Articles by HT Correspondents
CBI makes its first arrests in NEET-UG case, arrests 2 from Patna
Several petitioners have approached the Supreme Court with various requests relating to the exam, including a plea to scrap it entirely or halt the counselling process
![In this combo photo, men arrested by CBI in the NEET-UG paper leak case after their medical check-up at LNJP hospital in Patna on June 27 (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar) In this combo photo, men arrested by CBI in the NEET-UG paper leak case after their medical check-up at LNJP hospital in Patna on June 27 (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/150x84/In-this-combo-photo--men-arrested-by-CBI-in-the-NE_1719505120219.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Jharkhand school principal quizzed in NEET leak case
In Hazaribagh, a CBI team interrogated the principal of Oasis School, Dr Ehsanul Haque, and later detained him and took him to Patna for further probe.
![The Oasis school where CBI conducted an inspection in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. (PTI) The Oasis school where CBI conducted an inspection in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/26/148x111/Screenshot_2024-06-27_044420_1719443684462_1719443690860.png)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 04:50 AM IST
No flaw in Ram temple construction: Misra
Rainwater came down from pipes for electric wires; CBRI (Roorkee) reviewing construction work twice a month, says temple construction committee chairman .
![Alleging negligence in the construction of the temple, Ram Janmabhoomi temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das had on Monday alleged that there was no arrangement for the draining out of rainwater from the temple premises. (File Photo) Alleging negligence in the construction of the temple, Ram Janmabhoomi temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das had on Monday alleged that there was no arrangement for the draining out of rainwater from the temple premises. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/25/150x84/Alleging-negligence-in-the-construction-of-the-tem_1719340844349.png)
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:10 AM IST
CBI visits Bihar EOU offices, takes over 5 NEET cases across 3 states
CBI is also expected to take custody of 17 accused persons arrested by the Bihar police and five by Gujarat police and question them.
![NSUI supporters protest against the alleged paper leak of NEET-UG at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) NSUI supporters protest against the alleged paper leak of NEET-UG at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/24/150x84/NSUI-supporters-protest-against-the-alleged-paper-_1719257393608.jpg)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 04:32 AM IST
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 24
The day of June 24 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
![Catch it Live on June 24 Catch it Live on June 24](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/24_1718313698566_1718313755453.jpg)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 23
The day of June 23 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
![Catch It Live on June 23 Catch It Live on June 23](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/23_1718313428738_1718313467736.jpg)
Published on Jun 23, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 22
The day of June 22 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
![Catch It Live on June 22 Catch It Live on June 22](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/21/148x111/22_1718984426050_1718984576562.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Man lynched by mob in Aligarh on suspicion of being a thief; six arrested
The incident occurred in the Mamu Bhanja locality around 10.15pm and the deceased was identified as Mohammed Farid alias Aurangzeb (35).
![Police deployed in Mamu Bhanja locality in Aligarh to ensure peace. (HT) Police deployed in Mamu Bhanja locality in Aligarh to ensure peace. (HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/20/148x111/Police-deployed-in-Mamu-Bhanja-locality-in-Aligarh_1718823621310_1718860855237.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 10:51 AM IST
J&K admn appoints 2 nodal officers for smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra
Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, J&K’s two seniormost IAS officers have been appointed as nodal officers for the yatra which begins on June 29 from both Baltal and Pahalgam tracks.
![Sadhus at the Jammu Ram Mandir Base camp ahead of registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu on Wednesday. (PTI) Sadhus at the Jammu Ram Mandir Base camp ahead of registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu on Wednesday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/150x84/Sadhus-at-the-Jammu-Ram-Mandir-Base-camp-ahead-of-_1718820200262.jpg)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Srinagar
Proposals under NEP 2020: UP Board students to now study 3 languages, 10 subjects
The board is set to implement significant changes for class 9 starting from the academic session 2025-26, and for class 10 from the following year
![As part of the changes under NEP 2020, the number of subjects for examination in UP Board’s Class 9 will increase from six to ten. (Praful Gangurde) As part of the changes under NEP 2020, the number of subjects for examination in UP Board’s Class 9 will increase from six to ten. (Praful Gangurde)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/150x84/As-part-of-the-changes-under-NEP-2020--the-number-_1718816538929.jpg)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 10:33 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/prayagraj
WB: 5 dead, dozens injured as goods train rams into Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express
Officials said that the around 25 injured passengers were rescued and provided first aid before being rushed to hospitals
![Visuals from the site of the accident. (Sourced image.) Visuals from the site of the accident. (Sourced image.)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/150x84/Visuals-from-the-site-of-the-accident---Sourced-im_1718603939846.jpg)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Sikkim landslides:1,200 stranded tourists to be airlifted; IMD issues red alert
Nine people, six in North Sikkim and three in South Sikkim, have been killed since Sunday in landslides
![People cross water on a temporary wooden bridge after a landslide following incessant rainfall in Sikkim’s Mangan on Thursday. (ANI) People cross water on a temporary wooden bridge after a landslide following incessant rainfall in Sikkim’s Mangan on Thursday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/People-cross-water-on-a-temporary-wooden-bridge-af_1718436857701.jpg)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 01:05 PM IST
Post Lok Sabha win, Amarinder Warring, Sukhjinder Randhawa resign as MLAs
Warring has been elected the Ludhiana MP while Randhawa has won from the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat. The MLAs had to submit their resignations before June 20, failing which they would have lost their MP seats as per the Constitution of India.
![Congress MLA from Gidderbaha, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and Dera Baba Nanak legislator Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa tendered their resignations to the Speaker of the Punjab state assembly on Friday. (HT Photos) Congress MLA from Gidderbaha, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and Dera Baba Nanak legislator Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa tendered their resignations to the Speaker of the Punjab state assembly on Friday. (HT Photos)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/14/150x84/Congress-MLA-from-Gidderbaha--Amarinder-Singh-Raja_1718387824235.jpg)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/amritsar
Nine dead as landslides, triggered by incessant rains, hit Sikkim
Excessive rainfall triggers landslides in North Sikkim, killing six and leaving two injured. Tourists stranded, relief efforts underway.
![A house in North Sikkim upturned due to incessant landslides. (PTI) A house in North Sikkim upturned due to incessant landslides. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/150x84/A-house-in-North-Sikkim-upturned-due-to-incessant-_1718302483055.jpg)
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:38 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Kolkata/siliguri
BJP likely to appoint new chiefs in five states
The state chiefs will be appointed after the national BJP president is appointed in place of J P Nadda, who was appointed as the Union health minister on Monday
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda. (File)(PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda. (File)(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/PTI06-07-2024-000355B-0_1717919560533_1718077191438.jpg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 09:12 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Ahmedabad/hyderabad/chennai
Two from U.P. among 9 killed in J-K bus terror attack
Two children from Uttar Pradesh, Ruby, 15, and Anurag Verma, 10, were among the victims of a deadly terror attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir.
![The bus was going from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine when the terrorists opened fire on the 53-seater bus, causing it to fall into a deep gorge near Teryath village in Poni area. (Agency) The bus was going from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine when the terrorists opened fire on the 53-seater bus, causing it to fall into a deep gorge near Teryath village in Poni area. (Agency)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/150x84/The-bus-was-going-from-Shiv-Khori-temple-to-Mata-V_1718044283994.jpg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 06:20 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Gonda/balrampur/gorakhpur/varanasi
Will raise issue of law on MSP in Parl, Mamata assures Punjab farmers
Trinamool Congress’ five-member delegation meets protesters at Khanauri border in Punjab. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks to farm leaders over phone.
![Trinamool Congress leaders meet farmers at Khanauri border on Monday. Trinamool Congress leaders meet farmers at Khanauri border on Monday.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/150x84/Trinamool-Congress-leaders-meet-farmers-at-Khanaur_1718041282270.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 05:02 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Patiala/rohtak
High security in place as Delhi readies for Modi’s swearing-in
Modi is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister on Sunday evening at the forecourt area of Rashtrapati Bhavan
![Delhi Police personnel patrol Raisina Hill on the eve of the swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) Delhi Police personnel patrol Raisina Hill on the eve of the swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/150x84/Delhi-Police-personnel-patrol-Raisina-Hill-on-the-_1717871531201.jpg)
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Amid Cabinet talks, names emerge from TDP, JD(U), smaller partners
TDP leaders said party chief N Chandrababu Naidu is maintaining radio silence on his discussions with the BJP on portfolios
![A view of the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting at Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi, on Friday. (PTI) A view of the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting at Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi, on Friday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/150x84/A-view-of-the-NDA-Parliamentary-Party-meeting-at-S_1717783539555.jpg)
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 04:28 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi/patna/hyderabad/mumbai
Lok Sabha: Congress effectively at 100, talks on LoP set to start
The morale booster came a day before the party holds its legislative party meeting on Friday with its newly elected 99 members and Rajya Sabha parliamentarians
![Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with the newly-elected MP from Sangli Vishal Patil and others during a meeting. (PTI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with the newly-elected MP from Sangli Vishal Patil and others during a meeting. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/148x111/Congress-President-Mallikarjun-Kharge-with-the-new_1717698915956_1717714010739.jpg)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:44 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi/mumbai
Hit by CISF woman at airport, says Kangana
Airport authorities confirmed the constable was unhappy with the actor-turned-politician’s stand on the farmers’ protest when she said that the agitators were people paid to demonstrate
![CISF officials carry out an investigation at the airport in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times) CISF officials carry out an investigation at the airport in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/150x84/CISF-officials-carry-out-an-investigation-at-the-a_1717698915443.jpg)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:28 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi/mohali
Few water points: Lucknow’s commuters go thirsty
Long stretches of main roads, through posh residential and commercial areas have only one or two water kiosks
![There is a lack of drinking water facilities for labourers and people who conduct their business or spend their days on the road. (Deepak Gupta/HT) There is a lack of drinking water facilities for labourers and people who conduct their business or spend their days on the road. (Deepak Gupta/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/150x84/There-is-a-lack-of-drinking-water-facilities-for-l_1717694233936.jpg)
Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:48 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow
Left parties lose badly in erstwhile strongholds Bengal, Kerala, Tripura
Outside its erstwhile strongholds Bengal, Kerala and Tripura, the Left parties won five seats.
![The CPI(M) won Alathur parliamentary constituency in Kerala. (File Photo) The CPI(M) won Alathur parliamentary constituency in Kerala. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/The-CPI-M--won-Alathur-parliamentary-constituency-_1717510529997.jpg)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 04:15 AM IST
Counting day: Uddhav’s Sena (UBT) ahead in 3 of 6 Mumbai seats
Shiv Sena (UBT) leads in 3 Mumbai seats, BJP in 2, Eknath Shinde-led Sena in 1, as per 11.15am trends. Close fight in Mumbai North West.
![Election results displayed on a television screen in outside a counting centre in Mumbai. (AFP) Election results displayed on a television screen in outside a counting centre in Mumbai. (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/Election-results-displayed-on-a-television-screen-_1717481147697.jpg)
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 11:36 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Mumbai
‘Tractor-trolley driver was drunk’: Police after 13 die in MP accident
The driver of a tractor-trolley that turned turtle in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, with around 65 people from Rajasthan onboard, was under the influence of alcohol
![‘Tractor-trolley driver was drunk’: Police after 13 die in MP accident ‘Tractor-trolley driver was drunk’: Police after 13 die in MP accident](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/19/148x111/India_Flag_1713518778477_1713518820010.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Counting for Lok Sabha polls to start at 8am amid tight security cover
Nearly 7,000 officials to count votes for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi on Tuesday. Counting to start at 8am with three-layer security at 7 centres.
![Preparations underway at the North West Delhi counting centre. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) Preparations underway at the North West Delhi counting centre. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/03/150x84/Preparations-underway-at-the-North-West-Delhi-coun_1717436271962.jpg)
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 05:06 AM IST
58 more die of heat stress as mercury soars across India
The single biggest toll was from Uttar Pradesh, where elections were held in 13 constituencies, including regions like Ballia, where the heat index soared to an alarming 61°C
![Deaths among those on election duty was also reported from Bihar, where 10 such fatalities were recorded from a confirmed single day toll of 14. (PTI) Deaths among those on election duty was also reported from Bihar, where 10 such fatalities were recorded from a confirmed single day toll of 14. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/01/150x84/Deaths-among-those-on-election-duty-was-also-repor_1717269508237.jpg)
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 07:30 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/bhubaneshwar
Water coolers, tents, chabeel: EC goes all out to help voters beat the heat
In the south Malwa region, the administration said apart from cool drinks and air coolers, saplings and packed manure will be distributed to the voters reaching the polling booths at different places in the southwest region of Punjab
![A paramilitary soldier on duty drinks water on a scorching afternoon as polling officials leave for their respective polling stations from an election material collection centre on the eve of the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections, in Amritsar on Friday. (ANI) A paramilitary soldier on duty drinks water on a scorching afternoon as polling officials leave for their respective polling stations from an election material collection centre on the eve of the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections, in Amritsar on Friday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/A-paramilitary-soldier-on-duty-drinks-water-on-a-s_1717183988182.jpg)
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 08:22 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Bathinda/jalandhar/patiala/amritsar
Tabs on rivals’ plans, video calls, parleys with workers: Candidates make the last day count
After days of gruelling campaigning spanning over two months, most of the candidates in the fray for Lok Sabha polls in Punjab preferred to stay indoors due to searing heatwave
![After days of gruelling campaigning spanning over two months, most of the candidates in the fray for Lok Sabha polls in Punjab preferred to stay indoors due to searing heatwave. After days of gruelling campaigning spanning over two months, most of the candidates in the fray for Lok Sabha polls in Punjab preferred to stay indoors due to searing heatwave.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/After-days-of-gruelling-campaigning-spanning-over-_1717183447987.jpg)
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 07:40 AM IST
LS polls: Expenditure-sensitive segments under drone surveillance across Punjab
To ensure free and fair elections, the district administrations across the state are closely monitoring potential troublemakers in expenditure-sensitive constituencies with the help of hi-tech drones
![To ensure free and fair elections, the district administrations across the state are closely monitoring potential troublemakers in expenditure-sensitive constituencies with the help of hi-tech drones. To ensure free and fair elections, the district administrations across the state are closely monitoring potential troublemakers in expenditure-sensitive constituencies with the help of hi-tech drones.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/To-ensure-free-and-fair-elections--the-district-ad_1717183207644.jpg)
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 07:18 AM IST