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News18 Afternoon Digest: Chidambaram Admits To US Pressure After 26/11, Who Governs Gaza Under Trump’s Peace Plan And More

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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point roadmap that he said could bring “an immediate end” to the Gaza war if both Israel and Hamas agree; Delhi rain; Delhi ashram baba arrest, and more.

What Happens To Hamas, And Who Governs Gaza Under Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan? Explained

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On September 29, 2025, US President Donald Trump released a 20-point roadmap that he said could bring “an immediate end” to the Gaza war if both Israel and Hamas agree. The plan was announced in Washington following Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and shared with Arab leaders during last week’s UN General Assembly.

‘Retribution Crossed My Mind, But…’: Chidambaram Admits To US Pressure After 26/11, BJP Reacts

Former Union home minister P. Chidambaram has admitted that the then UPA government decided not to retaliate against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks due to international pressure, especially from the United States, and the stand of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Delhi Ashram Sexual Assault: Photos Of Women, Predatory Chats Found On Baba’s Phone

As the probe into the Delhi ashram scandal deepens, fresh details against self-styled godman, Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who is accused of sexually harassing over a dozen women, have surfaced. Police have recovered multiple chat conversations from his mobile phone, exposing his predatory behaviour and attempts to lure women with various promises.

PM Modi To Release Postal Stamp, Coin At RSS Centenary Event On October 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest on October 1, 2025, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, at 10:30 am, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD Issues Yellow Alert, Airlines Release Advisory

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas on Tuesday, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions that had persisted in the region for the last few days. The national capital has been experiencing unusually high temperatures this September.

‘Loss Of Control, Not Deliberate Ramming Of Bike’: Court Grants Bail To Accused In BMW Crash

In the Delhi BMW accident case involving the death of a Finance Ministry official, the court on Tuesday granted bail to accused Gaganpreet Kaur, observing that the CCTV footage shows “loss of control and not deliberate ramming”.

‘She Doesn’t Like It’: Farah Khan Reveals If She Unfollowed Deepika Padukone After Fallout Rumours

Last night, social media went into a storm when it came to light that Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan don’t follow each other on Instagram. Deepika was launched by Farah in Om Shanti Om, and they have maintained a close friendship over the years.

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