News18 Evening Digest: Someone Motivated Intruders of Parliament Security Breach, Says Sources and Other Top Stories – News18

Last Updated: December 15, 2023, 17:29 IST

A visitor jumps in the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during the Winter Session of Parliament on December 13, 2023. (PTI)

We are also covering: Pregnant Anushka Sharma Cradles Her Baby Bump; Chennai Grand Masters Championship, D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi Eye Candidates Tournament Spots among other stories

Hi readers, from an update on the Parliament security breach to visa waivers for Indians for this holiday season, we have all you need to know.

Parliament Security Breach: Someone Motivated Them, Scope of Probe to be Widened, Say Sources

The ideology of the intruders alone could not have instigated them to jump into the chamber of the Lok Sabha with canisters of yellow gas, top intelligence sources told News18. READ MORE

‘Forced to Eat Beef, Pork’: Family of Nikhil Gupta, Arrested for Pannun Murder Plot, Tells SC, Judge Says ‘Approach Czech Court’

Petition filed by Nikhil Gupta’s family claims that his fundamental rights are being ‘gravely violated’, as he is ‘forced to consume beef and pork’ that he found offensive as he is a ‘devout Hindu and vegetarian’. READ MORE

As Iran, Thailand Announce Visa Waivers, Here’s A List of Nations Indians Can Travel to This Holiday Season

Indians during the holiday season can now travel to several destinations across the world with numerous countries having extended visa-free privileges or providing convenient visa-on-arrival options. Earlier this year, governments of Thailand and Sri Lanka, popular travel destinations, announced visa-free for Indian nationals from November 2023 to April 2024 for Thailand and from November 2023 to March 2024 for Sri Lanka. READ MORE

Pregnant Anushka Sharma Cradles Her Baby Bump In NEW Photo With Virat Kohli? Here’s A Fact-Check

A photo of Anushka Sharma cradling her baby bump while posing with Virat Kohli is going viral on social media amid rumours about her second pregnancy. READ MORE

Chennai Grand Masters Championship: D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi Eye Candidates Tournament Spots

India chess stars D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi will be aiming to improve their chances on sealing spots for the Candidates Tournament 2024 when they take part in the Chennai Grand Masters Championship. Six of the eight participants for the Candidates tourney have been finalised and with two spots to fill, both Gukesh and Erigaisi are in the running but for that, they have to finish first to top the FIDE Circuit leader board. READ MORE