News18 Evening Digest: Trump Teases 'Big Russia Development', Zelenskyy Doubts Trilateral Possibility & Other Stories

Last Updated:August 17, 2025, 19:28 IST

We are also covering: Affidavit Or Apology, CEC Tells Rahul Gandhi and SIR To Be Conducted In Bengal, Other States, Dates To Be Announced: EC

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In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Trump Teases ‘Big Russia Development’, Zelenskyy Doubts Trilateral Possibility and other top stories.

Trump Teases ‘Big Progress On Russia’ But Zelenskyy Sees ‘No Signs Of Trilateral’ With Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called for “real negotiations" and said that a trilateral summit between Ukraine, Russia, and the US is needed while pointing out that Moscow is giving “no signs" that such a meeting could take place. Read More

‘Submit Affidavit Or Apologise, No Third Option’: CEC To Rahul Gandhi On Vote Theft Charges

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday countered Rahul Gandhi’s “Constitution oath" argument over his allegations of vote theft on the poll body, and said that it is mandatory for the individual to take an oath “as a witness" if he is not a voter of the constituency the complaint is being made for. Read More

Delhi’s 25-Year Wait For Western Ring Road Ends: 75-Km UER-II Expressway To Cut Travel Time, Link Airport

Conceived in the year 2000, Delhi’s long wait for the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II)—commonly called the Western Ring Road—will finally end on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating its remaining sections. Read More

SIR To Be Conducted In Bengal, Other States, Dates To Be Announced: EC

The Election Commission of India on Sunday said West Bengal and other states will also undergo special intensive revision of electoral rolls, like the one being conducted in poll-bound Bihar. It said the election commissioners will decide on the exercise and dates for it will be announced later. Read More

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi To Meet PM Modi At His Residence On Tuesday

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who will visit India for a three-day trip tomorrow, will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 19 (Tuesday) at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, at 5:30 pm, according to a schedule released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Read More

Ba***ds Of Bollywood FIRST Look: Aryan Khan Parodies Shah Rukh Khan In Debut Series

On Saturday evening, Shah Rukh Khan fans were in for a treat when the superstar returned with his signature ‘Ask SRK’ session on X (formerly Twitter). During the question-answer session, SRK and Netflix together revealed that the first look of Aryan Khan’s debut directorial project, Ba**ds Of Bollywood, will be revealed on August 17. And the wait is officially over! Read More

Jasprit Bumrah Asia Cup 2025 Decision Made, Pacer Tells Selectors He’ll…

India’s premier fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) national selectors that he’d be available for selection for the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. According to The Indian Express, Bumrah confirmed his availability ‘a few days’ ago, allaying all fears of a long-term injury or fitness issues after he was released early from India’s squad during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Read More

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August 17, 2025, 19:28 IST

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