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Northeast Delhi riots: Mother of man assaulted by two cops seeks murder charges

Faizan and four others were allegedly beaten by police on 66-foot Road in northeast Delhi’s Kardampuri on February 24, 2020.
Published on Apr 18, 2026 04:22 am IST

Kamal Haasan reacts to death sentence to 9 policemen in custodial death case

Kamal Haasa called for accountability from those involved in the cover-up and stressed on the suffering of innocent families affected by the actions of the convicted policemen.
Published on Apr 07, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Farm unions protest, seek action against Bathinda SSP

Various farmers and labourers’ unions taking out a protest rally in Bathinda on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Published on Mar 07, 2026 07:26 am IST

CBI junks claim Kapil Mishra had role in 2020 northeast Delhi riots death

The CBI discarded the allegation by one of the victims that Kapil Mishra had exhorted the public for indulging in violence, claiming that no other victim or witness supported this claim.
Published on Mar 03, 2026 06:51 am IST

JNU protests escalate as arrests rise, clashes leave police and students injured

JNU students demanded the implementation of UGC regulations.
Published on Feb 27, 2026 09:46 am IST

Ludhiana: Four cops booked for ‘custodial torture’ of cab driver suspended

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira interacting with cab driver Ranjot Singh in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 31, 2026 11:01 pm IST

Two cops assault eatery owner for refusing to serve past midnight

Two cops assault eatery owner for refusing to serve past midnight
Published on Nov 30, 2025 04:12 am IST

Key accused in Chitrakoot multi-crore pension scam dies under mysterious circumstances

Key accused in Chitrakoot multi-crore pension scam dies under mysterious circumstances
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 06:55 pm IST

JNU students detained after police clash

Six police personnel were injured and sent for medical examination. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 19, 2025 03:24 am IST

Somnath Suryawanshi case: Maha issues guidelines for probing custodial deaths

Mumbai, India - Aug. 28, 2015 : Bombay High Court : ( Photo by Bhushan Koyande )
Published on Oct 07, 2025 06:52 am IST

September 2001 lathicharge: Agra lawyers observe Black Day

Lawyers at Agra observing Friday as Black Day. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sept 27, 2025 07:10 am IST

Protests continue against dog relocation order in Delhi, FIR filed in India Gate gathering

A protester at Connaught Place remonstrates with a police constable. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on Aug 13, 2025 03:38 am IST

Kenyan President Ruto warns against attempts to overthrow government

"You cannot sponsor violence and go scot-free," Kenyan President William Ruto said.
Published on Jul 09, 2025 11:22 pm IST

11 dead, dozens injured in Kenya anti-government protests

The suburb's Eagle Nursing Home said six people had been admitted with injuries, and that two had died from gunshot wounds.
Published on Jul 08, 2025 06:20 am IST

Register FIR in Parbhani custodial death with a week: HC to state

35-year-old Somnath Suryawanshi died in judicial custody on December 15, 2024. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 05, 2025 08:14 am IST

Indian-origin man dies days after Australian cops knelt on his neck

Gaurav Kundi died surrounded by his family on Thursday.
Updated on Jun 16, 2025 09:37 am IST

Any ‘misconduct’ by cops will invite strict action, says Punjab DGP

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav addresses a press conference during the inauguration of the new building of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), at Police Lines in Patiala on Tuesday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 09:02 am IST

Dalit groups protest against Jagan Reddy’s visit toTenali

YSR Congress Party chief and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy speaks with the media after meet the family of John Victor. (PTI)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:42 am IST

Parbhani custodial death: Mother approaches HC, seeks court-monitored probe

Somnath Suryawanshi (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:14 am IST

Chhattisgarh man arrested for cheating farmers dies in custody; SHO suspended

Durgesh Katholia, a resident of Bhawarmara village in Rajnandgaon district, was arrested in connection with a cheating case. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Apr 01, 2025 09:34 pm IST

Chandigarh: Three policemen suspended for ‘assaulting’ duo at Hallomajra police post

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on March 16 when Gobind received a distress call from Rohit, informing him that two young girls, Meenakshi and Sakshi, were being physically abused by their father at their Hallomajra residence. In response, Gobind and Rohit rushed to the Hallomajra police post to seek intervention. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 08:36 am IST

How a 1970s Chicano art group defied the mainstream and made history

How a 1970s Chicano art group defied the mainstream and made history
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Patiala: Colonel Bath’s kin lift protest after invite from CM Mann

Jaswinder Kaur, wife of Colonel Pushpinder Bath, with others during a protest outside Mini Secretariat in Patiala on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:58 am IST

With ‘blue-eyed’ boys in dock, Punjab Police drag feet on naming them in FIR

Instead of registering FIR on the colonel’s complaint, the case was initially registered on the statement of a dhaba owner, who is neither victim nor accused.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:14 am IST

Patiala assault: No cop named in FIR yet, colonel to move HC; kin, veterans to protest outside SSP & DC offices

According to the family, it will start an indefinite protest from March 22, along with Army veterans, outside the offices of Patiala SSP and deputy commissioner.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:46 am IST

Iconic 'Black Lives Matter' mural removed post Trump's encroachment threats

Workers put traffic barriers in place as they start the work to transform Black Lives Matter Plaza into Liberty Plaza on March 10, 2025 in Washington,
Published on Mar 11, 2025 11:36 am IST

Probe team seeks FIR against cops in Parbhani custodial death case

The team filed the report after a detailed probe following a visit to Parbhani. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:36 am IST

Parbhani violence: Fadnavis announces judicial probe, suspends police inspector

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Winter session of the state Assembly at Vidhan Bhavan, in Nagpur, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_20_2024_000120A) (PTI)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:25 am IST

‘His life could have been saved’: Uncle of Cong worker who died during protest

Congress workers pay tribute to party worker Prabhat Pandey who was allegedly killed during a protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, in Kanpur,
Published on Dec 20, 2024 04:20 pm IST

Protester dies during Cong stir, uncle lodges FIR

Congress state president Ajai Rai along with party workers staged protest against state government on issues of rising inflation, unemployment and law and order situation in state. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:54 am IST