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Indian, American, Japanese, Australian navies kick off Malabar drills
The Indian Navy is taking part in the second phase of Malabar naval drills with INS Ranvijay, INS Satpura, P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft, and a submarine
![Ships participate in the Malabar naval exercise in Bay of Bengal in November 2020. India and three other Quad countries participated in the exercise. (PTI) Ships participate in the Malabar naval exercise in Bay of Bengal in November 2020. India and three other Quad countries participated in the exercise. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/91c5f44c-2b26-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1634020871972.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:11 PM IST
Himachal byelections: Nominations of six candidates rejected after scrutiny
Main contest between Pratibha Singh of Congress and Brig Kushal Chand Thakur in Mandi parliamentary constituency
![The byelections in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency besides Arki, Jubbal-Kotkhai and Fatehpur assembly segments will be held on October 30. (HT file photo) The byelections in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency besides Arki, Jubbal-Kotkhai and Fatehpur assembly segments will be held on October 30. (HT file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/afa4f8dc-2b26-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634020752055.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:09 PM IST
By HT Correspondent
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
![New terminal building of Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport inaugurated by Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday. (ANI Photo) New terminal building of Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport inaugurated by Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday. (ANI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/91ed5478-2b13-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634012651062.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:54 AM IST
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
![CBI conducted searches at nine locations including the residential and office premises of the firm in Mumbai and Kolhapur. (AFP Photo) CBI conducted searches at nine locations including the residential and office premises of the firm in Mumbai and Kolhapur. (AFP Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/77dd4702-2b0c-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634009650765.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:04 AM IST
Three terrorists killed in J&K;’s Shopian in overnight firefight
Three exchanges of fire were on Monday reported across the Valley on the day five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed in an exchange of fire with heavily armed terrorists in a forested area at Surankote in Poonch district
![One terrorist was killed in another exchange of fire with security forces in Verinag. A policeman was also injured. (ANI Photo/Representative use) One terrorist was killed in another exchange of fire with security forces in Verinag. A policeman was also injured. (ANI Photo/Representative use)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/b7941f94-2b0a-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634009710764.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 09:05 AM IST
Impact of stubble fires in Delhi’s air to stay negligible this week
According to Safar, the predominant pollutant in Delhi’s air on Monday was PM 10, which is particulate matter with diameter less than 10 micrometres, or dust
![Delhi’s air quality index was likely to stay in the moderate band for the next three days due to prevailing conditions. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO) Delhi’s air quality index was likely to stay in the moderate band for the next three days due to prevailing conditions. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/e5be6066-2b08-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634008210642.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:40 AM IST
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
![Conditions are becoming favourable for monsoon’s further withdrawal from most parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal apart from more parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and some parts of northeast India during the next 2 days. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo) Conditions are becoming favourable for monsoon’s further withdrawal from most parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal apart from more parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and some parts of northeast India during the next 2 days. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/faa05f96-2b05-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634006830527.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:53 AM IST
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
![Currently, Pune tops in Maharashtra in the number of active Covid patients with 8,465 such cases, followed by Mumbai with 5,969 and Thane with 4,446 cases. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO) Currently, Pune tops in Maharashtra in the number of active Covid patients with 8,465 such cases, followed by Mumbai with 5,969 and Thane with 4,446 cases. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/150x84/e9dba4e2-2afe-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634003829931.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:27 AM IST
Delhi BJP says will celebrate Chhath, but with Covid protocols
Addressing a joint press conference on Monday with Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari, Gupta said, “We, today declare that we together will celebrate Chhath in the entire city keeping in mind the corona safety guidelines. The preparations will be ensured through the municipal corporations. Our party workers will ensure that all arrangements are in place.”
![Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari has been critical of the Delhi government regarding the ban on Chhath puja while Dusshera, Ramlila and other public gatherings were allowed.(PTI file photo) Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari has been critical of the Delhi government regarding the ban on Chhath puja while Dusshera, Ramlila and other public gatherings were allowed.(PTI file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/148x111/d0f47378-2abd-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1634000177430_1634000375614.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:29 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, 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.
![Punjab Congress leaders during a ‘maun vrat’ protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Amritsar. Punjab Congress leaders during a ‘maun vrat’ protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Amritsar.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/148x111/e866ca9a-2abf-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633981566953_1633998519735.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:58 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Uttarakhand transport minister, son join Congress
“I have returned to my family...It’s my ghar wapsi (homecoming). There cannot be a happier day than today for me. I am feeling very relaxed,” said Arya, a six-time legislator and a prominent Dalit face in Uttarakhand.
![Uttarakhand minister and senior BJP leader Yashpal Arya and his son BJP MLA Sanjeev Arya join Congress party.(ANI Photo) Uttarakhand minister and senior BJP leader Yashpal Arya and his son BJP MLA Sanjeev Arya join Congress party.(ANI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/ANI-20211011183-0_1633996501895_1633996513592.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:25 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Dehradun
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” .
![Devender Rana and Surjit Silothia join the BJP in presence of Union ministers on Monday.(ANI Photo) Devender Rana and Surjit Silothia join the BJP in presence of Union ministers on Monday.(ANI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/devender-rana-joins-bjp_1633937254768_1633996339992.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:22 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir records lowest Covid cases in 8 months
Since the first week of February, when the first wave of the pandemic had hit bottom in Jammu and Kashmir and cases were occasionally running below 50, this is the lowest daily caseload in the UT after the second wave hit
![The number of patients who were cured in Jammu and Kashmir was 95 with active Covid cases reaching 1,049. (Image for representational purpose) The number of patients who were cured in Jammu and Kashmir was 95 with active Covid cases reaching 1,049. (Image for representational purpose)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/364ac608-2aed-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633995969025.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:16 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
DK Boora takes over as Jammu frontier BSF chief
DK Boora succeeds NS Jamwal, who was elevated to the rank of additional director general of BSF Western Command, Chandigarh
![DK Boora has also served in the prestigious SPG which looks after the after security of the country’s prime minister. (HT Photo) DK Boora has also served in the prestigious SPG which looks after the after security of the country’s prime minister. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/a52c5268-2aec-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633995789034.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:13 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Jammu
Mehbooba: Central agencies targeting Aryan due to surname Khan
Mehbooba said that central agencies are after Aryan because of his surname Khan; termed his detention a ‘travesty of justice’
![Former J&K chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has come out in support of Aryan Khan, becoming the first mainstream leader from the region who has reacted on the issue. (Ht file photo) Former J&K chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has come out in support of Aryan Khan, becoming the first mainstream leader from the region who has reacted on the issue. (Ht file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/1b7bc30a-2aec-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633995609134.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:10 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Organic farming attracts Himachal fruit growers
Himachal fruit growers say the switch to natural farming has also brought down their input costs, thereby increasing the profit margin
![The chemical free, low cost and climate resilient SPNF technique is being promoted for agriculture and horticulture crops in Himachal Pradesh through the Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yojana. (HT file photo) The chemical free, low cost and climate resilient SPNF technique is being promoted for agriculture and horticulture crops in Himachal Pradesh through the Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yojana. (HT file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/3626d876-2ae6-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633995309047.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:05 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
Security forces eliminate TRF militant in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora
Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar was involved in the killing of taxi union chief Mohammad Shafi Lone last week, say police
![A member of security forces stands guard at a checkpoint in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday. (PTI) A member of security forces stands guard at a checkpoint in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/d24ef212-2aad-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633994468943.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 04:51 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Mandi had high hopes from Jai Ram: Pratibha
The double engine government has failed at all fronts that too despite the national BJP chief being from Himachal, says Congress nominee from Mandi Pratibha Singh
![Congress nominee from Mandi Pratibha Singh also flayed the central government on the farm laws and inflation. (HT file photo) Congress nominee from Mandi Pratibha Singh also flayed the central government on the farm laws and inflation. (HT file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/f4b09104-2ae8-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633994288844.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:48 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
HP drug makers write to PM to save crisis-hit pharma industry
HP drug makers want the central government to form a ‘Pharmaceutical Raw and Packaging Material Task Force’ to protect the crisis-hit pharma industry
![In a letter written to PM Narendra Modi, president of HP Drug Manufacturers Association Rajesh Gupta said the task force should comprise members of various ministries. (Image for representational purpose) In a letter written to PM Narendra Modi, president of HP Drug Manufacturers Association Rajesh Gupta said the task force should comprise members of various ministries. (Image for representational purpose)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/d9f35b4a-2ae7-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633993928861.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:42 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
HP bypolls: Jai Ram takes jibe at Navjot Sidhu
Jai Ram said that Congress’ star campaigner in Himachal, Navjot Singh Sidhu, inflicted insult on leader Rahul Gandhi and the party
![Himachal chief minister Jai Ram Thakur and BJP’s Arki candidate Ratan Pal Singh during an election campaign on Monday. (HT Photo) Himachal chief minister Jai Ram Thakur and BJP’s Arki candidate Ratan Pal Singh during an election campaign on Monday. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/a8c697dc-2ae5-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633992788655.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:23 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
Bilaspur mandi supervisor booked for graft
The graft by the Bilaspur mandi supervisor is said to have caused losses to the government, but it is not clear how much loss he has caused
![The Bilaspur mandi supervisor has been booked under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the graft. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The Bilaspur mandi supervisor has been booked under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the graft. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/71ef9822-2ad5-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633985887528.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:28 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ambala
Two killed, four hurt in Karnal accident
Two people were killed while four sustained injuries after a tractor-trailer had a head-on collision with a mini-bus near Rajepur village of Karnal on Monday morning.
![Two people were killed while four sustained injuries after a tractor-trailer had a head-on collision with a mini-bus near Rajepur village of Karnal on Monday morning. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Two people were killed while four sustained injuries after a tractor-trailer had a head-on collision with a mini-bus near Rajepur village of Karnal on Monday morning. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/0c745758-2ad5-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633985647379.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:24 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Karnal
Monetary dispute: Acid attack on elderly man in Raikot
The victim suffered burns on his back in the acid attack and has been admitted to the Civil Hospital in Raikot; the accused and the victim had a monetary dispute
![Four members of a family were involved in the acid attack in Raikot. A monetary dispute over tractors is to blame. (Representative Image/HT File) Four members of a family were involved in the acid attack in Raikot. A monetary dispute over tractors is to blame. (Representative Image/HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/ad937aa4-2ad2-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633984687360.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:08 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Snatchers’ gang busted with arrest of four in Ludhiana
The snatchers were active in Dugri Phase-2 Market Main Double Road, Phullanwal Chowk, Pakhowal Road, Manakwal Road and Model Town areas of Ludhiana
![Twenty-one stolen mobile phones, two motorcycles and a sharp-edged weapon were recovered from the snatchers in Ludhiana. (Representative Image/HTFile) Twenty-one stolen mobile phones, two motorcycles and a sharp-edged weapon were recovered from the snatchers in Ludhiana. (Representative Image/HTFile)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/b5c88300-2ad1-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633984267241.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:01 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Minor girl abducted from wedding in Ludhiana
The parents said the minor girl was abducted on pretext of marriage attending a wedding; the security guard of the marriage place saw the her go with a bike-borne man
![The registration number of the bike, on which the monor girl was abducted from the wedding has been traced by the Ludhiana police. (Representative Image/HT File) The registration number of the bike, on which the monor girl was abducted from the wedding has been traced by the Ludhiana police. (Representative Image/HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/34caae1e-2ad0-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633983968256.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:56 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ellenabad bypoll: Nominations of three candidates rejected
Among those whose nomination has been rejected is Karan Chautala, who was the covering candidate for Abhay Chautala, who had resigned from the Ellenabad seat, necessitating a bypoll.
![The scrutiny of papers for the Ellenabad bypoll was held on Monday. Polls on October 30. (HT File/Representational image) The scrutiny of papers for the Ellenabad bypoll was held on Monday. Polls on October 30. (HT File/Representational image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/1c846e9e-2ad0-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633983967193.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:56 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Alleging harassment , IMA Punjab members threaten to quit health insurance scheme
The IMA Punjab members alleged health insurance firm was harassing the private medical facilities by delaying claim settlements, or through inspections and then issuing show-cause notices, or deducting/rejecting claims on “flimsy” grounds
![Around 300 doctors from different parts of Punjab took part in the IMA meeting to discuss the alleged harassment at the hands of health insurance firm. (HT Photo) Around 300 doctors from different parts of Punjab took part in the IMA meeting to discuss the alleged harassment at the hands of health insurance firm. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/25730434-2ad0-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633983494927.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:48 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Two taxi drivers held with 1.25 kg heroin
The taxi drivers were arrested by a special task force of the Ludhiana police while the accused were bringing the heroin to Ludhiana from New Delhi
![The accused said they both work as taxi drivers and would purchase heroin from Delhi and supply it to their customers in Ludhiana and its nearby villages. (Representative Image/HT File) The accused said they both work as taxi drivers and would purchase heroin from Delhi and supply it to their customers in Ludhiana and its nearby villages. (Representative Image/HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/398b2092-2acf-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633983188254.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:43 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Kurali road mishap claims youth’s life
A 20-year-old man being taken to hospital died in a road mishap in front of the Prabh Asra Trust in Kurali on Sunday
![A case of causing death due to negligence has been registered against the unidentified driver at the Kurali police station. (Representative image) A case of causing death due to negligence has been registered against the unidentified driver at the Kurali police station. (Representative image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/15fb8430-2a9a-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633983067162.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:41 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Mohali:
Mohali police yet to arrest Youth Akali Dal leader’s killers
Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera was shot dead by two men while he was entering his SUV after visiting a property dealer in Sector 71, Mohali, on August 7
![On September 22, the Mohali police had claimed to have identified the two men who killed Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera. On September 22, the Mohali police had claimed to have identified the two men who killed Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012070307im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/e34e8e60-2acb-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633983014584.jpeg)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Mohali