<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent best wishes to Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus who was sworn in as Bangladesh's interim government's chief adviser on Thursday (August 8) evening. PM Modi called upon Yunus to ensure the "safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities", who have come under targeted attacks since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deeply-concerned-jaishankar-to-rajya-sabha-on-state-of-bangladesh-minorities-after-sheikh-hasinas-exit-747668">'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit</a></strong></p>

<p>"My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X on Thursday, less than an hour after Yunus was sworn-in as the leader of Bangladesh's interim government.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nobel-laureate-muhammad-yunus-takes-over-as-chief-adviser-of-bangladeshs-interim-government-748510">Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes over as chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government</a></strong></p>

<p>Yunus was sworn in days after a student-led uprising toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India, and is since stationed&nbsp;at a military airbase near New Delhi.</p>

<p>In India's corridors of power, Hasina is credited with having kept Dhaka equidistant from New Delhi and Beijing during her regime.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Crisis: Muhammad Yunus assures to restore law &amp; order</strong></p>

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<p>India shares a border with Bangladesh of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,485 miles).</p>

<p>Numerous&nbsp;businesses and homes owned by Hindus were attacked following Hasina's ousting, and an unspecified number of Hindus have been killed in targeted mob violence.</p>

<p>From parliament to the External Affairs Ministry, New Delhi has repeatedly expressed concerns about the state of minorities in the South Asian nation after Hasina's exit.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent best wishes to Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus who was sworn in as Bangladesh's interim government's chief adviser on Thursday (August 8) evening.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent best wishes to Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus who was sworn in as Bangladesh's interim government's chief adviser on Thursday (August 8) evening. PM Modi called upon Yunus to ensure the "safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities", who have come under targeted attacks since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5. Also read | 'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit "My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X on Thursday, less than an hour after Yunus was sworn-in as the leader of Bangladesh's interim government. Also read | Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes over as chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government Yunus was sworn in days after a student-led uprising toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India, and is since stationed at a military airbase near New Delhi. In India's corridors of power, Hasina is credited with having kept Dhaka equidistant from New Delhi and Beijing during her regime. Also watch | Bangladesh Crisis: Muhammad Yunus assures to restore law & order × India shares a border with Bangladesh of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,485 miles). Numerous businesses and homes owned by Hindus were attacked following Hasina's ousting, and an unspecified number of Hindus have been killed in targeted mob violence. From parliament to the External Affairs Ministry, New Delhi has repeatedly expressed concerns about the state of minorities in the South Asian nation after Hasina's exit.

‘Hope for safety and protection of Hindus’: PM Modi to Muhammad Yunus upon inauguration as Bangladesh leader

<p>Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office on Thursday (August 8) to lead Bangladesh's interim government as its chief adviser, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of South Asian country's founding father Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will uphold, support and protect the constitution," Yunus said during the swearing-in ceremony, adding that he would perform his duties "sincerely".</p>

<p>President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at the Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban in a ceremony that started at 9 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Out of 16 other council members of the interim government council, 13 took oaths, since three members&nbsp;Bidhan Ranjan Roy, Farooq-e-Azam and Supradip Chakma were outside of Dhaka.</p>

<p>"Today is a glorious day for us," the&nbsp;84-year-old told reporters hours earlier on August 8 on his&nbsp;return&nbsp;to Dhaka from Europe.</p>

<p>"Bangladesh has created a new victory day. Bangladesh has got a second&nbsp;independence."</p>

<p>Yunus&nbsp;called for the restoration of law and order after weeks of violence that left at least 455 people dead.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deeply-concerned-jaishankar-to-rajya-sabha-on-state-of-bangladesh-minorities-after-sheikh-hasinas-exit-747668">'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit</a></strong></p>

<p>"Law and order is our&nbsp;first&nbsp;task... We cannot take a step forward unless we fix the law and order situation," he said.</p>

<p>"My call to the people is if you have trust in me, then make sure there will be no attacks against anyone, anywhere in&nbsp;the&nbsp;country."</p>

<p>"Every person is our brother... our task is to&nbsp;protect&nbsp;them,"&nbsp;Yunus&nbsp;said, adding that "the whole of Bangladesh is one big family".</p>

<h2><strong>Indian PM Modi says 'committed' to working with Dhaka</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his "best wishes" to&nbsp;Yunus&nbsp;on Thursday, saying New Delhi was "committed" to working with neighbouring Dhaka.</p>

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<h2><strong>Bangladesh has no prime minister or ministers. Here's why</strong></h2>

<p>After Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to neighbouring India, Bangladesh had no elected government between August 5 to August 8. The interim government has no prime minister or ministers per se. An interim government, which in this case is&nbsp;led by Yunus, will lead the country for a certain period and oversee the election to transition power to an elected government.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Crisis: Can Muhammad Yunus save Bangladesh? | Inside South Asia</strong></p>

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<p>Along with Yunus, more&nbsp;than a dozen members of his cabinet, who are titled advisers, not ministers, also took the oath.</p>

<p>They included top leaders of the Students Against Discrimination group that led the weeks-long protests, Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/the-capitals-dhakas-tryst-with-pm-sheikh-hasina-styled-democracy-677508">The Capitals: Dhaka's tryst with PM Sheikh Hasina-styled democracy</a></strong></p>

<p>Others included a former foreign secretary and a former attorney general, an environmental lawyer, and prominent rights activist Adilur Rahman Khan who was sentenced to two years in jail during Hasina's rule.</p>

<p>During Hasina's years in power,&nbsp;Yunus&nbsp;was hit with more than 100 criminal cases and a smear campaign by a state-led Islamic agency that accused him of promoting homosexuality.</p>

<p>Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said Wednesday he supported&nbsp;Yunus.</p>

<p>"I am certain that he will be able to take us through a beautiful democratic process," Waker said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office on Thursday (August 8) to lead Bangladesh's interim government as its chief adviser, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of South Asian country's founding father Mujibur Rahman.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office on Thursday (August 8) to lead Bangladesh's interim government as its chief adviser, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of South Asian country's founding father Mujibur Rahman. "I will uphold, support and protect the constitution," Yunus said during the swearing-in ceremony, adding that he would perform his duties "sincerely". President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at the Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban in a ceremony that started at 9 pm. Out of 16 other council members of the interim government council, 13 took oaths, since three members Bidhan Ranjan Roy, Farooq-e-Azam and Supradip Chakma were outside of Dhaka. "Today is a glorious day for us," the 84-year-old told reporters hours earlier on August 8 on his return to Dhaka from Europe. "Bangladesh has created a new victory day. Bangladesh has got a second independence." Yunus called for the restoration of law and order after weeks of violence that left at least 455 people dead. Also read | 'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit "Law and order is our first task... We cannot take a step forward unless we fix the law and order situation," he said. "My call to the people is if you have trust in me, then make sure there will be no attacks against anyone, anywhere in the country." "Every person is our brother... our task is to protect them," Yunus said, adding that "the whole of Bangladesh is one big family". Indian PM Modi says 'committed' to working with Dhaka Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his "best wishes" to Yunus on Thursday, saying New Delhi was "committed" to working with neighbouring Dhaka. My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024 × Bangladesh has no prime minister or ministers. Here's why After Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to neighbouring India, Bangladesh had no elected government between August 5 to August 8. The interim government has no prime minister or ministers per se. An interim government, which in this case is led by Yunus, will lead the country for a certain period and oversee the election to transition power to an elected government. Also watch | Bangladesh Crisis: Can Muhammad Yunus save Bangladesh? | Inside South Asia × Along with Yunus, more than a dozen members of his cabinet, who are titled advisers, not ministers, also took the oath. They included top leaders of the Students Against Discrimination group that led the weeks-long protests, Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud. Also read | The Capitals: Dhaka's tryst with PM Sheikh Hasina-styled democracy Others included a former foreign secretary and a former attorney general, an environmental lawyer, and prominent rights activist Adilur Rahman Khan who was sentenced to two years in jail during Hasina's rule. During Hasina's years in power, Yunus was hit with more than 100 criminal cases and a smear campaign by a state-led Islamic agency that accused him of promoting homosexuality. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said Wednesday he supported Yunus. "I am certain that he will be able to take us through a beautiful democratic process," Waker said. (With inputs from agencies)

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government

<p>People from various walks of life gathered in Kerala's Wayanad district to bid farewell to Indian Army personnel for their heroic efforts in the recent landslide rescue operations. The soldiers, who braved nature's terror&nbsp;to save lives, were met with an overwhelming outpouring of gratitude from the local community and beyond.</p>

<p>The Kochi Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said in an official statement:&nbsp;"We are deeply grateful to our brave heroes who risked everything during the landslide rescue operations. Your courage and sacrifice won't be forgotten."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kerala’s Wayanad Deadly Landslide: WION's Ground Report</strong></p>

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<p>The rescue mission saw Indian Army soldiers working to save those trapped by the devastating landslides.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, as the Indian Army personnel prepared to leave Wayanad, the soldiers were greeted with emotional farewells, with residents, officials, and well-wishers lining the streets to offer their heartfelt thanks.</p>

<p>In a video shared by the PRO, soldiers are seen being warmly greeted by the people of Wayanad. The Wayanad district administration also organised a special farewell ceremony for the soldiers who played a critical role in the rescue operations.</p>

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<p>With the Indian Army completing a ten-day-long rescue mission, the operation will now be handed over to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Force, and Kerala Police.</p>

<p>Around 500 soldiers from battalions based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Bengaluru are set to return, although the maintenance team for the Bailey Bridge, temporarily constructed by the Army, will remain on-site.</p>

<p>Col Paramvir Singh Nagra, who led the Army's Wayanad mission told ANI: "This was a joint operation carried out under the leadership of Major General Mathew, with the invaluable support of local residents and administration. Volunteers came not just from Wayanad but from all over Kerala and Tamil Nadu to assist us."</p>

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People from various walks of life gathered in Kerala's Wayanad district to bid farewell to Indian Army personnel for their heroic efforts in the recent landslide rescue operations.

People from various walks of life gathered in Kerala's Wayanad district to bid farewell to Indian Army personnel for their heroic efforts in the recent landslide rescue operations. The soldiers, who braved nature's terror to save lives, were met with an overwhelming outpouring of gratitude from the local community and beyond. The Kochi Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said in an official statement: "We are deeply grateful to our brave heroes who risked everything during the landslide rescue operations. Your courage and sacrifice won't be forgotten." Also watch | Kerala’s Wayanad Deadly Landslide: WION's Ground Report × The rescue mission saw Indian Army soldiers working to save those trapped by the devastating landslides. Earlier this week, as the Indian Army personnel prepared to leave Wayanad, the soldiers were greeted with emotional farewells, with residents, officials, and well-wishers lining the streets to offer their heartfelt thanks. In a video shared by the PRO, soldiers are seen being warmly greeted by the people of Wayanad. The Wayanad district administration also organised a special farewell ceremony for the soldiers who played a critical role in the rescue operations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × With the Indian Army completing a ten-day-long rescue mission, the operation will now be handed over to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Force, and Kerala Police. Around 500 soldiers from battalions based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Bengaluru are set to return, although the maintenance team for the Bailey Bridge, temporarily constructed by the Army, will remain on-site. Col Paramvir Singh Nagra, who led the Army's Wayanad mission told ANI: "This was a joint operation carried out under the leadership of Major General Mathew, with the invaluable support of local residents and administration. Volunteers came not just from Wayanad but from all over Kerala and Tamil Nadu to assist us." (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Wayanad residents give emotional farewell to rescuers from Indian Army

<p>Meta and Google are being&nbsp;accused of conducting a covert advertising campaign that targeted teenagers on YouTube with Instagram ads, in violation of Google's own policies. The ad campaign, reported by the Financial Times, has raised serious concerns about the companies' practices and their adherence to advertising regulations.</p>

<p>The Financial Times reported that Meta and Google collaborated to show Instagram ads to users aged 13 to 17 on YouTube, despite Google's strict policies against advertising to individuals under 18. The ads were aimed at a demographic categorised as "unknown" in Google's advertising system—a label typically used for users whose age, gender, or other demographics are not identified.</p>

<p>The report added that it appears that Google could leverage data from app downloads and online behaviour to accurately infer that many of these "unknown" users were, in fact, teenagers. This manoeuvre effectively dodges the restrictions Google implemented in 2021 which were designed to block ads targeting minors based on their age, gender, or interests.</p>

<p>The campaign was reportedly executed with the assistance of Spark Foundry, a US-based advertising agency. It initially ran in Canada and was tested in the United States in May, with plans for a global rollout. According to the report, the&nbsp;campaign's timing coincided with a decline in Google's ad revenue and a shift of Meta's younger user base to rival platforms like TikTok.</p>

<p>Once the story was out, Google said they launched an internal investigation and promptly cancelled the program.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Google said it is committed to protecting minors.</p>

<p>"We prohibit ads being personalised to people under 18, period."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company also said that it will strengthen its policies and ensure that its sales teams fully comply with these standards to prevent future violations.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;EU accuses Meta of breaking digital rules with ad-free option</strong></p>

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<p>In 2023, Meta introduced changes to its ad system, removing the option to target users under 18 by gender on Facebook and Instagram. These updates were intended to ensure that teens only see age-appropriate ads relevant to the products and services available in their region.</p>

<p>The development has sparked a broader debate about the extent to which tech companies may go to preserve their influence and advertising revenue, even if it means bending their own rules.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Meta and Google are being accused of conducting a covert advertising campaign that targeted teenagers on YouTube with Instagram ads, in violation of Google's own policies.

Meta and Google are being accused of conducting a covert advertising campaign that targeted teenagers on YouTube with Instagram ads, in violation of Google's own policies. The ad campaign, reported by the Financial Times, has raised serious concerns about the companies' practices and their adherence to advertising regulations. The Financial Times reported that Meta and Google collaborated to show Instagram ads to users aged 13 to 17 on YouTube, despite Google's strict policies against advertising to individuals under 18. The ads were aimed at a demographic categorised as "unknown" in Google's advertising system—a label typically used for users whose age, gender, or other demographics are not identified. The report added that it appears that Google could leverage data from app downloads and online behaviour to accurately infer that many of these "unknown" users were, in fact, teenagers. This manoeuvre effectively dodges the restrictions Google implemented in 2021 which were designed to block ads targeting minors based on their age, gender, or interests. The campaign was reportedly executed with the assistance of Spark Foundry, a US-based advertising agency. It initially ran in Canada and was tested in the United States in May, with plans for a global rollout. According to the report, the campaign's timing coincided with a decline in Google's ad revenue and a shift of Meta's younger user base to rival platforms like TikTok. Once the story was out, Google said they launched an internal investigation and promptly cancelled the program. In a statement, Google said it is committed to protecting minors. "We prohibit ads being personalised to people under 18, period." The company also said that it will strengthen its policies and ensure that its sales teams fully comply with these standards to prevent future violations. Also watch | EU accuses Meta of breaking digital rules with ad-free option × In 2023, Meta introduced changes to its ad system, removing the option to target users under 18 by gender on Facebook and Instagram. These updates were intended to ensure that teens only see age-appropriate ads relevant to the products and services available in their region. The development has sparked a broader debate about the extent to which tech companies may go to preserve their influence and advertising revenue, even if it means bending their own rules. (With inputs from agencies)

Google, Meta bend their own rules to target teenagers with ad campaigns: Report

<p>A Class 9 student in Delhi's Najafgarh area was detained after allegedly stealing his mother's gold ornaments to purchase an iPhone for his purported girlfriend on her birthday, according to a report by the Times of India.</p>

<p>The teenager had initially asked his mother for money to buy the expensive gift. The mother refused due to financial constraints. It was then that he resorted to theft. The boy’s father had passed away due to illness, and according to the report, he had been showing little interest in academics and was scoring average marks.</p>

<p>The incident took place earlier this week, and the boy was detained by the police on Wednesday (August 7). The case came to light when the boy's mother noticed her gold jewellery was missing and subsequently filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the investigation, authorities ruled out external involvement after reviewing CCTV footage from the area and speaking with neighbours.</p>

<p>Suspicion quickly fell on the boy, especially after he went missing following the reported theft. Police questioned his friends and discovered that he had recently purchased an iPhone worth ₹50,000 ($595) and was in a relationship with a classmate.</p>

<p>The boy was eventually caught when he attempted to return home on Wednesday (August 7) evening, and the police seized the stolen iPhone from him. It remains unclear if he actually gifted the iPhone to his purported girlfriend.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;The latest dating trend in town: Girlfriend effect, explained | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"On August 3, an incident of house theft was reported by a woman, in which she claimed that two gold chains, one pair of gold earrings, and one gold ring had been stolen from her house on August 2, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.," said Ankit Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka), in a statement.</p>

<p>The DCP added that the boy was upset after his mother refused to give him the money and instead urged him to focus on his studies. "Angered over the denial, he decided to steal the gold from his home," Singh said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.</p>


A Class 9 student in Delhi's Najafgarh area was detained after allegedly stealing his mother's gold ornaments to purchase an iPhone for his purported girlfriend on her birthday, according to a report by the Times of India.

A Class 9 student in Delhi's Najafgarh area was detained after allegedly stealing his mother's gold ornaments to purchase an iPhone for his purported girlfriend on her birthday, according to a report by the Times of India. The teenager had initially asked his mother for money to buy the expensive gift. The mother refused due to financial constraints. It was then that he resorted to theft. The boy’s father had passed away due to illness, and according to the report, he had been showing little interest in academics and was scoring average marks. The incident took place earlier this week, and the boy was detained by the police on Wednesday (August 7). The case came to light when the boy's mother noticed her gold jewellery was missing and subsequently filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the police. During the investigation, authorities ruled out external involvement after reviewing CCTV footage from the area and speaking with neighbours. Suspicion quickly fell on the boy, especially after he went missing following the reported theft. Police questioned his friends and discovered that he had recently purchased an iPhone worth ₹50,000 ($595) and was in a relationship with a classmate. The boy was eventually caught when he attempted to return home on Wednesday (August 7) evening, and the police seized the stolen iPhone from him. It remains unclear if he actually gifted the iPhone to his purported girlfriend. Also watch | The latest dating trend in town: Girlfriend effect, explained | World News | WION × "On August 3, an incident of house theft was reported by a woman, in which she claimed that two gold chains, one pair of gold earrings, and one gold ring had been stolen from her house on August 2, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.," said Ankit Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka), in a statement. The DCP added that the boy was upset after his mother refused to give him the money and instead urged him to focus on his studies. "Angered over the denial, he decided to steal the gold from his home," Singh said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.

Delhi Class 9 boy steals mother’s jewellery to gift iPhone to girlfriend

<p>India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 8) that it does not have any update on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's next course of action. The ousted former Bangladesh&nbsp;prime minister has been stationed in Hindon airbase outside New Delhi since August 5, when she left her country after a mob of protesters began storming the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to take over as interim adviser of Bangladesh government after garnering due support from the South Asian country's powerful army and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Khaleda Zia, who was released from prison after Hasina's ouster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the situation is still evolving in Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sheikh Hasina is expected to stay in Delhi for a "little while".</p>

<p>When asked about India giving political asylum to Hasina, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while referring to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's statement in the parliament's upper house, the Rajya Sabha, said, "Our EAM has already explained the approval for former PM Sheikh Hasina to come to India was given at short notice."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus to be chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim govt</strong></p>

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<p>On August 6, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, while giving a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha, said: "On 5th August, demonstrators converged in Dhaka despite the curfew. Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign. At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India. We simultaneously received a request for flight clearance from the Bangladesh authorities."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deeply-concerned-jaishankar-to-rajya-sabha-on-state-of-bangladesh-minorities-after-sheikh-hasinas-exit-747668">'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit</a></strong></p>

<p>The MEA spokesperson on Thursday (August 8), while responding to the question on when Sheikh Hasina will leave India, said that "we do not have any update on her plan."</p>

<p>Jaiswal added that as far as New Delhi is concerned, "the interests of the people of Bangladesh are foremost in our mind."&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about reports of attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, the MEA spokesperson said, "We are monitoring the situation."</p>


India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 8) that it does not have any update on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's next course of action.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 8) that it does not have any update on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's next course of action. The ousted former Bangladesh prime minister has been stationed in Hindon airbase outside New Delhi since August 5, when she left her country after a mob of protesters began storming the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to take over as interim adviser of Bangladesh government after garnering due support from the South Asian country's powerful army and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Khaleda Zia, who was released from prison after Hasina's ouster. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the situation is still evolving in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina is expected to stay in Delhi for a "little while". When asked about India giving political asylum to Hasina, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while referring to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's statement in the parliament's upper house, the Rajya Sabha, said, "Our EAM has already explained the approval for former PM Sheikh Hasina to come to India was given at short notice." Also watch | Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus to be chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim govt × On August 6, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, while giving a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha, said: "On 5th August, demonstrators converged in Dhaka despite the curfew. Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign. At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India. We simultaneously received a request for flight clearance from the Bangladesh authorities." Also read | 'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit The MEA spokesperson on Thursday (August 8), while responding to the question on when Sheikh Hasina will leave India, said that "we do not have any update on her plan." Jaiswal added that as far as New Delhi is concerned, "the interests of the people of Bangladesh are foremost in our mind." When asked about reports of attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, the MEA spokesperson said, "We are monitoring the situation."

India is monitoring attacks on Bangladesh minorities after Sheikh Hasina's exit

<p>The demand for skilled IT talent continues to grow even after a slow period late last year and early this year. IT hiring is set to surge with an estimated 8.5 per cent increase in the next year, according to data from the hiring platform Indeed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hiring platform said that almost 70 per cent of all tech jobs posted on it are software roles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why software roles are more in demand?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Several interconnected factors are responsible for the demand for software roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As businesses increasingly depend on software for operational efficiency and innovation, the demand for developers to create and maintain essential systems has surged," Indeed said in an official readout reviewed by WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/these-artificial-intelligence-skills-are-ruling-job-market-as-india-eyes-ai-leader-role-736832">These Artificial Intelligence skills are ruling job market as India eyes AI leader role</a></strong></p>

<p>"Rapid advancements in technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain have further amplified the need for specialised software development to stay competitive. The thriving tech startup ecosystem also plays a significant role, as new ventures prioritise hiring developers to build and scale their products," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Austin, Texas-headquartered hiring firm said that the continuous need for updates, security patches, and new features in existing software ensures a "steady demand for skilled professionals who can keep pace with evolving user needs and technological advancements."</p>

<h2><strong>What do companies want in software professionals?</strong></h2>

<p>The report said that companies are actively hiring for roles such as Application Developer, Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Senior Software Engineer, and PHP Developer. There's also a growing demand for .NET Developers, Software Architects, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, and Front-End Developers.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;The rise of 'ghost jobs' | Why companies post ghost jobs</strong></p>

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<p>"On the other hand, job seekers are most interested in positions like Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Front End Developer, Computer Operator, and Web Developer," it added.</p>

<p>The current alignment between the roles companies are posting and the roles job seekers are clicking on shows a strong market trend for IT jobs in 2024.&nbsp;</p>


The demand for skilled IT talent continues to grow even after a slow period late last year and early this year. IT hiring is set to surge with an estimated 8.5 per cent increase in the next year, according to data from the hiring platform Indeed.

The demand for skilled IT talent continues to grow even after a slow period late last year and early this year. IT hiring is set to surge with an estimated 8.5 per cent increase in the next year, according to data from the hiring platform Indeed. The hiring platform said that almost 70 per cent of all tech jobs posted on it are software roles. Why software roles are more in demand? Several interconnected factors are responsible for the demand for software roles. "As businesses increasingly depend on software for operational efficiency and innovation, the demand for developers to create and maintain essential systems has surged," Indeed said in an official readout reviewed by WION. Also read | These Artificial Intelligence skills are ruling job market as India eyes AI leader role "Rapid advancements in technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain have further amplified the need for specialised software development to stay competitive. The thriving tech startup ecosystem also plays a significant role, as new ventures prioritise hiring developers to build and scale their products," it added. The Austin, Texas-headquartered hiring firm said that the continuous need for updates, security patches, and new features in existing software ensures a "steady demand for skilled professionals who can keep pace with evolving user needs and technological advancements." What do companies want in software professionals? The report said that companies are actively hiring for roles such as Application Developer, Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Senior Software Engineer, and PHP Developer. There's also a growing demand for .NET Developers, Software Architects, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, and Front-End Developers. Also watch | The rise of 'ghost jobs' | Why companies post ghost jobs × "On the other hand, job seekers are most interested in positions like Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Front End Developer, Computer Operator, and Web Developer," it added. The current alignment between the roles companies are posting and the roles job seekers are clicking on shows a strong market trend for IT jobs in 2024.

Good news for IT workers! Tech jobs set to surge in 2025, dataset suggests

<p>Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.</p>

<p>The footage, which showed rioters clashing with officers, was shared by Ashley St Clair, a right-wing commentator, who attributed the unrest to "the effects of mass migration and open borders."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk replied to the post with "civil war is inevitable" and also responded with an exclamation mark to another post showing fireworks being thrown during the disorder in Liverpool.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UK riots: UK heading towards civil war?</strong></p>

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<p>When asked about Musk's remarks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson stated: “There’s no justification for comments like that. What we’ve seen in this country is organized thuggery, which has no place on our streets or online. As the Home Secretary said, we’re dealing with a minority of thugs who do not represent Britain. In response, we’ve witnessed the best of our communities coming together to clean up the mess and disruption caused by those who do not speak for our country.”</p>

<p>Musk has faced criticism for reinstating the accounts of far-right figures, including Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), in November last year after rebranding Twitter as X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/elon-musk-revives-lawsuit-against-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-747463">Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman</a></strong></p>

<p>On Sunday (August 4), he engaged with a post shared by Yaxley-Lennon’s account.</p>

<p>In a further intervention, Musk claimed it was "one-sided" that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had announced emergency security measures for mosques but not for churches or synagogues. Responding to a post by UK PM Keir Starmer on Monday (August 4), where he stated, “we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or on Muslim communities,” Musk wrote: “Shouldn’t you be concerned about attacks on all communities?”</p>

<p>This follows unrest during which a mosque in Southport was targeted despite no link between the man suspected of killing three young girls at a dance class and Islam.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.

Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police. The footage, which showed rioters clashing with officers, was shared by Ashley St Clair, a right-wing commentator, who attributed the unrest to "the effects of mass migration and open borders." Musk replied to the post with "civil war is inevitable" and also responded with an exclamation mark to another post showing fireworks being thrown during the disorder in Liverpool. Also watch | UK riots: UK heading towards civil war? × When asked about Musk's remarks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson stated: “There’s no justification for comments like that. What we’ve seen in this country is organized thuggery, which has no place on our streets or online. As the Home Secretary said, we’re dealing with a minority of thugs who do not represent Britain. In response, we’ve witnessed the best of our communities coming together to clean up the mess and disruption caused by those who do not speak for our country.” Musk has faced criticism for reinstating the accounts of far-right figures, including Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), in November last year after rebranding Twitter as X. Also read | Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman On Sunday (August 4), he engaged with a post shared by Yaxley-Lennon’s account. In a further intervention, Musk claimed it was "one-sided" that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had announced emergency security measures for mosques but not for churches or synagogues. Responding to a post by UK PM Keir Starmer on Monday (August 4), where he stated, “we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or on Muslim communities,” Musk wrote: “Shouldn’t you be concerned about attacks on all communities?” This follows unrest during which a mosque in Southport was targeted despite no link between the man suspected of killing three young girls at a dance class and Islam. (With inputs from agencies)

'Civil war is inevitable': Elon Musk vs Keir Starmer showdown on UK rioting

<p>Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence. Maduro's comment came as a fervent appeal under the rain at a rally organised by the ruling party’s youth branch.</p>

<p>Maduro called for a "voluntary, progressive, and radical withdrawal" from WhatsApp. The Venezuelan president called for a gradual switch to alternative platforms such as Telegram and the Chinese messaging app WeChat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-nicolas-maduro-venezuelas-bus-driver-turned-president-who-won-yet-another-term-745234">Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term?</a></strong></p>

<p>"Through WhatsApp, they are threatening the military family, the police, the street leaders, the community, everyone who doesn’t declare themselves in favor of fascism," Maduro stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also criticised TikTok and Instagram for promoting "hate," promising regulatory measures.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-elections-meet-maria-corina-machado-the-iron-lady-slaying-her-way-to-challenge-president-maduro-744101">Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro</a></strong></p>

<p>At the youth rally, Maduro referred to the government’s security operation "Tun-Tun," named after the "knock-knock" sound on doors. "Knock, knock, who’s there?" he sang to the tune of a popular Christmas song, adding, "People of peace. Don’t be a crying baby, you’ll go to Tocoron." Tocoron, a maximum-security prison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest stance against social media platforms comes amid a stringent crackdown by Maduro’s regime following his self-proclaimed victory in the presidential election. Maduro has consistently labeled opposition leader María Corina Machado and her proxy candidate Edmundo González as "fascists".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Anti-Maduro protests in Venezuela: Clashes and violence over election results</strong></p>

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<p>Maduro has accused Machado of instigating protests ignited by allegations of electoral fraud.</p>

<p>In response to the controversy, Maduro has requested Venezuela’s high court to review the election results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (August 5), Venezuela's head of the electoral authority, Elvis Amoroso, handed over the electoral documentation during a state television broadcast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The specifics of the documents, particularly whether they contained detailed tabulations of results as disclosed by the opposition, remain undisclosed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence. Maduro's comment came as a fervent appeal under the rain at a rally organised by the ruling party’s youth branch. Maduro called for a "voluntary, progressive, and radical withdrawal" from WhatsApp. The Venezuelan president called for a gradual switch to alternative platforms such as Telegram and the Chinese messaging app WeChat. Also read | Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term? "Through WhatsApp, they are threatening the military family, the police, the street leaders, the community, everyone who doesn’t declare themselves in favor of fascism," Maduro stated. He also criticised TikTok and Instagram for promoting "hate," promising regulatory measures. Also read | Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro At the youth rally, Maduro referred to the government’s security operation "Tun-Tun," named after the "knock-knock" sound on doors. "Knock, knock, who’s there?" he sang to the tune of a popular Christmas song, adding, "People of peace. Don’t be a crying baby, you’ll go to Tocoron." Tocoron, a maximum-security prison. The latest stance against social media platforms comes amid a stringent crackdown by Maduro’s regime following his self-proclaimed victory in the presidential election. Maduro has consistently labeled opposition leader María Corina Machado and her proxy candidate Edmundo González as "fascists". Also watch | Anti-Maduro protests in Venezuela: Clashes and violence over election results × Maduro has accused Machado of instigating protests ignited by allegations of electoral fraud. In response to the controversy, Maduro has requested Venezuela’s high court to review the election results. On Monday (August 5), Venezuela's head of the electoral authority, Elvis Amoroso, handed over the electoral documentation during a state television broadcast. The specifics of the documents, particularly whether they contained detailed tabulations of results as disclosed by the opposition, remain undisclosed. (With inputs from agencies)

Maduro warns Venezuelan dissidents of 'tun-tun operations', calls against use of WhatsApp

<p>The High Commission of India in London on Tuesday (August 6) issued an advisory urging Indian nationals travelling to the United Kingdom to "exercise caution and stay vigilant" amid widespread violent protests raging across the country. These protests have erupted following the fatal stabbing of three girls last week in the northwest English town of Southport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The High Commission's advisory points to the heightened state of alert for Indian nationals amid ongoing tensions in the UK.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-arrested-after-stabbing-incident-in-uks-southport-several-casualties-reported-745283">Teen arrested after stabbing incident in UK's Southport; two children killed</a></strong></p>

<p>In its advisory released on Tuesday (August 6), the High Commission stated it is "closely monitoring the situation" and advised Indian nationals to "follow local news and advisories issued by local security agencies, and to avoid areas where protests are underway."</p>

<p>British authorities are currently faced with the violent unrest that began a week ago after the tragic knife attack at a children’s dance class in Southport. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blamed the unrest on far-right agitators and the spread of disinformation on social media. Starmer has vowed "swift criminal sanctions" against those inciting the violence.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UK riots: UK heading towards civil war?</strong></p>

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<p>According to reports in the British media, nearly 400 people have been arrested since the episodes&nbsp;of violence first began. Those charged have begun appearing in magistrates' courts in cities such as Liverpool, South Tyneside, and Hull.</p>

<p>The violence initially broke out shortly after residents held a vigil for the dance class victims. An angry crowd targeted Southport’s mosque, driven by rumours that the suspect was a Muslim asylum seeker. The unrest has since escalated. The mobs have attacked hotels housing asylum seekers and several mosques.</p>

<p>In addition to the disturbances in Southport, unrest also flared in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A supermarket was set on fire, and police faced petrol bombs and stone-throwing rioters.<br />
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The High Commission of India in London on Tuesday (August 6) issued an advisory urging Indian nationals travelling to the United Kingdom to "exercise caution and stay vigilant" amid widespread violent protests raging across the country.

The High Commission of India in London on Tuesday (August 6) issued an advisory urging Indian nationals travelling to the United Kingdom to "exercise caution and stay vigilant" amid widespread violent protests raging across the country. These protests have erupted following the fatal stabbing of three girls last week in the northwest English town of Southport. The High Commission's advisory points to the heightened state of alert for Indian nationals amid ongoing tensions in the UK. Also read | Teen arrested after stabbing incident in UK's Southport; two children killed In its advisory released on Tuesday (August 6), the High Commission stated it is "closely monitoring the situation" and advised Indian nationals to "follow local news and advisories issued by local security agencies, and to avoid areas where protests are underway." British authorities are currently faced with the violent unrest that began a week ago after the tragic knife attack at a children’s dance class in Southport. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blamed the unrest on far-right agitators and the spread of disinformation on social media. Starmer has vowed "swift criminal sanctions" against those inciting the violence. Also watch | UK riots: UK heading towards civil war? × According to reports in the British media, nearly 400 people have been arrested since the episodes of violence first began. Those charged have begun appearing in magistrates' courts in cities such as Liverpool, South Tyneside, and Hull. The violence initially broke out shortly after residents held a vigil for the dance class victims. An angry crowd targeted Southport’s mosque, driven by rumours that the suspect was a Muslim asylum seeker. The unrest has since escalated. The mobs have attacked hotels housing asylum seekers and several mosques. In addition to the disturbances in Southport, unrest also flared in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A supermarket was set on fire, and police faced petrol bombs and stone-throwing rioters.

India advises its citizens to 'exercise caution' amid riots, violent protests in UK

<p>India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 6) over the prevailing crisis in Bangladesh that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to leave the country after resigning from office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On 5th August, demonstrators converged in Dhaka despite the curfew. Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign. At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India. We simultaneously received a request for flight clearance from the Bangladesh authorities. She arrived yesterday evening in Delhi," Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/london-or-delhi-what-next-for-bangladeshs-ousted-former-pm-sheikh-hasina-747636">London or Delhi? What next for Bangladesh's ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina</a></strong></p>

<p>The External Affairs Minister was scheduled to give a statement in both houses of parliament over the situation in Bangladesh following concern about recent violence and instability in the neighbouring country.</p>

<p>"We are also monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities. There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organizations to ensure their protection and well- being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored. Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Violence: Nobel Laureate Yunus favoured to lead interim government</strong></p>

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<p>The foreign minister sought the support of lawmakers amid prevailing situation in Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In the last 24 hours, we have also been in regular touch with the authorities in Dhaka. This is the situation as of now. I seek the understanding and support of the House in regard to sensitive issues regarding an important neighbour on which there has always been a strong national consensus," he said.</p>


India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 6) over the prevailing crisis in Bangladesh that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to leave the country after resigning from office.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 6) over the prevailing crisis in Bangladesh that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to leave the country after resigning from office. "On 5th August, demonstrators converged in Dhaka despite the curfew. Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign. At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India. We simultaneously received a request for flight clearance from the Bangladesh authorities. She arrived yesterday evening in Delhi," Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha. Also read | London or Delhi? What next for Bangladesh's ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina The External Affairs Minister was scheduled to give a statement in both houses of parliament over the situation in Bangladesh following concern about recent violence and instability in the neighbouring country. "We are also monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities. There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organizations to ensure their protection and well- being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored. Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation," he said. Also watch | Bangladesh Violence: Nobel Laureate Yunus favoured to lead interim government × The foreign minister sought the support of lawmakers amid prevailing situation in Bangladesh. "In the last 24 hours, we have also been in regular touch with the authorities in Dhaka. This is the situation as of now. I seek the understanding and support of the House in regard to sensitive issues regarding an important neighbour on which there has always been a strong national consensus," he said.

'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit

<p>Bangladesh's ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's asylum plea in the United Kingdom has not&nbsp;yet been accepted after the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for a United Nations-led investigation into the South Asian country's turmoil. The foreign secretary did not mention any asylum being provided to Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All sides now need to work together to end the violence, restore calm, deescalate the situation and prevent any further loss of life," an official readout said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What next for Sheikh Hasina?</strong></h2>

<p>Hasina is currently in India and a Bangladeshi military aircraft has returned. The Awami League leader, who had been in power for the past 15 years, resigned as prime minister on August 5 after deadly protests.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saeeb-wazed-son-of-former-pm-hasina-tells-wion-bangladesh-will-be-the-next-pakistan-747515">Sajeeb Wazed, son of former PM Hasina, tells WION: "Bangladesh will be the next Pakistan"</a></strong></p>

<p>In an interview with WION, Hasina's US-based son Sajeeb Wazed said that&nbsp;the former prime minister is in "good spirits".</p>

<p>Asked if she plans to return to Bangladesh soon, Wazed said: "Absolutely not. She is 77 years old. This was going to be her last term. She was going to retire after this anyway. So they are now hunting our Awami League leaders and the interim government doesn't even include the Awami League, so why would we bother. People have made their choice and they will get the leadership they deserve."</p>

<p>He added: "My family has been through this three times, 3 coups, after this, we are done. We are tired of saving Bangladesh. Bangladesh can handle its own problem now. It's not all our problem."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, reports have emerged that New Delhi has granted Hasina an interim stay in the country following the collapse of her government.</p>

<p><b>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Violence: Sheikh Hasina resigns, lands in India, meets Ajit Doval</b></p>

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<p>During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported.</p>

<p>Her stay in India is approved only temporarily, pending her relocation to Britain.</p>

<p>Hasina sought asylum in the UK, with her sister Rehana, a UK citizen, accompanying her.</p>

<p>Rehana, the younger daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Fazilatun Necha Mujib, is also the younger sister of Sheikh Hasina. Her daughter, Tulip Siddiq, serves as a member of the British Parliament and represents the ruling Labour Party.</p>

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Bangladesh's ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's asylum plea in the United Kingdom has not yet been accepted after the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for a United Nations-led investigation into the South Asian country's turmoil.

Bangladesh's ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's asylum plea in the United Kingdom has not yet been accepted after the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for a United Nations-led investigation into the South Asian country's turmoil. The foreign secretary did not mention any asylum being provided to Sheikh Hasina. "All sides now need to work together to end the violence, restore calm, deescalate the situation and prevent any further loss of life," an official readout said. What next for Sheikh Hasina? Hasina is currently in India and a Bangladeshi military aircraft has returned. The Awami League leader, who had been in power for the past 15 years, resigned as prime minister on August 5 after deadly protests. Also read | Sajeeb Wazed, son of former PM Hasina, tells WION: "Bangladesh will be the next Pakistan" In an interview with WION, Hasina's US-based son Sajeeb Wazed said that the former prime minister is in "good spirits". Asked if she plans to return to Bangladesh soon, Wazed said: "Absolutely not. She is 77 years old. This was going to be her last term. She was going to retire after this anyway. So they are now hunting our Awami League leaders and the interim government doesn't even include the Awami League, so why would we bother. People have made their choice and they will get the leadership they deserve." He added: "My family has been through this three times, 3 coups, after this, we are done. We are tired of saving Bangladesh. Bangladesh can handle its own problem now. It's not all our problem." Meanwhile, reports have emerged that New Delhi has granted Hasina an interim stay in the country following the collapse of her government. Also watch | Bangladesh Violence: Sheikh Hasina resigns, lands in India, meets Ajit Doval × During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported. Her stay in India is approved only temporarily, pending her relocation to Britain. Hasina sought asylum in the UK, with her sister Rehana, a UK citizen, accompanying her. Rehana, the younger daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Fazilatun Necha Mujib, is also the younger sister of Sheikh Hasina. Her daughter, Tulip Siddiq, serves as a member of the British Parliament and represents the ruling Labour Party. (With inputs from agencies)

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