Nirmitha Rao is a journalist at Hindustan Times, covering political and human interest stories with a keen focus on science and environmental journalism.
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‘Failed state’ Pakistan must think ‘100 times’ before acting: Owaisi to PM Modi
Owaisi condemned the politicisation of terrorism and demanded that the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack be formally acknowledged as martyrs.
Updated on May 04, 2025 10:52 PM IST
What is Santhara? Jain ritual in focus after MP girl dies during ‘death fast’
Viyana Jain, 3, suffering from brain tumor, was guided by her IT professional parents to undergo ‘Santhara’ after consulting a Jain monk.
Updated on May 05, 2025 03:50 PM IST
Brahmin group protests at NEET centre over sacred thread removal in Karnataka
Protesters in Kalaburagi claimed Brahmin candidates were again asked to remove or had their sacred threads cut before entering NEET UG exam centre on Sunday.
Updated on May 04, 2025 06:55 PM IST
India-Pak tensions flare: Missile test, trade bans, and ceasefire violations
PM Modi called terrorism "biggest threat" to humanity and reiterated India’s resolve to take "firm and decisive" action against terrorists and their backers.
Updated on May 03, 2025 10:40 PM IST
Pak's Bilawal Bhutto defends his ‘blood in river’ remark: ‘When there is war…’
Pakistan politician Bilawal Bhutto justified his remark, saying that it was made in a political context, not as a representative of the government or military.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:09 PM IST
Who is Colonel Taimur Rahat, Pak diplomat who made ‘throat-slit’ gesture?
Colonel Taimur Rahat was seen in viral videos making a “throat-slit gesture” at Indian protesters outside Pakistan’s High Commission in London.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:02 PM IST
What is caste census, Modi govt's big announcement?
A caste census surveys caste-wise population data, including distribution, socio-economic status, education levels, and other related demographic details.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 09:10 PM IST
'From India to Hania Aamir': Parcel to Pak YouTuber sets social media abuzz
A video shows a parcel marked for Hania Aamir in Pakistan from India, containing water bottles, amid rising Indus Water Treaty tensions between the nations.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 07:02 PM IST
‘We say Allahu Akbar when in distress’: Mufti on zipline operator’s chant
The row began after a video of Gujarat tourist Rishi Bhatt ziplining during the Pahalgam attack went viral, with the operator heard saying “Allahu Akbar.”
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 12:53 AM IST
Mother of Shaurya Chakra awardee not among Pak nationals being deported: Cops
Reports earlier said Shameema Akhtar, mother of slain Constable Mudasir Shaikh, was among the Pak nationals being deported.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 10:34 PM IST
Airports, mobile networks hit: What we know about Spain, Portugal power outage
Mobile networks were down, and people in Madrid and Barcelona were observed on the streets holding smartphones up, trying to reconnect to a network.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 10:32 PM IST
Union minister's challenge to Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto: ‘Come to India…’
Amid escalating tensions over the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto warned that halting water flow would lead to “Indian blood flowing” instead.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 10:49 PM IST
From Murmu to Trump: Who are dignitaries attending Pope Francis’s last rites
Donald Trump, travelling with First Lady Melania Trump, is expected to arrive on Friday after Pope Francis’s coffin is sealed.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 10:45 AM IST
Pahalgam terror victim's father meets Amit Shah, shares chilling details
Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, accompanied by other officials, paid their respects at Lucknow airport to the mortal remains of Shubham Dwivedi.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 01:55 PM IST
Heart-wrenching video: Pahalgam victims’ families break down before Amit Shah
Amit Shah held high-level security meeting in Srinagar, vowing severe punishment for those responsible for the heinous attack and assuring they won't be spared.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 12:28 PM IST
'Terrorists fired after asking names’: Pahalgam attack victim’s cousin
The deceased's cousin said his brother, married on February 12, was in Pahalgam with his wife when his sister-in-law informed their uncle that Shubham was shot.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 10:01 AM IST
Bansuri Swaraj counters Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘Palestine’ bag with ‘Herald Ki Loot’
Bansuri Swaraj's bag, mirroring Priyanka Gandhi's accessory, spotlighted BJP’s charge of Congress’s alleged financial misconduct in the National Herald case.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 01:41 PM IST
‘White smoke’ to ‘infirmarii’: Terms in focus after Pope's demise explained
The papal transition follows ancient traditions, shifting spiritual leadership for over a billion Catholics and changing the head of Vatican City State.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Pope Francis's last wish revealed in final will and testament
Pope Francis wished to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore with a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus,” awaiting the day of resurrection.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 05:12 PM IST
From green roofs to cooling centres: Delhi govt’s heatwave battle plan for 2025
The plan, aimed at tackling rising temperatures, was introduced by chief minister Rekha Gupta, who also launched three Cool Roof pilot projects in Delhi.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 05:46 PM IST
What's Bronchitis, the condition that worsened Pope Francis’s lung health?
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb 14, 2025, with bronchitis, which later turned into double pneumonia affecting both lungs.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 05:41 PM IST
Traditional welcome for JD Vance family at Akshardham, kids don Indian wear
The Vance family admired the detailed art and architecture of Akshardham temple while immersing themselves in India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 03:16 PM IST
Pope Francis dies: World leaders mourn demise, Modi extends condolences
A day before his death, Pope Francis waved to Easter crowds from St. Peter's Basilica balcony, despite still recovering from a serious illness.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 04:12 PM IST
ITC Maurya Sheraton, Rambagh Palace: Hotels hosting Vance in Delhi, Jaipur
JD Vance and family are staying at Delhi’s ITC Maurya Sheraton; their India tour also includes stops in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 12:25 PM IST
Rain, dust storm likely in Delhi today; mercury crosses 45 deg C in Rajasthan
Partly cloudy skies are expected in Delhi on Sunday with no rain. Clear skies likely till April 24, and no heatwave warning issued for the region so far.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 08:15 AM IST