News18 Afternoon Digest: Ex-Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren Passes Away, SC Raps Rahul Gandhi & More

Last Updated:August 04, 2025, 13:13 IST

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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren has passed away today. He had been critically ill and on ventilator support; The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Rahul Gandhi over his claim that the Chinese military occupied a large part of the Indian territory, and more.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren Dies At 81

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren died on Monday. He was 81. The development was confirmed by his son, Hemant Soren, the present Chief Minister of Jharkhand, via an X post. On August 2, it was reported that Shibu Soren was on a ventilator support in a critical condition. Read more 

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‘Wouldn’t Say This If You’re True Indian’: SC Raps Rahul Gandhi Over Chinese Occupation Claim

“If you were a true Indian, you would not say this", the Supreme Court said on Monday while rebuking Rahul Gandhi over his claim that the Chinese military occupied a large part of the Indian territory. The apex court also asked the Congress leader how he came to know that the Chinese had occupied hundreds of kilometers of India’s land, and said freedom of expression cannot be used to “say anything". Read more 

India And Philippines Conduct Joint Sail, Naval Drill In Disputed South China Sea

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BSF Detains Man Along Indo-Pak Border In J&K’s Kathua; Pakistan-Linked Calls Found On Phone

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