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More than 40 Indians are feared dead in a horrific road accident in Saudi Arabia late Sunday night. According to preliminary reports, a bus carrying Indian pilgrims on an Umrah pilgrimage collided with a diesel tanker. The accident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. local time in the Muhras or Mufriyat area near Medina, about 160 kilometers from the city.
The impact was so severe that the bus was engulfed in flames within seconds. Many passengers were asleep at the time, preventing them from escaping. The accident was so horrific that many bodies were beyond identification.
Bangladesh is today in the midst of intense tension and political turmoil. The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver a historic verdict today on alleged crimes against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The verdict will be broadcast live on large screens in Dhaka and also broadcast on Facebook. Ahead of the verdict, incidents of violence, arson, and improvised explosive devices (IED) have been reported in several parts of the country.
Mohammad Yunus's interim government has taken strict measures to control the situation. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police have issued orders to shoot on sight against violent mobs or arsonists. Authorities have tightened security overnight, and the army, paramilitary forces, and police have been instructed to increase vigilance.
Air quality in the national capital, Delhi, remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 359 at 8 am on Monday. It improved slightly from 377 at 4 pm on Sunday, as wind speeds increased to 15 km/h during the day.
Forecasts indicate that Delhi is unlikely to see any relief in the coming days. Air quality may again reach "severe" levels between Monday and Wednesday.
The path for the formation of a new government in Bihar is almost clear. After lengthy negotiations between the BJP and the JDU, an agreement has been reached on the old formula. Under this, Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister for the 10th time. Late Saturday night, a meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, JDU Acting National President Sanjay Jha, and Union Minister Lalan Singh approved the formula of one minister for every six MLAs.
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