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Bharti Airtel raises prices after Reliance Jio hikes: These are the new prices
Airtel hikes prices by 10-21% after Jio, India's largest telecom operator, announced a 12-27% hike, with Vodafone being watched for similar move.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:56 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Rahul says, ‘give me a mic’; Speaker responds, ‘I don’t switch them off’
Congress party alleged that PM has remained silent on the NEET issue, while a conspiracy is being hatched to suppress the voices of opposition leaders.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi with newly elected Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla at Parliament House in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi with newly elected Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla at Parliament House in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Narendra_Modi_1719490826504_1719560143213.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:18 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: Minister to probe Delhi airport roof collapse incident
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
![Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu visits the Delhi airport after a portion of the roof of the Terminal-1 collapsed(PTI) Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu visits the Delhi airport after a portion of the roof of the Terminal-1 collapsed(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/PTI06-28-2024-000138B-0_1719560083536_1719560138247.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:13 PM IST
Delhi's Minto bridge inundated amid heavy rainfall, truck, car submerged
The waterlogging issue at the Minto bridge comes almost a year after the PWD dropped it from its list of waterlogging hot spots in the national capital.
![Delhi's Minto bridge inundated amid heavy rainfall Delhi's Minto bridge inundated amid heavy rainfall](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/rain_1719559873749_1719559874168.jpeg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:07 PM IST
Indian government bonds included in JPMorgan emerging market index: What's next?
Foreign investors already put in $11 billion in India's bonds, but the JPMorgan index inclusion may bring $20 billion to $25 billion more in the next 10 months.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 12:36 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
IMD declares onset of Southwest monsoon in Delhi
IMD on Friday declared the onset of Southwest monsoon in Delhi, soon after the Capital received heavy rainfall.
![IMD declares onset of Southwest monsoon in Delhi IMD declares onset of Southwest monsoon in Delhi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/delhi_rain__1719557618134_1719557618279.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 01:09 PM IST
Jharkhand high court grants bail to Hemant Soren in land scam case
Hemant Soren is currently lodged in the Birsa Munda jail in Ranchi.
![Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren (ANI file photo) Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren (ANI file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Former-Jharkhand-chief-minister-Hemant-Soren---ANI_1719556575955_1719556586807.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 02:41 PM IST
After Kharge's attack, Centre says airport building was inaugurated in 2009
One person died and five were injured after the canopy collapsed amid heavy rainfall in the national capital.
![A view of the damage to a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. (AP) A view of the damage to a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/India-Airport-Canopy-Collapse-8_1719554028821_1719554089238.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 02:42 PM IST
India's nighttime shopping surges as 24 hour retail becomes increasingly common
India's nighttime shopping increases by 60%, with seven states legalising 24 hour retail operations.
![The number of transactions at nighttime grew by nearly 30%, with a 10% increase in the average order value too (Unsplash) The number of transactions at nighttime grew by nearly 30%, with a 10% increase in the average order value too (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/photo-1607082348824-0a96f2a4b9da_1719552672147_1719552684838.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 11:09 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Delhi BJP councilor rows inflatable boat amid waterlogging, slams AAP | Watch
The national capital witnessed a deluge of issues after incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging across various parts of the city.
![BJP Councillor Ravinder Singh Negi(ANI) BJP Councillor Ravinder Singh Negi(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Screenshot_2024-06-28_091815_1719546521428_1719546531266.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 10:48 AM IST
Delhi rain: Traffic hit amid severe waterlogging; police issues advisory
Delhi rain: The traffic police issued an advisory for commuters, alerting them about the waterlogged roads.
![Delhi rain: Traffic hit due to severe waterlogging; police issues advisory Delhi rain: Traffic hit due to severe waterlogging; police issues advisory](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/delhi_rain_1719545636058_1719545636281.jpeg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 10:34 AM IST
‘Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour’: Asaduddin Owaisi on vandalism at Delhi house
Owaisi also attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
![All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi.(ANI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/ANI-20240626183-0_1719549334362_1719549353747.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 10:07 AM IST
Delhi's Minto Bridge waterlogged again, BJP questions AAP mayor's 'big promises'
Delhi rain: Minto Bridge, notorious for flooding, was waterlogged despite being removed from the Public Works Department’s list of hotspots.
![Delhi rain: A vehicle partially submerged in the waterlogged underpass at Minto bridge. Delhi rain: A vehicle partially submerged in the waterlogged underpass at Minto bridge.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/delhi_rain_minto_bridge_waterlogging_1719547413358_1719547425072.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Thirteen pilgrimage tourists killed after horrific road accident in Karnataka
The incident is said to be happened on the Pune – Bengaluru national highway, and the deceased included two kids.
![Thirteen pilgrimage tourists killed after horrific road accident in Karnataka Thirteen pilgrimage tourists killed after horrific road accident in Karnataka](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/n-road-accidents--Sirmaur--20--and-Shimla--14--hav_1707331342748_1719547451953.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:49 AM IST
Morning briefing: Opposition to raise NEET in Parliament; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
![NEET aspirants protest against the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. (File)(ANI) NEET aspirants protest against the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. (File)(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/New-Delhi--Jun-12--ANI---NEET-aspirants-protest-ag_1719545843699_1719545873667.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:31 AM IST
Delhi rain triggers waterlogging; police warn of traffic snarls | Watch
Delhi rain: Commuters were seen facing difficulties due to severe waterlogging in the Connaught Place, Moolchand and other areas following the heavy rain.
![Severe waterlogging in Minto Road due to heavy rainfall in the national capital on Friday.(ANI) Severe waterlogging in Minto Road due to heavy rainfall in the national capital on Friday.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Screenshot_2024-06-28_092054_1719546658666_1719546667076.png)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Pothole menace at Bengaluru's Ecospace flyover on Outer Ring Road. VIDEO
A video that went viral on social media shows a stream of potholes on a crucial Eco space flyover on the Outer Ring Road, which is a tech hub.
![Pothole menace at Bengaluru's Ecospace flyover on Outer Ring Road. VIDEO Pothole menace at Bengaluru's Ecospace flyover on Outer Ring Road. VIDEO](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2024-06-28_at_90601_AM_1719545813664_1719545813913.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:13 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Opposition to raise NEET in Parliament; CBI makes first arrest | 10 updates
The opposition is set to push adjournment motions in both houses of the Parliament today for a debate on the alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024.
![NEET Row: Students from various student organizations protest outside the Ministry of Education over the issues of NEET exam(Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) NEET Row: Students from various student organizations protest outside the Ministry of Education over the issues of NEET exam(Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/New-Delhi--India---June-20--2024--Students-from-va_1719103586030_1719537784270.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 10:07 AM IST
Maldives minister arrested for performing ‘black magic’ on President Muizzu
Maldives environment minister Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem, and three others, were arrested for allegedly performing ‘black magic’ on President Mohamed Muizzu.
![President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/The-new-president-of-the-Maldives--Mohamed-Muizzu-_1714751503299_1719533042090.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:00 AM IST
'Jairam Ramesh's view, not…': Sam Pitroda's retort on ‘assurance’ remark
Sam Pitroda said what Jairam Ramesh said was “Jairam's view”.
![Sam Pitroda(PTI file photo) Sam Pitroda(PTI file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/PTI05-08-2024-000227B-0_1719536096145_1719536145801.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Early morning rain in Delhi, surrounding areas gives respite from heat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that light to moderate-intensity of rainfall would occur over Delhi and its adjoining NCR region.
![People enjoy during a rain at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) People enjoy during a rain at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Rain-17_1719533702480_1719533728094.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:05 AM IST
‘Assurance’ led to Sam Pitroda's return as Indian Overseas Cong chief? He reacts
Pitroda, who resigned on May 8, was reinstated on June 26.
![Congress’ Indian Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda (File Photo) Congress’ Indian Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/Congress--Indian-Overseas-Chief-Sam-Pitroda--File-_1715159717887_1719523026241.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 03:37 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Undemocratic, but not unconstitutional’: Shashi Tharoor on Emergency
“A provision of the Constitution permitted the imposition of the 1975 internal emergency. That provision has since been removed,” Tharoor said in an interview.
![Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (PTI) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/PTI05-22-2024-000027A-0_1716364899642_1719514762433.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:18 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Asaduddin Owaisi alleges his Delhi residence vandalised with ink
The AIMIM MP said that he has now lost count the number of times his Delhi residence has been targeted.
![AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.(PTI) AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/Owaisi_1719507590209_1719507590463.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 10:40 PM IST