News18 Evening Digest: Jaishankar responds to Rahul Gandhi’s remark in Lok Sabha, ‘No problem with criticism’ and other stories

Last Update: December 19, 2022, 17:55 IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament in New Delhi, Monday, December 19, 2022. (PTI photo)

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Jaishankar responds to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in Lok Sabha, A look at Hindutva ideology’s tense past in Karnataka and other news only on Evening Digest.

Parliament LIVE: Jaishankar’s reply to Rahul Gandhi’s comment in Lok Sabha, said- ‘no problem with criticism’ but ‘pitai’ should not be used for soldiers

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha and spoke on India-China relations in the wake of the recent skirmish along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector. “Directly or indirectly, Indian jawans should be honoured. He does not need any insult. read more

Savarkar a bulbul, flyover, flex and now in the assembly: A look at the strained past of Hindutva ideology in Karnataka

The BJP government in Karnataka has created a ruckus with the unveiling of a portrait of controversial Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar in the assembly hall at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, the epicenter of the border dispute between the state and Maharashtra. read more

Losing enthusiasm since Raut, will Punjab Congress be able to get its act together before Rahul Gandhi’s visit reaches the state?

After the Assembly polls and the loss of many of its senior leaders to opposition parties, a faction-ridden Punjab Congress is attempting to turn the state phase of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ into an exercise in reviving its directionless and de-motivated cadre. Has been read more

‘First Family-sponsored experiment’: Congress leader’s ‘latke-jhatke’ dig at Smriti Irani leaves BJP red-faced

Congress leader Ajay Rai’s sexist remark on Union minister Smriti Irani has landed him in yet another controversy, with the BJP calling it a “first family-sponsored experiment in political vendetta”. read more

‘Should I step down as head of Twitter?’ Elon Musk’s Latest Poll Shocked the Internet

twitter head Elon Musk Never misses to surprise the users with something new every day. But this time it is somewhat audacious as he started a poll on the micro-blogging site and asked users whether he should step down as head of Twitter. They also assured ‘Tweep’ that they would follow up on the consequences so ‘be careful’. Musk’s question comes amid several controversies on social media since he took over as CEO of Twitter in October. read more

The exact moment Messi realized Argentina had won FIFA world Fans are shedding tears of joy at the cup

Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and there is hardly anyone in the world who is not moved. The precise moment Messi realized that Argentina had sealed their victory over France left Goat fans teary-eyed. The viral video shows Messi falling to his knees and breaking down as his teammates run to him and they break into a group hug. read more

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