News18 Evening Digest: Ruckus Over Nishikant Dubey's Remark, Ghaziabad Suicide Puts Spotlight on Korean Game & Others

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the ongoing Lok Sabha proceedings, the Ghaziabad triple suicide, Pakistan’s reaction to the India-US trade deal, and the new BJP government in Manipur.

Ruckus In Lok Sabha Over Nishikant Dubey’s Nehru Remark, Congress Complains To Speaker

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a ruckus by opposition members over a controversial remark by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey inside the Lower House of Parliament during his speech. Citing three books, Dubey made some comments on former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, drawing the ire of the Congress party. READ MORE

‘Read My Diary’: Suicide Of 3 Ghaziabad Sisters Puts Spotlight On Korean Game App

Investigators probing the deaths

of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad have recovered several handwritten notes, photographs scattered inside the room, and a suicide message that police believe may shed light on the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. According to police accounts, the girls, aged 15, 14 and 11, allegedly jumped from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment in the early hours of Wednesday. READ MORE

BJP’s Yumnam Khemchand Singh To Take Oath As Manipur CM Today After President’s Rule Revoked

The President’s rule in the conflict-torn Manipur was formally revoked on Wednesday, paving the way for a new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who is set to take oath as Chief Minister today at 6 PM. The President’s rule was imposed for nearly a year in Manipur following the breakdown of law and order due to the Meitei-Kuki conflict. READ MORE

‘India Didn’t Nominate Trump For Nobel But Got Better Deal’: Pakistan’s US Outreach Under Fire At Home

Pakistan’s political leadership and military establishment are facing mounting criticism after India secured more favourable tariff terms in the trade agreement with the United States, sparking a wave of backlash from journalists, opposition figures, and civil society voices across Pakistan. The US-India trade deal, announced on February 2, lowers American tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. READ MORE

ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja Asked To Convince Pakistan To Face India At T20 WC: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly asked its deputy chairman, Imran Khwaja, to convince the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to change their government’s decision to boycott their match against India at the upcoming T20 World Cup that starts from Saturday. Earlier this month, the Pakistan government, through its official account on X, announced its allowing their men’s cricket team to travel to Sri Lanka for the World Cup but has barred them from playing against India on February 15. READ MORE

Alia Bhatt’s Alpha To Release Directly On OTT? Here’s What We Know

Alpha is YRF’s next in its Spy Universe, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. This is going to be the first women-led spy thriller in the production house’s franchise. The film also stars Bobby Deol, whose glimpse from the film was shared in War 2. As the buzz surrounding the film continues to grow, new reports claim the film might not have a theatrical release at all. READ MORE