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Jantar Mantar protest: Delhi Police FIR includes charge of attempt to murder

A man holds an Indian national flag as he participates in a demonstration in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi
Updated on Jul 25, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Cong, BJP supporters clash during Ranchi protest

Security personnel stand guard as Congress workers march towards the BJP state headquarters during a protest against the detention of Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Ranchi on Thursday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:01 am IST

Pepper spray, other weapons part of protest plan: Police

Protesters at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 23, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Review: The Tihar Players; A Prison Memoir by Mahmood Farooqui

Prisoners in Tihar jail (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2026 11:39 am IST

Mediator Pakistan says encouraging US, Iran to resume talks: ‘Facing challenges’

Pakistan said it will continue to encourage the US and Iran to end the violence and resume technical-level talks under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) it helped mediate last month.
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 01:00 pm IST

Two held after mob torches 6 houses in Manipur; tensions escalate: Police

Two persons were arrested for allegedly torching six houses belonging to the Meitei community in Manipur's Kanto Sabal village
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 10:13 am IST

Why didn’t she just say no?

Siya told the police she was unhappy about her impending arranged marriage with Ketan Agarwal
Published on Jun 29, 2026 08:00 am IST

Fact check: Viral posts falsely claim Zelenskyy was killed in Russian airstrike

Numerous social media posts allege Zelenskyy was killed over the weekend in a Russian air attack.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 07:04 pm IST

75-year-old visually impaired woman killed in clash over old rivalry in Lucknow

Three people have been held in connection with the incident, officials added. Photo for representation
Published on Jun 19, 2026 01:09 pm IST

G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off

G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off
Published on Jun 15, 2026 02:05 pm IST

Review: Bismillah and Other Stories by Manto, translated by Rakshanda Jalil

Author Saadat Hasan Manto (Courtesy Aleph)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 12:48 pm IST

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thu

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thu
Published on Jun 12, 2026 04:05 am IST

14 Kuki hostages freed after a month; six abducted Naga men yet to be found

The hostages were handed over by Naga Civil Society Organisations.
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Noida workers’ protest: Court grants bail to eight accused over lack of evidence

In six orders issued on Sunday, the court accepted bail of the eight accused who were arrested on their way to workplace or outside their houses. (HT Archive)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 05:02 am IST

Couple, son killed, houses set afire as fresh ethnic violence erupts in Manipur

A protest for the release of six missing Nagas in Manipur. (PTI/File)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 12:16 pm IST

Rival coaching director among 3 held for attack on ‘Khan Sir’s’ Patna institute

Security personnel deployed outside institute run by educator Khan Sir following an attack on the premises, in Patna on Wednesday (ANI )
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 06:43 pm IST

Violence outside Vijayan’s house during ED raid; agency's car ‘attacked’ | Video

The vehicle, which also had women officials on board, was targeted during the incident, said a report. (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on May 27, 2026 06:11 pm IST

Goats kept in residential building for Eid sparks violence in Mumbai's Mira Road

Goats kept in residential building for Eid sparks violence in Mira Road
Updated on May 27, 2026 11:59 pm IST

What (yet another) death says about marriage and violence

Judgement day: Former judge Giribala Singh questions her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma’s choices.
Published on May 25, 2026 08:00 am IST

Kapurthala jail violence: 50 inmates booked, cops seize mobile phones, rods

A video grab of the Saturday night clash at Kapurthala jail’s Block 4. (HT File)
Published on May 25, 2026 06:48 am IST

‘Shoot and scoot’ violence cannot be called protest: Delhi HC

The bench observed that although protests are an important component of democracy, violence carried out in the name of protest cannot be accepted. (Photo for representation)
Published on May 19, 2026 12:12 pm IST

Noida workers’ protest: Police invoke NSA against two for ‘inciting violence’

Police said they found that the role of the two suspects was “significant in instigating violence, arson, and creating chaos” during the protest. The accused allegedly attempted to “disturb public order” by “provoking” people in different areas, they added. (HT Archive)
Updated on May 14, 2026 08:37 am IST

Manipur: Church leaders gunned down in suspected militant attack in Kangpokpi

A visual of an indefinite shutdown called by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), condemning the alleged killing of three Thadou Baptist Association (TBA) church leaders.
Updated on May 14, 2026 04:06 am IST

Shadow of fear, state of mistrust

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Many parts of this country have experienced violence due to insurgencies and communal clashes since Independence. But it’s rare to have disturbances within a state go unaddressed for this long and in this manner. (ANI)
Published on May 03, 2026 11:21 pm IST

Fix responsibility, restore peace in Manipur: North East Students' Organisation

Fix responsibility, restore peace in Manipur: North East Students' Organisation
Published on Apr 27, 2026 04:29 pm IST

21 held for 'involvement' in violence during protest march in Manipur

21 held for 'involvement' in violence during protest march in Manipur
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 09:39 am IST

Noida unrest: 45 of 66 arrested not workers; 'external elements' behind violence, says UP govt

Noida unrest: 45 of 66 arrested not workers; 'external elements' behind violence, says UP govt
Published on Apr 15, 2026 11:03 pm IST

Two FIRs filed for fake online posts in connection with Noida workers’ protest: Police

The protest began in Noida on Friday in the Phase 2 area (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 15, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Noida protests: DGP flags 'external role' in violence, vows crackdown

Noida protests: DGP flags 'external role' in violence, vows crackdown
Published on Apr 13, 2026 09:36 pm IST

EC issues ultimatum to Trinamool ahead of Bengal polls: 'This time...'

The ruling Trinamool Congress is led by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee
Updated on Apr 10, 2026 12:01 am IST