At least 17 killed in fire at a building in Gulzar Houz near Charminar
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.
PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission could not be accomplished due to third stage pressure issue: ISRO
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.
Constitution of India supreme, its pillars must work together: CJI Gavai
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.
Defence, trade and geopolitics on the cards at U.K.’s ‘reset’ summit with EU
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.
Gaza talks in Doha now include ending war or truce: PM office
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.
IPL 2025, RR vs PBKS: Wadhera, Shashank hit half-centuries as Punjab make 219/5 against Rajasthan
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).
Stalin requests CMs to oppose Presidential reference; underlines need to evolve a coordinated legal strategy
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.
Bahujan Samaj Party appoints Akash Anand as chief national coordinator
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday (May 18, 2025) appointed Akash Anand as the party’s chief national coordinator, during a special meeting held in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by the BSP central executive committee, senior office bearers at both the national and State levels, and representatives from across the country.
Stop misusing patriotism as a political weapon: Assam Congress to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Assam Congress has advised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to stop “misusing patriotism as a political weapon” by targeting MP Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife with “vague accusations”. The party reacted to the Chief Minister’s post on X, questioning the inclusion of Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi in a Congress list of leaders for delegations to be sent abroad to explain India’s position on Pakistan-based terrorism.
Preparations underway for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Sikkim after five years
The Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, set to resume after a gap of five years, holds religious significance to Hindus as well as Jains and Buddhists.
U.S. Embassy in India warns people staying beyond their authorised period to face deportation or ban on travelling to U.S.
The U.S. Embassy in India on Saturday (May 17, 2025) warned that people who stay in the U.S. beyond their authorised period of stay will face deportation or a permanent ban on travelling to the U.S. in the future. In a post shared on X, the U.S. Embassy in India stated, “If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future.”
Published – May 18, 2025 06:11 pm IST
