Hindustan Times: News
11 Jan 2021
Ram Nath KovindNo foreign leader as R-Day chief guest this year: Report
India will reportedly not have a chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations this year.
07 Jan 2021
IndiaAhead of nationwide exercise, COVID-19 vaccine dry run in Haryana
A dry run of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out was conducted in Haryana on Thursday, a day before the exercise will be conducted across India.
06 Jan 2021
BollywoodFashion designer Swapnil Shinde comes out as a transwoman
Fashion designer Swapnil Shinde has come out as a transwoman, and said that she may be addressed as Saisha.
06 Jan 2021
OdishaToxic gas leak at SAIL's Rourkela plant kills four workers
At least four workers at the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in Odisha died due to a toxic gas leak, officials said on Wednesday.
03 Jan 2021
Yogi Adityanath17 dead as roof of cremation ground collapses in Muradnagar
At least 17 people were killed on Sunday as the roof of a building in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh collapsed, officials said.
31 Dec 2020
IndiaAngry with son, MP farmer names pet dog his heir
In a bizarre case, a 50-year-old farmer in Madhya Pradesh has named his pet dog his heir in his will.
12 Dec 2020
KeralaKerala becomes fourth state to promise free COVID-19 vaccines
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that COVID-19 vaccines will be provided for free in the state.
12 Dec 2020
Andhra PradeshSeveral injured as fire erupts at Hyderabad chemical factory
A major fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Bollaram industrial area of Sangareddy district near Hyderabad, Telangana, on Saturday.
12 Dec 2020
FarmersShah meets cops, security officials to avoid violence in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday met with senior government, police, and security officials, and discussed measures to pre-empt any chances of violence on Delhi's borders in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest, according to reports.
06 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi's private hospitals violating COVID-19 guidelines, say inspection teams
An inspection conducted by government-constituted teams has flagged several violations of COVID-19 management guidelines by private hospitals and nursing homes in Delhi.
03 Dec 2020
Akshay KumarActor Shiv Kumar Verma suffering from COPD; CINTAA seeks help
Veteran actor Shiv Kumar Verma, who has also worked in many movies including Halla Bol, is suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and has been hospitalized.
02 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiIndia invites UK PM Boris Johnson as R-Day chief: Report
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been invited to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in January next year, a report said on Wednesday.
30 Nov 2020
Narendra ModiModi to chair all-party meet to review COVID-19 situation Friday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair an all-party meeting this Friday to review the COVID-19 situation in India, according to reports.
27 Nov 2020
West BengalTMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari resigns as West Bengal Transport Minister
Trinamool Congress (TMC) heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari on Friday resigned as the Minister of Transport and Irrigation in West Bengal.
27 Nov 2020
IndiaIndia to produce 100 million Sputnik V doses starting 2021
India will produce over 100 million doses a year of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V starting 2021, under an agreement between the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Hyderabad-based Hetero Biopharma, Hindustan Times reported.
22 Nov 2020
Indian ArmyAmid Indo-China border row, India deploys tunnel defenses in Ladakh
Months into a border standoff with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India has reportedly deployed "tunnel defenses" in Ladakh.
22 Nov 2020
NITI AayogRussia's Sputnik V to start human trials in India soon
Russia's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, called Sputnik V, is expected to start human trials in India soon.
20 Nov 2020
Salman Khan'Scam 1992' actor Nikhil Dwivedi tests positive for coronavirus
Actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi, who recently featured in the web series Scam 1992, has tested positive for COVID-19.
08 Nov 2020
Amitabh BachchanAjay Devgn all set to direct Amitabh Bachchan in 'Mayday'
After a gap of seven years, Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan are all set to reunite for another exciting project.
04 Nov 2020
Delhi PoliceDelhi airport heightens security after threats to 2 London-bound flights
Security has been increased at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport after the banned outfit 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ) called for the obstruction of two Air India flights.
25 Oct 2020
Pakistan ArmyPakistan unlikely to avoid FATF's grey-list next year: Indian officials
Turkey was the only country of the 39 members of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) batting for Pakistan's removal from the terror financing watchdog's grey list.
24 Oct 2020
VaccineCoronavirus: Bharat Biotech aims to launch COVAXIN by June 2021
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech is expecting to launch its coronavirus vaccine candidate, COVAXIN, by June next year.
04 Oct 2020
BiharBJP-JD(U) reach 50:50 seat-sharing deal in Bihar, say reports
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections later this month, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United) have come up with a 50:50 seat-sharing deal, reports said on Sunday.
02 Oct 2020
BollywoodBobby Deol speaks about his career and the insider-outsider debate
Filled with many ups and downs, the filmic journey of Bobby Deol, has been one-of-its-kind.
01 Oct 2020
Jammu And KashmirCeasefire violation by Pakistan; fitting response being given, says Army
Amid prolonged tensions along the Indo-China border, the Indian Army said that Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
01 Oct 2020
BoeingFirst Air India One for President, PM to arrive today
The first of the two VVIP custom-made Boeing 777 aircraft, which will be used to fly the President, the Vice President, and the Prime Minister, will arrive on Thursday.
26 Sep 2020
BiharFemale education, storm drains: Nitish Kumar unveils 7-point election plan
With the Bihar elections about a month away, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has unveiled his seven-point plan in his hopes to return to power.
26 Sep 2020
AssamAssam: African swine fever spreads; government orders culling of pigs
The Northeastern state of Assam has been hit by African swine fever (ASF), prompting the state government to order the culling of 12,000 pigs.
17 Sep 2020
Union Health Ministry33% in Delhi already exposed to coronavirus, according to serosurvey
Roughly 33% of people in Delhi have antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, initial findings of a serological survey showed.
15 Sep 2020
MicrosoftNot herd-immunity; vaccine critical for ending pandemic, says Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that a vaccine for COVID-19 is critical and the herd immunity strategy cannot end the pandemic.
12 Sep 2020
FacebookDelhi panel summons Facebook India's VP over hate speech row
A Delhi Assembly panel has summoned Facebook India Vice President and Managing Director Ajit Mohan amid allegations of inaction against politicians of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over hate speech on the social media platform.
09 Sep 2020
Delhi Disaster Management AuthorityBars reopen in Delhi: Here's all you need to know
After a five-month hiatus, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs will start serving Liquor in Delhi on a trial basis till September 30, barring containment zones.
06 Sep 2020
KeralaAmbulance driver arrested for raping COVID-19 patient: Kerala Police
An ambulance driver in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman, who had tested positive for COVID-19, the police said on Sunday.
06 Sep 2020
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationDMRC plans UV light disinfection as Metro services resume tomorrow
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made several preparations ahead of the resumption of its services from Monday (September 7).
30 Aug 2020
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationTokens banned, only smart cards allowed: Guidelines for Delhi Metro
After a five-month pause, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to resume operations, with the Unlock 4.0 guidelines allowing phased resumption of metro rail services from September 7.
30 Aug 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi strengthens enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines as infections rise again
The Delhi government has reportedly started deploying additional teams to enforce safety guidelines to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
28 Aug 2020
PuriRefusal to wear masks will get you on 'no-fly' list
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that passengers who refuse to wear masks on flights would be put on a no-fly list.
27 Aug 2020
Uttar PradeshUP: Couple beaten, tonsured, garlanded with shoes over "illicit affair"
A woman, Kamlesh Kumari, and her lover, identified as Ravindra Baheliya, both residents of a village in Gursahaiganj, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, were brutally beaten by the woman's family members and other villagers who were opposed to their relationship, Hindustan Times reported.
26 Aug 2020
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Narcotics Control Bureau registers case in Sushant Singh Rajput's death
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has registered a case regarding the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
23 Aug 2020
PunjabTech upgrade for BSF; force to get new anti-drone systems
The technical upgradation of the Border Security Force (BSF) has started with Director General (DG) Rakesh Asthana taking charge.
23 Aug 2020
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality likely to become 'good' as rains continue
Delhi's air quality may improve to 'good' this week as the national capital has received heavy rainfall this monsoon.
19 Aug 2020
Delhi Disaster Management AuthorityGyms to remain closed in Delhi; hotels allowed to reopen
As part of the plan to "unlock" from the coronavirus lockdown, hotels have been allowed to reopen in Delhi. However, gyms will continue to remain shut in the national capital.
18 Aug 2020
IndiaIndian government starts talks to procure COVID-19 vaccine: Details here
Amid surging COVID-19 cases and questions over the peak for India, the government has started working towards procuring a vaccine.
17 Aug 2020
Rashtriya Janata DalNitish Kumar's JD(U) expels cabinet minister, he quickly joins RJD
Ahead of high-stake Bihar Assembly polls, the ruling JD(U) expelled State Industries Minister Shyam Rajak for "anti-party" activities, allowing him to return to his home party, RJD.
13 Aug 2020
Delhi PoliceDelhi witnesses heavy rains, traffic snarls reported from several areas
A spell of heavy rains inundated Delhi today, providing some relief from the hot and humid weather but throwing daily life out of gear at the same time.
06 Aug 2020
AyodhyaAyodhya's Ram Temple ceremony viewed widely across the world
The live telecast of the Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya, which took place on Wednesday, was reportedly viewed widely across the world.
01 Aug 2020
Andhra Pradesh11 crushed to death as crane collapses at Visakhapatnam shipyard
At least 11 persons were killed as a huge crane crashed at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon.
28 Jul 2020
BiharBihar floods: Heavy rainfall predicted till August 1, relief unlikely
The Patna Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rainfall till August 1 in Bihar, confirming that the state won't get relief from the floods anytime soon.
26 Jul 2020
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#SSRdeath: Alleging lapses in investigation, lawyer calls for CBI probe
Citing several lapses and missing links in the ongoing investigation by Mumbai Police, a Delhi-based lawyer has called for a Crime Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.
17 Jul 2020
BollywoodFind me better actors than Ranbir, Alia: Balki on nepotism
The debate around nepotism in the film fraternity remains fueled ever since actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise last month.
14 Jul 2020
LucknowCBSE Class-12 results: This Lucknow girl has scored perfect 100%
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) finally declared the much-awaited results of the 2020 Class-12 Board Examinations after a long delay on July 13.
11 Jul 2020
MumbaiWith over 90,000 cases, Mumbai expects a spike in cases
As of Friday, Maharashtra's Mumbai had reported over 90,000 cases of the coronavirus disease. Mumbai is India's second worst-hit city in the outbreak after Delhi.
09 Jul 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsIndia-China conflict: Next WMCC meeting tomorrow; disengagement first phase complete
Representatives of India and China are set to hold talks on Friday regarding the disengagement process along the Indo-China border in Eastern Ladakh.
06 Jul 2020
IndiaAmid Ladakh tensions, China supplying armed drones to Pakistan
While China remains locked in an intense stand-off with India, it is supplying four armed drones to Pakistan, another hostile neighbor of New Delhi, a report in Hindustan Times said.
05 Jul 2020
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi inaugurates world's largest COVID care facility with 10,000 beds
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal on Sunday inaugurated a 10,000-bed COVID care facility in the national capital.
04 Jul 2020
XAfter Mizoram, Nagaland Cabinet bans sale of dog meat
The Nagaland government on Friday banned the sale of dog meat in the state along with the commercial import and trading of dogs.
30 Jun 2020
Andhra PradeshAsked to wear mask, Andhra government employee brutally assaults woman
In a shocking incident, a government employee in Andhra Pradesh brutally assaulted a woman colleague after she asked him to wear a mask.
28 Jun 2020
IndiaLAC dispute: India deploys air defense systems in Ladakh
Amid heightened tensions along the India-China border in Eastern Ladakh, India has reportedly deployed air defense weapon systems in the region.
25 Jun 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: COVID-19 patients don't need to visit government centers
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday reversed an order mandating clinical assessment of COVID-positive patients at state-run care centers.
21 Jun 2020
Indian ArmyIndia-China clash: General VK Singh calls to 'hurt China economically'
War is the last resort, said former Indian Army chief and Union Minister, General VK Singh, in a recent interview about the India-China border situation.
18 Jun 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Kerala ready to include pacer Sreesanth in Ranji team
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has decided to include controversial pacer S Sreesanth in the state Ranji cricket team in September after his ban period ends.
17 Jun 2020
WeChatWeChat to TikTok, 52 'China-linked' apps red-flagged by Indian intelligence
As many as 52 'China-linked' apps, including some popular ones, have been deemed unsafe by Indian intelligence agencies.
15 Jun 2020
Pakistan NewsPakistan to release 2 'missing' Indian High Commission officials: Report
Hours after two Indian High Commission officials had gone missing in Pakistan, reports emerged that the officials had been arrested.
08 Jun 2020
IndiaYuzvendra Chahal wants to play Test cricket in near future
Yuzvendra Chahal has been a mainstay leg-spinner for Team India in the white-ball format, ever since he made his international debut.
31 May 2020
InstagramA void that will stay forever: Taapsee mourns grandmother's passing
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu's paternal grandmother, whom she lovingly called Biji, has passed away.
24 May 2020
MumbaiMumbai: Man booked for thrashing wife over cooking 'tasteless' khichdi
In a shocking incident, a 39-year-old man allegedly assaulted his wife over her cooking in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
24 May 2020
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)With domestic flights resuming, what will change at Delhi airport?
As the government has allowed domestic flights to resume from Monday, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport has decided to conduct operations from its Terminal 3.
23 May 2020
IndiaHalf of Delhi's containment-zones could turn 'green' in 2 weeks
In a major sign of relief for residents of Delhi, half of the coronavirus containment zones in the national capital have been classified as 'orange' zones.
22 May 2020
IndiaAmid lockdown, heart-rending video of man eating 'dog' carcass emerges
In yet another incident highlighting the poor execution of the nationwide lockdown, a video showing a man feeding on an animal carcass on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway has emerged online. The video has sparked outrage online.
19 May 2020
BollywoodBoney Kapoor's house help tests positive for coronavirus
Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor's domestic help tested positive for the coronavirus, he has confirmed.
17 May 2020
IndiaThese 30 cities will face 'maximum restrictions' during lockdown 4.0
As India is set to enter the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, 30 municipal areas that account for 80% of all cases in India will reportedly face maximum restrictions.