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‘BJP is LeBron James of elections, Congress a dilettante’: Sanjay Jha

Turning spotlight on the Congress rule - 55 years since Independence - Jha said the party needs to step up “not through an occasional sugar-rush or Twitter tantrums, but a bold imaginative structural transformation”.

The BJP has already kickstarted its virtual ‘Jan samvad’ to spread the its message with elections in Bihar and Bengal ahead. There is no such activity seen on the Congress side. (HT photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 03:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi

Supreme Court grants bail to Unitech promoter Sanjay Chandra, accused of cheating homebuyers

Sanjay Chandra was sent to jail in 2017 in connection with a cheating case registered against him by investors in Wild Flower Country and Anthea housing projects.

Chandra had pleaded before the Supreme Court that both his parents are Covid-19 positive and in hospital.(Amal KS/HT File Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 01:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi

Supreme Court allows another month to Centre to give permanent commission to women army officers

The Supreme Court had in February said women should be considered for command roles and that all women officers are entitled to permanent commission.

All women contingent of Indian Army during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.(PTI File Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 01:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

India keeps focus on building border infrastructure, Rajnath Singh chairs crucial meet to review projects

India’s push to improve the infrastructure in the border areas was the primary reason for clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley on June 15. Beijing was opposed to a bridge in Ladakh that would consolidate India’s hold of the sensitive sector. The bridge was completed last month.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh reviews border infrastructure projects with BRO officials inNew Delhi on Tuesday.(ANI Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 12:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi

National interest is paramount, says Rahul Gandhi; fires 3 questions on Ladakh stand-off

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had spoken with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi over video call on Sunday before soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) moved back from the standoff points in the Galwan area and near Pangong Tso.

Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at AICC Headquarters in New Delhi.(ANI file photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 12:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

India Post GDS Recruitment 2020: 442 vacancies in Jammu and Kashmir on offer

India Post GDS Recruitment 2020: India Post conducted the recruitment drive to fill 442 vacancies for GDS in Jammu and Kashmir circle. The online registration process started from July 6, 2020.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2020.(HT file)
Published on Jul 07, 2020 12:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari

We’ve to consider India first and then think of overseas: BCCI treasurer on IPL

Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have offered to host the league but BCCI treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal said the board was optimistic about staging it on home soil.

An official call regarding the IPL is yet to be taken.(AFP Image)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 12:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

England vs West Indies: Test cricket is back but how will it be different amid Covid-19? All you need to know

England vs West Indies: This will be the first Test that will be played amid the global pandemic, and the newly interim regulation changes approved by ICC to maximise the safety of players and officials will be implemented.

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes, right, speaks with coach Chris Silverwood during a nets session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, Monday July 6, 2020. England are scheduled to play West Indies in their first Test match July 8 - 12. (Stu Forster/Agency Pool via AP)(AP)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 12:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

India Post GDS Recruitment 2020: Last date to apply for 4166 vacancies in MP, Uttarakhand and Haryana

India Post GDS Recruitment 2020: The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 4166 vacancies of GDS for its Uttrakhand, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh circle.

India Post GDS Recruitment. (HT File)
Published on Jul 07, 2020 11:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari

‘Some people want to remain in media limelight’: Inzamam rubbishes Flower’s ‘knife to throat’ claims

Inzamam, the former chief selector of the PCB, has rubbished Flower’s claims saying it makes no sense for the former batting coach to be bringing up the topic after so many years.

Inzamam-Ul-Haq is suprised at Grant Flower’s claims regarding Younis Khan.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 11:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

As India crosses another grim Covid-19 milestone, these states could emerge as new hotspots

The WHO had advised governments in May that the positive confirmation rate should remain at five per cent or lower for at least 14 days. There are a few states in India which have a higher positivity rate.

Travellers in PPE coveralls at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, on Monday.(Samir Jana/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi

Human trials of Covaxin, India’s first Covid-19 vaccine, to begin soon: All you need to know

ICMR had written to 12 institutes where human trials are to be held for the vaccine, Covaxin, ordering them to secure necessary approvals from internal committees and recruit people for clinical tests by July 7

Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech is among the seven Indian firms working on Covid-19 vaccines
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

MS Dhoni turns 39: Top five ODI knocks from MSD’s career

As the former India celebrates his 39th birthday, here is a look at some of MS Dhoni’s best ODI knocks.

Indian cricketer Mahender Dhoni (L) celebrates after scoring a century.(AFP/Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘It was like men taking on boys’: Faf du Plessis recalls India’s 5-1 thrashing of South Africa

Du Plessis, who back then was South Africa’s captain across all formats, said injuries played a role in hampering his team’s chances but India deserved credit for their dominant show.

Virat Kohli shakes hand with Khaya Zondo of South Africa.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘Viru was absolutely outstanding’: Former India opener recalls batting alongside Virender Sehwag

“The Indian batting order was so packed that there was only one slot open while batting alongside Virender Sehwag, and I took it up,” Aakash Chopra told Sportskeeda.

File image of Virender Sehwag.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 09:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

With over 22,000 new Covid-19 cases and 467 deaths, India’s tally at 7.19 lakh

The number of Covid-19 cases in India has mounted to 7 lakh from 6 lakh in just four days as more than 20,000 infections, with over 24,000 on two days, have been reported every day since July 3.

A woman wearing a protective mask walks past a graffiti during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spreading of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Mumbai.(Reuters)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 09:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

Covid-19: 3 states have more than 1 lakh cases, Meghalaya only one with less than 100

India’s case fatality rate is approximately 2.8% and the number of active cases a little over a third of the total, suggesting the country’s health care system is able to keep up with the outbreak.

A health worker sanities the gloves of another inside a booth after he collects sample of a person for Covid-19 test at a hospital in New Delhi, on Monday.(AP Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 09:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi

MS Dhoni birthday: Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri send wishes to ‘once in a generation’ player MSD

MS Dhoni Birthday: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 39 on Tuesday, and here is how the cricket fraternity wants to wish the ‘captain cool’.

File image of MS Dhoni hitting a six.(iFile)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

NTA opens application correction window for JNUEE, NET and other entrance exams

As per the notification, the application correction window for these six entrance exams will be operational from July 6 to 15, 2020.

Representational image.(HT file)
Published on Jul 07, 2020 09:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: Five times MSD stunned fans with bold decisions that won India matches

As MS Dhoni celebrates his 39th birthday on Tuesday, here is a look at five times Dhoni stunned fans with bold decisions that won India matches.

MS Dhoni celebrates after India beat Pakistan in 2007 T20 World Cup final. File image.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: Why there won’t be a captain like him again

MS Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket stretches way beyond his record as captain or the number of trophies he has won and if at all we have seen the last of him, well, what a career it has been.

MS Dhoni lifted the Indian cricket team from shambles and made it into a dominant force.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:25 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Terrorist killed, soldier, cop injured in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama

A police official said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened firing towards security forces positions.

Army jawans take positions during an encounter with the militants in the Kangan area of Pulwama district of south Kashmir(ANI File Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 07:59 AM IST
Srinagar | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

If I have to pick one player to gun down a big run-chase, Kohli is my man: Nasser Hussain

Hussain believes what makes Kohli the chaser a cut above the rest is his ability to read the match and process in his mind the approach he’s going to take to gun the target down.

Virat Kohli averages a whopping 140-plus is successful run chases of over 300-plus targets.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 12:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘The heights he has achieved’: Waqar Younis lauds Dhoni on 39th birthday

Waqar Younis said MS Dhoni continued the good work started by Sourav Ganguly, as captain, and got great results for the team.

MS Dhoni carves one through the off side.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 06:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: India’s ‘Captain cool’ turns 39

Dhoni has played 90 Tests in which he amassed 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09. He has also played 350 ODIs in which he has scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57.

FILE PHOTO: MS Dhoni.(Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 06:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Here’s how chocolate was introduced to the world

Whether you prefer hot cocoa drinks, dark chocolate bars, gooey brownies or truffle cakes, chocolate provides something for everyone.

Celebrating humankind’s best creation - Chocolate!(Unsplash)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 04:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of motivation and awareness amid Covid-19 pandemic

Three hundred unmanned drones were programmed to form images conveying motivational messages above the Han river in Seoul for a show held on July 4.

Drones fly over the Han river showing messages to support the country as a measure to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease.(REUTERS/Yonhap)
Updated on Jul 06, 2020 11:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Saumya Sharma

MBOSE HSSLC Results 2020 date: Meghalaya class 12 results to be declared on July 9

MBOSE HSSLC Results 2020: After the results are announced, students of class 12 will be able to check their HSSC examination results online at mbose.in, megresults.nic.in, jagranjosh.com, meghalayaonline.in, meghalaya.shiksha, and results.shiksha.

MBOSE HSSLC Results 2020.(HT file)
Published on Jul 06, 2020 08:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari

Delhi’s Covid-19 tally crosses one lakh, but recoveries also rise

The grim milestone of cases over a lakh-mark comes on the day when Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal assured the citizens to not panic, while also urging cured patients to donate their plasma as “it is effective in reducing the risk of death”.

A family visits the Qutab Minar monument after monuments across India were reopened after almost four moths of lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus, in New Delhi.(AP)
Updated on Jul 06, 2020 10:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai

Maharashtra adds 5,368 new Covid-19 cases, 204 deaths take toll close to 10,000-mark

With the addition of 204 fatalities, the death toll in Maharashtra due to the viral infection has now mounted to 9,026, the health department’s data indicated.

The number of active cases in Maharashtra currently stands at 87,681 and the western state’s recovery rate among coronavirus patients is 54.37%, significantly lower than the national average which crossed the 60% mark last week.(HT PHOTO.)
Updated on Jul 10, 2020 07:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
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