Special prayers were held across Bangladesh on Friday, as the death count from a fighter jet crash into a school building in Dhaka rose to 32.

Escalating violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border has resulted in casualties and mass displacement, prompting international concern. The conflict, rooted in colonial-era border disputes, intensified with deadly attacks and military mobilization. Diplomatic efforts are underway as global powers urge de-escalation and protection of civilians amidst rising tensions and accusations of war crimes.

Bihar’s Election Commission reports 99.8% voter coverage under the special intensive revision, digitizing over 7.23 crore forms for publication by August 1, 2025. The cleanup identified 22 lakh deceased voters and other discrepancies, shared with political parties for review. Despite opposition criticism, the CEC defends the process, inviting public input for corrections.