News18 Afternoon Digest: Nitish Kumar Resigns From Bihar Legislative Council & Other Stories

Last Updated:March 30, 2026, 14:04 IST

We are also covering: Why Donald Trump's Iran War Leaves Him With Two Bad Choices and From Tamil Nadu To Assam, How Parties Are Betting Big On Women Voters This Election.

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on married Navy officer who killed his lover in Visakhapatnam, dismembered her body, then stored parts in fridge, and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, resigned from his membership of the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC).

Married Navy Officer Kills Lover In Visakhapatnam, Dismembers Body, Then Stores Parts In Fridge

A shocking incident came to light after a married Navy staffer allegedly killed his lover at his residence in Visakhapatnam, dismembered the body, and stored it in a refrigerator. The accused has been identified as Chintada Ravindra and his lover, Polipalli Mounika. Read More

After Resigning From Bihar Legislature, What Lies Ahead For Nitish Kumar?

Bihar’s political landscape is at a turning point as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar moves closer to the Rajya Sabha, setting off intense speculation over his future as well as the state’s leadership. Read More

No Way Out? Why Donald Trump’s Iran War Leaves Him With Two Bad Choices

Donald Trump is sure that he’s winning the Iran war. On Sunday, the US President said the joint offensive with Israel against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached “soon" with Tehran. Read More

From Tamil Nadu To Assam, How Parties Are Betting Big On Women Voters This Election

The election playbook is increasingly being rewritten around one decisive voter bloc: women. The latest to appeal to this voter bloc is the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu. Read More

Is War Pushing Iran Closer To A Nuclear Bomb? Inside Tehran’s Shifting Calculus

For years, Iran walked a careful line, advancing its nuclear programme without openly building a bomb, even as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei repeatedly cited a religious fatwa declaring nuclear weapons “haram" or forbidden under Islam. Read More

Salman Khan Announces Upcoming Project With Vamshi Paidpally And Dil Raju, Fans Can’t Keep Calm

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has officially announced his next project, confirming his collaboration with director Vamshi Paidpally and producer Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. Read More

Cricket Australia Hits Back After Ajinkya Rahane Raises Storm With Cameron Green Query: ‘KKR Fully Aware’

Cameron Green, the costliest overseas player ever signed at an IPL auction, is at the centre of attention. And not just because of his astronomical price tag. The Aussie allrounder didn’t bowl a single over in his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat to Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash held at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night. Read More

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