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Covishield gets UK nod, but India not on vaccine list. The dispute, explained
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 09:27 AM IST
PM Modi said this week that international travel should be made easier through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. His remarks came on the day when the UK issued a new travel advisory to include Covishield among eligible formulations but kept India out of the approved vaccinations list.
Why military has sought more time to induct women into NDA
By Rahul Singh
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 09:13 AM IST
There’s a raft of pre-induction aspects to be taken care of, including, medical standards, accommodation, training capacity, security and privacy arrangements, physical segregation of living quarters, and additional gender-specific administrative and miscellaneous requirements
India working with other nations on vaccine certificate recognition: Minister
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 08:59 AM IST
Addressing the media, Rajeev Chandrashekhar said, as the world will seek a more rule-based, transparent and democratic future in the post-Covid order, India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will play a significant role in shaping it
News updates from HT: IMD predicts cloudy sky with light rain in Delhi
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 08:53 AM IST
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Defamation complaint filed against lyricist Javed Akhtar
By Vinay Dalvi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 08:46 AM IST
In the complaint, Dhrutiman Joshi, who is associated with the RSS, said, “Akthar talking on a TV show said that those who support organisations like RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal need to do some introspection”
Hours after attacking shopkeeper in Shopian, militant dies in gunfight
By Mir Ehsan
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 08:48 AM IST
The police spokesperson said militant Anayat Ashraf fired upon Jeewer Hameed Bhat who sustained serious injuries and was hospitalised
PM Modi gets a warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Washington. See pics
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 07:37 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to the United States where he will meet President Joe Biden and participate in the Quad summit. He was given a warm welcome by the Indian-American community after landing at Washington airport.
Live updates: PM Modi in US; meeting with Kamala Harris, 5 CEOs on Day 1
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 08:54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi US visit Live Updates: The Prime Minister arrived in Washington on September 23, kicking off his official visit to the United States.
Breaking news: India sees rise in daily Covid tally with nearly 32,000 new cases
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 09:24 AM IST
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Files, paper work: How PM Modi spent time on 'long flight' to the US
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 06:03 AM IST
PM Modi has a packed schedule during his visit to the US. He will meet US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and global CEOs during his three-day visit.
PM Modi reaches US, to meet Kamala Harris, global CEOs on packed Day 1
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 05:41 AM IST
PM Modi also has separate meetings scheduled with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga on Thursday. He is visiting the US for the seventh time after assuming office in 2014.
Someone else will become Bengal chief minister if I don’t win: Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur bypoll campaign
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 02:49 AM IST
‘Cast your vote even if it rains. I will suffer if I don’t get even one vote. Don’t be complacent and assume that my victory is ensured. Please don’t do that. If you want to see me as chief minister you must vote for me. Every vote is crucial...,’ Banerjee said at her election meeting in Ekbalpore area.
Govt looks to screen first Netflix original at international film festival of India
By Deeksha Bhardwaj
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 02:39 AM IST
The festival, which will be held from November 20-28, is expected to be held in a hybrid form. It is also under consideration to take the festival to the remotest parts of the country, with nearly 75 locations under consideration to live stream the festival
After Erdogan mentions Kashmir in UNGA, Jaishankar says important to respect UN resolutions on Cyprus
By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 02:30 AM IST
‘Important that relevant UN Security Council resolutions in respect of Cyprus are adhered to by all,’ Jaishankar tweeted after a meeting with Nikos Christodoulides, the foreign minister of the Republic of Cyprus, on the sidelines of the UN general assembly’s general debate.
Supreme Court rejects plea against BJP leaders Raman Singh, Sambit Patra in ‘toolkit’ case
By Abraham Thomas
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 02:12 AM IST
The Chhattisgarh government moved a petition against the June 11 interim order passed by the high court that said the FIR against Singh and Patra, among others, was politically motivated, borne out of political grudge and rivalry, and none of the offences contained in the FIR were made out
Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur to inaugurate first Himalayan film festival on Friday
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 02:07 AM IST
According to the statement, makers and cast of the Bollywood movie Shershah, including director Vishnuvardhan and lead actor Siddharth Malhotra, will attend the opening ceremony of the festival
Uttar Pradesh govt recommends CBI probe into death of Akhara Parishad chief Narendra Giri
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and K Sandeep Kumar
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:58 AM IST
Narendra Giri, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and mahant (chief priest) of the Bade Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his room in the Baghambari Gaddi Math on Monday evening
Two minor girls electrocuted on waterlogged road near Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:44 AM IST
The girls were making their way through a waterlogged street when the accident happened. They were declared dead on arrival at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, local police said.
Why do farm concerns not get as much political attention as they should?
By Roshan Kishore, Abhishek Jha, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:32 AM IST
- A large majority of the population at the bottom of the social hierarchy in India does not have significant stakes in agriculture.
Jharkhand BJP leader Jitram Munda shot dead on outskirts of Ranchi
By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:28 AM IST
Union minister Arjun Munda accused Jharkhand police of negligence, complaining that BJP leader Jitram Munda neither got police protection nor an arms licence that he sought after an earlier attempt on his life
WHO tightens air quality norms over health hazard
By Jayashree Nandi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:16 AM IST
- India released its National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in January 2019. NCAP does not have a legal mandate but aims to achieve a 20% to 30% reduction in PM 2.5 concentrations over 2017 annual levels in over a hundred cities by 2024.
Bhupesh Baghel vs TS Singh Deo in the spotlight after FIR against Congress leader
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:12 AM IST
A FIR was registered against a Chhattisgarh Congress leader known to be close to health minister TS Singh Deo who is in the middle of an ongoing tussle with chief minister Bhupesh Baghel.
UP govt recommends CBI probe into Giri’s death
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:07 AM IST
- The federal agency is expected to examine the post mortem report, crime scene and take assistance of forensic experts from Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).
Govt looks to screen 1st Netflix original at international film fest
By Deeksha Bhardwaj, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2021 01:04 AM IST
- The festival, which will be held from November 20-28, is expected to be held in a hybrid form. It is also under consideration to take the festival to remote parts of the country, with nearly 75 locations under consideration.
Cab driver held after woman alleges sexual assault in Bengaluru
By Arun Dev, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 12:47 AM IST
According to Bengaluru police, the incident took place between 4 am to 5 am, while the complainant was returning home from a friend’s house. After she fell asleep in the car, the driver stopped the vehicle and sexually assaulted her. “She screamed and resisted him. Fearing that he will get caught, he fled from the location,” police said.
476 calls made by satellite phones in state since 2020, say Karnataka police
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 12:42 AM IST
This comes after the Bengaluru police arrested a native of Rajasthan, Jitendra Singh, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about the Indian army with Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI). The City Crime Branch (CCB) in a joint operation with the Military Intelligence agencies had arrested the accused on Monday.
Karnataka high court upholds arms act exemption to Kodavas, Jamma land holders
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 12:41 AM IST
Sajjan Poovayya, senior counsel who appeared for the Bengaluru Kodava Samaj in the Karnataka high court said that the exemption was made from the British colonial era which permitted members of this race and those who hold Jamma land, that includes people from other communities, be exempted from obtaining a licence.
Will complete Bengaluru Metro Ph 2 project by 2024: CM Bommai
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 12:40 AM IST
The chief minister’s statement comes even as the Bengaluru Metro project continue to witness long delays, forcing over 12 million residents of the city to depend on private transport for commuting.
Political slugfest over nod to Chanakya University Bill
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON SEP 23, 2021 12:39 AM IST
The Karnataka legislative council passed the Bill on Wednesday amid absolute commotion in the Upper House with the Congress continuing to oppose the Basavaraj Bommai-led government’s decision.