News 18 Evening Digest: US Ready To Walk Away From Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, India Draws Line Amid Bangladesh’s Provocations & Other Top Stories

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Last Updated:April 18, 2025, 16:43 IST

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US President Donald Trump with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio | File Image/AFP

US President Donald Trump with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio | File Image/AFP

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest on President Donald Trump’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India asked Bangladesh to address the persecution of minorities within its own borders, and other top stories.

US Ready To Walk Away From Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Warns Marco Rubio: ‘If No Progress…’

President Donald Trump will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if there are no clear signs of progress, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Read More

From Murshidabad To Minorities: India Draws The Line Amid Bangladesh’s Provocations

Bangladesh’s interim government, economist and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has significantly altered the dynamics of the country’s relations with India. The neighbouring country’s comments on communal violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district have further complicated the relationship. New Delhi has strongly rejected the remarks and asked Dhaka to instead address the persecution of minorities within its own borders. Read More

PM Modi Speaks To Elon Musk Ahead Of Tesla’s India Entry, Discusses Tech Ties: ‘Immense Potential…’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Tesla CEO Elon Musk and talked about various topics, including the potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. Read More

How Bangladesh Is Using Bengal’s Anti-Waqf Bill Violence Against India: Exclusive From Intel Sources

Bangladeshi media and social media platforms have been projecting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as a symbol of India’s Hindu nationalist agenda, top intelligence sources said, adding that it is a sign of the neighbouring country’s hand in the West Bengal riots. Read More

‘Personal Fallouts Being Given Criminal Colour’: Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Rape Accused

The Allahabad High Court, while granting bail to a man accused of rape, has expressed concern over an emerging trend of failed intimate relationships increasingly resulting in criminal proceedings. Read More

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan Are Fiery In This Courtroom Drama; Ananya Panday Holds Her Own

Bollywood’s obsession with patriotism, nationalism and jingoism isn’t going to die anytime soon. Like a public service platform, every other week, it brings to us a film filled to the brim with desh bhakti to remind us of the extraordinary sacrifices made by our brave men and of the illustrious country we live in, because, god forbid, what if we forget? This week, it’s Dharma Productions’ turn – with Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh. Read More

‘Cricketers Sent Me Nudes,’ Reveals Anaya Bangar, Sanjay Bangar’s Child Who Underwent Gender Affirming Surgery

Perhaps we like to believe that sport is the greatest leveller. A space for any and everyone to be viewed equally and wholly. But those who control sport definitely don’t. And unfortunately for Anaya Bangar, those who participate in sport have also viewed her differently. Read More

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