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State tells schools to hold language camp, teachers object

State tells schools to hold language camp, teachers object
Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:35 am IST

Meta's global team in India tomorrow: Govt amid row over PM Modi's reel removal

Govt summons Meta global team in India on August 5-6, says IT Secretary S Krishnan.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 07:04 pm IST

Meta to appear before govt to explain policy within 7-10 days: MeitY Secy

Meta said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video on action against examination paper leaks had been removed due to a technical error. The video was briefly unavailable before being restored.
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 05:42 pm IST

TN considering proposal for weekly chicken biryani in school meals: Min Rajmohan

TN govt considering proposal for weekly chicken biryani in school meals: Minister Rajmohan
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 11:05 am IST

Delhi govt directs monthly counselling sessions for parents of school children

Delhi govt directs monthly counselling sessions for parents of out-of-school children
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 11:55 am IST

Maha govt to set up de-addiction counselling panels in all schools, colleges

Maharashtra govt to set up de-addiction counselling panels in all schools and colleges
Published on Jul 29, 2026 10:58 am IST

Government working to add 330 new PG seats in medical colleges in state: HP CM

Government working to add 330 new PG seats in medical colleges in state: Himachal CM
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 10:00 am IST

Women at the forefront, again

Students celebrate after the education minister's resignation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday
Published on Jul 27, 2026 09:17 am IST

Fear of losing Gen Z, poll math forced BJP's hand in Pradhan's resignation

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests in New Delhi, India, July 25, 2026.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 01:04 pm IST

'Couldn't shut paper leak': Oppn fumes over Delhi metro, internet restrictions

Central Secretariat metro station closed in view of CJP protest, in New Delhi, India, on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 12:28 pm IST

Manjrekar minces no words on protests: ‘A revolt against feeling suppressed'

Sanjay Manjrekar sounds extremely concerned.
Updated on Jul 25, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Hallelujah! The government says yes to sex ed

Cover of a study on the conflict between the law and consensual teenage sex
Published on Jul 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

Chhattisgarh cabinet clears draft Ease of Doing Business Bill

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 06:36 pm IST

Are Trump Accounts only for babies? What families with older kids should know

Trump Accounts explained (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 12:00 am IST

No child can be forced to recite Hindu prayers, says Chhattisgarh High Court

The government order of June 12 that made reciting Hindu prayers at all state-run schools in Chhattisgarh had drawn sharp criticism. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 07:52 pm IST

8th pay commission: What experts say about 3-5 range salary-hike fitment factor?

The Central Pay Commission is touring the country and holding consultations with various stakeholders
Published on Jun 13, 2026 07:51 pm IST

Bulk sale ban, cap on diesel: Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act on fuel

Thane: Petrol and diesel prices have been increased across the country from midnight yesterday. (Photo by Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 05:53 pm IST

Father dismisses son’s 15 LPA offer, says only government jobs are ‘real’

Father-son debate over 15 LPA job offer and government career choice.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 02:31 pm IST

4 staffers injured by mob of 40 men in Nuh community health centre

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:10 am IST

E-rickshaws drive anti-drug campaign deeper into Punjab villages

The e-rickshaws are equipped with a public address system and informational flex boards. (HT)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:14 am IST

Assam cabinet expansion: 11 BJP MLAs, one AGP legislator sworn in

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma during a swearing-in ceremony. (ANI picture)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:33 pm IST

UDF’s white paper flags rising debt and low capital spending

The white paper, branded as a status report on Kerala’s finances based on real data, was laid on the table of the House by chief minister VD Satheesan
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 04:21 pm IST

School bus fees up 15% this academic year

Rising operational costs and a lack of financial support from the government have prompted the hike, according to the School Bus Owners’ Association (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 06:10 am IST

Mohali: Teachers protest demanding master cadre, lecturer recruitments

Following the protest, the administration assured the teachers that a meeting would be arranged with finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 03:44 am IST

Over 93 pc Bihar households getting water through pipeline: Govt

Over 93 pc Bihar households getting water through pipeline: Govt
Published on May 27, 2026 04:59 pm IST

Chandigarh: Sanitation workers call off strike, demands to be considered in a month, says Cheema

The government and union representatives have mutually agreed to form a committee that would examine all pending demands. (HT File)
Published on May 22, 2026 04:10 am IST

Undefeated: Why Vinesh Phogat will not back down

Vinesh Phogat speaks to media after being disallowed from competing by the WFI in the National Open Ranking Tournament.
Published on May 18, 2026 08:00 am IST

Who is S Keerthana? The only woman minister in Vijay's Tamil Nadu cabinet

S Keerthana is the only woman face in Vijay-led Tamil Nadu cabinet. (PTI)
Published on May 10, 2026 12:26 pm IST

Political observers see no possibility of DMK-AIADMK tie-up to form govt

Political observers see no possibility of DMK-AIADMK tie-up to form govt
Published on May 07, 2026 12:29 pm IST

Nepal: Top court seeks details of squatters' settlement demolition from govt

Nepal: Top court seeks details of squatters' settlement demolition from govt
Published on May 05, 2026 07:59 pm IST