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Passengers gather to board a train to reach their hometowns for the Chhath Puja festival at Patna Junction in Bihar.

Special train between Puri and Patna to handle rush ahead of Chhath Puja

In anticipation of the festive rush for Chhath Puja, the East Coast Railway will be running a special train between Puri in Odisha and Patna in Bihar. The train will depart from Puri at 11.30 pm on Monday and Wednesday, and from Patna at 6 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Chhath Puja rituals will take place from November 17 to November 20.

Basti district recorded the highest RTE admission rate at 93%, followed by Hardoi with 90% and Etah at 88%. (Sourced)

Govt shares RTE admission data update: Basti, Hardoi, Etah lead in EWS admissions

The Uttar Pradesh government reported significant increases in Right to Education (RTE) admissions, with Basti district leading at 93%. Over 1.85 lakh seats were allotted this year, with 1,06,592 enrollments in private schools. Officials emphasized the importance of education for economically weaker sections, though concerns remain about inadequate financial support for private institutions.

Transport dept identifies 50,000 sq ft advertisement space for DTC's revenue generation

Transport dept identifies 50,000 sq ft advertisement space for DTC's revenue generation

The Delhi Transport Corporation aims to enhance revenue by utilizing around 50,000 square feet of advertising space across the city. With liabilities skyrocketing from Rs 28,263 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 65,274 crore in 2021-22, the initiative includes advertising on buses, commercializing depot spaces, and converting old buses into shops to improve financial health.

Waterlogging after heavy rainfall in Jangpura in 2024. (HT Archive)

South Delhi faces waterlogging threat as drain cleaning remains behind schedule

South Delhi faces potential waterlogging this monsoon as three key drains remain undesilted. Municipal Corporation of Delhi admits cleaning may not complete before June's end, risking flooding in multiple neighborhoods due to delayed maintenance work.

Delhi chief secretary was directed to personally appear before court on May 19, chief secretaries of other states were ordered to virtually appear on July 18. (HT File)

Pollution board vacancies: SC contempt notice to chief secys of Haryana, Delhi

Supreme Court issues contempt notices to Delhi, Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan chief secretaries for failing to fill vacancies in pollution control boards, highlighting 55% posts vacant in Delhi and demanding explanations for non-compliance.

This came to fore during the ongoing identification drive launched by the UP Police and other security agencies to identify Bangladesh and Rohingya illegal immigrants staying in the state. (Pic for representation)

Bangladeshi woman married to UP man detained for illegal stay in Barabanki

A Bangladeshi woman married to an Indian man was detained in Barabanki for overstaying her tourist visa. Married in Bangladesh and India, she was found living illegally after her visa expired in January 2024, sparking an immigration identification drive.

One dead, another injured as motorcycle collides with cyclist in outernorth Delhi

One dead, another injured as motorcycle collides with cyclist in outernorth Delhi

A 44-year-old man, Sambhu Nath Yadav, was killed and another, 26-year-old Irsad, was injured in a motorcycle-bicycle collision in Narela Industrial Area, Delhi. The accident occurred on Wednesday night. Yadav was declared dead at the hospital, while Irsad suffered serious head injuries. Police are investigating, with a case registered under relevant sections.

Artists performing during 'Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar' at Pataliputra Sports Complex in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Bihar NDA connects to youths via sports route

Bihar NDA is targeting youth voters through sports initiatives, increasing sports budget to ₹568 crore, building infrastructure, creating a dedicated sports department, and offering job opportunities and scholarships to attract first-time voters.

Former Haryana chief minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday demanded that Punjab AAP minister Harjot Singh Bains, who held BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi hostage for two hours at Nangal dam, should be sacked immediately. (HT file photo)

Sack Punjab minister for holding BBMB chairman hostage: Hooda

Congress leader Hooda demands Punjab minister Harjot Singh Bains be sacked for holding BBMB chairman hostage at Nangal dam, calling the act illegal and unconstitutional, and urging central government intervention in the water distribution dispute.

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Rajasthan: 5 killed, 25 injured as tractor-trolley overturns in Bundi

A tractor-trolley carrying wedding guests overturned in Rajasthan's Bundi, killing 5 people, including a child, and injuring 25. The accident occurred while avoiding a motorcycle on State Highway 27, with victims rushed to hospitals and critically injured referred to Kota.

A view of Golden Temple during a blackout rehearsal as part of a nationwide civil defence mock drill, Operation Abhyaas, in Amritsar on Wednesday night. Gurdaspur is 50km to the north of Amritsar. (PTI Photo)

Gurdaspur first Punjab district under complete blackout from tonight

Gurdaspur district in Punjab implements first-ever complete night-time blackout amid India-Pakistan tensions, mandating no external lighting from 9pm to 5am. Hospitals and central jail exempted, with strict orders to close windows and prevent light leakage.

Supreme Court of India. (ANI Photo)

WB teacher recruitment scam case: SC gives state 2 weeks to decide on sanction

Supreme Court orders West Bengal to decide on CBI's sanction against accused in teacher recruitment scam within two weeks, directing state to facilitate trial after allegations of delaying prosecution of Partha Chatterjee and other officials.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing Aam Aadmi Party workers, while state education minister Harjot Singh Bains looks on after locking the the Nangal dam guest house gate during BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi’s visit on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Punjab minister locks BBMB chairman at Nangal dam, CM backs brazen act

Punjab AAP minister Harjot Singh Bains locked BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi at Nangal dam, defying a high court directive. CM Bhagwant Mann supported the act, vowing to prevent water release to Haryana amid ongoing water dispute tensions.

Police confirmed that the drone was made in China, but no memory card was installed in it. (HT photo sourced)

Drone found near India-Bangladesh border in Assam: Police

A Chinese-made drone was discovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Sribhumi district. Police are investigating its origin, noting it was found 400 meters from the border fence during a civil defence drill, with no memory card present.

Karnataka home minister G. Parameshwara.

Caste-census may be raised in Karnataka Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Home Minister Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that the cabinet might discuss the caste census in its May 9 meeting. The state has initiated a caste census from May 5 to 17 to gather data on Scheduled Castes for equitable reservation distribution. Additionally, Parameshwara expressed Congress's support for the government's military actions against terrorism following the Pahalgam attack.

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on patrol asked the intruder to stop but when he ignored their warnings and continued moving forward, he was neutralised in Mamdot block of the Ferozepur district of Punjab on Thursday morning. (HT file photo)

Pakistani intruder shot dead along border in Punjab’s Ferozepur

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by BSF in Punjab's Ferozepur after ignoring warnings near the border. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions following recent terror attacks, with authorities investigating the infiltrator's potential motives.

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