News18 Evening Digest: First call received at least 30 minutes after body was found, Sandip Ghosh tells CBI and other top stories

News18’s evening digest discusses latest updates on the rape-murder case of a junior doctor in Kolkata, a woman Congress leader claims she was ‘cast on the bench’ in a Kerala unit and other top stories.

RG Kar Ex-Director Sandip Ghosh to CBI: First call received at least 30 minutes after doctor’s body was found

Former RG Kar director Sandip Ghosh has now been interrogated by the Central Bureau of Investigation for 15 days, including lie detection and voice analysis tests, in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at the premier medical institution. Read more

Woman Congress leader alleges ‘Casting Couch’ in Kerala unit, women’s wing files complaint against her

As the Malayalam film industry reels from persistent allegations of sexual abuse, a female Congress leader has alleged that only people close to the party are given opportunities within the party, leading to a complaint by Mahila Congress against her. Read more

Get ready for September showers: IMD predicts above-normal, persistent heavy spells, advises ‘caution’

After the heavy rains in August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-average rainfall in September as well. According to the forecast, the total rainfall is likely to be more than 109% of the long-period average (LPA) for the month, which is 168 mm. Read more

‘Evil Terrorist Organization’: Biden Attacks Hamas After Body of Israeli-American Hostage Found in Gaza Tunnel

US President Joe Biden issued a strong statement on Sunday condemning Hamas after the Israeli military identified the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Read more

‘Not just cricket is important…’: Former cricketer explains why India should not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy is just 6 months away and the question remains whether India will participate, given that Pakistan is the host country. The Indian cricket team has not traveled to the area for over a decade due to security concerns. With Pakistan gearing up to host the ICC event in February next year, the Indian government is likely to change its stance on sending the team there. Read more

Rhea Chakraborty speaks candidly about jail sentence after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: ‘You are in custody…’

Rhea Chakraborty, the ex-girlfriend of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, saw her career come to an abrupt halt after his tragic death in June 2020. The media and public attention on the case led to her being cast as the prime suspect, despite the lack of concrete evidence linking her to his death. Read more