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Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Nirmitha Rao is a journalist at Hindustan Times, covering political and human interest stories with a keen focus on science and environmental journalism.

Articles by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Parliament monsoon session: Op Sindoor on agenda today after week of disruption

The session began on July 21 and ran for five days, marked by repeated disruptions, including the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President of India.(Sansad TV)

Updated on Jul 28, 2025 10:03 AM IST

In TN, PM Modi says ‘Chola-era Kudavolai system is older than UK’s Magna Carta’

PM Modi was seen in traditional Tamil attire – a white veshti (dhoti), white shirt, and angavasthram draped around his neck – as he visited the historic temple on Sunday.(ANI)

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 04:30 PM IST

UP minister lashes out at electricity officials; Akhilesh mocks BJP over outages

Highlighting negligence and indiscipline, AK Sharma said officials were failing to act responsibly. Akhilesh Yadav (R) meanwhile, remarked that the “connection between the minister and officials has snapped.”

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 03:13 PM IST

Brain-damaging tapeworm infections on rise in Mumbai this monsoon: Report

Neurocysticercosis is a preventable parasitic infection of the central nervous system, caused by the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm “Taenia solium”. (Pic used for representation)(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 10:48 AM IST

Eknath Shinde takes ‘chameleon’ jibe at Uddhav Thackeray amid Fadnavis meet buzz

Shinde said that Fadnavis had made “40 to 50 calls” to Thackeray after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance secured a majority in the 2019 Assembly elections – but received no response.

Updated on Jul 19, 2025 05:11 AM IST

Delhi ranks second in India's mid-year pollution list. This city tops the chart

The need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle Delhi’s air pollution, suggesting that efforts must go beyond the transport and agriculture sectors, according to CREA assessment. (Reuters file)

Published on Jul 12, 2025 06:32 AM IST

In pics: Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys space feast before homecoming on July 14

Astronaut Jonny Kim shared joyful photos of Shubhanshu Shukla enjoying the meal and laughing in microgravity.(X/@JonnyKimUSA)

Updated on Jul 11, 2025 10:18 AM IST

Kanwar Yatra kicks off on July 11: Noida Police issues traffic advisory. Details

To ease traffic movement during the Kanwar Yatra, key routes and major intersections have been fitted with adequate lighting, digital signboards, and direction indicators.(PTI)

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 06:04 PM IST

In gridlocked Delhi-NCR, rain to persist: What IMD says about next 2 days

People waded through waterlogged streets during heavy rainfall in Firozshah, New Delhi, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 09:09 AM IST

Musk-backed AI chatbot Grok faces backlash for posts praising Hitler

On Friday, Elon Musk said Grok had undergone major improvements and that users “should notice a difference.” However, in the days since, the chatbot has posted several antisemitic comments.(Reuters)

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 06:49 AM IST

Why July 9 is shortest day in history: Earth’s rotation just sped up

Earth's rotation is not constant and can be influenced by various factors such as the positions of the Sun and Moon, shifts in Earth’s magnetic field, and the distribution of the planet’s mass. (Pic used for representation)(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 01:39 PM IST

IMD sounds red, orange alert for MP; Light showers for Delhi | Weather update

The weather agency has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday.(HT Photo file)

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 09:07 AM IST

Bharat Bandh today: Will BSE, NSE stay open or closed on July 9? Details

Indian financial markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will continue as usual on July 9, 2025, despite the bandh.(PTI file)

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 08:41 AM IST

Bharat Bandh today: What remains open and what shuts down | Full details

More than 25 crore workers from various industries are anticipated to join the strike, potentially leading to major disruptions in banking, transport, and essential services. (ANI file)

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 09:34 AM IST

Why is Indian coder Soham Parekh being accused of ‘scamming’ US startups?

US entrepreneur Suhail Doshi’s post about Soham Parekh triggered a flood of similar experiences shared by founders from startups like Lindy, Fleet AI, and Antimetal.(X)

Updated on Jul 03, 2025 02:36 PM IST

US photographer captures fiery Sun and ISS in ‘frame of a lifetime’

Stunning visuals capture the ISS swiftly crossing the Sun, appearing to streak past in a split second.(Instagram/Andrew McCarthy)

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 12:41 PM IST

Boeing to replace CFO Brian West with ex-Lockheed finance head

Boeing Chief Financial Officer Brian West

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ISS team with Shubhanshu Shukla, studies cancer cells in microgravity

India's Shubhanshu Shukla with three other astronauts and International Space Station (ISS) crew after the Axiom-4 mission's Space-X Dragon spacecraft docked to the ISS, as part of the mission.(@SpaceX)

Updated on Jun 30, 2025 02:13 PM IST

'Despite a woman CM...': BJP demands Mamata's resignation over Kolkata gangrape

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee(ANI)

Published on Jun 30, 2025 12:11 PM IST

Drones, CRPF cover, anti-sabotage checks: How Amarnath Yatra is being secured

Jammu: Pilgrims wait to collect tokens for registration ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, at Saraswati Dham near the railway station, in Jammu, Monday, June 30, 2025. (PTI)

Published on Jun 30, 2025 11:08 AM IST

NHAI dismisses ‘toll-on-bikes’ claim as ‘fake’; Gadkari stands by clarification

Nitin Gadkari debunked the speculative reports that claimed the government intended to levy a toll tax on two-wheelers.

Published on Jun 26, 2025 06:04 PM IST

Shubhanshu Shukla scripts history, becomes first Indian to enter ISS

The four-member Axiom 4 team is led by 65-year-old Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and now director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space. Her teammates include Shubhanshu Shukla (39) from India, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (41) from Poland, and Tibor Kapu (33) from Hungary. (SpaceX)

Updated on Jun 26, 2025 08:26 PM IST

‘Show us poll footage first’: Pawan Khera as ECI invites Rahul Gandhi for talks

Congress leader Pawan Khera pointed out a five-month gap between the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Maharashtra, during which 40 lakh new voters were added, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral roll.(AICC)

Updated on Jun 26, 2025 05:00 PM IST

Axiom 4: Dragon bearing Shubhanshu Shukla, crew successfully docks at ISS

The four-member Axiom 4 team is led by 65-year-old Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and now director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space. (SpaceX)

Updated on Jun 26, 2025 05:35 PM IST

CBSE allows Class 10 board exams twice a year: When will each phase be held?

the results of the February exam will be declared in April and the results of the May session will be announced in June. (File)(HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2025 07:52 PM IST

What changes for Class 10 students after CBSE’s major shift to 2 board exams?

The first phase will be compulsory, while the second will be optional, giving students a chance to improve their scores. (File)(ANI)

Updated on Jun 25, 2025 08:36 PM IST

Two CBSE Class 10 Board exams a year: How will it work? All details inside

Students will be allowed to improve marks in any three subjects, including science, mathematics, social science, and languages. (File)(Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2025 06:13 PM IST

Tharoor shares cryptic post after Kharge's ‘country first’ jibe for Modi praise

Shashi Tharoor’s (L) article has caused friction within the party, with the Congress distancing itself from his remarks on Tuesday.

Updated on Jun 26, 2025 08:29 AM IST

Why Donald Trump believes both Israel and Iran ‘won’ the war: ‘They have a…’

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as he arrives for a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP)

Updated on Jun 25, 2025 02:43 PM IST

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