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EU braces for far-right Simion win in Romania

The European Union is bracing for yet another far-right politician to join the 27-nation club of leaders, with George Simion the favourite to win Romania's presidential election on Sunday.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Presidential Reference Has Echoes of a Review Petition

Many issues arise from the presidential reference listing 14 questions that were made to the Supreme Court this week, in the aftermath of the apex court's judgment in the case involving the pendency of gubernatorial assent for a clutch of Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly.

4 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

UN Cuts 2025 India GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3%

The UN report said that the global economy is at a precarious juncture

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Portugal PM Eyes Win as Campaigning Ends

Portuguese political parties were wrapping up their campaigns on Lisbon's streets on Friday ahead of a general election, on Sunday - the country's third early vote in as many years - that polls indicate is unlikely to yield a stable government.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Can judiciary prescribe timelines to Prez, Guv on bills?: Experts weigh in

The Supreme Court's April 8 judgment directing the President and Governors to act within a time-bound framework on bills passed by state legislatures has sparked an extraordinary constitutional moment.

3 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

India's precision strikes targeting Pak facilities achieved twofold goal

India resorted to a mix of precision strikes with drones targeting key Pakistani security and intelligence facilities and attacks with heavier long-range weapons such as the BrahMos cruise missile on terrorist and military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, adding that the purpose was twofold.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Fossil palm leaves reveal state's tropical past during early Eocene

A team of researchers has discovered fossilized palm leaf fragments dating back to the Early Eocene, around 55-52 million years ago, in the Gurha lignite mine of Bikaner, marking the first such find from Rajasthan.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

As Trump Targets DEI, Republican-Led States Escalate Crackdown

Republican-led states are accelerating efforts to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, expanding from higher education to other government functions since President Donald Trump fully embraced the movement.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Now, row over MP Dy CM's remark on forces

Madhya Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Friday said the country, its army and soldiers have 'bowed down at the feet' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Adani Airport cuts ties with Celebi

Adani Airport Holdings on Thursday had said that it has terminated the ground handling concession agreements with Turkey-based firm Celebi for both the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Russia, Ukraine Hold First Peace Talks in 3 Years Amid Low Hopes

Russia and Ukraine on Friday held their first direct peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow's 2022 invasion, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered negotiations that officials and observers expected to yield little immediate progress on stopping the 3-year-old war.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

PM Modi to Visit State on May 22, Offer Prayers at Bikaner Temple

In his first visit to Rajasthan after the completion of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive on May 22.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Israeli airstrikes kill 93 in Gaza as Trump wraps up his Mid East visit

At least 93 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, on Friday, as US President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Group prep, cricket & a coach on a mission: How India got its 86th GM

In the oasis town of Al-Ain in Abu Dhabi, a group of young Indian chess players from Tamil Nadu have been training together, exchanging opening ideas, rigging up quick cricket sessions with squeeze balls and exam pads inside their coach's hotel room, and chasing GM norms.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

To get best out of Bumrah, solid back-up crew needed

With the Indian team about to get a new captain for the England series, it will be interesting to see the approach the skipper, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, will want to adopt.

3 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Trump Wraps Gulf Visit in UAE With Investment Blitz

US President Donald Trump on Friday concluded his Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi after overseeing the signing of another raft of multi-billion-dollar deals, while also securing a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the UAE.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Appear with non-functioning lok adalats' records, HC tells law secy

The Rajasthan high court on Thursday directed the principal secretary of the law and legal affairs department to remain present in person during the next hearing along with all relevant records pertaining to the appointment, extension, and refusal to extend the tenure of permanent members of the permanent lok adalats.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Steps planned to boost confidence at Indo-Pak border

The Indian Army on Thursday said it will push \"confidence building measures\" along the border with Pakistan \"to reduce the alertness level\" there, hours after Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar said that the May 10 ceasefire between the Indian and Pakistani armies was extended till May 18.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

When it mattered, why did Bollywood choose silence?

Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Amid Divorce drama, Ravi calls rumoured girlfriend ‘a lifeline’

Actor Jayam Ravi, also known as Ravi Mohan, has issued a detailed statement on Instagram following estranged wife Aarti Ravi’s public remarks and his recent appearance with rumoured girlfriend Bengaluru-based singer and healer Kenishaa Francis (bottom inset).

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

MPs, diplomats to take govt's message on 'Sindhoor' to world

The government plans to send teams of political leaders, former diplomats and experts to countries in key regions of the world to articulate India's point of view on the Pahalgam terror attack late last month and the subsequent clashes with Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Russia-Ukraine War Tops Agenda at EU Leaders' Security Summit in Albania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the leaders of dozens of European countries and organisations for a one-day summit in Albania's capital, on Friday, to discuss security and defence challenges across the continent, with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine at the top of the agenda.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Greenko Eyes New Deal for Orix Stake

The founders of clean energy producer Greenko Energy Holdings are still working on purchasing Orix Corp.'s stake in the company, despite the Japanese financial group's announcement cancelling the sale, said people familiar with the matter.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

How well will IPL teams recover from the break?

Some teams have lost players, others have lost momentum but at this critical point, they will need to find a way to win matches

4 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Goyal to Decide on QCO Deadline for Appliances

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has agreed to consider the domestic industry's request to extend the implementation timeline of the quality control order (QCO) for various electrical appliances, an official statement said on Friday.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

India Walking the Talk on Climate Action: Minister

India is deeply committed to contributing to climate action with the urgency it demands, despite its minimal role in the climate crisis, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Friday.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Mining mafia attack cops, set vehicle afire

The mining mafia in Rajasthan attacked the police and set the vehicle of a circle officer on fire in Sawai Madhopur on Thursday, with a tractor trolley driver losing his life in the incident, SP Mamta Gupta said on Friday.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Single now, but who can predict the future: Stebin on dating buzz with Nupur Sanon

No, singer Stebin Ben and actor Nupur Sanon aren't dating, yet.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Real-time water monitoring stations along Yamuna soon

The Delhi government will for the first time install 32 water quality monitoring stations at the Yamuna and city's drains for obtaining real-time pollution data for quick intervention, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

1 min  |

May 17, 2025

Hindustan Times Rajasthan

Cases of cops linked to crimes on the rise

Law enforcement agencies have recorded rising cases of police and jail personnel being involved in criminal collusion.

2 min  |

May 17, 2025