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‘Student who used to get 20 marks, got 30’: Amit Shah's jibe at Congress
Amit Shah asked the BJP workers to “meet the farmers and inform them about all the schemes related to farmer welfare launched by the Modi government”.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Badlapur accused encounter: Akshay Shinde's father moves HC, seeks SIT probe
Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two girls at a school in Badlapur town, was shot dead in an encounter with police.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 10:30 PM IST
‘…I had no option but to open fire’: Cop who shot Badlapur case accused
Akshay Shinde was killed in alleged retaliatory firing by the police on Monday evening.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:44 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Gujarat: 10-month-old baby sexually assaulted by family friend in Bharuch
A 30-year-man allegedly raped a 10-month-old baby while taking her to his house in Gujarat's Bharuch.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:11 PM IST
Pawan Kalyan vs Prakash Raj on Tirupati Laddu row: ‘Film industry should not…’
Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj engaged in a war of words over the Tirupati Prasadam row, and the alleged use of animal fat in the laddus.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 06:51 PM IST
Supreme Court slams child rights body: 'Don't drag us in your agenda'
The NCPCR cited cases of alleged child rights violation in Jharkhand and accused the authorities in the state of a “callous approach to protect minors”
Published on Sep 24, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Evening briefing: Harini Amarasuriya is Sri Lanka's new PM
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 06:11 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Delhi: Landlord installed spy cam in woman's washroom; WhatsApp revealed ploy
Delhi: The woman used to hand over the keys to her rented house to her landlord's son, Karan while going out of town.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:38 PM IST
Sri Lanka: Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as new Prime Minister | Who is she?
Amarasuriya is the 16th PM of the island nation and the third woman to hold the post.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 05:25 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Sanjay Raut claims ‘big conspiracy’ behind Badlapur encounter: ‘Done to save…’
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut attacked the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, saying that the Badlapur rape accused was killed to “save the main accused”.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP in Haryana: ‘Could have pocketed ₹3000 crore…’
Arvind Kejriwal said no corrupt person can bring schemes like free tirath yatra for the elderly people.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:47 PM IST
‘Human waste in food disgusting’: Yogi Adityanath issues norms for UP eateries
Yogi Adityanath's decision comes amid reports of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in the state.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 04:24 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Badlapur accused death | ‘How can handcuffed man…’: Opposition questions police
NCP (SP) Kalwa-Mumbra MLA Jitendra Awhad termed the police's version as "baseless".
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:48 PM IST
Mice on prasad of Siddhivinayak temple? ‘Video from another place,’ trust says
The controversy comes amid the Tirupati laddus row.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 03:34 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Should IPO investors trust GMP? Nilesh Shah says don't because…
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund's Nilesh Shah argues that reliance on grey market premiums for IPOs is misguided.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 03:05 PM IST
Ex-IPS officer vs ex-Army chief over ‘sexual assault’ on woman in Odisha
In a reply to VK Singh's X post, former IPS officer Nageswara Rao said Indian police respects the military and expects reciprocal support.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 03:57 PM IST
Siddaramaiah alleges 'BJP's revenge politics' after site allotment case verdict
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reacted to the court setback in the Mysuru land ‘scam’ case, calling it “revenge politics” by BJP and JDS.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 02:53 PM IST
Disturbing video shows KSRTC bus run over woman in Karnataka's Tumakuru
Emergency services in Tumakuru rushed the woman to a nearby hospital.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 02:31 PM IST
Delhi boy stabbed to death for refusing to give ‘treat’ for new mobile phone
Delhi news: The police, who were on patrol in the area, noticed blood stains near the Ramji Samosa shop in Shakarpur around 7.15 pm on Monday.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:22 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: Modi-Trump meet was never on PM itinerary, and more
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
![New York [US], Sep 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for India wrapping his three-day visit to the United States, at JFK airport in New York on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)(DPR)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/24/148x111/ANI-20240924013-0_1727165596629_1727165629727.jpg "New York [US], Sep 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for India wrapping his three-day visit to the United States, at JFK airport in New York on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)(DPR)")
Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:14 PM IST
‘Beef tallow’ in Tirupati laddu row: 14 lakh prasad sold in 4 days, says report
Each day, over 3 lakh laddus are made at the Tirupati temple, with pilgrims purchasing them in large quantities, often as gifts for family and friends.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 03:38 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Surat derailing bid: 3 railway employees arrested for sabotaging tracks
The three employees allegedly conspired to derail a train near Kim railway station.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:49 PM IST
Thane fruit vendor urinates in bag, continues to sell; arrested | Video
Angry locals vandalise the market in Thane's Dombivali before the police could reach the spot and bring the situation under control.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 01:31 PM IST
'Why did Haryana youth turn to Dunki?: Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP ahead of polls
Rahul Gandhi said lakhs of families are suffering due to the ‘disease of unemployment’ caused by the BJP, leading to separation from loved ones.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 12:59 PM IST
Badlapur case: Advocate reveals why accused Shinde turned ‘violent’ on police
Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam claimed police had enough proof against Shinde and two charge sheets had been filed against him so far in the case.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 12:54 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir election phase 2 polling on Sept 25: Key candidates in fray
More than 2.5 million people will be eligible to cast their franchise across 26 constituencies – 11 in Jammu and 15 in Kashmir – on September 25.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:25 PM IST
Bengaluru murder case: Over 50 pieces of Mahalakshmi's body found in fridge
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed the Bengaluru Police to expedite the arrest of those involved in Mahalakshmi's murder.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Tirupati row: Pawan Kalyan's 'converted to Christianity' jab at ex-TTD chiefs
Pawan Kalyan came to Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga Temple on Tuesday morning to perform a purification ritual.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:52 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Driving in Karnataka? Get ready for smart licenses and e-vehicle registrations
The distribution of smart cards will commence in 60 days in Karnataka after receiving government approval.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 11:47 AM IST
Badlapur case: Cop who shot Akshay Shinde worked with top ‘encounter specialist'
Badlapur sexual assault shot dead: Akshay Shinde, 24, was accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur town of Thane district.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 01:25 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar