News18 Afternoon Digest: BJP's Big Swipe At Mahagathbandhan's Poster, PM Modi To Join ASEAN Summit Virtually & More

Last Updated:October 23, 2025, 11:58 IST

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PM Modi To Join ASEAN Summit Virtually (File pic)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates like Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday confirmed that he would not be travelling to Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Asean Summit, but would attend it virtually; Four most wanted gangsters of Bihar were killed in an encounter in Delhi’s Rohini, and more.

‘Samman Chori?’ BJP Mocks Mahagathbandhan Over Missing Rahul Gandhi Photo On Poster

The efforts of the Mahagathbandhan to put up a united front ahead of the Bihar elections seemed to take a hit on Thursday as the BJP pointed out that posters of the alliance bloc’s press meet in Patna—during which RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav may be named the chief ministerial face—did not feature Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s photo.

PM Modi To Join ASEAN Summit Virtually, Congratulates Malaysian PM On Chairmanship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday confirmed that he would not be travelling to Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Asean Summit, but would attend it virtually. PM Modi on Wednesday had a telephonic conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim and discussed efforts to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries to a more strategic and comprehensive level.

Hyderabad Man Says He Was Tricked Into Joining Russian Army, Begs For Help In Distress Video

A Hyderabad man, Mohammed Ahmed, has released a series of distress videos claiming he has been trapped in the Russian army and forced to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war against his will. The 38-year-old from Khairatabad said he was duped by a job agent who promised employment in Russia’s construction sector but instead sent him into military service.

Bihar’s Four Most-Wanted Gangsters Gunned Down In Encounter In Delhi’s Rohini

In a major development, four most wanted gangsters of Bihar were killed in an encounter in Delhi’s Rohini. The joint operation was conducted by Delhi Police Crime Branch and Bihar Police. The gang leader, Ranjan Pathak, was also among those killed.

Andhra Man Arrested For Attempting To Rape 13-Year-Old Jumps Into Lake, Dies By Suicide

TDP Dalit senior leader Tatika Narayana Rao 60 years old the accused in the attempted rape case of a minor girl in Kakinada allegedly died by suicide. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday night near Komati Cheruvu on the outskirts of Tuni town when the police was reportedly taking the accused Narayana Rao to be produced before the magistrate.

Priyanka Chopra Wishes New Mommy Parineeti On Birthday, Gushes Over ‘Most Precious Gift’

It’s celebration time in the Chadha household! Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband, Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha, are not only marking Diwali but also the arrival of their first child — a baby boy — and Parineeti’s birthday. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, welcomed their little bundle of joy earlier this month, making this birthday extra special for the actress.

Virat Kohli Retiring From ODIs? Fans Worried After Viral Gesture In Adelaide

Disappointment was in store for Virat Kohli and Indian fans after the batting superstar failed to open his account for a second straight time in the ongoing three-match ODI series against Australia. Kohli missed a flick and was trapped LBW by Xavier Bartlett for a four-ball duck at the Adelaide Oval.

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