News18 Afternoon Digest: Updates On PM Modi-Starmer Meeting, Cough Syrup Tragedy & Other Top Stories

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer’s meeting, Coldrif cough syrup tragedy, and other top stories.

Defence Co-Production, UK Universities In India: Takeaways From PM Modi-Starmer Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a series of landmark collaborations between India and the United Kingdom during the visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to India. During his address, following his bilateral ties with his British counterpart, PM Modi highlighted new partnerships in education, defence, and people-to-people ties. Read more

Tamil Nadu Govt Withholding Details On Coldrif Cough Syrup Linked To Child Deaths: Sources

In a major revelation in

the cough syrup deaths case, sources have told CNN-News18 that the Tamil Nadu government is withholding crucial information related to the production and supply of the Coldrif cough syrup, the consumption of which has claimed the lives of several children in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Netanyahu, Trump Hold ‘Warm, Emotional’ Call After Gaza Deal; Israeli PM Extends Knesset Invite

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump following the signing of the historic agreement for the release of all hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on X on Thursday. Read more

Advocate Rakesh Kishore, Who Attacked CJI Gavai In Supreme Court, Expelled From Bar Association

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Thursday terminated the temporary membership of advocate Rakesh Kishore, who tried to hurl a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, on October 6. The order expelling him from the Bar was effective immediately, an official statement released by Live Law mentioned. Read more

The Final 48: What To Know About Hostages At The Centre Of Trump-Brokered Israel-Hamas Deal

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, under which all 48 remaining hostages in Gaza, including the deceased, will be released starting Monday. Read more

Ashwin Calls Out Absence Of Clear Communication In Indian Team: ‘Rohit And Kohli…’

Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment at how senior pros like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been dealt with by the Indian team management as they plan ahead for the future with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind. Recently, Rohit was replaced as the ODI captain by Shubman Gill indicating that the team has started moving on from their two batting stalwarts with Ashwin indicating the duo should have been told about the succession plan well in advance. Read more

Sameer Wankhede Clears Air On Animosity With SRK Over Leaked Chats: ‘I’m A Very Small Man’

Sameer Wankhede vs Shah Rukh Khan: Ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has opened up about the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix over the series Ba***ds Of Bollywood. The case revolves around a character in the Netflix series, directed by Aryan Khan, which Wankhede alleges is a defamatory portrayal of him, damaging his reputation and undermining public confidence in law enforcement. Read more