{
  "id": 15138479,
  "title": "L.K. Advani ‘stable’ at Apollo Hospitals, Nadda pays visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/l-k-advani-stable-at-apollo-hospitals-nadda-pays-visit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:33:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/former-deputy-prime-minister-lk-advani-health-condition/article71595580.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani remains stable at Apollo Hospitals after being admitted due to a chest infection, according to multiple reports. The 98-year-old BJP leader was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening, October 16, 2026, following complaints of chest discomfort. Apollo Hospitals confirmed on Saturday, October 17, 2026, that Mr. Advani is currently under treatment in the ICU with Dr. Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant – Neurology, and his condition is stable. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited the hospital on Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, to check on the veteran BJP leader's health. Mr. Nadda stated that the former prime minister's condition is stable.",
  "summary": "98-year-old BJP leader L.K. Advanl was taken to the hospital around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 and was undergoing treatment",
  "key_points": [
    "L.K. Advani, 98, remains stable at Apollo Hospitals",
    "Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited on Oct 17",
    "Advani admitted Oct 16 due to chest infection"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The hospitalization of the veteran BJP leader for a chest infection underscores the fragile health of the party's most senior figures as they face age-related medical challenges.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}