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News18 Afternoon Digest: EC Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Charge Against Gyanesh Kumar, Fresh Clashes At Thailand-Cambodia Border & Other Top Stories

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In today’s News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on the Election Commission of India dismissing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of voter list manipulation, fresh clashes at the Thailand-Cambodia border and other top stories.

‘Public Can’t Delete Votes Online’: EC Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Charge Against Gyanesh Kumar

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of voter list manipulation, terming them “incorrect and baseless”, stressing that votes cannot be deleted online. Read more

23 Injured In Fresh Clashes At Thailand-Cambodia Border; Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets Fired

Fresh clashes erupted at the Thailand-Cambodia border on Wednesday after both sides accused each other of encroaching on the disputed boundary. Cambodia’s information minister, Neth Pheaktra, said 23 Cambodians were injured in the clashes. Read more

Pistol Used In Disha Patani’s House Firing Linked With Sidhu Moosewala Murder? What We Know

The shooting outside actor Disha Patani’s home was not just meant to create fear, but it may be linked to a bigger plot. The same gun, which was previously used in the murders of Punjabi singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moosewala and gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed in Prayagraj, has been used for firing outside Patani’s house. Read more

Delhi Police PCR Van Crushes Man To Death, Son Claims Two Inside Were ‘Highly Intoxicated’

A man was killed after being run over by a Delhi Police vehicle near the Gole Market area on Thursday morning, officials said. According to police, the incident was reported near the Ram Krishna Ashram Metro Station when the driver of a police control room (PCR) van accidentally pressed the accelerator, causing the vehicle to mount a roadside ramp and hit the man. Read more

Pakistan Qualify For Super 4s Of Asia Cup 2025, To Face India In Dubai On September 21

Pakistan, despite struggling to score runs in the majority of the first half of their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match, managed to get the better of the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday, September 17, to book a place in the Super 4s of the ongoing eight-team tournament. In the must-win match against UAE at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan posted a total of 146/9 in 20 overs and then bowled out the hosts for 105 runs in 17.4 overs. Read more

Deepika Padukone Exits Kalki 2, Makers Of Prabhas Starrer Say ‘Film Deserves Commitment’

Deepika Padukone will not be a part of the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. On Thursday, the makers of Prabhas starrer took to their official X handle and announced the actress’ exit from the film. The announcement hinted that Deepika is no longer a part of the project because a film like Kalki “deserves commitment”. Read more

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