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In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Israel-Iran tensions, Kolkata gang rape, Shefali Jariwala death and other top stories.
Kolkata Gangrape: NCW Member Says Cops Barred Access To Victim; Accused’s Father Backs Police
National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar on Sunday claimed that she was not allowed to meet the Kolkata law college student who was allegedly gang-raped. She also cited “non-cooperation” and added that when she talked to the victim’s parents on Saturday night, they were tense, but they did not pick up her call today. Read More
‘She Broke A Family’: Kalyan Banerjee’s ‘Honeymoon’ Jibe At Mahua Moitra Amid Kolkata Rape Row
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee intensified the party’s internal tensions by attacking TMC MP Mahua Moitra over her “misogyny” remark on his controversial statement in connection with the alleged rape of a 24-year-old law student in South Calcutta Law College. Read More
Pakistani Importers Grapple With Shipping Delays, Cost Surge After India’s Cargo Ban
India’s ban on ships carrying Pakistani goods from anchoring at its ports has disrupted trade routes, leading to higher freight costs and longer delivery times, according to reports.
The comprehensive ban, effective from 2 May 2025, was imposed following the Pahalgam terror attack. It blocks both the direct and indirect import or transit of goods originating in, or exported from, Pakistan. Read More
‘Have Serious Doubts’: Iran Warns Of Israeli Ceasefire Breach, Threatens Retaliation
Iran on Sunday expressed doubt about the durability of the US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, warning it stands ready to respond if hostilities resume. Read More
Air India Crash: Sabotage Angle Not Ruled Out, Probe Report In 3 Months, Says Union Minister
A possible sabotage is among the key angles being examined in the Air India plane crash that killed 274 people in Ahmedabad last month, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said on Sunday. Read More
Varun Dhawan Urges Media To Respect Privacy During Grief: ‘Everyone Looks So Uncomfortable’
Varun Dhawan penned a strong note, urging the media to cover a celebrity’s final journey with the utmost sensitivity. Though he didn’t name anyone in his post, the actor’s note comes right after Shefali Jariwala’s death on Friday night. He also added that this isn’t the way someone would want their last journey to be covered. Read More
Despite Pahalgam Tragedy, India-Pakistan Likely To Meet In 2025 Asia Cup: Report
India and Pakistan are likely to continue their cricketing relations in multi-national tournaments, despite several calls to do otherwise from former players and stakeholders after the Pahalgam terror attack in April. According to a report in Cricbuzz, there’s a growing ‘optimism’ at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the 2025 men’s Asia Cup will go as planned, with the opening match likely on September 10. Read More
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