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Greenland's leader agrees to negotiations with US president Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump had expressed interest in buying Greenland for economic security

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 03:03 AM IST

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and could he get it? | Explained

Trump's 2019 offer to buy the island was firmly rejected by Denmark, a close NATO ally of the United States, and labelled as "absurd" by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

us news

Published on Jan 08, 2025 07:29 PM IST

From the Archive: In independent India - A struggle beyond freedom

Lal Bahadur Shastri wrote the article on January 16, 1951

india news

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 03:47 PM IST

From Zambia, with love and friendship

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is seen.

international affairs

Published on Oct 24, 2024 12:23 PM IST

An ode to the country’s past, a vision for its future

Yog Bir Handa is one of roughly 218,000 people aged above 100 in India and one of just five in Delhi. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:34 AM IST

Spice of Life: Gandhi was apostle of peace, but no pacifist

Mahatma Gandhi (File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi did not initially appear on Indian currency notes, find out why

The RBI finally launched the Mahatma Gandhi Series in 1996, etching his face permanently on all Indian currency notes since.

business

Published on Oct 02, 2024 11:09 PM IST

'Even Britishers wouldn't have thought…': Kejriwal accuses BJP of ‘cruelty’

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during AAP workers' meeting.

india news

Published on Sep 15, 2024 02:45 PM IST

11 years later, SC revives‘caged parrot’ tag for CBI

The court said that the agency’s actions were not about the pursuit of justice but rather about circumventing the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in a connected case registered by the Enforcement Directorate. (PTI)

delhi news

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes an appreciation of Delhi’s seasons, a book on the merger of the princely states with India, and volumeon Dalit food history (HT Team)

books

Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:21 PM IST

PM reiterates need for brining youth, non-dynasts into politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo)

india news

Published on Aug 25, 2024 01:28 PM IST

North Korea's Ki

world news

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 08:34 AM IST

Independence Day 2024: Take this quiz to check your knowledge of our history

August 15 is always a reminder for us to pay our respects and reminiscence the bravery of our freedom fighters who made it possible to free our country from 200 years of colonial rule.

features

Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:47 PM IST

Maharaj to Darlings: 5 films that got us independence from existing social evils

Junaid Khan in Maharaj and Alia Bhatt in Darlings

cinema

Published on Aug 15, 2024 05:02 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan wish fans on Independence Day

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day in 2024.

bollywood

Published on Aug 15, 2024 02:31 PM IST

Nostalgia: How Goa celebrated India’s independence on August 15, 1947

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from the British rule but Goa Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were still Estado da Índia (Portuguese states of India).

art culture

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST

Independence Day 2024: Actors recall childhood memories of celebrating I-Day

Rakul Preet Singh (L), Raghav Juyal (Top), Mona Singh (Bottom)

cinema

Published on Aug 20, 2024 11:49 AM IST

Pain of partition can never be forgotten: CM Saini

Saini, paying tribute to those who were killed in the bloodshed, said the tragedy about which almost half of the post-independence literature is filled and the pain of the partition can never be forgotten. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Independence Day 2024: Speech ideas for children for school celebrations

As we gear up to celebrate the day, here are a few speech ideas for children.

festivals

Published on Aug 14, 2024 03:55 PM IST

Independence Day 2024: Creative lighting ideas to celebrate with patriotism

From glowing accents to vibrant displays, here’s how to illuminate your space in honour of the nation.

art culture

Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:27 PM IST

This Independence Day, try out these food varieties in the city

Independence Day offerings in Mumbai

htcity foodies

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 01:09 PM IST

Independence Day 2024: India celebrates 78th I-Day; theme, history, significance

Independence Day 2024: People wave the Indian national flag. India celebrates its 78th Independence Day this year.

festivals

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Independence Day 2024: Ideas to celebrate the special day with your family

Here are a few ideas to celebrate Independence Day with your family.

festivals

Published on Aug 14, 2024 11:06 AM IST

Independence Day 2024: DIY crafts to make on this special day

On Independence Day, people remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters, the valour of the freedom movement and the brave countrymen who shed their blood to give us the freedom that we enjoy today.

festivals

Published on Aug 13, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Independence Day 2024: Nostalgic things we did as school kids on this day

As school kids, Independence Day was one of the special days of the year to be celebrated.

festivals

Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:00 PM IST

‘India will celebrate 100th year of Independence as a…’: PM Modi at CII meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during CII post budget conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 02:26 PM IST

US Independence Day 2024: Date, history, significance of the Fourth of July

Every year, US Independence Day is observed on July 4.

festivals

Published on Jul 03, 2024 02:21 PM IST

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island

Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty.

world news

Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:51 AM IST