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Kargil imprint on India and Pakistan
The security paradigm established in the aftermath of the war 25 years ago has continued to shape the two countries’ responses to subsequent crises
Published on Jul 25, 2024 09:06 PM IST
HT Editorial
Monsoon likely to reach Chandigarh in four days: IMD
The normal date for the onset of monsoon in the city is June 27, but IMD Chandigarh director AK Singh said a delay of a couple of days was inconsequential
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Grand Strategy: Time to reset the rules of the game in South Asia
China’s approach has changed from co-existence with India to containment in the neighbourhood. New Delhi needs to shift the goalposts
Published on Jun 16, 2024 08:14 PM IST
Meerut RRTS station to get parking facility for 1,200 vehicles
Meerut South RRTS station to have parking for 1,200 vehicles, including EV charging stations. It will be the first RRTS station in the region with such facilities.
Updated on May 12, 2024 07:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Meerut
People in constitutional posts doing politics using caste, region: Kharge
Kharge accused the Union government of passing bills without discussion and alleged a conspiracy to convert Parliament into a platform for the ruling BJP.
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 04:48 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Rivals in cricket but unified by the 2+2 Dialogue
This article is authored by Ayanangsha Maitra, foreign policy scholar and journalist, New Delhi.
Published on Nov 26, 2023 10:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Israeli troops launch brief ground incursion into Gaza to ‘prepare battlefield’
The raid came after the UN warned it is on the verge of running out of fuel in the Gaza Strip, forcing it to sharply curtail relief efforts in the territory.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 11:41 AM IST
PTI |
Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
Published on Oct 23, 2023 07:38 AM IST
HT Analytics
Kerala firm to stop supplying uniform to Israeli police: Minister
Mariyan Apparel Private Limited, which has a uniform manufacturing unit in Koothuparambu in Kannur district of Kerala, is engaged in exporting apparels across the world
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 09:20 AM IST
When a camera takes a selfie, and reveals a star
In 2022, NASA's Near Infrared Camera took its own selfie for "engineering and alignment purposes.” Will the wonders of this space explorer never cease?
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 10:51 AM IST
Paroma Mukherjee
Interview: Balli Kaur Jaswal, author, Now You See Us - “The novel centres migrant workers”
On her novel about three Philippine domestic workers in Singapore, who attempt to solve a murder mystery
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 07:31 PM IST
Simar Bhasin
Chandigarh: Rain likely today and over the next 4 days in city
As per IMD officials, two western disturbances are active over the region and a third western disturbance will affect the region from May 1, therefore, rain is expected over the next few days
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 01:05 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
April to end on cool note in Delhi, with rains to keep mercury in check: IMD
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 34.9°C on Tuesday, which is three degrees below normal for this time of the year
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Centre should ban MPs, MLAs with more than two children from contesting polls: Ajit Pawar
Considering that India’s population has reached 1.42 billion, everyone should stop after having one or two children for the betterment of their own region, district, state and country, Pawar said
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Sudan conflict could 'engulf the whole region': UN Chief
Sudan crisis: UN chief António Guterres said that UN will continue its work with its personnel both inside and outside of Sudan.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 08:36 PM IST
AFP |
Malik summoned as witness in CBI probe into insurance scam
Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik has been summoned by the CBI as a witness in an alleged insurance scam in the region during his tenure. The CBI has registered two FIRs in connection with corruption allegations levelled by Malik in the awarding of contracts for a group medical insurance scheme for government employees and civil work in J&K worth ?2,200 crore. Malik claimed that the summons were not linked to his allegations but added that the Centre was harassing people.
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Saptarishi Das, New Delhi
G20 delegates experience Kangra’s rich culture
The G20 delegates visited Dharamshala and its surrounding areas where they engaged in various activities that showcased the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region. They learnt tea leaves plucking techniques at a tea garden in Kangra
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Chandigarh: Trace rain brings down mercury; more likely today
Trace rain was recorded in the city on Tuesday as per the India Meteorological Department and more is in store on Wednesday and Thursday
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 03:19 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Haryana must learn to value the Aravallis
Despite protection from a raft of laws, and judgments of the Supreme Court, the environmental degradation of the Aravallis continues.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 07:52 PM IST
HT Editorial
Heatwave hits Chandigarh tricity area, mercury touches 40°C
Rain relief on cards from today; Monday was season’s first day with heatwave conditions in city; as per IMD records, the maximum temperature has been rising daily and has gone up seven notches in the last eight days.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 01:47 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Temp climbs 6 notches in a week
The maximum temperature shot up by six degrees between April 9 and 16, touching 39°C on Sunday; similarly, the minimum temperature also went up by six degrees in the same period
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 01:15 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Doorstep procurement of wheat from next week likely
The state government approved its recent wheat procurement policy on April 11 this year and fixed the rate at ₹2,125 per quintal.
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 01:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Gorakhpur
Assembly polls: Left parties not to contest in coastal Karnataka
The leaders of the two parties say that secular votes should be consolidated in the region to keep the BJP out of power.
Published on Apr 13, 2023 08:13 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Isolated rain fails to keep searing heat in city at bay
Delhi experienced a maximum temperature of 36.7°C on Wednesday, one degree above normal for this time of year, with isolated parts experiencing a drizzle in the morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said southwesterly winds blew towards the region in the last 24 hours, which brought some moisture from the Arabian sea, leading to localised rain spells in some parts. The rise in mercury is likely to continue, with temperatures forecast to touch 37°C on Thursday, 38°C by Friday and 39°C on Saturday, and cross the 40-degree mark by Sunday.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:45 PM IST
Bihar: 4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Purnia and Saharsa; no casualties reported
The earthquake was epicentred 10-km below the ground near Purnia, according to the National Center for Seismology
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 10:58 AM IST
Aditya Nath Jha
Delhi records hottest day of season, mercury at 36.8 degrees Celsius
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the mercury will continue to rise this week, and may touch the 40-degree mark by April 16
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Kisan Pathshalas in villages of U.P.’s Prayagraj from June
In these programmes, farmers will be advised on using best farming techniques suiting the region, the weather and the quality of soil among other aspects
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 11:27 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Canadian parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan to boost ties
Their visit comes after China conducted military exercises in the vicinity of Taiwan in recent days, after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visited Central America and the United States
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 10:56 AM IST
How the Karnataka elections may play out
The contours of the polls are clear. BJP will want to protect its Lingayat citadel, the Congress capitalise on corruption and the JDS retain its local dominance
Chandigarh tricity area logs 87 fresh Covid infections
The positivity rate of Chandigarh, as on Saturday, was 4.66% which is less than the positivity rate of last seven days which was 5.06%. The new Covid-19 positive patients, consisting of six males and five females, are from various sectors including Sector 7, 9, 14, 22, 27, 29, 32, 36, and Manimajra. Now the active case count of Chandigarh stands at 154.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 01:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
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