News18 Afternoon Digest: JD(U)'s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case & Other Stories

Last Updated:November 02, 2025, 12:47 IST

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The arrest of Anant Singh (above) pertains to the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav, a local strongman and former RJD leader. (Courtesy: PTI)

In today’s News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on UK train stabbing, Mokama murder case, Shah Rukh Khan Unleashes Brutal Action In KING Title Reveal, and other stories.

‘They’ve A Knife, I’ve Been Stabbed’: Witness Recalls Screams, Panic As 10 Injured In UK Train Stabbing

A passenger who witnessed the mass stabbing aboard a London-bound train said he overheard a survivor’s frantic cry for help during the attack, shouting: “They’ve got a knife. I’ve been stabbed." Gavin told UK broadcaster Sky News that several people were “extremely bloodied" after the stabbing spree. Read More

Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case

Former Bihar MLA and Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Singh was arrested late on Saturday, two days after the murder of a supporter of the Jan Suraaj Party, Dularchand Yadav. The arrest, confirmed by Patna senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma, sent shockwaves through the political landscape of poll-bound Bihar, particularly in the notoriously volatile Mokama constituency. Read More

‘Called Maha Kumbh Useless’: BJP Hits Out At Lalu Yadav Over His Video Celebrating Halloween

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav after videos of him celebrating Halloween went viral on social media. The party pointed out that he had previously described the Maha Kumbh festival as “meaningless" while now participating in Halloween celebrations. Taking to X, BJP Kisan Morcha (BJPKM) wrote, “Don’t forget, people of Bihar, this is the same Lalu Yadav who had called the grand festival of faith and spirituality Maha Kumbh useless and is now celebrating the festival of Halloween. Those who attack faith will not get votes from the people of Bihar." Read More

‘Darr Nahi, Dehshat Hoon’: Shah Rukh Khan Unleashes Brutal Action In KING Title Reveal | Watch

King Title Reveal: Marflix Pictures and Red Chillies Entertainment revealed the title of their film, ‘KING’, in grand style on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, with an action-packed glimpse unveiled by director Siddharth Anand. November 2, celebrated worldwide by the superstar’s fans as SRK Day, just got grander. On Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, director Siddharth Anand unveiled the title reveal video of their much-awaited film KING, showcasing SRK’s look from the film that marks their second collaboration after Pathaan. Read More

At Least 23 Dead, Including Children, In Explosion At Mexican Supermarket

At least 23 people, including children, were killed and 11 others injured in a supermarket explosion in northern Mexico on Saturday, local officials said. The injured were rushed to hospitals in Hermosillo, where the incident occurred, for treatment. Read More

Pakistani Fans Make Derogatory Chants Targeting Jasprit Bumrah; Sahibzada Farhan Responds With…

During the third T20I between Pakistan and South Africa on Saturday evening at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, a section of home fans targeted India pacer Jasprit Bumrah with derogatory remarks. Pakistan cricketer Sahibzada Farhan, who was fielding near the boundary at that time, seemed to validate the offensive chants by smiling and clapping. Read More

Man Picks India As World’s ‘Dirtiest’ Country, Users Reply With Pakistan ‘Is Most Hospitable & Beautiful’ Comments

An influencer’s Instagram video on which countries he felt were the worst to travel to has sparked outrage online. David Simpson, who goes by the handle @djjsimpson on Instagram, dropped a video about the harsh realities of travelling to different countries. India made it to his list, and not in a good way. The video was shared on October 17 with the caption, “It’s not all Pina Coladas and white sandy beaches." Read More

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