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Bablu to Balmukund: Raj govt pushes to change ‘inappropriate’ names for kids

Names such as Sheru, Shaitan, Kalu and Tinku of school children will be changed in consultation with parents, state education minister Madan Dilawar said on Tuesday, under an initiative called “Saarthak Naam Abhiyan” (Meaningful Names Campaign). (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 7:44 AM IST

IndiGo announces hike in fuel charges, airfare to get costlier

IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026, 10:48 PM IST

Govt calls all-party meet tomorrow to discuss Iran-US war, amid Oppn uproar

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026, 3:51 PM IST

Mind The Gap: Identity under scrutiny

File photo

Published on Mar 23, 2026, 8:00 AM IST

EC likely to publish SIR supplementary voter list for West Bengal on March 23

Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, in Sonagachi, Kolkata.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026, 10:54 PM IST

PM Modi becomes India’s longest-serving head of govt: A look at top 5 leaders

The Prime Minister had completed 25 years as head of government in October last year. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026, 9:03 PM IST

Threatened, held at gunpoint: Shocking claims emerge in PWC officer suicide case

Grieving family members of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PSWC) district manager, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa in, Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026, 6:29 PM IST

In Supreme Court, government seeks free hand in defining what is ‘industry’

The bench is examining whether the expansive interpretation in Bangalore Water Supply case requires reconsideration, a question first referred to a larger bench in 2017.

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 2:16 PM IST

Row over Transgender Amendment Bill explained: Why are some opposed to it?

Members of the Odisha Transgenders Association stage a demonstration, demanding withdrawal of the Centre's proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, in Bhubaneswar.

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 1:57 PM IST

Govt warns against loose container fuel storage after viral water jar video

An advisory issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Published on Mar 14, 2026, 4:10 PM IST

Kerosene and coal are making a temporary comeback in India. Here's why

Representative image. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026, 5:18 PM IST

3.25 fitment factor, 7% increment: What are govt staff demanding in 8th pay

Employeesare pushing for raising the leave encashment limit at retirement from 300 to 400 days

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 8:53 PM IST

'Shocking, improper': Govt notice over BSNL director's Prayagraj itinerary

Vivek Banzal, director (CFA) of BSNL Board, was scheduled to travel to Prayagraj for 2 days.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026, 7:48 PM IST

HT Kick Off: Never the twain shall split

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play the first match of ISL12 which could have been a non-starter had the union sports ministry not intervened.

Published on Feb 13, 2026, 8:00 AM IST

Delhi government halts fee regulation law for private schools till 2027

The decision brought relief to private schools, which have been flagging challenges in implementing the new regime mid-session.

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 6:21 AM IST

Mind The Gap: Why Indians fear love marriages

Man-made rules: a panchayat in session

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 3:25 PM IST

Assam govt launches Nijut Babu Asoni for UG, PG male students

Assam govt launches Nijut Babu Asoni for UG, PG male students (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 1:27 PM IST

With six days to go, key bills await passage in stir-hit House

The government has its work cut out to clear bills, with some of them yet to get approval of the Union cabinet.

Published on Dec 12, 2025, 6:58 AM IST

AI conversations with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli and OpenAI’s Srinivas Narayanan

Pushmeet Kohli

Published on Dec 10, 2025, 4:09 PM IST

On 8th pay panel, govt shares details in Parliament: When will it take effect?

The Eight Central Pay Commission is mandated to submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution date.

Updated on Dec 9, 2025, 5:07 PM IST

No breakthrough in government-Opposition meeting on SIR discussion in Parliament

No breakthrough in government-Opposition meeting on SIR discussion in Parliament

Published on Dec 2, 2025, 1:40 PM IST

Mind The Gap: How women voters powered the NDA’s Bihar sweep

Bihar election

Published on Nov 17, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

Rajasthan prohibits govt medical college heads from private practice

Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar said the new guidelines, effective immediately, will help ensure better administration of health services across the state.

Published on Nov 14, 2025, 1:45 PM IST

Government launches global AI contest for women with ₹25 lakh prize

Government launches global AI challenge to support women-led innovations with Rs. 25 lakh prize pool.

Published on Nov 8, 2025, 2:09 PM IST

Handwara MLA Sajjad Lone accuses govt of ‘stonewalling’ efforts to resolve reservation issue

Handwara MLA Sajjad Lone (File)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 7:12 AM IST

Govt to end ‘loot’ by consultants, says Shelar

Govt to end ‘loot’ by consultants, says Shelar

Published on Oct 2, 2025, 6:54 AM IST

Will resign rather than ally with BJP for statehood restoration: Omar Abdullah

J&K CM Omar Abdullah addresses the gathering during the inauguration of 15 water supply schemes in the PHE Division Bijbehara, in Anantnag on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 1, 2025, 12:04 PM IST

Will create a fund for farmers if voted to power: Akhilesh

SP president Akhilesh Yadav addressing a press meet at his party office in Lucknow on September 12. (HT photo)

Updated on Sep 12, 2025, 8:25 PM IST

Sunny Hinduja, Aamir Ali, Nia Sharma welcome GST reform, call it a ‘great’ step

Sunny Hinduja, Nia Sharma and Aamir Ali

Updated on Sep 5, 2025, 9:22 AM IST

Government to form panel to define banned online games, Delhi High Court told

The submission came during proceedings on a petition by Bagheera Carrom (OPC) Private Limited, which developed an online carrom game.

Published on Sep 3, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

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