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Published on Feb 03, 2025 04:29 PM IST
Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address to Parliament on January 31, Rahul Gandhi reiterated the demand for a caste census
![Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi speaking in Lok Sabha. (PTI) Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi speaking in Lok Sabha. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/550x309/Opposition-leader-Rahul-Gandhi-speaking-in-Lok-Sab_1738580389273.jpg)
AAP's Manish Sisodia accuses BJP of 'hooliganism' ahead of Delhi election
AAP leader Manish Sisodia criticized BJP for alleged threats and hooliganism before the Delhi Assembly elections.
![Manish Sisodia, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday for allegedly engaging in Manish Sisodia, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday for allegedly engaging in](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/AAP-Manish-Sisodia-3_1738578847990_1738578883827.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 04:27 PM IST
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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.
![BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad in the Lok Sabha (left) and belongings of those who were trapped in the stampede at Mahakumbh.(Sansad TV & Deepak Gupta/HT) BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad in the Lok Sabha (left) and belongings of those who were trapped in the stampede at Mahakumbh.(Sansad TV & Deepak Gupta/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Maha_Kumbh_stampede_1738576431860_1738576438875.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 04:18 PM IST
HT This Day: February 4, 1959 -- President inaugurates Rourkela steel plant
Dr Rajendra Prasad paid hand some tribute to the great contribution of the German government and industry in constructing the big plant
![HT This Day: February 4, 1959 -- President inaugurates Rourkela steel plant (HT) HT This Day: February 4, 1959 -- President inaugurates Rourkela steel plant (HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/HT-This-Day--February-4--1959----President-inaugur_1738578469018.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:57 PM IST
Maha Kumbh: Over 12.5 million devotees participate in final snan on Basant Panch
Over 12.5 million devotees participated in the final Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, coinciding with Basant Panchami
![A devotee takes a holy dip on the occasion of 'Basant Panchami' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj
(PTI/Gurinder Osan) A devotee takes a holy dip on the occasion of 'Basant Panchami' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj
(PTI/Gurinder Osan)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/PTI02-03-2025-000210A-0_1738577712255_1738577744054.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:56 PM IST
ANI |
India’s working community in Saudi Arabia grew by 200,000 in 2023-24
The nearly 10% increase in the number of workers in the last fiscal has taken the strength of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia to 2.65 million.
![A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (REUTERS FILE) A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (REUTERS FILE)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/A-view-of-Riyadh--Saudi-Arabia---REUTERS-FILE-_1738578288591.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 03:54 PM IST
PM Modi criticises AAP for prioritising image over students' futures in Delhi
PM Modi criticized AAP for prioritizing its image over student futures, claiming only top-performing students are allowed to progress.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi harshly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration during a Monday meeting with students in the nation's capital, charging it with putting its reputation ahead of the students' future.(Hindustan times/Sanjeev Verma) Prime Minister Narendra Modi harshly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration during a Monday meeting with students in the nation's capital, charging it with putting its reputation ahead of the students' future.(Hindustan times/Sanjeev Verma)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Narendra-Modi-37_1738409921411_1738577104203.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:54 PM IST
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Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of conspiracy ahead of Delhi assembly election
Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of plotting a conspiracy to deceive voters in the Delhi Assembly elections
![Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), charged on Monday that the BJP was plotting a plot in advance of the Delhi Assembly elections.(ANI) Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), charged on Monday that the BJP was plotting a plot in advance of the Delhi Assembly elections.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/AAP-chief-Arvind-Kejriwal---ANI-_1738575557673_1738575562935.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:50 PM IST
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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.
![A joint team of police, paramilitary forces, and the Army immediately cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to locate the attackers. (File)(PTI) A joint team of police, paramilitary forces, and the Army immediately cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to locate the attackers. (File)(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/PTI10-29-2024-000076A-0_1730203407937_1738576547254.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:47 PM IST
‘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.'
![Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday.(PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/PTI02-03-2025-000207A-0_1738576964906_1738576990416.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 04:28 PM IST
Egypt foreign minister Badr Abdelatty to visit India for first strategic dialogue
The strategic dialogue is a follow-up to the decision by India and Egypt to upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2023
![The strategic dialogue between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty will be an opportunity to review bilateral relations (AP) The strategic dialogue between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty will be an opportunity to review bilateral relations (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/The-strategic-dialogue-between-external-affairs-mi_1738576127940.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:18 PM IST
HC dismisses plea for rejecting AAP minister’s nomination for Delhi polls
The petitioner argued Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Sultanpur Majra, suppressed information regarding his criminal antecedents and assets
![The court said the plea was not maintainable. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The court said the plea was not maintainable. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/The-court-said-the-plea-was-not-maintainable---Get_1738575347508.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:05 PM IST
‘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.
![Congress MP Rahul Gandhi(file) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi(file)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/PTI02-01-2025-000548A-0_1738574532108_1738574580337.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:53 PM IST
Opposition members protest in Lok Sabha demanding debate on Maha Kumbh stampede
The protesting members moved to the well of the House, raising slogans and calling for the suspension of the Question Hour to discuss the tragedy
![Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament on Monday. (Sansad TV) Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament on Monday. (Sansad TV)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/Opposition-MPs-stage-a-protest-in-the-Lok-Sabha-du_1738573486998.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:34 PM IST
SC seeks forensic report on alleged leaked audio of Manipur CM
The case revolves around audio recordings allegedly made by a whistleblower during a closed-door meeting with N Biren Singh.
![Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo) Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/Supreme-Court-of-India---PTI-Photo-_1738572826808.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:26 PM IST
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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.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the interaction. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the interaction.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Modi_1738572070225_1738572074090.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:18 PM IST
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.
![The man was in dispute with his younger brother for their father's cremation rites. (Representative Image) The man was in dispute with his younger brother for their father's cremation rites. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Cremation_1738570820213_1738570820381.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:01 PM IST
Bengaluru CEO reveals Kochi teen who died by suicide was his nephew
iD Fresh Food CEO sought justice after his 15-year-old nephew died by suicide in Kochi, alleging brutal ragging and bullying.
![Bengaluru CEO demanded justice after his 15-year-old nephew took his own life in Kochi.(YouTube/iD Fresh Food) Bengaluru CEO demanded justice after his 15-year-old nephew took his own life in Kochi.(YouTube/iD Fresh Food)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Screenshot_2025-02-03_135159_1738570929030_1738570938744.png)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:57 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Dowry Prohibition Act provisions
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act, stating concerns should be raised in Parliament
![An appeal contesting specific elements of the Dowry Prohibition Act and claiming abuse of laws pertaining to women was denied by the Supreme Court on Monday.(Hindustan Times) An appeal contesting specific elements of the Dowry Prohibition Act and claiming abuse of laws pertaining to women was denied by the Supreme Court on Monday.(Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Supreme-Court-of-India-_1738569815139_1738569846283.png)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:47 PM IST
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Delhi HC summons Shashi Tharoor in BJP leader's defamation case
Delhi High Court summons Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation suit by BJP's Rajeev Chandrashekhar
![In a defamation case brought by BJP politician Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was summoned by the Delhi High Court on Monday.(PTI/Shahbaz Khan) In a defamation case brought by BJP politician Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was summoned by the Delhi High Court on Monday.(PTI/Shahbaz Khan)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/PTI01-31-2025-000199A-0_1738567545396_1738567558138.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:12 PM IST
ANI |
Delhi HC grants interim bail to Unnao rape convict Sengar for cataract surgery
Delhi High Court grants interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar for cataract surgery at AIIMS on February 4. He must surrender on February 5.
![Kuldeep Singh Sengar is undergoing a life sentence for raping the minor in Unnao. (Hindustan Times/File) Kuldeep Singh Sengar is undergoing a life sentence for raping the minor in Unnao. (Hindustan Times/File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Delhi-high-court--HT-Photo-_1738566906940_1738566916542.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:11 PM IST
ANI |
Delhi poll 2025 live: Manish Sisodia urges voters ‘to choose educated leaders’
Delhi Election 2025 LIVE: The high-octane campaigning for the Delhi assembly polls is scheduled to come to an end at 5 pm on Monday.
![Delhi election 2025 live: AAP party candidate Manish Sisodia is contesting from the Jangpura constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly poll, scheduled for voting on February 5. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) Delhi election 2025 live: AAP party candidate Manish Sisodia is contesting from the Jangpura constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly poll, scheduled for voting on February 5. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Sisodia-Manish-9_1738573135272_1738573160370.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 04:09 PM IST
'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.
![Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday,(PTI) Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday,(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Chaos_in_parliament_1738565910406_1738565910616.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:06 PM IST
SC junks PIL demanding removal of Tamil Nadu governor
The SC made it clear that the removal of a governor falls under the exclusive domain of the President of India and is not a matter for judicial intervention.
![A petition filed in the Supreme Court by advocate CR Jaya Sukin alleged that Tamil Nady governor RN Ravi’s actions violated constitutional principles and were politically motivated. (File Photo) A petition filed in the Supreme Court by advocate CR Jaya Sukin alleged that Tamil Nady governor RN Ravi’s actions violated constitutional principles and were politically motivated. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/A-petition-filed-in-the-Supreme-Court-by-advocate-_1738568145392.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:05 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.
![The Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court of India.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Supreme-Court-of-India-_1738567552249_1738567559772.png)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:59 PM IST
SC refuses to entertain Kumbh stampede PIL, asks petitioner to approach HC
The PIL accused the Uttar Pradesh government of “lapses, negligence, and utter failure of administration” in handling the Maha Kumbh crowd
![At least 30 devotees were killed and 60 others injured in the stampede. (PTI) At least 30 devotees were killed and 60 others injured in the stampede. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/At-least-30-devotees-were-killed-and-60-others-inj_1738567484949.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:54 PM IST
SC junks software firm’s plea to use ‘Java’ in domain name
The Delhi HC, in a series of rulings in February and July 2024, upheld Oracle’s claims, restraining the defendants from using the word JAVA in their domain name
![Supreme Court of India. Supreme Court of India.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/150x84/Supreme-Court-of-India-_1738566044469.png)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:25 PM IST
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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.
![Congress leader's lone son commits suicide, found dead in Patna(Representative/Shutterstock) Congress leader's lone son commits suicide, found dead in Patna(Representative/Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/death_1736337491121_1738565572117.jpg)
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.
![AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. (ANI) AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/AAP-chief-Arvind-Kejriwal---ANI-_1738564735130_1738564765917.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:22 PM IST