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Multiple sections of Telecom Act to come into effect from June 26
The Telecom Act was passed by both the Houses during the Winter Session in December and it received presidential assent the same month.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Ecostani: If not climate change, too many people would surely kill Himalayas
Between June 1-13, Shimla, once a small summer capital of the British empire, received half a million tourist vehicles with hotel occupancy of close to 100%
![The tourist rush has increased in the state capital Shimla and its surrounding regions. The tourist rush has increased in the state capital Shimla and its surrounding regions.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/148x111/With-campaigning-for-the-Lok-Sabha-elections-reach_1716571967532_1718516301241.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 11:26 AM IST
Eye on the Middle East | The BRICS has cemented its position on Israel
For a grouping that resisted any addition of full members since South Africa in 2010, the new members can significantly influence the nature of summit outcomes
![BRICS member nations BRICS member nations](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/148x111/Brics-held-an-extraord_1718515606360_1718515606469.webp)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 11:08 AM IST
What next for BJP in West Bengal
A section of the party leaders started speaking out against how the elections were managed and indirectly blaming Suvendu Adhikari for his role in the defeat
Published on Jun 16, 2024 09:49 AM IST
Kuwait fire: 45 Indians, 3 Filipinos identified, authorities vow to investigate
49 migrant workers were killed in the blaze and 50 others were injured. Kuwaiti authorities offered full cooperation in returning bodies to home countries
![Kuwait fire: 45 Indians, 3 Filipinos identified, authorities vow to investigate(HT_PRINT) Kuwait fire: 45 Indians, 3 Filipinos identified, authorities vow to investigate(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/Smoke-billows-after-a-fire-broke-out-in-a-building_1718249957390_1718286458403.jpg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 07:21 PM IST
BJP's Suvendhu and ‘post-poll violence victims’ stopped from entering Raj Bhavan
The Kolkata Police cited Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code to prevent the BJP leader and alleged post-poll violence victims from entering Raj Bhavan
![BJP's Suvendhu and 'post-poll violence victims stopped from entering Raj Bhavan (PTI) BJP's Suvendhu and 'post-poll violence victims stopped from entering Raj Bhavan (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/PTI03-13-2024-000277B-0_1717522017690_1718284103002.jpg)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Delhi HC grants 1 month to vacate mosque premises, ahead of demolition drive
The mosque and madrasa caretaker has been granted a month to vacate the premises, which have been declared an unauthorised structure
![Delhi HC grants 1 month to vacate mosque premises, ahead of demolition drive (HT photo)(HT_PRINT) Delhi HC grants 1 month to vacate mosque premises, ahead of demolition drive (HT photo)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/The-Delhi-high-court-said-that-the-family-of-an-im_1679671836565_1679671836565_1718278665261.jpg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 05:11 PM IST
Karti Chidambaram urges Railway Minister to restore senior citizen concessions
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram wrote to Railway Minister Vaishnaw to bring back ticket-less travel for senior citizens after suspending it during the pandemic
![Congress MP Karti Chidambaram urges Railway Minister Vaishnaw to restore ticketless travel for senior citizens. (PTI Photo) Congress MP Karti Chidambaram urges Railway Minister Vaishnaw to restore ticketless travel for senior citizens. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/Congress-MP-Karti-Chidambaram---PTI-Photo-_1710840511938_1718276582009.jpg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 04:37 PM IST
BSF seizes arms, ammunition and explosives in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir
In an operation conducted by the BSF in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, arms, ammunition and explosives were captured, in light of terrorist attacks in the region
![BSF seizes arms, ammunition and explosives in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir (PTI Photo) (PTI) BSF seizes arms, ammunition and explosives in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir (PTI Photo) (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/PTI06-12-2024-000050B-0_1718241709511_1718274233870.jpg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 04:02 PM IST
Education Minister: No evidence of paper leak in NEET-UG, SC to hear on July 8
The Supreme Court will hear all petitions related to paper leaks and malpractice regarding the NEET-UG exam on July 8
![Education Minister: No evidence of paper leak in NEET-UG, SC to hear on July 8(Nitin Sharma) Education Minister: No evidence of paper leak in NEET-UG, SC to hear on July 8(Nitin Sharma)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/13/148x111/ANI-20240608239-0_1718193752701_1718261012784.jpg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 12:49 PM IST
108 MPs vocal on LGBTQ issues, no queer representation in India's Lok Sabha
Though the LGBTQ community featured in election manifestos, there are no openly queer members of parliament in India
![(PTI) (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/Like-many-LGBTQIA--Indians--we-know-how-to-adjust-_1682781703730_1718186816990.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 03:55 PM IST
Tripura: Tipra Motha minister unhappy with portfolio, to discuss with Amit Shah
Animesh Debbarma stated that he wanted important departments so he could help people in rural areas
![Tripura minister Animesh Debbarma. (Twitter/Animesh Debbarma) Tripura minister Animesh Debbarma. (Twitter/Animesh Debbarma)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/Tripura-leader-of-Opposition-Animesh-Debbarma---Tw_1693648145076_1718175879635.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 01:06 PM IST
PTI |
Uttarakhand: 3 women dead, 26 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarkashi
The bus going from Gangotri to Uttarkashi had 29 people including the driver and his assistant
![Representational image (Sunil Ghosh/ Hindustan Times) Representational image (Sunil Ghosh/ Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/The-bus-also-crashed-into-the-boundary-wall-of-a-s_1718121287757_1718176840286.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 01:05 PM IST
PTI |
Tight security for over 5,000 Kashmiri Pandits leaving for Kheerbhawani Mela
176 buses of Kashmiri Pandits have left for the four day pilgrimage to the annual Kheerbhawani Mela in Kashmir even after a recent terror attack in Reasi
![(AP Photo/Channi Anand)(AP) (AP Photo/Channi Anand)(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/India-Kashmir-Militant-Attack-0_1717999706547_1718173260301.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:58 AM IST
PTI |
Jharkhand CM Champai Soren orders officials to safeguard land rights of tribals
Jharkhand's Chief Minister ordered officials to solve all cases under the SC-ST Act on a priority basis, as they are the most deprived population in the state
![Jharkhand CM Champai Soren (ANI Photo)
(Somnath Sen) Jharkhand CM Champai Soren (ANI Photo)
(Somnath Sen)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/ANI-20240610307-0_1718103286560_1718103316197.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 05:03 PM IST
PTI |
Water is being stolen with Delhi govt's permission, says state BJP President
The Delhi BJP president accused the Delhi government of being responsible for the water crisis as well as the floods that will come during monsoons
![Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva (Raj K Raj/HT Photo) Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/Delhi-BJP-president-Virendra-Sachdeva-said-that-th_1711908390813_1718100284824.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 03:50 PM IST
Supriya Sule questions Modi govt on treatment given to Manipur
In response to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark on the need for peace in Manipur, the Baramati MP questioned why the Manipur was being neglected for months
![NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule (HT photo) NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule (HT photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/NCP-s--SP--Supriya-Sule-is-leading-against-Sunetra_1717473796526_1718097503629.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 03:01 PM IST
PTI |
Leading Kannada film actor Darshan detained in murder case
Leading Kannada film actor Darshan detained in murder case. Victim was killed after he allegedly posted derogatory comments against an actress on social media
![On camera, slipper hurled at Kannada actor Darshan amid anger over sexist remark(Twitter/dasadarshan) On camera, slipper hurled at Kannada actor Darshan amid anger over sexist remark(Twitter/dasadarshan)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/FW63sToUcAIh3h8_1671433126127_1718088302694.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 12:29 PM IST
Jharkhand: Jailed Minister Alamgir Alam resigns from state cabinet and his party
Alamgir Alam, who has been arrested for a money laundering case, resigned from the state cabinet and his position as leader of the Congress Legislature Party
![Jharkhand rural development minister Alamgir Alam. (File) Jharkhand rural development minister Alamgir Alam. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/Jharkhand-rural-development-minister-Alamgir-Alam-_1715513644090_1718085349670.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 11:40 AM IST
PTI |
Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar tells party workers they will return to power
Sharad Pawar told his party workers to be ready for the Maharashtra Assembly elections this year and claimed the power of the state will be in their hands.
![NCP-SCP Chief Sharad Pawar
(ANI file) NCP-SCP Chief Sharad Pawar
(ANI file)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/ANI-20240418309-0_1715822130980_1718020459945.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 05:41 PM IST
ANI |
“A message of brotherhood:” Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA on her poll victory
Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA Sofia Firdous terms her victory a message of brotherhood. Says this proves that religion has no place on matters of development.
![Sofia Firdous (x/@sofiafirdous1) Sofia Firdous (x/@sofiafirdous1)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/Screenshot_2024-06-08_213706_1717862844699_1718019583455.png)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 05:21 PM IST
PTI |
Rajnath Singh, Bhupendra Yadav to oversee selection of Odisha Chief Minister
The BJP has chosen Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupendra Yadav to oversee the appointment of Odisha's new Chief Minister
![(ANI) (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/Bharatiya-Janata-Party--BJP--leader-Rajnath-Singh-_1717961316088_1718007446379.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 02:56 PM IST
PTI |
Monsoon arrives in Mumbai, IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rains
A day after the southwest monsoon arrived in Mumbai, the IMD has predicted thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rains
![Rains arrive in Mumbai, IMD predicts moderate to heavy showers(HT photo) Rains arrive in Mumbai, IMD predicts moderate to heavy showers(HT photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/20240609-MUM-XX-MN-Rain-003-0_1717942214563_1717998260111.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 11:24 AM IST
PTI |
Gujarat: Number of MPs in Modi's third term falls to 6 from 7 in the last term
The representation of Gujarat MPs in the Modi government's third term has reduced to 6 as compared to 7 in the last term
![The representation of Gujarat MPs in the Modi government's third term has reduced to 6 as compared to 7 in the last term (HT Imaging: Malay Karmakar) The representation of Gujarat MPs in the Modi government's third term has reduced to 6 as compared to 7 in the last term (HT Imaging: Malay Karmakar)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/One-glance-at-a-map-and-it-is-clear-that-unless-th_1704047895441_1717996829971.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 11:11 AM IST
PTI |
Hemant Soren's social media post claims he is being oppressed like Stan Swamy
The social media account handled by his wife Kalpana Soren compared the JMM leader's custody to Father Stan Swamy, who died in jail
![Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. (ANI) Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/Former-Jharkhand-chief-minister-Hemant-Soren---ANI_1716232212079_1717740262697.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:48 AM IST
PTI |
India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha
According to IPU-Parline, a global database on national parliaments ranks India below 150 countries based on number of women MPs
![(AP Photo) (AP) (AP Photo) (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/148x111/Indian-Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-speaks-after-t_1712856015497_1717671012189.jpg)
Published on Jun 06, 2024 04:32 PM IST
Odisha: four women candidates win seats in Lok Sabha elections
4 out of 29 women candidates won seats in Odisha in the 2024 general elections. All 4 of them were fielded by the BJP.
![BJP supporters celebrate the party's lead in the Odisha Assembly and Lok Sabha election results, in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. (ANI) BJP supporters celebrate the party's lead in the Odisha Assembly and Lok Sabha election results, in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/148x111/BJP-supporters-celebrate-the-party-s-lead-in-the-O_1717531726094_1717657338468.jpg)
Published on Jun 06, 2024 12:41 PM IST
PTI |
Morning brief: Neighbouring heads to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 09:48 AM IST
Chirag Paswan wins Bihar's Hajipur constituency
Chirag Paswan, leader of Lok Janshakti Ram Vilas and son of former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, won against RJD's Shiv Chandra Ram in Bihar's Hajipur.
![Ram Vilas Paswan’s brother Pasupati Paras is the Hajipur MP, but the seat has now been given to LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan. (HT Photo) Ram Vilas Paswan’s brother Pasupati Paras is the Hajipur MP, but the seat has now been given to LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/148x111/Ram-Vilas-Paswan-s-brother-Pasupati-Paras-is-the-H_1715974357002_1717469582920.jpg)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 09:43 AM IST
Suresh Gopi wins in Kerala's Thrissur constituency by 74,686 votes
Popular Malayalam actor and BJP candidate has won against the CPI candidate Sunil Kumar in Kerala's Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency by securing 4,12,338 votes.
![Actor-politician Suresh Gopi. (Photo from X) Actor-politician Suresh Gopi. (Photo from X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/148x111/Actor-politician-Suresh-Gopi---Photo-from-X-_1704706798995_1717468701702.jpg)
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 06:24 PM IST