News18 Afternoon Digest: Trump's U-Turn On Relations With India, Himchal Pradesh Landslide And More

Last Updated:September 06, 2025, 13:18 IST

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PM Modi with President Donald Trump at the White House in US. (File/PMO)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on India-US relations as President Donald Trump has soften his tone towards India in recent statements. PM Modi has also emphasised on ‘positive’ India-US ties; Noida Police arrested the man who threatened to bomb Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi; and more.

‘Fully Reciprocate His Sentiments’: PM Modi Stresses ‘Positive’ India-US Ties As Trump Dials Down

In his first direct reaction to Donald Trump’s remarks in recent days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates" the US President’s “positive assessment" of India-America ties — which he described as “very positive and forward-looking". Read more

‘I’ll Always Be Friends With PM Modi, Nothing To Worry’: Trump Walks Back ‘Lost India’ Remark

US President Donald Trump on Friday backtracked on his “lost India to China" remark on social media and said that he does not believe the same has taken place. Responding to a question during a press briefing at the White House, Trump seemed to soften his tone against India, which he has targeted in recent weeks for continued Russian oil purchase, and said that he has been “very disappointed" with New Delhi for energy ties with Moscow. Read more

Man, Who Threatened To Blow Up Mumbai With Human Bombs & 400kg RDX, Arrested In Noida

Noida Police have arrested the man who threatened to bomb Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi. The accused, identified as Ashwini, hails from Bihar and has been living in Noida for the last five years. The accused was caught in Sector-113 in Noida and handed over to the Mumbai Police. Read more

Tension Grips Pune After Son Of Dreaded Criminal Shot Dead In Suspected Gang War

Govind Komkar, the son of notorious criminal Ganesh Komkar, was shot dead after a violent gang war broke out in Pune’s Nana Peth area on Friday night. According to the police, the attackers fired three bullets at Govind. He died on the spot. Read more

Heavy Rain Triggers Massive Landslide In Himachal’s Kinnaur; Video Goes Viral

Heavy rain triggered a massive landslide near the Nathpa Dam in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh. A video of the disaster shared by PTI shows the horrific moments when the landslide occurred. The landslide reportedly stretched nearly 200 metres and as many as five people were present at the spot when the incident occurred.

Gold, Diamond-Studded ‘Kalash’ Worth A Crore Stolen From Red Fort During Religious Event

A gold and gemstone-studded kalash worth nearly Rs 1 crore was stolen from a religious ceremony inside Delhi’s Red Fort. The event was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several other VIPs. The valuables including a 760 gm gold vessel, encrusted with 150 gm of diamonds, rubies and emeralds, went missing amid a welcome rush, police said.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Team Reacts As King Look Leaks: ‘Let’s Not Spoil The Surprise’

Shah Rukh Khan’s fans were recently left intrigued after a photo of the actor from the sets of King recently went viral on social media. However, a day after, Shah Rukh Khan’s manager Pooja Dadlani has now asked fans not to share pictures revealing his look. Read more

Rohit Stops Fans From Chanting ‘Mumbai Cha Raja Rohit Sharma’, Video Goes Viral

Indian men’s ODI cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, after retiring from Tests and T20Is, is spending time with his family these days, which resides in Mumbai. The 38-year-old right-handed batter, who led India to two ICC titles in the last year and a half, was recently seen taking blessings from Lord Ganesha during the Ganpati Puja in Mumbai. Read more

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