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Sessions Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of accused in ₹1.05 crore PMC job fraud

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:56 IST

Additional sessions judge A K Sharma, in his order on Wednesday, observed that the allegations disclose a ‘well-organised job recruitment fraud’ in which unemployed youth were induced to pay large sums of money on the false promise of securing jobs in the PMC. (HT FILE)

Families dragged out as demolition begins in Dharavi’s Meghwadi

Mumbai, India. Aug 06, 2026 - Bipin Padaya, a resident of Meghwadi in Dharavi, lost consciousness during the demolition of his home. Sixteen families in Meghwadi, Dharavi, are scheduled for eviction and demolition of their homes on Thursday under police protection, following unsuccessful negotiations and their refusal to vacate. This action is part of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) initiative under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) to expedite the clearance of Sector 6. Mumbai, India. Aug 06, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:56 IST

Ludhiana: Driver dies two weeks after ‘inhaling chemical’

Police examined CCTV footage and questioned witnesses before identifying the accused as Sagar and Shankar Sahota, both residents of Tajpur Road. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:55 IST

Ludhiana: Unidentified man’s body found wrapped in bedsheet along road

Police said that the body has been kept at the civil hospital mortuary for identification. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:54 IST

Ludhiana: Suspected snatcher tied to pole, beaten to death by mob

Investigating officer ASI Karamjit Singh said police searched the area for CCTV cameras but found none near the crime scene. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:54 IST

Second sinkhole lays bare Ludhiana’s crumbling infra

The road that gave way in Kitchlu Nagar area in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:53 IST

Ansari looks to give red-ball cricket a harder look

Zeeshan Ansari in action (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:53 IST

School reforms drive Punjab to top of education index: Bains

Punjab school education minister Harjot singh Bains interacting with media at Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the 4th day of monsoon session in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:52 IST

Bhakra Dam structure completely safe, says Punjab water resources minister

Goyal was speaking during the Zero Hour in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha after rebel Akali MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali cited media reports regarding the Bhakra Dam experiencing a tilt. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:51 IST

Punjab assembly session: House panel flags growing buprenorphine use, calls for de-addiction centres’ audit

According to official figures cited in the report, the Punjab government purchased nearly 7 crore buprenorphine tablets in 2022, 9.44 crore in 2023, 10 crore in 2024, 11 crore in 2025, while 6 crore tablets had already been procured by June 2026. (HT File/for representation only)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:51 IST

Man shot dead in Farrukhnagar over dispute

The suspects are on the run. (Photo for representation)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:50 IST

Noisy scenes in Punjab assembly session over BJP MLA’s ‘girl child’ remark

BJP MLA Ashwani Sharma at Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the fourth day of monsoon session in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:50 IST

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya transferred, appointed as Rohtak DC

Dahiya, a 2013-batch IAS officer, was appointed as MCG commissioner on May 6, 2025. (Photo for representation)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:49 IST

Rain-led power outages hit Gurugram

Outages were reported from DLF Phase-I and II, Sector 23 and several other residential areas. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:49 IST

2 injured as SUV rams into scooter in Gurugram

Photo for representation (Shutterstock)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:48 IST

‘Poor planning’: Dug up roads leave Gurugram residents struggling in monsoon

“Residents faced issues in commuting and children were unable to reach their schools,” said RK Jaiswal, a resident of Sector 69.

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 05:46 IST

Gurugram: Dengue tally now 13 with three fresh cases

The city currently has four active malaria cases, officials added. (Photo for representation)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:47 IST

AISA holds ‘victory meet’ at Arts Faculty

All India Students’ Association

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 14:01 IST

Wildlife research centre to come up in Faridabad’s Aravalli protected forest

Officials aware of the matter said the tender was floated by the department on Monday for the construction of the facility under the Haryana government’s Conservation Scheme of 2026-27.

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:46 IST

19-year-old arrested for marrying and assaulting minor girl in Delhi

The matter came to light on August 2 when the teenager, aged around 16, filed a complaint alleging that she was married in March and the accused allegedly sexually assaulted and tortured her. (Representational image)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 09:17 IST

Downpour cripples Gurugram again; 3 killed

Vehicles navigate through a waterlogged stretch during the heavy monsoon rain at Sec 5 Road in Gurugram on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:45 IST

Delhi govt set to bring private universities bill next week

According to officials, the draft Bill was recently discussed in the cabinet.

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 14:07 IST

Heavy rain cools Delhi, triggers waterlogging across the Capital

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that wet conditions will persist over the next three days, with a yellow alert in place for Friday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photos)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:44 IST

Lack of alternate site delays Sarai Kale Khan ISBT redevelopment

The detailed redevelopment plan has been ready for more than three months; however, construction cannot commence due to a lack of an alternate site, said an official requesting anonymity. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:44 IST

Woman, five others killed in road crashes in Greater Noida

In one incident, a couple, residents of Chahura village in Rabupura, died after their bike collided head-on with a car in Greater Noida’s Banjarpur area on Wednesday night. (HT Photos)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:43 IST

25-year-old dies of electrocution on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

The incident took place around 10am near pillar number 52 when the man was trying to cross the central verge and came in contact with high-voltage electric wires, police said. (Representational image)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:42 IST

Despite monsoon flow, Yamuna pollution markers remain high

At Okhla barrage and ISBT bridge, the faecal coliform level has remained constant at 110,000 and 170,000 lakh units, respectively, in June and July. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:42 IST

Noida Sector 117: Residents seek drainage system fix, tree pruning

At the meeting on Wednesday, officials assured the sector’s resident welfare association (RWA) representatives of site inspections and action within the next few days. (HT Photos)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:41 IST

NGT seeks Delhi Police stand on inspections of locked premises with alleged polluting activity

The direction came after the station house officer (SHO) of Jafrabad submitted an affidavit on April 14 stating that a joint inspection by the Delhi Police, MCD, DPCC, and BSES could not be carried out because the premises in Ghonda village were found locked. (Representative photo)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:41 IST

DJB kicks off trial run of new units at Chandrawal plant

An official said trial runs commenced after the rise in Yamuna flows following monsoon rains increased the availability of raw water. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 7, 2026 02:40 IST

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