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FIR alone insufficient to cancel or refuse renewal of arms license: Orissa HC


FIR alone insufficient to cancel or refuse renewal of arms license: Orissa HC
Justice AK Mohapatra pronounced the judgment on Friday, setting aside an additional district magistrate’s order upholding the cancellation Read Full Story →
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Inspection begins for relocation of disaster-hit families from Uttarkashi’s Dharali


Inspection begins for relocation of disaster-hit families from Uttarkashi’s Dharali
Assistant geologist Pradeep Kumar said a team has so far conducted field inspections of land parcels identified by 30 affected families in the first phase of t…
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Iran-US conflict : India in touch with key players for transit of more vessels


Iran-US conflict : India in touch with key players for transit of more vessels
Shivalik and Nanda Devi, two carriers with 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG, transited the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday Read Full Story →
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Modi accuses TMC of turning Bengali Hindus into minority


Modi accuses TMC of turning Bengali Hindus into minority
TMC’s Saayoni Ghosh hit back, asking does Modi or the BJP have any narrative other than Hindu-Muslim, India-Pakistan, and crematoriums-burial grounds Read Full…
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India seeks ‘safe, unimpeded transit’ for more stranded vessels after Shivalik, Nanda Devi cross Strait of Hormuz


India seeks ‘safe, unimpeded transit’ for more stranded vessels after Shivalik, Nanda Devi cross Strait of Hormuz
Earlier in the day, two Indian vessels – Shivalik and Nanda Devi, chartered by Indian Oil Corp – passed through the Strait of Hormuz safely. Read Full Story →
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'Modi govt exposed again': Kejriwal welcomes Wangchuk's release, draws comparison with AAP leaders' jailing


'Modi govt exposed again': Kejriwal welcomes Wangchuk's release, draws comparison with AAP leaders' jailing
Ex-CM says Sonam Wangchuk's case mirrors treatment meted out to AAP leadership in alleged Delhi liquor scam Read Full Story →
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Maharashtra bill proposes declaring marriages void over unlawful conversion


Maharashtra bill proposes declaring marriages void over unlawful conversion
The bill is widely seen as an attempt to crack down on religious conversions through marriage, particularly between Hindu women and a non-Hindu men Read Full S…
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Bhopal ‘gangster’ groom arrested just before wedding; bride pleads with cops


Bhopal ‘gangster’ groom arrested just before wedding; bride pleads with cops
The groom, leader of ‘illegal’ gang, was held for kidnapping a priest and demanding ransom from his family. Read Full Story →
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Consumer panel directs Axis Bank to pay ₹3.19 cr over refusal to accept demonetised notes in 2016


Consumer panel directs Axis Bank to pay  ₹3.19 cr over refusal to accept demonetised notes in 2016
Consumer panel directs Axis Bank to pay ₹3.19 cr over refusal to accept demonetised notes in 2016 Read Full Story →
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Govt decides to revoke Sonam Wangchuk's detention months after Leh protests


Govt decides to revoke Sonam Wangchuk's detention months after Leh protests
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained and lodged in Rajasthan's Jodhpur jail under the NSA following violent Leh protests last September. Read Full …
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Centre proposes working weekend for MPs to wrap session work


Centre proposes working weekend for MPs to wrap session work
Typically, the Houses work from Monday to Friday. Read Full Story →
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Nine-judge SC bench to hear arguments on Mar 17 on definition of 'industry'


Nine-judge SC bench to hear arguments on Mar 17 on definition of 'industry'
Nine-judge SC bench to hear arguments on Mar 17 on definition of 'industry' Read Full Story →
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Stray dog that killed elderly woman in Thrissur had rabies


Stray dog that killed elderly woman in Thrissur had rabies
Post-mortem examination conducted on Friday of the stray dog that allegedly fatally attacked an 84-year-old bedridden woman in Kerala’s Thrissur district has r…
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Iran arranges charter plane to repatriate crew of warship Iris Lavan docked in Kochi


Iran arranges charter plane to repatriate crew of warship Iris Lavan docked in Kochi
The special charter flight is also carrying the bodies of Iranian sailors who were killed when IRIS Dena was attacked by the US near Sri Lanka on March 4. Read…
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Lok Sabha clears ₹57k-cr fund to tackle global shocks, supply chain disruptions


Lok Sabha clears  ₹57k-cr fund to tackle global shocks, supply chain disruptions
The fund will allow the government to respond to unanticipated supply chain disruptions and unexpected shocks to the Indian economy, the minister added. Read F…
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Menstrual leave law not in women’s best interest: SC


Menstrual leave law not in women’s best interest: SC
The Supreme Court declined to mandate menstrual leave, citing potential job market issues, and urged the government to consider a uniform policy. Read Full Sto…
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Hurdles stall common Brics position on West Asia as some members ‘directly involved’


Hurdles stall common Brics position on West Asia as some members ‘directly involved’
S Jaishankar told a briefing that India is talking to all Brics members on the situation in West Asia “so that a consensus position can be evolved”. Read Full …
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Iran allows 2 Indian-flagged LPG carriers to cross Strait of Hormuz


Iran allows 2 Indian-flagged LPG carriers to cross Strait of Hormuz
PM Modi said he had discussed the “safety and security of Indian citizens” and the “need for uninterrupted flow of goods and energy” with Pezeshkian Read Full …
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Odisha Rajya Sabha poll: Congress shifts MLAs to Bengaluru, BJD holds bootcamp


Odisha Rajya Sabha poll: Congress shifts MLAs to Bengaluru, BJD holds bootcamp
The Congress, which has 14 MLAs in the Odisha assembly, flew out nine of its MLAs to a resort just outside Bengaluru on Thursday night Read Full Story →
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Nagpur-bound express train derails in MP, major tragedy averted due to driver's alertness


Nagpur-bound express train derails in MP, major tragedy averted due to driver's alertness
The incident occurred when the wheels of the Seating-cum-Luggage Rake jumped off the tracks while the train was on its way from Shahdol in MP to Nagpur. Read F…
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Chhattisgarh tops February national ranking under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana


Chhattisgarh tops February national ranking under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Chhattisgarh recorded 93.37 per cent enrollment, an approval rate of 83.87 per cent, and 93.95 per cent timely grievance redressal. Read Full Story →
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Bill seeking precise definition of 'transgender', graded punishment for crimes introduced in Lok Sabha


Bill seeking precise definition of 'transgender', graded punishment for crimes introduced in Lok Sabha
Bill seeking precise definition of 'transgender', graded punishment for crimes introduced in Lok Sabha Read Full Story →
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Overseas scholarship slots for SCs to double to 250 from 2026–27; panel flags funding crunch


Overseas scholarship slots for SCs to double to 250 from 2026–27; panel flags funding crunch
Centre plans to double overseas scholarship slots for SC students and raise ST quota from 2026–27; panel questions funding and utilisation Read Full Story →
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From the Hindustan Times newsroom: Our new app, your daily ritual


From the Hindustan Times newsroom: Our new app, your daily ritual
From the Hindustan Times newsroom: Our new app, your daily ritual Read Full Story →
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‘Can’t sit back passively': Shashi Tharoor backs PM Modi's talks with Iran leadership


‘Can’t sit back passively': Shashi Tharoor backs PM Modi's talks with Iran leadership
On West Asia conflict, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said, "I think India should be active. We can't just sit back passively.” Read Full Story →
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SC notice to Centre on fresh plea challenging provision of 2023 data protection law


SC notice to Centre on fresh plea challenging provision of 2023 data protection law
SC notice to Centre on fresh plea challenging provision of 2023 data protection law Read Full Story →
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Terms Of Trade: World’s caught in a Catch-22 situation between Trump and US


Terms Of Trade: World’s caught in a Catch-22 situation between Trump and US
Trump’s Iran war decision exposes a collapsing world order as US power, global stability and the Strait of Hormuz face mounting economic, geopolitical risks Re…
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Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protests


Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protests
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protests Read Full Story →
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Here's why the US-Israel-Iran war should be an eye-opener for India


Here's why the US-Israel-Iran war should be an eye-opener for India
With India being the fourth-largest economy and the fourth-largest military power, it does not behove us to rely on third parties for national security needs. …
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Parliament panel flags budget cuts, fund under-utilisation in marginalised groups’ schemes


Parliament panel flags budget cuts, fund under-utilisation in marginalised groups’ schemes
Parliament committee raises alarm over budget cuts, under-utilisation of funds in welfare schemes for minorities, tribals, and persons with disabilities Read F…
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