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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
Special cell sleuths were interrogating Ashraf to ascertain his purpose of visiting India and why he was possessing sophisticated arms and ammunition. (ANI Photo/Representative use)
Special cell sleuths were interrogating Ashraf to ascertain his purpose of visiting India and why he was possessing sophisticated arms and ammunition. (ANI Photo/Representative use)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 11:15 AM IST
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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.
A security personnel stands guard at a check point, in Srinagar on Monday.(PTI Photo)
A security personnel stands guard at a check point, in Srinagar on Monday.(PTI Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 10:37 AM IST
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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
TRF was created by the Pakistan army and the ISI in response to the 2019 nullification of the Constitution’s Article 370 (NIA Logo)
TRF was created by the Pakistan army and the ISI in response to the 2019 nullification of the Constitution’s Article 370 (NIA Logo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 10:16 AM IST
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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
The ministry of home affairs transferred the case to NIA last week to probe the Taliban-Pakistan angle
The ministry of home affairs transferred the case to NIA last week to probe the Taliban-Pakistan angle
Published on Oct 12, 2021 10:08 AM IST
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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
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)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:54 AM IST
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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.
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Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:52 AM IST
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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.
The PLA is showing unusual aggression in Indo-Pacific and against India on Ladakh LAC.
The PLA is showing unusual aggression in Indo-Pacific and against India on Ladakh LAC.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:37 AM IST
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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.
This has been done amid concerns raised by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Delhi government of a critical situation in Delhi amid crunch in the supply of coal for thermal power stations.(REUTERS)
This has been done amid concerns raised by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Delhi government of a critical situation in Delhi amid crunch in the supply of coal for thermal power stations.(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:24 AM IST
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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
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)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:04 AM IST
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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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi(PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi(PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:53 AM IST
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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?
ICMR warned that revenge tourism may trigger the third wave, with cases surging by over 40%.(AFP)
ICMR warned that revenge tourism may trigger the third wave, with cases surging by over 40%.(AFP)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:34 AM IST
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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
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)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:53 AM IST
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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.
The Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala will see a rush of pilgrims rom November 16.(ANI File Photo)
The Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala will see a rush of pilgrims rom November 16.(ANI File Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:14 AM IST
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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
The Bombay high court at Goa said the government had failed to apply mind to a host of relevant considerations referred to in a plethora of decisions of the Supreme Court on the subject of reservations (PTI)
The Bombay high court at Goa said the government had failed to apply mind to a host of relevant considerations referred to in a plethora of decisions of the Supreme Court on the subject of reservations (PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:58 AM IST
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Tamil Nadu rural elections: Counting of votes today

The polling took place on October 6 and 9 across nine districts in the state.
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Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:49 AM IST
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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
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)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:27 AM IST
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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.
The BJP's central leadership held meeting with the Uttar Pradesh unit for upcoming assembly polls.(PTI File Photo)
The BJP's central leadership held meeting with the Uttar Pradesh unit for upcoming assembly polls.(PTI File Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:59 AM IST
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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.
Former police commissioner Param Bir Singh.(HT Photo)
Former police commissioner Param Bir Singh.(HT Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:26 AM IST
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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.
The Samajwadi Party said that the yatra will start from Kanpur and in the first two days - on October 12 and 13 - it will cover Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun and Hamirpur.(PTI File Photo)
The Samajwadi Party said that the yatra will start from Kanpur and in the first two days - on October 12 and 13 - it will cover Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun and Hamirpur.(PTI File Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:09 AM IST
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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.
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.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:58 AM IST
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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.
Multiple rounds of talks with the government have failed to break the deadlock between the two sides.(HT Photo)
Multiple rounds of talks with the government have failed to break the deadlock between the two sides.(HT Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:56 AM IST
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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.
PM Modi said that NHRC plays an important role in the nation in protecting the human rights and dignity of the marginalised.(ANI Photo)
PM Modi said that NHRC plays an important role in the nation in protecting the human rights and dignity of the marginalised.(ANI Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:42 AM IST
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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.
Arvind Kejriwal has made a number of visits to Punjab, where assembly elections are due next year.(ANI File Photo)
Arvind Kejriwal has made a number of visits to Punjab, where assembly elections are due next year.(ANI File Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:37 AM IST
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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

LIVE: Quad navies set to kick off 2nd phase of Malabar drills

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Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.
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
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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)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:22 AM IST
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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.
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)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:59 AM IST
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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.
Three senior BJP leaders who spoke on condition of anonymity said the police has to provide evidence of Mishra’s son being involved in the incident.(HT file photo)
Three senior BJP leaders who spoke on condition of anonymity said the police has to provide evidence of Mishra’s son being involved in the incident.(HT file photo)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:06 AM IST
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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.
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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