News18 Afternoon Digest: 4 Killed As Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan, SC Allows Sale Of Green Firecrackers & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 14:00 IST

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Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan (Video screengrabs)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings latest updates on Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, Supreme Court Allows Sale Of Green Firecrackers, and other top stories.

At Least 4 Killed As Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak Amid Border Clashes

Pakistan on Wednesday conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak city. According to the details, the airstrikes hit near the Chaman Border Crossing. At least three Afghan-Taliban posts on the border were struck, local sources said, adding they saw drones and aerial strikes. Read More

Supreme Court Allows Sale Of Green Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR On Diwali, Sets Date Curbs

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the temporary sale of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region, as it pronounced its order on a batch of pleas seeking permission to manufacture and sell green firecrackers. Read More

2025 Bihar JDU Candidates’ List: Nitish Kumar Releases 57 Names, To Start Poll Campaign Tomorrow

The JDU (Janata Dal United) has released its first list for the Bihar Assembly elections, announcing the names of 57 candidates. According to JDU’s strategy, the party has distributed tickets keeping social balance and regional equations in the Bihar elections in mind. Read More

Salman Khan Has Destroyed His Life, Says Abhinav Kashyap: ‘A Criminal Like Him Will Play Soldier?’

Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap has reignited his feud with Salman Khan, accusing the superstar of being a “criminal" and questioning his credibility to play a soldier in Battle of Galwan. Read More

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Trigger Fan Frenzy At Delhi Airport As India Stars Leave For Australia

India batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have left for the Australia tour alongside the other members of the squad on Wednesday. The Indian team will be in Australia for eight white-ball matches including three ODIs and five T20Is. Read More

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