Evening brief: What Nitish Kumar said after resigning as Bihar CM, and all the latest news

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Updated on: Aug 9, 2022, 17:09:41 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Nitish Kumar with RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav and his brother Tej Pratap.  (HT Photo)

‘All JD(U) MPs, MLAs at consensus that…’: Nitish Kumar after his resignation

Soon after resigning as chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said all MPs and MLAs of the JD(U) are at a consensus that the party should leave the NDA. Read more

Varavara Rao’s deeds are against State and public; deserves no relief: NIA to SC

Ahead of his bail plea hearing in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case of 2018, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday told the Supreme Court that awarding relief to 83-year-old Telugu poet P Varavara Rao may have a ‘direct impact on the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of the country’. Read more

Case registered over threat to UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday registered a case over a threat to assassinate chief minister Yogi Adityanath, people aware of the matter said. Read more

China races to contain Covid outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan

Chinese authorities on Tuesday closed down parts of Tibet and launched mass testing in the capital after a rare outbreak of Covid-19 was reported in the remote region, even as the local government scrambles to contain Covid clusters in Hainan province’s tourism hotspot, where thousands of tourists remain stranded. Read more

WhatsApp’s new privacy features make it easier for you to stay under the radar

Undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app globally, the Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced a new set of privacy features that should add a layer of protection to chats and visibility. Read more

'Biggest disappointment is you': Sourav Ganguly mercilessly slammed for tweet on India women's cricket team's CWG loss

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's recent tweet on the Indian women's cricket team's heartbreaking defeat in the Commonwealth Games 2022 final did not go down well with cricket fans. Read more

Namrata Shirodkar wishes Mahesh Babu as she pens emotional birthday note, says 'you light up my world'

Mahesh Babu celebrated his 47th birthday on August 9. To mark the special day, his family and fans wished the actor in social media posts. However, Mahesh’s wife, former actor Namrata Shirodkar, shared the sweetest note on his birthday. Read more

Manushi Chhillar makes us drool in a lavender monokini, sequined shrug

Manushi Chhillar is currently living it up in Goa. The actor recently flew to Goa and since then her Instagram profile is replete with pictures and videos of herself looking absolutely stunning as ever in Goa. Read more

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