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Delhi top cop denies claims of bid to hoist saffron flags at Jahangirpuri mosque
Delhi police commissioner Rakesh Asthana said some people were trying to spread rumours on social media to keep the situation tense.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 02:57 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
'Ukraine resistance has severely tested Russian forces': UK on Mariupol fighting
The UK government in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has said that they are united with their international partners in support of Kyiv.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 02:45 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
‘Denial of victims to be heard…’: SC on Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Top quotes
The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case and asked him to surrender in a week's time.
Updated on Apr 18, 2022 02:40 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Shocker from Bengaluru: Husband booked for circulating wife's obsene images
A 30-year-old man from Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly circulating obscene pictures of his wife on the internet.
Updated on Apr 18, 2022 02:33 PM IST
Maharashtra district bans Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers within 100m of mosque
Raj Thackeray repeatedly called for a ban on relaying Azaan from loudspeakers, saying the Muslim community should look at the demand for the removal of loudspeakers from mosques from a humanitarian angle.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 01:42 PM IST
PM leads tributes as Odia musician Prafulla Kar dies at 83: ‘Anguished…’
The legendary musician died at his home at the age of 83 on Monday due to age-related ailments.
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Published on Apr 18, 2022 12:10 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
PM Modi set to visit Gujarat where WHO chief will also attend key event
World Health Organization chief Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus will also be visiting the state for three days.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 11:27 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Sri Lankan president appoints new cabinet of 17 ministers amid protests: Report
The swearing-in of the new ministers is likely to take place on Monday amid spiralling anti-government protests.
Updated on Apr 18, 2022 11:37 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Teen stabbed by robbers in Bengaluru gets 36 stitches
A 16-year-old boy was brutally stabbed by two bike-borne robbers in Bengaluru's Richmond Town area after a failed robbery attempt.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 10:32 AM IST
Maharashtra to restrict loudspeaker use at religious sites amid azaan row
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday appealed to "Hindu brothers" to "be prepared" if loudspeakers are not removed from mosques by May 3.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 10:14 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
Supreme Court urged for probe into Delhi violence on Hanuman Jayanti
Delhi Jahangirpuri violence on Hanuman Jayanti: At least 23 people have been arrested by the police so far in the violence.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 08:46 AM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Abraham Thomas | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Delhi auto, cab drivers' strike today over fuel price surge| 5 points
The unions are demanding the government to increase the fare rates and reduce the fuel prices.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 08:33 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
AAP's Raghav Chadha gets legal notice for calling BJP 'Goondon-Lafango ki party'
BJP Yuva Morcha Punjab vice-president Ashok Sareen has demanded a written apology from Chadha within three days, failing which a civil and criminal complaint will be filed.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 07:53 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kudalkar's wife Rajani found dead in Mumbai: Reports
The body of Rajani was found hanging at her residence, according to initial reports. The police said further investigation is underway.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 11:22 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Delhi reports 12% increase in daily Covid-19 cases
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will hold a meeting on Wednesday to assess the situation in the capital. Lieutenant governor Anil Baijal, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, health minister Satyendar Jain and other top officials will be present.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 10:31 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Jahangirpuri violence: Another arrested; 2 juveniles among 23 held so far
The accused, identified as Salim, a resident of Jahangirpuri, has been previously involved in a robbery and an attempt to murder case.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 10:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Ahead of India visit, Boris Johnson warns of ‘threats from autocratic states’
The British premier, who will be in India on April 21 and 22, described the country as a ‘highly valued strategic partner’ for the UK.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 09:06 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Covid-19: Maharashtra reports 127 cases in a single day; no death reported
Covid-19: Mumbai reported 55 new cases. The total number of infections now stands at 10,57,843.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 08:48 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Major fire breaks out at Haryana chemical plant, Delhi firefigters called in
On a special request from Haryana, the Delhi fire service also sent its firefighters for the operation.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 08:48 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Anurag Thakur inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’, says there’s no lack of talent
The 12-day event is being held at the MMRDA Ground in the city's Bandra-Kurla Complex area.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 07:58 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Petrol, CNG price hike: Auto, cab drivers Delhi to go on strike tomorrow
While most auto unions said they will be on a one-day strike, the Sarvodaya Driver Association Delhi said it will go on an "indefinite" strike from Monday.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 07:37 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Jahangirpuri violence: Accused Ansar and Aslam sent to 1-day police custody
As many as 20 arrests have been made in connection with the case till now. Two minors have also been apprehended.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 07:20 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Non-BJP CMs meet on cards to discuss…’: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut
Raut said West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has written to her counterparts in the states, where the BJP is not in power, seeking discussion on the current situation in the country.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 07:02 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Owaisi's AIMIM urges SP leader Azam Khan to join the party
The rumours of Azam Khan being upset with the SP top brass came to the fore after his media in-charge Fasahat Ali Khan accused Akhilesh Yadav of ignoring the leader and not visiting him in jail.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 07:00 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
In his letter to PM Modi, Sharif raises Kashmir, seeks peaceful Indo-Pak ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his letter to Shehbaz Sharif had congratulated the PML-N chief on becoming the prime minister of Pakistan and conveyed to him that India desired constructive ties with Pakistan.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 05:59 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Former Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora resigns from party, joins Trinamool
In his resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Bora claimed that a section of senior Assam Congress leaders have a ‘secret understanding’ with the ruling BJP.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 05:27 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Covid-19 surge in Shanghai stalls construction of China's 3rd aircraft carrier
The construction of this Type 003 aircraft carrier has been underway at the Jiangnan Shipyard on Changxing Island since the past four years, with the recent Google Earth images showing the near completion of 320-metre long platform.
Published on Apr 17, 2022 05:13 PM IST
PTI | HT News Desk | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Jahangirpuri violence ‘conspirator’ Ansar involved in two assault cases: Police
The police also arrested 21-year-old Md Aslam who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector, according to PTI.
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 05:31 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Evening brief: Taliban warns Pakistan over airstrikes in Afghanistan
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Published on Apr 17, 2022 05:01 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
