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Kamal Haasan to Feature in Asha Bhosle Music Tribute Video, AR Rahman Expresses Gratitude
AR Rahman released the teaser of his tribute song dedicated to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, offering audiences a moving glimpse into a project that celebrates one of India's most iconic voices.
Massive Iraq Fuel Explosion Sends Giant Mushroom Cloud Into Night Sky, 38 Tankers Destroyed
Iraq fuel storage explosion sends a massive fireball into the night sky as a huge blaze engulfs a major fuel facility in Sulaymaniyah. Shocking visuals show a fiery mushroom cloud rising from the burning Tanjaro fuel storage site. According to Shafaq News, the fire destroyed 38 tankers and consumed more than three million litres of gasoline. Sources said leaked fuel caught fire before flames rapidly spread across the facility. Two people suffered burns, with one hospitalised and the other reportedly stable. Authorities are yet to issue a final damage assessment. The blaze could also disrupt fuel transportation and fuel distribution across the province significantly.#Iraq #IraqExplosion #Sulaymaniyah #FuelExplosion #FuelTankFire #IraqFire #BreakingNews #Explosion #FuelStorage #MiddleEast #Tanjaro #ShafaqNews
'LINE CROSSED': Russia In Revenge Mode Against Japan After Putin's Kuril Islands Visit Sparks Fury
Russia summoned the Japanese ambassador over comments last week by Prime Minister Takaichi, who strongly criticised a visit by President Putin to the Kuril Islands, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday (August 17). We have summoned the ambassador; he is due to come to the Foreign Ministry, Lavrov said. The ambassador is expected to come to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday (August 18). Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan on August 13, drawing strong condemnation from Tokyo. The island, known in Russia as Iturup and in Japan as Etorofu, is one of four in the Kuril chain - close to Japan's main islands - that were seized by Moscow in the days after Japan's surrender in World War Two.
Kashmera Shah shares cryptic post on love amid Govinda-Ssunita 'infidelity' row
Kashmera Shah shares cryptic post on love amid GovindaSsunita infidelity row
Peddi Sudarshan Reddy Statue Removed in Narsampet
Police were placed on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents and took several key BRS leaders into custody.
Officers sitting idle, talent being wasted: Himachal CM plans big bureaucracy cut
Officers sitting idle talent being wasted Himachal CM plans big bureaucracy cut
Sensex opens 250 points lower, Nifty below 24,300; IT stocks lead decline
Sensex opens points lower Nifty below IT stocks lead decline
Amitabh Bachchan recalls being height-shamed and thrown out of a shoot during his struggling days
Mumbai Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled facing rejection and harsh criticism during his struggling days in the Hindi film industry. The The post Amitabh Bachchan recalls being height-shamed and thrown out of a shoot during his struggling days appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Indomitable courage: Uttarakhand SDRF rescues 2 people trapped in overturned vehicle in Bein River
Indomitable courage: Uttarakhand SDRF rescues 2 people trapped in overturned vehicle in Bein River
Apple AirPods with cameras spotted in new leak, may launch with iPhone 18 Pro
Apple AirPods with cameras spotted in new leak may launch with iPhone Pro
Noel Tata to lead Tata Sons' push to remain unlisted with RBI
Noel Tata to lead Tata Sons push to remain unlisted with RBI
Arsenal lay down markers as Premier League rivals prepare for new season
London Arsenals emphatic Community Shield victory over Manchester City offered an early indication that the Premier League champion will again The post Arsenal lay down markers as Premier League rivals prepare for new season appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Exclusive: UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 under CAT scrutiny over 8 questions, Mains at stake
Exclusive UPSC CSE Prelims under CAT scrutiny over questions Mains at stake
Maharashtra FDA to pay 5 lakh after Bombay HC order on licence suspension
The order came after Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA continued to keep the food licence of a sweet shop suspended despite the shop achieving 98 per cent compliance with food safety norms
CJI Surya Kant Says He Never Accepted NALSAR Convocation Invitation Amid Student Protest Row
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that he never accepted an invitation to attend the convocation ceremony of Hyderabad's NALSAR University of Law, saying there was therefore no question of him attending the event or facing protests from students.
CM Revanth Reddy Pays Tributes to Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud
The Chief Minister said Papanna Gouds life and struggles continue to serve as an example for the present generation.
MP: 8 Workers Killed, 32 Injured in Bhind Road Accident
The labourers were returning to their village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, after completing paddy transplantation work in Gwalior
Trump tells CNN reporter Kristen Welker to be quiet during heated Oval Office exchange
Trump tells CNN reporter Kristen Welker to be quiet during heated Oval Office exchange
Celebrations erupt in Ranchi as students score major win after CM Soren cancels CGL &other exams
Celebrations erupt in Ranchi as students score major win after CM Soren cancels CGL &other exams
India needs guardrails for shadow-bank flexi loans, not blanket bans
The RBI's proposal to restrict flexible repayment loans by nonbanks could curb risks of bad-debt evergreening, but may also hurt self-employed workers and small businesses that rely on such credit
Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahato breaks hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels JSSC Exam
Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahato breaks hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels JSSC Exam
GIFT Nifty signals muted opening as US-Iran tensions lift crude prices
GIFT Nifty:
Stock Alert: Netweb Tech, DCX Systems, Manipal Health Enterprise
One97 Communication (Paytm)s promoter entity, Resilient Asset Management B.V, proposes to sell up to 4.98% equity in fintech firm through a block deal under its existing optionally convertible debenture (OCD) agreement with Antfin (Netherlands) Holding B.V. (Antfin). The economic value to be received by Resilient will be retained by Antfin under the OCD agreement.
Indo-MIM consolidated net profit rises 31.64% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 9.39% to Rs 1218.74 crore
Shree Ram Proteins reports standalone net loss of Rs 6.36 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Reported sales nil
Starbeam Ventures reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.51 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales reported at Rs 9.22 crore
Uravi Defence & Technology consolidated net profit rises 62.79% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 23.56% to Rs 10.33 crore
Godrej Housing Finance standalone net profit rises 63.93% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 21.18% to Rs 227.80 crore
Shri Ram Finance Corporation Pvt standalone net profit rises 27.55% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 18.95% to Rs 87.99 crore
Gujarat records 1,541 new breast cancer cases at GCRI in 2025
Gandhinagar Gujarat Health Minister Pruful Pansheriya on Monday urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screening, citing state data showing The post Gujarat records 1,541 new breast cancer cases at GCRI in 2025 appeared first on Bilkul Online .
TMF Holdings reports standalone net profit of Rs 1080.11 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales decline 23.81% to Rs 16.03 crore
Sales decline 99.55% to Rs 0.06 crore
Datiware Maritime Infra reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.05 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 233.33% to Rs 0.10 crore
Baba Ramdev reacts to 'Dimaagi Naxal' row, says 'Baudhik Arajakta' is undemocratic in Raipur
Baba Ramdev reacts to 'Dimaagi Naxal' row, says 'Baudhik Arajakta' is undemocratic in Raipur
Could A Nuclear Weapon Save Earth From A Dangerous Asteroid? Scientists Run New Tests
Scientists have used powerful computer simulations to examine whether a nuclear explosion could break apart a large asteroid that threatens Earth.
Odisha: 40 Injured as Bus Plunges into Field in Nayagarh
The impact shattered the buss front windshield, through which passengers managed to crawl out and escape
Built Mumbai-Pune Expressway 27 Years Ago, It's Still Pothole-Free: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari said infrastructure development must be planned with a long-term vision of 25 to 50 years instead of addressing only present-day requirements.
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns
President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North Korea's nuclear program.
Ram Temple Ex-Top Official Champat Rai Gets Clean Chit In Donation Theft Case
Lokesh Delighted as 29 AP Teachers Begin Learning Journey in Finland
Nara Lokesh expressed hope that the teachers would take these learnings back to their classrooms and develop approaches suited to Andhra Pradesh and mentor other teachers across the state.
Kazakhstan to hold first Parliamentary elections on August 23 under new Constitution
Kazakhstan is holding a national election on August 23 to form its first Kurultai. This unicameral parliament replaces the former bicameral legislature after a new constitution. Voters will select 145 representatives from seven registered party lists nationwide. Parties must achieve a five percent threshold to share the available seats. The newly elected Kurultai will legislate and oversee the government's functions.
10-metre-deep crater on Rs 36,000-crore Ganga Expressway after heavy rain
metredeep crater on Rs crore Ganga Expressway after heavy rain
HC seeks govt reply on delay in publishing prohibited land list
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has sought the state governments response to a petition challenging the authorities failure to upload the list of properties placed in the prohibited category under Section 22-A of the Registration Act on the registration departments official website. According to a Times of India report, the petitioners alleged that this inaction Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?
In July, the White House issued a rule that eliminates the system that allowed foreign pupils to remain in the country, as long as they maintained their student status
Sridhar Vembu says it is becoming difficult to do business after memory prices climb in months
Jharkhand Cabinet cancels JSSC-CGL exam; CM Hemant Soren orders probe into exams since 2014
Good old days, cuddles: Alia Bhatt shares unseen holiday pics with Ranbir, Raha
Good old days cuddles Alia Bhatt shares unseen holiday pics with Ranbir Raha
Tamil Nadu govt makes online registration mandatory for first-sale plots, flats
Tamil Nadu govt makes online registration mandatory for firstsale plots flats
Powerball jackpot August 17: The advertised $35 million prize is based on the annuity option, which is paid in annual installments over 30 years. Winners can instead choose a lump-sum cash option estimated at $15.2 million, before federal and applicable state taxes. According to Powerball, the odds of hitting the jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million. Even with those extremely low odds, the chance to win a life-changing fortune continues to draw millions of players.
Dimagi Naxal Janata Party Pops Up On Instagram, X, Says Meta Shadow-Banned Its Account
A satirical Instagram account called Dimagi Naxal Party has gone viral after gaining more than 3.7 lakh followers within a day of appearing on the platform. Much like the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the account has turned a quirky political phrase
PM would have called Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar dimagi Naxals: Kejriwal
I want to tell the Prime Minister that I, Arvind Kejriwal, am a dimaagi naxal according to him because I am a patriot, and I am proud of it, said AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal
Adani Enterprises targets Nifty crown after years of turmoil and scrutiny
The shares have surged 34% so far in 2026, putting the company on track to end the year as the top gainer on the NSE Nifty 50 Index
Philippine High School student kills classmate, then shoots self
Philippine High School student kills classmate then shoots self
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran Wedding: Venue, Date Details Out
Anirudh has a strong lineup of upcoming projects, including Jailer 2, The Paradise, Arasan, King, and AA23 x A6, among others.
Delhi University PhD Scholar Slaps Professor. Suspended, Banned From Campus
Delhi University suspends Law PhD scholar after alleged assault on professor captured on CCTV.
The Return Of Smriti Irani: Kyunki BJP Needs Its 'Giant Killer' In Uttar Pradesh
At a time when all political parties are focused on women voters, the BJP can send a big political message through Smriti Irani's comeback
Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for August 18, 2026 - check list
No AC, Ryanair passengers strip, vomit, collapse as aircraft turns air fryer
No AC Ryanair passengers strip vomit collapse as aircraft turns air fryer
TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves privilege notice over late-night order to vacate WB circuit house
Mahua Moitra filed a privilege notice against three West Bengal officials. She alleged a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct occurred. Officials asked her to vacate a circuit house late at night on August 14. Moitra stated this was part of a larger effort to impede her duties. She sought the Speaker's protection from intimidation and harassment.
Diageo has agreed to reformulate its drinks to stop adding whisky flavour to whisky or rum flavour to rum, said the government sources
Iran war: Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
Ship crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were low on Monday. Six commodity ships transited the strait, a slight increase from the weekend. No large crude carriers or LNG tankers passed through the waterway. Some vessels may have bypassed tracking by switching off transponders. This situation persists amid stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran.
'I apologise on his behalf': Vijay after minister's Karunanidhi reference
'Going Overboard': Rs 5 Lakh Fine On Maharashtra Food Body For Not Restoring Pune Shop's License
The bench, while permitting the shop to reopen its business, ordered the department to pay the owners Rs 5 lakh compensation within a month.
Chandrasekaran's exit splits Tata Sons board over succession next steps
Chandrasekarans exit splits Tata Sons board over succession next steps
Russian oppn leader Lev Shlosberg jailed for 11 years for anti-war remarks
CPI(M) slams BJP for lodging police complaints against ex-CM Manik Sarkar
Manik Sarkar has been booked for calling a Jangi-type protests to oust the BJP government to prevent its atrocious, anti-people and divisive policies
CSIR Senior Research Fellowship 2026: Who Can Apply, Deadline Here
CSIR invites applications for its Senior Research Fellowship 2026 for researchers with two years experience and published papers.
How BJP's Partition day event in Gurgaon exposed its Haryana fault lines
How BJPs Partition day event in Gurgaon exposed its Haryana fault lines
FIFA confirm Kevin Lamour exit weeks after Infantino criticism: Was he sacked?
FIFA confirm Kevin Lamour exit weeks after Infantino criticism Was he sacked
GMR Airports arm begins commercial operations at Bhogapuram's new international airport
GMR Airports announced that its subsidary, GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport (GVIAL) has commenced commercial operations at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, from 17 August 2026.
upGrad Crosses 2,000 Cr Gross Revenue in FY26; Grows EBITDA 8X to 123 Cr
upGrad Crosses 2,000 Cr Gross Revenue in FY26; Grows EBITDA 8X to 123 Cr
US Envoy Backs Trumps SAVE America Act, Cites Indias Voter ID System
Citing India's 2024 general election as a global benchmark for voter authentication, Gor backed Trump's stance that robust, universal photo identification is essential for maintaining election integrity
Bangladeshi Woman Re-Enters India Month After Deportation, Arrested
Mumbai Police arrest Bangladeshi woman for illegal re-entry after deportation last month
Utility & reliability of caste data to be assessed post-census
NUCLEAR STRIKE ON IRAN? Trump Team Is Discussing Ultimate Escalation - Report
Reports suggest the Trump administration is discussing whether nuclear weapons could be used against Iran as negotiations collapse and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Marjorie Taylor Greene says nuclear options have entered US strategy meetings, but she has not identified the officials involved or released supporting documents. No public evidence shows that Donald Trump has authorisedor decided to authorisea nuclear strike. Even consideration of such an option would mark an extraordinary and potentially catastrophic escalation. Watch.
KBR Park One Way: Check Road Diversions on Google Maps
For the convenience of commuters and to guide motorists, proper signage boards have been installed, along with the necessary traffic equipment.
Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says
Two students died in a shooting at a Philippines high school Tuesday. The incident occurred at a school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Officials confirmed the situation was under control and no other injuries were reported. This follows a similar attack in June where three students were killed. The shooting happened less than ten days after a rampage in Thailand.
'What you did was incredible': Trump meets California lifeguard and boy he rescued
