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Daily brief: Bihar caste survey has ramifications, Centre to Supreme Court
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 08:52 PM IST
‘If factors unfavourable, will postpone Chandrayaan-3 landing': ISRO scientist
Vikram, the mission's lander module, is scheduled to make contact with the lunar surface a little after 6pm on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 04:50 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Sent back to pavilion, ready to bat if called,’ says Cong's Mani Shankar Aiyar
In Dec 2017, Aiyar was suspended from the party for calling PM Narendra Modi a ‘neech aadmi.’ The suspension was revoked in Aug 2018.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 06:11 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Himanta Biswa Sarma invites suggestions on proposed law to ban polygamy in Assam
On Independence Day on August 15, Sarma in his official address said that a "strict act" will be brought soon to end polygamy in Assam.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 05:52 PM IST
Evening brief: Atishi denies working with govt official accused of raping minor
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Published on Aug 21, 2023 05:06 PM IST
‘Never worked with me as OSD’: Atishi on govt official arrested for raping minor
The BJP has alleged that AAP government appointed Premoday Khaka, the official accused of raping minor, as OSD to women and child development minister.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 04:55 PM IST
In one month, over 45,000 kg tomatoes sold through ONDC, says platform chief
Since July 21, when ONDC began selling the vegetable at discounted prices, approximately 22,500 orders have been fulfilled through it, said T Koshy.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 04:33 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Sunny Deol approached to settle dues’: Bank on actor's bungalow auction notice
Opposition parties including Congress questioned the bank's withdrawal of notice for e-auction of a bungalow in Juhu belonging to actor and BJP MP Sunny Deol.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 04:58 PM IST
Meta's warning note to employees ahead of September's work from office mandate
Managers will have to follow up with their team members on a monthly basis to ensure that the policy is being complied with, according to lead HR Lori Goler.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 02:55 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Delhi govt official who allegedly raped friend's daughter, arrested
The senior Delhi government official, who was booked for allegedly raping his deceased friend's minor daughter, has been detained by Delhi Police.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Three dead after drinking ‘listeria-contaminated’ milkshake in Washington
According to the Washington State Department of Health, affected folks suffered from weakened immune systems
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 01:46 PM IST
Afternoon brief: What's the controversy over Sunny Deol's bungalow
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Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:15 PM IST
‘Not just a concept, committed to making it a reality’: Anand Mahindra on Thar.e
A prototype of the electric concept SUV – the model will be based on the carmaker's flagship Thar SUV – was showcased on Independence Day.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:14 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
In fresh job cuts, Intel to lay off 140 California-based employees: Reports
Some of the impacted staff, however, may be offered new positions within the company.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 12:05 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Florida woman spikes date’s drink with cockroach spray, gets tracked down by K-9
The sheriff’s office said in a statement: “The victim told deputies he was vomiting for about 30 minutes before he was able to call for help."
Published on Aug 21, 2023 10:47 AM IST
Sensex opens in green at 65,094 points; Nifty at 19,355
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 145.44 points to 65,094.10 in early trade. The NSE Nifty gained 45.05 points to 19,355.20.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 10:11 AM IST
Gold and silver prices on August 21: Check latest rates in your city
Gold and silver prices: 10 grams of 22-carat gold is now priced at ₹54,250 and 24-carat gold at ₹59,020 in Delhi on Monday
Published on Aug 21, 2023 09:25 AM IST
Morning brief: Sonia Gandhi counts Rajiv Gandhi's achievements; BJP reacts
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Published on Aug 21, 2023 08:53 AM IST
Petrol, diesel prices on August 21: Check latest rates in your city
In Delhi, petrol and diesel prices stood at ₹96.72 and ₹89.62 per litre, respectively on Monday.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 08:51 AM IST
Jio Financial Services to be listed today: Key details you need to know
Jio Financial Services listing: JFS is part of major Indian indexes, including the benchmark Nifty 50 but its trading remains inaccessible until its listing.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 08:06 AM IST
Daily brief: 7 dead, 27 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand
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Published on Aug 20, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Korean woman flies to India to marry boyfriend from UP: ‘I love India’
Sukhjeet Singh had gone to South Korea's Busan for a job at a cafe. Few days later, Kim Boh Ni had also joined the cafe to work at the billing counter.
Published on Aug 20, 2023 07:38 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
‘Your Chacha has come, don’t trust Mama': Kejriwal jabs Shivraj in MP
Kejriwal said his party if voted to power will root out corruption in the state and will ensure that people don't have to make rounds of government offices.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 09:01 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Siddaramaiah, Ashok Gehlot among Cong leaders dropped from CWC
The new CWC has a total of 39 leaders including Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot, Rahul Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi, among others.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 06:07 PM IST
Evening brief: Owaisi reacts to claim that his great grandfather was Brahmin
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Published on Aug 20, 2023 05:06 PM IST
‘Deeply humbled, grateful’: Shashi Tharoor on being inducted into CWC
Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot were among the Congress leaders inducted into the CWC by party president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 06:07 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
From Sachin Pilot to Kanhaiya Kumar, these are new members in Kharge's CWC
The CWC reshuffle brought in several new faces who will be the member of the core group which has a final say in the policies of the grand old party.
Published on Aug 20, 2023 04:46 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Murugappa family ends disputes with ex-chairman's daughter Valli Arunachalam
Valli Arunachalam, daughter of late MV Murugappan had been fighting for a seat in the board of Ambadi Investments, the holding company of Murugappa Group.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 06:13 PM IST