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News18 Evening Digest: Russia’s Strike On Kyiv Kills 15, Nikki’s Dying Declaration Deepen Noida Dowry Case & Other Stories

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Russia-Ukraine War: The bombardment came after several weeks of relative calm in August. (Image Credit: Reuters)

Russia-Ukraine War: The bombardment came after several weeks of relative calm in August. (Image Credit: Reuters)

In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Noida Dowry Case, US Tariff On India, How Trump’s H1-B Visa Changes May Affect Indians, Guru Randhawa’s Azul Sexualizes School Girls, Agrees Sonam, and other stories.

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‘Cylinder Blast’: Hospital Memo, Nikki’s Dying Declaration Deepen Noida Dowry Case Mystery

As the mystery surrounding Greater Noida woman Nikki Bhati’s death continues to deepen, a hospital memo, widely shared on social media, suggests that she was taken to a hospital after she suffered burn injuries following a “cylinder blast”. Read More

Next-Gen GST Reforms Likely To Offset Trump’s Tariff Impact On India: Report

India is likely to remain one of Asia’s fastest-growing emerging market economies this decade, even as fresh US tariffs weigh on some industries, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. The research firm said upcoming goods and services tax (GST) reforms, aimed at cutting rates and boosting private consumption, could help offset the tariff impact. Read More

Time To Wake Up From The American Dream? How Trump’s H1-B Visa Changes May Affect Indians

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Guru Randhawa’s Azul Sexualizes School Girls, Agrees Sonam; Varun, Mrunal Don’t See A Problem?

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