Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating genocide against minorities. Speaking from New York, she alleged targeted attacks on Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, claiming Yunus’s regime was responsible. Hasina also revealed a plot to assassinate her and her sister, forcing her August resignation to prevent further bloodshed.

Global arms sales surged to $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% rise fueled by conflicts like the Ukraine war. US companies dominated, grabbing half the market share. Lockheed Martin retained its top spot despite production challenges. Meanwhile, regional tensions boosted Asian and Middle Eastern markets, while India focused on self-reliance in defense production, recording a 5.8% growth.

According to the CPCB, the AQI at 8 am on Wednesday stood at 211. By 4 pm, it had improved further, with a 24-hour average AQI of 178