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The order assumes significance as neither of the two structures is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

SC directs ASI supervision of Mehrauli monuments

Supreme Court directs Archaeological Survey of India to supervise two ancient monuments in Delhi's Mehrauli, protecting Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid from potential demolition by Delhi Development Authority, ensuring heritage preservation.

Alongside Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and the ghat areas of Pune have also been placed under an orange alert for heavy rainfall today.

Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert | Weather updates

Heavy rainfall hit Mumbai, causing waterlogging. IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and surrounding regions, predicting moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next several days.

We all look forward to growing up. We feel it is hip to get older and wiser. But the hardest part of growing up is that your parents are also in turn growing older – the cycle of life in all its glory. (Getty images)

The Spice of Life | Parenting the parents with love, patience

As parents age, children face a challenging role reversal, transitioning from being cared for to becoming caregivers. Providing love, support, and patience becomes crucial while navigating physical and emotional changes, respecting the profound relationship that shaped their lives.

Guru Nanak’s Parkash Gurparb is a major religious occasion for Sikhs worldwide, with many travelling to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to pay homage at the Guru’s birthplace.

Guru Nanak’s birth aniv: Centre denies Sikh jatha permission to visit Pakistan

Centre denies Sikh pilgrims permission to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary, citing security concerns. SGPC condemns the move, calling it an insult to religious sentiments. This marks the first interruption of a long-standing pilgrimage tradition since Partition.

Students appearing for School of Eminence Scheme exam at GSSS Jawahar Nagar boys. The test was conducted at 16 government schools. (File photo)

Online registration for SSC 2026 exams starts from Sept 15

Online SSC 2026 exam registration starts September 15 through schools' UDISE Plus platform. Applications for all candidate categories will be accepted until October 6, with schools required to update profiles and verify student details.

Established during World War II on May 19, 1944, ALC Pune has since grown into a premier rehabilitation centre providing prosthetic support and comprehensive recovery for amputee soldiers, veterans, paramilitary personnel and even civilians. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Operation Sindoor bravehearts recovering at Artificial Limb Centre

Corporal Varun Kumar and two other military personnel are recovering at Pune's Artificial Limb Centre after losing limbs during Operation Sindoor. Doctors are helping them adapt through specialized training, prosthetics, and rehabilitation to regain independence.

Two days after a gunshot was fired at the SUV belonging to former MLA and Congress leader Simarjeet Singh Bains amid a family feud, his brother Paramjit Singh alias Pamma and nephew Jagjot Singh have been booked for attempting to murder the personal assistant (PA) of Bains. (Shutterstock)

Punjab: Brother, nephew booked 2 days after firing at ex-MLA’s SUV

Former MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains' brother Paramjit and nephew Jagjot were booked for attempting to murder his personal assistant after firing at Bains' SUV during a family dispute. Police registered FIR two days after the incident, with no arrests made.

Police investigating the blast site at Jeeda village in Bathinda on Sunday. (HT File)

Bathinda twin blasts: Bomb disposal teams struggle with explosive residue cleanup

Twin blasts in Bathinda's Jeeda village left a father-son duo injured. A 19-year-old law student, Gurpreet Singh, was booked for assembling explosives. Bomb disposal teams continue cleanup, with investigations ongoing into potential radical links.

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Police, villagers nab 3 robbers using drones

Police used drone surveillance to track three robbery suspects in Pune, aided by villagers. The accused were caught after looting ₹2.22 lakh from a house, with past criminal records. Two more suspects remain at large.

Former probationary IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar (HT FILE)

Abducted truck helper from Rabale, rescued from Khedkar’s house in Pune

Police rescued a 22-year-old truck helper abducted after a road accident in Airoli. Found at former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's Pune residence, the victim was forcibly taken by two unidentified men after a minor traffic incident.

The Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston said many of her constituents had been contacting her to express their fear. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

British MP condemns racist sexual attack on Sikh woman

British MP Preet Kaur Gill condemned a racist sexual attack on a Sikh woman in Oldbury, calling for unity against hate crimes. West Midlands Police are investigating the racially aggravated assault, with perpetrators telling the victim she "does not belong here."

Students appearing for School of Eminence Scheme exam at GSSS Jawahar Nagar boys. The test was conducted at 16 government schools. (File photo)

Maharashtra to hold TET on November 23, online registration starts today

Maharashtra will conduct Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) on November 23 for Classes 1-8 teachers. Online registration starts September 15, closes October 3. Two-level exam with single application, mandatory for teaching across state schools.

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Elderly Sikh woman detained by US immigration authorities

A 73-year-old undocumented Sikh woman was detained by ICE during a routine check-in in California, sparking community protests. Her family and local officials are demanding her release, criticizing the immigration enforcement as unjust.

A farmer in his lotus farm in Kunde, Ferozepur. (Sanjeev Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Turning mud into gold: Lotus farming blossoms, boosts farmers’ income in Ferozepur

Farmers in Ferozepur's border villages are transforming waterlogged lands by cultivating lotus, earning ₹2 lakh per acre. They harvest lotus flowers, stems, and seeds, diversifying crops and increasing income through innovative aqua farming techniques.

n the past 45 days alone, as many as 45 e-buses have suffered breakdowns due to battery issues, forcing PMPML to reduce the frequency of scheduled services. (HT FILE)

PMPML imposes 55 crore fine on Olectra Greentech

PMPML fined Olectra Greentech ₹55 crore for repeated electric bus breakdowns due to battery issues. 45 e-buses malfunctioned in 45 days, disrupting city transport. 25 buses will have battery replacements, with potential further action if problems persist.

Only four applicants had their appeals upheld by a federal court this year.

30 Khalistan-linked asylum appeals junked by Canadian courts this year

Canadian courts have dismissed 30 Khalistan-linked asylum appeals this year, rejecting claims of potential persecution. Most applicants citing Sikhs for Justice involvement or Khalistan Referendum voting cards failed to convince judges of genuine risk upon returning to India.

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