{
  "id": 15020935,
  "title": "L.K. Advani hospitalised after chest infection, condition stable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/l-k-advani-hospitalised-after-chest-infection-condition-stable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T19:10:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lk-advani-health-updates-oct-16-2026/article71594161.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "L.K. Advani, the 98-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has been hospitalized after experiencing a chest infection, according to recent reports. The veteran politician was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday evening (October 16, 2026), around 7:30 pm, following his complaint of respiratory distress. Despite the illness, Advani's condition has been described as stable, and he is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The news of his hospitalization comes as Advani is set to be honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.",
  "summary": "As per reports, the 98-year-old BJP leader is undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi",
  "key_points": [
    "L.K. Advani hospitalized for chest infection",
    "98-year-old former Deputy PM admitted to Apollo Hospital",
    "Condition stable, receiving treatment"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi's Apollo hospital with chest infection, condition stable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/veteran-bjp-leader-lk-advani-admitted-to-delhis-apollo-hospital-with",
        "published": "2026-10-16T16:03:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "1-month-old abducted from GTB Hospital in Delhi, case filed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/1-month-old-abducted-from-gtb-hospital-in-delhi-case-filed",
        "published": "2026-10-16T16:09:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}