News18 Afternoon Digest: Rajnath Singh Rejects SCO Document On Terror, Shubhanshu Shukla Drops Another Message From Space & Other Top Stories
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In today's afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Rajnath Singh refusing to sign a document which would have diluted India's stance on terrorism, updates on Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and others' journey to the International Space Station (ISS) and other top stories.
In China, Rajnath Singh Refuses To Sign SCO Document Diluting India's Stand On Terrorism: Sources
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China's Qingdao earlier today, refused to sign a document which would have diluted India's stance, sources said. Read More
Twenty-four hours after he headed to the International Space Station (ISS) on a historic odyssey, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, in yet another message from space, on Thursday, said he was 'thrilled" to be there with other astronauts, and that he was learning things in space. Read More
The Constitution of India is supreme, and all three wings of our democracy work under the Constitution, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said on Wednesday, in reference to general discussions on the supremacy of the executive, legislature and the judiciary.
In an unusual and alarming incident, a woman was seen driving her car directly on the railway track from Shankarpally to Hyderabad. The incident caused quite a stir. Despite attempts by railway staff to stop her, she refused to comply. Read More
Looks like Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain are expecting their first child together. Recently, the makers of Laughter Chefs Season 2 shared a promo in which Ankita was seen announcing her pregnancy. It all started after Krushna Abhishek snatched an ingredient from the former Pavitra Rishta actress and ran away. As Ankita ran behind Krushna, she asked him not to make her run a lot. 'Main pregnant hoon," she said, leaving everyone shocked. Read More
'Jab Zaroorat Padegi, Ghar Se…': When Rishabh Pant Stunned Ex-India Star After Ranji Trophy Snub
Delhi had a stormy build-up to their Ranji Trophy 2015-16 campaign. Before the season got underway, Ajay Jadeja quit as their head coach and claimed that 'players are being used to settle scores" in the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). Read More
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