News 18 Afternoon Digest: Earthquake In Russia, Indian Family Found Dead In US & More

Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 15:10 IST

We are also covering: Army Officer Thrashed SpiceJet Employees Over Extra Cabin Luggage Fees and BJP Shares Growth Stats As Rahul Gandhi Echoes Trump's 'Economy' Claim.

Family Of Four Indian-origin senior citizens Found Dead In US

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you latest updates on SpiceJet staff assaulted by Army officer over excess luggage, 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands that triggered tsunami warnings for three coastal regions of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka peninsula, and more.

Indian-Origin Family Of 4, Who Went Missing In US, Found Dead In Car Crash

US authorities confirmed death of four Indian-origin family members who went missing during a road trip. Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty confirmed that the family was found dead on Saturday night. They left their house to visit a temple. Read more 

Army Officer Seen Thrashing SpiceJet Employees Over Extra Cabin Luggage Fees In Viral Video

A violent altercation erupted at Srinagar airport on July 26 when a senior Army officer allegedly assaulted multiple SpiceJet staff members after refusing to pay for excess cabin baggage, the airline has confirmed in an official statement. The incident occurred during the boarding process for SpiceJet flight SG-386 to Delhi. Read more

‘Only Thing Dead Is…’: BJP Shares Growth Stats As Rahul Gandhi Echoes Trump’s ‘Economy’ Claim

The BJP on Sunday offered a subtle rebuttal to US President Donald Trump’s “dead economy" remark by sharing India’s strong economic growth, supported by data from the US-based International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s World Economic Outlook ranked India second only to China among developing economies, projecting a robust growth rate of 6.7 per cent in 2025 and 6.4 per cent for 2026. Read more 

‘Spinal Fracture, Broken Jaw’: How Army Officer Assaulted SpiceJet Staff Over Excess Luggage

Four SpiceJet ground staff suffered serious injuries, including a spinal fracture and a broken jaw, after an Army officer allegedly assaulted them during a confrontation over excess cabin baggage at Srinagar airport, the airline said. Read more

7.0 Magnitude Quake Jolts Russia’s Kuril Islands, Triggers Tsunami Alert In Kamchatka

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands has triggered tsunami warnings for three coastal regions of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka peninsula, the Ministry for Emergency Services said on Sunday. Read More

11 Killed, 4 Injured In Road Accident In UP’s Gonda, PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia

At least 11 people were killed and four got injured after a Bolero lost control and overturned into a canal in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda. The victims were on their way to offer water at the Prithvi Nath Temple when the accident took place. Read more

Gavaskar On Gill Failing To Break His Record: ‘I Was Baby Of The Team, He’s…’

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has hailed Shubman Gill’s 754 runs in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as better than his 1971 record of 774 against the West Indies, which remains the highest by an Indian in an away series. Read more

Saiyaara Actress Aneet Padda’s LinkedIn Account Goes Viral, Here’s Why Fans Find It ‘Relatable’

It started with a film. Now it’s a full-blown internet obsession. After Saiyaara rocketed to success in cinemas, fans haven’t just been gushing over the movie — they’ve also been busy doing what the internet does best: digging up backstories. And Aneet Padda, one of the film’s breakout stars, has quietly become the centre of attention.

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