Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Evening Digest: Nadda Angioplasty, Imran Khan Hospital Order, Meta CSAM
Tonight's news roundup covers lots of important happenings around the world.
In India, a government leader named JP Nadda had a heart procedure and is now doing well.
In Pakistan, a court said that former leader Imran Khan must be taken to a hospital so doctors can check on him.
India's top court said that a request to change the way the death penalty is carried out was turned down.
A court also told a big university in New Delhi to stop giving extra marks to some students for now.
A company called Meta is working hard to stop bad pictures of children from being shared on its apps.
A brand called CMF will sell new earbuds in India on August 20.
At actor Shah Rukh Khan's home, two snakes were found and one was rescued safely.
A news anchor in Detroit lost her job after a video showed her yelling at a coworker, and she is now suing her bosses.
Some of these stories are serious, but they are all things that happened in the world today.
Union Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi after being admitted on August 13; his condition is stable.
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered immediate hospitalisation for former PM Imran Khan and urged PTI not to politicise his health.
The Supreme Court of India rejected a plea to replace death by hanging with less painful methods, though it left room for reconsideration with new scientific evidence.
The Delhi High Court put JNU's deprivation-point admission system on hold for 2026-27, saying added marks could undermine CUET scores.
Meta is intensifying its crackdown on child sexual abuse material across its platforms amid talks with MeitY.
- Who
- Union Minister JP Nadda, former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and other public figures feature in the day's developments.
- What
- An evening news digest covering Nadda's angioplasty, Pakistan's Supreme Court order on Khan's hospitalisation, India's Supreme Court rejecting a plea against hanging, JNU admissions being put on hold, and Meta's CSAM crackdown.
- When
- August 18, 2026; Nadda was admitted on August 13; CMF Buds Neo is set to launch on August 20.
- Where
- India (Delhi and Mumbai), Pakistan, and Detroit in the United States.
- Why
- A mix of health, legal, governance, technology and entertainment events that made news on August 18, 2026.
Taryn Asher's account
Fox's account
Reason for firing
Taryn Asher's account
Asher disputes the station's characterization, alleges she was treated unfairly, and is suing for sex discrimination and retaliation.
Fox's account
Fox says repeated outbursts and unprofessional workplace conduct, including a video of Asher calling a colleague a derogatory name, led to her firing.
- Nadda's health
- Underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi; condition stable; admitted August 13 after experiencing uneasiness
- Imran Khan
- Pakistan SC ordered immediate hospitalisation and a medical board; PTI urged not to politicise his health
- Hanging plea
- Supreme Court of India rejected plea to replace hanging; could reconsider if compelling scientific evidence emerges
- JNU admissions
- Delhi HC put deprivation-point system on hold for 2026-27; up to 12 points could alter CUET scores
- Meta action
- Intensifying CSAM crackdown amid talks with MeitY; platforms warned they could lose safe harbour protection
- CMF Buds Neo
- Launch in India on August 20 at noon; blue, orange and black options; pricing unconfirmed
- Taryn Asher
- Fired from Fox 2 Detroit after outburst; suing for sex discrimination and retaliation
- Paytm share sale
- Resilient sells 4.98%; economic value goes entirely to Antfin; Sharma retains 9% direct stake