News18 Evening Digest: North India On Red Alert, 5.2 Magnitude Hits Afghanistan Day After 1,400 Killed In Quake & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:September 02, 2025, 18:54 IST

We are also covering: Suhana Khan in legal trouble over Alibaug agricultural land deal

A bus moves through a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall, in Jalandhar, Punjab. (PTI)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on rain situation in north India, Delhi flood warning, Maratha quota activist Jarange’s protest, Afghanistan earthquake and other top stories.

Weather Updates: North India On Red Alert; Heavy Rains Likely In Odisha, Andhra

Most parts of the country are facing the wrath of heavy rainfall, landslides, and cloudbursts. An intense spell of rain struck Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha, while flash floods wreaked havoc in the states of North India. Read more

5.2 Magnitude Hits Afghanistan Day After 1,400 Killed In Quake

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, just a day after a powerful quake claimed the lives of over 1,400 people. Read more

Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark Amid Heavy Rain In Delhi; Old Iron Bridge Closed

As heavy rain continues to lash Delhi and its adjoining areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, the water level of the Yamuna river breached the danger mark on Tuesday evening. The water level rose to 206.03 metres, surpassing the danger mark of 205.33 metres, posing a flood risk to low-lying areas of the city. Read more

‘We Have Won’: Maratha Quota Activist Jarange Ends 5-Day Fast, Asks Protesters To Head Home

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil claimed victory and ended his five-day hunger strike after the Maharashtra government accepted most of his demands, including giving out Kunbi caste certificates, on Tuesday. Read more

Shah Rukh Khan’s Daughter Suhana In Legal Trouble Over Alibaug Agricultural Land Deal

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan has reportedly landed in legal trouble over alleged purchase of an agricultural land in Alibaug. Read more

Gambling With Lives: The Human Cost Of India’s Real-Money Gaming Ban

‘Many thanks for your reach out, cricket can’t die.’ This is how Daniel Weston, the founder of the European Cricket Network (ECN), ended his email when contacted by News18-CricketNext for a comment on the recent blanket ban on real-money gaming in India. Read more

Resignation, Tariffs And Wild Theories: Trump’s Big Speech Tonight Has World Guessing

US President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement tonight, the White House said, setting Washington and the internet ablaze with speculation. Theories are flying thick and fast- some outlandish, others laced with political intrigue- after Donald Trump’s absence from the public stage last week rekindled rumours about his health. Read more

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September 02, 2025, 18:54 IST

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