Afternoon briefing: India withdraws non-essential staff from Dhaka; Puja Khedkar vs UPSC in Delhi HC, and more

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Published on: Aug 7, 2024, 13:29:56 IST

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India pulled out all non-essential staff and families of officials of the high commission in Dhaka on Wednesday as a precautionary measure in view of the continuing violence in Bangladesh though the mission remains functional, people familiar with the matter said. The move came two days after former premier Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday because of nationwide public demonstrations seeking the ouster of her Awami League government.. Dig deeper

Smoke billows near burnt Awami League party office as anti-government protestors set fire in Dhaka on Tuesday. (AFP)

Former probationary IAS Puja Khedkar has told the Delhi high court that she was yet to receive the UPSC order cancelling her candidature and she got to know the development through media. Puja Khedkar had moved the Delhi high court on Monday challenging Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) decision to cancel her candidature. Dig deeper

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