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Amitesh Kumar warns pubs not to operate beyond 1.30 am

Newly appointed Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar warns pubs not to operate beyond the 1.30 am deadline

Newly appointed Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar warns pubs not to operate beyond the 1.30 am deadline. (HT)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:16 AM IST

8 toll plazas closed, 210 colonies regularised: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said the public would save ₹22.48 crore annually after the closure, adding that the plazas included seven operated by the Haryana public works department

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday announced the closure of eight toll plazas. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 08:38 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

US has no right to intervene in problems between Beijing and Philippines: China

China says US has no right to get involved in problems between it and Philippines

In this image released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a Philippines supply boat, center, sails near a Chinese coast guard ship, top, and a Chinese militia vessel off Second Thomas Shoal, (AP)
Published on Oct 26, 2023 01:20 PM IST
Reuters |

Women's reservation bill cleared at Cabinet meeting; Congress reacts

The Congress welcomed the Union Cabinet's reported decision to clear the women's reservation bill in a key meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the meeting of the Union Cabinet, at Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 18, 2023 10:54 PM IST

‘Biden to Modi’s face': Jairam Ramesh attacks PM over US Prez's Vietnam speech

The Congress leader doubled down on his claim that Biden's team was allegedly not allowed to conduct a presser in India after meeting with PM Modi.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 11, 2023 10:22 AM IST

Adverse intel inputs after Atiq's murder prompts increase in CM Dhami’s security

After the input received from the Intelligence Department, changes have been made in CM's fleet.

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.(File)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 10:30 PM IST
ANI |

Karnataka elections: JD(S) releases 2nd list, no ticket for Kumaraswamy’s kin

Bhavani, wife of JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy’s elder brother and former minister H D Revanna, had publicly declared that she would be the candidate from Hassan, leading to conflict within the party

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy and Karnataka party unit chief CM Ibrahim with leaders who joined the party, in Bengaluru on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:26 AM IST
By, Bengaluru:

Arunachal an integral part of India, says US

Asked about the China’s move at a White House press briefing on Tuesday, the White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “The United States has recognised that territory for a long time. And we strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by renaming localities. And so, again, this is something that we have long stood by.”

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a press briefing at the White House. (AP)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:39 AM IST
By, Washington

Donald Trump surrenders, pleads ‘not guilty’, in New York court

The detailed charges were unsealed on Tuesday. Trump was neither handcuffed nor photographed to provide a mugshot, the usual protocol for those indicted.

Former US president Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, US, on Tuesday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 04:54 AM IST

INLD’s Abhay Chautala, Haryana agriculture minister in war of words

Dalal’s remarks over farmers’ agitation escalates into ugly spat with both leaders accusing each other of corruption

Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) general secretary Abhay Singh Chautala and Haryana agriculture minister JP Dalal (right) are locked in a war of words over the farmers’ agitation.(HT file)
Published on Dec 10, 2020 03:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Rohtak | ByHT Correspondent

Why should you buy term and health insurance in the COVID-19 period?

As the pandemic picks up pace around the world, the best we can do is take care of ourselves and our families by opting for a term and/or health insurance policy. The future is uncertain, and hence our financial and health needs may change drastically.

The worrying fact that no one is immune to the disease and that many carriers of the virus may not even show any symptoms gives rise to the necessity of having an appropriate term and/or health insurance cover.(PolicyX.com)
Updated on Jul 21, 2020 01:09 PM IST

To kill coronavirus, Trump suggests injecting disinfectants, bringing UV light ‘inside the body’

Launching a new scientific study conducted by his department, Homeland Security for Science and Technology Under Secretary Bill Bryan on Thursday said the coronavirus dies at a much more rapid pace when exposed to sunlight and humidity.

The US has reported over 869,170 COVID-19 cases and nearly 50,000 deaths.(Reuters Photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2020 07:12 PM IST
Washington | ByPress Trust of India

Hero Group, Birmingham varsity to set up school of innovation in Ludhiana

A declaration to this regard was made during the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit in Mohali by chairman of Hero Enterprises Ltd Sunil Kant Munjal and Professor Philip Plowden, vice-chancellor of the Birmingham City University

HT Image
Published on Dec 05, 2019 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Chandigarh

Hooda’s 38-member committee undemocratic: Haryana Congress chief Tanwar

Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday had formed a 36-member committee led by former minister HS Chatha to decide the course of action in the state.

Haryana Congress chief Ashok Tanwar.(HT File)
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 11:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Rohtak | By, Rohtak

ICC World Cup 2019: Media-player relations, an unequal contest

Days ahead of the first World Cup game, the Indian media assembled for a press briefing only to find out it was to be addressed by two net bowlers sent to England. The media walked out, humiliated and angry.

India's captain Virat Kohli attends a press conference at the Hampshire Cricket indoor centre in Southampton, southern England, on June 4, 2019 ahead of their 2019 Cricket World Cup match against South Africa.(AFP)
Updated on May 25, 2020 10:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrit Mathur

Donald Trump appoints Stephanie Grisham new White House press secretary

The appointment, first announced by Melania Trump on Twitter, also gives Grisham the more strategic post of White House communications director.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday named Stephanie Grisham -- until now spokeswoman for his wife Melania -- the chief White House press secretary.(AP)
Published on Jun 26, 2019 09:19 AM IST
Washington | ByAgence France-Presse

Outgoing FATF chief hints at ‘blacklisting’ Pakistan over terror

On June 23, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa claimed that the country is doing its best and utilising all available sources to eliminate terrorism from its soil, adding that Islamabad has been moving towards attaining sustainable peace and stability.

FATF has come down heavily on Pakistan for its “lack” of compliance with the 26-point action plan prepared for Islamabad to demonstrate its sincerity in fighting terrorism.(AFP File Photo)
Updated on Jun 25, 2019 02:42 PM IST
Washington DC | ByAsian News International

Lok Sabha elections 2019 highlights | PM afraid of using the word ‘chowkidar’, lest someone shouts back ‘chor hai’, says Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address public meetings in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Saturday. BJP chief Amit Shah will be in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to address election meetings.On Friday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Friday claimed that his party will get 73 to 74 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections.“The BJP will get 73-74 seats in Uttar Pradesh, there is no question about getting 72. The people of this country have already decided that Narendra Modi will again become the Prime Minister after counting of votes on May 23,” Shah said here while campaigning for Rajnath Singh, the BJP candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency.At the rally, Shah also slammed the Congress party for not doing enough for national security.Follow updates here:

Simdega: Congress President Rahul Gandhi gestures as he addresses an election campaign rally for Lok Sabha polls in Simdega district of Jharkhand, Thursday, May 2, 2019. (PTI Photo)(PTI5_2_2019_000044A)(PTI)
Updated on May 04, 2019 08:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

AAP names its 3 Haryana candidates

Rai said the Congress was giving an impression that the AAP refused to form an alliance.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday declared candidates for three seats in Haryana for the Lok Sabha elections.(Biplov Bhuyan/HT File PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 22, 2019 03:08 AM IST
New Delhi | By

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Congress delaying alliance, says AAP

On Saturday morning, the AAP called a press conference saying it would announce its “final decision” on the “Lok Sabha elections alliance”.

Congress’s Delhi unit chief PC Chacko, however, said the talks of the alliance with AAP had always been about Delhi only.(Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 21, 2019 05:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Lok Sabha elections 2019: AAP to contest in 3 seats in Haryana, ally JJP in seven

The candidates are yet to be shortlisted. The parties said a committee has been set up to decide who will contest from which constituency, JJP leader Dushyant Chautala said at a press briefing in Delhi’s Constitution Club.

Lok Sabha elections 2019: AAP to contest in 3 seats in Haryana, ally JJP in seven(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 13, 2019 10:28 AM IST
New Delhi | ByAbhishek Dey

Pakistan holds the key to the real F-16 story

From day one, Islamabad has been conveniently chopping and changing its narrative

Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor addresses a press conference at South Block in New Delhi, April 8, 2019. The IAF released radar images which show a Pakistani F-16 vanishing in a matter of eight seconds(PTI)
Updated on Apr 09, 2019 07:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

China plans to take Belt and Road Initiative to India’s doorstep through Nepal

China proposed a India-Nepal-China economic corridor with multi-dimensional connectivity through the Himalayas after Nepalese Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the opening of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. China has proposed an India-Nepal-China economic corridor with multi-dimensional connectivity through the Himalayas.(AP File Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2018 05:31 PM IST
PTI, Beijing | ByPress Trust of India

Tough love: Philippine President Duterte shuts Boracay Island in order to save it

The island, known for its white-sand beaches, will be closed starting April 26, at the height of the peak summer season.

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Air’s Cebu Pacific will cancel flights to Boracay during the closure.(Youtube)
Updated on Apr 05, 2018 01:22 PM IST
ByBloomberg

Pakistan Army warns India of response in case of any ‘misadventure’

Ghafoor also accused India of killing of 30 Pakistani civilians in 2018 in firing along the Line of Control

Pakistani army troops stand alert at an entrance to a prison in Haripur, Pakistan.(AP File Photo)
Published on Mar 28, 2018 08:47 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Islamabad | ByPress Trust of India
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