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Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more

Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more

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Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar receives the list of cabinet ministers from the Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, at the Lok Bhavan, in Thiruvananthapuram. Photo: X/@KeralaGovernor via PTI Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18 A day before his swearing-in ceremony, Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Sunday (May 17, 2026) unveiled the 20-member Council of Ministers of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Congress will have 11 Ministers in the Cabinet – Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, K. Muraleedharan, A.P. Anil Kumar, P.C. Vishnunadh, T. Siddique, Bindu Krishna, K.A. Thulasi, Roji M. John, M. Liju and O.J. Janeesh. India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership India and Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors. Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit Trade and energy supplies will top …

Rakesh Bedi shuns propaganda claims around Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Film paise kama rahi hai toh digest nahi hua’

Rakesh Bedi shuns propaganda claims around Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Film paise kama rahi hai toh digest nahi hua’

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Actor Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar franchise has smashed box-office records, but the film has found itself at the centre of a growing debate, with a section of viewers branding it “propaganda”. Now, actor Rakesh Bedi, who has been earning praise for his portrayal of Jameel Jamali in the film, has dismissed the criticism. Dhurandhar 2, led by Ranveer Singh, was released on March 19. The actor has suggested that the backlash is driven more by jealousy than genuine concern, especially given the film’s roaring commercial success. Rakesh Bedi on propaganda label In an interview with Zoom, Rakesh came out in support of Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller, dismissing claims that the film carries a propaganda-driven narrative. He said, “It was timely. Timely matlab in the sense ki char din panch din das din aapke comments aaye but log toh kuch aur hi bol rahe hai. Log toh aaj bhi bol rahe hai ki housefull hai. I did a theatre in Delhi when the film first released and I asked one fan who was doing hand gestures what …

‘Ranveer Singh can sniff out Nutella, Vicky Kaushal can digest a brick, Yami Gautam loves chai’: Celeb trainer Mustafa Ahmed on Bollywood stars’ foodie side | Bollywood News

‘Ranveer Singh can sniff out Nutella, Vicky Kaushal can digest a brick, Yami Gautam loves chai’: Celeb trainer Mustafa Ahmed on Bollywood stars’ foodie side | Bollywood News

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Before becoming popular as Rizwan in Dhurandhar 2, Mustafa Ahmed had already built a name behind the scenes as a celebrity fitness trainer trusted by some of Bollywood’s biggest stars. He recently opened up about his experience with them, offering a candid glimpse into their personalities, especially their eating habits. In a conversation with HT City, Mustafa said all the celebs he has trained are foodies, including Bollywood’s resident Greek god Hrithik Roshan. “All of them are foodies. Right from Hrithik Roshan. He can eat! I’ve seen him eat 13-14 ghee waali chapatis and he only stopped eating because the next chapati took time to be brought to him. He’s an absolute foodie,” he told HT City. ‘Vicky Kaushal can digest a brick’ He then spoke about Vicky Kaushal’s incredible metabolism. “Vicky Kaushal can eat a brick and digest it. I don’t know what kind of metabolism he has. It’s so difficult to make him put on weight or put on muscle. You know, Vicky can just eat anything and just digest it.” ALSO READ: …

‘Hrithik Roshan can eat 14 chapatis, Vicky Kaushal can digest a brick’: Dhurandhar actor and trainer Mustafa Ahmed

‘Hrithik Roshan can eat 14 chapatis, Vicky Kaushal can digest a brick’: Dhurandhar actor and trainer Mustafa Ahmed

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Before he became an undercover spy alongside Ranveer Singh in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar The Revenge, actor Mustafa Ahmed began his journey in the industry as a celebrity trainer. Speaking of his star clients, Mustafa says, “All of them are foodies. Right from Hrithik Roshan. He can eat! I’ve seen him eat 13-14 ghee waali chapatis and he only stopped eating because the next chapati took time to be brought to him. He’s an absolute foodie.” Talking about Vicky Kaushal, who Mustafa was going to train for Ashwatthama, the trainer reveals, “Vicky Kaushal can eat a brick and digest it. I don’t know what kind of metabolism he has. It’s so difficult to make him put on weight or put on muscle. You know, Vicky can just eat anything and just digest it.” Hrithik Roshan, Mustafa Ahmed and Vicky Kaushal “Yami Gautam loves her chai and ghar ka khana. I can tell you that when it comes to Nutella, Ranveer Singh can sniff it out. He will just go and find where Nutella …

News18 Afternoon Digest: US Reportedly Hit ‘Military Facilities’ Near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone & Other Top News | India News

News18 Afternoon Digest: US Reportedly Hit ‘Military Facilities’ Near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone & Other Top News | India News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 13:44 IST We are also covering: Netanyahu’s Coffee Shop Video AI-Generated? Grok’s Claim Fuels Israeli PM’s ‘Death’ Rumours and other top news. U.S. Navy sailors stand small craft action team watch on a catwalk of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. (Photo: Reuters/File) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on US-Israel-Iran war as it enters day 17 and reportedly US fighter jets reportedly struck military facilities on a mountain near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a request from US President Donald Trump to deploy warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other top news. US Strikes ‘Military Facilities’ Near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone: Report As the war entered its 17th day, US fighter jets reportedly struck military facilities on a mountain near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to Al Jazeera, which cited Voice of America’s Persian-language service. The report said sounds of intense explosions were heard in the area behind the zone following the strikes. …

News18 Afternoon Digest: EC To Announce Assembly Poll Dates At 4 PM, Iran Vows To ‘Pursue, Kill’ Bibi & Other Top News | India News

News18 Afternoon Digest: EC To Announce Assembly Poll Dates At 4 PM, Iran Vows To ‘Pursue, Kill’ Bibi & Other Top News | India News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 14:06 IST We are also covering: Can US President Trump Secure Strait Of Hormuz With Global Show Of Force Against Iran? and other top news. Election Commission of India (PTI File) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Assembly election date announcement as the Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4:00 PM on Sunday; Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to continue pursuing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other top news. Election Commission To Announce Assembly Poll Dates For Four States, Puducherry Today The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4:00 PM on Sunday at Vigyan Bhawan to make an announcement related to upcoming elections. According to sources, the poll schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Assam is expected to be announced during the briefing. Read more ‘If Still Alive…’: Iran Vows To ‘Pursue, Kill’ Netanyahu Amid His Assassination Rumours Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to continue …

News18 Evening Digest: US Reacts After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day & Other Top News | India News

News18 Evening Digest: US Reacts After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day & Other Top News | India News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 18:05 IST We are also covering: Why Has Kharg Island, Long Untouched In The Iran War, Suddenly Caught Donald Trump’s Attention? and other top news. Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots. In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Israel Iran War as Israel hit 30 Iranian fuel depots. The move went far beyond what the United States expected after being notified in advance, triggering the first significant disagreement between the allies since the war began eight days ago. Check this other top stories here. ‘WTF’: How US Reacted After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots on Saturday went far beyond what the United States expected after being notified in advance, triggering the first significant disagreement between the allies since the war began eight days ago, Axios reported, citing a US official, an Israeli official and a source with knowledge of the matter. Read more Indonesia Inks $200–$350 Million Deal To Buy BrahMos Missiles From India …

News18 Evening Digest: Tehran Residents Wake Up To Acid Rain After Strikes On Oil Refineries | World News

News18 Evening Digest: Tehran Residents Wake Up To Acid Rain After Strikes On Oil Refineries | World News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 18:23 IST We are also covering: India’s First Ring Metro Unveiled In Delhi, Gift Nifty Down 274 Points, Signals Gap-Down Monday, and more. An explosion erupted following strikes near Azadi Tower close to Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on March 7, 2026. (Image: AFP) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Middle East conflict and other key stories. UAE Official Calls Report Of Strike On Iran Desalination Plant ‘Fake News’ The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports of launching its first retaliatory attack on Iran on Sunday, after reports surfaced that it struck a desalination facility. The UAE had long been contemplating a response to waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks. Read More Iran Clerics Choose Khamenei Successor But Withhold Name; Israel Says Replacement Will Be Targeted Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has reached a decision on who will become the country’s next Supreme Leader, though the name of the chosen cleric has not yet been made public, according to Iranian media reports. Read …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israel’s Haifa Refinery, Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News | India News

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israel’s Haifa Refinery, Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News | India News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 13:47 IST We are also covering: Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead and other top news. Iran launched fresh attacks on the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo: File/Reuters) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Iran-Israel conflict as Iran claimed that its missiles struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa; Iran’s President Vows ‘Forceful’ Response To American, Israeli Attack, and other top news of the day. Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers As Military Escalation Continues Iran has launched fresh attacks on the United States (US) Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain, killing 21 soldiers, the Tehran Times reported. Their footage purportedly showed a fire at the spot. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, is facing a major military escalation following a direct missile and drone assault by Iranian forces. Read more Iran Strikes Israel’s Haifa Refinery …

News18 Evening Digest: Trump Promises ‘Complete Destruction, Certain Death’ In Tehran, Iran Apologises To Neighbours | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Trump Promises ‘Complete Destruction, Certain Death’ In Tehran, Iran Apologises To Neighbours | India News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 19:18 IST We are also covering: Trailer release of Dhurandhar 2, flipkart layoffs and Ram Rahim Singh being acquitted in journalist’s murder case. A file photo of US President Donald Trump (AP) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Middle East conflict and other key stories. ‘Iran Will Be Hit Very Hard Today’: Trump Promises ‘Complete Destruction, Certain Death’ In Tehran US President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed that Iran would be hit very hard today, and certain areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting before would be marked for “complete destruction and certain death.” READ MORE Iran President Apologises To Neighbouring Countries For Attacks, Says ‘Will Not Strike Unless…’ Iranian Presdient Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday apologised to neighbouring countries that were targeted in recent Iranian attacks, saying Tehran would avoid striking regional states unless assaults on Iran originated from their territory. READ MORE Air India, IndiGo Resume Limited Flights To Gulf To Evacuate Stranded Passengers Amid Iran War Air travel between …