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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 7 defence firms carved out of OFB on October 15

The new companies will be formally launched by PM Modi through video conference on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The government issued an order last month, dissolving OFB with effect from October 1.
PM Narendra Modi will launch the defence firms four months after Union Cabinet cleared the board’s corporatisation to boost its efficiency (PTI)
PM Narendra Modi will launch the defence firms four months after Union Cabinet cleared the board’s corporatisation to boost its efficiency (PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:44 AM IST
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Final call on Mishra’s dismissal after evidence against son in Lakhimpur violence: BJP

New Delhi: Amid growing clamour from opposition parties seeking the dismissal of union minister of state for home affairs, Ajay Mishra, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Monday said a final call on the issue will be taken by the Prime Minister’s Office based on evidence provided by the law enforcement agencies
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Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:36 AM IST
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25 candidates in fray for bypolls to Sindagi and Hanagal seats in Karnataka

In Sindagi, Ashok Mallappa Managuli is contesting from the Indian National Congress. His father M C Managuli was the JD(S) MLA whose death necessitated the bypoll.
According to the Election Commission, 37 people filed nominations, of which 25 were found to be valid while 12 were rejected for the October 30 bypolls to the Sindagi and Hanagal Assembly constituencies in Karnataka. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
According to the Election Commission, 37 people filed nominations, of which 25 were found to be valid while 12 were rejected for the October 30 bypolls to the Sindagi and Hanagal Assembly constituencies in Karnataka. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:35 AM IST
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Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka govt for ‘sidelining’ Kannada for Hindi

In a six-part post on Twitter, Kumaraswamy accused Bommai government of neglecting Kannada as a standard practice and continued to impress the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led union government that has been charged with imposing Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states.
JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy’s the statements come at a time when Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has been accused of sidelining Kannada at major events in the state. (PTI)
JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy’s the statements come at a time when Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has been accused of sidelining Kannada at major events in the state. (PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:34 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru

Siddaramaiah urges Rahul Gandhi to take over as Cong chief

After the crisis in Rajasthan and then Punjab, the Congress is now trying to douse the fire in Karnataka by trying to lure Siddaramaiah to head to Delhi and be part of national politics.
Opposition leader in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah has refused to leave Karnataka and has aired his disapproval of any suggestions to move to Delhi. (PTI)
Opposition leader in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah has refused to leave Karnataka and has aired his disapproval of any suggestions to move to Delhi. (PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:34 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru

Remarks taken out of context: K’taka minister

Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday clarified his statement on modern women opting to be single and surrogacy, which came under sharp criticism from various quarters for being sexist and bracketing women as just objects to reproduce
Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar (far left) said that it was widely established through studies and research that families are a source of valuable mental support that is helpful in managing stressful situations (ANI)
Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar (far left) said that it was widely established through studies and research that families are a source of valuable mental support that is helpful in managing stressful situations (ANI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:34 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru

75 years of independence: Congress events to focus on farmers, Dalits

The celebrations that have begun on August 15 and will last until August 15 next year will highlight the Congress’ history and its contribution to the Freedom Struggle in an attempt to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party’s narrative on nationalism
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee activists hold party flags (PTI)
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee activists hold party flags (PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:33 AM IST
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83 million rural houses getting piped water under Centre scheme: Data

A marquee programme of the Modi government, the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to connect every rural household with a tapped water facility by 2024.
Although the mission’s deadline is over two years away, some large states have been able to cover less than a quarter of total rural households, the data show.(Pramod Thakur/HT file photo)
Although the mission’s deadline is over two years away, some large states have been able to cover less than a quarter of total rural households, the data show.(Pramod Thakur/HT file photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:31 AM IST
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By Zia Haq, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Veteran actor Nedumudi Venu dies at 73

Known for his versatile roles, Venu started his acting career in drama and later switched to the cinema, becoming a colossus in the Malayalam tinsel world for more than five decades.
Personalities from the Malayalam film industry, Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among the first to pay rich tributes to Venu. (HT Photo)
Personalities from the Malayalam film industry, Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among the first to pay rich tributes to Venu. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:32 AM IST
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By Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram

Justice Sharma sworn in as chief justice of Telangana high court

Justice Sharma is the fourth chief justice of Telangana high court after its separation from the combined Andhra Pradesh high court on January 1, 2019.
Telangana governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan administers the oath of office to Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Chief Justice of Telangana high court at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad on Monday. (ANI)
Telangana governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan administers the oath of office to Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Chief Justice of Telangana high court at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:27 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hyderabad

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Telangana Speaker convoy

The incident occurred at Kallakal when Speaker Reddy was proceeding to Banswada from Hyderabad to participate in an official programme, they said.
The deceased, a labourer, was crossing the road when the police vehicle in Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy’s convoy hit him, a release from the Speaker’s office said here. (Batthini Vinay Kumar Goud via Wikimedia Commons)
The deceased, a labourer, was crossing the road when the police vehicle in Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy’s convoy hit him, a release from the Speaker’s office said here. (Batthini Vinay Kumar Goud via Wikimedia Commons)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:27 AM IST
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By Press Trust of India, Hyderabad

Ensure CBSE affiliation to all schools: Andhra CM Jagan

During the review meeting held at the camp office, chief minister Jagan said every school should have a playground and directed the officials to map schools without playgrounds.
Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy instructed the officials to take steps to give a work order for procurement of items under Jagananna Vidya Kanuka by December. (ANI)
Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy instructed the officials to take steps to give a work order for procurement of items under Jagananna Vidya Kanuka by December. (ANI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:27 AM IST
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By Agencies, Amaravati

HC rejects plea on Kerala students’ admissions in DU

The Delhi high court was hearing a petition by a DU-aspirant seeking a “scaling mechanism” for marks scored by students from different boards in order to provide a level playing field.
The Delhi high court Monday dismissed a petition which alleged a “disproportionate” number of admissions of students from Kerala state board in Delhi University. (Agencies)
The Delhi high court Monday dismissed a petition which alleged a “disproportionate” number of admissions of students from Kerala state board in Delhi University. (Agencies)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:26 AM IST
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By Press Trust of India, New Delhi

Naidu on a mission to revive TDP’s fortunes

According to P Manohar, personal assistant of Naidu and in-charge of the constituency, the former CM would reach Kuppam at 1.30 pm on Tuesday and address a public meeting besides holding a meeting with party leaders in the evening.
N Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to Kuppam assumes significance in the wake of the recent debacle in all the local body elections in the constituency held recently. (Agencies)
N Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to Kuppam assumes significance in the wake of the recent debacle in all the local body elections in the constituency held recently. (Agencies)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:26 AM IST
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By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Minister’s son sent to 3-day police custody over UP clash

Lucknow/Lakhimpur Kheri:A local court on Monday sent Ashish Mishra, son of junior home minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’, to police custody for three days in connection with the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district last week
Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra's son Ashish Mishra being taken from crime branch office to be produced before magistrate, in Lakhimpur Kheri on Saturday (PTI)
Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra's son Ashish Mishra being taken from crime branch office to be produced before magistrate, in Lakhimpur Kheri on Saturday (PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:21 AM IST
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By Chandan Kumar and Deo Kant Pandey

Sweet display: Kerala artist makes 24-foot long Theyyam mascot with biscuits

Artist Suresh PK, better known as Davinci Suresh, toiled away tirelessly for sixteen long hours to create the 24-foot long art piece
The mascot is built of 25,000 biscuits, sweets, bread, buns, dry fruits and other bakery products (HT photo)
The mascot is built of 25,000 biscuits, sweets, bread, buns, dry fruits and other bakery products (HT photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:12 AM IST
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It is crucial we use COP 26 to show we are willing to deliver on Paris Agreement: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen

‘I really think it’s good that your Prime Minister has set some ambitious goals when it comes to renewables’
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen said it is crucial that we use COP 26 to move forward and to show that we are willing to deliver on the Paris Agreement. (ANI)
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen said it is crucial that we use COP 26 to move forward and to show that we are willing to deliver on the Paris Agreement. (ANI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:05 AM IST
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By Jayashree Nandi

India not among 11 countries allowed quarantine-free travel to Singapore

The Singapore government’s VTL scheme covers seven European countries - Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom, Germany - along with United States and Canada
Singapore will be reopening its border to vaccinated visitors from 11 countries from October 19, however, India has not been included in the list of countries allowed quarantine-free entry under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for now. (Archive)
Singapore will be reopening its border to vaccinated visitors from 11 countries from October 19, however, India has not been included in the list of countries allowed quarantine-free entry under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for now. (Archive)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 11:57 PM IST
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States flag depleting coal inventories at power plants

The Union power ministry on Sunday said “any fear of disruption in power supply is entirely misplaced”. It said the coal stock at power plants was sufficient for more than four days’ requirement and as the coal supply is being ramped, the coal stock at power plants will gradually improve
Coal transportation under progress at the coal mines of Central Coal Limited (CIL) at Bharkunda area in Ramgarh district on Monday. Few Indian states have raised concerns over depleted coal inventories in power plants. (PTI)
Coal transportation under progress at the coal mines of Central Coal Limited (CIL) at Bharkunda area in Ramgarh district on Monday. Few Indian states have raised concerns over depleted coal inventories in power plants. (PTI)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:52 PM IST
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By HT Correspondents

India set to ink key trade deals by next year

India is set to conclude three major trade agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Australia by 2022, and is close to signing early harvesttrade deals separately with the three nations, three people aware of the development said
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Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:50 PM IST
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By Rajeev Jayaswal and Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi

71 loans given in Rana Kapoor’s tenure turned bad: ED

The charge sheet by the central agency that investigates financial crimes was filed on October 1 in a Delhi court in connection with irregularities in a loan worth 514.27 crore granted to the Avantha Group by Yes Bank in 2018. HT has reviewed a copy.
Kapoor is lodged in a Mumbai jail. Gautam Thapar was arrested in August this year and is lodged in a jail in Delhi.(File photo)
Kapoor is lodged in a Mumbai jail. Gautam Thapar was arrested in August this year and is lodged in a jail in Delhi.(File photo)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:24 AM IST
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By Neeraj Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

CBI raids at premises of former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh

CBI on September 2 had arrested Deshmukh’s lawyer Anand Daga and its own sub-inspector Abhishek Tiwari for allegedly leaking confidential documents related to the preliminary enquiry against Deshmukh
CBI conducted searches at the premises of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh at multiple locations in connection with the leak of confidential documents related to the preliminary enquiry against him on allegations of corruption. (HT PHOTO)
CBI conducted searches at the premises of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh at multiple locations in connection with the leak of confidential documents related to the preliminary enquiry against him on allegations of corruption. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:48 PM IST
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Air quality slips to ‘poor’ zone at some stations in the Capital

Air quality in Delhi has started deteriorating, as seven localities out of 36in the national capital fell to the ‘poor’ category, Central Pollution Control Board data show
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Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:48 PM IST
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By Soumya Pillai, New Delhi

Cong’s Adhir Chowdhury says Mamata 'silent' on Aryan Khan case to 'please BJP'

Congress’ West Bengal president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the arrest of Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, is a conspiracy to defame the Bollywood actor and his family as he didn’t bow before the BJP.
Congress's West Bengal chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said TMC chief and chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks on every topic, but is yet to do so on Aryan Khan's arrest.
Congress's West Bengal chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said TMC chief and chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks on every topic, but is yet to do so on Aryan Khan's arrest.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:01 AM IST
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Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

ED quizzes Rajasthan CM Gehlot’s brother in fertiliser export case

Gehlot was earlier questioned on September 27 after the Rajasthan high court asked him to cooperate with the probe while asking the central anti-money laundering agency not to take any coercive action against him.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday once again questioned Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s elder brother Agrasain Gehlot in connection with a money-laundering probe (Agencies)
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday once again questioned Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s elder brother Agrasain Gehlot in connection with a money-laundering probe (Agencies)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:23 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Four arrested over ‘forced conversions’ in Karnataka

Karnataka has been seeing a surge in allegations of forced religious conversions, moral policing and hate crimes in recent times.
Last month, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said his government was considering a law to ban forced religious conversions. (AFP)
Last month, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said his government was considering a law to ban forced religious conversions. (AFP)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:02 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru

PM Modi launches India’s first private space association

The draft policies, which are being finalised, are expected to enable commercialisation of space technology and facilitate private investments in India’s space sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with dignitaries at the inauguration of Indian Space Association (ISpA) in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with dignitaries at the inauguration of Indian Space Association (ISpA) in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:25 AM IST
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‘No shortage of coal? But power plants are shutting’: Baghel counters Centre

The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) also showed that 25 such power plants had coal stocks for less than seven days as on October 3.
Amid the crisis of coal supply for power generation, 13 units of state-owned and private power generation thermal plants have stalled, leading to a shortfall of 3,330MW. (AP)
Amid the crisis of coal supply for power generation, 13 units of state-owned and private power generation thermal plants have stalled, leading to a shortfall of 3,330MW. (AP)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 11:28 PM IST
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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi

IPS officer VC Sajjanar appears before SC appointed probe panel

On August 3, 2021, the Supreme Court gave another six months to the commission to file final report on the encounter killing of four accused in the case of gang-rape and murder of the young veterinarian.
The Commission recorded the statements of Sajjanar and he will again appear before it on Tuesday.(HT File)
The Commission recorded the statements of Sajjanar and he will again appear before it on Tuesday.(HT File)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:47 PM IST
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