Articles by HT Correspondent
BJP, NCP may settle on 6-2 formula in Pune city
Pune city has eight assembly constituencies among which five are with the BJP and two are currently held by the Nationalist Congress party
![Deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had said that the BJP is likely to contest five seats including Kothrud, Shivajinagar, Khadakwasla, Parvati and Pune Cantonment. (HT File) Deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had said that the BJP is likely to contest five seats including Kothrud, Shivajinagar, Khadakwasla, Parvati and Pune Cantonment. (HT File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Mumbai--India---Nov--23--2019-Devendra-Fadnavis-ap_1721670690811.jpg)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Yogi inspects under-construction Hariharpur Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya in Azamgarh
Locals feel that the construction of the music university will restore the glory of the Hariharpur Gharana, which is at least 300 years old and once a hotspot of all three genres of music—gayan (vocal music), vadan (instrumental), and nritya (dance).
![CM Yogi Adityanath inspecting under construction music college at Azamgarh’s Hariharpur. (HT) CM Yogi Adityanath inspecting under construction music college at Azamgarh’s Hariharpur. (HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/CM-Yogi-Adityanath-inspecting-under-construction-m_1721668709628.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Shiva devotees throng temples in Sangam city
Although a heavy rush of devotees was seen at all the temples of Lord Shiva in the city, the maximum crowd gathered at the Mankameshwar temple on the banks of the Yamuna.
![Rush of devotees at the Mankameshwar temple of Prayagraj on Monday. (HT) Rush of devotees at the Mankameshwar temple of Prayagraj on Monday. (HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Rush-of-devotees-at-the-Mankameshwar-temple-of-Pra_1721668409550.jpeg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 10:44 PM IST
NASA training programme exam to be held in October
Selection exam for 'NASA Training Programme' at US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama, by Swan Research Foundation in Maharashtra in October. Apply by Sept 15.
![The examination, organised by the Swan Research and Social Study Foundation in India, will be for students from Class 6 to 10. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) The examination, organised by the Swan Research and Social Study Foundation in India, will be for students from Class 6 to 10. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/The-examination--organised-by-the-Swan-Research-an_1721668169404.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 10:40 PM IST
New AU teachers on probation to also supervise PhDs
The registration for CRET-2024 kick-started on July 19 and the last date for the process has been set as August 12
![The AU campus (HT File Photo) The AU campus (HT File Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/The-AU-campus--HT-File-Photo-_1721660365977.jpeg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:30 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Piped Natural Gas for Lucknow’s CCSIA Terminal 3
Lucknow's CCSIA Airport introduces Piped Natural Gas tapping point at Terminal 3 in collaboration with Green Gas Ltd., promoting sustainable cooking fuel.
![Terminal-3 of Chaudhry Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow (HT FIle Photo) Terminal-3 of Chaudhry Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow (HT FIle Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Terminal-3-of-Chaudhry-Charan-Singh-International-_1721660185481.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:27 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Gujarat gears up for cheetah breeding centre at Banni as CZA gives green signal
The savannah-like habitat, similar to East African landscapes, and the presence of Pilu trees (Salvadora persica) for perching make Banni grasslands an ideal location for cheetah breeding
![The Banni grasslands, along with the Kachchh Desert Sanctuary, cover approximately 5000 km² in the Kachchh district of north-western Gujarat. (File) The Banni grasslands, along with the Kachchh Desert Sanctuary, cover approximately 5000 km² in the Kachchh district of north-western Gujarat. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/The-Banni-grasslands--along-with-the-Kachchh-Deser_1721655202941.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:04 PM IST
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 23 July 2024
The day of July 23 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
![Catch It Live on 23 July 2024 Catch It Live on 23 July 2024](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/23_1721626888277_1721626925983.png)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Rajasthan received 51% less rain compared to last year: IMD
IMD chief Radhe Shyam Sharma said there is only 3% deficit in the rainfall in Rajasthan this year compared to the normal average, which should be fulfilled by next one month
![Many places reported severe waterlogging, building collapses and death of civilians during monsoon in Rajasthan this year. (Representational image) Many places reported severe waterlogging, building collapses and death of civilians during monsoon in Rajasthan this year. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Many-places-reported-severe-waterlogging--building_1721646198149.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Tauba Tauba singer Karan Aujla announces India dates for It Was All A Dream tour
Riding high on the success of Bad Newz song Tauba Tauba, singer Karan Aujla announces the India dates of his It Was All A Dream Tour, to happen this December
![Karan Aujla announces India dates for It Was All A Dream tour Karan Aujla announces India dates for It Was All A Dream tour](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Karan_Aujla_1721638547012_1721638574585.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 02:33 PM IST
Budget session: Opposition questions govt in Lok Sabha over NEET paper leak case
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Manickam Tagore had given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on the ongoing NEET row
![Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi pointed out the problems in the country’s examination system. (PTI photo) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi pointed out the problems in the country’s examination system. (PTI photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Leader-of-Opposition--LoP--Rahul-Gandhi-pointed-ou_1721634765862.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:23 PM IST
Core inflation at four-year low in FY24: Economic Survey
The survey said India successfully managed to keep retail inflation at 5.4% in FY24, the lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic period
![Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in Parliament on Monday. (PTI) Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in Parliament on Monday. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Union-finance-minister-Nirmala-Sitharaman-tabled-t_1721633805468.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 01:07 PM IST
Ban on govt employees from taking part in RSS activities withdrawn: Amit Malviya
Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi cited an office memo purportedly showing the ban has been lifted and said if true, this is against India’s integrity and unity
![Government employees were barred from taking part in RSS activities in 1966. (HT PHOTO/Representative) Government employees were barred from taking part in RSS activities in 1966. (HT PHOTO/Representative)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Government-employees-were-barred-from-taking-part-_1721628044194.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 11:31 AM IST
Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid’s bail plea in UAPA case
The former JNU scholar had approached the high court against the city court’s May 28 order rejecting his second bail plea
![His first bail plea was rejected by Delhi’s Karkardooma court in Marchi 2022. (File photo) His first bail plea was rejected by Delhi’s Karkardooma court in Marchi 2022. (File photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/His-first-bail-plea-was-rejected-by-Delhi-s-Karkar_1721626964055.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 11:13 AM IST
Bangladesh unrest: 1,045 students return to India via Indo-Bangla border in WB
The protests in Bangladesh have erupted due to demands for reforming the quota system that reserves civil service jobs for specific groups, including descendants of 1971 war veterans
![Till around 6pm on July 21, 1,045 Indian students, 152 Nepalese students and four students from Bhutan came to India. (PTI photo) Till around 6pm on July 21, 1,045 Indian students, 152 Nepalese students and four students from Bhutan came to India. (PTI photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/Till-around-6pm-on-July-21--1-045-Indian-students-_1721625583663.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Football tourney to raise drug awareness concludes in Ludhiana
Senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal said the motive of the tournament was to enhance the interest of the youth in sports activities
![Senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal felicitating the winning team of the two-day football tournament in Ludhiana. (HT) Senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal felicitating the winning team of the two-day football tournament in Ludhiana. (HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Senior-superintendent-of-police-Amneet-Kondal-feli_1721605119717.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:09 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana swimmer Anushka wins 200m breaststroke gold with state record
Anushka Sharma set the state record in the 200-metre breaststroke event at the 35th sub junior and 47th junior Punjab swimming championships.
![Swimmers in action during the concluding day of the 35th sub junior and 47th junior Punjab swimming championships. (Manish/HT) Swimmers in action during the concluding day of the 35th sub junior and 47th junior Punjab swimming championships. (Manish/HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Swimmers-in-action-during-the-concluding-day-of-th_1721604999726.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:07 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Naib tehsildar booked for sexually harassing foster sister in Ludhiana
Naib tehsildar from Cheema village booked for sexually harassing foster sister, sending lewd messages. FIR filed under relevant sections, probe underway.
![Ludhiana police said the accused was a naib tehsildar. (File) Ludhiana police said the accused was a naib tehsildar. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Ludhiana-police-said-the-accused-was-a-naib-tehsil_1721604759646.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:03 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Man nabbed with 10 gm heroin, illegal weapon in Model Town
When questioned, the accused admitted that he had also snatched the scooter from a commuter in Ludhiana a few days ago
![The accused is already facing trial in a durg-related case. (File) The accused is already facing trial in a durg-related case. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/The-accused-is-already-facing-trial-in-a-durg-rela_1721604639574.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhian
Ludhiana hotel employee flees after stealing ₹97,000 from customer’s luggage
According to the complaint, he had been coming to Ludhiana for marketing for a decade and used to stay in the same hotel near Clock Tower
![A Ludhiana hotel employee stole <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>97,000 from customer’s luggage. (File) A Ludhiana hotel employee stole <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>97,000 from customer’s luggage. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/A-Ludhiana-hotel-employee-stole--97-000-from-custo_1721604519570.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
33 quintals of banned Mangur fish seized from Ludhiana markets
Approximately 15 quintals of Mangur fish was seized from Dhandari Khurd and Tajpur Road, and 18 quintals from Sherpur during the raid
![Police personnel during a raid at a fish market in Ludhiana. (HT Photo) Police personnel during a raid at a fish market in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Police-personnel-during-a-raid-at-a-fish-market-in_1721604459588.jpeg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Woman dies, husband suffers injuries in hit-and-run in Ludhiana
The deceased’s husband said he and his wife had gone to Patiala to pay their obeisance at Kali Mata Mandir
![The couple hailed from Jalandhar. (File) The couple hailed from Jalandhar. (File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/The-couple-hailed-from-Jalandhar---File-_1721604399504.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Expect light showers in Lucknow today
Even as West UP has been experiencing mild rain with heavy rainfall in certain isolated areas, the rain deficit in the state stood at 6% on Sunday. In East UP specifically, it was 11%.
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Haryana farmers defer stir after ‘cordial’ talks with govt
Comprising 14 leaders of farm unions, the SKM delegation said they pointedly raised the issue of legal guarantee on the minimum support price for crops.
![Leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha with chief principal secretary Rajesh Khullar in Chandigarh on Sunday. (HT photo) Leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha with chief principal secretary Rajesh Khullar in Chandigarh on Sunday. (HT photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Leaders-of-the-Samyukta-Kisan-Morcha-with-chief-pr_1721590836545.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
₹400 crore ‘scam’: Absconding for weeks, key accused caught from Panipat
Abhishek lured hundreds of people to make investments in his company in return for hefty returns. However, he and his wife Niharika fled with over ₹400 crore that belonged to their investors.
![(For representation) (For representation)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/-For-representation-_1721590177429.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Adarsh Uppala leads the open category at National Under-17 Open and Girls Chess Championship
Top seed Sriram Adarsh Uppala of Telangana secured eight points at the end of the ninth round of the open category on the seventh day of the National Under-17 Open and Girls Chess Championship
![Narahari Geethika Hasini of Telangana was the sole leader in the girls’ section with seven and a half points after the end of the ninth round at the National Under-17 Open and Girls Chess Championship. (HT Photo) Narahari Geethika Hasini of Telangana was the sole leader in the girls’ section with seven and a half points after the end of the ninth round at the National Under-17 Open and Girls Chess Championship. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Narahari-Geethika-Hasini-of-Telangana-was-the-sole_1721590116440.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Mohali: Sports coach booked for sexual harassment
The accused took the victim to a hotel in Dhakoli where he tried to persuade her into developing physical relations with him
![The accused along with his team had visited Panchkula for a tournament. (HT Photo) The accused along with his team had visited Panchkula for a tournament. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/The-accused-along-with-his-team-had-visited-Panchk_1721590056508.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 06:17 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Rain-soaked Sunday heralds wet week for Mumbai, showers of over 100mm recorded
The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) placed Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts under yellow alert for three days starting Monday
![Mumbai, India – July 21, 2024: Vechiles way through the waterlogged on the road during monsoon rain, at Parel, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) Mumbai, India – July 21, 2024: Vechiles way through the waterlogged on the road during monsoon rain, at Parel, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Mumbai--India---July-21--2024--Vechiles-way-throug_1721589996802_1721619637150.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Drug-laden parcel found in Panchkula
A suspicious parcel was discovered at DTDC Express in Industrial Area Phase-1, Panchkula. The parcel, originating from Chandigarh and intended for Vijay Nagar, Karnataka, was found to contain contraband
![A case was registered under Sections 20-61-85 of the NDPS Act at the Sector 20 police station, Panchkula. (HT Photo) A case was registered under Sections 20-61-85 of the NDPS Act at the Sector 20 police station, Panchkula. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/A-case-was-registered-under-Sections-20-61-85-of-t_1721589996507.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Centre should fulfil promises made to farmers: Harsimrat
The Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) leader also spoke about the growing discrimination and attacks on the minority community in the country.
![Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal (PTI File) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal (PTI File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/21/150x84/Shiromani-Akali-Dal--SAD--MP-Harsimrat-Kaur-Badal-_1721589876905.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh