News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi in Varanasi; Heavy Rainfall Lash Tamil Nadu & Other Top Stories – News18

Hello readers, News18 afternoon digest brings you the latest stories: PM in Varanasi: ‘…Feels Like Home,’ Says Modi As He Inaugurates World’s Largest Meditation Centre; Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rainfall Hits Southern State, Trains Cancelled, Schools & Colleges Shut, and other top stories.

PM in Varanasi: ‘…Feels Like Home,’ Says Modi As He Inaugurates World’s Largest Meditation Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived for a two-day visit in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi to launch 37 projects worth over Rs 19,000 crore for the development of the region. Varanasi is set to witness another set of inaugurations on the second day of PM Modi’s visit to the city. READ MORE

Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rainfall Hits Southern State, Trains Cancelled, Schools & Colleges Shut

Heavy rains lashed Tamil Nadu on Sunday, disrupting day-to-day lives in the districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi. A cyclonic storm is seen over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood, extending up to mid tropospheric levels, the regional meteorological centre (RMC) said. READ MORE

Delhi Road Rage: Man Hit by Minibus, Gets Carried on Bonnet For Several Metres; No One Injured | WATCH

In another case of road rage in Delhi, a man — after being hit by a minibus — was forced to climb the bonnet of a minibus which dragged him for several metres late on Sunday. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, which took place on Ring Road. READ MORE

‘Compatibility Problem’: Italy’s PM Meloni Sparks Row with Remarks on Islam, Sharia Law

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked a controversy by addressing what she sees as a compatibility issue between Islam and Europe. Speaking at her right-wing party’s event, the firebrand Italian leader touched upon the issue of Saudi-backed Islamic cultural centres in Italy. READ MORE

Animal Actor Triptii Dimri Dating THIS Person After Breakup With Anushka Sharma’s Brother Karnesh?

Triptii Dimri, who has become a nationwide sensation after her cameo in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal, is said to be dating a model-turned-businessman, named Sam Merchant. Triptii was previously rumoured to be in a relationship with actress Anushka Sharma’s brother Karnesh Ssharma. Although the duo never publicly admitted to dating each other. READ MORE

Liverpool Condemn Damage to Manchester United Bus After Fan Throws Bottle | WATCH

Liverpool condemned the damage caused to Manchester United’s bus after a bottle was thrown at it on its way to Anfield ahead of Sunday’s derby. Juergen Klopp’s side missed the chance to regain top spot in the Premier League after being held to a goalless draw by Manchester United, ending their unblemished run at home this season. READ MORE