News18 Afternoon Digest: SC's Remarks On J&K Statehood, Himachal Pradesh Cloudbursts & More

Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 13:42 IST

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Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal, Over 300 Roads Blocked

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest update on Supreme Court’s remarks while hearing a plea on the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh witnesses heavy rains with several roads closed and bridges destroyed in the Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, and PM Modi paid tribute to millions of citizens who were affected by the tragic incidents unfolded during the partition of India in 1947.

Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal, Over 300 Roads Blocked; Orange Alert Issued | Videp

Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Heavy rain has battered Himachal Pradesh, with several roads closed and bridges destroyed in the Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, following fresh incidents of cloudburst flash floods in the state since Wednesday. Read more 

‘Tragic Chapter Of History’: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Partition Survivors, Praises Their Grit

As the country observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to millions of citizens who were affected by the tragic incidents unfolded during the partition of India in 1947. Calling it a “tragic chapter of our history", Prime Minister Modi also praised the resilience of the bravehearts who faced “unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh." Read more

21-Year-Old Muslim Man Beaten To Death In Maharashtra For Chatting With Girl, 4 Arrested

A 20-year-old Muslim man was allegedly beaten to death by ten persons in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra after they spotted him chatting with a girl of other faith. Police have arrested four individuals so far. As per a report by PTI, police suspect an old enmity led to the murder of Suleiman Khan, who was preparing for the police recruitment exam. However, the matter also appears to be of interfaith relationship. Read more

Three Terror Associates Linked To Pakistan Arrested In J&K’s Handwara

The Jammu and Kashmir police, the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a joint cordon-and-search operation in Handwara, Kupwara district, and apprehended three terror associates. Read more

‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row

Leaders are reacting sharply after Supreme Court sought the central government’s response Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood petition. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the plea and remarked that the situation in J&K cannot be overlooked and cited the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Son Arjun Gets Engaged To Saaniya Chandhok: Report

Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary India captain Sachin Tendulkar, has reportedly got engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of noted Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. However, neither the Tendulkars nor the Ghai family has confirmed the engagement, the report further stated. Read more

War 2 Post Credit Scene Leak: Bobby Deol Looks Menacing In First Look As Alpha Villain | See Here

War 2 Post Credit Scene: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani’s War 2 is finally out in theatres. Although the actors had urged that fans not leak spoilers from the film, the post-credit scene featuring Bobby Deol is all over social media! The post-credit scene of the film offers the first glimpse of Bobby Deol’s character from Alpha, which stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh.

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