News18 Evening Digest: MEA Reiterates Strong Strategic Partnership With US, ECI Rejects Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Fraud' Charge & Other Stories

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 17:41 IST

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The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the might of the Indian armed forces forced Pakistan to call for a ceasefire. (IMAGE: X)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on MEA reiterating strong strategic partnership with US, ECI rejects Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote fraud’ charge and other top stories.

‘Weathered Many Transitions, Challenges’: MEA On India-US Ties Amid Trump’s Tariff Tirade

Amid US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian imports, India on Friday reaffirmed the strength of its strategic partnership with the United States. Read More

‘They Brainwash Our Children’: How PoK Is Pushing Back Against Pakistan’s Terror Network

When Habib Tahir, alias Chotoo, was killed by Indian forces in Harwan, Srinagar, during Operation Mahadev, the focus initially was on the tactical win — the neutralisation of a Lashkar-trained infiltrator. But what followed in Kuiyaan village in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where the 23-year-old hailed from, may have deeper implications than any cross-LoC airstrike. Read More

‘Baseless, Irresponsible Remarks’: Poll Body Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Fraud’ Charge

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday categorically rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft" claims, saying that the poll body ignores such baseless allegations being made on a daily basis. Read More

Former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted In Farmhouse Rape Case

Former MP Prajwal Revanna, a suspended JDS leader, was convicted of rape on Friday by a trial court in Bengaluru. Read More

Turkey’s Pro-Pakistan Gamble Backfires: Economy Hit, Indian Tourism Plummets 37% | Exclusive

Turkey has been hit hard for supporting Pakistan. Indian tourists visiting Turkey dropped by 37 per cent in June, a month that traditionally sees the highest flow of Indian tourists to Turkey. This follows Indians avoiding the country since its open support for Pakistan came to the fore during Operation Sindoor. Read More

‘I Saw Virat Kohli Crying In Bathroom’: Yuzvendra Chahal Reveals Heartbreaking Tale

Yuzvendra Chahal has revealed that he saw Virat Kohli and almost every other India player cry in the bathrooms after losing the 2019 World Cup semi-final to New Zealand in Manchester. India lost that match on the reserved day by 18 runs, failing to chase 240 after an excellent bowling performance. Read More

Yuzvendra Chahal On Divorce T-Shirt ‘Be Your Own Sugar Daddy’: ‘I Wanted To Give A Message’

Yuzvendra Chahal has finally addressed the viral moment when he wore a t-shirt that read “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" on the day of his final divorce hearing with Dhanashree Verma. The cricketer, who had remained largely silent about the separation until recently, opened up about the intent behind the now-infamous outfit in a chat with Raj Shamani. Read More

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