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Updated on Jan 27, 2022 05:48 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Air India likely to be handed over to Tata Group today: Timeline
Air India is expected to return to Tata Group after 69 years as the central government will hand over the airline to it on Thursday. The company won the bid in October last year.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 05:06 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Bengal govt rolls out Netaji tableau in Kolkata; TMC, BJP trade charges
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of not honouring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 04:04 AM IST
Visually-challenged man’s papers for sarpanch rejected because he signed in Braille
Nuapara sub-collector Taranisen Naik said the rejection of Sabar’s papers should not be seen merely on the grounds of inability to read and write in Odia, but in totality, an argument that was used for years to keep the disabled out of premier civil services such as the IAS and IFS.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 03:47 AM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Manipur Congress MLA joins JD(U) ahead of assembly polls
Khumukcham Joykishan Singh is a sitting MLA from Thangmeiband assembly constituency in Manipur’s Imphal West district where the state’s capital and main commercial hub is located. He was suspended from the Congress party.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 01:44 AM IST
After PM Modi dons Uttarakhandi cap, Mussoorie artist starts getting queries
CDS General Bipin Rawat was the first celebrity of that stature to adorn the Uttarakhandi cap when it was gifted to him last year, said Sameer Shukla, who is the brain behind the creation of the Brahmkamal cap.
Updated on Jan 27, 2022 01:45 AM IST
Ajay Ramola
Centre considering Nagaland’s demand to remove AFSPA: CM Rio
The Republic Day celebrations in Nagaland took place peacefully despite the call for non-participation by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation and the Naga Students’ Federation over last December's Mon killings.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 01:07 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Arunachal boy missing: Rijiju says received positive response from Chinese army
The Chinese side has also suggested a place for the handover and are likely to share the date and time soon, Rijiju added.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 01:00 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Guwahati:
Padma Shri Muthukannamal, 82 wants to continue teaching Sathir
Muthukannamal is a seventh generation dancer having performed across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. She was taught by her father.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:56 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Tamil Nadu: Christian group denies charge of religious conversion
The Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation that runs the 160-year-old school in Thanjavur – where a 17-year-old-girl died allegedly by suicide – in a statement on Wednesday denied the charge of religious conversion linked to the girl’s death
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:55 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Hyderabad film buffs to celebrate Ajit’s birth centenary
According to Mohammad Safiullah, managing trustee of Hyderabad-based Deccan Heritage Trust, floral tributes will be paid to the actor known for his dialogue delivery.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:52 AM IST
Dalit poet Dr Siddalingiah conferred with Padma Shri posthumously
Known for his humour and hard-hitting poetry, Siddalingaiah, was member of Karnataka’s legislative council twice.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:52 AM IST
Sharan Poovanna I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Bengaluru
Kerala’s Literacy hero gets Padma Shri, says nation has taken note of her work
she never allowed the disability to come in her way of spreading literacy among the needy. “The country has recognised my work and honoured me. This is the biggest recognition. I am really humbled,” said Rabiya.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:51 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram
Culture, history and diversity: 25 tableaux capture India’s journey
While 12 tableaux were from states and Union territories (UTs), the remaining nine were from various ministries and government departments.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:50 AM IST
Left Front in tizzy over Lokayukta ordinance
The opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front said it will meet Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday with a request not to sign the ordinance.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:49 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram
Guv lauds state on labour practices, Covid-19 control in maiden speech
Praising the BJP government, Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday said that a total of 12,946 inspections were carried out by the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government under the Labour Act and 2018 cases were filed
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:49 AM IST
HT Correspondent I Edited Shilpa Ambardar, Bengaluru
Jagan govt carves out 13 new districts in Andhra, names one after TDP founder
According to a notification, the reorganisation of the districts is being done under the Section 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Districts (Formation) Act, 1974. It has called for objections or suggestions in writing on the proposal from the people, who are likely to be affected by this decision, to be submitted to the district collector within 30 days.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:47 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu, Bengal showcase rejected tableau at state functions
Chief ministers of both states have lodged a strong protest with Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the rejection by a Defence ministry committee.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:47 AM IST
HT Correspondents
Governor’s language remarks sparks row with Tamil Nadu government
Reacting to the speech, Tamil Nadu school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Wednesday told reporters that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has maintained a two-language policy (Tamil and English) since the time of C N Annadurai (DMK’s first CM in 1967).
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chennai
UP elections: Congress releases third list of candidates
The Congress on Wednesday released its third list of 89 candidates, including 37 women, for the UP elections which are scheduled to take place in seven phases starting February 10.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
‘A celebration of democracy’: World leaders pay tribute on Republic Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's counterparts from Australia, UK and Bangladesh were among world leaders who extended their greetings on Republic Day and pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in diverse areas.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:43 AM IST
Hijab row: Karnataka govt sets up expert committee
The order was issued by SR Umashankar, principal secretary of the primary and education department to Rudra Gowda principal of the Women’s Government Pre-University College on Tuesday.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
CM Bommai: Military school to be named after 19th century commander
Karnataka chief minister (CM) Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday announced a series of programmes honouring Sangolli Rayanna, including naming a military school as well as installation of statues, during an event to mark the 191st Remembrance Day of the valiant warrior
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:39 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Mumbai Police book Google CEO Sundar Pichai for copyright violation
An FIR has been registered by Mumbai Police on court orders against Google, its CEO Sunder Pichai and five other employees of the company in an alleged copyright violation case, city police said on Wednesday.
Updated on Jan 27, 2022 12:39 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Mumbai
Rumblings in Congress after Padma honour for Azad
The party remained silent and didn’t comment on this exchange. However, the episode was criticised by the old guard of the party, even those who aren’t a part of the G23.
Updated on Jan 27, 2022 04:37 AM IST
UP: 6 dead in Rae Bareli hooch tragedy; govt says accused to be booked under NSA
According to the police, there was a function organised in a village by a 40-year-old woman, Sukhrani, on Tuesday night during which people had consumed alcohol. The woman is among the deceased.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:35 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
PM Modi writes to global academics, cricketers with ‘Indian connect’
According to a person aware of the details, the letters are in line with the government's ongoing programme to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Karnataka health dept flags concern over surge in self-testing kits
Compared to the RT-PCR test, which costs between ₹600-1000 in the market, at-home antigen testing kits cost between ₹200-300 apiece.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 12:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Bengaluru
At 77, Kaajee Singh becomes first Gorkha-Nepali musician to receive Padma Shri
Credited with popularising the traditional Maruni dance and the Shree Maadal, Kajee Singh lives in the Kalimpong hills of north Bengal.
Updated on Jan 27, 2022 12:32 AM IST