Men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty are India’s brightest badminton medal hope along with PV Sindhu in women’s singles. (AFP)

badminton

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 05:33 pm IST

Traveller questions health self-declaration form at Mumbai airport

Indian traveller shares Mumbai airport experience.

trending

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 08:59 pm IST

'India's first wafer from Dholera semiconductor plant likely in 2028': Vaishnaw

The minister said the government’s semiconductor programme had been designed around a 20-year roadmap.

india news

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 03:14 pm IST

India stay alive as Dhakshineswar-Balaji deliver in Seoul

tennis

Published on Sept 19, 2026 10:51 am IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book on women’s rights cases of the past 50 years, a collection of animal stories, and a book on the genocide in East Pakistan in 1971. (Amit Sharma)

books

Published on Sept 19, 2026 03:12 am IST

Trump to sign bill today that threatens 100% tariffs on India: Report

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Rose Garden dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, US.

india news

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 11:35 am IST

The real win at the Asian Games

PREMIUM

One of the International Olympic Committee’s main requirements is for the hosts to have enough world-class homegrown athletes. Purely in terms of talent and potential, India does. It will now have to back up this with metal. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

editorials

Updated on Sept 18, 2026 09:52 pm IST

Hours after Mamata's support, Congress claims Nandigram candidate arrested

On Friday, Mamata Banerjee said that her faction had decided not to contest the Nandigram bypolls and would instead support the Congress candidate.

india news

Updated on Sept 18, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Mamata's TMC faction quits Nandigram bypoll; Gondhal is India's 2027 Oscar entry

Marathi film Gondhal is India's official Oscars 2027 entry; TMC founder Mamata Banerjee said that her faction had decided not to contest the Nandigram bypolls.

india news

Published on Sept 18, 2026 09:44 pm IST

Twinkle, little star: Natural diamonds and the young Indian

Brands such as De Beers have been promoting everyday wear.

art culture

Published on Sept 18, 2026 04:26 pm IST

Michelin Guide set to arrive in India, says tourism official

The global restaurant guide is expected to sign a deal with the Ministry of Tourism

htcity foodies

Published on Sept 18, 2026 06:18 pm IST

Hyderabad woman says this company flew her to the US for a 7-day offsite

Anushka, who is based in Hyderabad, revealed that her company flew her to the US for an offsite.

trending

Updated on Sept 18, 2026 09:05 pm IST

Mamata's TMC faction gets football player symbol, Ritabrata camp gets envelope

The ECI on Thursday prohibited both factions from using the party name and its reserved "Flowers and Grass" symbol.

india news

Updated on Sept 18, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Manu Bhaker confirmed as India's flag-bearer at Asian Games opening ceremony

Manu Bhaker will be India's flag-bearer at Asian Games opening ceremony.

others

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 09:35 pm IST

US-India ties, trade talks: What to watch as Russia sanctions bill goes to Trump

India is one of the countries that buys Russian oil, and the prospect of tariffs has thrown India-US relations into fresh uncertainty.

ht explainers

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 11:35 am IST

India's 2038 Asiad bid's fate to be known only by 2028: OCA

others

Published on Sept 18, 2026 08:37 am IST

India says Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs can impact US ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, in Evian

india news

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 11:35 am IST

GDP row is a fight over the donkey’s shadow

GDP is a good measure of economic activity but a poor measure of the things that make a country a good place to live.

opinion

Updated on Sept 18, 2026 11:15 am IST

Singapore chamber to strengthen engagement with Indian govt, policymakers, industry

us news

Published on Sept 18, 2026 06:01 am IST

India secures EU steel quota, seafood and shipbreaking concessions ahead of FTA

India and the EU are targeting an FTA signing by December 2026, with early concessions for steel, fisheries and ship recycling already secured.

india news

Published on Sept 17, 2026 10:03 pm IST

Canada trade minister set to visit India, hold talks on trade deal

Canada's trade minister Maninder Sidhu will visit India “to strengthen trade and investment relationship with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies”. (AP)

world news

Published on Sept 17, 2026 09:41 pm IST