In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on former judges issuing an open letter criticising Rahul Gandhi for undermining constitutional institutions, particularly the ECI, Congress leader Shrinate’s reaction to Shashi Tharoor’s positive appraisal of PM Modi’s Ramnath Goenka Lecture and other top stories.
‘Democracy Under Assault’: Judges, Bureaucrats Slam Rahul Gandhi For Criticising Poll Body
A group of 272 prominent citizens, including 16 former judges, 123 retired civil servants with 14 former ambassadors among them, and 133 retired armed forces officers, has issued an open letter criticising what they describe as a coordinated attempt by the Leader of Opposition and the Congress Party to undermine constitutional institutions,
particularly the Election Commission of India (ECI). Read more
How The Khashoggi Murder Recast Global Diplomacy & Why His Fiancée Is Still Seeking Justice | Explained
In October 2018, when journalist Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, few could have imagined that his disappearance would ignite a geopolitical storm—one that would stretch from Ankara to Washington. What followed not only tested the moral boundaries of realpolitik and reshaped alliances but also forced governments to face uncomfortable questions about power and accountability. Read more
‘Govt Must Treat Him Strictly As Criminal’: Sidhu Moose Wala’s Family On Anmol Bishnoi’s Deportation
The family of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala has reacted to the deportation of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, calling on the government to stop portraying his return to India as any form of accomplishment. Read more
Gill And Iyer OUT, 33-Year-Old To Captain? India’s Likely Squad For ODI Series Against South Africa
The Indian men’s cricket team will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors are expected to announce India’s squad for the upcoming three 50-over matches against the Proteas this week. Shubman Gill is captain of India’s ODI team, and Shreyas Iyer was named as his deputy on October 4 when the BCCI selectors announced India’s squad for the three-match series in Australia. Read more
‘Nothing To Appreciate’: Supriya Shrinate Rebuts Shashi Tharoor’s Praise For PM Modi
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday rejected Shashi Tharoor’s positive appraisal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ramnath Goenka Lecture, saying she found “nothing” in the speech worth appreciating. Read more
Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha Name Their Baby Boy ‘Neer’, Share Aww-Dorable Photos
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have announced that they have named their baby boy, Neer. On Wednesday, the couple shared a joint post on Instagram and revealed their little munchkin’s name. The two dropped a couple of adorable pictures in which they were seen kissing the baby’s feet, while his face wasn’t visible. Read more
