News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Bihar, Louvre Heist Exposed Weak Security Password & More

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Bihar elections, Louvre heist probe, PM Modi’s interaction with the Women in Blue and other top stories.

‘RJD, Congress Spread Lies

To Save Infiltrators’: PM Modi Says Opposition ‘Misleading’ Bihar Voters

As Bihar votes in the first phase of the assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public rally in Araria, taking sharp aim at the Opposition. Read more

‘What Madness’: Brazilian Model Reacts To Mention In Rahul Gandhi’s Haryana ‘Vote Chori’ Charge

A bizarre twist emerged in the Haryana “vote chori” (vote theft) controversy after a Brazilian model’s old photograph surfaced in political discourse during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s press conference. The image, reportedly taken years ago, was used as part of visuals claiming voter ID irregularities — allegedly showing the same woman’s photo appearing on multiple voter cards. Read more

Louvre Heist Exposed Weak Link: Museum Security System Password Was Just ‘Louvre’

French authorities came under intense fire after it emerged that the Louvre’s video surveillance system was protected by a shockingly simple password- “Louvre”- a lapse that investigators said made an already stunning $102 million jewel heist far easier for thieves. Read more

RJD Alleges Voting Day ‘Power Cut’ At Strong Booths In Bihar, EC Calls It ‘Baseless’

Amid the ongoing election in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alleged that the electricity is being cut during the polling. The party also asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take action. Read more

Rats Hunting Flying Bats In Rare Footage Sparks Fears Of Pandemics, New Disease Outbreaks

The first-ever evidence of rats hunting bats mid-flight has alarmed scientists, raising concerns about potential new pathways for disease transmission and new pandemics as two of the animal kingdom’s most notorious carriers get dangerously close. Read more

Madhuri Dixit Shares First Post After 3-Hour Delay At Toronto Show, Fans Say ‘You Owe An Apology’

Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has shared her first post following significant online backlash over her recent event, Dil Se… Madhuri, in Toronto. The actress arrived nearly three hours late to the show, leaving many attendees disappointed, with several claiming the event was promoted as a full-fledged musical concert but unfolded more like a talk session instead. Read more

Harmanpreet Reveals ‘God’s Plan’ To PM Modi For Keeping The Final’s Match Ball

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, welcomed the Indian women’s cricket team, victors of the ICC Women’s World Cup, at his residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. The video of their meeting was shared on social media on Thursday. Read more