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Former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan dies at 84

K Kasturirangan body will be available for public tribute on April 27 at Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru.

K Kasturirangan, the former head of ISRO and the head of the committee that draughted the ambitious new National Education Policy (NEP), died in Bengaluru on Friday.(ANI)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 02:55 PM IST
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BJP leader slams Pakistan Army chief's 'two-nation theory' remarks

Munir emphasised India's and Pakistan's differences during a convention, while India's MEA dismissed claims regarding Kashmir as baseless.

BJP politician Kavinder Gupta criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for his
Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:26 PM IST
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6 ex-Indian Army chiefs attend Mahashivratri pooja at Pashupatinath Temple

Former Indian Army Chiefs participated in Mahashivratri celebrations at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.

On Tuesday, the eve of Mahashivratri, six former Indian Army chiefs conducted a special puja at the Pashupatinath shrine in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Nepal Army invited the past army leaders to visit the country.(ANI)
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:31 AM IST
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U.N. Human Rights chief seeks $500 million funding for 2025

The U.N. human rights chief requested $500 million in funding for 2025 to address global human rights abuses.

Warning that lives are at stake, the U.N. human rights director made a plea on Thursday for $500 million in financing for 2025 to continue its mission, which includes looking into human rights violations from Syria to Sudan.(Reuters)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 04:53 PM IST
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General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief

General Upendra Dwivedi will succeed General Manoj Pande, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service

General Upendra Dwivedi.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 09:22 PM IST
ByRahul Singh

Indian Army set to get its first chief born after ’62 war

Top generals from among whom the govt will choose Pande’s successor were all born after the 1962 war that was fought over disputed territories in the Himalayas.

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande (PTI)
Updated on May 29, 2024 11:53 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Golchha appointed DG of Tihar prison in Delhi

Officials with the LG secretariat said that the posting was done after receiving clearance from the Election Commission of India

Golccha has previously served as the deputy commissioner of police (DCP), joint commissioner and special commissioner of Delhi Police.
Updated on May 02, 2024 05:56 AM IST

Punjab CM Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says being treated like hardcore criminal

Mann, who was accompanied by AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, said they met Kejriwal for half-an-hour but were separated by a glass wall and interacted over a phone call

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann interacting with the media outside Tihar Jail on Monday after meeting Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is imprisoned in connection with the Delhi liquor scam. (PTI Photo)
Published on Apr 15, 2024 02:00 PM IST
ByPress Trust of India

Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha passes away

He was transferred from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar only a few months ago. Before his transfer to Bihar, Sunil Ojha was co-in-charge of UP.

Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha (HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 05:02 AM IST
By, Varanasi

Chhattisgarh: Former state chief Nand Kumar Sai quits BJP

In his resignation letter, Sai alleged BJP leaders were trying to tarnish his image by levelling false allegations against him

Nand Kumar Sai . (Twitter)
Updated on May 01, 2023 08:48 AM IST

Barsu oil refinery: Villagers meet Pawar in city, NCP chief dials CM

The delegation – led by Satyajeet Chavan – complained about the state government’s high-handedness against the protestors and said that their concerns and demands are not considered.

Barsu and nearby villages in Ratnagiri district on Tuesday witnessed stringent police action against local protestors opposing a soil survey for an oil refinery project. The police detained more than a hundred women who were lying down on the roads to stop the entry of vehicles carrying survey equipment into the village. The conflict between the locals and the government has snowballed into a political controversy, with the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) supporting the protests and demanding that the survey be stopped immediately. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 01, 2023 12:42 AM IST

KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination accepted from Kanakapura

KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination has been accepted from the Kanakapura assembly constituency, Karnataka Congress said on Friday.

Shivakumar, a CM aspirant will fight from Kanakapura against Revenue Minister R Ashoka, a BJP candidate. (PTI)
Published on Apr 21, 2023 02:59 PM IST

‘Action on stone quarries led to gravel shortage’

Action against stone quarries in Raigad and Thane districts have led to a shortage of gravel for infrastructure projects in Mumbai, causing significant delays.

HT Image
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:35 AM IST

Fully prepared to counter any false narrative, says Haryana BJP chief Dhankar

Haryana BJP chief Om Prakash Dhankar, who is credited for expanding the party base, on Monday said the BJP-JJP coalition government should settle issues related to digitally driven policy matters at the earliest and asked the Lok Sabha MPs to remain firmly plugged with the voters.

In an interview with HT, Haryana BJP chief Om Prakash Dhankar, 62, who hails from the powerful Jat community, says the party is preparing for the Lok Sabha polls and that the public mood is “positive.” (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:51 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Key aide among 4 held for harbouring pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal

In-charge of a ‘dera’ in UP’s Pilibhit, Joga Singh provided shelter and vehicles to fugitive pro-Khalistan leader and also brought him back to Punjab, say police

In-charge of a ‘dera’ in UP’s Pilibhit, Joga Singh provided shelter and vehicles to fugitive pro-Khalistan leader and also brought him back to Punjab, say police.
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 12:26 AM IST
ByAnil Sharma,

Why Pawar keeps contradicting Congress and helping BJP

Pawar said that a probe by a Supreme Court appointed committee would be a better option than the JPC since the latter would be dominated by ruling party MPs.

A senior Congress leader pointed out that Pawar prefers to keep good equations with the party in power at the Centre. “That is his brand of politics. He doesn’t take an extreme stand on issues confronting the ruling party at the Centre. There are several reasons behind this and we are not surprised,” he said, on condition of anonymity. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 12:27 AM IST

No ‘Sarbat Khalsa’, jathedar announces three-day congregation on Baisakhi

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh ended the possibility of calling ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ on the appeal of fugitive Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh by announcing a three-day annual congregation to celebrate Baisakhi.

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 01:30 AM IST
By, Amritsar

Another Amritpal aide held for Ajnala violence

Police on Monday arrested one more associate of fugitive ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh in the Ajnala violence case

Police on Monday arrested one more associate of fugitive ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh in the Ajnala violence case.
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:47 AM IST

Fix responsibility of officials for ‘botched-up’ operation against Amritpal, says Partap Bajwa

Leader of opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa termed the state government and Punjab Police crackdown against Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De, a botched-up operation.

Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa termed the state government and Punjab Police crackdown against Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De, a botched-up operation. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 01:12 AM IST

Evening brief: Man driving fugitive Amritpal’s car nabbed during police chase

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Fugitive Amritpal Singh.(HT)
Published on Mar 31, 2023 05:03 PM IST
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