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News18 Afternoon Digest: World Leaders Greet PM Modi, SFJ Threatens To Siege Indian Consulate & Other Top Stories

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PM Narendra Modi turned 75 today. (Image: PTI/file photo)

PM Narendra Modi turned 75 today. (Image: PTI/file photo)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations, fresh threat against Indian diplomats in Canada and other top stories.

From Italy’s Meloni To Israel’s Netanyahu: World Leaders Greet PM Modi As He Turns 75

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 today, wishes poured in from around the world. Prominent figures from all walks of life extended their greetings on his birthday. He received messages from several world leaders, celebrities, and Indian politicians. Many of these wishes highlighted India’s growing global influence. Read more

Khalistani Outfit Sikh For Justice Threatens ‘Siege’ Of Indian Consulate In Vancouver

A fresh threat has been issued against Indian diplomats in Canada, with the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announcing a “siege” of the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on September 18. Read more

‘Jaish Terrorists Exposed Pakistan’: PM Modi As JeM Commander Admits To Damage In Op Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Pakistan’s duplicity on terrorism has been laid bare after a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander admitted that India’s precision strike under ‘Operation Sindoor’ had hit the family of terror chief Masood Azhar in Bahawalpur. Read more

Delhi BMW Crash: Accused Gaganpreet Kaur To Stay In Jail As Court Denies Her Bail

Delhi BMW crash accused Gaganpreet Kaur will stay in jail as the Patiala House Court denied her bail. Navjot Singh (52), a deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, was killed on September 14 when his motorcycle was hit by a BMW car while he was returning from the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with his wife, Sandeep Kaur. While Singh died, his wife was seriously injured in the incident. Read more

Jolly LLB 3: Police Assaulting An Old Man Scene Changed, Makers Granted U/A Certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a U/A certificate to Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s upcoming movie, Jolly LLB 3. The certificate was given with a 16+ rating on September 2. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, CBFC also asked the makers to make several modifications to the movie. However, these changes did not affect the narrative of the film. Read more

Big Blow To India! Star Batter Ruled Out Of Australia ODI Series With Viral Fever

In what has come as a major blow to India’s chances of winning the three-match ODI series just ahead of the World Cup later this month, star batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the tie with a viral fever and ensuing weakness. Read more

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