News18 Evening Digest: NIA to Probe Case as Terror Angle Surfaces in Mangaluru Blast; France Voices Support for India as Permanent UNSC Member & More

In this edition of the News18 Evening Digest, we are covering the Mangaluru autorickshaw blast, in which a terror link has been established, after the accused passenger was identified as the one arrested in a Lashkar case 3 years back. Apart from that, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari sparked a major political controversy after calling Maratha icon Shivaji Maharaj an icon of “olden days”.

Mangaluru Blast Updates: NIA to Probe Case as Terror Angle Suspected; Accused’s Residence Raided

Mysteries surrounding the Mangaluru Auto blast that took place on Saturday, continue to unfold themselves, even as the Karnataka DGP claimed the incident as an “act of terror” and not an accident. The accused’s rented home in Mysuru was also raided with the bomb squad team on Sunday. According to sources, a KSRTC ticket was recovered by the Police, and now the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the case. READ MORE

Maha Guv’s ‘Shivaji Icon of Old Days’ Remark Sparks Row; NCP Leader Wants Koshyari’s Dhoti Torn

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari sparked a major political controversy after calling Maratha icon Shivaji Maharaj an icon of “olden days”, with Opposition demanding action against the governor and an NCP leader even announcing reward to get his dhoti torn. READ MORE

France Voices Support for India, 3 Other Nations as Permanent UN Security Council Members

France has reaffirmed its support for India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as permanent members in an expanded UN Security Council, underlining the need to take into account the emergence of new powers willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the powerful world body. READ MORE

Job Alert: From SAIL To SSC, Here’s a List of Jobs to Apply for this Week

Finding a position that suits their skill set is a challenging task for every job aspirant. It can be a stressful and time-consuming process. If you also have been struggling to find the right opportunity, we have compiled a list of organisations that are currently conducting recruiting for various positions. Here’s a rundown of all the current job openings. READ MORE

How Angry Taylor Swift Fans are ‘Organising’ to Take Down Ticketmaster

Angry Taylor Swift fans who could not get tickets to her newly-announced Eras tour mobilised to the extent that they are being said to help ‘take down’ Ticketmaster, where they wrestled against outages and long wait times to score tickets. The U.S. Justice Department is conducting an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation, CBS news reported. READ MORE

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