Bangladesh Presidential Vote: Bangladesh heads to a first contested presidential election in 35 years on Thursday, with lawmakers voting from 2 pm; BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is the frontrunner, facing Jamaat-e-Islami-backed retired Colonel Oli Ahmed, in a largely ceremonial presidency under the parliamentary system. Kosovo Political Deadlock: Opposition lawmakers blocked entrances to a government building as Kosovo’s institutions remain stuck because parliament has not completed its constitution, deepening pressure on acting PM Albin Kurti’s camp. Ukraine Elections Pressure: Ukraine’s ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov renewed calls for a wartime presidential election, challenging Zelenskyy amid constitutional limits under martial law. India Vande Mataram Row: India’s BJP escalated its attack on Congress after the party decided to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, calling it “anti-national” and “appeasement,” while Congress points to its 1937 stance. Hungary Media Control: Hungary’s public media interim leadership published a dossier alleging long-running political interference in the state news agency MTI, including orders to suppress or reshape coverage. Punjab ED Clash: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann faces renewed pressure after BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu said the CM can’t dismiss ED-related allegations as politically motivated. Maharashtra School Fight: Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra education minister Dada Bhuse resign over alleged poor conditions in government schools. US Senate Race Spotlight: Montana’s Air Force veteran Alani Bankhead launched her bid for the US Senate, setting up a high-stakes contest with Trump-backed Kurt Alme and independent Seth Bodnar.