News18 Afternoon Digest: Tejashwi Yadav's Big Promises For Bihar, Trump On Afghanistan-Pak Conflict & More

Last Updated:October 26, 2025, 14:40 IST

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (File pic/PTI)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Bihar elections as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav made several promises to woo voters. The 243-member Bihar assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and November 11; Trump hinted at mediation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict, and more.

Tejashwi’s Big Promises For Bihar: Insurance, Pensions, Pay Hikes, Govt Jobs, Allowances & More

As the battle for Bihar heats up, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has been making several promises to woo voters. The 243-member Bihar assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with the results set to be announced on November 14. Read more

‘Can Solve Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Very Quickly’: Decoding Trump’s Statement | Exclusive

Even as US President Donald Trump participated in the signing of a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand on Sunday, he hinted at mediation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. The Cambodia-Thailand agreement was signed soon after Trump’s arrival at a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur. Read more

Shivakumar Meets Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Mohandas Pai Amid Bengaluru Potholes Row

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Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed As Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Station

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Cyclone Montha: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For Odisha, Andhra; Landfall Expected On Oct 28

Disaster management teams in Odisha have been put on high alert as Cyclone Montha forms over the Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected near the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday.

Satish Shah Got Kidney Transplant To Take Care Of His Ailing Wife Madhu, Reveals Sachin Pilgaonkar: ‘He Wanted To…’ | Exclusive

Satish Shah breathed his last this afternoon at the age of 74. His health suddenly deteriorated at home, following which he was rushed to Hinduja Hospital, where he succumbed to kidney-related ailments. In a career spanning more than four decades, the veteran actor worked on popular films like Jaane Bhi Fo Yaaro, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Na Ho and Om Shanti Om, among others. Read more

‘Disappointed’ Mohsin Naqvi Set To Sack Another Pakistan Head Coach: Report

The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to extend the contract of women’s national team head coach Mohammad Wasim following the team’s underwhelming campaign at the ongoing ICC Women’s 2025 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. According to news agency PTI, which cited a PCB source, Chairman Naqvi expressed disappointment over Wasim’s failure to meet expectations during his tenure.

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