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In today’s evening digest, we cover latest updates on TMC’s allegation on the eve of big Nabanna protest rally, BJP reaction on Kangana Ranaut’s remark on farmers’ protest and other top stories.
‘She’s Not Authorised’: BJP Reacts To Kangana Ranaut’s Remark On Farmers’ Protest
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed “disagreement” with Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut’s statement on farmers. The BJP MP sparked a row with her comments by suggesting that the farmers’ protests could have led to a “Bangladesh-like situation” if the government had not taken strong measures. Read more
‘Bullets Will Fly’: TMC Sting Videos Allege Conspiracy On The Eve Of Big Nabanna Protest Rally, BJP Hits Back
In more political mudslinging over the alleged rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Trinamool Congress has called the proposed ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally demanding the resignation of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (August 27), as “illegal and an attempt to incite widespread unrest in Kolkata”. Read More
Russian Missile Barrage Triggers Blackouts In Ukrainian Cities, Zelensky Says Time For Action Is Now
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities caused significant disruptions on Monday, including blackouts and the interruption of news broadcasts. Explosions were reported in Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa, and several other cities, prompting air raid alerts across the country. Read more
Rajkummar Rao Says One Can’t ‘Claim To Be A Star’, It’s Organic: ‘I Feel Successful When…’ | Exclusive
Stree 2 star Rajkummar Rao has opened up on what success means to him. In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, the actor said that as an actor, what matters the most to him is the fact that his films are loved by the audience. He said that even if only a handful of people watches his film, he will be happy. Read more
Sunil Gavaskar Blasts ‘Perennial Cribbers’ For Claiming Jay Shah Forced Greg Barclay to Not Seek 3rd Term as ICC Chairman
With Greg Barclay not opting for a third term as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the global governing body has started the hunt for his successor. Should there be more than one candidate, election will be held later this year. It’s being widely reported in the media that BCCI secretary Jay Shah could file his nomination for the post and should he do so, it’s likely he will become the next ICC head given the support he has from within the board. The last day for filing of nomination is August 27. Read more
