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Flip-flop-flip: A look at Nitish Kumar's about-turns in Bihar with BJP, RJD

If Nitish Kumar snaps ties with RJD, it will not be the first time the JD(U) chief has changed sides in Bihar.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar(PTI)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 09:34 AM IST

No snow, no tourists for hill stations in the north. Here's what IMD predicts

Travel service providers in north India enjoyed a surge in tourists during winter but saw significant booking cancellations owing to less snowfall this year.

View of the snowless meadows of ski resort, in Gulmarg. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 09:49 AM IST

Cong's Yatra faces snag in Assam: Why is there spite between Himanta, Rahul?

The Assam CM and Congress MP have been exchanging blows after the Yatra entered the state. The friction could be dated back to 2014.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (L). Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Published on Jan 24, 2024 03:03 PM IST

Diverse world was ‘distorted’ by West: Jaishankar on ‘weaponised’ globalisation

EAM pointed out the drawback of globalisation and said it has concentrated the economic power in a few regions, making much of the world dependent on them.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at the interaction session on India and the Global South at the Nigerian Institute Of International Affairs (NIIA), in Lagos on Monday(DrSJaishankar-X)
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 10:32 AM IST

Chinese scientists mapped Covid virus 2 weeks before world knew: Report

The Chinese scientist who uploaded the Covid sequence in 2019 never responded to the US' request for more technical details.

An illustration of the novel coronavirus seen next to a health care worker at a Covid-19 testing centre in New Delhi(HT)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 03:12 PM IST

‘NITI Aayog…A cheerleader of PM': Congress snubs think tank's report on poverty

The Congress MP termed the NITI Aayog report on multidimensional poverty “bogus” and called the think tank the “drum-beater” for the PM.

Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh.(ANI)
Published on Jan 17, 2024 01:49 PM IST

China's population declines for 2nd year in a row, and so has its workforce

The record-low birth rates and a wave of Covid-19 deaths are attributed to the decline in population of the country.

The birth rate saw a record drop of 6.39 births per 1,000 people from 6.77 a year earlier.(Reuters)
Published on Jan 17, 2024 10:42 AM IST

Congress quips over BJP's 2024 prediction for a 3rd term: ‘Tiger zinda hai'

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled his party's performance in the 2004 general elections and asserted, “History will repeat itself.”

Congress general secretary (communication) Jairam Ramesh.(ANI)
Published on Jan 14, 2024 02:04 PM IST

Union minister's ‘thag’ jibe after Arvind Kejriwal summoned for 4th time

After the summons, the BJP reacted quickly by asking why the Congress party supported the case against Kejriwal and called him “corrupt”.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 01:24 PM IST

‘I love my son, but…’: What Bengaluru CEO wrote on note recovered from suitcase

The six-line note was found inside the suitcase, which was stuffed with the body of the four-year-old Chinmaya, allegedly killed by her mother Suchana Seth.

Suchana Seth, who is accused of killing her 4-year-old son, was taken for a regular medical examination by police at Calangute in North Goa.(ANI)
Published on Jan 13, 2024 12:49 PM IST

‘Prepare to pay a heavy price’: Houthi's strong words to US, UK after airstrikes

A senior Houthi member said the Iran-backed group had initiated retaliatory assaults on the US and UK warships deployed in the Red Sea.

Huthi-affiliated Yemeni fighters stand guard in front of a banner.(AFP)
Published on Jan 12, 2024 12:04 PM IST

Who is Houthi's target? Top official says, ‘any country involved with…'

The top official referred to the countries that joined the US-led Red Sea coalition that warned of “consequences” against the Houthi group.

Members of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Houthi group patrol the sea as demonstrators march through the Red Sea port city of Hodeida in solidarity with the people of Gaza.(AFP)
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 04:51 AM IST

Bangladesh passenger train ‘set on fire’ days before general election; 4 dead

A senior official said the fire was “clearly an act of sabotage” aimed at scaring people ahead of the election.

Rescue personnel remove a body bag from a burnt-out carriage of the Benapole Express in Dhaka on January 5, 2024(AFP)
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 05:35 AM IST

Rajasthan cabinet expansion likely today; 3 MPs-turned-MLAs may get inducted

The expanded cabinet is likely to induct around 18 to 20 MLAs, which may also see an equivalent mix of caste and regional equations.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma during the program of 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra', in Jaipur on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Dec 30, 2023 07:48 AM IST

What is India's status in US' report on human trafficking: Making improvement

The latest report noted that India has been making progress with joint efforts between states and the Centre in tackling human trafficking.

The report said human traffickers use debt-based coercion to force victims into low-paying jobs. (AFP)
Published on Dec 26, 2023 03:20 PM IST

On INDIA bloc's PM face, Pawar says ‘no consequence if not named’; BJP takes dig

Pawar's remark came when some parties of the bloc reportedly concurred to project Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's name as PM candidate.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Sharad Pawar(Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 26, 2023 01:40 PM IST

‘Am I the only one here?’: Rishi Sunak's Christmas wish with ‘Home Alone’ twist

The UK Prime Minister shares video making best use of his time ‘home alone’ in 10 Downing Street.

Screengrab from Rishi Sunak's Christmas wish video.(Rishi Sunak/X)
Published on Dec 26, 2023 10:46 AM IST

Kamiya Jani clears air amid Jagannath temple visit row: ‘Never eaten beef’

The controversy broke out after a video of the 35-year-old content creator with a BJD leader on Jagannath temple premises went viral on social media.

Social media influencer Kamiya Jani(Instagram)
Published on Dec 24, 2023 01:20 PM IST

Giving dual citizenship to Indians poses challenges: Jaishankar. Know the rules

EAM Jaishankar said there are several challenges in providing dual citizenship to Indians living abroad, however, debate on the matter is still alive.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar(S Jaishankar/X)
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 11:07 AM IST

‘Focus on sports’: CM Khattar advises athletes to avoid politics amid WFI row

The Haryana CM said the election of new WFI chief took place democratically and that the players should have accepted the results.

CM Manohar Lal Khattar (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 24, 2023 08:11 AM IST

Winter session disruptions were ‘deliberate, strategised’: Dhankhar to Kharge

The Rajya Sabha Chairperson's response came a day after Kharge wrote to him expressing his concerns over not being permitted to speak on pressing matters.

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge(PTI)
Published on Dec 24, 2023 06:29 AM IST

Centre refutes IMF's debt warning, recalls ‘far worse’ conditions of US, China

The IMF predicted that India's general debt would exceed 100% of its GDP under adverse circumstances by fiscal 2028.

A man walks past the IMF banner.(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 23, 2023 09:31 AM IST

J&K L-G says security situation in Kashmir ‘better than in Bengal’; draws flak

L-G Manoj Sinha was attending an event in Kolkata where he launched a veiled attack on Pakistan over “disturbing peace in the valley.”

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha(PTI)
Published on Dec 23, 2023 08:20 AM IST

Article 370 verdict: What Pakistani media said as SC upholds abrogation decision

Pakistan's media was critical of the verdict which the Supreme Court upheld and said the President was empowered to abrogate Article 370.

Cutouts of Pakistan's top newspapers.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 01:52 PM IST

‘Will continue to assist, but…’: Biden warns Israel of changing public opinion

The US President was attending Hanukkah where he vowed continued support for Israel but warned of an overnight change of public opinion.

US President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah reception(AFP)
Published on Dec 12, 2023 08:23 AM IST

On INDIA bloc huddle, JD(U) leader says 'meetings limited to chai-samosas'

The JD(U) leader had earlier faced flak for commending PM Modi after BJP won in three states in the assembly elections.

JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu(ANI)
Published on Dec 07, 2023 02:00 PM IST

Amit Shah snubs TMC MP in Lok Sabha: ‘When we'll be in power in Bengal…’

The Union home minister was defending the abrogation of Article 370 and discussing the developments introduced in the Union Territory since 2019.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha(PTI)
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 05:41 PM IST

Pranab Mukherjee once told his daughter: Rahul was ‘yet to mature politically’

In her upcoming book, Sharmistha discussed how the former President was certain that Sonia Gandhi wasn't going to make him the PM in 2004.

Rahul Gandhi (L). Pranab Mukherjee
Published on Dec 06, 2023 10:16 AM IST

‘How is it possible?’: Kamal Nath claims ex-MLAs didn't even get 50 votes

Kamal Nath's claim was in line with Digvijaya Singh's earlier remark on possible tampering with electronic voting machines (EVM).

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath(PTI)
Published on Dec 05, 2023 04:49 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee 'not aware' of next INDIA bloc meet, Sanjay Raut reacts

The December 6 INDIA bloc meeting will be held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi.

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut(ANI)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 12:23 PM IST
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