News18 Evening Digest: BJP’s Vinod Tawde accused of cash distribution on Maharashtra Poll Eve and other top stories

Last updated:Nov 19, 2024 4:31 PM IST

We also cover: Champions Trophy 2025 schedule likely to be announced this week, CCI to impose Rs 213 Crore fine on Meta over WhatsApp privacy policy and other top stories.

Vinod Tawde accused of handing out cash in Maharashtra (video screengrabs/social media)

In today’s evening recap, News18 brings latest updates on Vinod Tawde accused of cash distribution on Maharashtra poll night, Putin expected to visit India, dates to be finalized as preparations are underway, it confirms Kremlin and other top stories.

BJP’s Vinod Tawde accused of cash distribution on Maharashtra Poll Eve, EC Files FIR

As Maharashtra gears up for tomorrow’s crucial election day, a major controversy erupted on Tuesday after BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was accused of distributing cash, leading to the registration of an FIR against him. Read more

Putin Expects to Visit India; dates are being finalized while preparations are underway, the Kremlin confirmed

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has rarely traveled abroad in recent times, is expected to visit India in the coming months as preparations are underway to plan his foreign trip. Read more

‘We do not agree,’ Meta says as CCI imposes Rs 213 Crore fine over WhatsApp’s privacy policy

In major trouble for social media giant Meta, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs 213.14 crore on the company in connection with WhatsApp’s privacy policy. However, Meta has refuted the watchdog’s decision and said she plans to appeal. Read more

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is likely to be announced this week

The schedule of the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan next year, is likely to be announced in a few days. According to a report in India Today on Tuesday (Nov 19), which quoted a source familiar with the developments, the ICC is in talks with host nation Pakistan and other participating members, and the tournament schedule is expected to be finalized soon are released. Read more

Shah Rukh Khan talks about failures and moving on: ‘I cry a lot in my bathroom’

Shah Rukh Khan attended the Global Freight Summit in Dubai on Tuesday where he spoke about failures and shared a motivational message for everyone. The Bollywood superstar urges everyone to introspect and not cry over their failures. He explained this using the example of the film industry. SRK said that if a film does not do well at the box office, it is not because of any ‘conspiracy’ but because you have failed to connect the film with its audience. Read more