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Published on Sep 25, 2024 09:05 AM IST

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External affairs minister S. Jaishankar during a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. (PTI)

SC directs implementation of guidelines for ensuring safety of schoolchildren

A bench of justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh directed the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to monitor the implementation of its order

The guidelines were notified in October 2021. (ANI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

J&K phase 2 poll: Centre to take foreign diplomat delegation to Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election: The aim is to showcase the “peaceful conduct of the electoral process” and “participation of people at a large scale”

Srinagar: Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station during the second phase Assembly elections, in Srinagar, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_25_2024_000005A)(PTI)

Published on Sep 25, 2024 08:53 AM IST

‘When I said 75%…’: S Jaishankar on border dispute talks with China

S Jaishankar said China's violated of previous border agreements and increased troop deployment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speaks at the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats, in New York on September 24, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:57 AM IST

Haryana Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 29.11 °C, check weather forecast for September 25, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Haryana on September 25, 2024 here.

Haryana weather update on September 25, 2024

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Punjab Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 29.42 °C, check weather forecast for September 25, 2024

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Punjab weather update on September 25, 2024

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Weather and AQI Today: Cool start at 1.8 °C, check weather forecast for September 25, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir weather update on September 25, 2024

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Uttarakhand Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.98 °C, check weather forecast for September 25, 2024

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Uttarakhand weather update on September 25, 2024

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.8 °C, check weather forecast for September 25, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Himachal Pradesh on September 25, 2024 here.

Himachal Pradesh weather update on September 25, 2024

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Goa Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 23.39 °C, check weather forecast for September 25, 2024

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Goa weather update on September 25, 2024

Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

J&K assembly poll 2024 live updates: Phase 2 voting for 26 seats underway

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election 2024 live updates: Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates during the second phase of election.

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election 2024 live updates: People queued up at a polling station in Ganderbal assembly constituency.
(ECI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:03 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir assembly election: Phase 2 polling for 26 seats today. 10 points

A voter turnout of 61.13% was registered in the first phase polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly poll, which was held on 24 constituencies in 7 districts.

Polling officials carrying electronic voting machines (EVMs) and other election materials leave for their respective polling stations on the eve of the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, at a distribution centre in Srinagar, on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:48 AM IST

India News Live Today September 25, 2024: Morning briefing: S Jaishankar on China border talks; IPS officer heads SIT to probe Tirupati laddu row, and more

India News Live: Stay informed with our live blog covering India’s latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country. Stay connected with the most crucial stories shaping India, all in one place.

Latest news on September 25, 2024: External affairs minister S. Jaishankar during a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:05 AM IST

BJP condemns Kangana Ranaut's 3 farm laws statement; Mandi MP reacts

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the remarks are “personal statement” of Kangana Ranaut and doesn't depict the the party's view on farm bills.

BJP's Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut (PTI file)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:26 AM IST

IPS officer to head SIT for probing Tirupati laddu case

The Andhra Pradesh government appointed senior IPS officer Sarvashresth Tripathi as the head of the SIT on Tuesday

On Sunday, Naidu ordered a probe by the SIT into the alleged irregularities at the TTD to be headed by a high-ranking officer (PTI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:18 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Another YSRCP MP Krishnaiah quits Rajya Sabha membership

Krishnaiah said that he took the decision to resign from his Rajya Sabha membership, after discussing with the various OBC groups

In yet another setback to the YSR Congress Party, the party’s Rajya Sabha member Ryaga Krishnaiah resigned from his membership in the Upper House on Tuesday (ANI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:14 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Revanth moots multi-purpose digital cards for families

The Telangana government will introduce multi-purpose digital cards soon for every family in the state, seeking to provide the benefits of various welfare schemes

The proposal for the digital cards came up for discussion during a review meeting conducted by chief minister A Revanth Reddy at his residence on Monday evening (PTI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:04 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Stalin signals at son’s elevation, cabinet rejig

During the DMK’s 75h anniversary celebrations on September 17, SS Palanimanickam publicly requested Stalin to consider making Udhayanidhi as his deputy

There has been an increasing speculation that Stalin’s son and sports minister Udhayanidhi will be made the deputy chief minister soon and simultaneously the cabinet would go through a reshuffle. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chennai

DVAC files second FIR against former min in ₹32cr DA case

DVAC filed the first FIR against Vaithilingam and his sons in a case of alleged bribe given for a planning nod

DVAC has registered a second case against former AIADMK minister R Vaithilingam, who has been accused of amassing wealth to over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>32 crore disproportionate to his income. (File photo)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chennai

‘We will work it out’: Chouhan holds talks with farmers on MSP

Farmers highlighted a range of issues, from appropriate prices for farm produce and raising benefits under PM-Kisan, to stray animals problems, Chouhan said.

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:39 AM IST

ByZia Haq

HC reserves order on Madras Race Club

Justice Teeka Raman reserved orders on a plea filed by the Madras Race Club seeking to dispense a pre-suit notice to the government

On September 19, senior counsel P Wilson representing Tamil Nadu’s revenue secretary informed the Madras high court on Thursday that the government has already taken possession of the club’s massive land (File photo)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByDivya Chandrababu, Chennai

Railways seeks NIA help to probe sabotage bids

NIA is yet to officially register any case to look into suspected sabotage incidents on the railway tracks but they are “informally” looking into it.

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi

UN pact a good first step to reform, says foreign secy

India praises the UN Pact for the Future as a significant step for Security Council reform, highlighting the need for swift action and negotiations.

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:54 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Centre seeks extension for panel investigating NEET-UG 2024 mishandling

The Union government on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court with a request for additional time for the high-powered committee tasked with probing the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024.

The plea concludes by requesting the Supreme Court to modify the August 2 judgment, extending the deadline for the committee’s report submission from September 30 to October 21. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand, New Delhi

Political slugfest over government mandating Urdu for Anganwadi teachers

The government has issued a notification mandating Urdu as a must-known language for candidates applying for the Anganwadi teachers post in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru districts

The Karnataka government’s decision to make Urdu a mandatory language for Anganwadi teacher applicants in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru district has ignited strong backlash (PTI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bengaluru

BJP divided over Khattar’s invite to Selja to join party

The BJP, which is attempting to woo Dalit voters in Haryana, finds itself divided over Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s statement welcoming Congress lawmaker Kumari Selji to the party fold.

Manohar Lal Khattar referred to the “infighting” in the Congress and lack of “clarity about their CM face”. He then referred to Selja as a “Dalit sister” and said the “BJP was ready with an offer” and would induct her. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:30 AM IST

BySmriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi

SC warns against routine CBI probes

CBI investigations should only be ordered in exceptional circumstances and there must be reasons why the state police cannot carry out the investigation: SC.

The apex court reiterated that CBI investigations should only be ordered in exceptional circumstances and that there must be reasons why the state police cannot carry out the investigation. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:39 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

No meeting with PM for US presidential hopefuls

PM Modi avoided meetings with Trump and Harris during his US visit to remain neutral in America's polarized politics ahead of the elections.

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump in Georgia on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:50 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

As de facto Quad leader, Modi cements progress in Biden years

PM Modi's visit to the US strengthened India-US ties, advanced strategic interests, and positioned India as a key player in global peace negotiations.

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quadrilateral Cancer Moonshot initiative event on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders Summit at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware. (PTI)