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The interim government in Bangladesh has suffered a major setback amidst the ongoing political crisis. Khodabakhsh Chowdhury, a special assistant to the Home Ministry, has resigned from his post, which has been accepted by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Khodabakhsh Chowdhury is a former Inspector General of Police (IGP) and was appointed as a special assistant to Muhammad Yunus on November 10, 2024.
The situation in the country worsened when violence escalated after the death of rebel leader Usman Hadi. One person was killed in a bomb attack near a church in the capital Dhaka on December 24. Crowds set fire to the offices of prominent newspapers, the Daily Star and Prothom Alo. This has raised serious concerns about civil security and law and order.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas prayer service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi on 25 December. This church is not only the largest church in Delhi but also one of the oldest. On this occasion, PM Modi joined the devotees in celebrating the birth of Lord Jesus Christ and shared a message of love.
During the prayer service, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of love, peace, and compassion. He said that the festival of Christmas gives us a message of brotherhood, harmony, and unity in society. People participated in the prayers and received blessings on this occasion.
On the morning of 25 December, Christmas Day, gold prices strengthened across the country. Gold prices opened higher in the domestic market, indicating renewed interest from investors and buyers in the precious metal. In the capital city of Delhi, the price of 24-karat gold rose to ₹1,39,090 per 10 grams.
In Delhi, 22-karat gold is trading at ₹1,27,510 per 10 grams. In Mumbai, the price of 24-karat gold was recorded at ₹1,38,940 per 10 grams, and 22-karat gold at ₹1,27,360 per 10 grams. Similar rates were observed in Chennai and Kolkata.
A horrific road accident occurred in Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Friday, killing at least 10 people and seriously injuring several others. The accident took place on National Highway-48 near Gorlath Cross in Hiriyur taluk. The incident caused chaos in the area and severely disrupted traffic.
According to the police, a private sleeper coach bus traveling from Bengaluru to Gokarna collided head-on with a truck. The bus immediately caught fire after the collision, exacerbating the situation. Several passengers were on board the bus at the time of the accident, undertaking a long-distance journey.
A major road accident occurred late Wednesday night in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, killing nine people and seriously injuring four others. The accident happened when a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus traveling from Tiruchirappalli to Chennai suddenly went out of control. The incident caused chaos in the entire area.
According to police officials, the bus's front tire suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus crossed the divider and veered into the opposite lane, where it collided with two oncoming cars. The collision was so severe that both cars were extensively damaged.
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