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Soumili Ray

Soumili Ray

Soumili Ray is a journalist at the Hindustan Times covering national and international affairs. An alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism(ACJ), Soumili holds keen interest in covering national news emphasizing on politics and crime. Outside work, you will find her engrossed in fiction, true crime series, or even better, dancing to her favorite Kathak taals.

Articles by Soumili Ray

IMD issues yellow, orange alerts for southern states amid heavy rain

Most parts of southern India have been reeling under heavy showers as IMD has issued a yellow alert for most districts.(AFP file photo)

Published on Sep 10, 2025 08:40 PM IST

Afghan women recount neglect as Taliban rules block their rescue after quake

Women who are survivors of both, the recent earthquake and the barbaric governance by the Taliban community for the past four years were left trapped under the mounds of debris.(REUTERS)

Published on Sep 07, 2025 01:57 PM IST

Delhi traffic police issue advisory amid rain. See which routes to avoid

Delhi police warned commuters of possible disruptions along the Loha Pul and its adjoining stretches.(ANI Grab )

Updated on Sep 02, 2025 05:33 PM IST

Heavy rainfall disrupts flight operations at Delhi airport, airlines react

Northern India will be experiencing heavy rain, at least till September 5, with IMD issuing red and orange alerts for multiple districts across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.(Raj K Raj /Hindustan Times)

Published on Sep 01, 2025 08:19 PM IST

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram on orange alert as NCR continues to receive rain

Delhi braces for more rainfall on Monday afternoon as IMD issues an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms.(Amit Sharma/ANI)

Updated on Sep 01, 2025 05:05 PM IST

India reels under monsoon fury, rain alerts in multiple states

IMD stated that there would be significant reduction in rainfall activity likely over Jammu and Kashmir from today.(PTI)

Published on Aug 28, 2025 01:58 PM IST

Florida governor says H-1B visas mostly benefit Indians, calls it a ‘total scam’

“Often, people used to say, 'We're getting the cream of the crop from all around the world.' The reality is that's not actually what H1Bs are,” DeSantis argued.(AP file photo)

Updated on Aug 28, 2025 01:29 PM IST

Aamchi Mumbai welcomes Bappa, celebrations kick off | Don't miss these pandals

Celebrated across the country, the festival sees lakhs of devotees gathering in temples and pandals to seek blessings from Lord Ganesh.(HT File Photo)

Published on Aug 27, 2025 03:32 PM IST

Mumbai to Ratnagiri in 4 hours, four ticket options: All about the Ro-Ro ferry

This ferry is the second one in the state after the existing one-hour-long Ro-Ro ferry service between Mumbai and Mandwa (Alibaug).(Bhushan Koyande/Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 27, 2025 01:16 PM IST

Watch: Iconic Manali eatery swept away amid floods, only entrance left standing

The restaurant which stands just a few feet behind the Beas, was seen with only its front wall and door intact.(X)

Updated on Aug 27, 2025 10:59 AM IST

Another dowry death in UP as Ballia man arrested after wife found hanging

The accused was arrested near Bandha Road in Bedua on Monday and sent to jail while efforts are underway to arrest the two other accused, police said.(PTI file photo for representation)

Published on Aug 26, 2025 03:23 PM IST

Australia joins list of countries halting postal services to United States

Earlier on June 27, Australia Post had announced that items sent to and from the US may experience delays due to flight capacity issues, which had then impacted postal operations and delivery services.(Reuters file photo)

Published on Aug 26, 2025 12:34 PM IST

Typhoon Kajiki hits Vietnam: 3 dead; airports shut amid widespread damage

Before making landfall in Vietnam, Kajiki skirted the southern coast of China's Hainan Island on Sunday.(Minh Nguyen/Reuters)

Published on Aug 26, 2025 09:22 AM IST

Part of NH-3 caves in Hoshiarpur amid heavy rain in Punjab | Video

Administration in charge of the affected areas have reportedly launched relief measures and are carrying out evacuations wherever necessary.(Screen grab/PTI)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 04:49 PM IST

Shubhanshu Shukla receives roaring welcome in Lucknow

“Today is a big day for Lucknow. The son of Bharat, the son of Lucknow, set foot in Lucknow,

Published on Aug 25, 2025 10:36 AM IST

Hyderabad horror: Cabbie kills pregnant wife, chops body, throws into river

The motive behind the murder has not been determined yet and further investigations are underway.(Hindustan Times file photo for representation)

Updated on Aug 24, 2025 07:58 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir on orange alert as heavy rains trigger flood-like situation

The regional met department at Leh has also placed regions across Ladakh on a yellow alert, with a forecast of overcast skies over most places.(PTI)

Updated on Aug 24, 2025 01:04 PM IST

Russian oil refinery remains ablaze for third straight day after hit by Ukraine

Selling fuel mainly for export, the facility has an annual capacity of 5 million metric tons of oil, or around 100,000 barrels per day.(Screen grab from X/@Exilenova_plus)

Published on Aug 24, 2025 10:28 AM IST

Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude jolts Kashmir

A Kashmiri man rows his boat in the waters of Dal Lake as it rains in Srinagar, Indian Kashmir August 18, 2025. REUTERS/Sharafat Ali(REUTERS File Photo)

Published on Aug 21, 2025 03:30 PM IST

Screenshot of students' chat after chilling Ahmedabad school murder goes viral

Following the news, massive protests broke out outside the Seventh Day Adventist School in Khokra.(Screen grab/PTI)

Updated on Aug 21, 2025 03:57 PM IST

Delhi Police file attempt to murder case after attack on CM Rekha Gupta

“Further investigation is going on. We are investigating it from all the possible angles,” said Delhi Police.(PTI)

Published on Aug 20, 2025 04:50 PM IST

Student stabbed to death in Ahmedabad, furious mob vandalises school | Video

On Wednesday, a mob ransacked the Seventh Day Adventist School premises and thrashed its staff, reported news agency PTI.(Screen grab/PTI)

Published on Aug 20, 2025 04:14 PM IST

'High-yield C4 bombs in classrooms': Inside threat mail to over 50 Delhi schools

The group also demanded that the schools evacuate and suspend all operations immediately to ‘avoid loss of life’. (Hindustan Times File Photo for representation)

Published on Aug 20, 2025 12:02 PM IST

Over 50 flights affected, Mumbai airport ops hit as heavy rain pounds city

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rain over Mumbai on Wednesday, as the city keeps battling waterlogging and disruptions in commute.(ANI)

Published on Aug 20, 2025 09:30 AM IST

Kerala's coconut economy faces multiple challenges, but there's some hope

For many families, the soaring prices cut deep, altering kitchens and traditions in a state long known as God's Own Country, with reports of mixing cheaper alternatives in place of the increasingly expensive staple, the state's very own, coconut oil.(Unsplash/representational)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 06:29 PM IST

OpenAI rolls out most affordable ChatGPT plan ever, for India | Price & details

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had earlier told HT that he hoped to have something “exciting to share soon”.(AP File Photo for representation)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 05:39 PM IST

IMD alert: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in over 20 states this week

Dry conditions are likely to prevail over the national capital region including Delhi, as the area have not been issued any warning for rainfall today.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 19, 2025 02:06 PM IST

Mumbai local trains face delay amid rain, low visibility and waterlogging

The administration is put on high alert and, with all necessary precautions being taken to avoid any mishap due to the heavy rains.(Punit Paranjpe/AFP)

Published on Aug 18, 2025 04:56 PM IST

Mumbai on red alert, schools closed amid heavy rain, waterlogging

The IMD had earlier issued a red alert on Saturday, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall, with overcast skies, thunderstorms and gusty winds.(Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 18, 2025 02:49 PM IST

PM Modi reviews Delhi sections of UER-II, Dwarka Expressway | Watch

According to the Prime Minister’s office, the projects have been developed under a comprehensive decongestion plan for Delhi.(ANI File Photo)

Published on Aug 17, 2025 02:09 PM IST

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