Tariq Rahman to Take Oath as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Today; Indian Leaders to Attend

Tariq Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will be sworn in as the country’s Prime Minister today. The BNP secured a landslide victory last week, winning two-thirds of the seats in the general elections. From India, Speaker Om Birla is scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony. This marks a new chapter in Delhi-Dhaka relations.

2. BJP Targets Uddhav Thackeray Over Tipu Sultan Remarks; Congress Fires Back

The controversy over Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal’s remarks on Tipu Sultan continues. BJP has now involved former CM Uddhav Thackeray, accusing Congress of disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In response, Sapkal challenged the BJP, saying if any historical inaccuracy was made while comparing Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan’s valor, BJP is free to speak out.

3. Bihar Bans Open-Air Meat Sales; Deputy CM Sets Standards Following UP Model

Deputy CM Vijay Sinha has announced a ban on open-air meat sales across Bihar, aligning with Uttar Pradesh’s regulations. The government has also issued standards for meat vendors to ensure hygiene and safety in commercial meat sales.

4. Rain Alert in Delhi-NCR and 12 States; Cold Wave May Return

The Meteorological Department has issued rainfall warnings for 12 states, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. According to the IMD, rainfall is expected today, which could bring a fresh wave of cold weather in these regions.

5. Bangladesh Election Credibility Questioned; 40% of Seats Flagged in New Report

While interim government head Mohammad Yunus praised the recent elections as free and fair, a new report raises serious concerns. The report indicates discrepancies in around 40% of parliamentary seats, casting doubts over the impartiality of the elections.