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After prayer breakfast, Trump creates task force to root out 'anti-Christian bias'

After prayer breakfast, Trump creates task force to root out 'anti-Christian bias'

After prayer breakfast, Trump creates task force to root out 'anti-Christian bias'
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 04:49 AM IST
AP |

Himachal govt to set up STF to combat drug abuse, crime: CM

The STF will be led by the additional director general of police or inspector general of police to combat drug abuse and dismantle organised crime networks

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The STF will be equipped with a dedicated commando force, with personnel undergoing specialised training on anti-narcotics and organized crime in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau.” (HT File)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:44 AM IST
By, Shimla

India plans 44,000-crore boost to become electronics powerhouse: Report

The task force is likely to recommend an allocation of ₹44,000 crore from 2024 to 2030, the report claimed.

The taskforce proposes substantial incentives: <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000 crore for electronic products (systems), <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11,000 crore for semiconductor products, and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18,000 crore for initiatives.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 10:31 AM IST

MPCB issues order to state local bodies to step up action against single-use plastic

Newly-appointed MPCB chairman on March 12 issued an order to all local bodies in the state to speed up action against single-use plastic

Newly-appointed MPCB chairman on March 12 issued an order to all local bodies in the state to speed up action against single-use plastic. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:14 AM IST

NMC forms national task force to address depression in medical students

The task force will comprise of 15 members that will data on mental health and suicide rate, analyse factors, and propose strategies of improvement.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has constituted a national task force to address concerns related to depression and suicide among medical students. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 28, 2024 06:42 PM IST
PTI |

Police investigate cases of extortion targeting Indo-Canadian businesses

The public have been requested to immediately contact the police if they, their family or their business is targeted with threats of violence to extort money or other valuables

Tanmanjot Gill
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 08:06 AM IST
ByAnirudh Bhattacharya, Toronto

Maha to constitute ‘Covid-19 Task Force’ to study new threats from JN.1 sub-variant

During a press conference in Pune, the minister informed that the Covid-19 task force will be constituted next week

The task force will issue guidelines about Covid-19 management, immunisation and precautions, which will be implemented across the state for Covid management. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 06:02 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

State set up task force for rehabilitation of PAP

The state housing department in Mumbai has set up a task force, led by retired high court Justice Dilip Bhosale, to suggest ways to increase flats for project-affected persons. The task force has been given a month to submit their report.

HT Image
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:16 AM IST

Atiq’s benami properties: Over 36 people under task force scanner

Under the ongoing Operation Giraffe and Operation Octopus, the task force will discover the names and take action against those who have earned money and properties using their secret allegiance with Atiq and company following investigations.

The task force is also investigating if Atiq had made investments in business projects of others. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 07:46 AM IST

Karnataka forms task force to clamp down on 'non-green' firecrackers: Report

Residents urge officials to uphold air quality and noise pollution standards.

This festive season will only see green and eco-friendly crackers.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 02:43 PM IST

BMC’s toothless mandate to mitigate air pollution exposed; only 4 wards comply

As part of these SOPs, a three-level task force was to be formed at every ward comprising of eight different departments. They were authorised to take speedy action on builders by issuing warning and stop work notices on construction activities in case of non-compliance

Mumbai, India - Oct. 17, 2023:Heavy smog was seen over the city skyline at Lower Parel and Lalbaug in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 05:36 AM IST

‘India getting ready for 6G, task force set up’: PM Modi in I-Day address

The prime minister also hailed what he said was a ‘swift’ roll out of the 5G technology in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the historic Red Fort on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. (PTI)
Published on Aug 15, 2023 03:53 PM IST
PTI |

Govt mulls ‘bulldozer action’ on encroachments in cities, towns

The state government has decided to demolish encroachments on government lands, parks and ponds in areas under the jurisdiction of urban local bodies, said officials aware of the development.

Demolition of an illegal construction site underway in Lucknow (HT File)
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 06:21 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Mission Arikomban unsuccessful on day one as jumbo remains elusive: Official

In many areas in Idukki, Section 144 (prohibitory orders) was clamped to avoid crowding and ensure the jumbo’s capture and relocation. The new habitat of the elephant was also not revealed as per the directive of the high court

 (Representative Photo)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 05:03 PM IST

Bullying one of reasons for fratricide: Home ministry

The most recent incident, a result of harassment and bullying by colleagues, was reported from Bathinda, Punjab.

Four soldiers were shot dead by a colleague at Bathinda military station in the early hours of April 12. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 05:01 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Haryana must learn to value the Aravallis

Despite protection from a raft of laws, and judgments of the Supreme Court, the environmental degradation of the Aravallis continues.

The Aravallis are key to the wellbeing of the National Capital Region’s 64 million residents in more ways than one. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 18, 2023 07:52 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

No trace yet of 51 forest check posts to be set up in Aravalli zone of Gurugram and Sohna in 2016

The Aravallis are intrinsic to the well-being of around 64 million people in the National Capital Region and act as a natural barrier between the NCR and the Thar

The 51 check posts were originally set up in 2016, but discontinued in 2017. (Manoj Kumar/ HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 10:02 AM IST
By, Gurugram

Villagers booked for illegal mining near Nuh-Gurugram border

Varun Singla, Nuh superintendent of police, said they have registered a case in the matter; an investigation is on to identify the suspects

The Aravalli hillock in Bisar village from where illegal mining was reported. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 04:27 PM IST
By, Gurugram

Inspection teams to conduct checks at 1,200 pvt schools in Ludhiana district

A task force comprising three government school principals has also been formed to probe the complaints

Inspection teams to conduct checks at 1,200 pvt schools in Ludhiana district (Representational pic)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 02:40 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Notice to 30 pvt schools for fee norms violation

A total of 30 private schools across the state have been issued show-cause notices by education minister Harjot Bains for not following government instructions

Punjab education minister Harjot Bains.
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 01:04 AM IST

India, UK to have task force on extremism

The activities of pro-Khalistan groups that have support from sections of the Indian diaspora in the UK have emerged as an irritant in bilateral relations in recent years. The Indian side has often complained about such groups to the British government.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves as his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi watches after a ceremonial reception at India's presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Friday, April 22, 2022. (Reuters)
Updated on Apr 22, 2022 11:45 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Quad Economy & Technology task force: A time for concerted action

The study has been authored by Gateway House

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic underlined the dependencies and vulnerabilities of the Quad nations individually and as a group.
Published on Feb 24, 2022 04:21 PM IST
ByGateway House

PMC plans to vaccinate 44 lakh in 6 months

The task force has drafted the strategy after it met on December 29

Based on the central government’s guidelines, the Covid-19 vaccine will be offered first to healthcare workers, frontline workers, persons above 50 years of age(PTI)
Published on Jan 04, 2021 06:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | BySteffy Thevar

India, UK to set up joint task force for mutual recognition of academic qualifications: Pokhriyal

A decision in this regard was taken in a bilateral meeting between Nishank and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab here on Wednesday.

File photo: Union education minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 07:00 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari

Maharashtra reports fewer than 5,000 fresh infections for eighth straight day

Maharashtra recorded 4,259 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, the eighth day of fewer than 5,000 fresh infections, pushing the state’s tally to 1,876,699.

A health worker takes a swab sample of a resident in Thane on Saturday.(Praful Gangurde)
Updated on Dec 13, 2020 04:42 AM IST
By, Mumbai

Bihar to form block-level task force for Covid-19 vaccination drive

The health department in Bihar will be setting up booths at block level for administering the Covid-19 vaccine.

The Centre has committed to increase Bihar’s vaccine storage capacity by one crore vials.(Representational Photo/REUTERS)
Published on Nov 26, 2020 09:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | By

How HP lost control over Covid battle

More than 12,300 cases and 238 fatalities were recorded this month as compared to the previous highest tally of 8,938 cases in September since the outbreak.

Tourists at Kufri after a fresh spell of snowfall in November after the Himachal government lifted all curbs on visitor arrivals.(Deepak Sansta/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 25, 2020 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByGaurav Bisht/Naresh K Thakur, Shimla/dharamshala

10-ft python captured near Chandigarh’s Lake Club

The reptile was released in Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, it approximately weighed 40-50kg

Forest department officials with the python that was caught near the Lake Club in Chandigarh on Wednesday(HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 15, 2020 01:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab sets up task force to ensure supply of oxygen for Covid patients

Set to float tenders for medical oxygen generation, storage at medical colleges, civil hospitals

A medical oxygen cylinder at a Covid care centre.(HT file photo)
Published on Oct 01, 2020 05:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

As criticism pours in, ICMR denies it hid data

The findings relate to the first round of surveys to detect antibodies to the Sars-Cov2 virus, which would indicate that the disease silently spread without people being symptomatic or recorded in disease testing. Known as a serological survey or a sero survey, the study was conducted between May 11 and June 4.

A member of the national task force on Covid-19 said the agency was being reluctant in sharing full data with the panel.(HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 21, 2020 12:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By, New Delhi:
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