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Supporters of East Bengal Football Club and Mohun Bagan Football Club took part in a protest march near the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata against the alleged sexual assault and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. (Press Trust photo)
We also report: All bad for TMC? Abhishek Banerjee's silence raises questions about government from senior leaders, CSK asks BCCI to retain MS Dhoni as uncapped player for IPL 2025? Franchise CEO responds to other stories
Hello readers! In today's evening digest, News18 brings you the latest reports on Kolkata rape-murder case, Champai Soren's plan to join the BJP and other reports.
Police detain supporters of rival fans who gathered to seek justice for Kolkata terror incident
In a rare show of camaraderie, supporters of rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan gathered near the Salt Lake City Stadium on Sunday night to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Police detained many fans participating in the protests. Read more
‘I’m frustrated, I have 3 choices in front of me’: Champai Soren on BJP heat
Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Chhapai Soren on Sunday expressed anguish over the way he was treated by his party and said when he was asked to resign, “his His pride was hurt and he was shocked” Chief Minister Hemant Soren after being released on bail. Read more
All is not well with TMC? Abhishek Banerjee's silence prompts senior leaders to question government
Is all bad within the Trinamool Congress (TMC)? The issue is making rounds in political circles, with several leaders questioning and criticizing the steps taken by the government after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 and the subsequent destruction. . Read more
Aishwarya Rai almost played Salman Khan's sister in film before Shah Rukh Khan was cast: 'I said…'
Before Aishwarya Rai played Salman Khan's love interest in “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, she almost landed the role of Salman Khan in “Josh” Sister of Salman Khan. Directed by Mansoor Khan, the film was originally planned to star Salman and Aamir Khan. Instead, Aishwarya ended up casting Chandrachur Singh, while Shah Rukh played her brother. Read more
CSK asks BCCI to retain MS Dhoni as unrestricted player for IPL 2025? Franchise CEO responds
Chennai Super Kings (CEO) Kasi Viswanathan has denied reports that the franchise has asked the BCCI to retain former captain MS Dhoni from playing for the national team next season. There is a provision in the IPL rulebook that allows franchises to retain players who have not played within five years of their retirement from international cricket. However, the project was scrapped in 2021, but CricketNext reported last week that the BCCI might revive it. Read more
