Morning Digest | MEA remains silent on Bangladesh crisis as Sheikh Hasina resigns; Preamble of the Constitution dropped from select new NCERT textbooks, and more
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MEA remains silent on Bangladesh crisis as Sheikh Hasina resigns
Despite dramatic developments in Dhaka and the arrival of outgoing Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Hindon airbase outside Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs made no statement about the situation in Bangladesh or on Ms. Hasina on Monday. Sources said that the MEA, headed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, was engaged in a number of meetings within the government as well as with military officials as soon as news broke of Ms. Hasina’s resignation, and then her decision to fly to India as she awaits asylum abroad.
Preamble of the Constitution dropped from select new NCERT textbooks
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has dropped the Preamble to the Constitution from several Class 3 and 6 textbooks issued this year. In the old textbooks for Class 6, the Preamble was printed in the the English book Honey Suckle, the Science book, Hindi textbook Durva, and all three Social Science books — Our Pasts-I, Social and Political Life-I, and The Earth Our Habitat.
Train services between India, Bangladesh suspended after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation
The Indian Railways on August 5 suspended all train operations to Bangladesh amid the unrest in the neighbouring country where Sheikh Hasina has resigned as the Prime Minister and fled following protests.
A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures U.S. personnel
Bangladesh’s interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for the “meticulous preservation” of records documenting alleged “atrocities” committed under the administration of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force amid North Korean missile tests.
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham criticizes US government's handling of Israel-Palestine conflict while accepting Oscar for "No Other Land."
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls 14.76 lakh bottles of Atomoxetine Capsules in the US due to impurity concerns.
Criticism of King Charles III in Canada for silence on Trump's threats to annex Canada sparks debate.
France and Britain propose one-month truce in Ukraine, focusing on air, sea, and energy infrastructure, with no ground fighting initially.
Pope Francis remains stable, improving from double pneumonia, receiving prayers and support from well-wishers worldwide.
Four killed, six wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza City after fragile truce ends, says health ministry.
Badra Gunba wins Abkhazia's presidential election, sparking tensions over Russian influence in the breakaway Georgian region.
Russian Foreign Minister praises Trump's aim to end Ukraine war, criticizes Europe for prolonging conflict, advocates for pragmatic U.S.-Russia relationship.
UK, France, and other countries collaborate on Ukraine-Russia peace deal, bridging gap between Zelenskyy and Trump.
Marzieh Hamidi faces death threats for boycotting Afghan cricket team, calls for ICC action against Taliban regime.
Israel said on Sunday (March 2. 2025) it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip.