Hello readers, News18 afternoon digest brings you the latest stories: 140 Dead as Quake Ravages Nepal; Modi Offers Aid, Helpline No. Issued for Indians | Top Points; Delhi Air Pollution LIVE: AQI Breaches 900-Mark in Shahdara, Netizens Say ‘Delhi Not Looking Like a Wow’, and other top stories.
140 Dead as Quake Ravages Nepal; Modi Offers Aid, Helpline No. Issued for Indians | Top Points
An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolted Nepal late on Friday, killing at least 140 people. The earthquake — originated in the country’s Jajarkot district — was recorded at 11:47 pm, said the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Nepalese prime minister Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ headed towards the incident site with a medical team early on Saturday. READ MORE
Delhi Air Pollution LIVE: AQI Breaches 900-Mark in Shahdara, Netizens Say ‘Delhi Not Looking Like a Wow’
Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the ‘severe’ category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated on Saturday. Anand Vihar saw an AQI of 448, Jahangirpuri was at 421, Dwarka Sector-8 was at 435 and IGI Airport (T3) was at 421. In the neighbouring region of Noida, AQI in sector 116 was recorded at 426, while sector 62 saw an AQI of 428. READ MORE
Election Updates: ‘Modi Gaaliyon Se…’, Says PM While Addressing a Rally in Poll-Bound Chhattisgarh
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday alleged that Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was a direct beneficiary in the Mahadev app scam. Baghel accused the ED of making a “malicious attempt” to tarnish his image ahead of the assembly polls in the state this month. He also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of taking help of central investigation agencies after failing to take on the ruling Congress in the state. READ MORE
Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan Attacks Air Force Base in Mianwali, Damages Several Fighter Planes
Pakistan-based terrorist group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) attacked a Pakistan Air Force Base in Mianwali in Punjab in the wee hours of Saturday morning, people familiar with the developments told CNN-News18. The DG-ISPR in a statement said that the terrorists were neutralised: “Mianwali Training Air Base of Pakistan Air Force came under a failed terrorist attack which. Due to the swift and effective response by the troops, it has been foiled and thwarted, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.” READ MORE
Hardik Pandya Out of World Cup 2023; Prasidh Krishna Named Replacement
India’s star allrounder and designated vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after failing to recover from his ankle injury. Pandya had injured his left ankle while bowling during India’s match against Bangladesh in Pune last month. Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna will replace Pandya in the Indian squad after his name was approved by the tournament’s Event Technical Committee on Saturday. READ MORE
Ranveer Turns DJ For SRK’s Birthday Bash, Dedicates Aana Mere Pyar Ko To Deepika; Watch Video
Shah Rukh Khan hosted a private bash on his 58th birthday but videos from the party are slowly emerging online and one of them revealed that Ranveer Singh turned DJ at the bash. The Singam 3 actor was seen joining Mika Singh and playing some of the biggest hits from Shah Rukh’s career. These include Zinda Banda and Chaleya from Jawan, and Lungi Dance. He was also seen dedicating the adorable Aana Mere Pyar Ko from Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa to Deepika Padukone. READ MORE
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