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2 dead in fire at cell unit in Andheri-E

Two workers were killed in a fire that broke out at a lithium-ion cell production unit in Andheri East on Wednesday evening.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Airlines told to submit data on avg fares during IndiGo chaos

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has sought data on average domestic fares charged by airlines in the first half of December 2025, two officials aware of the development confirmed to HT.

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January 08, 2026

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PM, NETANYAHU, DISCUSS GAZA, BILATERAL TIES

NEW DELHI: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the implementation of the Gaza peace plan on Wednesday, and the two leaders also discussed ways to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership and to advance cooperation in counter-terrorism.

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January 08, 2026

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I've never seen this softer side of him: Lin Laishram on Randeep Hooda as dad-to-be

Actor-couple Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram, who tied the knot in November 2023, announced in December 2025 that they are expecting their first child.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Nayar, learning on the coaching job

Abhishek Nayar looked relaxed as he sat on stage during a pre-Women’s Premier League (WPL) news conference.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Rubio to meet Danish officials as US plans to take over Greenland

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over Greenland, the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of Denmark.

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January 08, 2026
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Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies

{ ALDRICH AMES } 1941-2026

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Porsche car crash: SC seeks state’s response on bail pleas of accused

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Maharashtra government on the bail pleas filed by two of the accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case after the Bombay high court refused to grant them relief last month.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

The newest trend-setter: Mahindra XUV 7XO

For many buyers, an SUV isn't just a car; it's a status symbol.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

ED attaches ₹400-cr assets in probe against Jaypee Group

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Wednesday that it has attached assets worth ₹400 crore as part of its money laundering probe against the Jaypee Group.

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January 08, 2026

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US govt adds B’desh, Nepal among other nations to visa bond policy list

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration has put 25 more countries on a list of nations whose citizens could be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the US, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

EC: Age gap issue led to Amartya Sen notice

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday served notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen at his ancestral residence at Bolpur in West Bengal's Birbhum district to address a discrepancy in his voter enumeration form.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Shefali recalls leaving first marriage for self-worth

Actor Shefali

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

HC freezes govt action on Vedanta’s offshore oil block

In relief to Vedanta Ltd, the Delhi High Court has ordered status quo on the Union government's direction asking the company to stop operations and hand over the CB-OS/2 offshore oil and gas block in Gujarat to the Oil and Natural Gas Corp.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

B’DESH TO RESUME PAKISTAN FLIGHTS FROM JANUARY 29 AFTER A DECADE

Bangladesh's flag carrier will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Pakistan's largest city Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between the two countries after over a decade, officials said on Wednesday.

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January 08, 2026

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Bella for direction? Kristen Stewart is open to helming Twilight remake

Hollywood actor Kristen Stewart would welcome the chance to step behind the camera for the Twilight films if the opportunity ever arises, revealing she would be more than willing to direct a future remake of the blockbuster franchise.

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January 08, 2026
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ICC willing to address concerns about playing in India: BCB

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged to work closely with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and ensure the team’s “full and uninterrupted participation”, the national body (BCB) said on Wednesday as uncertainty over it playing T20 World Cup games in India continued.

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January 08, 2026

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ED makes new extradition bid for Mahadev app chief

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a fresh extradition request to the UAE regarding Mahadev app co-founder Sourabh Chandrakar, who was first detained in Dubai in 2024 but was subsequently released, asking authorities in the ‘West Asian country to “provisionally arrest” him so that the process to bring the alleged mastermind of a 6,000 crore illegal betting syndicate can begin, senior officials in the agency told HT.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Bethell's maiden ton lifts England

Jacob Bethel fulfilled his potential with a maiden Test century Wednesday as England builta fragile 19-run second-innings lead with two wickets remaining to give themselves a glimmer of hope in the final Ashes Test.

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January 08, 2026

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Pak eyes defence pact with B’desh, sale of JF-17 aircraft

The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held talks on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, Pakistan’s military said, as Islamabad widens its arms supply ambitions and beefs up ties with Bangladesh.

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January 08, 2026

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Fadnavis, Congress slam local units for Ambernath alliance

MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday blamed “a breach of discipline” for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s alliances with archrival Congress and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in civic bodies in Ambernath and Akola.

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January 08, 2026

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Snow, ice ground hundreds of flights

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January 08, 2026

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Pak-hired firms lobbied hard in US to aid its outreach during Op Sindoor

WASHINGTON: Pakistan's lobbying firms in Washington DC mounted a major effort to aid Islamabad’s outreach to top US politicians during and after Operation Sindoor, according to disclosures filed with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Are deletions in SIR of poll rolls mostly about double counting?

Districtwise share in total deletion during SIR vs share in total electors growth

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Pakistan eyes defence pact with B'desh, JF-17 jets sale

The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held talks on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, Pakistan's military said, as Islamabad widens its arms supply ambitions and beefs up ties with Bangladesh.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Anand, Niemann share lead on Day 1

Viswanathan Anand and Hans Niemann shared the top spot on 2.5 points and Carissa Yip emerged sole leader in the women’s competition after the first day of rapid competition in the seventh Tata Steel Chess India here on Wednesday.

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January 08, 2026

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Clearing the air about the pollution in Delhi

Every winter, Delhi's air turns hostile.

3 min  |

January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Not asked for dogs’ killing, roads need to be dog-free: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it has not ordered the killing of stray dogs and emphasised that roads and institutional premises must be kept free of strays in the interest of public safety, even as it came down hard on municipal authorities across states and Union territories for failing to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules and made scathing remarks.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Trump admin advises more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines

WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new slate of dietary guidelines that recommends ‘Americans eat more protein and less sugar than previously advised and that consumers avoid highly processed foods to achieve a healthy diet.

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January 08, 2026

Hindustan Times Mumbai

Let constitutional morality guide judicial independence

On the occasion of the 77th Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant articulated an idea of constitutional morality that is deeply embedded in the Constitution.

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January 08, 2026