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Sheikh Hasina (PTI file photo)
We also cover: Sushma Seth's granddaughter Mihika Shah passes away, mother Divya Seth shares heartbreaking post, Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra reaches javelin final with huge effort of 89.34m and more
Hello readers! In today's Evening Digest, News18 brings you the latest news on violence in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina's asylum status, LK Advani's hospitalization and other stories.
US revokes Sheikh Hasina's visa after Bangladesh falls, former PM seeks asylum in West
Expelled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visa has been revoked by the United States, according to insider sources close to Bangladesh's opposition. The development comes amid reports that Western countries, including the United States, are seeking to oust her. read more
Intel sources tell News18 that US-China battle for control of Bangladesh influenced Hasina's exit
Senior intelligence sources told CNN-News18 on Tuesday that the West played a very important and critical role with domestic actors in Bangladesh in the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government amid an escalating political crisis in the neighboring country. read more
Foreign manpower in Bangladesh? Responding to Rahul's query, Jaishankar said “Pakistani diplomat changed his profile photo but…”
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it was too early to make any assessment about the role of foreign conspiracies in the Bangladesh crisis. Addressing an all-party meeting convened by the Center on the Bengal riots on Tuesday morning, Jaishakar, responding to a query from Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, added: “It is too early to conclude or rule out anything. Early, but Pakistani diplomat did change his social media profile picture to support riots in Bangladesh. read more
LK Advani admits Delhi Apollo; hospital says 'condition is stable and under observation'
Senior leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani was admitted to New Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospital on Tuesday. The hospital said Advani was admitted to the neurology department and is currently “stable and under observation.” read more
Sushma Seth's granddaughter Mihika Shah dies, mother Divya Seth shares heartbreaking post
Actor Divya Seth Shah's daughter Mihika Shah passed away suddenly on Monday, August 5, in Mumbai. According to sources close to the family and India Today, Mihika initially had a fever and later suffered a seizure. The family is devastated by the sudden loss and has planned a prayer meeting for August 8. read more
Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra reaches javelin final with huge effort of 89.34m
Defending Olympian Neeraj Chopra wasted no time in sealing his place in the men's javelin throw final at Paris 2024 with a throw of 89.34m, his best attempt at the Summer Olympics. Chopra was in qualifying group B and in his first attempt, he cleared the qualifying mark of 84m with a clearance of 5.34m to begin his title defense in Paris. read more
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