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Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina has leveled serious allegations against the current interim government. She said that the government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus is pushing the country towards anarchy. According to Sheikh Hasina, law and order have collapsed under the current circumstances, and political instability is steadily increasing.
Sheikh Hasina categorically rejected the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ruling as a miscarriage of justice. She stated that the decision was not a result of justice, but rather of political vendetta. According to her, she was neither given a full opportunity to defend herself nor allowed to choose her own lawyers. Hasina alleged that the tribunal is being used to target the Awami League and for political revenge.
Gold prices in India witnessed a decline on the first trading day of the week. In the domestic market, gold traded with a weak trend today. In Delhi, the price of 24-karat gold was recorded at ₹1,34,320 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold was priced at ₹1,23,140 per 10 grams. After a rally in the past few sessions, investors engaged in profit-taking today, which clearly impacted prices.
Although a decline was recorded today, gold remains strong on a weekly basis. In the last week, the price of 24-karat gold increased by ₹260, while 22-karat gold became ₹250 more expensive. Experts believe that due to global uncertainties and the demand for safe-haven investments, gold may remain strong in the long term.
Air pollution in Delhi continues to remain at dangerous levels. Despite the government implementing GRAP-4 restrictions, no significant improvement is visible. On Monday morning, almost all areas of the capital were recorded in the red zone, with AQI levels exceeding 300 to 400. In several areas, the level crossed 400, which falls under the 'severe' category.
According to data from the Sameer app, at 6 AM, the AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 402, Bawana at 408, Mundka at 400, Narela at 418, and Rohini at 400. Additionally, the AQI reached 403 in Wazirpur and 400 in Jahangirpuri. The air in these areas remains extremely toxic, causing breathing difficulties for residents.
North India is currently in the grip of a severe cold wave. The effects of heavy snowfall in the hilly areas are now clearly visible in the plains. Heavy snowfall occurred in Kashmir and the Leh region of Ladakh on Sunday, leading to a sharp drop in temperature. Rohtang Pass and Shinkula Pass in Himachal Pradesh are also covered in snow. Several roads in the mountains have been closed due to the snowfall, disrupting normal life.
Dense fog and a cold wave have intensified the cold in the plains of North India, including Delhi-NCR. The sun did not appear in the capital Delhi throughout the day on Sunday. Due to extremely low visibility, vehicles were seen crawling on the roads. According to the Meteorological Department, the activation of a Western Disturbance has caused a sudden change in the weather, further aggravating the cold and foggy conditions.
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