Top 10 world news: Kolkata rape-murder case updates; Macron denies political motive in Durov arrest, & more

As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any “political” link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

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As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any “political” link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested on Sunday (Aug 25) that he might skip a September 10 ABC News debate with Democratic presidential candidate and current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris.

The death toll due to militant attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan has climbed to over 60, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing officials. Separatist militants attacked police stations, railway lines and highways in the province.

North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new “suicide drones” that destroyed targets, including a mock tank, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing state media.

The Congress and National Conference have finalised an agreement for seat-sharing for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly elections, senior leaders from both parties announced on Monday (August 26).

Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, took to social media and said to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory. 

Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar has said that Virat Kohli could have continued to be the Test skipper for a bit longer. Kohli quit the captaincy in January 2022 as not only India’s but one of the world’s most successful skippers. He led India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them –  the most by an Indian skipper and the fourth most overall.

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