In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on PM Modi’s Diwali celebrations on board INS Vikrant, Delhi’s air quality worsens and other top stories.
‘INS Vikrant Gave Sleepless Nights
To Pakistan’: PM Modi In Diwali Address To Navy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said INS Vikrant struck fear in Pakistan and it “gave them sleepless nights.” Speaking during his Diwali address to naval personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier, PM Modi said, “INS Vikrant’s very name took away Pakistan’s sleep. If just its name could shake the enemy’s courage, that is INS Vikrant for you.” Read more
Delhi Chokes On Diwali Day: AQI Plunges To ‘Severe’ Category Amid Toxic Air; GRAP II Curbs Imposed
On Diwali, Delhiites woke up to choking air as pollution levels soared once again. The Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the ‘severe’ category on Monday morning, with readings around India Gate touching 347, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Read more
‘Accept Putin’s Deal Or…’: Trump Shouts, Curses, Throws Maps In Fiery Meet With Zelenskyy
In a stormy White House meeting, US President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s terms for ending the war, warning that Moscow would “destroy” Ukraine if it refused. Read more
RJD Releases 143 Candidate List For Bihar Polls, Tejashwi To Contest From Raghopur
Amid seat-sharing crisis with Congress, RJD on Monday, October 20, released its list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, fielding candidates in 143 seats. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will contest from the Raghopur assembly seat in Vaishali district. Read more
Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: How Can India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & New Zealand Qualify For Semifinals?
A total of eight teams are taking part in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, the matches of which are being played across four venues in India and one in Sri Lanka. Three teams – Australia, South Africa and England – have booked their place in the semifinals, but the remaining five teams – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and New Zealand – are still alive in the race to take the remaining fourth spot. But on Monday (October 21), when Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the 21st league match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, one team’s campaign will definitely come to an end (if rain doesn’t play spoilsport). Read more
Pankaj Tripathi Says He Doesn’t Think Of Diwali As A ‘Party’: ‘One Should Celebrate With Family’
Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has shared his thoughts on Diwali, emphasizing the deeper significance of the festival beyond parties and gifts. Pankaj told IANS, “The festival has a deep meaning. It is the festival of lights. Lord Ram Chandra had returned home to Ayodhya. On that day, the festival was celebrated to welcome him. It is the festival of lights. It is said that this light can remove the darkness within you. It can burn the outside and inside of the heart.” Read more
