Hindustan Times News Headlines

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Assam: Fresh violence erupts in Karbi Anglong

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UP Governor launches pearl farming project at Raj Bhavan on Kisan Diwas

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Palaniswami meets Piyush Goyal in Chennai, signals NDA alliance talks ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Earlier in the day, a crucial meeting of the BJP Tamil Nadu Core Committee was held at the party's state headquarters, Kamalalayam, in T Nagar, Chennai.

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Hasina's exile, Hadi's killing, Hindu's lynching: Triggers of India-Bangladesh tensions explained

India-Bangladesh relations have worsened amid violence following death of a Bangladeshi student leader and lynching of a Hindu man.

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Jharkhand govt inks MoU with BoI for salary package benefits for employees, pensioners

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3 convicts get life imprisonment in rape-murder of girl in Bengal's Hanskhali

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Gujarat eases liquor norms in GIFT city to woo global investors; no change to state's prohibition laws

The move to revise the ‘Wine and Dine’ facility is aimed at strengthening the GIFT City's position as a global financial and IT hub, officials said.

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Assam: Protestors demanding eviction of encroachers from tribal belt areas call off hunger strike

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India unveils $450-million reconstruction package for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

Operation Sagar Bandhu, India’s relief and assistance mission, began on the same day that Cyclone Ditwah made landfall.

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'No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to stay in Delhi even after GRAP-IV ends, says Sirsa

Delhi pollution: The minister said that anti-pollution measures will continue in the national capital even after the relaxation of GRAP-IV.

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Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' speech in Germany sparks political row | What did the Congress leader say?

The BJP leaders said Rahul Gandhi was defaming India’s institutions and democracy during an overseas visit.

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Delhi: Man arrested for cheating ex-Army officer of ₹23 lakh on pretext of govt jobs

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SC seeks report from rent controller in Gurugram over tenant’s eviction order

There was a long standing dispute over payment of rent arrears and the petitioner had approached the top court against an order of December 8 passed by HC dismissing the Foundation’s petition

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India should be prepared for short, long-term conflicts: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan explains why

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said that in future, multi-domain operations will become a necessity instead of being an option.

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Qatar Museums, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre sign 5-year agreement on cultural education initiatives for children

Qatar Museums and Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre have signed a five-year agreement to develop educational initiatives in India and Qatar.

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17-year-old girl gang-raped in fields by three men in Haryana's Nuh, manhunt on for accused

Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered on Saturday against the three accused at Sadar Tauru police station.

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‘I ran to save my life’: UK-based Indian singer recalls how Messi event in Kolkata turned chaotic

With no assistance, Charles Antony gathered his guitar, cables, mouth organs and vocal processors, stuffing them into bags as he tried to escape Kolkata stadium

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Woman arrested for theft, stolen gold articles worth ₹32 lakh seized

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BJP functionary's heated altercation with visually-impaired woman in MP church, video goes viral

The video also drew backlash online, with users criticising BJP leader Anju Bhargava for her behaviour with the visually-impaired woman.

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Aadhaar PAN link deadline nears: How to link your PAN card with Aadhaar, a step-by-step guide

Those who did not link their PAN and Aadhaar also face a risk of their PAN becoming inoperative.

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Man assaulted by off-duty Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport suffers nasal fracture

The Delhi Police on Monday said based on Dewan's complaint received via email, a case has been registered.

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UP CM pays tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on 123rd birth anniversary

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Young lawyers must be nation-builders: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI said that India’s Constitution was not a static monument but a living blueprint whose meaning ultimately depended on how lawyers, judges and institutions animated it through their work

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Delhi HC protects Sunil Gavaskar’s personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy to protest incidents near mission in India

The developments reflected fresh tensions between the two sides that have further strained bilateral ties which are at an all-time low

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Cyber offences can attract ₹1 crore fine, 7 years' jail: UP govt tells Assembly

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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India proposes $450 mln cyclone relief package to Lanka

S Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.

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'Hindus being killed there': Protester breaks down amid agitation at Bangladeshi mission in Delhi

The agitation on Tuesday outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi saw protesters breaching barricades, prompting police to resort to lathi charge.

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6 nabbed in UP's Ballia for road extortion; hunt for cop involved on

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Hyderabad woman claims husband died in washroom. But cops uncover a different story

As officers examined the body, they noticed injuries on the cheek and neck of the 45-year-old that did not align with a sudden medical death.

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Case against Air India Express pilot over assault at Delhi Airport

The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by passenger Ankit Dewan, who alleged that he was assaulted by the off-duty pilot at Delhi airport.

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Countdown for launch of ISRO's Bluebird Block-2 Mission begins in Sriharikota

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'Neither free nor fair': New Zealand foreign minister objects to FTA with India

New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters said the deal was bad for his country as it gave too much away without getting much in return.

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Telangana human rights panel seeks report over allegations of custodial death of Dalit youth

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Pradhan urges Centre to add Odisha's 108 SEBC communities in central OBC list

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Indian envoy summoned by Bangladesh as ties take a hit over missions' security

The move comes after groups of protesters held demonstrations recently outside the two Bangladeshi missions – in New Delhi and West Bengal's Siliguri.

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Shashi Tharoor praises MEA for 'unsung contributions' after Nalanda lit fest visit

Resharing a post from former Sherpa G20, Amitabh Kant, Shashi Tharoor wrote, “I was hugely impressed by the Nalanda University campus.”

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Messi event fiasco: Cal HC refuses to interfere in SIT probe

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Rahul Gandhi's Germany speech stirs row, BJP takes 'still a child' jibe

Rahul Gandhi also reiterated his "vote theft" allegations on the BJP-led government of India, pointing out the duplicate voters in the voter list.

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Bengaluru’s metro network to cover 175 km by December 2027: DK Shivakumar

Shivakumar said that the plans also involved the construction of new metro lines, elevated double decker corridors, and extensions into the city’s outskirts.

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Kerala govt to appeal against acquittal of actor Dileep in 2017 actress assault case soon

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Scientifically Speaking: The Vanity Injection! Why people love dubious shots

Every cell in the body makes both RNA and peptides. But what emerges here is not just a story about molecules, but about trust

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Intake of international students could rise to 100K by 2030, says Niti Aayog

The report is based on an online survey of officials, vice-chancellors, senior administrators and policymakers, from over 160 Indian higher education institutions

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'Stopped a potential nuclear war': Trump's back with rejected India-Pakistan ceasefire claim

Trump has repeated more than 60 times that he "helped settle" the tensions between India and Pakistan in May this year, a claim rejected by New Delhi.

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200+ flights delayed as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR; visibility nears zero in parts amid 'severe' AQI

In Ghaziabad, near-zero visibility during the morning hours is likely to disrupt traffic movement.

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Kavitha’s attack on BRS could help Congress

Kavitha's outburst against BRS leaders may benefit Congress as she exposes corruption and plans to launch a new party focused on social justice in Telangana.

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Committed to safeguard religious harmony: Vijay

TVK chief Vijay attended a Christmas event in Mamallapuram, promoting religious harmony and criticizing the DMK amid political tensions in Tamil Nadu.

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Cong high command, Rahul to take call on leadership issue: CM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah stated any leadership change decision lies with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, emphasizing his commitment to the party's choice.

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A Christmas toast to the original Bengaluru wine

On Christmas Eve, churches will celebrate Midnight Mass, while the history of wine in India and Grover Zampa's impact on winemaking unfolds.

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Dispose ash from Union Carbide waste within 2 months: MP High Court to state government

Madhya Pradesh High Court orders state to dispose of Union Carbide toxic waste ash within two months, overriding previous expert engagement requirements.

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Gujarat man alleges ‘capture’ in Ukraine, urges Indian govt for help

A 22-year-old man from Gujarat’s Morbi has sent a video message to his family, alleging that he was captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for the Russian military, and appealed for help from the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Mob torches assam council chief’s house; curfew imposed

The arson followed clashes between protesters and security forces over demands to evict alleged encroachers from protected grazing lands.

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Indian students in Bangladesh ‘distressed’, medical body urges PM Modi for 'urgent' intervention

The medical body said it has received distressing messages from Indian students in Bangladesh, many of whom are living in unsafe and uncertain conditions.

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Trial begins in Zubeen Garg murder case; lawyers flag gaps in prosecution preparedness

Trial proceedings for Assam singer Zubeen Garg's murder case began, with seven accused appearing via video. Next hearing set for January 3.

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Shimla doctor suspended for assaulting patient

The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday suspended the 31-year-old doctor who allegedly assaulted a patient inside a hospital ward in Shimla

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Odisha orders special audit into purchase, customisation of vehicles for over ₹12 crore

Odisha's forest minister ordered a special audit into the ₹12.02 crore purchase and modification of 51 Mahindra Thars amid allegations of irregularities.

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UP woman kills husband with lover's help, chops body using 'wood grinder'

Ruby had filed a missing person complaint on November 18, stating that her husband Rahul (38) had not returned home.

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Five sentenced to life in 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape case

A special Pocso court on Monday sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a woman and her 14-year-old daughter during a robbery on National Highway 91 in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr in 2016

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Diplomatic face-off with India, angry protests spill to Kolkata: 10 points on Bangladesh unrest

The protest platform Inquilab Mancho, led by Osman Hadi's associates, has threatened the interim government with a mass movement if justice is not delivered.

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BJP-led alliance in Goa sweeps zilla panchayat elections, winning 32 of 50 seats

The BJP-led alliance won 32 of 50 seats in Goa's zilla panchayat elections, with PM Modi praising the result as a mandate for good governance.

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Bhupesh Baghel's son got ₹250-crore share from liquor fraud case: Charge sheet

The latest chargesheet details the current status of probe against the accused already arrested, along with digital evidence reports.

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Air India flight returns to Delhi after engine issue

An Air India Boeing 777 flying to Mumbai had to return to Delhi airport on Monday after one of its two engines developed a technical snag shortly after take-off

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India, Estonia eye pact to bolster defence ties

India and Estonia are discussing a draft memorandum of understanding on promoting defence cooperation

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New Aravalli definition only for mining, not real estate: Centre

Environmentalists and opposition parties have criticised the definition, alleging it will free up vast chunks of the mountain range for exploitation.

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BJP eyes generational shift in upcoming organisational rejig

A new team of office bearers will be announced after the new president is formally appointed after January 15

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Regional languages take precedence in Lok Sabha addresses

In the winter session of Parliament, 160 speeches –– fully or in part –– were delivered in languages other than Hindi and English in the Lok Sabha

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We cannot allow unauthorised constructions to go on, says SC

The top court said the correct course in such cases was demolition of illegal constructions, along with recovery of demolition costs and imposition of exemplary penalties on offenders

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Retd IPS officer tries to end life after losing ₹8 crore to cyber swindlers

Amar Singh Chahal, who retired as IGP in 2019, is one of the accused in the 2015 Kotkapura firing case related to a protest over sacrilege incident.

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SC pulls up Uttarakhand over encroachment in Rishikesh forest

The court initiated suo motu proceedings after noting that over 2,800 acres of forest land, which reverted to the forest department in 1984, continued to remain under occupation of private parties

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Vance backs H-1B curbs, says can’t bypass US workers

The Trump administration has introduced several measures to the H-1B programme. In September, Trump announced a $100,000 fee for new visa applicants, which is expected to make it uneconomical for US companies to hire foreign workers

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AQI: E-rickshaw curbs among new quick fixes

State environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, meanwhile, warned of action against polluting industries

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India-NZ deal to boost exports, services sector

The FTA was concluded nine months after negotiations began during Luxon’s visit to India in March

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Centre approves Amaravati as sole capital of Andhra Pradesh

The Union home ministry has approved Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's sole capital from June 2, 2024, granting it statutory status and enhancing infrastructure.

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Christmas school holidays 2025: Which states close schools from December to New Year 2026

Christmas school holidays 2025 vary widely across India, with some states announcing extended winter breaks and others keeping schools open on December 25.

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Chinese Embassy in India to accept visa applications online: Report

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Prohibitory orders in 2 Assam districts as protestors torch KAAC chief’s house

Tuliram Ronghang, whose ancestral house was set afire by people, is chief of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) iswa

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Ex-servicemen interact with officers at Army veterans connect programme

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Canada emerges as top overseas study destination for Indian students: NITI Aayog

The report noted that India continues to be the world’s largest source of international students.

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India, Afghanistan discuss formation of joint working group on health

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21-year-old man held for brutally killing cat after video goes viral in Gujarat

The incident, which occurred at a vacant land parcel near Sahaj Apartments in New Vadaj, was recorded on a phone by a local resident on December 21.

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Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka to follow up on reconstruction efforts after cyclone

The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First policy and takes place in context of Op Sagar Bandhu launched to address the devastation caused by the cyclone

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