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Chaos erupted across Bangladesh following the unmasked shooting death of Sharif Hadi, a key figure in the recent political upheaval. The brazen assassination ignited street protests, clashes with security forces, and widespread mayhem as supporters demanded justice. This explainer breaks down the timeline, motives behind the killing, and its ripple effects on the fragile post-revolution government.

Seven elephants killed after a passenger train hit a herd of wild elephants in Assam's Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday.The incident occurred at around 2-17 am took place in Jamunamukh-Kampur section under Lumding division of Northeast Frontier Railway.

The United States has established the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in southern Israel to help stabilise Gaza after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October. About 150 US troops are stationed in Kiryat Gat, joined by personnel from 60 countries and international organisations, including France, UAE, and the UK — working on humanitarian logistics, reconstruction, and ceasefire monitoring.

TMC MPs on Thursday staged a 12-hour dharna outside Parliament, opposing the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. The party alleged the legislation undermines rural employment safeguards and demanded wider consultation before its implementation.

Fresh unrest gripped Bangladesh after the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho. Violent protests erupted across Dhaka, with angry mobs attacking state symbols and torching major media offices, including The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, escalating fears of instability.

Fresh strains hit India–Bangladesh ties as Dhaka Police stopped a violent anti-India march towards the Indian High Commission. Protesters clashed with security forces amid threats to Indian diplomats. India summoned Bangladesh’s envoy, expressing strong concern over extremist narratives and alleged inaction by Dhaka’s interim government.

Drone visuals show Delhi blanketed by a thick layer of toxic smog as the city’s air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category, with AQI levels crossing 370 in several areas. According to CPCB data, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 374, while areas around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium saw AQI levels touch 349. Najafgarh reported a slightly lower AQI of 284, but residents continued to face reduced visibility and breathing discomfort. In response to rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked all GRAP Stage-IV measures across Delhi-NCR. Authorities have also flagged recurring issues such as road dust, waste accumulation, and biomass burning, which continue to worsen particulate matter levels. The drone visuals highlight the severity of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, as dense smog blankets large parts of the capital, raising serious health and environmental concerns.

During his Vantara visit, global football icon Lionel Messi participated in sacred rituals alongside Anant Ambani. The Argentine legend offered milk to the Shiv Linga, meditated on 'Aum' and joined resonant chants of 'Har Har Mahadev,' reflecting a serene spiritual moment rooted in Indian tradition.

Gen Z in Delhi opens up about living through toxic air, calling out weak enforcement, civic lapses, stubble burning, and “false measures” as pollution chokes the city every winter.

India could play a key role in expanding national currency-based trade under its BRICS presidency in 2026, says Russian expert Yaroslav Lissovolik. He believes the focus should shift from a unified BRICS currency to boosting bilateral settlements, with the New Development Bank helping accelerate non-dollar trade channels among member nations.