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‘They have a heart…’: Pakistani man seeks stay in India for children’s treatment

Indian nationals returned home via the Wagah border on Friday, as several Pakistanis also crossed back from India.

An Indian citizen with his children and his Pakistani wife, who were visiting Pakistan, wait for clearance to cross the border through Wagah, a joint border crossing point on the Pakistan and India border, near Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP)

india news

Updated on Apr 27, 2025 01:55 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Are you a BluSmart rider? Here’s why the financial probe should concern you

Once seen as a more tech-savvy alternative to traditional cab services, BluSmart now finds itself in the middle of a financial firestorm

htcity

Published on Apr 17, 2025 02:41 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Will India hit back at Trump tariffs? Govt official breaks silence on strategy

New Delhi sees early trade talks with US as an edge over peers like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which have been hit harder by higher US tariffs.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. (REUTERS FILE)

india news

Updated on Apr 07, 2025 11:46 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

India-Indonesia: Improve tourism and people linkages

This article is authored by Rahul Mishra and Prisie L Patnayak.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto during the 'At-Home' reception on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. (PTI)

ht insight

Published on Feb 21, 2025 12:00 PM IST

ByRahul Mishra, Prisie L Patnayak

India-Indonesia: Strengthening maritime ties

This article is authored by Rahul Mishra and Prisie L Patnayak.

President Droupadi Murmu with President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto (President's Office)

ht insight

Published on Feb 20, 2025 03:08 PM IST

ByRahul Mishra, Prisie L Patnayak

2025 Union Budget: Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh, but fine print leaves many confused

The 2025 Budget brought relief for taxpayers since incomes up to ₹12 lakh will not be taxed, but many are struggling to understand how it actually works

htcity

Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:39 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Pietersen lauds 'brilliant' Rana despite on-air outrage over concussion-sub

Pietersen was highly impressed with Harshit Rana's performance and said he assessed the conditions well to prepare his plans to outclass the English batters.

cricket

Published on Feb 01, 2025 10:17 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Amid Maha Kumbh horror, a look at major stampedes in India over the years

A stampede broke out at the Triveni Sangam in the Maha Kumbh mela on Wednesday as crores of people gathered to celebrate ‘Mauni Amavasya’ and take holy dip.

Pilgrims arrive to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' during the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025. (AFP)

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:07 AM IST

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Jharkhand: Court sentences tribal couple to life imprisonment for murder

Jharkhand: Court awards life term to tribal couple for murder

india news

Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:53 PM IST

PTI |

BJP slams sentence of life imprisonment of Kolkata rape-murder convict

BJP criticises life imprisonment verdict for Kolkata rape-murder convict as 'travesty of justice'

RG Kar rape and murder convict Sanjay Roy(ANI file photo)

india news

Published on Jan 20, 2025 05:02 PM IST

PTI |

An exemplar of good conduct and conscience

Dr Manmohan Singh was one of the rare Indian politicians whose inner goodness was evident to even his political and ideological opponents

File photo of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi.(HT_PRINT)

Kerala: Woman, travelling with man, killed after husband sets car on fire

The police said the man, identified as Padmarajan, allegedly chased his wife's car in another vehicle and intercepted it at around 9 pm.

The man travelling with the woman was injured in the incident, police said.(AFP/Representative)

cities

Published on Dec 04, 2024 06:58 AM IST

PTI |

CBSE plans two-level structure for science and social science in Classes 9, 10

CBSE plans to introduce two-level structure for Science and Social Science in Classes 9 and 10 by 2026-2027.

All subjects and corresponding assessments, beginning with Mathematics, could be offered at two levels, with students doing some subjects at standard level and some at higher level, according to the National Education Policy, 2020, which aimed to reduce pressure.

india news

Updated on Dec 03, 2024 01:54 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Morning briefing: US official on India's Champions Trophy absence and more

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US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel. (File)

india news

Published on Nov 17, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Two-pilot requirement may be eased for helicopter ops

Experts have pointed out that India, unlike developed nations, has a shortage of skilled helicopter pilots, especially for emergency medical services

Representational image: The central government may cut the number of pilots required to fly a single-engine helicopter from two to one.

india news

Updated on Nov 04, 2024 03:00 AM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi

Meet Cyrus Poonawalla, Pune's richest man with a net worth of ₹2,04,300 crore

The ninth richest billionaire in the country, Poonawalla boasts a home worth ₹750 crore

Dr.Cyrus Poonawalla, started out as the son of a horse breeder, and now is one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.

india news

Published on Oct 27, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

'Hindus in Canada fear for their safety': Indian-origin MP's message to Trudeau

Canadian MP Chandra Arya called for Hindu-Canadians to raise their collective voice and hold politicians accountable over their pro-Khalistan stance.

Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya is a vocal opponent of pro-Khalistan extremism in the country's House of Commons.(@AryaCanada X)

world news

Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

CJI Chandrachud nominates justice Khanna as successor

Justice Khanna will be eligible to assume the position of CJI upon justice Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10

Supreme Court Justice Sanjiv Khanna speaks during the judgement on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories in New Delhi.(ANI)

india news

Updated on Oct 17, 2024 10:02 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

HT Exclusive: Visa expert shares immigration tips for Indian students in the US

While Indian students chase success in the US amidst the immigration system, visa expert highlights the challenges, charts some possible hack for H-1B lottery.

Indian students in the U.S. encounter hurdles beyond education, particularly within the immigration system.(File Images)

world news

Published on Sep 28, 2024 07:29 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Man waits for 21 hours in line to buy iPhone 16 in Mumbai

The iPhone 16 series sale in India began on Friday. iPhone 16 hasmodels with striking colors and advanced photography capabilities.

The Apple fan traveled all the way from Ahmedabad to Mumbai to get his hands on iPhone 16(X/PTI)

trending

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 04:47 PM IST

ByHT Trending Desk

Evening briefing: Rajnath urges PoK residents to join India, and more

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed a public rally in the Ramban area of Jammu on Sunday.(PTI /File)

india news

Published on Sep 08, 2024 06:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Number Theory: Why crime against women remains a pressing concern

The brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata has led to protests that are comparable to those that followed the gang rape of a young women in 2012 in Delhi

India, China agree to find early resolution on LAC at WMCC meet

The two sides reiterated restoration of peace and tranquillity, and respect for LAC are the essential basis for restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations

Morning briefing: India to commission 2nd nuclear submarine today, and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

File photo of INS Arihant class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

india news

Published on Aug 29, 2024 09:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Indian Constitution's rare first edition auctioned for record price of…

A rare first edition of the Constitution of India was sold at an auction for ₹48 lakh, its highest price so far

A rare first edition of the Constitution (not pictured here) was auctioned for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>48 lakh

india news

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 11:21 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Morning briefing: Wayanad landslides 'linked to climate change', and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

.Scientists suggest that the recent Wayanad landslides in Kerala were likely caused by a mix of climate change, excessive mining, and deforestation (AP Photo) (AP)

india news

Published on Jul 31, 2024 09:17 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Evening briefing: Naidu unveils white paper on Andhra finances and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

Andhra Pradesh Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu released a white paper on the state of finances to 'expose' fiscal mismanagement under his predecessor YS Jaganmohan Reddy. (ANI)

india news

Published on Jul 26, 2024 06:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Afternoon briefing: PM Modi reacts to Oppn's criticism of 'Agnipath'; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, (PTI Photo) (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 01:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

India's elderly population expected to double by 2050: UNFPA

UNFPA India's chief Andrea Wojnar stated that India's elderly population will likely double by 2050 and more investment in schemes for the elderly was required

India's elderly population is expected to double by 2050, UNFPA India chief Andrea Wojnar said, stressing that more investment in healthcare, housing and pensions is needed(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

india news

Published on Jul 21, 2024 01:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

TMC MP challenges Himanta's Muslim population claims: ‘Want to remind Assam CM…’

TMC leader Sushmita Dev opposed Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that the Muslim population in his state had grown since 1951

TMC MP Sushmita Dev opposed the chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, debunking his claims that the Muslim population in the state is growing

india news

Published on Jul 18, 2024 11:18 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

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Indian nationals returned home via the Wagah border on Friday, as several Pakistanis also crossed back from India.

Once seen as a more tech-savvy alternative to traditional cab services, BluSmart now finds itself in the middle of a financial firestorm

New Delhi sees early trade talks with US as an edge over peers like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which have been hit harder by higher US tariffs.

This article is authored by Rahul Mishra and Prisie L Patnayak.

This article is authored by Rahul Mishra and Prisie L Patnayak.

The 2025 Budget brought relief for taxpayers since incomes up to ₹12 lakh will not be taxed, but many are struggling to understand how it actually works

Pietersen was highly impressed with Harshit Rana's performance and said he assessed the conditions well to prepare his plans to outclass the English batters.

A stampede broke out at the Triveni Sangam in the Maha Kumbh mela on Wednesday as crores of people gathered to celebrate ‘Mauni Amavasya’ and take holy dip.

Jharkhand: Court awards life term to tribal couple for murder

BJP criticises life imprisonment verdict for Kolkata rape-murder convict as 'travesty of justice'

Dr Manmohan Singh was one of the rare Indian politicians whose inner goodness was evident to even his political and ideological opponents

The police said the man, identified as Padmarajan, allegedly chased his wife's car in another vehicle and intercepted it at around 9 pm.

CBSE plans to introduce two-level structure for Science and Social Science in Classes 9 and 10 by 2026-2027.

A shortlist of the top headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

Experts have pointed out that India, unlike developed nations, has a shortage of skilled helicopter pilots, especially for emergency medical services

The ninth richest billionaire in the country, Poonawalla boasts a home worth ₹750 crore

Canadian MP Chandra Arya called for Hindu-Canadians to raise their collective voice and hold politicians accountable over their pro-Khalistan stance.

Justice Khanna will be eligible to assume the position of CJI upon justice Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10

While Indian students chase success in the US amidst the immigration system, visa expert highlights the challenges, charts some possible hack for H-1B lottery.

The iPhone 16 series sale in India began on Friday. iPhone 16 hasmodels with striking colors and advanced photography capabilities.

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.v

The brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata has led to protests that are comparable to those that followed the gang rape of a young women in 2012 in Delhi

The two sides reiterated restoration of peace and tranquillity, and respect for LAC are the essential basis for restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

A rare first edition of the Constitution of India was sold at an auction for ₹48 lakh, its highest price so far

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

UNFPA India's chief Andrea Wojnar stated that India's elderly population will likely double by 2050 and more investment in schemes for the elderly was required

TMC leader Sushmita Dev opposed Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that the Muslim population in his state had grown since 1951

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