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Arab Spring to Jantar Mantar: The global playbook behind political protests

A visual from the recent protest at Jantar Mantar where police vehicles were attacked by the protesters.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:17 IST

UP identifies Jewar for setting up ₹5,000-cr regional medical hub

According to officials, the presentation was scheduled for Tuesday (July 28) but could take place due to certain reasons. (For representation)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:50 IST

Chandigarh: High court asks UT, how quickly project can be expedited

The plan is with regard to construction of a new block at HC complex on 20.5 lakh square feet area. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:50 IST

HC quashes PMLA case against DB Realty

HC quashes PMLA case against DB Realty

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:49 IST

Trump's Tic Tac moment at Lindsey Graham funeral sparks social media frenzy

Videos shared online showed Trump passing Tic Tacs to JD Vance while seated in the front row. (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:49 IST

Ludhiana HPV campaign sees poor turnout; only 1,600 girls vaccinated so far

Explaining the reasons behind the poor response, Dr Singh said misinformation had emerged as the biggest obstacle to the campaign. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:49 IST

UP ex-minister dies after fall from 7th floor of MLA residence in Lucknow; probe on

Police said it was too early to conclude whether the death of Nanak Deen Bhurji was accidental or a case of suicide. (File)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:48 IST

Ludhiana: CHB workers call off strike after talks, outsourced staff continue agitation

The CHB employees, who had been boycotting work since Saturday afternoon, resumed duties around 3 pm on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:48 IST

5 FIRs over ‘anomalies’ in arms licences linked to Mukhtar Ansari network

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by the Ghazipur additional superintendent of police (city) has been constituted to investigate the five FIRs. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:47 IST

524 school vehicle drivers flagged in Lucknow police verification drive

Mission Bharosa is an initiative aimed at ensuring the safe commute of schoolchildren through measures including police verification of drivers and attendants (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:47 IST

Ludhiana: Overflowing sewage, garbage heaps eyesore for EWS Colony residents

Heaps of Garbage lying on the roadside, at EWS Colony in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:46 IST

23 years on, justice for railway commuter who lost a leg

23 years on, justice for railway commuter who lost a leg

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:46 IST

Ludhiana: PAU to host agri-startup stakeholders’ connect

Officials during maize dryer demonstration at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:45 IST

Kin seek official account after Kanpur seafarer’s death in Russia-Ukraine conflict

For representation only (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:45 IST

BMC panel clears revival of SevenHills Hospital under reworked PPP with Capri Global

Mumbai, India - March, 26, 2020 : Seven Hills Hospital in Marol, Andheri, was reopened on March 18 by BMC to run the biggest Covid-19 quarantine facility in Maharashtra. HT Photo (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:44 IST

24-year-old dies shielding mother from father’s knife attack

24-year-old dies shielding mother from father’s knife attack

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:44 IST

CWG 2026 | The Golden 40s: All about Haryana's Sharmila Dhankar, India's first

Para athlete Sharmila Dhankar was born in Chitrauli village of Haryana’s Mahendragarh district.

htcity delhi junction

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:43 IST

10 women arrested for running fake matrimonial call centre in Varanasi

They then encouraged the callers to deposit registration fees and other prescribed amounts in the name of a lifetime subscription (For representation only)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:43 IST

Delhiwale: Tree with wings

The photo is from another day, snapped around twilight (Mayank Austen Soofi)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:43 IST

Drugs meant for free distribution to patients found dumped in garbage, CMO orders probe

The medicines found in large quantities included Diclofenac Gel, Metronidazole Benzoate Oral Suspension IP and various tablets (For representation only)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:42 IST

HC sends 82-year-old murder convict back to jail after nearly 40 years

The appellant (Babu Lal) was convicted by the trial court in October 1984 for causing the death of his brother by repeatedly assaulting him with a ‘sabri’, an object used for agricultural digging. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:42 IST

International Tiger Day: Big cat numbers continue to rise in UP, says govt

The tiger population in UP was 109 in 2006, 118 in 2010, 117 in 2014, 173 in 2018, and 205 in 2022. (For Representation)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:41 IST

Speeding bike drags 46-year-old woman to death; rider also killed

Mumbai, India. July 28, 2026 - File Photo of Mangla Tandel. Dhruv Gurav, a motorcyclist, and Mangla Tandel, a Mahim resident, died after Gurav’s speeding bike struck Tandel in Mahim, Mumbai, India. July 28, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:41 IST

Waterlogging, traffic troubles commuters as heavy rain pounds Delhi

Heavy rainfall in the capital bottlenecks road and creates traffic jams on Tuesday.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:55 IST

Cops bid to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh, CPI-M cries foul

Police officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the warrant had been issued in connection with a 2021 protest outside Bangalore Bhawan.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:40 IST

13 Indian sailors stranded in Ukraine port after strikes, DGMA says all safe

The DGMA flagged all Indian seafarers aboard the MV Amir 1, a Tanzanian cargo vessel, as safe despite concerns of attacks near the Ukraine port.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:39 IST

Centre opposes pleas seeking stay of Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction notice

In an affidavit filed through standing counsel Ashish K Dixit, the Centre submitted that the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, expressly barred civil courts from granting any injunction with respect to action taken or proposed to be taken by the Estate Officer. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:39 IST

Mixed-use project planned near metro in Andrews Ganj

Mixed-use project planned near metro in Andrews Ganj

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:39 IST

Ram Charan's post-surgery smile says it all as fans celebrate his recovery

Ram Charan smiles from hospital bed after surgery; fans wish him speedy recovery.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:38 IST

Delhi HC suspends jail term of Bihar MLA in fatal firing case

A bench of justice Manoj Jain passed the order on Monday, observing that there was no likelihood of his appeal against a trial court’s conviction and sentence being heard in the future. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:38 IST

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