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Maha Kumbh stampede: Probe hints towards 'conspiracy', BJP MP tells Parliament
At least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in a pre-dawn stampede at Sangam area in Prayagraj on January 29.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 04:18 PM IST
Ex-serviceman killed, wife and daughter injured in terrorist attack in Kulgam
The incident occurred in the Behibagh area, where terrorists opened fire on Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and his family.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:47 PM IST
These brands may become costlier in Canada due to Trump's tariff war
After US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% retaliatory tariffs
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 03:35 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
‘Worried’ Rahul Gandhi rakes up India-China border row, warns Centre in LS
In a Lok Sabha speech, Rahul Gandhi warned India's dependence on Chinese goods poses a national security risk and is tied to the failure of 'Make in India.'
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 04:28 PM IST
Musk says DOGE works 120 hours a week, thrice that of ‘bureaucratic opponents'
It has only been two weeks since Elon Musk took the role of heading DOGE. He is now trying to bring the Silicon Valley work ethic to the US government.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 03:33 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
‘PM’s Make in India was a good idea but…': Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
Addressing the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said both the NDA and UPA governments have faltered in generating adequate employment.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:53 PM IST
PM Modi claims AAP government fails students in Class 9: ‘If their result is…’
Delhi election: PM Narendra Modi made the remark on the last day of campaigning.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:18 PM IST
ChatGPT's new tool can do work at level of a ‘research analyst’
OpenAI claims the new tool “accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours.”
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:14 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
MP man demands ‘half’ of deceased father's body after cremation dispute
The incident happened on Sunday at Lidhorataal village, around 45 km from the district headquarters of Tikamgarh.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:01 PM IST
Bengaluru’s groundwater crisis deepens with 100% extraction: Report
This means Bengaluru is consuming as much groundwater as it replenishes, leaving no buffer for future needs.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:50 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande
'Modi-Yogi down down': Opposition raises slogans in LS over Kumbh stampede
Sloganeering continued all through the question hour. At the end of the hour, Birla urged members to never let the question hour be interrupted.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:06 PM IST
SC seeks report on alleged Biren Singh audio clip on Manipur violence: Report
A bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, passed the order.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:59 PM IST
Bihar: Son of Congress MLA from Kadwa found dead in Patna, suicide suspected
The boy was a student of class 12th. Police have reached the spot and are looking into his death.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:36 PM IST
Kejriwal attacks Chief Election Commissioner: 'Which post after retirement?'
Delhi election: Arvind Kejriwal has been accusing the Election Commission of ignoring the BJP's alleged violations of poll rules.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:22 PM IST
Bengaluru man's 11-year battle clears his name in wife's rape-murder case
After 11 years, a Bengaluru bank employee was cleared of charges for his wife's rape and murder. New probe revealed a former manager as the main suspect.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:21 AM IST
Trump's tariffs: What is a trade war? How does it affect countries involved?
A trade war uses economic means to lodge a protest against a country or at times protect your country's domestic goods from foreign competition.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 12:39 PM IST
'Half-engine…': Chandrababu Naidu mocks Kejriwal's AAP with ‘drainage’ analogy
Chandrababu Naidu, who campaigned for the BJP in Delhi on Sunday, attacked Aam Aadmi Party's welfare scheme
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:09 AM IST
Rupee hits record low of 87.29 against dollar as Trump tariffs spook investors
US President Donald Trump had slapped Canada and Mexico with 25% duties and China with a 10% duty
Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:07 AM IST
USAID officials at loggerheads with Musk's DOGE over access, sent on leave
The security officials contended that the DOGE staff lacked the clearances required to see the information, making them legally obligated to deny access.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:48 AM IST
Volkswagen sues Indian authorities over $1.4 billion demand: What's the case?
Volkswagen's unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, also told the court that the tax dispute puts at risk its investments of $1.5 billion in India.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:21 AM IST
‘Arvind Kejriwal tarnished land he was born in’: Haryana CM takes ‘Tihar’ jibe
Nayab Singh Saini accused Kejriwal of lying about Yamuna water being poisoned by Haryana.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:47 AM IST
Woman raped in empty train at Bandra railway station: Mumbai Police
After getting off an outstation train, the woman entered another train at Bandra station which had pulled into the other side of the platform.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:07 AM IST
Five new IPOs, 2 listings coming up this week: Details inside
Chamunda Electricals will be the first small and medium enterprises (SME) IPO to debut this week on February 4, 2025.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Trump tariff row: Alcohol, dairy among products in Canada's retaliatory move
The list includes goods produced in the US such as alcohol, household appliances, tools, firearms, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, clothing, and more.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:09 AM IST
‘Nonsensical’: North Korea slams US over ‘rogue state’ remark
The statement came in response to Marco Rubio’s branding of North Korea as a “rogue” state in a media interview.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:17 AM IST
Karnataka BJP leaders push for BY Vijayendra’s removal, to meet high command
Before their departure, Jarkiholi and Bangarappa visited the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST