Serbia's student-led opposition movement secured a historic parliamentary election victory on Sunday, October 25, 2026, ending 14 years of political dominance by Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Vucic conceded defeat shortly after polling stations closed, as preliminary projections showed the Student List winning a majority in the country's 250-seat parliament. Serbia Student Election Victory The Student List emerged a

India Women continued their impressive form with a commanding 121-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Brilliant centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma powered India to 328/6 before Vaishnavi Sharma's four-wicket haul helped dismiss Zimbabwe for 207 in 48.5 overs. The victory secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. India Women vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Result

Around 150,000 people gathered in Belgrade on October 22, 2026, supporting Serbia's student-led movement ahead of the October 25 parliamentary election. The Student List is challenging Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party after nearly two years of protests over corruption and accountability.  Belgrade Student Protest Draws 150,000 Thousands of students and supporters marched through Belgrade carrying Serbian flags and banne

Popular music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Kavya Maran are preparing for their wedding celebrations in November 2026. After months of speculation about their relationship, the news gained official attention when Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's office announced details of their upcoming wedding reception. According to the Chief Minister's official X account, the reception will take place in Chennai on November 21, 2026. The announcement has attra

An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309, according to a Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation update. GACA said the victims included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis and one person each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Some of those injured were in critical condition and were receiving treatment at several hospitals. The authority also reported property damage. Officials

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has moved its planned protest from September 27 to October 4, keeping the PTI Islamabad Oct 4 march at the center of Pakistan’s political tension. The party says the march will press its Khan release demand, while authorities have tightened security around the capital and key routes. March Delay Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the long m

China has expelled senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and military after investigations found alleged disloyalty, corruption and serious disciplinary violations, marking another major change at the top of the People’s Liberation Army. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli expelled from party and military

Customs duty on gifts from India to the U.S. does not apply automatically to every parcel. CBP maintains a separate exemption for qualifying unsolicited gifts worth up to $100 per recipient per day, even as broader de minimis treatment remains suspended. A gift sent from India to a friend or relative in the United States can still qualify for duty-free treatment in certain circumstances, despite major changes to U.S. rules

Pakistan’s food crisis is increasingly visible at the household level, with official data showing families consuming less of many everyday foods while food insecurity continues to rise. The decline in milk, meat, rice and other staples suggests that affordability is reshaping diets and pushing more households toward cheaper sources of calories.

India opened their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand in Dubai. Shafali Verma’s attacking 64 set up India’s 159/9 before Deepti Sharma produced a sensational 3/0 spell to help dismiss Thailand for 65 in 16.1 overs. Shafali Verma Fifty Asked to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India made a brisk start through Smriti Mandhana a

PM Modi, Gandhis join Revati Sule’s wedding reception The wedding reception of NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule’s daughter, Revati Sule, brought several of India’s leading political figures together in Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the prominent guests who attended the reception at the Pawar family’s residence at 6, Janpath. Revati, the daughter of Supriya Sule and granddaughter of NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, married Sarang Lakhani. The newlyweds welcomed the guests, posed for photographs and received their blessings during the evening. Leaders from different parties attend The guest list included RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Several chief ministers and senior representatives from national and regional parties also attended. Photographs from the event showed Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra greeting the couple and interacting with members of the Pawar family. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda shared pictures from the reception. The photographs included his meetings with Sharad Pawar, the newlyweds, Praful Patel and Jitendra Awhad. Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule personally received guests as leaders from different political parties arrived to congratulate Revati and Sarang. Wedding celebrations attract political attention The reception took place a day after the wedding ceremony, which was also attended by several senior leaders. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were among those present. One photograph showing Prime Minister Modi, Sharad Pawar and Amit Shah seated near one another attracted particular attention. The image appeared amid recent engagements between the NCP (SP) leadership and the central government. However, no formal political meeting was announced during the private celebration. The presence of leaders from rival parties highlighted the Pawar family’s wide political relationships. Sharad Pawar has worked with politicians across different parties during his long public career. Although the gathering attracted attention because of its high-profile guest list, it remained a family celebration. Leaders attended to congratulate the newlyweds and spend time with the Pawar family. The reception offered a rare sight of political rivals meeting away from election campaigns and parliamentary debates. From Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah to the Gandhi family and regional leaders, the event brought many prominent political personalities together under one roof.

Mohsin Naqvi Biggest Scam Claim Fuels Pakistan Power Speculation Mohsin Naqvi's biggest scam claim has added fresh political pressure in Pakistan after he alleged that judges, bureaucrats, politicians and bankers were involved in a decades-long corruption network. The remarks come days after his warning that Pakistan's governance system had collapsed, intensifying debate over reforms and the country's political direction.

US Healthcare Costs Force Insured Americans to Delay Care  US healthcare costs are pushing insured patients to delay medical care, skip appointments and reduce prescription use. Young adults and women report greater financial pressure, while medical debt and high out-of-pocket expenses weaken the protection offered by insurance. Delayed medical care remains widespread

Happy Friendship Day 2026 Wishes And Heartfelt Messages Friendship is one of life’s most meaningful relationships, built through trust, loyalty, understanding and countless shared memories. Happy Friendship Day 2026 gives people an opportunity to appreciate the friends who remain supportive during difficult moments and make celebrations even more memorable. The United Nations observes the International Day of Friendship on July 30 every year. India, howe

Many Indian politicians and senior officials have children or spouses studying, working or living abroad. Such connections are legal and common, but public controversies often raise a broader question: should senior officeholders disclose significant overseas family, residency and financial links? China naked officials policy China uses the informal expression “naked officials” for certain

The Tier-II and Tier-III consumption boom is reshaping India’s consumer economy. Rising incomes, digital adoption, young buyers and premium spending are turning Urban Bharat into a major growth market for brands and investors. Tier-II and Tier-III Cities Power India’s Consumer Growth Tier-II and Tier-III cities are becoming major centres of India’s consumer economy. Cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Indore, Surat, Patna and Bhopal are

An Indonesian court has sentenced 19 people to prison for their roles in an Indonesia baby trafficking operation that moved infants through several cities and sold some to adoptive families in Singapore. The Bandung City District Court imposed terms ranging from three years and four months to seven years after finding all defendants guilty of human trafficking. The convictions were delivered on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Court

Bangladesh freezes Sheikh Hasina assets worth $6.19 billion as authorities expand investigations into alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit says asset recovery efforts are underway with support from multiple government agencies. Bangladesh Freezes Sheikh Hasina Assets Worth $6.19 Billion Bangladesh has frozen assets worth Tk 760 billion (about $6.19 billion) linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members and ten of the country's largest business groups. The move marks one of the biggest financial enforcement actions since the political transition that followed the 2024 student-led uprising. Sheikh Hasina Investigation Expands Speaking during the release of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) annual report in Dhaka, BFIU chief Ikhtiar Uddin Mohammad Mamun said court orders enabled authorities to freeze Tk 570 billion in assets within Bangladesh and another Tk 190 billion overseas. He did not disclose how much of the frozen assets belonged to individual family members or each business group. The investigation began after Sheikh Hasina left office on August 5, 2024, following widespread protests. She later traveled to India, where she has remained since. The interim administration led by Professor Muhammad Yunus directed authorities to examine allegations including corruption, bribery, fraud, forgery, money laundering, foreign currency smuggling and tax evasion involving Hasina's family and several leading corporate groups. Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit Leads Probe According to the BFIU, authorities are concentrating on tracing and recovering assets that investigators believe were transferred outside Bangladesh. Mamun said officials are working with international partners and expressed hope that progress on recovering overseas assets could be announced before the end of the year. The financial investigation is being coordinated by the BFIU with support from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The agencies are examining financial records, banking transactions and ownership structures connected to individuals and companies under investigation. Business Groups Investigation Covers Major Companies Authorities confirmed that the investigation includes S Alam Group, Beximco Group, Nabil Group, Summit Group, Orion Group, Premier Group, Nassa Group, Bashundhara Group, Sikder Group and Aramit Group. Officials have not announced individual findings against any of these companies, stating that investigations remain ongoing. The large-scale asset freeze highlights Bangladesh's efforts to strengthen financial oversight while addressing allegations of illicit financial activity. Officials say legal procedures and court approvals continue to guide the investigation. Asset Recovery Efforts Continue Responding to questions about whether the investigations were politically motivated, Mamun said political affiliation plays no role in financial intelligence work. He stated that authorities focus on suspicious financial transactions regardless of an individual's position or identity. Mamun also said banks are required to freeze accounts whenever suspicious activity is identified. He added that if evidence emerges involving members of the current interim government, those cases would also be investigated under the same legal framework. The BFIU said the investigation remains active, with asset recovery now a priority. Authorities have indicated that additional developments could be announced as financial reviews, legal proceedings and international cooperation continue. Source: Statements by the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) during the release of its annual report in Dhaka. Suggested internal links: Global News, Business & Economy, Government Policy, Bangladesh news archive, Money & Finance category.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded TET exemption for teachers recruited before 2011, arguing that experienced educators who cleared earlier competitive recruitment exams should not face retrospective eligibility rules. Jagan demands TET exemption for senior Andhra Pradesh teachers Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded relief for senior teachers affected by the Teacher Eligibility Test req

UK issues formal apology over forced adoption practices The United Kingdom has issued a formal apology over historic forced adoption practices that affected an estimated 185,000 babies born to unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the policy and its consequences as “a stain on our history”, acknowledgi