News18 Afternoon Digest: Sheikh Hasina Convicted, Saudi Arabia Bus Crash Claims Over 40 Lives & More

Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 14:22 IST

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Bangladesh's ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. (AFP)

In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest updates on former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s conviction, the deadly bus accident in Saudi Arabia, and other top stories.

42 Indians Feared Dead As Bus Travelling From Mecca To Medina Collides With Tanker In Saudi Arabia

At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims were feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia early Monday, according to media reports. The crash, which occurred at nearly 1.30 am IST, reportedly caused the bus to catch fire while most passengers were asleep. Read more

Bangladesh Tribunal Convicts Sheikh Hasina In 2024 Protests Case: ‘Incited Attacks On Students’

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was on Monday convicted of crimes against humanity for her alleged role in ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests that toppled her government in August 2024. The court, as it pronounced the verdict, said Sheikh Hasina incited attacks on students. Read more

Father Dead In Nowgam Explosion, Son Arrested By NIA Over Delhi Blast | Exclusive

In a significant development in the Nowgam Police Station explosion, a burn-injured man admitted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, has succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Bilal Ahmad Wani, son of Abdul Majid and a resident of Wanpora, Qazigund. His body has been formally handed over to a police team from Police Station Qazigund after completion of medico-legal procedures. Read more

‘Troubles Of Kashmir Echoed At Red Fort’: Mehbooba Mufti’s Shocker On Delhi Car Blast, BJP Reacts

The BJP on Monday attacked PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti over her remarks on the car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, accusing her of defending extremists. In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari wrote, “Mufti, who backed terrorist Burhan Wani, now justifies terrorists of the Red Fort Blast. Says – ‘Hindu Muslim and hate responsible for terrorism’." Read more

Shubman Gill OUT, RCB Star IN? India’s Likely Playing XI For 2nd Test Against South Africa

After going down by 30 runs against South Africa on Sunday (November 16) in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the Indian men’s cricket team would like to come up with a big show in the second Test. The second red-ball match between the two teams is scheduled to take place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati from November 22 to 26. Read more

Dhurandhar: Ranveer Singh Unveils Akshaye Khanna’s FIRST Look Poster Ahead Of Film’s Trailer Release

Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and others, is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. As fans eagerly await the release of the film’s trailer, the makers have been dropping intriguing character posters. Over the last few weeks, Ranveer Singh unveiled Arjun Rampal, Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt’s first look posters from the film. Now, a day before the trailer release, he has finally shared Akshaye Khanna’s intense first look poster from Dhurandhar. Read more

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