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]'People have become more sensitive about religions': HC quashes FIR over chat
Published on Jul 24, 2024 11:08 PM IST
People should avoid a knee-jerk reaction, the Bombay high court observed.
![The Bombay high court(HT_PRINT) The Bombay high court(HT_PRINT)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/550x309/The-Bombay-High-Court-rejected-an-appeal-by-the-es_1718912044732_1721842348261.jpg)
Indian Navy airlifts injured Chinese mariner in operation at Sea | Video
The official handle of the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy on X posted video and pictures of the evacuation operation.
![The Indian Navy on Wednesday rescued an injured Chinese mariner by performing his successful medical evacuation from a bulk carrier off Mumbai.(SpokespersonNavy ) The Indian Navy on Wednesday rescued an injured Chinese mariner by performing his successful medical evacuation from a bulk carrier off Mumbai.(SpokespersonNavy )](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Indian_Navy_1721841641630_1721841657423.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 11:04 PM IST
Railway ministry allocates Rs. 1,112.57 cr for protection system ‘Kavach’
Kavach is an indigenously developed ATP system that is highly technology-intensive and requires the highest level of safety certification.
![Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Kavach has been deployed on 1,465 route km and 144 locomotives on the South Central Railway. (File) Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Kavach has been deployed on 1,465 route km and 144 locomotives on the South Central Railway. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Due-to-non-interlocking-work--temporary-disconnect_1720277873026_1721839115141.jpeg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 11:03 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
India tests second phase of ballistic missile defence system successfully
According to the defence ministry, the test met all its goals, proving the effectiveness of the network-centric warfare weapon system.
![DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. (ANI) DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/ANI-20240724377-0_1721840606901_1721840628447.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:45 PM IST
Yellow alert for rain in Himachal Pradesh for next four days, 15 roads closed
The Met Department has alerted people about possible damage to plantations and standing crops, vulnerable structures and 'kutcha' houses.
![After heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh, 15 roads were closed for vehicular traffic on Wednesday(PTI) After heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh, 15 roads were closed for vehicular traffic on Wednesday(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/PTI07-08-2024-000176B-0_1721836947861_1721836972106.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Budget: Tax clearance certificate mandatory for leaving India
Obtaining tax clearance certificate mandatory for Indians before leaving country
![This requirement covers taxes under the Income-tax (I-T) Act, as well as the former Wealth Tax, Gift Tax, and Expenditure Tax Acts. (AP/File) This requirement covers taxes under the Income-tax (I-T) Act, as well as the former Wealth Tax, Gift Tax, and Expenditure Tax Acts. (AP/File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Holiday-Travel-4_1701072220283_1721835872481.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:20 PM IST
Sailor's body found; navy chief orders actions to make vessel battle ready again
The INS Brahmaputra rolled over after a fire broke out on board at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Monday when a crew was involved in its repairs
![Leading seaman Sitendra SinghSingh (left) was among the multi-role frigate’s crew involved in the repairs of the locally made warship INS Brahmaputra (right) when a fire broke out on board. Leading seaman Sitendra SinghSingh (left) was among the multi-role frigate’s crew involved in the repairs of the locally made warship INS Brahmaputra (right) when a fire broke out on board.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/Leading-seaman-Sitendra-SinghSingh--left--was-amon_1721837479765.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:42 PM IST
SC warns of ‘serious ramifications’ in removing judgements after acquittal
The top court's remarks came after Bengaluru based website highlighted that Madras HC ordered removal of a judgment revealing an acquitted person's identity.
![The Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo) The Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/The-Supreme-Court-of-India---PTI-Photo-_1721820075492_1721834455777.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:41 PM IST
Delhi minister Atishi orders inquiry into the death of civil service aspirant
Atishi directed chief secretary to suggest action that should be taken against those who are responsible for civil service aspirant's death.
![Delhi minister Atishi (Sanchit Khanna/HT) Delhi minister Atishi (Sanchit Khanna/HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Atishi-speaks-after-the-budget---Sanchit-Khanna-HT_1721757418497_1721834960778.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:35 PM IST
47.8 million rural citizens certified as digitally literate under PMGDISHA: Govt
The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan was launched in February 2017 to provide basic digital literacy training to sixty million citizens across rural India within two years
![The data was revealed by he ministry of electronics and information technology in a written response in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV) The data was revealed by he ministry of electronics and information technology in a written response in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/The-data-was-revealed-by-he-ministry-of-electronic_1721835619321.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:11 PM IST
Nitish Kumar loses cool in Bihar Assembly: ‘You are a woman’
The incident took place when women MLAs were shouting slogans against Nitish Kumar inside the Bihar assembly.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:10 PM IST
Man held for duping US woman of ₹3.3 cr by impersonating Microsoft worker
On Tuesday, the Rouse Avenue Court put Lakshay Vij in ED custody for five days. Special Judge Gaurav Rao set the custody period until July 28.
![The case is related to a cyber fraud reported to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in July 2023. (File) The case is related to a cyber fraud reported to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in July 2023. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/A-former-Jammu-and-Kashmir-Bar-body-general-secret_1721338486527_1721830772128.jpg)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Deve Gowda’s remarks on Karnataka landslide trigger row in Rajya Sabha
HD Deve Gowda blamed the Karnataka government for apathy and said that state authorities acted only after Union minister for steel HD Kumaraswamy visited the site of the disaster
![Janata Dal (Secular) MP HD Deve Gowda speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (SansadTV) Janata Dal (Secular) MP HD Deve Gowda speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (SansadTV)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/Janata-Dal--Secular--MP-HD-Deve-Gowda-speaks-in-th_1721832798526.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:24 PM IST
INS Brahmaputra fire: Body of missing soldier recovered
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and all personnel of the Indian Navy extended their deepest condolences to the family of the sailor.
![Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra tilted to one side after fire damages. (ANI) Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra tilted to one side after fire damages. (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Indian-Navy-frigate-INS-Brahmaputra-tilted-to-one-_1721832292968_1721832307641.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:16 PM IST
'Don't want conflicting orders': SC on contempt proceedings before 2 benches
The apex court said that it would be appropriate for a single bench to handle all matters related to the ridge to prevent conflicting orders.
![The Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo) The Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/The-Supreme-Court-of-India---PTI-Photo-_1721820075509.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:02 PM IST
TMC moves resolution against NEET in Bengal assembly, demands return to JEE
West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu said that the TMC had protested when the entrance exams were handed over to the Centre
![West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (File) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/West-Bengal-chief-minister-Mamata-Banerjee---File-_1721831358092.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:00 PM IST
‘Correct yourself’: Om Birla vs TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Lok Sabha
Abhishek Banerjee claimed that the three farm laws, which were later repealed by the Centre were not discussed in the Lok Sabha.
![Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla (Sansad TV) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla (Sansad TV)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/ANI-20240701276-0_1720056004945_1721828824207.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 07:39 PM IST
Telangana CM to skip NITI Aayog meeting to protest against Budget
All Congress CMs — Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah, Telangana’s Revanth Reddy and Himachal Pradesh’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu — will be boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting
![Telangana chief minister and senior Congress leader Revanth Reddy. (PTI/File) Telangana chief minister and senior Congress leader Revanth Reddy. (PTI/File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Telangana-chief-minister-and-senior-Congress-leade_1720171112491_1721826426180.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:58 PM IST
‘Mausam…': In Lok Sabha, Abhishek Banerjee quotes from SRK's film to attack PM
Abhishek Banerjee said the 2024 Lok Sabha election result was the direct audit of the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
![TMC general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee TMC general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/PTI05-21-2024-000236A-0_1716739034737_1721823851707.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:56 PM IST
YS Sharmila protests flood situation by wading waist-deep in water | Watch
Referring to the Budget allocations for flood control in certain states, YS Sharmila criticised the Centre, stating that it appears to exclude Andhra Pradesh.
![The video also showed YS Sharmila inspecting damaged crops in the area.(ANI) The video also showed YS Sharmila inspecting damaged crops in the area.(ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Screenshot_2024-07-24_180756_1721824666386_1721824683870.png)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:55 PM IST
Evening brief: ‘Will Rahul Gandhi apologise’, asks BJP amid NEET-UG row; more
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
![Nepal plane crash LIVE: Rescuers and army personnel stand at the site after a Saurya Airlines' plane crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24, 2024.(AFP) Nepal plane crash LIVE: Rescuers and army personnel stand at the site after a Saurya Airlines' plane crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24, 2024.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/NEPAL-AVIATION-ACCIDENT-0_1721807037545_1721826911818.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:53 PM IST
MK Stalin’s warning to PM Narendra Modi: ‘You will be isolated’
MK Stalin accused PM Modi of avenging those who "defeated you" in the Lok Sabha elections.
![Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin (PTI) Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Tamil-Nadu-chief-minister-MK-Stalin-said-the-Tamil_1721826327452_1721826351830.jpg)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:58 PM IST
Chidambaram slams govt on economy, puts forth five key demands
said although the government had painted a rosy picture of the economy, people did not “feel high growth” due to high unemployment and inflation.
![Congress MP P Chidambaram speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV) Congress MP P Chidambaram speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/Congress-MP-P-Chidambaram-speaks-in-the-Rajya-Sabh_1721825656674.jpg)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:25 PM IST
Kerala HC stays disclosure of report on women's conditions in movie industry
The court also instructed the Kerala government, the SIC and other respondents to submit an affidavit in response to the petition.
![The high court of Kerala. (File Photo) The high court of Kerala. (File Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/The-high-court-of-Kerala---File-Photo-_1712675356142_1721821523348.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:13 PM IST
Kerala govt not very cooperative on railway projects, says minister Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a lot more can be done in Kerala if the "state government supports us".
![Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI) Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Union-railway-minister-Ashwini-Vaishnaw-speaks-on-_1721818542839_1721818555015.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:02 PM IST
Opposition MLAs raise slogans in Chhattisgarh Assembly over Pedia encounter
The Opposition claimed that most of those killed in the encounter in Pidia village in Bijapur district in May were innocent villagers, not Maoists
![The Chhattisgarh legislative assembly. (File) The Chhattisgarh legislative assembly. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/The-Chhattisgarh-legislative-assembly---File-_1721824096276.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 05:59 PM IST
‘Follow MK Stalin’: DMK MP's advice to PM Narendra Modi
The attack came after the Opposition alleged that the Budget had announcements only for states where the BJP allies rule.
![DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran inside the premises of the Parliament. (PTI file photo) DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran inside the premises of the Parliament. (PTI file photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/PTI07-22-2024-000170B-0_1721821568827_1721821587172.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 05:18 PM IST
Gate collapses at Kolkata event attended by Mamata Banerjee; 2 people injured
The incident occurred at the event organised by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department at Dhanadhanya Auditorium in Kolkata.
![A temporary gate collapsed at a cultural event in Kolkata on Wednesday.(PTI) A temporary gate collapsed at a cultural event in Kolkata on Wednesday.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Screenshot_2024-07-24_163939_1721819367850_1721819380562.png)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:07 PM IST
Haldwani encroachments: SC orders Centre, Uttarakhand to present rehabilitation plans
The case originates from a December 20, 2022, Uttarakhand high court order that authorised the “use of force” to evict 4,365 families from 78 acres of land in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area.
![The Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo) The Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/150x84/The-Supreme-Court-of-India---PTI-Photo-_1721820075509.jpg)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 04:52 PM IST
‘Will Rahul Gandhi apologise’: BJP after SC refuses to cancel NEET-UG
A BJP leader said that while Gandhi used words like "fraud" to criticise NEET-UG, the court clarified that there was no systemic breach in the exam's integrity.
![Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. (AICC Photo) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. (AICC Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/24/148x111/Leader-of-Opposition-in-Lok-Sabha-and-Congress-MP-_1721812093168_1721814581047.jpg)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 04:34 PM IST