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The ICC said that Mongolia should arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin once he enters the country.&nbsp;Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a member nation of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. Meanwhile, CBI and Kolkata police came face to face Friday (Aug 30) as the central agency claimed the crime scene of the Kolkata horror case was tampered with.&nbsp;Kolkata police were quick to retaliate as CBI’s allegations directly raised a question of their efficiency. In other news, India's Assam scrapped&nbsp;the two-hour break for Friday prayers in a bid&nbsp;"to improve productivity and move away from colonial-era traditions."

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Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of India's north-eastern state, Assam&nbsp;announced the removal of the two-hour break for Friday prayers, known as namaz, in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday (August 30).

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The ICC said that Mongolia should arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin once he enters the country. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a member nation of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.

The ICC said that Mongolia should arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin once he enters the country. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a member nation of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. Meanwhile, CBI and Kolkata police came face to face Friday (Aug 30) as the central agency claimed the crime scene of the Kolkata horror case was tampered with. Kolkata police were quick to retaliate as CBI’s allegations directly raised a question of their efficiency. In other news, India's Assam scrapped the two-hour break for Friday prayers in a bid "to improve productivity and move away from colonial-era traditions." Click on the headlines to read more Mongolia 'under obligation' to arrest Putin: ICC; Russia withdraws troops from Burkina Faso for Ukraine war Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Kolkata horror: ‘Everything was altered at crime scene,’ CBI’s big claim in SC; Bengal police fire back India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and West Bengal police locked horns Friday (Aug 30) amid claims that the crime scene of the rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital may have been “compromised”. Gallant warns Israeli ministers to make 'hostage-ceasefire deal' or face danger of 'multi-front war' Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.” Assam axes colonial-era 2-hour Friday namaz break in Assembly; opposition calls it 'cheap popularity' stunt Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of India's north-eastern state, Assam announced the removal of the two-hour break for Friday prayers, known as namaz, in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday (August 30). India’s GDP growth rate slips to 6.7 per cent in Q1 FY25, lowest in five quarters India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowed to 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, marking the lowest increase in five quarters, a decline from the 7.8 per cent growth recorded in the previous quarter. Was Ukraine's F-16 jet downed by friendly fire? Kyiv lawmaker makes SHOCKING claim A Ukrainian MP has claimed that the US-supplied F-16 fighter jet that crashed along with its pilot on Monday (Aug 26) may have been downed by friendly fire. German government resumes deportations to Afghanistan amid criticism over Solingen stabbings The German government announced that it has resumed flying convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country on Friday (Aug 30), as it reversed a policy to hold off deportations to the South Asian country. ‘Today I bow my head,’ PM Modi issues apology over Shivaji statue collapse Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 30) tendered an apology for the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg. Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara shoots gold in 10m air rifle as India open account; Mona settles for bronze India has opened their account at the ongoing Paris Paralympics after shooter Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1 on Friday (Aug 30). Tom Hanks urges fans 'don't be fooled' by AI-videos of him selling 'miracle cures' Tom Hanks wants everyone to sit and take notice of every advert that is being sold by celebrities because it’s likely it’s not them actually.

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A village on the southern coast of Iran might have experienced extreme heat this week, with a weather station at Dayrestan Airport reporting a heat index of 82.2°C on August 28, according to the United States National Weather Service. If this temperature is confirmed, it could mark the highest heat index ever recorded on Earth.

The temperature in the area was said to be&nbsp;38.9°C (102°F) with 85 per cent humidity, which created this unprecedented heat index at 10:30 am (local time) on August 28.&nbsp;US-based meteorologist Colin McCarthy has called for an official investigation to confirm the accuracy of these readings. He expressed some doubts, noting that other weather stations in the region reported much lower dew points.

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“An official investigation will need to be completed to determine if these readings are accurate,” McCarthy wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“However, a historic heatwave is occurring across much of the Middle East, and one weather station in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia—which currently holds the world record dew point of 95°F (35°C)—has recorded a dew point as high as 93°F (33.9°C) in recent days,” he added.

<h2>How does&nbsp;38.9°C temperature,&nbsp;85% humidity combine to create&nbsp;heat index of 82.2°C?</h2>

The temperature alone may not seem as concerning, but when combined with 85 per cent&nbsp;humidity, it results in a heat index of 82.2°C, which is how hot it feels to the human body.

Higher temperatures are usually observed in dry areas where humidity is lower, making the heat feel less intense. In contrast, in humid conditions, the body struggles to cool down because sweat doesn’t evaporate as easily, causing the body to feel hotter. Prolonged exposure to a heat index between 40-54°C can lead to heatstroke.

Although these records are still awaiting verification, a significant heatwave has gripped much of West Asia in recent weeks, pushing temperatures in the region up to 50°C.

(With inputs from agencies)

A village on the southern coast of Iran might have experienced extreme heat this week, with a weather station at Dayrestan Airport reporting a heat index of 82.2°C on August 28, according to the United States National Weather Service.

A village on the southern coast of Iran might have experienced extreme heat this week, with a weather station at Dayrestan Airport reporting a heat index of 82.2°C on August 28, according to the United States National Weather Service. If this temperature is confirmed, it could mark the highest heat index ever recorded on Earth. The temperature in the area was said to be 38.9°C (102°F) with 85 per cent humidity, which created this unprecedented heat index at 10:30 am (local time) on August 28. US-based meteorologist Colin McCarthy has called for an official investigation to confirm the accuracy of these readings. He expressed some doubts, noting that other weather stations in the region reported much lower dew points. Also read: German government resumes deportations to Afghanistan amid criticism over Solingen stabbings “An official investigation will need to be completed to determine if these readings are accurate,” McCarthy wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “However, a historic heatwave is occurring across much of the Middle East, and one weather station in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia—which currently holds the world record dew point of 95°F (35°C)—has recorded a dew point as high as 93°F (33.9°C) in recent days,” he added. How does 38.9°C temperature, 85% humidity combine to create heat index of 82.2°C? The temperature alone may not seem as concerning, but when combined with 85 per cent humidity, it results in a heat index of 82.2°C, which is how hot it feels to the human body. Higher temperatures are usually observed in dry areas where humidity is lower, making the heat feel less intense. In contrast, in humid conditions, the body struggles to cool down because sweat doesn’t evaporate as easily, causing the body to feel hotter. Prolonged exposure to a heat index between 40-54°C can lead to heatstroke. Although these records are still awaiting verification, a significant heatwave has gripped much of West Asia in recent weeks, pushing temperatures in the region up to 50°C. (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian village hits Earth's highest heat index ever recorded at 82.2°C

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