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]Suspected terrorist held in Delhi, AK-47 rifle seized
The arrested foreigner Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali was living in Delhi as an Indian national named Ali Ahmed Noori
Published on Oct 12, 2021 11:15 AM IST
Another encounter breaks out in Shopian, day after killing of 3 terrorists
In Monday's encounter in Shopian, three terrorists of The Resistance Front (TRF), including the one involved in the recent killing of a street hawker, were killed, the police said.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 10:37 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
NIA files a fresh case against TRF; raids 16 locations in J&K;
The raids conducted by the NIA are part of a crackdown on the over ground workers, who assisted TRF in recent attacks on civilians and other activities in the Kashmir Valley
Published on Oct 12, 2021 10:16 AM IST
By Neeraj Chauhan
Mundra port drugs seizure: NIA raids 5 locations in NCR
The consignment was intercepted by the Directorate of Revenue and Intelligence (DRI) on the basis of specific intelligence that high-quality heroin was being smuggled in two containers from Afghanistan to Gujarat’s Mundra port via Iran’s Bandar Abbas port
Published on Oct 12, 2021 10:08 AM IST
By Neeraj Chauhan
Indian airports to add over 22.5 million passenger handling capacity
In the first week of September, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had set eight policy targets for coming 100 days including setting up of five new airports, six heliports and commissioning of 50 new commercial routes under the ‘Udey Desh Ka Aam Nagarik’ or UDAN scheme
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:54 AM IST
India's daily Covid-19 cases at 14,313; lowest in 224 days
This is a fall of 21 per cent from Monday, when 18,132 people tested positive for the viral illness.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:52 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral, New Delhi
Will Quad stand-up to dragon breathing fire from Indo-Pacific to Ladakh?
Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for "reunification" of Taiwan and PLA's unusually aggressive and patronising statement post October 13 India-China dialogue on Ladakh border resolution is a challenge to Quad as it has a potential for vertical escalation and destabilising the Indo-Pacific.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:37 AM IST
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Central govt orders power firms to boost supply to Delhi
- The central government also urged the states to use unallocated power for supplying electricity to consumers of the state and in case of surplus power, the states have been requested to intimate so that this power can be reallocated to other needy states.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:24 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
CBI books firm, directors for cheating SBI-led consortium
CBI has booked the firm, Trimax IT Infrastructure and Services Ltd, and its managing director, Surya Prakash Madrecha, and director Chandra Prakash Madrecha
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:04 AM IST
News updates from HT: PM to address 28th NHRC foundation day programme today
- Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:53 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Will the festive season trigger the third wave?
As we begin the festivities the most pertinent question being asked is, is the worst over for India and has Covid-19 now turned into an endemic, as being suggested by few experts or is it the lull before the storm?
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:34 AM IST
By Vertika Kanaujia
Monsoon has started withdrawal from east India, says IMD
Isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is very likely over central Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa during the next 3 days, the weather forecast said
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:53 AM IST
Online booking for Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala opens
The decision about entry of devotees at Sabrimala during the pilgrimage season was taken by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan after a meeting held earlier this month to review the Covid-19 situation in the state.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:14 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
HC nixes Goa’s bid to introduce reservations in PG medical courses
In a notification issued in May last year, the Goa government sought to implement reservations to the postgraduate courses at the Goa Medical College (GMC) to the extent of 41% in favour of STs (12%); SCs (2%) and OBCs (27%) from 2021-2022 academic year
Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:58 AM IST
By Gerard de Souza
Tamil Nadu rural elections: Counting of votes today
The polling took place on October 6 and 9 across nine districts in the state.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:49 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Fewer tests, lower Covid numbers recorded on Maharashtra shutdown day
Total number of active Covid patients in Maharashtra currently stands at 32,115 and the statewide death toll has reached 139,578
Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:27 AM IST
BJP holds meeting on 2022 UP polls, devises 100-day strategy. Details here
The political situation in Uttar Pradesh in view of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident was discussed at the strategy meeting on Monday, according to Livehindustan. The BJP has prepared a presentation listing out the welfare schemes that the government has initiated and needed to be conveyed to the voters.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:59 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Mumbai police summons former cop Param Bir Singh for questioning
- The former cop is facing at least five criminal cases in Maharashtra.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:26 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Akhilesh Yadav to begin 'Vijay Yatra' today, BJP slams his AC ‘rath’
- Akhilesh Yadav will travel in a Mercedes bus, which has been turned into a 'rath' having his posters displayed on one side and that of party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on the other.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:09 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Congress holds silent protests across India, seeks union minister’s removal
Party leaders including general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra observed ‘maun vrat’ (silent protest) at the Gandhi statue near Lucknow’s Grand Post Office (GPO) while Delhi Congress held a silent protest at Jantar Mantar in solidarity with farmers.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:58 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Farmers to observe 'Shaheed Kisan Diwas' today
- The SKM has urged people to light five candles outside their houses at 8pm on Tuesday.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:56 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PM Modi to address 28th NHRC foundation day programme today
- Union home minister Amit Shah and NHRC chairperson Justice Arun Kumar Mishra will also be present during the event.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:42 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal to begin his two-day Punjab visit today
AAP, which is already the main opposition party in Punjab after winning 20 seats in 2017 is trying to take advantage of the flux in state's ruling party, the Congress. It is also highlighting the issues in the Akalis' 10-year-long rule to emerge on top in assembly elections this time.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:37 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
LIVE: Quad navies set to kick off 2nd phase of Malabar drills
- Breaking News Updates October 12, 2021: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 11:16 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
A day after quitting NC, Devender Rana, Surjeet Slathia join BJP
Rana, who was a key aide of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, said he joined the BJP because of the party’s positive response to his efforts to set a “Jammu narrative” through “Jammu Declaration” .
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:22 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
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.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:59 AM IST
By Rahul Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Final call on Mishra’s dismissal after evidence against son: BJP
The minister’s son, Ashish Mishra was arrested on Saturday in connection with the violence that erupted In Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3, in which eight people including four farmers, were killed.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:06 AM IST
By Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
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.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:35 AM IST
By Press Trust Of India, Bengaluru
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.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:34 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru