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In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest on the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son hinting at his possible successor, Afghanistan agreeing to a full ceasefire with Pakistan and updates regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. ‘Siddaramaiah Nearing End Of Politics’: Son Names Possible Congress Successor; Shivakumar Reacts Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son has suggested that Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi could be a potential successor to take forward the legacy of his father, who he said is in the final phase of his political career. Yatindra’s remark comes in the backdrop of speculations of a leadership change in Karnataka, which the Congress party had denied in the past. READ MORE Afghanistan Agrees On Full Ceasefire, Dialogue With Pakistan To Ease Tensions Afghanistan on Wednesday announced it was ready to agree to a full ceasefire and resolve all issues through dialogue with Pakistan, in a bid to ease tensions between the two neighbours. According to a statement from Afghan authorities, the agreement includes a complete ceasefire, mutual respect, a ban on attacks against each other’s security forces, civilians, and infrastructure, and a commitment to settle all disputes through dialogue. READ MORE Trump’s Proposal To Freeze Current Russia-Ukraine Frontline ‘A Good Compromise’: Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday backed a proposal by US President Donald Trump to freeze the current front line in the Russia-Ukraine war, calling it “a good compromise”, but added he doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin would agree to it. Speaking during a short visit to Oslo, Zelenskyy said Trump had suggested, “Stay where we stay and begin conversation.” READ MORE Inside Photos Of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail Where Mehul Choksi Will Be Kept After Extradition A Belgian court has ruled that the offences attributed to fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi are extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law and cleared the hurdle in India’s attempt to bring him back to face trial in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The court ruled that there is no legal barrier to Choksi’s extradition to India and upheld the legality of his April arrest by Belgian authorities, marking a key advance in New Delhi’s pursuit of the absconding jeweller. READ MORE Yashasvi Jaiswal To Replace Rohit Sharma In 2nd ODI? Viral Videos Hints At Major Change In Playing XI Star India batter Rohit Sharma’s failure on his comeback in Perth has not only raised questions about his form but also reignited discussions around Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission. The young Mumbai opener, who made his ODI debut earlier this year against England in Nagpur, has not featured since, as Rohit and Shubman Gill continue to cement their place as India’s preferred opening pair. Meanwhile, the duo from Mumbai were spotted having a candid chat ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide. Rohit took Jaiswal’s bat, did some shadow practice and in between, offered some tips to the future star. READ MORE Bill Gates To Offer ‘Key Advice’ To Smriti Irani Via Video Call On Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 In a big twist, Tulsi aka Smriti Irani will be seen interacting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates in the upcoming episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Sources close to the show have exclusively confirmed to News18 Showsha that Irani will be speaking to Gates via video call when the latter will also offer her ‘key advice’. We have learned that since Tulsi will be seen discussing her equation with her daughter, Paridhi Virani, with Bill Gates. READ MORE