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Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati. (Deepak Gupta/ HT Photo)

Mayawati seeks action against MP minister for his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Mayawati demands action against Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for "disgusting" remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, criticizing his comments as indecent and potentially harmful to national unity after Operation Sindoor.

The 2019 move was historic. For the first time, Delhi Police had a headquarters they could call their own at Jai Singh Road. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Delhi Police headquarters evolution a reflection of the Capital

Delhi Police's headquarters evolved through five locations, reflecting the city's growth from Partition to modern era. The 2019 Jai Singh Road complex, a 17-storey glass tower, symbolizes the force's transformation, consolidating operations under one roof for the first time.

The outage, which officials say is one of the longest in recent years, is expected to affect more than half of the city’s population.

Bengaluru to face 3-day Cauvery water supply shutdown starting today. Check details here

Bengaluru will experience a three-day Cauvery water supply shutdown starting September 15 for emergency maintenance. BWSSB warns residents to store water, with core areas most affected and pumping stations temporarily closed to ensure future water efficiency.

The performance, shared on X by author Nandita Iyer, featured Kalamandalam artists.

Bengaluru traffic woes get a Kathakali twist in hilarious Onam stage performance. Watch

Kathakali artists humorously depicted Bengaluru's traffic chaos during an Onam performance, mocking endless jams and commuters' frustrations. Their satirical dance highlighted the city's mounting vehicle congestion, with 58,913 new private vehicles added in August.

The container ship with hazardous cargo capsized off Kerala coast on May 25 this year. (AFP)

Shipwreck: MSC seeks to cap liability at 132 crore, Kerala demands 9,531 crore

MSC seeks to limit shipwreck liability to 132 crore, while Kerala demands 9,531 crore. The dispute involves massive environmental damage, livelihood losses, and a legal battle over compensation for coastal communities affected by the MSC Elsa 3 maritime disaster.

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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