In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you latest updates on Puja Khedkar’s candidature, Pakistan Army’s role in Kargil War, and other top stories.
Central Govt Sacks Trainee Officer Puja Khedkar From IAS Service Amid Forgery Row
The Central government has discharged Civil Services trainee officer Puja Khedkar from Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect, sources said on Saturday. “Vide Order dated 6th September, 2024 the Central Government discharges Ms Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, IAS Probationer (MH:2023), from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under Rule 12 of IAS (Probation) Rules, 1954, with immediate effect,” the sources said. Read more
After 25 Years, Pakistan Army Appears To Admit Its Role In 1999 Kargil War For The First Time
Twenty-five years after the 1999 Kargil War, the Pakistan Army has appeared to acknowledge its involvement in the deadly conflict with India for the first time. The apparent admission came from Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir during a Defence Day speech on Friday. Read more
Five Killed In Manipur Gunfire As Rocket Attacks And Drone Bombings Escalate Violence
Five people died in an exchange of gunfire that occurred early Saturday between Kuki and Meitei groups in Jiribam district amid a fresh bout of violence in the northeastern state. Police said that one person was shot dead in his sleep while four armed persons were killed in subsequent exchange of fire. Militants entered the house of the person who lived alone in an isolated location around 5 km from the district headquarters and shot him dead in his sleep. Read more
Asian Champions Trophy: India Look to Start Fresh After Olympic Bronze, Eye Title Defence
The Indian men’s hockey team will look to press the restart button after a successful Olympic campaign and defend its Asian Champions Trophy title when it open its campaign against hosts China on Sunday. After bagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will start as favourites to defend their ACT title against top hockey playing nations of Asia in the form of China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia. Read more
Akshay Kumar Drops Motion Poster Of Horror Comedy With Priyadarshan, Big Reveal Set For His Birthday | Watch
On Saturday, Akshay Kumar posted a video on Instagram hinting at a film announcement on his 57th birthday. He wrote, “Ganpati Bappa Morya! What could be better than a day like today to hint at something special coming your way. The reveal is set for my birthday. Stay tuned (sic)!” Reports suggest that Akshay is working with filmmaker Priyadarshan on a horror-comedy, and this is what will be announced on September 9. The two are reuniting 14 years after their last film, Khatta Meetha. Read more
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