Top news of the day: At least 17 dead in Hyderabad Gulzar Houz fire accident; ISRO says PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission could not be accomplished due to third stage pressure issue, and more
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At least 17 dead in Hyderabad Gulzar Houz fire accident; ISRO says PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission could not be accomplished due to third stage pressure issue, and more in top news of 18 May, 2025
A major fire broke out inside a home near Gulzar Houz of Charminar area of the Old City on Sunday morning (May 18, 2025), claiming at least 17 lives, as per preliminary reports from multiple hospitals. “The death toll has increased to 17,” confirmed GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan during his visit to the Osmania General Hospital mortuary. So far, 15 bodies have arrived at the mortuary, with the remaining expected to be brought in shortly. Emergency services, including private and government hospitals, rushed to the scene to aid rescue operations.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) could not accomplish its 101st launch, the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, on Sunday (May 18, 2025). Minutes after PSLV-C61 with the EOS-09 earth observation satellite lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:59 a.m., the space agency said that the mission could not be accomplished due to an ‘observation’ in the third stage of the launch vehicle.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Sunday (May 18, 2025) stressed that neither the judiciary nor the executive, but the Constitution of India was supreme and its pillars must work together. The Chief Justice said he was glad that the country has not just strengthened but has also developed on the social and economic fronts and continues to do so.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host the first U.K.-EU Summit since Brexit, as the Labour government attempts to “reset” ties with the bloc, some nine years after the U.K. left the EU. The two sides, which will meet in London on Monday (May 19, 2025), are expected to announce a defence and security pact, agreements related to trade and a joint statement on the geopolitical situation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled on Sunday (May 18, 2025) that Israel was open to a deal with Hamas that would include “ending the fighting” in Gaza, laying out conditions for such an agreement.
Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh struck fine half-centuries to rescue Punjab Kings and help them to a competitive 219 for 5 against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday (May 18, 2025). PBKS, currently on 15 points and in a good position to make the playoffs, were reduced to 34/3 in only the fourth over with RR’s right-arm pacer Tushar Deshpande (2/37) getting rid of openers Priyansh Arya (9) and Prabhsimran Singh (21).
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to CMs of seven States and a Union territory, not ruled by BJP, urging them to oppose the Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court on time frames for Governors and Present to act on Bills referred to them under Article 200 of the Constitution. He underlined the need for a coordinated legal strategy before the court and present a united front to preserve and protect the basic structure of the Constitution.
Senior BJP leader H. Raja was hospitalized after collapsing during a public event in Chennai, receiving immediate assistance from Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan.
Confident Group, led by C.J. Roy, pioneered Sarjapur real estate, expanding significantly in Bengaluru, Kerala, and Dubai.
Supreme Court overturns Madras HC directive for accused to marry for bail, citing concerns over pre-judging allegations.
C.J. Roy, founder of Confident Group, died by suicide during an Income Tax raid in Bengaluru, raising concerns over pressure.
Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 received 28,456 nominations for seven Corporations and 116 Municipalities, with voting on February 11.
Congress protests in Himachal and Punjab against the Centre's renaming and dilution of MGNREGA, aiming to restore employment rights.
CPI(M) activists in Ongole demand the continuation of the old MGNREGA scheme to ensure financial security for rural communities.
The group of doctors arrested in connection with the November 10 Red Fort car-borne suicide attack that killed over a dozen people, were allegedly conspiring to bomb the outlets of a global coffee chain, whose founder is a Jew, a source in the government told The Hindu.
A communication from British Council Chennai notes the physical library shuts down on February 15. Library services will however continue in an enhanced digital format. In a larger development, the Council will be shifting to a new space, relinquishing its famous address, 737 Anna Salai
Neelambur junction in Coimbatore faces severe evening traffic congestion, prompting calls for immediate management and infrastructure improvements.
Sunetra Pawar is set to become Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister amid ongoing discussions about NCP leadership and reunification.
Following public outrage over tobacco-related advertisements on State-run buses, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday directed all road transport corporations in the State to immediately stop carrying advertisements linked to tobacco products and remove those already displayed.
A.P. Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad demands an error-free Resurvey 2.0 to build trust among farmers.