News18 Afternoon Digest: BJP Seeks Suspension Of Rahul Gandhi's Parliament Membership; Bangladesh Elections & More

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 12:38 IST

We are also covering: Tobacco tycoon's son arrested in Lamborghini crash case, Kiren Rijiju shares fresh video amid Parliament showdown, and more.

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the ongoing Parliament budget session, Bangladesh elections 2026, and more.

‘Rahul Gandhi’s Membership Should Be Cancelled’: BJP Submits Notice Amid Parliament Row

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said there is no plan to move a privilege motion against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. However, he has sought the suspension of Rahul Gandhi’s membership from the Indian Parliament and brought a substantial motion against him on Thursday. Read More

Congress MPs Entered Speaker’s Chamber, Threatened Him: Kiren Rijiju Shares Video

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday shared a video from inside the Chamber of the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging that a large group of Congress MPs abused him and threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the face-off between the Opposition and the government in Parliament on February 4. Read More 

Tobacco Tycoon’s Son Shivam Mishra Arrested Four Days After Kanpur Lamborghini Crash

Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco businessman KK Mishra, was eventually arrested on Thursday in connection with the Kanpur Lamborghini crash that left six people injured, after a court rejected the surrender plea of a man claiming to be the driver at the time of the accident. Read More 

‘New Bangladesh Begins Today’: Muhammad Yunus Casts Vote In Political Reset

Bangladesh voted on Thursday in a crucial election held after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, with Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus casting his vote in the capital. Read More 

UN Report Links JeM To Delhi’s Red Fort Blast, Warns Group Remains Active | Exclusive

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) monitoring report has flagged continued activity by South Asia-based jihadist groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), despite years of sanctions, financial curbs and international pressure. Read More 

Namibia Look To ‘Fight Hard’ Against Injury-Stricken India At Kotla

Facing the menacing associate teams has been anything but a cakewalk for the giants in this World Cup and defending champions India have already experienced that firsthand. Read More 

Aditya Dhar To Reunite With Ranveer Singh For A Mythological Drama: Report

Aditya Dhar is reportedly gearing up for a new mythological action film, and actor Ranveer Singh is likely to star in the project. According to recent reports, Dhar has renewed his first-look deal with Jio Studios and is currently developing a large-scale mythological venture. Read More 

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