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Lucknow got global recognition due to development work under SP regime: Akhilesh

Criminals are committing crimes openly under the protection of the government, law and order of the state has collapsed, claims SP chief

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of not taking forward any development work in the state. (File Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on May 05, 2025 09:01 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Gang involved in stealing fuel from tankers busted

Gang members would steal a portion of fuel and replace it with similar-looking chemicals; the stolen diesel/petrol was then sold at discounted prices in rural areas: DCP

Cops recovered 38 chemical-filled drums (approx. 7,400 litres)and several vehicles including a tanker, a pickup vehicle, an SUV and a motorcycle, said the DCP. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on May 05, 2025 08:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 6 May 2025

Tuesday, May 6 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

Catch It Live on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.(Photo: Henna Rakheja/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on May 05, 2025 08:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Couple, 3 minor daughters killed in Kanpur building blaze

Initial investigations point towards possible short circuit in internal wiring, potentially originating from the floors where the shoe factory was operating

Fire breaks out in a building in the Chamanganj area, in Kanpur on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 07:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UPSRTC conductor crunch stalls 2,600 buses

To address the shortfall, UPSRTC has reopened its “Mritak Ashrit Scheme” after a nine-year pause. Under this scheme, 1,145 dependents of deceased employees will be appointed as conductors and 20 as drivers.

In total, UPSRTC is aiming to integrate close to 10,000 contractual conductors through a mix of in-house schemes and third-party agency support. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 06:34 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP Board to launch real-time attendance tracking for students

According to board secretary Bhagwati Singh, the system will be operated through a customised software developed over the past year by a private technology firm.

The Board plans to upgrade the system by integrating an SMS alert feature. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 06:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep seriously injured in mishap

Pawandeep Rajan, winner of Indian Idol 12, suffered critical injuries in a car accident in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, caused by driver fatigue.

Injured Pawandeep undergoing treatment (HT Photo)

Other Cities

Updated on May 05, 2025 05:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Punjab resolves not to give a drop of water from its share to Haryana

Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government moves resolution during one-day special assembly session, saying 4,000 cusecs being given to Haryana for drinking purposes will continue “as a matter of humanity, but not a drop more will be given”.

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 04:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

GSEB Gujarat board Class 12 General Stream result declared, 93.07% students pass

GSEB 12th Results 2025: In the General stream, 3,64,485 regular students had registered, of whom 3,62,506 appeared and 3,37,387 passed.

Girls recorded a pass rate of 95.06%, while boys stood at 91.18%. Urban students fared slightly better than their rural counterparts, with pass rates of 94.68% and 91.77%, respectively. (PTI/File Photo/Representative)

Education News

Published on May 05, 2025 03:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

GSEB Result 2025: 83.51% pass Gujarat 12th science exam; GUJCET results out too

The science results reflect a marginal increase in the overall pass percentage compared to the previous year’s 82.45%.

A total of 1,00,575 students had appeared for the examinations, with 83,987 successfully clearing them, as detailed in the official result booklet.

Education News

Updated on May 05, 2025 12:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab assembly condemns Pahalgam terror attack

MLAs pay tributes to 26 victims of April 22 attack at the beginning of one-day special session of the Vidhan Sabha, which has been convened to discuss the water-sharing conflict with Haryana.

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 11:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Farmer leader Dallewal under house arrest in Faridkot ahead of dharna in Shambhu

Several key farmer activists in various districts of Punjab are being held by the police to prevent any law-and-order situation.

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dhallewal on March 19, 2025, during his protest. (Keshav Singh/ HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 05, 2025 11:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh: Samarvir Sahi amateur golf championship tees off on May 6

President of the Chandigarh Golf Club, Ravibir Singh, confirmed that this tournament was instituted by GPS Sahi and Meenu Sahi Mamik in the memory of Samarvir Singh Sahi, popularly known as “Monty”, who was a fine golfer

Some of the best amateur golfing talents of the country will be present during this tournament, with the top names being Umeed, Ayaan Gupta, Anshul Misra (all India champion), Varun Muthappa (all India runner-up) and many others. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Darker nail shades can affect oximeter reading, finds PGIMER study

The PGIMER Chandigarh team reviewed 117 studies published up to May 2022 across medical databases like PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL, narrowing down its analysis to 21 suitable studies; these studies examined the effects of various nail polish colours, including black, blue, red, and yellow on SpO2 readings

The researchers advise healthcare professionals and patients not to rely solely on pulse oximeter readings if anyone is wearing dark nail polish. (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Four held for drug possession in separate cases; heroin and ganja seized

In the first case, a team from the Industrial Area police station, acting on a tip-off, arrested 20-year-old Honey Kumar, a resident of Chauinda Devi village in Amritsar, Punjab, near the cremation ground in Phase-1 on Friday; a total of 41.83 gm heroin was recovered from his possession

Police arrested 25-year-old Dinesh, alias Bagga, son of Vijay Kumar and a resident of Manimajra. The accused was nabbed from a kacha rasta near Government Model High School, Pocket No 8, Manimajra, on Saturday. A total of 6.39 gm heroin was recovered from his possession. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Four killed, one injured after car hits tree in Kaushambi

The group had travelled from Puramufti in Prayagraj to Dariyapur (Patel Nagar) in Kaushambi for the wedding.

Other Cities

Published on May 05, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Hindu society promotes unity, brotherhood: Brajesh Pathak

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak praised VHRP's role in promoting unity at their conference, emphasizing global brotherhood and the vision of India as a Hindu nation.

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

All grievances must be redressed on time: Yogi Adityanath

The CM interacted with each visitor, enquired about their well-being, listened to their concerns and directed officials for timely resolution of the issues.

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Students can check CBSE Class 10, 12 scores when out via SMS

CBSE Class 10 and 12 results are expected next week. Students can check results via SMS for easier access, especially in low-internet areas.

This year, the Class 10 examinations were held from February 15 to March 1, 2025, while the Class 12 exams were conducted from February 15 to April 4, 2025. Around 44 lakh students appeared for the CBSE board exams. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on May 05, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Five UP medical colleges fined ₹50k each for delay in doc submission

The NMC fines five UP medical colleges ₹50,000 each for late annual declarations, emphasizing transparency and accountability in medical education.

The declarations were to be submitted by December last, (For representation)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP govt announces 30% subsidy for setting up dhabas on highways

Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government launched a subsidy scheme for wayside amenities on highways, offering up to 30% capital support for new facilities.

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Former Haryana CM Bansi Lal’s younger brother passes away

Village sarpanch Sandeep Kumar said that Hari Singh was unwell from the last few days and he suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday

Former Haryana chief minister Bansi Lal’s younger brother Hari Singh. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Two held for shooting at property dealer in Haryana’s Hansi

The incident happened three days ago when the victim Jaideep along with his friends was coming to Hansi from their village on a bike

The arrested have been identified as Rajesh, alias Rathee, of Jind and a juvenile. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Mother-daughter duo held with 17 kg hash in Haryana’s Fatehabad

Harpal Kaur’s husband Joginder Singh has been booked in 22 NDPS cases and their son Kuldeep Singh in 13 cases registered against him

The accused were identified as Harpal Kaur and her daughter Charanjit Kaur. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Prayer meet remembers Karnal naval officer killed in Baisaran

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan; Suman Saini, wife of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini; MLAs Jagmohan Anand and Yogender Rana; mayor Renu Bala Gupta; AITF chief Viresh Shandilya; officers from Indian Navy; administrative officials and others were present

Haryana assembly speaker Harvinder Kalyan with slain Lt Vinay Narwal’s wife, Himanshi, and his grandfather Hawa Singh during a prayer meet in Karnal on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Deploy CISF at Bhakra-Nangal dam: Surjewala to Centre

Party general secretary and former Haryana power minister Randeep Singh Surjewala at a press briefing said it is for the first time in the history of India that a state has taken over a central project in this manner by deploying police force

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Travel company owner booked for defrauding Pune tourists

The accused reportedly collected funds from several individuals, promising comprehensive travel packages, but failed to deliver the services

The accused has been identified as Komal Kurkure who is the owner of a private tourist company located in Mumbai. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on May 05, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chikungunya cases rise in state ahead of monsoon

According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), Maharashtra recorded 2,726 malaria cases up to April 21 this year, marginally lower than the 2,867 cases in the corresponding period of 2024. Dengue cases declined to 1,373 from 1,639

Mumbai

Published on May 05, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Haryana govt’s ‘negligence’ led to water row: Deepender Hooda

The lawmaker further highlighted that the government failed to fill vacancies in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) from Haryana quota for the last several years and the state failed to get its share

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Kerala ministers review preparations for Thrissur Pooram festival

The sample display of bursting of firecrackers in the run up to the Pooram festivities was conducted on Sunday evening in which one personnel of the Fire and Rescue Services suffered simple injuries

A view of exhibition of elephant ornaments ahead of the Thrissur Pooram festival, in Thrissur on Sunday (PTI)

India News

Published on May 05, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kochi

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Criminals are committing crimes openly under the protection of the government, law and order of the state has collapsed, claims SP chief

Gang members would steal a portion of fuel and replace it with similar-looking chemicals; the stolen diesel/petrol was then sold at discounted prices in rural areas: DCP

Tuesday, May 6 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

Initial investigations point towards possible short circuit in internal wiring, potentially originating from the floors where the shoe factory was operating

To address the shortfall, UPSRTC has reopened its “Mritak Ashrit Scheme” after a nine-year pause. Under this scheme, 1,145 dependents of deceased employees will be appointed as conductors and 20 as drivers.

According to board secretary Bhagwati Singh, the system will be operated through a customised software developed over the past year by a private technology firm.

Pawandeep Rajan, winner of Indian Idol 12, suffered critical injuries in a car accident in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, caused by driver fatigue.

Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government moves resolution during one-day special assembly session, saying 4,000 cusecs being given to Haryana for drinking purposes will continue “as a matter of humanity, but not a drop more will be given”.

GSEB 12th Results 2025: In the General stream, 3,64,485 regular students had registered, of whom 3,62,506 appeared and 3,37,387 passed.

The science results reflect a marginal increase in the overall pass percentage compared to the previous year’s 82.45%.

MLAs pay tributes to 26 victims of April 22 attack at the beginning of one-day special session of the Vidhan Sabha, which has been convened to discuss the water-sharing conflict with Haryana.

Several key farmer activists in various districts of Punjab are being held by the police to prevent any law-and-order situation.

President of the Chandigarh Golf Club, Ravibir Singh, confirmed that this tournament was instituted by GPS Sahi and Meenu Sahi Mamik in the memory of Samarvir Singh Sahi, popularly known as “Monty”, who was a fine golfer

In the first case, a team from the Industrial Area police station, acting on a tip-off, arrested 20-year-old Honey Kumar, a resident of Chauinda Devi village in Amritsar, Punjab, near the cremation ground in Phase-1 on Friday; a total of 41.83 gm heroin was recovered from his possession

The group had travelled from Puramufti in Prayagraj to Dariyapur (Patel Nagar) in Kaushambi for the wedding.

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak praised VHRP's role in promoting unity at their conference, emphasizing global brotherhood and the vision of India as a Hindu nation.

The CM interacted with each visitor, enquired about their well-being, listened to their concerns and directed officials for timely resolution of the issues.

CBSE Class 10 and 12 results are expected next week. Students can check results via SMS for easier access, especially in low-internet areas.

The NMC fines five UP medical colleges ₹50,000 each for late annual declarations, emphasizing transparency and accountability in medical education.

Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government launched a subsidy scheme for wayside amenities on highways, offering up to 30% capital support for new facilities.

Village sarpanch Sandeep Kumar said that Hari Singh was unwell from the last few days and he suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday

The incident happened three days ago when the victim Jaideep along with his friends was coming to Hansi from their village on a bike

Harpal Kaur’s husband Joginder Singh has been booked in 22 NDPS cases and their son Kuldeep Singh in 13 cases registered against him

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan; Suman Saini, wife of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini; MLAs Jagmohan Anand and Yogender Rana; mayor Renu Bala Gupta; AITF chief Viresh Shandilya; officers from Indian Navy; administrative officials and others were present

Party general secretary and former Haryana power minister Randeep Singh Surjewala at a press briefing said it is for the first time in the history of India that a state has taken over a central project in this manner by deploying police force

The accused reportedly collected funds from several individuals, promising comprehensive travel packages, but failed to deliver the services

According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), Maharashtra recorded 2,726 malaria cases up to April 21 this year, marginally lower than the 2,867 cases in the corresponding period of 2024. Dengue cases declined to 1,373 from 1,639

The lawmaker further highlighted that the government failed to fill vacancies in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) from Haryana quota for the last several years and the state failed to get its share

The sample display of bursting of firecrackers in the run up to the Pooram festivities was conducted on Sunday evening in which one personnel of the Fire and Rescue Services suffered simple injuries

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