18-10-2024 WASHINGTON/ SANA’A: The US says it has carried out “precision strikes” against five weapons storage locations in areas of Yemen controlled by the Houthi movement. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were part of the operation that targeted hardened underground facilities housing missiles and other munitions …

18-10-2024 BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU could “draw lessons” from a contested Italian policy of processing migrants offshore in Albania, as leaders of the 27 member states hold an EU summit focusing on migration. Ahead of the Brussels summit, she wrote to EU …

Sports; 18 Oct 2024 (PMI): A brilliant unbeaten 74 from Anneke Bosch fired South Africa into the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 and ended Australia’s reign after three successive titles. A fine bowling display from the Proteas restricted the defending champions to 134 for five, Beth …

Hyderabad, Oct.17 (PMI): Amer Ali Khan, MLC, has submitted a letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy requesting immediate redressal concerning the omission of the term “Minorities” in two recent GOs issued by his government.         Khan highlighted the exclusion of minorities from G.O.Ms. No. 18, issued by the Planning Department on …

Hyderabad; 17 Oct 2024 (PMI): Day 1 marked a thrilling and action-packed day at the Telangana Police Duty Meet 2024, where officers from various police units of the State demonstrated exceptional skills and professionalism in a series of competitive events aimed at testing their readiness in various law enforcement areas …

HYDERABAD:’17 Oct 24: Income Tax (IT) officials launched a series of raids across Hyderabad and its surrounding districts, including Ranga Reddy, Medak, and Sangareddy, targeting prominent real estate businesses and political figures. The coordinated operation saw searches at 30 locations simultaneously. Among the key targets were homes and offices of …

HYDERABAD: IAS officer Ilambarithi has officially taken charge as the new Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The handover took place following the state government’s orders issued on Wednesday night, assigning him additional responsibilities as GHMC Commissioner. Ilambarithi replaces Amrapali, who served as the GHMC Commissioner until her …

17-10-2024 GENEVA: Millions of people across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, the World Food Program (WFP) said on Tuesday, warning that its ability to provide relief risks being stymied by funding shortfalls. Amid unprecedented drought conditions, a record five countries Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and …

17-10-2024 Bureau Report + Agencies NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI: India’s main opposition Congress party has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to take all political parties into confidence regarding worsening ties with Canada a day after the two countries said they expelled each other’s diplomats. Ties deteriorated further on Monday with …

17-10-2024 BEIRUT: At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli bombings of homes and a healthcare centre in Qana, a Lebanese village that suffered Israeli massacres in 1996 and 2006. Israeli attacks killed at least 61 people across Gaza on Tuesday, including 10 members of the Abu Taamiya family. …