Hyderabad, October 5(PMI)The Telangana government is facing legal challenges after a writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court questioning its decision to provide 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies. The move has created uncertainty over both the quota’s implementation and the schedule for upcoming …

Hyderabad, October 5(Vijaya Laxmi-PMI) The immersion of Goddess Durga idols in Hyderabad, marking the end of the Navaratri festivities, was delayed on Sunday morning as heavy rains lashed the city. Despite the downpour, the process concluded peacefully by evening. The continuous rainfall hampered the movement of immersion processions, resulting in …

Hyderabad, October 5(PMI) Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Sunday, flooding major roads and residential colonies, and bringing city life to a standstill. The downpour, which began in the early hours, led to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic disruptions across several parts of the city. Low-lying areas bore the brunt of …

The passing of Ayatollah Sistani’s Wife Hyderabad, October 5 (PMI) Expressions of condolence and prayers for her soul continue worldwide.However, in Hyderabad, some local scholars and religious figures have remained silent, with no condolence meetings or collective prayer sessions organized. Sources suggest that commitments such as khums collection or other …

05-10-2025 Bureau Report NEW DELHI/ HYDERABAD: Indian authorities said on Saturday they are investigating if contaminated cough syrup caused the deaths of nine children in a central state after a batch of the medication was found to contain dangerous levels of a toxic chemical. The Health Ministry said samples of …

05-10-2025 GAZA STRIP: Hamas has submitted its response to US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, with the group agreeing to hand over administration of the enclave to Palestinian technocrats and free all Israeli captives. The Palestinian group’s response did not address the crucial issue of its disarmament, but it said …

05-10-2025 TOKYO: Sanae Takaichi has been elected as the head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is therefore likely to become the next prime minister and the first woman to lead the country. Takaichi beat Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, in a run-off …

05-10-2025 ROME: Workers in Italy joined a general strike on Friday, not for better pay or conditions, but in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Large crowds took to the streets of multiple cities amid a growing wave of protest across Europe at Israel’s bombardment and blockade of the Gaza …

05-10-2025 MUNICH: Germany’s Munich airport has halted flights for the second time in 24 hours, after more unconfirmed drone sightings. In a statement on Friday evening, the airport said that flights were suspended at 21:30 local time (20:30 GMT), with around 6,500 passengers affected. At least 17 flights were also …

05-10-2025 WASHINGTON: A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to block United States President Donald Trump’s bid to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco on Friday is the first …