Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a killer, not a religious head, say Indian intelligence agencies

Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, analyzes the volatile situation in Bangladesh following the death of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi. Sikri asserts that the 2024 power shift was a "regime change operation" orchestrated by Western powers and Pakistan, not a student revolution. She describes Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus as merely a "mouthpiece of the Jamaat-e-Islami" and criticizes the interim government for delaying elections until February 2026. Sikri also condemns the "partisan approach" of Western missions, specifically noting the German Embassy flying its flag at half-mast for Hadi. She dismisses the credibility of Bangladesh's extradition requests for Sheikh Hasina, citing the lack of due process.

Bangladesh is on the edge of anarchy ahead of upcoming elections in February.

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended consular services and visa issuance until further notice due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. An India Today anchor reports that the suspension also extends to the Assistant High Commission in Agartala starting tomorrow. The broadcast notes that while journalist visas were previously restricted, this move marks a total suspension of services. Reporter Shivani Sharma joins the coverage to provide details on the official notice.

In this 'Image of the Day' segment on News Today, watch this shocking story of wrestlers, including 10 boys and 8 girls, who were forced to sit near a toilet on a train in freezing cold as they were travelling to the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh without confirmed tickets.