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BJP will sweep J&K polls: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claims BJP will win in Jammu and Kashmir, promising statehood post-elections and dismissing Article 370 restoration claims.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh waves to the supporters during a public rally in Jammu. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 09:24 PM IST

Hit-and-runs accidents claim 3 lives in Mumbai within 24 hours; 2 in hotspots

Three hit-and-run incidents in Mumbai killed three people in 24 hours, with police investigating two accident-prone areas: Ghodbunder Road and Link Road

Three persons died within 24 hours in separate hit-and-run incidents in the city. (Stock image)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 09:23 AM IST

Bombay HC scraps IT rules on govt fact-check unit

The tiebreaker judge noted that the provisions empowered the government to decide what constitutes “false” or “fake” news without clear definitions

While quashing the impugned rule by 2-1 majority, justice Chandurkar was unequivocal in his defence of free speech, stating that the amendments granted the government unbridled power over the flow of information, amounting to indirect censorship. (HT Archive)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:24 AM IST

On way to poll duty, three BSF jawans killed as bus veers off road in J&K’s Budgam

The BSF jawans were travelling in a civil bus and had to be deployed in Budgam district for the second phase of polling on September 25

Wreckage of the bus which was carrying BSF personnel for election duty in J&K’s Budgam. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:48 AM IST
By, Srinagar/jammu

Nadda hits out at Kharge over his letter to PM; Cong calls it ‘juvenile’

BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday slammed the Congress for overlooking the “misdeeds” of its leaders including Rahul Gandhi, whom he accused of having a history of abusing the PM and OBCs.

BJP chief JP Nadda said Rahul Gandhi has a history of calling the entire OBCs, including the PM, a “thief” and using extremely indecent words against Modi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Road mishaps claim 4 lives in 48 hours in Chandigarh, Mohali

The two deaths have sparked concerns about pedestrian safety in Chandigarh. According to the latest Road Accidents in India report released by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Transport Research Wing) for 2022, Chandigarh has seen 46 pedestrian accidents, out of which 23 were fatal, even as total fatalities for the year were 83.

In Mohali, a man and woman commuting in a Ford Endeavour died after their vehicle rammed into a tractor trailer on Kharar-Desu Majra flyover late Monday evening. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:14 AM IST
By, Chandigarh/mohali

24 seats and over 23L voters: Stage set for J&K polls’ Phase 1

Over 14,000 election officials to be deployed on duty across seven districts of J&K; all poll stations will have web casting

Multi-tier security arrangements consisting of CAPF, J&K Armed Police put in place. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:48 AM IST
By, Jammu/srinagar

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government is talking to both the Meitei and Kuki communities in strife-torn Manipur to restore normalcy.

The Manipur authorities have imposed curfew in the valley districts with effect from 11am on September 10 onwards, in view of the prevailing law and order situation in the state. (Manipur Police-X)
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 05:04 AM IST

Chandigarh: Despite virtual court, thousands still lining up to settle traffic challans

Despite the launch of the website “https://vcourts.gov.in” to facilitate online payment and remove the need for in-person visits, the court is overwhelmed by the rising number of e-challans, largely due to the city’s extensive CCTV network

Traffic violators queued up at District Courts Complex in Sector 43, Chandigarh, to settle their challans. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 08:14 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 14 September 2024

The day of Sept 14 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Catch It Live on 14 September 2024
Published on Sep 13, 2024 05:00 PM IST

From Gurugram border to Noida, traffic crawls across Capital

The snarls began towards Delhi’s southern border at Gurugram, a day after NHAI shut service lanes on NH-48 between the Sirhaul border and Rajokri to construct a tunnel from the highway to IGI Airport

Traffic jam on National Highway-48 due to closure of the service road for commuters during the tunnel construction work near Rangpuri, in Gurugram on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:34 AM IST

Wing commander booked for raping flying officer in Srinagar

J&K police have filed a first information report under section 376(2) of the IPC, and launched an investigation into the allegations

According to the allegations in the FIR, seen by HT, the incident took place eight months ago after a New Year’s party at an officers’ mess on December 31. (Representational image)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 11:25 PM IST

Internet banned in Manipur for 5 days; schools to remain closed till Thursday

It comes even as the district authorities of Imphal West,Imphal East and Thoubal imposed curfew within their jurisdictions in view of the escalating law and order situation

People protest against the recent violence in Manipur at Kakwa in Imphal on Tuesday. (ANI)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 05:25 PM IST

U.P. has embarked on new era of growth: CM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation for IKEA's Noida store, expected by 2028, promising 9,000 jobs and boosting state investment confidence.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 06:44 AM IST
By, Lucknow/noida

Punjab: Patients bear the brunt as doctors suspend OPD for 3 hours

Punjab docs’ body says there will be complete suspension of OPD from September 12 onwards if the talks with the government fail

Members of the Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association protest at the civil hospital at Bathinda in Punjab on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 05:02 AM IST
By, Chandigarh/amritsar/patiala/bathinda/jalandhar

Much shock, little progress in rape cases

A month ago, a 31-year-old doctor was raped and murdered in a Kolkata govt hospital. The crime sparked nationwide anger and agitations.

Citizens light mobile torch to mark their protest during a rally demand justice for the victim of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital at Shyambazar in Kolkata, on Sunday. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)
Published on Sep 09, 2024 05:51 PM IST

Punjab govt doctors go on strike, OPD services affected for 3 hours

Patients bear brunt but express solidarity with doctors’ demand for better security and safety measures in govt hospitals.

Long queues of patients at the outpatient department (OPD) of the Amritsar civil hospital on Monday morning as doctors went on a three-hour strike in support of their demands. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Sep 09, 2024 12:18 PM IST

Haryana poll date shifted, results now on Oct 8

BJP’s state unit chief Mohan Lal Badoli wrote to EC on August 22, nearly a week after it announced the schedule for the elections in Haryana and J&K, seeking a change in the poll dates

The panel said it took the decision to change the Haryana polling date to honour both the voting rights and traditions of the Bishnoi community. (AFP)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:42 PM IST

Ladwa, Karnal or both? Suspense over CM Nayab Saini’s seat

With both giving contrary yet open statements, sources said that there is a chance Saini may contest from both seats.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini greets the supporters during a roadshow in Karnal on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 08:42 AM IST
By, Karnal/rohtak/chandigarh

Rajya Sabha bypolls: Bittu elected unopposed from Rajasthan, Kiran from Haryana

This will be the first upper house stint for 48-year-old Bittu, grandson of former Punjab CM Beant Singh who was assassinated by militants in Punjab secretariat complex in August 1995.

BJP leader Kiran Choudhry receives her victory certificate in presence of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, and others on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:38 AM IST
By, Jaipur/chandigarh

Badlapur sexual assault: MVA stages statewide agitations; BJP holds counter-protests

In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party held counter-protests, accusing the opposition parties of politicising the sexual assault case

Mumbai, India. Aug 24, 2024: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray led the protest at Sena Bhavan in Dadar, Mumbai on saturday.. Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) staged a protest across the state to condemn the sexual assaults on two minor girls in School in Badlapur. Mumbai, India. Aug 24, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:30 AM IST

Law and order deteriorating in Punjab, say SAD, BJP

Sukhbir Badal, Preneet Kaur say such incidents show Punjabis are not safe even in their houses. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring accuses the state government of incompetence.

Law and order deteriorating in Punjab, say SAD, BJP
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 10:35 PM IST
By, Amritsar/chandigarh

Opposition parties stage protests across Maharashtra following Badlapur assault

A day after calling off the bandh in response to the Bombay HC order, three constituents of Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi staged protests across the state

Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray led the protest at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Dadar.(Raju Shinde)
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 12:45 PM IST

Centre urged to get scripture’s ‘saroops’ released in Qatar

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami has requested the external affairs minister (EAM) and the Indian ambassador to Qatar to intervene for release of two holy ‘saroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib which have been confiscated by the police in Doha, Qatar.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami has requested the external affairs minister (EAM) and the Indian ambassador to Qatar to intervene for release of two holy ‘saroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib which have been confiscated by the police in Doha, Qatar. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 05:52 AM IST
By, Amritsar/chandigarh

Strike by auto, taxi unions leaves commuters stuck in parts of Delhi

To be sure, with several unions opting out of the strike, the brunt of the impact was only felt in limited areas

Taxis and autorickshaws stand parked outside the New Delhi Railway Station on Thursday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 02:25 AM IST

SAD seeks ban on Kangana-starrer ‘Emergency’

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday demanded the registration of a criminal case against actor and the BJP parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut for hurting the religious sentiment of Sikhs through her unreleased film “Emergency”.

A criminal case should be lodged against Mandi MP for hurting Sikhs sentiments: Sukhbir (HT File)
Published on Aug 21, 2024 10:48 PM IST
By, Bathinda/amritsar

Badlapur sexual assault of schoolgirls: Protest turns violent; SIT formed

Two four-year-old girls studying in pre-primary classes at a prominent co-ed school in Badlapur were allegedly sexually assaulted by a 23-year-old male cleaner on August 12-13.

Angry citizens stage protest at Badlapur railway station on Tuesday. (Praful Gangurde/ HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 04:35 PM IST

Punjab AAP leaders come out in docs’ support, seek swift action

AAP leaders in Punjab support doctors protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, urging swift justice and stronger hospital security measures.

Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh with doctors during a protest at the Rajindra hospital in Patiala on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 08:44 AM IST
By, Chandigarh/patiala

Kolkata rape-murder case: Medical services hit by doctors’ nationwide stir

The strike extended from the country’s metropolises to its villages, with all services except for critical and emergency care

Health care workers during a protest at Shivaji Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 04:49 AM IST

IMA’s strike paralyses health services in Punjab

Private hospitals too keep outpatient department services shut. Health minister says the issues of doctors will be taken care of on priority.

Medical professionals light candles while calling for justice for Kolkata’s rape-murder victim, in Jalandhar on Saturday. (AFP)
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 05:52 AM IST
By, Chandigarh/amritsar/bathinda/ludhiana
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