LK Advani LK Advani, Veteran BJP Leader, Hospitalized with Stable Condition: Sources admin, August 6, 2024 According to a hospital source who spoke to PTI, the 96-year-old was admitted to the Apollo hospital and is said to be in stable condition. LK Advani had previously been admitted to the same hospital in the first week of July and was discharged after a brief observation period. On… Continue Reading
Bangladesh Foreign Minister S Jaishankar To Address Bangladesh Crisis in Rajya Sabha admin, August 5, 2024 Earlier today, Mr. Jaishankar chaired an all-party meeting at Parliament House to discuss the unfolding situation in the neighboring country. Key leaders attended the meeting, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, DMK leader TR Baalu, and NCP leader Supriya Sule, among others…. Continue Reading
Sheikh Hasina India’s Delicate Situation Post Bangladesh Turmoil and Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster admin, August 5, 2024 In Sheikh Hasina, India had a strong friend in a hostile neighbourhood. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security last night to discuss the Bangladesh situation that has immense strategic ramifications for New Delhi. The Centre is yet to publicly state how it plans… Continue Reading
Bangladesh Politics Bangladesh Protests: Sheikh Hasina Resigns, Interim Government Formation Expected Today admin, August 5, 2024 Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, along with the head of the navy and airforce, and top leaders of several opposition parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami party, attended the meeting. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is scheduled to meet student protest leaders as the country awaits the formation of a new government…. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Politics Protests in Bangladesh Lead to Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation, Interim Government Formation Expected Today admin, August 5, 2024 The army chief General Waker-ul-Zaman, the head of the navy and airforce, and top leaders of several opposition parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami party, attended the meeting. President Shahabuddin ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina… Continue Reading
Ballan Village Two Individuals Arrested for Strangling Woman and Dumping Body in Uttar Pradesh: Law Enforcement admin, August 5, 2024 Rajuliya (45) was strangled to death by the duo on July 29, as confirmed by the authorities. She resided in Ballan village, and another individual involved in the killing is still at large. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Lakshmi Niwas Mishra, Rajuliya’s body was discovered near a pond… Continue Reading
Kolkata Man Arrested for Sending Mail Threatening to Blow Up Bihar Chief Minister’s Office admin, August 5, 2024 A man was arrested in the Bowbazar area of Kolkata for sending a threatening email on July 16. The preliminary investigation found that the accused is not connected to any terror group, despite claiming to be associated with Al-Qaeda in the email. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Patna,… Continue Reading
Kolkata Arrest Made After Man Sends Threatening Mail to Blow Up Bihar Chief Minister’s Office admin, August 5, 2024 It is not yet clear why the man sent a threatening email on July 16, as he claimed in the email to be associated with Al-Qaeda, though preliminary investigation did not find any link with a terror group. The man was arrested in Bowbazar area of Kolkata and is expected… Continue Reading
Imphal Over 59,000 People Displaced by Violence in Manipur, Says Chief Minister Biren Singh admin, August 5, 2024 In response to a query from Congress MLA K Ranjit, Biren Singh confirmed that 11,133 houses were destroyed in fires during the violence in the state. Under the ‘One Family One Lakh’ scheme, an initial payment of Rs 25,000 has been disbursed to the bank accounts of 2,792 individuals. Specifically,… Continue Reading
Bangladesh PM Modi Leads Important Meeting on Unrest in Bangladesh admin, August 5, 2024 The situation in Bangladesh was briefed to PM Modi by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar separately. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also had discussions with Mr. Jaishankar. Ms. Hasina, who first assumed power in 2009, tried to suppress nationwide protests against her… Continue Reading