Nirmitha Rao is a journalist at Hindustan Times, covering political and human interest stories with a keen focus on science and environmental journalism.
Articles by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Swami Prasad Maurya resigns from Samajwadi Party, UP legislative council
Swami Prasad Maurya Maurya resigned from his role as the party's national general secretary on February 13, citing discrimination from the leadership.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 01:48 PM IST
Telangana official weeps on camera after being caught taking bribe | Watch
K Jaga Jyothi was arrested in the Masab Tank area while demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹84,000 from a contractor in exchange for an official favour.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann to visit Ram Temple tomorrow along with families
Arvind Kejriwal was invited for Ram mandir's consecration ceremony on Jan 22, but had said he preferred visiting Ayodhya later with his family.
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 04:56 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Pakistan President Arif Alvi reacts to election results: ‘Had EVMs been there…’
Pakistan Election 2024: President Arif Alvi recalled the previous PTI-led government's efforts to implement Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Published on Feb 11, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Afternoon briefing: Expelled Congress leader reacts; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Feb 11, 2024 01:26 PM IST
Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year
PM Modi said former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside scientist MS Swaminathan, will be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:39 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Pakistan Election 2024: Hafiz Saeed's son ‘loses’ to Imran Khan's candidate
Pakistan Election 2024: Hafiz Saeed's son Talha Hafiz Saeed lost the Lahore NA 122 seat to Imran Khan's PTI-backed Latif Khosa, garnering only 2024 votes.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 02:26 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Afternoon brief: Nainital DM says Haldwani violence not communal; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 01:28 PM IST
Evening brief: PM Modi on DK Suresh's ‘separate nation’ comment, more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:39 PM IST
Pakistan elections 2024: Know details on key parties, candidates in the fray
Pakistan Election 2024: With the National Assembly consisting of 336 seats, 266 candidates will be elected through direct voting, while 70 seats are reserved.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Jailed Soren's wife pens note on wedding anniversary: ‘I'm partner of a warrior’
Hemant Soren has been in jail for the past week after the Enforcement Directorate arrested him on January 31 in connection with a money laundering case.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Prince Harry arrives in London after father King Charles III's cancer diagnosis
King Charles III: Royal authorities disclosed on Monday that 75-year-old king has been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer and is undergoing treatment.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 10:19 PM IST
King Charles III makes first public appearance since news of cancer diagnosis
King Charles III was captured on camera departing from his residence near Buckingham Palace.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 09:34 PM IST
Bank servers down? Netizens claim UPI transaction failures
Users of HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, State Bank of India (SBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank, and others have reported encountering server issues.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 08:36 PM IST
Hong Kong airport worker hit by plane, dies. What actually happened?
A 34-year-old Jordanian ground worker in Hong Kong fell from a tow truck's passenger seat and was struck by a towed plane.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 06:47 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Evening brief: BJP accuses DMK MP of ‘Dalit insult’, and all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 06:39 PM IST
Rishi Sunak ‘shocked’ over King Charles's cancer diagnosis
King Charles III's cancer diagnosis: Rishi Sunak said that as prime minister, he would “continue to communicate with him as normal.”
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 03:12 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Arvind Kejriwal announces free bus travel in Delhi for transgender community
Women in the national capital already benefit from free bus travel, with the initiative commencing in October 2019.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Telangana vehicles to get 'TG' on number plates; cabinet nod to official song
Telangana Cabinet has also endorsed the adoption of 'Jaya Jaya He Telangana,' a composition by poet Ande Sri, as the official state song.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Evening brief: Rahul Gandhi's big poll promise, and all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 06:47 PM IST
‘Centre's hatred towards tribals, Dalits’: Hemant Soren on his ED arrest
Speaking on the floor of the Jharkhand assembly, Hemant Soren said that his arrest serves as an “illustration of the oppression faced by tribals and Dalits.”
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 06:32 PM IST
'India to be the front runner of world's transformation': French President
French President Emmanuel Macron shared a video on X on Sunday, highlighting the 75th Republic Day celebrations where he was the chief guest.
Published on Feb 04, 2024 10:54 PM IST
31-year-old Delhi woman steals cash, jewellery from mother's home, caught
On January 30, the complainant reported a burqa-clad woman entering at 2 pm, stealing gold, silver, and ₹25,000, leaving by 2.30 pm.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Owaisi's relationship advice: ‘When wife is angry, true manhood lies in…’
Speaking at a party gathering in Hyderabad, Owaisi said that manhood is not venting anger on the wife but rather tolerating her anger.
Published on Feb 04, 2024 05:53 PM IST
Second runway at Delhi Airport operational now, enabled with CAT III
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) declared the successful conclusion of the re-carpeting and refurbishment work on the second runway – Runway 10/28.
Published on Feb 03, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Photo feature: LK Advani, the man who led BJP from two seats to ruling at centre
LK Advani, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will be conferred with ‘Bharat Ratna’ – India's highest civilian award.
Published on Feb 03, 2024 06:00 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates
On Thursday morning, the high-altitude areas in Jammu province, including the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, witnessed a new layer of snow.
Published on Feb 01, 2024 02:02 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Budget 2024: Here's how you can download full pdf
Budget 2024: The complete speech will be accessible to public and individuals can download the PDF version from the official website - www.indiabudget.gov.in.
Published on Feb 01, 2024 10:57 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Amrit Udyan to be open for public from Feb 2 | Check timings, ticket prices
Udyan Utsav 2024: The gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan are accessible to visitors from 10 am to 5 pm, with the last entry permitted at 4 pm.
Published on Jan 31, 2024 07:21 PM IST