78-year-old Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). This marks the first competitive presidential election in 35 years. A former economics lecturer and liberation war veteran, Alamgir has served in various ministerial roles. Regarding India, he advocates for close diplomatic ties and resolving issues like water sharing and border killings through dialogue. However, he has also called for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial for human rights violations. https://tv9kannada.com/world/who-is-bangladesh-new-president-mirza-fakhrul-islam-alamgir-what-is-his-stance-on-india-1227636.html #creator program

Walter Nandalike, head of Daijiworld, inaugurated the World Photography Day event 'Bandhavya-2026' in Moodabidri. He emphasized that photography should not just be about capturing images but should carry a social responsibility and humanitarian touch. He criticized the trend of filming accidents for viral content instead of helping. The event, organized by the South Kanara Photographers Association, included honoring senior photographers, distributing scholarships, and providing medical aid to the needy. https://www.varthabharati.in/DakshinaKannada/--2269490 #creator program

The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued a directive to ensure transparency in school art festivals by displaying contestant marks on electronic screens at the venue. This decision follows various complaints regarding judging. The Commission also recommended revising the festival manual by including experts from various art fields to enhance credibility. https://anweshanam.com/1125245/school-arts-festival-scores-must-be-displayed-on-stage-via-electronic-displays-child-rights-commission/ #creator program

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has signed a deal with Algeria's state-owned firm Sonatrach to import 45,000 to 55,000 tonnes of LPG monthly starting in 2027. The move aims to reduce India's dependency on Gulf nations and secure energy supply against geopolitical risks like those in the Strait of Hormuz. The deal is based on Free-on-Board (FOB) terms and is expected to be more cost-effective than current supplies from Saudi Aramco. https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/business/news/indian-oil-algeria-sonatrach-lpg-deal-energy-security-india-138786027.html #creator program

The Finland branch of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on being elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. Finland BNP President Kamrul Hasan Johnny and General Secretary Zaman Sarker issued a joint statement praising his lifelong dedication to democracy and the rule of law. They expressed confidence that his experience as a politician and educator would strengthen national unity. Various senior leaders of the Finland BNP also signed the congratulatory message, wishing the new President success and long life. https://unitednews24.com/archives/10398 #creator program

The Chennai Regional Passport Office is organizing a special grievance redressal camp on August 25 to address long-pending passport applications from 2023, 2024, and 2025. Applicants seeking resolution must email their file number and issue details to rpo.chennai@cpo.gov.in by August 22. Regional Passport Officer S. Vijayakumar and his team will directly review cases and guide applicants on the next steps to clear delays. https://tamil.news18.com/chennai/chennai-passport-grievance-camp-august-25-pending-applications-svd-mkn-local18-ws-b-2191955.html #creator program

A fatal road accident occurred on the Manwath-Parbhani National Highway when a speeding car driving on the wrong side collided with a motorcycle. The incident resulted in the death of one person, identified as Yashwant Mule, while another individual, Bhagwan Nirwal, sustained serious injuries. Both victims are residents of Rudhi village and were returning home after completing work in Manwath city. The injured person is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Parbhani. https://pudhari.news/maharashtra/marathwada/parbhani/parbhani-accident-car-and-bike-collision-in-manwat-one-dead-one-critically-injured-ng81 #creator program

A 25-year-old woman who engaged in a heated argument with security forces in Ladakh has apologized to the Indian Army and police. The incident occurred near Minimarg check post during Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations when roads were closed for security reasons. After a video of her confronting soldiers went viral on social media, she clarified that she acted out of frustration due to long waiting hours and had no intention of insulting the armed forces. She expressed deep respect for the soldiers and regretted her actions. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/woman-apologizes-to-indian-army-after-ladakh-argument-4208921 #creator program

Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga has revealed the reasons behind Deepika Padukone's exit from the Prabhas-starrer 'Spirit', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The disagreement arose due to Deepika's high salary demands, a request for a 10% share in the film's profits, filming schedules, and issues regarding speaking Telugu dialogues. Following her exit, actress Triptii Dimri, who previously worked with the director in 'Animal', has been cast as the female lead. https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-spirit-movie-exit-reason-pranay-reddy-vanga-271864 #creator program

The Aluthkade Magistrate's Court in Colombo fined two business establishments a total of Rs. 300,000 for selling substandard motorcycle helmets and expired baby milk powder. A company in Colombo 10 was fined Rs. 200,000 for selling helmets without the mandatory SLS 517 certification. Additionally, a pharmacy in Colombo 06 was fined Rs. 100,000 for stocking baby milk powder nearing its expiry. The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted these raids and urged the public to check for quality marks and expiry dates when purchasing essential goods, especially food for infants. https://ibctamil.com/article/fines-imposed-expired-infant-formula-1787242050 #creator program