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Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Bank founder Professor Muhammad Yunus has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Hillary Rodham Clinton Award’ in recognition of his groundbreaking global contributions to poverty alleviation, women’s empowerment, and the expansion of social business. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton presented the award to Dr. Yunus at a high-profile ceremony held at the historic Gaston Hall of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The event, held on Thursday evening (October 15, 2026), drew an audience of nearly 400 distinguished guests, including ambassadors from 25 countries, global entrepreneurs, researchers, and leading academics. Upon the announcement…

Delhi Police placed Abhijeet Dipke, founder and national convenor of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), under preventive detention on Friday (October 16, 2026) as he was en route to lead the party’s pre-announced ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march and flag-hoisting rally. Dipke was intercepted around 5:00 PM BST while heading toward Central Park in Connaught Place. Citing security risks, festive season crowding, and active restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Delhi Police had earlier urged Dipke to call off the gathering. When he proceeded with the march, police took him into custody to prevent unauthorized…

Intense global outrage and domestic condemnation have erupted following heavy-handed police crackdowns, baton charges, and stun grenade use against high school students protesting for increased educational funding and school budget allocations across France. As President Emmanuel Macron approaches the final months of his presidential term ahead of stepping down next May, his administration has been plunged into severe political turmoil marked by unprecedented youth demonstrations, violent clashes, and mass arrests. Despite deploying one of Europe’s largest internal security apparatuses, the French government has struggled to contain the nationwide unrest. Public fury has surged as violent police interventions have left multiple…

West Indies captain Shai Hope continues to turn his tour of India into a historic milestone-filled campaign. By smashing an unbeaten century off just 50 balls in the 4th T20I against host India, Hope became the first West Indian batter to record three international T20 centuries, surpassing West Indies legends Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis. This performance marks Hope’s fourth century across ODIs and T20Is on the current tour of India and draws West Indies level at 2–2 in the five-match T20I series. Centurions Finish via Back-to-Back Sixes: Needing 12 runs off the final two deliveries of the innings to…

Ending years of anticipation, American electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has publicly demonstrated the production prototype of its next-generation Roadster sports car, engineered in collaboration with Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX. The vehicle’s defining feature is its capability to hover, rotate mid-air, and leap over obstacles using specialized SpaceX cold-gas thruster technology. The vehicle was unveiled during a demonstration in Texas, USA, on Thursday (October 15, 2026), attended by CEO Elon Musk, as reported by international news agency Reuters. Aerobatic Thruster Demonstrations: During the Texas event, the white two-seater Roadster executed a maneuver along a semi-circular inverted ramp before using its…

Photographs showcasing a touching interaction between Nobel laureate and former Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and a young child at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York have emerged online. Taken just moments before a minor disruption by unruly individuals, the images capture Dr. Yunus warmly leaning down to speak with the child in a playful, affectionate manner. Lamia Morshed, a traveling companion of Dr. Yunus, shared the endearing photographs on Facebook on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), assuring well-wishers worldwide that Professor Yunus remains completely safe, healthy, and unharmable. Innocent Interaction with a…

The Government of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the harassment and unprofessional conduct directed at Nobel laureate and former Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York, USA. Official sources confirmed that Dhaka will formally petition the U.S. government to identify those responsible for the incident and initiate strict legal proceedings. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir confirmed the executive decision during an emergency press briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon (October 13, 2026). Official Appeal to U.S. Authorities: State Minister Humayun Kabir…

Bangladesh Police have successfully recovered a valuable Apple MacBook laptop belonging to German tourist Kril Lander-Weber, which was stolen from the waiting room of Natore Railway Station, and officially handed it back to him. Recognizing their rapid response, operational efficiency, and dedication to safeguarding foreign visitors, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) awarded cash prizes to the investigating officers involved. At an official ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday morning (October 13, 2026), Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir personally handed over the recovered laptop to Mr. Lander-Weber. Additional IGPs and senior officials…

In direct retaliation for Houthi drone and missile strikes targeting state oil giant Saudi Aramco’s administrative complex in Dhahran, the Saudi-led military coalition has intensified air and artillery strikes across Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen. Coalition forces struck major energy assets in Sanaa, Hodeidah, and strategic Red Sea ports, resulting in at least three civilian fatalities and multiple injuries. The bloody escalation unfolded across several northern and western Yemeni provinces on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). Artillery Fatalities in Saada District: Intense heavy artillery shelling by Saudi-backed forces in the Shada district of Saada province claimed at least one civilian life and…

Hours after the Saudi-led military coalition conducted airstrikes on the Al-Sabah central oil facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, Houthi rebel forces launched a major retaliatory strike on Saudi Arabian soil. On Tuesday (October 13, 2026), the Yemeni armed group targeted a primary administrative building of state oil giant Saudi Aramco in the eastern energy hub of Dhahran using armed drones and missiles. The attack ignited a fire at the facility, which was swiftly brought under control by emergency fire crews. The escalating cross-border strikes have triggered widespread volatility across global energy markets and led major international commercial airlines to suspend…