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Two pilots were killed when a light trainer aircraft crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incident occurred on Thursday morning (August 27, 2026) in a field near the Ganga Barrage in Nathupurwa village, within Kanpur’s Katri area. Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal confirmed that the deceased included an instructor and a trainee pilot. The instructor was identified as Sachin Bhatia from Gujarat, while the trainee was Abhishek Pujari from Karnataka. Instructor Sachin, who possessed nearly 3,000 hours of flying experience, took off with the trainee at around 11:30 AM local time, and the tragedy struck approximately 20 minutes later…

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to 390. Local police confirmed that at least 389 bodies have been recovered within Nepal’s territory alone. Meanwhile, the number of missing persons across the border region has reached at least 1,500. Disaster management agencies in Nepal and international monitoring bodies warn that the casualty count is likely to increase further as search operations continue. Citing Al Jazeera and local media, Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspected the landslide-affected Gyirong county near the Tibetan border, issuing strict directives to intensify…

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged opposition members not to walk out of the National Parliament over minor excuses. He made these remarks on Thursday (August 27, 2026) immediately following the walkout announcement by Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. Addressing the opposition, the Home Minister said, “Let us keep this parliament alive and vibrant by conducting all discussions right here. We should not walk out on trivial pretexts. This only harms democracy. If we fail to make this parliament functional, democracy will repeatedly stumble, and history will hold the opposition responsible for it.”Speaking to reporters outside the parliament…

The Opposition staged a walkout from the third session of the 13th National Parliament, alleging that they were denied the opportunity to discuss pressing public grievances, including the energy crisis and the non-implementation of the referendum mandate. On Thursday night (August 27, 2026) around 8:00 PM, Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman announced the walkout following a sharp critique of the ruling party’s conduct inside the parliament chamber. Addressing the house, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated, “We submitted four notices to speak on behalf of the public. We hope that in the interest of alleviating public suffering, these notices will…

The third session of the 13th National Parliament, which began today, will continue until September 10. The decision was taken during a Business Advisory Committee meeting chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Thursday afternoon (August 27, 2026), according to an official press release. Except for public holidays and August 31 and September 1, proceedings will commence daily at 3:00 PM until the session concludes on September 10. The committee also discussed time allocations, session duration, and the tentative schedule and span of parliamentary sessions for the coming year. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad was empowered to alter session timings and…

Real Madrid kicked off their new La Liga home campaign in emphatic fashion with a resounding victory at the Santiago Bernabéu, thrashing visiting Real Sociedad 4-1 courtesy of a stellar hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé. Despite a sluggish opening performance from Los Blancos in the first half, Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 40th minute off a fine assist from Federico Valverde. However, the lead was short-lived as a costly mistake by defender Carreras allowed Real Sociedad to equalize just four minutes later. Tactical adjustments at halftime turned the tide completely. Manager José Mourinho subbed off Carreras for Marc Cucurella, sparking…

More than 20 prominent actors who have featured in Marvel films and television series have joined “Free Marwan Now,” an international campaign demanding the immediate release of Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. The global platform brings together over 200 figures from the international arts, music, and literary communities. The campaign claims that the 68-year-old Palestinian leader has been subjected to solitary confinement, physical abuse, and denial of legal rights since 2023. The coalition has called upon the United Nations and world governments to take active measures toward securing his immediate release. Prison Safety Concerns: In February 2024,…

Today marks the 50th death anniversary of Bangladesh’s National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam—a symbol of equality, humanity, and progress. The iconic literary figure passed away in Dhaka on the 12th of Bhadra, 1383 (Bengali calendar). On the occasion of his death anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, along with teachers, students, officials, staff, and leaders of various political parties, paid tribute by placing floral wreaths at the poet’s grave adjacent to the Dhaka University Central Mosque. Following the tribute, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam stated, “From anti-autocracy movements to any struggle for rights, Nazrul has…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the severe loss of life and extensive destruction caused by devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), the Prime Minister stated that he was profoundly shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the natural disaster. On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, he extended heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Prime Minister of Nepal, Balendra Shah, and the people of Nepal. Expression of Sympathy: In his condolence message, the Prime Minister stated, “Our…

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on managing the territorial waters and sharing revenues from the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. However, Tehran has warned that this crucial maritime route will not be reopened under any circumstances unless the United States ceases obstructing negotiations and meets Iran’s preconditions. The Spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Mohebbi, confirmed the agreement and conditions in a statement published by Iranian state media on Wednesday (August 26, 2026). This development marks a major turn in global energy dynamics following the escalation of conflicts that began with US and Israeli military…