News18 Afternoon Digest: Mallikarjun Kharge, Hardeep Singh Puri, To Retire Next Year, BJP Official Shot Dead In Patna & Other Stories

Last Updated:July 13, 2025, 12:53 IST

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Currently, the NDA holds 129 seats in the Rajya Sabha, while the opposition tally stands at 78. (File)

Rajya Sabha Elections: Mallikarjun Kharge, Hardeep Singh Puri, Ranjan Gogoi To Retire Next Year

A significant reshuffle is on the cards for the Rajya Sabha in 2026, with several high-profile leaders set to complete their terms.

Elections to 75 of the 245 seats in the Upper House are scheduled for April, June, and November next year. While 233 of these seats are filled through elections by state legislatures, the remaining 12 are nominated by the President. Read More

ECI Finds Foreign Nationals With Indian Documents During Bihar Voters’ List Revision Drive

The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have found a significant number of individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar possessing Indian documents such as Aadhaar, domicile certificates, and ration cards during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, sources said. Read More

BJP Official Shot Dead In Patna, Days After Businessman Gopal Khemka’s Murder

Less than 14 days after prominent businessman Gopal Khemka was killed outside his Patna residence, another BJP official was shot dead on Saturday night in the Sheikhpura village in the city, the police said. Read More

‘Not For Aggression’: Shehbaz Sharif Rules Out Nuclear Escalation During India-Pakistan Conflict

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday dismissed concerns that the recent tensions with India could escalate into a nuclear conflict, stating that the country’s nuclear arsenal is solely for peaceful purposes and self-defence, “not for aggression." Read More

‘Shamed Her For Wearing Shorts…’: Radhika Yadav’s Friend After Tennis Player’s Murder

Three days after the death of Tennis star Radhika Yadav, a video from an Instagram account with the name Himaanshika is making the rounds on the internet. The clip features a girl named Himaanshika, claiming to be Radhika’s best friend. Read More

‘Lasted 7 Minutes’: Internet Goes Berserk As India & England Players Clash At Lord’s

The internet was in splits as well as in debate as sparks flew between the Indian and the English players during the final over of Day 3 at Lord’s, as some words were exchanged with India blaming the hosts of deliberately wasting time and ensuring that a second over isn’t bowled in their second innings. Read More

Amaal Mallik On Uncle Anu Malik’s Sexual Harassment Allegations: ‘There Must Be Truth To It’

Music composer Amaal Mallik has made it clear that he shares no personal bond with his uncle, Anu Malik, especially in light of the sexual harassment allegations made against him during the MeToo movement. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal revealed his thoughts on the controversy and why he chose to stay silent at the time. Read More

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