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West Bengal Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development Dilip Ghosh has leveled serious allegations claiming that ‘foreign powers’—specifically pointing toward Bangladesh—are surreptitiously inciting the ongoing nationwide political protests demanding the removal of India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He made these explosive remarks while speaking to reporters on Monday evening (October 12, 2026) following a Durga Puja inauguration ceremony in Habra, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ and Claims of Sabotage: Dilip Ghosh derided the opposition alliance as the “Cockroach Janata Party” (CJP), characterizing their…

Despite coming agonizingly close to victory, Bangladesh failed to bowl out Afghanistan on the final day, allowing the resilient Afghans to secure a hard-fought, morale-boosting draw in the one-off Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Needing 7 wickets on Day 5 while defending a target of 347, Bangladesh was let down by dropped catches and missed run-out opportunities as Afghanistan batted out the remaining overs. While Afghanistan walked off the field celebrating a draw that felt equivalent to a win, Bangladesh was left to rue missed chances and a victory that slipped through their fingers. Sediqullah Atal’s…

Australia dominated South Africa in seam-friendly conditions at Kingsmead Stadium, securing a massive 214-run victory in the series-opening Test. Set a daunting target of 421 runs in the fourth innings, South Africa was bundled out for 204 as Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood delivered a masterclass in seam bowling, picking up 6 wickets for just 49 runs. With this emphatic victory, world champions Australia take a 1–0 lead in the three-match Test series. Fifth Day Restart & Markram’s Half-Century: South Africa resumed Day 5 at 102/4. Opening batter Aiden Markram anchored the innings, showing resilience to complete a solid half-century.…

RJ Mitte, the celebrated American actor and disability rights advocate who achieved global acclaim for his iconic portrayal of Walter White Jr. in the legendary television series Breaking Bad, has passed away at the age of 34. British broadcaster BBC and international news agency Associated Press (AP) confirmed that the actor was pronounced dead at his residence in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday (October 12, 2026). ‘Breaking Bad’ and Global Recognition: Mitte starred as Walter White Jr. (the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston) across all five seasons of AMC’s critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning drama Breaking Bad from 2008 to…

The High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has released the full 21-page judgment upholding the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) assessment demanding ৳666.39 crore in back taxes from social business organization ‘Grameen Kalyan’. In its observations, the court clearly stated that there is no legal scope for waiving taxes lawfully assessed and imposed by the revenue authority. The full written text of the judgment, signed by the bench comprising Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar and Justice Sardar Md. Rashed Jahangir, was published on the Supreme Court’s official website on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). Dismissal of Tax Waiver…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has affirmed that the government remains fully committed to ensuring equal rights, dignity, and maximum security for every citizen of Bangladesh, regardless of religious identity. He explicitly stated that secular constitutional citizenship is the fundamental pillar of the nation, and guaranteeing every individual’s institutional entitlements as a citizen is his primary responsibility as head of government. He made these remarks during an interactive exchange with senior Hindu community leaders and temple delegation representatives from the Dhaka-17 constituency at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat on Monday (October 12, 2026). Securing Fundamental Rights and Safety: Prime…

The ‘LP Gas Traders Cooperative Association’ has issued a 7-point mandate to restore discipline in the distribution network of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and offset rising operational overheads. To press for their demands, the organization has called a 2-day nationwide shutdown of all LPG shops and retail sales, scheduled for Thursday and Friday (October 16 and 17, 2026). The trade body formally communicated its decision to the media via an official press release issued on Monday. Enhancement of Distributor Commission: Due to escalating costs associated with fuel price hikes, licensing fees, loading/unloading overheads, and holding costs of idle cylinders, the…

The Supreme Court Registry has identified 14 technical and procedural defects in a joint petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 10 other senior INDIA bloc leaders against India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India (ECI). As a result, the highly anticipated hearing scheduled for Tuesday (October 13, 2026) was postponed. Indian news daily Hindustan Times confirmed that legal counsel representing the petitioners have moved to rectify the clerical errors and requested the apex court to re-list the matter for hearing on Wednesday (October 14). 14 Deficiencies Identified by Court Registry: The Supreme…

At least five civilians, including three young children, were severely injured after Iran-backed Houthi rebels shelled residential areas in the strategic southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen. The artillery attack directly targeted densely populated civilian neighborhoods, causing multiple casualties within a local family. International news agency Al Jazeera confirmed the incident on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), citing a report by Yemen’s official state news agency, SABA. Four Family Members Wounded in Al-Dhahra: An artillery shell fired by Houthi forces struck a residential compound in the Al-Dhahra district of Taiz, injuring four members of the same family. Among the victims are three…

Iran will not retreat from its nuclear energy program despite international sanctions and external political pressure from foreign powers. Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), asserted that acquiring and utilizing nuclear technology is a sovereign right of Iran, and no foreign power holds the authority to deprive the nation of it. He made these remarks on Sunday (October 11, 2026) during an international conference in Tehran, as reported by Iran’s official state news agency, IRNA. Sovereign Right to Nuclear Technology: Mohammad Eslami emphasized that the acquisition and development of peaceful nuclear technology is a fundamental…