A thousand facets: The story of natural diamonds beyond the gems

HT SELECT: It is important to know where one’s gems come from. It’s easier than ever to find out. See how companies around the world are going beyond tracking and tracing, to drive real impact in rewilding, conservation and more.

Flood Control Teams Restore Canals Along Thanamandi River In Rajouri After Floods  | HT India

The Flood Control Department is working to clear and restore irrigation canals along the Thanamandi River in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after flash floods. The work focuses on clearing affected canals and restoring irrigation infrastructure following the flooding.

Attack on Rae Bareli woman, daughter: Attempt to murder charge dropped against 3 accused; IG orders probe

Rae Bareli police dropped an attempted-murder charge against three men accused of attacking a woman and her daughter; their bail and case handling face scrutiny.

From features to maintenance, here's what to know before investing in a coffee machine

Planning to buy a coffee machine? Here's how to choose the right one based on your coffee preferences and budget.

Boating, light shows, marine life: Nod to naval museum expansion

Cabinet also approves proposal to provide two free LPG cylinder refills to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana during the 2026-27 financial year

SC directs Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to provide full treatment to Delhi acid attack survivor

The Supreme Court has directed Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi to provide an acid attack survivor full treatment, including plastic surgery and medicines, regardless of cost.

Travel Watch: Festive travel picks up pace  as travellers book multiple trips

Zostel reports festive bookings up 50% for 2026, with young travellers favouring solo stays, short breaks and rising Himalayan destinations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Assam CM writes to Vaishnaw, Naidu seeking probe into dancer’s death in Andhra Pradesh

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has written to railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu seeking a time-bound probe into Himashree Boro’s death.

AMU accepts students’ demands, announces union polls, replaces proctor

Your protest has been democratic, peaceful and principled, and it has yielded results, VC tells students

Evening News Brief October 9: BJP wins Bengal bypolls, Indian-origin woman awarded Nobel

From bypoll wins and Navi Pillay’s Nobel to Iran’s Hormuz warning and key Supreme Court directions, here are the top stories of the day.