Morning brief: Pak PM loses majority as key ally joins hands with opposition and all the latest news
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Imran Khan loses majority as PTI's key ally MQM-P strikes deal with opposition
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received another blow as Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), the major coalition partner of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, struck a deal with the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party, according to local media reports. Read more
Gujarat asks Centre to halt Narmada river linking project amid protests
Gujarat has asked the central government to put on hold the project connecting the Par, Tapi and Narmada rivers as the state government does not want to displace tribal people from their ancestral land, irrigation minister Hrishikesh Patel told the assembly on Tuesday. Read more
Fuel rates see 8th hike in 9 days, diesel price in Mumbai breaches ₹100-mark
Fuel prices in India hiked for the eighth time in nine days on Wednesday. Prices of both petrol and diesel increased by 80 paise a litre each, and the total hike has now climbed to ₹5.60 a litre. Read more
'I won't stop talking': Ukrainians in China fight disinformation war
Thousands of miles from a home consumed by conflict, a group of Ukrainians in China have found themselves on the frontlines of an information war, battling pro-Russia bias, trolls and censorship. Read more
'Would love to see him with Virat Kohli': Shoaib Akhtar names Pakistan player who can get ₹15-20 Cr in IPL auction
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said Babar Azam, the current Pakistan captain, could attract a bid in the range of ₹15-20 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Read more
Will Smith's mom was shocked at him slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'I've never seen him do that'
Will Smith's mother, Carolyn Smith, is the latest to react to the recent controversy involving him and comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars. Read more
Americans ease up on masks, nonessential travel despite new Covid wave warning
Many Americans have taken significant steps back from once-routine coronavirus precautions, with less than half now saying they regularly wear face masks, avoid crowds and skip nonessential travel. Read more
Dog's progress as a 'pro' skateboarder within four years will stun you. Watch
There are several videos on the Internet that inspire people and help them to have high ambitions and follow through with their dreams. But rarely do any of these videos have a dog in it who serves as a source of motivation. Read more

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