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After Pahalgam terror attack, cross-border families in limbo

Lucknow

Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:59 PM IST

After a pregnant Pakistani woman married in India appealed to President to allow her to stay back, another woman born in India and married in Pakistan refused to leave without her two children.

Pakistani woman Maryam who is married to man from Uttar Pradesh’s Khurja. (Sourced)

ByDeepak Lavania, Meerut

Staffer jumps off Kolkata hotel in panic after fire breaks out, dies: Official

The five-storey hotel, located near the wholesale market at Mechua Bazar in north Kolkata, mostly caters to traders from other states.

Six fire tenders have been deployed to douse the flames that engulfed a portion of the ground and first floor. (Videograb)

Kolkata

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 10:47 PM IST

ByTanmay Chatterjee

Alliance partners to contest UP elections under aegis of SP, says Akhilesh

The incident in Pahalgam happened due to security lapse...there was an intelligence failure...the injured did not get any help for one and a half hours after the attack, says Yadav

The SP also alleged that the BJP government had ruined the education system and political interference had increased in the current regime. (File Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 10:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Day after FIR, LU asst prof clears the air over remarks on Pahalgam terror attack

‘The word terrorist is only used for terrorists supported and sponsored by Pakistan, who carried out the brutal killing of Indians in Pahalgam by asking their religion,’ reads her post

The assistant professor was booked under sections of BNS for allegedly propagating religious hatred, promoting enmity between different groups, making and publishing false statement, uttering words with intent to wound religious feelings, and endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

During Mahakumbh, Ayodhya leads as most preferred spiritual destination: Survey

Ayodhya led with 22.55% of respondents naming it as their top choice. Sangam in Prayagraj followed at 19.96%, while Varanasi received 12.72% of the votes. Mathura stood at 6.31%, and Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar at 2.67%.

A total of 3,52,388 pilgrims participated in the survey (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 09:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Rajasthan getting Centre's full support to strengthen urban infrastructure: CM Sharma

Jaipur

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 09:26 PM IST

PTI |

SP leaders’ remark on terror attack is shameful, reflects Pak’s narrative: CM

CM Yogi Adityanath criticized SP leaders for comments on the Pahalgam terror attack, calling them shameful and divisive, while promoting development in Deoria.

The CM also accused the SP and Congress of consistently using caste and appeasement politics for electoral gains. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 09:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

3 suspected Naga militants killed in police encounter in Assam

Police said that they had received information from a reliable source that the militants were hiding in Hera Kilo and Nriachibunglow area near Haflong

The Assam police said that further investigation and search operations were going on.

Other Cities

Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:53 PM IST

ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Mayawati urges party workers to support Akash Anand

In a detailed post on social media platform X, Mayawati addressed the internal dynamics of the party, stating that some BSP members, due to “ignorance, over-enthusiasm, carelessness, or being misled by opposition conspiracies”, are occasionally relieved of responsibilities and even expelled in serious cases.

BSP president Mayawati asked party workers to support and encourage her nephew. (HT file photo)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

U.P. tightens watch on Pak nat’ls with long-term visas

A senior official from the state home department said that the government has sought clear guidelines from the Centre regarding the repatriation of such individuals. “Many of these women have started families here and have given birth to children,” the official said.

According to state officials, a significant number of Pakistan nationals are believed to still reside in different parts of U.P. on long-term visas. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:50 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Suspended Hathras SHO’s petition dismissed in gang rape-murder case

Dismissing the petition filed by Verma, Justice Raj Beer Singh criticised the officer’s conduct as it considered both procedural violations and a glaring lack of sensitivity in handling the case.

Women carried out candle march in solidarity with victim of Hathras gang rape (File)

Other Cities

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Ram Mandir spire now sports 42-foot flagpole

The Ram Janmabhoomi temple installed a 42-foot flagpole; idol ceremony postponed to June. Construction nearly complete by June 5, says trust chairman.

Lucknow

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

CM Yogi hails ODOP as nat’l movement, credits MSMEs for 40L jobs

“Earlier, Chinese goods dominated our markets. Today, people proudly gift ODOP items,” the CM said during a TV programme in Lucknow, pointing to a shift in consumer sentiment and the initiative’s growing reach nationwide.

CM says state’s economic journey anchored by reforms, investment, and tourism push (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Post death of student, IIT KGP puts up SOS barcode for hostel boarders

Kolkata

Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:35 PM IST

PTI |

Delhi LG Saxena, CM Gupta inspect ongoing work at Munak canal, Haiderpur WTP

Delhi

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:00 PM IST

PTI |

DDA plans first waste-to-art theme park in south Delhi's Ashta Kunj

Delhi

Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:00 PM IST

PTI |

Firefighters pelted with stones during Rohini slum dousing operation: Source

Delhi

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 05:35 PM IST

PTI |

Pahalgam victim's wife counters Cong leader: ‘They marked out non-Muslims'

Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale, one of the tourists killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, recalled the horror.

Family members of Santosh Jagdale, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, after his mortal remains were brought to his residence in Pune.(HT Photo)

India News

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 07:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

50 plays in 17 days: Story festival celebrates 35 female authors in Lucknow

Lucknow is hosting a distinctive story festival showcasing stories penned by female authors. 55 stories by 35 writers are being stated in 17 days at the UPSNA.

Sangam Bahuguna and Punita Awasthi during the play Vapisi written by Kamal Kapoor(Photos: HT)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:03 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Prime suspect of Phagwara lawyer, friend’s kidnap in Punjab Police net

History-sheeter Harvinder Singh, who jumped parole on April 23, was caught working in dhaba in Gujarat’s Kutch. He was serving life term for murder of then Moga DSP Balraj Singh Gill and his woman friend Monika Kapila in Ludhiana farmhouse in 2012.

History-sheeter Harvinder Singh, 35, wanted for the recent kidnapping of a lawyer and his woman companion in Phagwara, was arrested from a dhaba at Lakadia village, 52km from Bhuj, the district headquarters of Kutch, on Monday.

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:41 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Navi Mumbai police bust hydro ganja racket; 10 held

Mumbai

Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:15 PM IST

PTI |

Man beaten to death after dispute during cricket match in Karnataka; 15 arrested

In Kudupu, Mangaluru, a man died after being assaulted by over 25 people during a cricket match dispute.

The incident occurred at around 3 PM on April 27 near the Bhatra Kallurti temple.(Shutterstock)

Bengaluru

Published on Apr 29, 2025 03:49 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande

BJP's PC Mohan criticises ‘part-time’ governance, says corruption is full-time

BJP leader and Bengaluru MP PC Mohan highlighted corruption as the only full-time activity amid a governance vacuum in the city.

The BJP leader criticised the appointment of officials holding multiple key positions simultaneously.(X)

Bengaluru

Published on Apr 29, 2025 03:16 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Record 22 Punjabis elected to House of Commons in Canada

Prominent Liberal Party winners include Anita Anand from Oakville East, Bardish Chagger from Waterloo and Ruby Sahota from Brampton North, while Amarjeet Gill of the Conservative Party defeated sitting minister Kamal Khera from Brampton West.

Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney addressing his supporters after winning the federal election in Ottawa on Tuesday. (AFP Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 29, 2025 03:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Drive launched to raze illegal settlements in Ahmedabad locality post detention of Bangladeshis

Cities

Published on Apr 29, 2025 02:59 PM IST

PTI |

Karnataka plans 180-hour spoken English classes in government schools: Report

Approximately 1,000 schools, including Karnataka Public Schools, will be selected based on student strength.

The earlier plan, announced in 2023, aimed to conduct spoken English sessions over weekends in select government schools. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru

Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Pahalgam terror attack: Half of tourist spots in Kashmir shut in security review

Tourist destinations closed as precautionary measure include Doodhpathri, Kokernag, Duksum, Sinthan Top, Acchabal, Bangus Valley, Margan Top and Tosamaidan.

A soldier standing guard on a street in Srinagar on Tuesday, exactly a week since the attack on tourists near Pahalgam in south Kashmir. (Reuters)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 29, 2025 12:29 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

G Parameshwara blames BJP for Siddaramaiah's gesture towards police officer

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has blamed BJP workers for provoking Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, leading him raise his hand at a police officer.

Siddaramaiah was seen raising his hand on an ASP at an event in Belagavi.

Bengaluru

Published on Apr 29, 2025 12:26 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande

California Burrito founder Bert Mueller urges outsiders to learn Kannada

In the viral video, Bert Mueller not only praises the vibrancy of Bengaluru but also speaks a few lines in Kannada.

Mueller, 35, originally from California, first came to India in 2010 on a study trip
(X/@KantInEast)

Bengaluru

Published on Apr 29, 2025 12:05 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande

368 trees in Bengaluru’s Cantonment area at risk for railway project: Report

The trees include heritage species such as Peepal, Rubber, and Christmas trees, all located within the Bangalore Cantonment Railway Colony in Vasanth Nagar.

The application for tree felling was submitted by the RLDA’s Joint General Manager. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru

Published on Apr 29, 2025 11:18 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Cities

After a pregnant Pakistani woman married in India appealed to President to allow her to stay back, another woman born in India and married in Pakistan refused to leave without her two children.

The five-storey hotel, located near the wholesale market at Mechua Bazar in north Kolkata, mostly caters to traders from other states.

The incident in Pahalgam happened due to security lapse...there was an intelligence failure...the injured did not get any help for one and a half hours after the attack, says Yadav

‘The word terrorist is only used for terrorists supported and sponsored by Pakistan, who carried out the brutal killing of Indians in Pahalgam by asking their religion,’ reads her post

Ayodhya led with 22.55% of respondents naming it as their top choice. Sangam in Prayagraj followed at 19.96%, while Varanasi received 12.72% of the votes. Mathura stood at 6.31%, and Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar at 2.67%.

Rajasthan getting Centre's full support to strengthen urban infrastructure: CM Sharma

CM Yogi Adityanath criticized SP leaders for comments on the Pahalgam terror attack, calling them shameful and divisive, while promoting development in Deoria.

Police said that they had received information from a reliable source that the militants were hiding in Hera Kilo and Nriachibunglow area near Haflong

A senior official from the state home department said that the government has sought clear guidelines from the Centre regarding the repatriation of such individuals. “Many of these women have started families here and have given birth to children,” the official said.

Dismissing the petition filed by Verma, Justice Raj Beer Singh criticised the officer’s conduct as it considered both procedural violations and a glaring lack of sensitivity in handling the case.

The Ram Janmabhoomi temple installed a 42-foot flagpole; idol ceremony postponed to June. Construction nearly complete by June 5, says trust chairman.

“Earlier, Chinese goods dominated our markets. Today, people proudly gift ODOP items,” the CM said during a TV programme in Lucknow, pointing to a shift in consumer sentiment and the initiative’s growing reach nationwide.

Post death of student, IIT KGP puts up SOS barcode for hostel boarders

Delhi LG Saxena, CM Gupta inspect ongoing work at Munak canal, Haiderpur WTP

DDA plans first waste-to-art theme park in south Delhi's Ashta Kunj

Firefighters pelted with stones during Rohini slum dousing operation: Source

Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale, one of the tourists killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, recalled the horror.

Lucknow is hosting a distinctive story festival showcasing stories penned by female authors. 55 stories by 35 writers are being stated in 17 days at the UPSNA.

History-sheeter Harvinder Singh, who jumped parole on April 23, was caught working in dhaba in Gujarat’s Kutch. He was serving life term for murder of then Moga DSP Balraj Singh Gill and his woman friend Monika Kapila in Ludhiana farmhouse in 2012.

Navi Mumbai police bust hydro ganja racket; 10 held

In Kudupu, Mangaluru, a man died after being assaulted by over 25 people during a cricket match dispute.

BJP leader and Bengaluru MP PC Mohan highlighted corruption as the only full-time activity amid a governance vacuum in the city.

Prominent Liberal Party winners include Anita Anand from Oakville East, Bardish Chagger from Waterloo and Ruby Sahota from Brampton North, while Amarjeet Gill of the Conservative Party defeated sitting minister Kamal Khera from Brampton West.

Drive launched to raze illegal settlements in Ahmedabad locality post detention of Bangladeshis

Approximately 1,000 schools, including Karnataka Public Schools, will be selected based on student strength.

Tourist destinations closed as precautionary measure include Doodhpathri, Kokernag, Duksum, Sinthan Top, Acchabal, Bangus Valley, Margan Top and Tosamaidan.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has blamed BJP workers for provoking Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, leading him raise his hand at a police officer.

In the viral video, Bert Mueller not only praises the vibrancy of Bengaluru but also speaks a few lines in Kannada.

The trees include heritage species such as Peepal, Rubber, and Christmas trees, all located within the Bangalore Cantonment Railway Colony in Vasanth Nagar.

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