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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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.
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.
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” .
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Mohali