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10% or 15% tariff? US Customs rolls out 10% levy, Trump admin 'adamant' on 15%

A White House official on Tuesday said that Trump has had “no change of heart” regarding his decision to impose a 15% tariff rate.
Updated on Feb 25, 2026 05:53 am IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Kolkata (Feb 6-8)

Baul stalwart Parvathy Baul to perform at the 8th edition of the Root Music Festival (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 05:54 pm IST

Experts weigh in on what duty-free cancer drugs mean for treatment in India

Union budget 2026-27: Experts weigh in on what duty-free cancer drugs mean for treatment in India
Published on Feb 04, 2026 12:34 pm IST

Dubai to India: Limit on gold you can bring without paying customs duty

Indians carrying gold above the permitted limit should declare their “dutiable” gold and enter the red channel.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 04:15 pm IST

Security beefed up for Navratri fair, 750 cops to keep vigil at Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula

Deputy commissioner of police Himadri Kaushik had appealed to the residents to report to police immediately on toll-free number 112 if they notice any suspicious person or item during the Navratri fair in Panchkula. (HT file photo for representation)
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 06:56 am IST

Security guard electrocuted by room heater at Chandigarh’s Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan, dies

The deceased was identified as Suresh Kumar, a resident of Sector 4, Panchkula. (iStock)
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 08:44 am IST

Mission ready, Manipuri sailors on board INS Imphal see hope for peace

Sailor Sunshine Meetei who is from the navy’s anti-submarine warfare stream. (HT photo/Rahul Singh)
Published on Jan 03, 2024 07:49 pm IST

Spice of Life | In battle of life, do your duty, but don’t worry about result

November, the month of the tournament, had been like a mini wedding in our house and the 19th was the culmination of the festivities. (REUTERS file)
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 05:52 am IST

Ludhiana man shot dead in Canada

The victim has been identified as Jagraj Singh, alias Raj who had shifted to Canada three months ago on a study visa
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 07:14 am IST

BSF jawan dies by suicide near Pakistan border in Barmer: Police

The police is yet to ascertain the exact reason behind the incident. (Representative file image)
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 06:07 pm IST

Assam cop suspended after video of him consuming alcohol on duty goes viral

A copy of the suspension order.
Published on Oct 31, 2023 10:39 am IST

Overworked, ASHA workers protest against extra online work

Thane, India - October,13, 2023: All Asha workers in Thane district for your various demands and get Diwali bonus, Alleging that the health authorities are oppressive Protest was held at Thane Kharkar ali ground in thane Asha workers said that if the demands are met, he will resign from the collective job ,in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, October , 13, 2023. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 08:36 am IST

Centre exempts 'Bangalore rose onion' from export duty

Centre exempts 'Bangalore rose onion' from export duty
Published on Oct 01, 2023 01:10 pm IST

Sunrays: Understanding the Dharma that is Sanatana

Of late, there has been a lot of chatter about Sanatana Dharma. (HT File)
Published on Sept 17, 2023 01:43 pm IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s confrontation with governor ‘uncalled for’: Sunil Jakhar

Punjab Congress Party Chief Sunil Kumar Jakhar on Saturday termed chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s conduct in his confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit as unprofessional, unnecessary and uncalled for. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 12:40 am IST

Onion farmers and traders call off stir as union minister steps in, grabs spotlight

Navi Mumbai, India - Aug. 23, 2023:Workers sort Onions at a cold storage in Bajrang ice factory & Cold storage, after Union Government imposes 40 percent duty on exports of Onions at Sector -18 Vashi in Navi Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 12:57 am IST

Amid farmer protests, Centre launches drive to procure onions

The announcement by food, consumer affairs and commerce minister Piyush Goyal came after traders and farmers in Maharashtra protested restrictions on the overseas sales of onion, which they said would hurt incomes. The curbs came amid signs of lower supplies of the widely consumed vegetable and a rise in prices. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 01:21 am IST

Karnataka records decline in liquor sales in August after rise in excise duty, say Officials

According to industry experts, the recent hike in excise duty made Karnataka the costliest state for spirits in India
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 12:56 am IST

Traders upset over Centre’s 40% export duty on onion, farmers stop auction at wholesale market

Onion traders from Nashik have decided not to hold auctioning at Lasalgaon and other markets in the district on Monday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 12:29 am IST

Ray of hope: Youth reintegrated into mainstream after successful mental health treatment

As per officials, Rustam is an orphan and was admitted to the hospital in 2012 for mental health issues and epilepsy. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:57 am IST

ULFA-I threatens Assam DGP over ‘fake encounters’; he brushes it aside

Assam DGP GP Singh tweeted a warning to people against extorting money from business persons, saying they will be charged under UAPA even if they are falsely claiming a ULFA link (Twitter/gpsinghips)
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 03:43 pm IST

Madhya Pradesh SDM held for sexually harassing tribal girls

HT Image
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 12:31 am IST

Chandigarh: Sub-inspector dies of cardiac arrest at Sector 26 police station

Taking strict note of the SI’s demise, Chandigarh senior superintendent of police Kanwardeep Kaur directed all SDPOs and SHOs to conduct regular welfare meetings with employees to know about their well-being and address their problems. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 09, 2023 01:54 am IST

Gita Press a living faith, has national character: PM Modi in Gorakhpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the Gita Press in Gorakhpur on Friday. (PTI PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 01:25 am IST

Punjab CM gives 2 crore to kin of cops killed in line of duty

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over cheques for 2 crore to the next of kin of cops who died while performing their duty or in accidents. The CM also gave cheques for 12 lakh ( 4 lakh each) for the education of their children
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 01:02 am IST

Karnataka policeman returns for election duty shortly after cremating mother

The policeman was felicitated by his colleagues.
Published on May 10, 2023 12:47 pm IST

Mizoram: Jail guard accidentally shoots his colleague dead, arrested

(Representative Photojai)
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 03:48 pm IST

Antilia explosives case: No objection to Mane turning approver, says Waze

Mumbai: Mumbai Cop Sachin Vaze after being produced by National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a court following his arrest, in connection with a probe into the recovery of explosives from a car parked near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's house, in Mumbai, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (PTI Photo/Mitesh Bhuvad)(PTI03_14_2021_000098B) (PTI)
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 12:35 am IST

Atiq Ahmad killing: SIT recreates crime scene, quizzes police

The SIT team recreates the crime scene in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 02:05 am IST