News18 Evening Digest: UPSC Cancels IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar's Candidature And Other Top Stories

In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates from the 2024 Paris Olympics, everything you need to know about the Chandipura virus, and other top stories.

UPSC Cancels IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar’s Candidature Over Fake Certificates, Bars Her From Future Exams

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the provisional candidature of controversial IAS trainee Puja Khedkar and debarred her from taking future exams. READ MORE 

‘Kerala Given Early Warning’: Amit Shah Asks Oppn Not To Do Politics Over Wayanad Landslides That Killed 150

Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Kerala government was warned last week regarding a possible natural calamity in Kerala’s Wayanad due to heavy rainfall and nine NDRF teams were rushed to the state the same day. READ MORE 

Anurag Thakur’s ‘Jaat Ka Pata Nahin’ Comment Not Expunged, Sources Say Congress Privilege Notice Has No Ground

Anurag Thakur’s comment in Parliament — ‘Jiski Jaat Ka Pata Nahin, Woh Ganna Ki Baat Karta Hai’ — has not been expunged from Parliament records and the same is visible in the Lok Sabha debate record on the website as well as Parliament’s social media channels, government sources told News18 on Wednesday. READ MORE 

Chandipura Virus Reaches Rajasthan After Gujarat Outbreak: All You Need To Know

A month after the outbreak of Chandipura Acute Viral Encephalitis (CHPV) in Gujarat, the virus has now been detected in Rajasthan. The latest case, confirmed in Dungarpur district, has prompted the Rajasthan Medical and Health Department to issue an urgent advisory aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. READ MORE 

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 LIVE: Lovlina Borgohain Qualifies for Quarters, PV Sindhu-Lakshya Sen Book Spot in Pre-quarters; Sreeja Akula Makes History

A busy day five awaits the Indian contingent on July 31 at the ongoing Paris Olympics with as many as 14 athletes in action across boxing, badminton, equestrian, shooting, table tennis and archery. READ LIVE UPDATES

Arjun Rampal Takes ‘Responsibility’ For His Failed Marriage With Mehr Jesia: ‘There Were So Many…’

Arjun Rampal recently discussed his divorce from Mehr Jesia, to whom he was married from 1998 to 2019. He admitted he might have been too young to marry and felt empty after the split. Arjun said he has a good relationship with his ex-wife, and that Mehr and their daughters get along well with his girlfriend, Gabriella. READ MORE