News18 Afternoon Digest: Bhupesh Baghel's Son Chaitanya Arrested, Rahul Gandhi Stands Behind Robert Vadra In Land Deal Probe & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 13:56 IST

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ED was conducting raids at Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence since morning.

In today’s News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on Bhupesh Baghel’s Son Chaitanya Arrested By ED, US Designation To Disrupt TRF’s Terror Operations, Boost Indian Forces’ Morale, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s Wife Drops His Surname After Viral Coldplay Moment With the HR Head, and other stories.

Bhupesh Baghel’s Son Chaitanya Arrested By ED On His Birthday In Liquor Scam Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged ₹2,100 crore liquor scam. He was taken into custody from the family’s residence in Bhilai under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following fresh raids prompted by new evidence, official sources said. Read More

‘Witch Hunt’: Rahul Gandhi Stands Behind Robert Vadra In Land Deal Probe, BJP Says ‘Face The ED’

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP, on Friday defended his brother-in-law Robert Vadra, who is facing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana. Read More

US Designation To Disrupt TRF’s Terror Operations, Boost Indian Forces’ Morale: Sources | Exclusive

In a major diplomatic and counter-terror breakthrough, the United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist organisation — marking a significant moment in India’s effort to expose and counter Pakistan-backed terror networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir. According to top intelligence sources, the move is a big morale boost for Indian security forces and a clear message to Pakistan: that its strategy of launching attacks through rebranded proxy groups will no longer escape international scrutiny. Read More

‘RJD, Congress Only Looted People…’: PM Modi Outlines Plan For Viksit Bihar Ahead Of Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore in poll-bound Bihar on Friday, targeting opposition parties, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress for looting the people and halting the state’s development. Read More

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s Wife Drops His Surname After Viral Coldplay Moment With HR Head

Megan Kerrigan, the wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon, has dropped his surname from her Facebook profile following public outrage after her husband was seen sharing an intimate moment with his firm’s HR head, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert. Read More

Saiyaara FIRST Review Out: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Are Brilliant In Debut Film; Rs12 Cr Opening Likely

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, which marks the Bollywood debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is just hours away from hitting theatres and the first review is already creating waves. Singer Palak Muchhal, who attended a special screening of the film, has called it “pure magic" and praised the debutants for their raw and real performances. Read More

Watch: Virat Kohli’s ‘Talented’ Nephew Has No Baggage Of ‘Famous Surname’ As He Prepares For DPL Debut

There’s a new Kohli in the town. Batting superstar Virat Kohli’s nephew Aryaveer Kohli is training with “no baggage" of his famed surname as he charts his own course. Like his uncle, he too aims to be a professional cricketer but unlike the global icon, the young kid aspires to be a lethal legspinner. Read More

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