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]Protect ‘Shivling area’ but allow namaz: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that a section of Varanasi’s Gyanvapi Masjid complex where a “Shivling” was ostensibly found shall remain protected until further orders but Muslims will have the right to offer namaz in the mosque without any hindrance, observing that it was “aware of the sensitivities of the matter”.
Published on May 17, 2022 11:41 PM IST
Ex-CBI director fined by Delhi high court over plea on Twitter badge
Justice Yashwant Varma of Delhi high court noted that the ex-CBI director had again come back to the court despite being allowed to approach Twitter last month.
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:40 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Election commission of India to share expertise on holding fair polls
Through a cohort on election integrity, the Election Commission of India will provide training and hold capacity building programmes for election management bodies across the world, India’s poll overseer said on Tuesday.
Published on May 17, 2022 11:35 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Delhi, 5 other high courts to get new chief justices: Supreme Court collegium
The recommendations made by the Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and justices UU Lalit and AM Khanwilkar of the apex court, will come into effect following orders issued by the Centre.
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:33 PM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
WPI inflation at record high of 15.08% in April
India’s wholesale inflation touched 15.08% in April, the highest in 27 years, powered largely by power and fuel prices, with the reading being in the double digits for the 13th straight month. The underlying cause: global supply-chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine.
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:29 PM IST
Roshan Kishore, New Delhi
Deceased student leader Anis Khan’s kin to move SC seeking CBI probe into murder
Anis Khan, 27, a former student of Kolkata’s Aliah University, was allegedly murdered in the early hours of February 19. His father had alleged that he was pushed off from the second floor of the house by three policemen and civic volunteers.
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:30 PM IST
Is inflation surge different this time?
India’s benchmark inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 7.79% in April. This is the highest inflation has been since the current government assumed office in May 2014.
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:18 PM IST
‘Ample suspicion but…’: Judge acquits cops of teen girl’s murder in fake encounter
Meena Khalkho, a 16-year-old tribal girl was killed on July 6, 2011, in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh. A judicial commission in 2015, which rejected the police’s encounter claim, said she died by a police bullet and injuries on her body suggested “forced sexual intercourse”.
Published on May 17, 2022 11:08 PM IST
Gyanvapi Mosque: SC says secure ‘Shivling’ area, namaz to go on | Top points
Gyanvapi Mosque row: The Supreme Court directed the district magistrate of Varanasi to ensure the protection of the area inside the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex where a ‘shivling’ was found
Published on May 17, 2022 10:50 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Delhi water woes: CM Khattar calls Satyender Jain's claims on Haryana ‘lies’
- Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said on Monday that several pockets of the national capital will face water supply disruption starting today due to depletion of pond level in Yamuna and reduction in release of raw water from Haryana.
Published on May 17, 2022 10:45 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Kunal Kamra ‘doctored’ clip: NCPCR summons Twitter top officer tomorrow
- Kunal Kamra had shared a purported video of PM Modi’s interaction with the child in Germany where he had replaced a patriotic piece ('Hey Janmabhoomi Bharat') that the boy sang with one on inflation (‘Mehengayi daayan khaaye jaat hain’).
Updated on May 17, 2022 11:04 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
India working with African states to counter threat of terrorism: Jaishankar
The first India-Africa defence ministers’ conclave, held in February 2020, institutionalised defence cooperation between the two sides. The second edition of this defence dialogue was proposed for March this year but was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.
Updated on May 17, 2022 10:53 PM IST
Gyanvapi Mosque row: Owaisi says hoping for justice from Supreme Court
- Owaisi also termed the order sealing the spot in the Gyanvapi Masjid complex where the Shivling was reportedly found during the survey as "unfair" and "illegal".
Updated on May 17, 2022 10:52 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Indian-American boy bullied, choked in school; viral video sparks outrage
- The incident occurred at Coppell Middle School North, Texas, on May 11. The victim was handed a three-day suspension, while the assaulter received only a day’s punishment.
Published on May 17, 2022 09:30 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
CBI books Karti Chidambaram for getting visas for Chinese nationals for ₹50L
- CBI teams conducted coordinated search operations at 10 locations in multiple cities in the country, including residences of the Chidambarams in Chennai and Delhi early morning.
Updated on May 17, 2022 09:45 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Andhra’s YSRC selects OBC leader Krishnaiah, 3 others for Rajya Sabha polls
In all elections to four Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 10. The seats will be falling vacant with the completion of the term of four members – V Vijay Sai Reddy of the YSRC and Suresh Prabhu, Y S Chowdary and T G Venkatesh of the BJP – on June 21.
Published on May 17, 2022 09:22 PM IST
HT This Day: May 20, 1966 -- Delhi Bill goes for President’s assent
With the approval of the Rajya Sabha today, the Delhi Administration Bill now goes to the President for his assent.
Published on May 17, 2022 09:15 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
One dead in terror attack on wine shop in high-security area of J&K's Baramulla
- According to available inputs, the incident happened at a newly opened wine shop in the Deewan Bagh area of Baramulla district.
Updated on May 17, 2022 10:36 PM IST
Reported by Mir Ehsan | Written by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Daily brief: Officer in Gyanvapi mosque row slams claim of defying court secrecy
- Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on May 17, 2022 09:00 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Jharkhand HC to hear plea against CM Hemant Soren’s mining lease grant on May 19
The ED on Monday had submitted its report in a sealed cover on the fresh findings following the raids and arrest of suspended mines secretary Pooja Singhal and CA Suman Kumar in connection with the alleged MNREGA scam.
Updated on May 17, 2022 08:44 PM IST
India rejects Pakistani parliamentary resolution on Jammu and Kashmir
The resolution, which was presented in Pakistan’s National Assembly by foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari last week, had called on India to immediately halt and reverse what it said were “unilateral and illegal actions” in Jammu and Kashmir and to fulfil its obligations under UN resolutions.
Published on May 17, 2022 08:03 PM IST
Gyanvapi mosque: Sacked commissioner slams allegations of defying court secrecy
- A local court in Varanasi on Tuesday removed advocate commissioner Ajay Mishra as one of the camera persons accompanying him had leaked survey proceedings of the Gyanvapi mosque in the media.
Published on May 17, 2022 07:53 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Ensure zero cross-border infiltration to wipe out terror in J&K, says Amit Shah
During the meeting, union home minister Amit Shah directed the security forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police to actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations.
Published on May 17, 2022 07:52 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Naveen Srivastava appointed as new envoy to Nepal
India formally proposed Srivastava as the new ambassador to Nepal ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nepal on May 16. Besides a meeting between Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba, the two countries signed six agreements during the visit.
Updated on May 17, 2022 07:35 PM IST
Jabalpur runway excursion: DGCA suspends licences of two pilots for a year
- An Alliance Air ATR-72 aircraft from Delhi with 55 passengers on board had gone off the runway in Jabalpur.
Updated on May 17, 2022 08:06 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
HT This Day: May 22, 1973 -- Army moves into Lucknow varsity
Two companies of the Army were inducted into Lucknow University campus this morning following widespread arson by students in the wake of the withdrawal of units of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC).
Published on May 17, 2022 07:25 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
BJP trying to weaken Congress by raiding its vocal members: Mallikarjun Kharge
His statement came in the wake of a raid by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Congress leader P Chidambaram's home and offices over allegations of bribery.
Published on May 17, 2022 07:02 PM IST
Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Heatwave to stay in parts of UP, Bihar; heavy rainfall in these states: IMD
- The weather department has predicted light rainfall over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha for the next four days. These rains will be accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms. Here are weather updates from across the country.
Published on May 17, 2022 06:24 PM IST
Written by Ishika Yadav | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
