News18 Evening Digest: Nitish Kumar Stakes Claim To Form Govt, NIA Arrests Anmol Bishnoi & More

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Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 17:56 IST

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In today’s News18 Evening Digest, we bring you the latest from Bihar, where Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as the Chief Minister for a historic 10th time, along with updates on the Delhi Red Fort blast and other top stories.

Nitish Kumar Elected As Bihar NDA Leader, Stakes Claim To Form Govt For 10th Time

Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a historic 10th time after he was elected as the leader of the Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday, following the alliance’s landslide victory in the recent Assembly elections. READ MORE

NIA Arrests Anmol Bishnoi, Accused In Baba Siddique Murder Case; First Photo Surfaces

The NIA has released the first photograph of Anmol Bishnoi, accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, after he was brought back to India on Wednesday, 19 November. He will be produced before Delhi’s Patiala House Court. READ MORE

Muzammil Was Terror Module’s ‘Logistical Backbone’, Used Telegram As ‘Ideological Lifeline’ | Exclusive

Dr Muzammil, a Kashmiri doctor and faculty member at Al-Falah University, played a central role in the newly exposed “white-collar" terror module linked to the November 10 Red Fort car blast in New Delhi. CNN-News18 has learnt that Muzammil and his associates—among them Dr Umar and Dr Muzaffar—stockpiled large quantities of explosives and weapons in rented premises in Haryana, using their medical schedules as a cover for their activities. READ MORE

China Targeted India With AI-Driven ‘Disinformation’ On Rafale After Op Sindoor: US Report

The gradual thaw in India-China relations following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit has coincided with new allegations from a United States congressional advisory body. READ MORE

India A Vs South Africa A 3rd Unofficial ODI, Live Cricket Score: IND-A Lose By 74 Runs

The third and final unofficial ODI of the ongoing three-match series between India A and South Africa A is taking place today at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. India A skipper Tilak Varma won the toss and opted to field first. India A have made three changes to their playing XI. In place of Nitish Kumar Reddy, Vipraj Nigam and Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Manav Suthar and Khaleel Ahmed are playing today for the hosts. READ LIVE UPDATES HERE

Aishwarya Rai Shares Strong Message On Caste And Religion: ‘There Is Only One…’

Aishwarya Rai attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Wednesday in Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) when she delivered a strong speech on caste and religion. In a video that surfaced on social media, the Bollywood diva expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the event. She paid homage to Sri Sathya Sai Baba and talking about his teachings. READ MORE

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