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News18 Evening Digest: Suryakumar Yadav Lauds PM, India-Bhutan Train Link Soon & Other Top Stories

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Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) thanked PM Modi for his support. (PC: X)

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) thanked PM Modi for his support. (PC: X)

In this evening’s digest, News18 brings you the latest on the Asia Cup 2025 final, the Karur rally stampede, the Leh violence that has crippled tourism, and more top stories.

Suryakumar Yadav Praises PM Modi: ‘When Country’s Leader Bats On Front Foot…’

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Karur Stampede: Vijay Stayed Inside Van For Long Time, Caused Overcrowding, Says FIR

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Train Travel From India To Bhutan Soon As Cross-Border Rail Plan Gets Green Signal

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Delhi Ashram Baba Changed 13 Hotels In 40 Days, Stayed With Sadhus To Evade Arrest, Probe Reveals

Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who allegedly sexually harassed 17 women students at a private institute in Delhi, returned to India in the second week of August, post the sexual molestation case was registered against him, investigations have revealed. READ MORE

‘Pahalgam Paralysed Us, But This…’: Leh Violence Sends Ladakh Tourism Reeling

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