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In this issue

November 17, 2024

HT's journey can help us build Viksit Bharat: Modi

At the centenary celebrations of Hindustan Times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on the media institution's 100-year legacy and lays out his vision for a developed India

HT's journey can help us build Viksit Bharat: Modi

6 mins

Probe begins into Jhansi hospital fire

A short circuit in a machine in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College triggered the fire that claimed the lives of 10 infants in Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh, a senior district official said on Saturday, adding that the district administration has submitted its report on the incident to the state government.

Probe begins into Jhansi hospital fire

1 min

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Akali Dal president

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned as president of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday, paving the way for the election of a new party chief months after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, declared him guilty of religious misconduct.

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Akali Dal president

1 min

I'm inspired by how Modi is working for 2029: Naidu

Narendra Modi has already \"planned\" for the next general elections, slated for 2029, said Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in a rare comment on the Prime Minister's style of politics and the lessons he has learnt from him.

I'm inspired by how Modi is working for 2029: Naidu

1 min

'Mahayuti skirting key issues, MVA win assured'

Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are resorting to slogans like \"batenge toh katenge\" (if we are divided, we will be butchered) because they have no answer to unemployment, the agrarian crisis and inflation, former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said in an interview with HT on Saturday, adding that voters in the state have already decided to usher in a Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government during the November 20 assembly elections.

'Mahayuti skirting key issues, MVA win assured'

1 min

Disengagement on LAC not a reset: Jaishankar

I don't think it's feasible... that America would turn its back on the world... If you are the number one power, you have to remain engaged with the world. The terms you are offering... are going to be different -S JAISHANKAR, External affairs minister

Disengagement on LAC not a reset: Jaishankar

5 mins

Our party being tone-deaf helped Trump win: Kerry

The Democratic Party failed to connect with American voters on fundamental issues while Donald Trump successfully whipped up fear and misinformation to win the presidential elections, former US secretary of state John Kerry said during a wide-ranging discussion in which he also stressed the need for the world to unite to face the existential threat of the climate crisis.

Our party being tone-deaf helped Trump win: Kerry

3 mins

'In the age of social media, it's expected that people like us should not have an opinion'

Film franchises, changing audiences, politics, the need for unity within the Hindi film industry—and their own more-than-three-decade-long friendship—featured in a candid chat between actors Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn at the 22nd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday.

'In the age of social media, it's expected that people like us should not have an opinion'

1 min

West is in trouble, India has overtaken UK: Truss

India has to be a key part of alternative structures such as the Quad and G7 that have gained prominence against the backdrop of the \"rising threat of China\" and the inability of the UN to resolve global issues, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Saturday.

West is in trouble, India has overtaken UK: Truss

1 min

Rahul makes poll promises then flies abroad, says Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah alleged on Saturday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi believes in flying abroad after making poll promises, while it is only the BJP that fulfils what it guarantees.

Rahul makes poll promises then flies abroad, says Shah

1 min

Do not divide or get divided, nation must stay together: Rajnath in Maha

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the Indian Constitution never permits reservations based on religion and that BJP's basis of politics is justice and humanity.

Do not divide or get divided, nation must stay together: Rajnath in Maha

1 min

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir resigns

Sukhbir Singh Badal tendered his resignation as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday, paving the way for the election of a new party chief months after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, declared him guilty of religious misconduct.

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir resigns

2 mins

JMM banks on Marandi in Soren family borough

A few dozen villagers, mostly women, stand in rapt attention under a banyan tree at Patobandh village, even as 59-year-old Lois Marandi addressed them in Santhali language attempting to drive home the reasons why they should vote for her on November 20.

JMM banks on Marandi in Soren family borough

2 mins

ECI writes to Cong, BJP chiefs over complaints of poll code violations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday issued notices to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in connection with complaints filed by the other for poll code violations, asking the presidents of the two parties to respond to charges levelled against their leaders.

ECI writes to Cong, BJP chiefs over complaints of poll code violations

1 min

'Constitution is a blank book for BJP and RSS'

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that his party considers the Indian Constitution as the \"country's DNA\", while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological fount Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) considered it as a \"blank book\".

'Constitution is a blank book for BJP and RSS'

1 min

KK Birla debate on power and truth concludes

Delhi University's (DU) political science department bagged the first prize in the KK Birla Memorial Hindi Debate, held at DU's Hindu College on Saturday.

KK Birla debate on power and truth concludes

1 min

LG REVIEWS CIVIC, INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS IN DELHI'S URBAN VILLAGES

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Saturday reviewed the work being undertaken in urban villages of Delhi under the Dilli Gramodaya Abhiyan (DGA), officials from the LG secretariat said.

1 min

Yogi holds roadshow in Gzb ahead of Nov 20 bypoll

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 35-minute-long roadshow in Linepaar area of Ghaziabad in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sanjeev Sharma, in the run-up to the bypoll on November 20.

Yogi holds roadshow in Gzb ahead of Nov 20 bypoll

1 min

Speeding SUV crushes two on Ggm road; 1 killed, other hurt

A 44-year-old pedestrian died and a motorist was severely injured upon being hit by a speeding Thar, which trapped them against the staircase of a building, severing the leg of the pedestrian—located at a three-way intersection in the internal roads of Chakarpur in Sector 28 of Gurugram, police said on Saturday.

Speeding SUV crushes two on Ggm road; 1 killed, other hurt

2 mins

Delhi minister inspects Grap curbs at depot

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Saturday blamed the neighbouring Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led states of propelling pollution in the Capital by deliberately sending diesel buses despite a ban in place.

Delhi minister inspects Grap curbs at depot

1 min

16 rounds fired at Gokalpuri fuel stn

THE SUPERVISOR AT THE FUEL STATION WAS INJURED IN THE INCIDENT; MOTIVE BEHIND THE FIRING IS NOT YET KNOWN

1 min

Siblings stab 28-year-old to death in NE Delhi

{SUNDER NAGRI} TENSION IN AREA, SECURITY PERSONNEL DEPLOYED

Siblings stab 28-year-old to death in NE Delhi

2 mins

Delhi's first all-women bus depot opens at Sarojini Nagar

{SAKHI DEPOT} WOMEN DRIVERS DEMAND EQUAL PAY, PROTEST AT INAUGURATION

Delhi's first all-women bus depot opens at Sarojini Nagar

2 mins

Farm fires cause 'severe' air again

Stubble smoke accounted for 37.5% of PM2.5 on Friday, a season-high, the Decision Support System stated

Farm fires cause 'severe' air again

3 mins

Exploitation led to Burari killing: Cops

Four people were arrested for allegedly killing a 22-year-old man on Friday, after he was released from police custody on a court order in a wrongful restraint case, police said on Saturday. The accused committed the murder because the victim had been sexually assaulting one of them-an 18-year-old man-police said.

1 min

Short circuit caused blaze in Jhansi hospital: Official

A REPORT IS BEING PREPARED BY JHANSI DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER AND DIG OF POLICE, AND IT WILL SOON BE PRESENTED BEFORE U.P. CM

Short circuit caused blaze in Jhansi hospital: Official

2 mins

Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 distts

Authorities in Manipur reimposed a curfew in the Imphal valley and suspended internet in at least seven districts on Saturday amid simmering tensions over the abduction of six members of a Meitei family and the subsequent recovery of three unidentified bodies, even as the state government urged the Centre to withdraw the recent reimposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur.

Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 distts

3 mins

PM MODI: BRAZIL'S PRESIDENCY OF G20 BUILT ON INDIA'S LEGACY

Brazil's presidency of the G20 in 2024 has built on India's legacy of a people-centric approach and mainstreaming the priorities of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he embarked on a five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana.

PM MODI: BRAZIL'S PRESIDENCY OF G20 BUILT ON INDIA'S LEGACY

1 min

NAGALAND CM TO MEET SHAH OVER POLITICAL UNREST

The Nagaland cabinet decided to take up the unresolved political issue to New Delhi, days after the Isak-Muivah-led National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) chief Thuingaleng Muivah threatened to resume \"violent armed resistance\" if the Centre rejected its proposal for a third-party intervention in the current stalemate between the two.

1 min

EXODUS OF YOUNG TALENT IN LEGAL PRACTICE A MAJOR CONCERN, SAYS CJI

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has expressed concern over the \"exodus of young talent\" from litigation practice and said there is a need to ensure their financial and social security.

EXODUS OF YOUNG TALENT IN LEGAL PRACTICE A MAJOR CONCERN, SAYS CJI

1 min

5 Maoists gunned down in Bastar encounter, two personnel injured

WITH SATURDAY'S INCIDENT, SECURITY FORCES HAVE KILLED 197 MAOISTS SO FAR THIS YEAR IN SEPARATE ENCOUNTERS IN CHHATTISGARH

2 mins

In contact with EAM Jaishankar, says Joly on Arsh Dalla arrest

TORONTO: Canada will engage with Indian officials on \"enquiries\" related to the arrest of Khalistani radical and designated terrorist Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, the country's foreign minister Melanie Joly has said.

In contact with EAM Jaishankar, says Joly on Arsh Dalla arrest

1 min

Compensation from Big Tech key media issue: I&B minister

Disinformation and fake news online, and fair compensation for news publishers are two of the four biggest challenges faced by the news media today, information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on the occasion of National Press Day on Saturday.

Compensation from Big Tech key media issue: I&B minister

2 mins

BODY OF WOMAN FOUND STUFFED INSIDE SUITCASE IN HAPUR: POLICE

The body of an unidentified woman, with severe injury marks including a head injury, was found stuffed inside a red suitcase on the service road of the national highway 9 in Hapur on Saturday morning, police officials said, adding that a probe has been launched.

1 min

PM outlines policy mantra: Development with dignity

The formula of our administration is the progress of the people, by the people, and for the people, Modi said. He urged Indians to transform their social mindset and not accept anything other than world-class standards

PM outlines policy mantra: Development with dignity

4 mins

Values, people and cash generation key anchors in business, says Birla

Strong values that focus on people, long-term vision, working in scale, and right economics that generates cashthese are core principles that have driven the $65 billion Aditya Birla Group's success, the conglomerate's chief Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Saturday.

Values, people and cash generation key anchors in business, says Birla

3 mins

Truss positive India will play a huge leadership role in future

India has to be a key part of alternative structures such as the Quad and G7 that have gained prominence against the backdrop of the \"rising threat of China\" and the inability of the UN to resolve global issues, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Saturday.

Truss positive India will play a huge leadership role in future

4 mins

'Trump will be supportive of Quad and ties with India'

US president-elect Donald Trump is expected to be supportive of both the bilateral relationship with India and the Quad amid continuing contestation with China, leading American columnist and academic Walter Russell Mead said on Saturday.

'Trump will be supportive of Quad and ties with India'

3 mins

Akshay, Ajay seek more solidarity within the Hindi film industry

Film franchises, changing audiences, politics, the need for unity within the Hindi film industry- and their own more than three-decade-long friendship-featured in a candid chat between actors Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday.

Akshay, Ajay seek more solidarity within the Hindi film industry

2 mins

'Battle against cancer must focus on lifestyle factors causing disease'

If we can collect info from millions of patients over the next two years and train AI to predict cancer risk levels, we could better direct screening and prevention efforts

'Battle against cancer must focus on lifestyle factors causing disease'

3 mins

BJP's slogan has divided allies, alienated the public

The former UP chief minister declared that his party will win the 2027 assembly polls, attacked CM Yogi Adityanath over frequent paper leaks, and hinted at internal dissension within the ruling dispensation

BJP's slogan has divided allies, alienated the public

4 mins

Next lot of AI products will be far smarter than all current chatbots

The next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be even smarter than the current crop of products, especially the popular chatbots, one of the industry's leading researchers has said, laying out a vision for \"really powerful universal agents\".

Next lot of AI products will be far smarter than all current chatbots

1 min

'India has to move towards population management'

Naidu says India, especially southern states, are heading towards a population decline, which could have dangerous implications. His administration is exploring plans for incentives to families that bear more than two children

'India has to move towards population management'

3 mins

Not only about succession, creating an institution that will last 500 years

Vedanta Group founder Anil Agarwal on Saturday said his daughter Priya Agarwal Hebbar could be a successor to his personal wealth, but the family at the head of the mining conglomerate is focused on building an institution which will be more inclusive and with a vision spanning the next 500 years.

Not only about succession, creating an institution that will last 500 years

2 mins

'Top polluting nations must work together to come up with solution'

The world is already exceeding the crucial 1.5°C warming threshold, former US special envoy for climate John Kerry warned, urging countries engaged in the ongoing global climate conference, COP29, to work hard to find a solution, especially the 23 nations and regions most responsible for emissions.

'Top polluting nations must work together to come up with solution'

3 mins

Misandry cannot ensure safety of women of UP

I' m not the sort of person who usually responds to the often foolish suggestions floated by those in authority over us purportedly for our good. I prefer to ignore them. But recent proposals put forward by the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission are so silly I feel they deserve greater attention. I fear silence could suggest they're acceptable.

2 mins

Pain in the present, future will be bright

After 77 years of Independence, we now have, surprisingly, the maximum number of freedom fighters—for a different freedom though, financial independence.

Pain in the present, future will be bright

3 mins

Compassionate leader, ethical businessperson

How Ratan Tata became a lodestar for the nation and future generations

Compassionate leader, ethical businessperson

4 mins

To speak of despondency, and hope, through poetry

With the asphyxiating claw of pollution again at our throats, and the political discourse touching new depths of incivility, I feel intellectually and emotionally drained.

To speak of despondency, and hope, through poetry

3 mins

8 people killed, 17 wounded in China school knife attack

Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China, and the suspect – a former student – has been arrested, police said.

8 people killed, 17 wounded in China school knife attack

1 min

Negotiations Over climate finance remain deadlocked at UN summit

With just days remaining at the COP29 climate talks in Baku, negotiations over climate finance remain deadlocked, with developed and developing nations still far apart on both the scale of funding and its fundamental structure, even as Argentina's withdrawal from the talks casts a shadow over global climate cooperation.

Negotiations Over climate finance remain deadlocked at UN summit

3 mins

House Speaker wants ethics report on Matt Gaetz kept confidential

Speaker Mike Johnson urged the House Ethics Committee to keep confidential its findings on alleged sexual and other misconduct by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general.

House Speaker wants ethics report on Matt Gaetz kept confidential

1 min

Pak separatists kill 7 soldiers

Separatists fired on a paramilitary border post in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, killing seven soldiers, local authorities said on Saturday, a week after the same militant group killed 26 people at a railway station.

1 min

Want to end war through diplomacy in 2025: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv would like to end the war with Russia next year through \"diplomatic means\", as both countries prepare for Donald Trump's return to the White House.

2 mins

Israel strikes Beirut as Lebanon mulls US truce proposal

Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah bastions in Beirut and south Lebanon on Saturday, a day after Lebanese government officials said they were studying a US truce proposal.

Israel strikes Beirut as Lebanon mulls US truce proposal

1 min

Trump defence pick is accused of 2017 sexual assault: Police

One of Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks just became even more so: Pete Hegseth, tapped for defence secretary earlier this week, was accused of sexual assault in 2017, according to police.

Trump defence pick is accused of 2017 sexual assault: Police

1 min

Trophy tour starts, PoK cities dropped

Cities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) found no mention in the Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection.

1 min

Gill fractures thumb, doubtful for first Test

In a major blow to India's hopes of fielding a settled batting combination for the first Test against Australia starting in Perth on November 22, in-form batter Shubman Gill injured his left thumb on the second day of India's intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground.

Gill fractures thumb, doubtful for first Test

2 mins

JOHNSON BAGS 5 AS OZ BEAT PAK TO SEAL T20I SERIES

Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5/26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan here on Saturday and seal their three-match T20I series with a game to go.

1 min

Badoni double ton keeps Delhi in hunt for last eight

Skipper Ayush Badoni struck a double century to help Delhi collect three points from a draw against Jharkhand in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D tie at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Saturday. The result keeps Delhi in contention for a quarter-final berth.

Badoni double ton keeps Delhi in hunt for last eight

2 mins

After World Cup triumph, India raise the bar in T20Is

The year, when India broke the ICC trophy drought after 11 years, will be remembered for the team's T20 cricket coming of age

After World Cup triumph, India raise the bar in T20Is

3 mins

Erigaisi stuns Carlsen in blitz

The Tata Steel Chess tournament has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for Arjun Erigaisi, the latest entrant to the 2800-rating club.

Erigaisi stuns Carlsen in blitz

1 min

After Paris high, Aman resumes with Japan stint

The last four months have been rather surreal for wrestler Aman Sehrawat. Since becoming India's youngest Olympic medallist (at 21 years and 24 days) after beating Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a bronze playoff in August-the soft-spoken youngster was under unrelenting spotlight, which included receptions, an audience with the Prime Minister and an appearance on the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

After Paris high, Aman resumes with Japan stint

1 min

India beat China, continue streak

The 3-0 win all but assures a top finish in the six-team round robin phase for the hosts in Rajgir, Bihar

India beat China, continue streak

3 mins

Ronaldo at double as Portugal reach last 8

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals while already qualified Spain beat Denmark.

Ronaldo at double as Portugal reach last 8

2 mins

I would love to work on Chammak Challo 2.0: Akon

Akon's connection to India and Bollywood runs deep. As we sit down for a tête-à-tête with the Senegalese-American singer on Friday at the Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Shillong, he reveals he's ready to make his \"Bollywood comeback.\"

I would love to work on Chammak Challo 2.0: Akon

1 min

I lost all confidence: Arjun on gaining 30kg after injury

If there's one thing Arjun Kanungo is as passionate about as his music, it's his dedication to physical well-being. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter recently opened up about an unexpected setback in his fitness journey: a hip injury last year in February, which he sustained after a fall in the Maldives while he was travelling with his wife, model-actor Carla Dennis.

I lost all confidence: Arjun on gaining 30kg after injury

1 min

'I HAVE SIGNED UP WITH AN AGENCY IN LONDON'

Parineeti Chopra talks about expanding her artistic horizons in the UK

1 min

SANA SULTAN CALLS HER NIKAAH AT MADINAH 'DIVINE INTERVENTION'

One day, I said 'Wazid ji, can we have our nikaah in Madinah?' He said, 'Isse behtar kuch ho hi nahin sakta'. SANA SULTAN, Actor

SANA SULTAN CALLS HER NIKAAH AT MADINAH 'DIVINE INTERVENTION'

1 min

I'll be watching Karan Arjun with my son, says Aasif Sheikh

With his 1995 hit Karan Arjun set to be re-released on November 22, Aasif Sheikh is on cloud nine.

I'll be watching Karan Arjun with my son, says Aasif Sheikh

1 min

Thela lagane ke din aa gaye thhe: Rajesh on acting hiatus

It is a year of milestones for Rajesh Kumar. As the actor clocks in 25 years of his acting career, his popular show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai recently marked its 20th anniversary.

Thela lagane ke din aa gaye thhe: Rajesh on acting hiatus

1 min

I am either winning or learning, nothing is a failure for me

One hardly expects an established actor to go back to school and live the student life, but Harshvardhan Rane never liked adhering to the norms. On International Students' Day today, he tells us, \"My biggest strength is that I don't have the 'log' of 'log kya kahenge' in my life.\"

I am either winning or learning, nothing is a failure for me

1 min

KNITWEAR RENAISSANCE

As temperatures drop, step up your knitwear game. From playful patterns to exaggerated silhouettes, there's a 'fit for every mood and occasion

KNITWEAR RENAISSANCE

1 min

Irish-Persian vlogger refutes Delhi's 'Dirty' reputation in viral post

Irish-Persian Instagram vlogger, Sean Hammond, has gone viral with a post defending Delhi against claims that the city is \"dirty and dangerous.\"

Irish-Persian vlogger refutes Delhi's 'Dirty' reputation in viral post

1 min

Gems from a Guru, who transformed the Gram

One who points his finger not to the world but the heaven to say that \"someone is taking care\" ought to be god-fearing. But if the person adds that he's \"doing his bit here (on earth)\" then he's certainly a karmayogi.

Gems from a Guru, who transformed the Gram

1 min

Indian Idol ki Star Kalakar Sneha Shankar leaves everyone teary-eyed with her soulful performance

SNEHA SHANKAR'S JOURNEY ON INDIAN IDOL BEGAN WITH HER WINNING THE COVETED PLATINUM MIC

Indian Idol ki Star Kalakar Sneha Shankar leaves everyone teary-eyed with her soulful performance

1 min

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