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Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Nirmitha Rao is a journalist at Hindustan Times, covering political and human interest stories with a keen focus on science and environmental journalism.

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Sultanpuri horror: Delhi woman's body taken for cremation after autopsy

The 20-year-old woman died after being dragged on New Year's Day after her scooty was hit by a car.

Body of the 20-year-old woman, being taken for cremation from her residence, at Karan Vihar area of Sultanpuri, in New Delhi, Tuesday.(PTI)
Published on Jan 03, 2023 06:47 PM IST

'Rahul doesn't feel cold as he wears shield of truth': Priyanka Gandhi in UP

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised her elder brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as she welcomed the party's foot march, Bharat Jodo Yatra into Uttar Pradesh.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with party leader Rahul Gandhi greets the supporters as she joins the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra on Tuesday.(Congress Twitter)
Published on Jan 03, 2023 04:13 PM IST

Huge crowds throng to temples to seek blessings, mark New Year. Watch

Temples in Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and other states witnessed long queues of devotees on the ocassion of New Year.

Devotees in large numbers visit Puri Jagannath Temple to offer prayers on first day of 2023.(ANI)
Published on Jan 01, 2023 02:14 PM IST

President Murmu, PM Modi extend New Year greetings: 'Let us resolve...'

New Year 2023: President Murmu greeted people, wishing them new inspirations, goals, and achievements.

President Murmu and PM Modi wished everyone happiness and success in 2023.
Published on Jan 01, 2023 10:34 AM IST

How Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru are gearing up for New Year's Eve?

After two years of muted celebrations with Covid-19 norms, people are eager to welcome 2023 without curbs.

Security has been beefed up across several cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru in this festive season. (Representational Image)(Unsplash)
Updated on Dec 29, 2022 08:25 PM IST

‘Kharge is face mask, not face of Congress’: BJP’s Sudhanshu Trivedi

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday attacked Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge that he is not the ‘face’ but ‘face mask’ of the party.

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi (ANI Photo)
Published on Dec 29, 2022 03:44 PM IST

‘Karnataka should not challenge us’: Maharashtra CM Shinde on border row

The chief minister Shinde declared that his government will do everything to ensure that Marathi-speaking people are not treated unfairly

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde (ANI)
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 07:41 PM IST

Ratan Tata Birthday: Leaders, netizens extend their wishes to top industrialist

The iconic Indian business tycoon and industrialist - who is an inspiration to millions worldwide - was born in Mumbai in 1937 on this day.

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata Group of Industries.(Instagram/@ratantata)
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 01:20 PM IST

'Brain-eating amoeba' naegleria fowleri kills South Korea man. Check symptoms

Brain-eating amoeba causes 'primary amoebic meningoencephalitis' (PAM) disease which is widely seen as fatal.

Brain-eating amoeba, naegleria fowleri is an amoeba (a single-celled living organism) that can cause infections in the brain. (source: CDC)
Updated on Dec 27, 2022 06:07 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath carries Sikh holy book while on Veer Bal Diwas. Watch

Earlier this year, on the day of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh, PM Modi had announced that December 26 will be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh's sons - Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji.(ANI)
Updated on Dec 26, 2022 04:54 PM IST

Watch | MP govt demolishes house of man accused of thrashing girlfriend

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed that anyone who commits any crime against women will face immediate and strict legal action.

Pankaj Tripathi was arrested earlier on Sunday after a video of him brutally hitting a woman became widely circulated on social media.
Updated on Dec 25, 2022 10:41 PM IST

'Youth betrayed': BJP as Gehlot assures action after recruitment exam paper leak

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the cancellation was done as a "precautionary measure to ensure that no injustice is done with any youth".

Gehlot also assured strict punishment to those who are responsible for the leak. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 24, 2022 02:33 PM IST

Fog prevails in Delhi, parts of north India: 5 updates

The latest IMD bulletin stated that "a dense to very dense fog" will prevail during next the 48 hours in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh.

A cyclist braves the early morning chill and fog at NH 48 in New Delhi on Wednesday (HT Photo/Vipin Kumar)
Published on Dec 24, 2022 08:25 AM IST

Afghanistan women in tears amid Taliban’s ban on their education | Video

On Thursday, some women and girls took to the streets in Kabul, chanting "education for all".

Female university students were turned away on Wednesday after the Taliban rulers denied entry.(source:Twitter/@NasimiShabnam)
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 03:21 PM IST

‘Bomb Cyclone’ dampens Christmas revelry in US, millions affected| Videos

Over 5,000 flights in the US - scheduled for Thursday and Friday - were cancelled due to the storm at one of the busiest times of the year as revellers are soaked in Christmas spirit.

 The cyclone can cause snowfall of up to a half inch (1.25 cm) per hour and reduce visibility drastically.(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 02:14 PM IST

'Has your dog...' row: BJP takes on Kharge, Cong chief refuses to back down

On Monday Kharge hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the festering row over China's repeated border transgressions, most recently in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang this month.

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge (ANI Photo)
Updated on Dec 20, 2022 02:25 PM IST

Russia deploys Avangard missile into combat duty | Facts on 'invincible' weapon

Avangard missile is one of the six "next generation" weapons announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2018.

Avangard warhead can travel at a hypersonic speed of about 32,000 kmph. (File)(AP)
Published on Dec 19, 2022 08:39 PM IST

On ‘Goa Liberation Day’ top leaders extend wishes to all Goans

Goa Liberation Day 2022- Leaders took to Twitter to recall the armed forces' valiant efforts in freeing Goa from years of colonial rule.

The Indian Army liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese occupation on this day in 1961. (source: Twitter/@siddarthpaim)
Updated on Dec 19, 2022 12:23 PM IST

8-car pile-up on Haryana highway due to fog, injuries reported

According to the news agency ANI, the number of vehicles could be more but police only saw seven to eight vehicles.

On Sunday, the North Haryana region experienced the season's first fog, which reduced visibility significantly. (ANI)
Published on Dec 18, 2022 06:27 PM IST

INS Mormugao 'one of India's most powerful warships', says Rajnath Singh| Top 5

The warship is set to significantly strengthen the defence capability and enhance the maritime prowess in the Indian Ocean Region.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh at the commissioning of INS Mormugao on Sunday. (source: ANI &PIB)
Updated on Dec 18, 2022 11:55 PM IST

'Focus on Russia-Ukraine war but not K'tka, Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut targets PM

In his weekly column 'Rokhthok' in Saamana, the mouthpiece of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Raut said that the Prime Minister was "willing to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict but not internal issues", adding that these "are not signs of a good leader".

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut (PTI)
Updated on Dec 18, 2022 01:14 PM IST

This Congress leader bats for PM Modi after Pak minister's attack at UN

This week saw an exchange of scathing attacks between India and Pakistan at a UN Security Council meeting in the United States.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo)
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 09:36 PM IST

‘Won't change Atal Tunnel name, we respect former PM. But...’: Himachal CM Sukhu

The Congress has argued that before prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the tunnel - in October 2020 - the foundation stone was laid by Sonia Gandhi - in June 2010.

The 9.02-km-long Atal Tunnel connects Manali in Himachal with Leh. (HT file photo)
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 03:46 PM IST

Video: Fire at high-rise building in Mumbai's Lower Parel area

The Mumbai Fire Brigade also said that had the building's firefighting system started automatically - as it should have - the fire could have been control sooner.

Some reports indicate the fire - a Level 1 blaze - is on the 14th floor of the One Avighna Park building, while others say it is on the 22nd.
Published on Dec 15, 2022 12:29 PM IST

Instagram influencer in Delhi fined for ‘dangerous driving’; BMW seized

Ranbir Singh, whose Instagram handle is named as Utkarsh Solanki, often posts stunt videos on his social media pages.

Ranbir in a video that is posted on his Instagram account is seen sitting on the bonnet of a 'yellow Swift'. (source: Instagram/utkarsh_solankii)
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 11:18 PM IST

Delhi acid attack: L-G Saxena seeks detailed report from police

A 17-year-old girl was injured after two bike-riding men allegedly threw an acid-like substance at her on a road.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. (PTI)
Published on Dec 14, 2022 06:43 PM IST

Pune bandh today against governor Koshyari's remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Last month, governor Koshyari sparked outrage by referring to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as an "icon of olden times".

 All shops will be closed till 3pm on Tuesday in Pune.(REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 13, 2022 12:02 AM IST

CJI DY Chandrachud's reply after advocate cites wife’s birthday to defer case

The rough conversation between the advocate and CJI Chandrachud was tweeted by Bar & Bench.

CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud (PTI)
Published on Dec 12, 2022 10:38 PM IST

‘Twitter Down’ memefest as Twitter reported partial outage

According to downdetector, the desktop version was problematic for approximately 65% of users, while the Twitter app was problematic for 33%.

The outage was also reported by the downdetector website, which focuses on the top websites' service glitches. (Representational Image)(AFP)
Published on Dec 11, 2022 11:15 PM IST

Celebrations at Himachal's Hamirpur, Sukhwinder Sukhu to take oath tomorrow

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will take oath as the chief minister along with Mukesh Agnihotri, who has been appointed as his deputy, in the presence of top Congress leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

In a video shared by news agency ANI, the villagers can be seen dancing and singing, with some musical instruments adding to the celebrations.
Updated on Dec 10, 2022 11:25 PM IST
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