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Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 18 October 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

The Economic Times Explores How Sign Languages Shape the World of Food

The Economic Times explored how food signs in ASL, ISL and other sign languages reflect culture, history and everyday life.

World

Sri Lanka Sentences 15 Men to Up to 260 Years for 2019 Easter Bombings

Sri Lanka has sentenced 15 men to between 200 and 260 years in prison for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. Nine other accused were discharged

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 4 October 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

India

Bengaluru CEO Bans Male Candidates From Rajasthan, UP, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh

A Bengaluru sports company, A1 Sports World, has announced that it will not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, by the CEO Karthik Shenoy.

India

3 Men Posing as Police Raped Minor Girl: Arrested Within 12 Hours

Three men allegedly posing as policemen gang-raped a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Temple, with all three accused arrested within about 12 hours.

General Knowledge

Strange Things Countries Are Famous For!

From the world’s tallest and shortest populations to countries known for chocolate, coffee, tea, and obesity rates, discover eight surprising facts that make each country unique.

Sports

India Wins Women Asia Cup: Refuses Trophy From Pakistan Minister

India won the Women’s Asia Cup but did not take the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi because of tensions between India and Pakistan.

Sports

Wankhede Stadium: India’s Best Stadium Was Built Due to Ego Clashes!

Wankhede Stadium was built after a power struggle with Brabourne Stadium and went on to become an iconic home of Indian cricket, especially after the 2011 World Cup victory.

General Knowledge

Explained: What is Pink Tax?

The Pink Tax refers to the extra cost women may pay for products and services marketed specifically to them, even when similar options for men cost less.

World

UN Adopts New World Map, India May Look Bigger

The UN has backed a more accurate world map that shows Africa and other countries closer to their real size, highlighting the importance of geography and representation.

World

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 13 September 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

India

All Delhi Metro Stations in Under 15 Hours: Prafull Singh Sets New Record

Prafull Singh has set a new Guinness World Record by travelling through all Delhi Metro stations in just 14 hours, 54 minutes and 36 seconds.

World

Pakistani 5-Year-Old Girl Raped by 3 Men, Murdered by Another

A five-year-old girl, Ayat Noor, who went missing in Haripur, Pakistan, was found dead inside a well after a 14-day search, with four people arrested in connection with the case.

World

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories of The Week | 30 August

From a threat targeting Barron Trump to shocking cases involving fake identities, murder, and theft, here are some of the biggest stories from the fourth week of August.