News18 Afternoon Digest: IAF's Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes Near Rajasthan's Churu & Other Top News
We are also covering: Ganguly Says Gill On 'Honeymoon Period' As Captain; UAE Govt Issues Clarification On Lifetime Golden Visa For Indians & 9 Dead As Bridge Collapses In Gujarat.
In today's evening digest, News18 brings you latest updates on IAF's Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes Near Rajasthan's Churu; FATF Report Bolsters India's Stance On Terror Groups In Pakistan and Kanhaiya Lal's Son Backs Udaipur Files Release, among other stories.
IAF's Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes Near Rajasthan's Churu; Eyewitness Reports Body At Site
A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Bhanuda village in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, defence sources confirmed. The incident occurred in the Ratangarh region, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. According to witnesses, they saw one body at the crash site. READ MORE
The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) new report, which defines state-sponsored terrorism for the first time, could make things worse for Pakistan and bolster India's case on why Islamabad should be added to the grey list. READ MORE
Yash Sahu, the son of Kanhaiya Lal, the tailor who was murdered in Rajasthan's Udaipur, has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision not to stop the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder'.
Over the past few days, a number of media reports and social media posts have claimed that the United Arab Emirates has introduced a new Golden Visa route offering lifetime residency in exchange for a one-time payment of Rs 23 lakh (approx. AED 100,000). Many of these claims specifically referenced Indian applicants, with consultancies advertising fast-track or guaranteed approvals under this supposed simplified process. READ MORE
At least nine people died after a portion of Gambhira bridge in Gujarat collapsed on Wednesday morning. After receiving the information, local administration rushed to the spot. A rescue and search operation was launched soon after. READ MORE
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