Delhi's new pollution control measures, restricting vehicles below BS-VI standards, triggered significant traffic jams at state borders. Barricades at entry points led to long queues, forcing temporary removal to ease congestion. Commuters expressed frustration over disrupted routines and questioned the sole focus on vehicles. #Delhi
Dairy businessman Ratan was ambushed and shot dead in south Delhi, with shooters traveling from Faridabad and firing nearly 70 bullets. The brutal killing, possibly linked to a family feud and land dispute following his son's arrest for murder, involved 12-13 suspects who conducted reconnaissance before the attack. #SouthDelhi
Bangladesh slid back into turmoil after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of last year’s July Uprising, triggered violent protests. The 32-year-old was shot by masked gunmen in central Dhaka while launching his election campaign and later died in hospital. His death has reignited political instability ahead of crucial national elections, with protests, arson and competing narratives deepening uncertainty at a critical moment for the country and its relations with New Delhi. #India
Police arrested a tenant, Himanshu Yadav, for allegedly robbing and murdering his 65-year-old landlady in Rohini. Driven by anger over rent arrears and humiliation, Yadav strangled Naresh Kumari and stole her jewelry. He then fled across several states, mortgaging the stolen items before being apprehended in Delhi. #Tenant #Delhi
A Hindu man was beaten to death and his body set ablaze in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district following blasphemy allegations. This incident occurred amidst broader unrest, including attacks on media institutions and protests following the death of a student leader, raising concerns over minority safety and press freedom. #Bangladesh #Hindu
North India is grappling with a red alert for dense fog, severely impacting visibility and travel. Simultaneously, Delhi and surrounding regions are experiencing 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality, with authorities urging residents to limit outdoor exposure. Flights are facing delays due to the challenging weather conditions.
The Indian rupee experienced an upward trend against the US dollar on Friday, following a period of significant depreciation. This recovery is largely attributed to the Reserve Bank of India's strategic dollar sales, aimed at curbing one-way currency weakness.