News18 Afternoon Digest: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s Proposal To Fund Bengaluru Roads, Masood Azhar's Sisters Lead JeM's New Front & More

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Congress leader P Chidambaram (PTI)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates like Congress MP P Chidambaram has welcomed Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s offer to fund the repair and development of Bengaluru’s roads; Union minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday took a dig at the Mahagathbandhan alliance after the allies failed to come up with their seat-sharing formula, and more.

‘Great Offer’: Chidambaram Welcomes Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s Proposal To Fund Bengaluru Roads

Congress MP P Chidambaram has welcomed Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s offer to fund the repair and development of Bengaluru’s roads. The industrialist’s proposal came amid a public spat with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the city’s deteriorating civic infrastructure.

Masood Azhar’s Sisters Lead JeM’s New Female Front To Radicalise Women, Expand Reach | Exclusive

In a development that intelligence agencies describe as a deliberate bid to rejuvenate its ranks, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has reportedly launched a female-focused initiative under the leadership of close relatives of its top commanders.

‘NDA Will Celebrate Diwali On November 14’: Chirag Paswan Calls Mahagathbandhan ‘Non-Serious’

With just a few days left for the Bihar polls, Union minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday took a dig at the Mahagathbandhan alliance after the allies failed to come up with their seat-sharing formula. Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is contesting on 29 seats, said that the NDA would form the state government on November 14.

Bihar Polls: Tejashwi Yadav Promises Rs 30,000 Salary, Govt Employee Status For ‘Jeevika Didis’

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said that “Jeevika Didis", the women associated with the state’s rural livelihood mission, will be granted government employee status and a monthly salary of ₹30,000.

Woman In Bikini Takes Holy Dip In River Ganga, Sparks Debate: ‘Aadmi Log Kachcha Pehan Kar Nahaye Toh…’ | Video

A video of a foreign tourist taking a dip in the Ganga wearing a bikini near Rishikesh’s iconic Lakshman Jhula has gone viral, leaving the Internet divided. The clip, which is being widely shared across social media platforms, has sparked a heated debate over where to draw the line between personal freedom and cultural sensitivity.

Air India Mumbai-Newark Flight AI191 Returns Mid-Air After Technical Snag; Round Trip Cancelled

Air India flight AI191 on 22 October from Mumbai to Newark made a precautionary return to Mumbai after the crew suspected a technical issue mid-air. The aircraft landed safely, and necessary inspections are currently underway to ensure its airworthiness.

Kuldeep In or Out Of 2nd ODI? Massive Update On India’s Playing XI For Must-Win Game

Kuldeep Yadav was benched when India took on Australia in the first ODI in Perth. However, it turned out to be a fixture which was majorly affected by persistent rain, and the hosts ended up winning it by 7 wickets, via the DLS method. As the men in blue gear up for the second ODI, the team selection will again be in focus as they look to bounce back to level the series.

‘Ugly As F**k’: Lucky Ali Slams Javed Akhtar Over Hindu-Muslim Remark

Singer Lucky Ali has lashed out at Javed Akhtar after a social media user recently called out the veteran lyricist for over an old video in which he was seen asking Hindus ‘not to become like Muslims’. While News18 Showsha could not independently verify how old the video is, it has grabbed many people’s attention online.

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