Breaking News: Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates; Bangladesh’s Ex-PM Calls for Fair Elections
The air quality in Delhi has worsened significantly, with pollution levels reaching ‘severe’ marks. On Thursday morning, reports indicated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit a staggering 409, while there were private assessments showing it as high as 644. The thick smog enveloping the city made it difficult to see buildings and roads from a distance.
In other news, Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has expressed her desire to return home. However, she emphasized that Bangladesh needs to conduct free, fair, and inclusive elections before she can consider going back. In an email interview from an undisclosed location in Delhi, she stated, “Here in Delhi, I am able to go about my daily activities freely, as long as I remain cautious.”
Additionally, facing pressure on exports to the United States due to high tariffs of up to 50%, the Indian government has taken steps to help exporters. On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved additional credit support of up to ₹20,000 crore and also initiated a six-year Export Promotion Mission with a budget of ₹25,060 crore, as announced in this year’s budget.
Stay tuned for further updates on these developing stories.
