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Illegal cylinders under lens after Kumbh fire

A large number pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are using banned \"non-ISI\" marked 5kg LPG cylinders which, relatively cheaper and more portable than the regular domestic ones, pose a higher fire risk, an HT investigation found on Monday, a day after a major blaze triggered by a cylinder blast engulfed several tents at the world's largest religious gathering.

Donald Trump 2.0 and the limits of CEO as president

Donald J Trump has officially become the 47th President of the United States (US).

Slugfest Continues Over 'Infiltration' From B'desh

The political slugfest continued in Maharashtra on Monday, a day after police confirmed actor Saif Ali Khan's attacker to be a Bangladeshi national, with the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders holding the BJP-led Centre responsible for the attack, alleging it failed to curb alleged infiltration from the neighbouring country.

5 Cops Guilty of Accused's Death in Custody in Badlapur: Probe

Parents of the Accused Had Raised Doubts on the Police's Claims of Opening Fire in Self-Defence in Sept Last Year

Top court grants custody of B'luru techie's son to his estranged wife

THE APEX COURT INTERACTED WITH THE MINOR CHILD THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING BEFORE ALLOWING HIM TO REMAIN WITH HIS MOTHER

Intruder's fingerprints found at Saif's house

Police in Mumbai probing the attack on Saif Ali Khan said that they have found an unidentified person's fingerprints at 19 spots and have tapped forensics to see if they match with the arrested suspect, even as they gave new details on how they zeroed in on the man they arrested the previous day after a frenetic manhunt.

Rahul Writes to Atishi, Nadda on Conditions at AIIMS Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote to Delhi chief minister Atishi and Union health minister JP Nadda on Monday urging them to immediately address the harsh conditions faced by patients outside the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.

The Lingering Pain of the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus

It has been more than three decades now since the unfortunate exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits began in January 1990.

Retired Army Officer Held for Running Over Woman in GGM

A 29-year-old woman died after being hit by a speeding SUV in Ardee City, Sector 52, Gurugram, on Sunday afternoon.

LG Calls For Drive In Delhi Against Illegal Immigrants

The Delhi administration, under lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena, has instructed the police to initiate a special campaign targeting illegal immigrants residing in the city.

Trump and India-US ties: What will work, what needs work

Under Donald Trump, just like the past five American presidencies including his own, America's strategic relationship with India will deepen.

Left knee strapped, Md Shami lets his pace talk at India nets

Master of swing and seam warms up for big battles

FPI Shorts Mount as Street Awaits Trump Flux

The change of guard in America looms large over India's stock market, with foreign portfolio investors (FPI) raising bearish bets close to record levels a day ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President.

Today the guns in Gaza have gone silent. The road to this deal has been not easy at all, it was a long road. JOE BIDEN, US President

Palestinians burst into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, and three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.

India Open With Big Win Over Windies

Indian bowlers shot a clueless West Indies batters out for a measly 44 to set up a commanding nine-wicket win to begin their title defence on a resounding note in the women's U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.

Trump at Helm Will Not Change Much for Global South in Climate Crisis Efforts

Gloom and doom is writ large in the climate sector. US President-elect Donald Trump's statements and previous actions on the climate issue suggest that even in these times of climate crisis, not much will change.

Woman sustains over 50% burns in acid attack by ex-husband in Kota

Police said they have yet to ascertain why the accused threw acid on his ex-wife

AI Challenge to Electoral Process

EC action on AI-generated content needs to be stringent. Mere labelling won't be enough

NMC draft rules allow non-med grads to teach medical students

THE PROVISION SPARKED MIXED REACTIONS WITHIN THE MEDICAL FRATERNITY. SOME ARGUED THAT IT MAY DILUTE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION

57 of 59 Accused Held in Athlete Rape Case: Police

The Notification Was Issued Following the Conclusion Made by an Expert Committee

GGM's infra funds won't be misused: Haryana minister

Haryana's minister of industries and commerce, environment, forest, and wildlife, Rao Narbir Singh, on Saturday, assured residents that the government will push for transparency and accountability from contractors hired for public infrastructure development projects, as he continued his outreach across Gurugram in multiple localities.

15 Firms Make 70% Donations to Largest Electoral Trust

Of the ₹1,075.68 crore that PET disbursed to six parties, the BJP received ₹723.78 crore, or 67.3%, followed by the Congress at ₹156 crore

Mixed response to import ban on used med devices

The central drugs regulator's decision to stop the import of refurbished or pre-owned medical devices into the country citing a lack of specific regulations has met with mixed responses from the industry; some said it will boost the government's make-in-India initiative, there is a section that calls it a problem as smaller health care facilities depend largely on refurbished devices.

Investments in Pvt Sector, Jobs to Rise in FY26: CII

Investments by the private sector as well as employment opportunities are expected to rise in FY26, according to a survey of over 300 businesses including large, medium, and small firms.

J&K govt seeks spl package in Union Budget

THE J&K GOVT HAS PETITIONED FOR MORE CENTRAL FUNDS FOR PROJECTS LINKED TO AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, AND INDUSTRIES

The balancing China question before India

The October 21 agreement between India and China focusing on disengagement and the resumption of pre-2020 patrolling patterns in the flashpoint areas of Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is indeed a welcome development.

Transit-oriented dev still on paper

Announced in the last Budget, the central government is yet to implement its transit-oriented development (TOD) framework in 14 cities having a population of 3 million even as urban planning experts advocate that TOD could potentially resolve the twin problems of pollution and congestion by making urbanisation compact.

6 More Held Over Assam Miners' Deaths, Ops Go On

Assam police on Sunday arrested six more people from Dima Hasao district in connection with the death of four miners at the rat-hole coal mine which was flooded on January 6, trapping at least nine.

Fair Also About Delhi Links Now

Jaya Asokan, director of the India Art Fair for the past four editions, has steered the country's largest commercial art event through rough times.

Techie kills ex-girlfriend, fakes his suicide; arrested

A 53-year-old software engineer has been arrested for allegedly murdering his former partner and then drinking a mild cleaning agent to make it seem like they both wanted to die by suicide in Bengaluru district of Karnataka, police said on Sunday, adding that the accused had conspired to kill the woman because she wanted to part ways.