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Soumili Ray

Soumili Ray

Soumili Ray is a journalist at the Hindustan Times covering national and international affairs. An alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism(ACJ), Soumili holds keen interest in covering national news emphasizing on politics and crime. Outside work, you will find her engrossed in fiction, true crime series, or even better, dancing to her favorite Kathak taals.

Articles by Soumili Ray

Budget 2026 highlights: Rajnath Singh chairs all-party meet, oppn targets govt

Budget 2026 Live Updates: The Budget is presented by the Union Minister of Finance, currently Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 every year. This year February 1 collides with a Sunday, marking it the first year to have its budget to be presented on the weekly holiday,

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 14:23 IST

Simran Bala scripts history by leading all-male CRPF contingent at R-Day parade

Simran Bala joined the CRPF less than a year ago.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 07:02 IST

Budget 2026 highlights: Stock markets shut today for Republic Day celebrations

Budget 2026 highlights: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday chaired the 13th Pre-Budget Consultation with the experts and stakeholders from the Education, Health, Human Development, and Women Empowerment sectors in New Delhi.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 15:21 IST

‘Vande Mataram’ in focus on Republic Day. What's planned at Kartavya Path today?

Earlier referred to as Rajpath, the Kartavya Path, which stretches from the Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial is all decked up with elaborate decorations to showcase the nation's journey since the Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 05:22 IST

Bhairav battalion, Suryastra weapon among firsts at R-Day parade

A total of 18 marching contingents and 13 bands will also take part in the parade that will last around 90 minutes, the defence ministry said.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 02:15 IST

‘Tukde tukde’, ‘not a big part’: How BJP, Cong reacted to Tharoor skipping meet

Poonawalla alleged that Congress is ‘angry’ on Tharoor because he kept the national interest above Rahul Gandhi's ‘lies’, wished LK Advani on his birthday and took a stand in favour of the nation.

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 12:30 IST

US plans to deport at least 40 Iranians as protests rage on in Tehran

Israelis hold signs and flags, as they rally against the government of Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 24, 2026.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 04:05 IST

Women in live-in relationships ought to be granted ‘wife’ status: Madras HC

Noting the importance of the issue, the judge said that the courts have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable women under the modern societal framework.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 06:26 IST

Pressure from cops, lapses, SIT probe: Shocking details in Noida techie's death

Mehta, who then climbed on the roof of the car and called his father for help at around midnight, finally drowned to death after hours of wait and lack of rescue efforts.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 04:55 IST

Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1 | When and where to watch

Presented by the finance minister of India, now, Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget is a comprehensive document that lays out the government’s economic and financial policies for the next fiscal year, in this case, 2026-27.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 10:46 IST

Trump threatens tariffs on French wine as Macron rejects Gaza peace board invite

Claiming that nobody ‘wants’ the French President as he would be out of office very soon, Trump said that he would put a 200 per cent tariff on wines and champagnes of France.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 08:33 IST

Mumbai mayor highlights: Shinde says Mumbai to get Mahayuti mayor amid suspense

Amid suspense over who would become the mayor of Mumbai, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the post would surely be held by a Mahayuti corporator.

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 17:25 IST

Can Trump's Greenland 'purchase' bid work out? History tells us something

Since Greenland stands covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over, US needs Greenland from the standpoint of national security, Donald Trump said.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:56 IST

French minister's ‘lot to lose’ warning to Trump on tariffs over Greenland

Genevard affirmed that although the European Union has a potential strike force from a commercial standpoint, the recent move by the United States has to be handled with caution, noting that an escalation over this issue could be deadly.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 11:41 IST

What's allowed, what's not as GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR

After Delhi recorded more than 400 on the AQI scale, the central pollution control board (CPCB) on Saturday placed GRAP 4 restrictions in place to tackle the soaring AQI levels.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 17:29 IST

UP man kills wife over adultery suspicion, walks into police station to confess

After killing his wife, Bhadauria reportedly roamed around in the city for over four hours before he stepped into the police station to confess to the crime.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 16:28 IST

MEA ‘doing whatever is necessary for well-being’ of 9,000 Indians in Iran

Randhir Jaiswal said that the MEA had issued two to three advisories over the past few days whereby it advised Indian citizens to not travel to Iran at this time, and Indian citizens residing in Iran to leave the country by whatever means available.

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 15:14 IST

Iran protests highlights: 3,000 arrested for recent Iran protests

Iran's deadly crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,677 people so far, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 16:37 IST

Thane election highlights: Team BJP-Shiv Sena scores big in Shinde's home turf

Thane: BJP workers celebrate their victory in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections, in Thane, Maharashtra, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 01:15 IST

As US burdens India with 75% tariffs, Shashi Tharoor calls situation ‘troubling’

Shashi Tharoor pointed that after the latest tariff imposition, it is just going to be items that are not so far sanctioned, like pharmaceuticals, which India can continue exporting.

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 17:44 IST

‘Chinese manjha’ turns kite-flying season deadly, claims lives across India

The deadly nylon kite strings, much widely referred to as the ‘manjha’ are used to cut rivals' kite strings as states engage in a amicable contest on the day of Makar Sankranti.

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 12:54 IST

Hamas prepares to elect new leader after Yahya Sinwar's death: Report

Even though a ceasefire was brokered by the United States in October 2025, attacks continue to rip the area with Israel persisting to occupy almost half of the Gaza Strip.

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 17:16 IST

‘War on terrorists': Iran parliament speaker on protest crackdown, threatens US

As widespread protests broke out in Iran on December 28 after a sudden drop in the value of its currency, at least 544 people have been killed, including 496 protesters and 48 members of the security forces.

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 16:07 IST

Iran and Donald Trump trade sharp barbs as protests continue across the country

Donald Trump comments on Iran’s proposal for negotiations as international concern grows over the crackdown on protesters.

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 21:12 IST

Maduro ‘doing well’ in NY jail as Venezuela releases political prisoners

As the country sees prolonged protests since the US attack, nearly 1,000 demonstrators waved flags and placards with the face of the nation's mustachioed ex-leader and his wife Cilia Flores while they rallied in the west of Caracas and in the eastern Petare district of Venezuela.

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 15:43 IST

Countdown begins as ISRO prepares for its first satellite launch of 2026

The launch of the PSLV-C62, with its lift-off mass being nearly 260 tonnes is now scheduled at 10.18 am on January 12, 2026.

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 14:52 IST

In missile attack on Kyiv amid Trump's aggression, Russia's warning to the West

The missiles caused a widespread power outage across the Ukrainian capital as nearly 6,000 buildings were left without heat amid daytime temperatures of about minus 8 degrees Celsius.

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 15:54 IST

TMC launches campaign song for West Bengal election, takes fresh jibe at BJP

TMC said that the lyrics of the song, “Jotoi Koro Hamla, Abar Jitbe Bangla (No matter how many attacks you launch, Bengal will win again),” voices the defiant pulse of Bengal beating strong.

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 11:29 IST

H-1B premium processing to get costlier from Mar 1, other US visas to be hit too

USCIS said that if someone submits a request for premium processing postmarked on or after March 1, 2026, they will be required to include the new fee for the requested benefit.

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 11:06 IST

As unrest continues to rattle Iran, President calls for a key ‘distinction’

Seven months after the country was severely hit by Israeli and US forces over its nuclear facilities in a 12-day-long war, Tehran once again reels under heavy international pressure.

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 16:11 IST

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