News18 Afternoon Digest: Second Iranian Ship Heads To Sri Lanka, Nitish Kumar Files RS Nomination & Other Stories

Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 14:53 IST

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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Sri Lankan officials expressing concern as a second Iranian warship moved towards the country’s territorial waters , Bihar’s CM Nitish Kumar filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and other stories.

‘Could Be Targeted’: Officials Express Concern As 2nd Iranian Ship Heads To Sri Lanka After Attack

Sri Lankan officials have expressed concern as a second Iranian warship moved towards the country’s territorial waters on Thursday, a day after a United States submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors. Read More

Nitish Kumar, Along With Nitin Nabin, Files Rajya Sabha Nomination Amid Bihar CM Buzz

Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, signalling an end to his long reign in the state and paving the way for a possible BJP leader to take over the top post. Read More

‘Target Was Hit’: Israel Shares Video Of F-35 Shooting Down Iranian YAK-130

The Israeli Air Force has released the video of its F-35 stealth fighter jet shooting down a piloted Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter over Tehran on Wednesday. Read More

US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iranian Drones Hit Azerbaijan Airport; Fresh Blasts Heard In Doha

As aerial attacks in West Asia entered the sixth day, Iran launched missiles at Israel early Thursday, soon after an American submarine sank an Iranian warship. Follow Live Updates

‘IRIS Dena Was Indian Navy’s Guest, Hit Without Warning’: Iran Warns US Will ‘Regret’ Strike

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday has warned that the United States will “bitterly regret" its action after a US submarine struck an Iranian naval vessel near Sri Lanka. Read More

‘DM Me If You Need Help’: Sonu Sood Offers Free Shelter To Travellers Stuck In Dubai Amid US-Iran Tensions | WATCH

Actor Sonu Sood, who earned widespread praise for his humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 crisis and the Punjab floods, has once again stepped forward to help people in distress. This time, the actor is extending support to travellers stranded in Dubai amid escalating tensions in West Asia following the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Read More

Pakistan Cricketer Fined After Behaving Inappropriately With Female Hotel Staff: Report

A member of the Pakistan Cricket Team has been fined after his misbehaviour with a female hotel staff member in Kandy, according to a report in Telecom Asia Sport. This comes days after the team was eliminated from the T20 World Cup after they couldn’t go past the Super 8s. Read More

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