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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

Why UK's likely first Muslim PM, daughter of immigrants, is tough on immigration

Mahmood, who is the daughter of Pakistan immigrants, has stated that staying in the UK is a "privilege and not a right," and hence, the laws must also reflect a similar stance.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 13:36 IST

Landmark case on social media's impact on mental health in US court now

Similar to the woman's claims, the companies face nearly 2,300 similar lawsuits filed by parents, school districts and state attorneys general in federal court.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 12:49 IST

PM Modi congratulates Mahayuti workers after ZP poll win in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Zilla Parishad election results 2026 highlights: Polls were held on Saturday across 12 Zilla Parishads - Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Parbhani, Dharashiv and Latur.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 17:31 IST

Highlights: Iran ready to scale back nuclear programme 'if all sanctions lifted'

Tensions between the United States and Iran have been on the edge since nationwide protests hit the latter against the current Islamic regime.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 23:12 IST

From Darjeeling ropeway to Surajkund fair: A list of recent swing mishaps

The Surajkund incident brought back haunted memories of similar accidents involving amusement rides and cable cars, that jolt India every year and cause multiple fatalities.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 12:39 IST

In open letter, nearly 1,000 Google employees call for firm to cut ties with ICE

Seeking more signatures from employees in the letter that is titled ‘Googlers Demand: Worker Safety & ICE Contract Transparency’, employees said that they would send the letter to the company leaders and try to get a wide response on the issue.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 09:34 IST

HT Immersive: India-US joint statement on trade deal decoded

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 05:22 IST

18% tariff, $500 billion investment | Key takeaways from the India-US trade deal

The trade deal announcement was first made late Monday by US President Donald Trump, who said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed during a phone call to stop buying Russian oil.

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 07:34 IST

Bangladesh elections set for Feb 12, first since Hasina's ouster | Details here

In the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, around 1,700 candidates are expected to contest from 300 parliamentary seats.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 01:50 IST

Trump makes fresh claim on Venezuela, says ‘We have 68% of the world’s oil’

Speaking of the capture of Venezuela by the United States earlier this January, Trump said, “They were in a big trouble, economically.”

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 24:30 IST

Bangladesh's ties with India suffered setbacks during interim govt, says adviser

The 78-year-old ex-Prime Minister sought refuge in India after she was ousted on August 5, 2024 after a violent student-led protest rocked Bangladesh.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 01:43 IST

Video shows USS Abraham Lincoln carrying out coordinated routine | Watch

Visuals from US Central Command's official X handle showed a series of fighter jets and sailors aboard the ship moving in a well-orchestrated routine.

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 19:09 IST

US to invest $1.3 billion in Reko Diq mine in Pakistan's Balochistan

Based on the data provided by the State Department, Reko Diq is also the only investment made outside of the US for “Project Vault”

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 24:29 IST

Amid Pak's pact with Saudi, India moves to restart GCC trade

Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal in a group photo during the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) with the GCC (6 Arab States- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & UAE), in New Delhi.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 01:43 IST

India issues first response to Trump's claim of stopping Russian oil purchase

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, Trump claimed that India will stop buying Russian oil and invest in Venezuelan oil instead.

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 14:40 IST

Physical abuse, hidden in bed box: Authorities rescue teen girl from Guwahati

During the search operation, the forces rescued the minor girl hidden inside the bed box, in a severely weakened condition.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 23:19 IST

US court sentences gunman to life in prison after he tried to assassinate Trump

Delivering a blazing address at the hearing, Routh did not touch on any facts of the case but focused on foreign wars and his desire to be exchanged with political prisoners abroad.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 22:35 IST

Trump speaks to Xi Jinping over Iran, US-China trade among others

Donald Trump added that the relationship between US and China and his personal relationship with President Xi is ‘an extremely good one’ and that they both realize how important it is to keep it that way.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 18:56 IST

CM Nitish Kumar calls Bihar budget ‘inclusive and growth-oriented’ | Top points

CM Nitish Kumar said that industries would witness promotion after the budget presentation and that it would fulfil the objectives of providing opportunities to every family, skill development for every youth, and empowerment of women.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 21:25 IST

India-US trade deal being ‘papered’: Trump trade rep echoes Goyal

Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the details and specifics of the deal are in place but it still being finalisied.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 14:16 IST

EAM S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

India-US Trade Deal LIVE Updates: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday held discussions with Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar over the recent India-US trade deal.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 02:14 IST

Lok Sabha to resume after ruckus over Naravane memoir | What was the row

Rahul Gandhi's move to cite Naravane's memoir quickly led to a backlash from BJP leaders who accused him of misleading the Lok Sabha and belittling the armed forces.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 04:21 IST

CBI takes over murder case of Vanantara resort receptionist Ankita Bhandari

Demands for a CBI inquiry rose after Urmila Sanawar, an actress who says she is the wife of a legislator, alleged the involvement of a "VIP" in the murder.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 01:59 IST

‘Win-win’ to ‘Mogambo khush hua’: India-US trade deal sparks flurry of reactions

While the trade deal announcement was followed by a praise from key BJP leaders including union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin and union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 01:59 IST

'Big thanks': PM Modi's first remarks after Trump announces India-US trade deal

On Monday night, Trump took to Truth Social to announce that India and the US had sealed a trade deal. This deal, which was framed amid months of negotiations, comes amid tariff tensions between the two partners.

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 22:47 IST

US tariffs on India lowered from 50% to 18% as Trump announces deal

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor has revealed that President Donald Trump has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 02:33 IST

Iran-US tensions highlights: Iran FM Araghchi, US special envoy Witkoff to meet

While talking about the issue between the United States and Iran, the latter's supreme leader said, "The United States wants to devour Iran; the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic prevent this."

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 20:44 IST

‘Biggest one of all’: US President Donald Trump drops hints at triumphal arch

Adding that nearly 57 cities around the world have triumphal arches, President Donald Trump noted that Washington DC, which he called the ‘only major city’, did not have one.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 23:23 IST

IAF airlifts 85-year-old woman as heavy snowfall lashes Himachal Pradesh | Watch

The video shared by Indian Air Force on X showed the woman being carried on a stretcher to the Cheetah helicopter amid heavy snowfall. Visuals also showed the helipad shrouded with snow.

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 13:56 IST

Russia, Ukraine and US set for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi from Feb 4-5

As per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the talks are set to take place on February 4 and 5.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 11:04 IST

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