, it does not physically clean the lungs . Instead, it aids respiratory health indirectly by boosting immune function. The expert urged people to treat such home remedies as supplementary , not as medical substitutes , and to seek professional advice for persistent respiratory issues.