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Another serious case of violence against minorities has emerged in Bangladesh. Chanchal Chandra Bhowmick, a 23-year-old Hindu youth, was brutally murdered in Narsingdi district. It is alleged that unknown individuals poured petrol into a garage and set it on fire, burning Chanchal alive. This incident, reported to have occurred on Friday night, January 23, has sent shockwaves throughout the area.
According to locals, Chanchal worked at a garage in the Masjid Market area near the Narsingdi Police Lines. As usual, he fell asleep inside the garage after finishing work. Late at night, an unknown person closed the garage shutter from outside, sprinkled petrol, and set it on fire. The fire spread rapidly, leaving Chanchal unable to escape.
A tense situation erupted outside Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's camp, located on the northern side of Triveni Marg, Sector 4, Prayagraj, on Sunday evening. In a complaint to the Kalpvasi police station chief, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati stated that his camp, the devotees staying there, and his property were threatened.
According to the complaint, some anti-social elements arrived outside the camp between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. with sticks and saffron flags. It is alleged that some youths tried to forcibly enter the camp and began creating a ruckus. Seeing the situation escalate, a scuffle broke out between the camp's volunteers and the rioters. The volunteers managed to remove the rioters.
Following the International Cricket Council's (ICC) major decision regarding the T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has finally accepted it. On Saturday, the ICC announced Scotland's inclusion in the tournament in place of Bangladesh. The tournament is scheduled to be played between India and Sri Lanka from February 7th. Bangladesh was placed in Group C, but citing security concerns, it flatly refused to play in India.
BCB Media Committee Chairman Amjad Hussain said the board tried everything possible, but the ICC remained firm on its decision. He said, "We knew the ICC would not accept our demand. We appealed and held meetings, but when the majority decision was made, we were left with no choice."
Gold prices in the country have seen a sharp rise over the past week. On a weekly basis, 24-carat gold has gained ₹16,480, while 22-carat gold has seen a rise of ₹15,100. Similarly, silver has also provided excellent returns to investors, with its price rising by ₹40,000 per kg in a week.
On January 25, 2026, the price of 24-carat gold in the capital Delhi reached ₹1,60,410 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold is being sold at ₹1,47,050 per 10 grams. This is among the highest prices ever.
The weather has taken a sudden turn in the country's hilly states. Heavy snowfall has created extremely challenging conditions in Himachal Pradesh. Over 680 roads, including two national highways, have been closed in the state. The worst impact is being felt in Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Mandi, and Kullu districts. More than 100 vehicles are stranded near Manali, causing significant inconvenience to tourists and locals.
Due to continuous snowfall, roads in Manali, Shimla, and surrounding areas are completely covered with snow. Traffic jams lasted for hours at many places. According to media reports, people were stuck in traffic jams for more than eight hours at some locations. The administration has advised people to avoid non-essential travel and wait until the weather clears.
Security and traffic arrangements have been tightened in the National Capital New Delhi for the Republic Day parade. Traffic restrictions will be implemented on several major roads starting this evening in view of the parade, which will begin at 10:30 am on January 26th from Vijay Chowk and proceed to the Red Fort. The Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to the public to avoid traveling to New Delhi and Central Delhi on January 26th and to use alternative routes.
The Republic Day parade will begin at Vijay Chowk via Kartavya Path, passing through C-Hexagon, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Statue, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, and Netaji Subhash Marg, and reach the Red Fort. No one will be allowed to cross the route during the parade. For security reasons, the entire event will be monitored through drones and other aerial surveillance.
Weather conditions varied across the country on January 25th. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold weather persisted in North India, while western and southern India experienced relatively stable and pleasant weather. Fog, cold winds, and occasional light rains in several states are disrupting normal life.
The weather in North India currently remains cold but clear. The minimum temperature is around 14 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius. Nighttime temperatures may drop to 9 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 19 degrees Celsius. It is a relief that no rain warning has been issued yet.
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