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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldOn October 17, 2026, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain led a raid on a suspected drug den in a slum near Gandaria Railway Station, Dhaka. Armed with a pistol and accompanied by associates, he demolished the drug den and handed dealers to police. The incident sparked social media debate. Some detainees claimed innocence, asking for police involvement.
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SportsPhoto: Amar SportsLionel Messi scored two goals and assisted once to help Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United 3-1 in a Major League Soccer match. German Berterame opened the scoring with help from Messi and Luis Suarez. Messi then scored twice in the 56th and 60th minutes, with assists from Berterame and Suarez. Messi now has 40 goal contributions, nearing Carlos Vela's MLS record of 49. Inter Miami goalkeeper Dane Saint Clair made two saves, but Atlanta scored a penalty in the 89th minute.
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WorldPhoto: NDTV WorldIn Yellowstone National Park, a driver named Kyle Weber had a frightening encounter when a large bison charged and hit his truck around 2:45 am near Mud Volcano. Weber had stopped after seeing the bison on the road, but the animal unexpectedly charged the vehicle before running off into the darkness. The incident was captured on dashcam and shared by Weber's friend Stephen Borgmier.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaViolence has erupted again in Manipur's Kamjong area where 15 houses belonging to the Kuki community were set on fire. Gunfire incidents have left three people injured, forcing villagers to flee into nearby forests for safety. The unrest has caused significant distress among the local population, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Amar Ujala··Kamjong
PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldA massive fire and explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused multiple fatalities and injuries, Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed. The base is located about 112 miles southeast of Edmonton. General Jennie Carignan stated that federal, provincial, and local authorities are fully engaged, prioritizing the welfare of members, their families, and the community affected by the incident.
Firstpost World··Wainwright
PoliticsPhoto: NDTVRakhi Sawant faces a non-bailable warrant in connection with the 2010 suicide of Laxman Ahirwar from Jhansi. Ahirwar allegedly took his life after being humiliated by remarks made by Sawant on her TV show 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf', according to the lawyer involved in the case.
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NDTV World··Dhaka
Photo: NDTV WorldOn October 17, 2026, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain led a raid on a suspected drug den in a slum near Gandaria Railway Station, Dhaka. Armed with a pistol and accompanied by associates, he demolished the drug den and handed dealers to police. The incident sparked social media debate. Some detainees claimed innocence, asking for police involvement.
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