News18 Afternoon Digest: Govt Reacts After Trump's Russian Oil Claim & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:October 16, 2025, 13:42 IST

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MEA clarifies India's stand on import of Russian oil following Trump's statement.(File image/Reuters)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on the government’s reaction after Trump said that India has pledged to stop buying oil from Russia, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg alleged mistreatment at the hands of Israeli law enforcement and more.

‘Priority Is To Safeguard Indian Consumers’: Govt Reacts After Trump’s Russian Oil Claim

Just hours after US President Donald Trump said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stop buying oil from Russia, India clarified its stand, stating that “New Delhi’s consistent priority is to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer". Read more

Greta Thunberg Says Israeli Guards Tied Her Up, Took Selfies, Wrote ‘Wh**re’ On Her Luggage

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg alleged mistreatment and inhuman behaviour at the hands of Israeli law enforcement after they barred her ‘Freedom Flotilla’ from delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians in wartorn Gaza. Read more

Bihar Assembly Elections: JD(U) Releases Second List Of 44 Candidates

The Janata Dal United (JD(U)) has released the second list of 44 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The first list of 57 candidates was announced on Wednesday. Read more

‘Neither Respects Nor Trusts India’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For ‘Frightened Of Trump’ Dig

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday tore into Rahul Gandhi for “surrendering Indian interests to pressure of foreign powers" after the Congress leader alleged on X that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “frightened of Donald Trump". Read more

‘When You Decide To Give Up…’: Virat Kohli’s Cryptic Tweet Ahead Of India-Australia ODIs Breaks Internet

Virat Kohli has travelled to Australia with the Indian team to take part in a three-match ODI series against the six-time World Cup winners. The Indian team landed in Perth on Wednesday night, and on Thursday (October 16) morning at 10:00 AM IST, Kohli took to X to post a tweet. Read more

AR Rahman Never Liked His Hindu Name Dilip Kumar, ‘Instantly Loved’ Rahman: ‘My Muslim Name Was…’

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has always spoken about his spiritual side with honesty and calm. But few know that the name that the world knows him by today — Allahrakha Rahman — was actually suggested to him by a Hindu astrologer. In a rare throwback conversation, Rahman revealed that his transformation, both spiritual and personal, came after the loss of his father and marked a deep turning point in his life. Read more

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