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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This crash course on India's freedom struggle tests your patience - in a good way

We are living in unpredictable times, more so because we have become unpredictable ourselves. Attention spans are now a few seconds, which explains why Reels or short videos are all the rage.

After Kamala Harris' election defeat, Eva Longoria reveals she no longer stays in US

Actor Eva Longoria, 49, who endorsed US Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election, reveals that her family no longer lives in the United States and she is splitting time between Mexico and Spain.

KANIKA DHILLON CLARIFIES DO PATTI IS 'NOT ABOUT TAKING LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS'

Kriti Sanon-starrer doesn't promote vigilantism, says Kanika Dhillon on chatter over film's plot

As a Punjabi, I feel immense pride in doing a film in my mother tongue: Nikitin Dheer

Having done films in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, actor Nikitin Dheer is now looking forward to doing a Punjabi film.

'IT'S TIME FOR THE INDUSTRY TO LOOK WITHIN'

Actor Huma Qureshi talks to us about how Bollywood needs to understand the audience's pulse better to reconnect with them

Delhiites bag cash prizes worth ₹50 lakh at Electronics Mart's festive lucky draw

Electronics Mart raised the festive spirit at its Rajouri Garden store in Delhi with the much-anticipated event titled India's Biggest Festive Offer ₹50 lakh Cashprize Lucky Draw.

A brand-new restaurant reinventing South Indian cuisine

Credited with taking Indian cuisine onto the global stage, ITC Hotels present their pioneering brand in reinvented South Indian cuisine from the ITC stable: Avartana at the ITC Maurya.

Vikrant Massey is effective in this decent recreation of the 2002 Godhra train burning, from the media's POV

Actor Vikrant Massey, after delivering the brilliant 12th Fail, is back to zero — Ground Zero — as he mentions in The Sabarmati Report. It is based on the horrific Godhra train burning incident that took place on February 27, 2002, in which dozens of people were charred to death.

Developing 16-year-old Dhamne still a work in progress

Last month after Indian teen Manas Dhamne had a hit with world No.1 Jannik Sinner his fellow former Piatti Tennis Centre trainee in Monte Carlo, Sinner's coach Darren Cahill had something to say.

How Manisha made it: Cricket mat 'jugaad' and the drag-flick

Midfielder is central to India chief coach Harendra's plan of building a sturdy group of drag-flickers

Carlsen breezes to Rapid title at Tata Steel Chess India

The idea was to test the waters, see if the competition had closed in on Magnus Carlsen.

Ranji Trophy: Kamboj picks all 10 against Kerala; Shardul shines too

Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj entered the record books on Friday as he became only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to claim all 10 wickets in an innings.

Cheer for Rohit and India ahead of Australia series

India captain Rohit Sharma had reason to celebrate on Friday after his wife, Ritika, gave birth to a baby boy.

ICC puts 2025 CT trophy tour on hold

The trophy tour for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy remains mired in controversy, just like the uncertainty surrounding venues of the marquee ODI event.

Centurions Samson and Varma dazzle to break records at Jo'burg

Both batters muscle and hustle Proteas bowlers to hammer hundreds and score the highest T20 total on South African soil

Automobile sales increase 12% in festive period this yr: Fada

Automobile retail sales in India rose 12% year-on-year to 42,88,248 units in the 42-day-long festive period this year, dealer's body Fada said on Friday.