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India is 'one of the strong performers': IMF

Published on Apr 17, 2024 02:18 AM IST

With this, India continues to be the fastest growing economies of the world and ahead of China’s growth projection of 4.6 per cent during the same period.

At the same time, growth in emerging and developing Asia is expected to fall from an estimated 5.6 per cent in 2023 to 5.2 per cent in 2024 and 4.9 per cent in 2025. (File)
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Can’t pull down EVMs... voting humongous task: Supreme Court

Petitions argued in favour of going back to ballot box system, contending that European countries including Germany, went back to traditional system of voting.

The Supreme Court said that voting in India is a “humongous task” that may not even be possible for several European countries. (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:49 AM IST

Govt asks traders to speed up pulses import from Myanmar using forex

Last year, the government found that importers of pigeon pea and black gram were hoarding their purchases in Myanmar by not bringing them to India immediately

India’s output of pulses dipped to 23.4 million tonne in 2023-24 from 26.1 million tonne a year ago, the agriculture ministry estimated (REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:41 AM IST

Amid ‘insinuations’, EC details poll code action

To stress on the transparency that it said it followed, the panel provided examples of actions it had taken against parties and candidates.

The Election Commission of India. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:41 AM IST
By, New Delhi

EC reply sought over DMK plea on poll ads

The DMK had filed writ petition challenging the orders of the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu, rejecting some of its political advertisements.

Contending that free and fair elections are being vitiated, the DMK moved the Madras High Court with three petitions to set aside the orders of the Chief Electoral Officer. (file)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:39 AM IST
By, Chennai

Let us not go by religion or caste: Supreme Court on mob lynching cases

Senior advocate Archana Pathak Dave, appearing for the Gujarat government, told the court that the petition only talked about hate crimes against Muslims.

Supreme Court (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:34 AM IST
ByAbraham Thomas

After Supreme Court rap, Patanjali offers a public apology

Supreme Court warned Ramdev and Balkrishna of Patanjali for disobeying court orders on misleading health cure ads, demands suitable steps in a week.

Yoga guru and brand ambassador Patanjali Ayurved Baba Ramdev speaks to the media as he leaves from the Supreme Court after attending an hearing relating to alleged misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved, in New Delhi on Tuesday (ANI)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:34 AM IST

Row over Ram Navami across parties ahead of Phase 1 voting

Ram Navami celebrations have turned into a political battleground in recent years with rallies escalating into major political face-offs and even communal riots

With three days to go for the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections, Modi took aim at the TMC government and accused it of trying all means and conspiracies to derail the celebrations. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 02:59 AM IST
By, Kolkata

29 Maoists dead in fierce Chhattisgarh operation

The encounter comes days before the Left Wing Extremism-hit constituencies in south Chhattisgarh go to the polls in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections

A security personnel during an encounter with Maoists, in Kanker district, on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:04 AM IST

6 die as boat with students overturns in Srinagar's Jhelum river

The boat overturned around 8am as the wooden boat, roughly 15-feet long and seven-feet wide, headed from Gandabal towards Batwara, with 15 passengers on board

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team conduct rescue operation after boat capsized in the Jhelum river, in Srinagar, on Tuesday. (Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 02:58 AM IST
ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

DU leads the way — Miranda House, St Stephen’s alumni in top 5 of UPSC

Donuru Ananya Reddy from Telangana’s Ponnekal village, a graduate of Geography from Delhi University’s Miranda House College, got 3rd rank in her first attempt

Donuru Ananya Reddy prepared for the examination from home, only seeking expert coaching for anthropology in Hyderabad. (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 02:48 AM IST

Latest News, Live Updates Today April 16, 2024: More potential jurors dismissed as Donald Trump's hush money trial enters second day

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow all the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from India and around the world right here. Track the real-time developments of major events for April 16, 2024.

Live live Latest news on April 16, 2024: Former US President Donald Trump (AFP)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 11:58 PM IST

'I don't know how he…': Father of man arrested for firing outside Salman's house

Mumbai Police have arrested Sagar Pal (21) and Vicky Gupta (24), both residents of Mahsi village in Bihar's West Champaran district

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan days after two men opened fire outside the latter's residence at Bandra, in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI )
Published on Apr 16, 2024 11:33 PM IST
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X withholds some posts till poll period after Election Commission order

The order alleged that the posts violated the polls code that came into effect with the announcement of the schedule for Lok Sabha elections.

The logo of US online social media and social networking service X - formerly Twitter.(AFP)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 11:25 PM IST

Himanta Sarma's ‘Amul babies’ jibe at Gandhi siblings

The Assam CM suggested that the people should prioritise visiting Kaziranga National Park to watch rhinoceros rather than attending rallies of Gandhi family

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra(File)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 11:00 PM IST

‘India will be completely Naxal-free’: Shah after 29 Naxals killed in Chh'garh

Amit Shah said “Naxalism has been confined to a small area due to the offensive policy of the government and the efforts of security forces”.

Union home minister Amit Shah said the Modi government is determined to free the country from Naxal menace,(PTI file)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 10:30 PM IST

Ram Navmi 2024: Ayodhya's Ram Lalla to don yellow clothes, to be offered 56 bhog

The Ram Temple would be open for 19 hours, starting from Mangala Aarti at 3.30 am till 11 pm on the occasion of Ram Navmi.

 The idol of Lord Ram being decorated at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the eve of Ram Navami festival, in Ayodhya on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 10:21 PM IST

Row over ‘400-feet under’ remark against Modi; JMM leader denies charge

Jharkhand BJP demanded action against JMM leader Nazrul Islam for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in support of Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) candidates Santosh Kushwaha and Dulal Chandra Goswami for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, in Purnia on Tuesday.(ANI)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 10:18 PM IST

BJP alleges TMC workers attacked its Lok Sabha candidate in Bengal's Jhargram

The BJP urged the Election commission to take note of the incident and take appropriate steps to ensure free and fair polls in the state

The BJP alleged that TMC workers attacked its Lok Sabha candidate Pranat Tudu in Jhargram.(X/BJP West Bengal)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 10:14 PM IST

India to test 130 km strike range Astra Mark-2 air-to-air missile for IAF

The Astra Mark 2 would give the Indian Air Force an edge over the adversaries in air-to-air combat

 In a major capability boost for the Air Force's fighter fleet, India is planning to carry out the first test of the 120-130 km strike range Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile in next few months.(File photo)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 09:52 PM IST
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‘Some people shouted 'chor' slogans…would've pulled out their tongue': Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was addressing an election rally in Jalpaiguri on Tuesday

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 09:34 PM IST

The enduring appeal of Tamil Nadu's moral compass, Thiruvalluvar

BJP manifesto's promise to build Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres reopens the debate over the Tamil poet-saint, his political beliefs and his stance on Hinduism

The Thiruvalluvar Statue, located 400 meters from the coastline of Kanyakumari(Darisi sumanth/Wikimedia Commons)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 09:05 PM IST

Oldest retired IAF fighter pilot passes away. He was 103

Squadron Leader DS Majithia flew a variety of aircraft, including the Gypsy Moth, Wapiti, Hart, Audax, and Atlanta

Sq Ldr DS Majithia’s (retd) tenure as the flight commander of the legendary No. 4 Squadron, ‘The Fighting Oorials,’ from 1942 to 1943 at Burma remains etched in the annals of history (X/@IAF_MCC)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST

Lok Sabha election 2024: Phase 1 polling on April 19. Check full schedule

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The first phase of the polls will cover 102 constituencies across 21 states and union territories (UTs)

Even if Indian voters are voting more strategically, this effect could be offset by other factors known to influence election outcomes, from anti-incumbency to a “honeymoon effect” (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 08:56 PM IST

Congress will fulfil ‘paanch nyay’: Priyanka Gandhi in Tripura

The two Lok Sabha seats in Tripura, West and East Lok Sabha constituencies, will go to poll on April 19 and 26 respectively

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. (File photo/X/Congress)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 08:52 PM IST
ByPriyanka Deb Barman

Skip pilgrimage on May 6, vote for those with secular credentials: Goa Cardinal

Train No. 17315 “Velankanni Express”, a once-a-week train that runs between Vasco da Gama and Velankanni in Tamil Nadu, leaves at 9am on Monday

The Goa Archbishop, looked up to by Catholics who make up 25% of the state population, is known to articulate his views on the social and political issues (File Photo)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 08:37 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza

EC bars Congress MP Surejwala from campaign for 48 hours over Hema Malini remark

The Election Commission of India said Congress MP Randeep Surjewala’s comments against BJP MP and actor Hema Malini were sexist, vulgar and unethical public utterances

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala. (File)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 08:16 PM IST
ByAkshita Kumari

Amid protests by Rajput community, union minister Rupala files papers for Rajkot

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala files nomination for Rajkot parliamentary constituency amid protests over his remarks on Kshatriyas.

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala. (Photo credit/X)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 07:59 PM IST

'Why PM Modi not taking action?': Tejashwi Yadav on remarks against Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed back-to-back election rallies in Bihar's Gaya and Purnea districts.

Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav addresses a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha Polls.(ANI)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 08:00 PM IST

Delhi L-G slams Kejriwal in open letter: ‘Created a chimera of free water’

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena in an open letter to CM Kejriwal said it has become “habitual” for his ministers to blame officers for their own failures.

Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena with chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.(ANI file)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 07:21 PM IST
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