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Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:57 PM IST

People familiar with the matter said the Pacific Island states and Southeast Asian countries are looking to India as a balancing factor amid growing contestation between China and the US in the Indo-Pacific

ByRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi

Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala admits ‘lapses’ led to Nuh violence

Dushyant Chautala on August 1 had blamed the organisers for not providing a correct estimate of the number of people attending the event.

Security personnel deployed at Naleshwar Mahadev Mandir in Nuh. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 09, 2023 09:03 AM IST

Indian woman, who crossed border to meet FB friend, granted Pak visa for 1 year

Anju Rafael, who now goes by the name Fatima, traveled to Pakistan from India via the Wagah-Attari border on July 20 to meet Nasrullah.

Anju, a married Indian woman who travelled legally to Pakistan, during a sightseeing trip with her Facebook friend Nasrullah, in Upper Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.(PTI)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:57 PM IST

Govt to investigate ‘Havana syndrome’ in India. Know all about mystery illness

The mysterious illness ‘Havana’ came to the public attention in 2016 after several diplomats at the US embassy in Havana began complaining of being sick.

Havana syndrome (Representational image)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:00 PM IST

Centre launches special skill initiative for the northeastern region

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said a robust skill development mission is essential for turning PM Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India into reality

The government said the initiative will benefit 250,000 youth of the northeastern region who will get access to industry relevant skill training programmes (Photo:X/dpradhanbjp)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 09:45 PM IST

Assam CM blames Cong for Manipur violence; Jairam Ramesh says ‘only two sins’

The Assam chief minister alleged that Congress has blood on its hands in the northeast, and none of its PMs gave any healing touch to the region.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses a press conference, in Guwahati, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.(PTI)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 09:38 PM IST

ByKunal Gaurav

New rules of UP Assembly: No phones, tearing of documents, laughing out loud

The members will also not be allowed to take any literature, questionnaire, book or press comments inside or distribute slips not related to the proceedings.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others during the Monsoon session of the UP Assembly at Vidhan Bhawan, in Lucknow, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (PTI)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 09:29 PM IST

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Not a case of poaching, says official on female rhino found dead in Assam

The carcass was spotted by a team of patrolling forest rangers on the banks of Diphlu river near the Salmara forest area

Jatindra Sarma at the Kaziranga National Park said the horn of the rhino was intact, which indicates that it was not a case of poaching (ANI)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 09:09 PM IST

ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Congress names Oommen Chandy’s son as candidate for Puthuppally bypoll on Sept 5

The Puthuppally bypoll was necessitated following the demise of former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy, who represented the seat for a record 53 years over 12 terms

Chandy Oommen is currently the chairman of the national outreach cell of the Youth Congress. (Facebook/Chandy Oommen)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 09:04 PM IST

Daily brief: Owaisi slams Kamal Nath over 'Hindu Rashtra' remark

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

Updated on Aug 09, 2023 02:17 PM IST

Parliament passes IIM amendment bill

The bill seeks to make the President of India ‘Visitor’ at all Indian Institutes of Management in the country

The Opposition raised concerns that the legislation could limit the autonomy of IIMs. (AN)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:52 PM IST

ByFareeha Iftikhar

France to offer 5-year Schengen visa for 30,000 Indian alumni by 2030

France announced major initiatives to roll out the "red carpet" for Indian students and alumni during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris last month.

Under the new programme, France plans to offer a five-year Schengen circulation visa for Indian alumni.(HT file/ Representational)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:19 PM IST

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‘Crossed all limits of humanity’: Sachin Pilot on Bhilwara rape and murder case

Other than Pilot, Rajasthan's Revenue Minister Ramlal Jat and Home Minister Rajendra Yadav had also met the kin of the victim and consoled them.

Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:13 PM IST

BySanskriti Falor

Govt taking steps to prevent Rohingyas from coming into India: Tripura CM

Apart from Rohingya infiltration, issues related to the illegal drug trade and cattle smuggling were also discussed at the security review meeting chaired by chief minister Manik Saha

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha. (PTI photo)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:04 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

‘Hate being trafficked in...’: Owaisi on Kamal Nath's ‘Hindu Rashtra’ remark

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that Kamal Nath was echoing RSS chief Bhagwat's remarks.

Congress leader Kamal Nath and AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi.

Published on Aug 08, 2023 07:37 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde recites ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ in Lok Sabha: Watch

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday debated a no-confidence motion against PM Modi-led government.

Published on Aug 08, 2023 07:18 PM IST

‘PM Modi has won trust of people of North-East’: Kiren Rijiju in Parliament

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said that it was only in the Narendra Modi regime that the North East had seen real development

Union minister of earth sciences Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. (ANI)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 06:58 PM IST

ByAman Singh

Rahul Gandhi to undertake 2nd leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra from Gujarat to Meghalaya

The second leg of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra will begin in Gujarat and conclude in Meghalaya, with parallel marches in Maharashtra.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves to the supporters as he leads the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi.(ANI / File Photo)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 06:54 PM IST

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Over 56K scheduled flights cancelled between 2017-2023: Govt

Since 2017, 56,607 scheduled flights were cancelled, causing significant disruption to the passengers who were compensated an amount of ₹31.83 crore.

Union minister of state for civil aviation VK Singh. (PTI)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 06:36 PM IST

Eye on China, India signals a larger role for itself in Indo-Pacific

New Papua Guinea PM James Marape was present at a reception on board multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri and guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata on Aug 3

The visit of the warships followed a trip to Port Moresby in May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (HT File Photo/Sanjeev Verma)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:07 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

On Rijiju's ‘Modi made a group’ remark, Congress's dare: ‘Furnish details of…’

Congress challenges Rijiju to provide details of ministers' visits to strife-torn Manipur in the last 97 days.

Union Minister fo Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.(PTI)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 06:06 PM IST

Bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states to be held on September 5: EC

The counting of votes will take place on September 8.

The bypolls will be held for two seats in Tripura, and one seat each in Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. (HT File Photo)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 05:52 PM IST

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‘Shameful blunders’: Supriya Sule demands resignation of Manipur CM Biren Singh

Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi initiated the discussion, saying the government which often speaks about “one India” had created two Manipur

NCP MP Supriya Sule speaks during a debate on no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha amid the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament (PTI)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 05:33 PM IST

BySaptarshi Das

Haryana cops stop Cong from visiting violence-hit Nuh over 'security concerns'

The delegation included Congress MP Deepender Hooda and the party's state unit chief Udai Bhan - who was heading the team.

Nuh: Congress MP Deepender Hooda with other party leaders stopped by police while on their way to violence-hit areas of Nuh.(PTI)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 05:28 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisations Bill aimed to push theaterisation

The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 4 amid a renewed push for theaterisation for the best use of the military’s resources to fight future wars

The bill also paves the way for greater integration and jointness amongst the three services. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 05:22 PM IST

Evening brief: Manipur Police FIR against Assam Rifles for 'hindering operation'

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

A Manipur policeman stands guard as members of Meira Paibis, powerful vigilante group of Meitei women, block traffic to check vehicles for members from rival tribal Kuki community, in Imphal, on June 19.(AP)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 05:05 PM IST

BJD jabs Cong for bringing no-trust motion: ‘Every time PM has got up to speak…’

On expected lines, the BJD opposed the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition bloc INDIA and expressed gratitude for the Centre's support to Odisha.

Published on Aug 08, 2023 04:55 PM IST

Antibiotic resistance may be linked to rising air pollution: Lancet study

Recent findings indicate 7.3 billion people globally are directly exposed to unsafe average annual PM2.5 levels, with 80 % iving in low- and middle-income countries

A 10% increase in annual PM2.5 in India could lead to a 2.5% increase in aggregate antibiotic resistance. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 04:43 PM IST

ByRhythma Kaul

Rahul Gandhi gets back his Tughlak Lane bungalow

An official from the Lok Sabha House committee confirmed to HT that they had issued a letter allocating him the bungalow that he had lived in since he became an MP in 2004

The House Committee of the Lok Sabha has decided to allot the same bungalow he was asked to vacate. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 08, 2023 05:07 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi gets back his old Delhi bungalow after reinstated as Lok Sabha MP

Rahul Gandhi gets back 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow after Lok Sabha MP status restored.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi vacating his official bungalow at 12, Tughlaq Lane in April 2023. (File)

Published on Aug 08, 2023 04:04 PM IST