News18 Evening Digest: Central govt dismisses trainee officer Puja Khedkar from IAS service amid forgery case & other top stories

News18’s Evening Summary brings you the latest updates on Puja Khedkar’s candidacy, Pakistan Army’s role in Kargil War and other top stories.

Central government dismisses trainee officer Puja Khedkar from IAS service amid forgery case

The central government has dismissed civil services probationer Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect, sources said on Saturday. “Vide order dated September 6, 2024, the Central Government dismisses Ms. Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, IAS Probationer (MH:2023), from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under Rule 12 of the IAS (Probation) Rules, 1954, with immediate effect,” the sources said. Read more

After 25 years, Pakistan’s military appears to admit its role in the 1999 Kargil war for the first time

Twenty-five years after the 1999 Kargil War, the Pakistani military appears to have acknowledged for the first time its involvement in the deadly conflict with India. The apparent admission came from Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir during a speech at Defence Day on Friday. Read more

Five killed in Manipur shootings as rocket attacks, drone bombings fuel rising violence

Five people were killed in a gunfight that broke out between the Kuki and Meitei groups in Jiribam district on Saturday morning, amid a fresh outbreak of violence in the northeastern state. Police said one person was shot dead in his sleep, while four armed persons were killed in an ensuing gunfight. Militants entered the house of the person who lived alone in a remote location about 5 km from the district headquarters and shot him dead in his sleep. Read more

Asian Champions Trophy: India looking to start fresh after Olympic bronze, aiming for title defence

The Indian men’s hockey team will be looking to hit the restart button after a successful Olympic campaign and defend its Asian Champions Trophy title when it opens its campaign against hosts China on Sunday. After claiming back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will be the favourite to defend its ACT title against Asia’s best hockey nations in the form of China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia. Read more

Akshay Kumar drops motion poster of horror-comedy starring Priyadarshan, big reveal planned for his birthday | Watch

On Saturday, Akshay Kumar posted a video on Instagram in which he hinted at a film announcement on his 57th birthday. He wrote, “Ganpati Bappa Morya! What better day than today to hint at something special coming your way. The unveiling is scheduled for my birthday. Stay tuned (sic)!” Reports suggest that Akshay is teaming up with filmmaker Priyadarshan for a horror-comedy and here’s what’s being announced on September 9. The two will reunite 14 years after their last film, Khatta Meetha. Read more