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Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Off the eaten path
The world is obsessed with Peruvian, Filipino, Georgian, West African and Russian food. Why aren't they on our menus? There’s a twist in this recipe
4 min |
June 06, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
CBSE drops Coempt’s portal for re-evaluation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has dropped Coempt Edu Teck’s OnMark platform for the re-evaluation of Class 12 answer scripts over security concerns, officials said on Friday, with student and examination data migrated to infrastructure under the board’s direct control.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
No change in eligibility for IIT admissions: JAB
There will be no change in the minimum 75% marks criterion for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) through JEE (Advanced) 2026, the Joint Admission Board (JAB) clarified on Thursday amid demands for one-time relaxation in Class 12 eligibility requirements.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Iran war: Trump's allies, critics worry he risks getting boxed in
President Donald Trump is facing warnings from foes and allies alike that he's getting boxed in on the Iran war, a conflict he sold as a brief military incursion but that has since settled into a holding pattern.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
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Retail gave NRI, FPI exits in Rajesh Exports
A clutch of non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested a chunk of their shareholding over the past three years at the expense of small retail shareholders in Rajesh Exports, the company in regulatory crosshairs for alleged misrepresentation of financial statements.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
What will it take for this flight to take off?
Facing soaring costs across fronts, airlines in India sounded the alarm to the authorities.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
British PM says Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over murder
Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused US tech tycoon Elon Musk on Thursday of “trying to whip up division” in Britain following anger over the police handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
For victims of blaze, hopes of healing turned into grief
For the 21 people who died, the fire at an illegal bed-and-breakfast in south Delhi's Hauz Rani, was a cruel twist of fate.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Pant to work on playing the situation: Asst coach
The last two months have been among the most difficult in Rishabh Pant's cricketing career since his remarkable comeback from a life-threatening car accident.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Iran footballers say how the war affects their preparations
Iran are heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament's history.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Big funds may drive greenfield infra PPPs
Private equity firms, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds may get to invest across a range of infrastructure projects at the earliest stage as part of a new public-private partnership (PPP) model, two people aware of the plans said.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
‘Theaterisation needed but cannot be rushed’
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday pitched theaterisation as key to future combat readiness, while stressing that a military reform this big demands careful execution.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
DKS keeps finance, Priyank gets home
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1 min |
June 05, 2026
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Final CBSE OSM contract cost rose ₹10 crore for same work
Between the first two tenders issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education for on-screen marking, and the work order for the third, which was issued to the bidder Coempt Ed Teck, the estimated contract value increased by ₹10 crore for the same volume of work, from ₹28 crore to ₹38.46 crore, a review of the three documents shows.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Let's make critical minerals deal work
The US-India pact and similar frameworks are vital for managing the inevitable China shock
4 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
CBSE 3-language rule defies earlier decision
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) directive to roll out a three-language requirement for Class 9 students from July 1 apparently defies a decision its own governing body ratified months earlier that implementation should wait until NCERT released dedicated textbooks, according to meeting minutes seen by HT.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Can the Premier League’s assist king drive Portugal?
They will need the leadership qualities of Bruno and his form to do justice to a roster full of talent
3 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
SC asks Centre for timeline on Commercial Courts Rules, 2021
Concerned over the mounting backlog of so-called execution proceedings across the country, the Supreme Court has sought a clear timeline from the Union government for notifying the long-pending Commercial Courts Rules, 2021, while indicating that if the Centre is unwilling to move forward with the framework, high courts should consider independently establishing dedicated “District Execution Cells” to expedite enforcement of decrees.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
CBSE’s OSM contract value up by 37% despite same workload
Between the first two tenders issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education for on-screen marking (OSM), and the work order for the third, which was issued to the successful bidder Coempt Edu Teck, the estimated contract value increased by ₹20 crore for the same volume of work, from ₹228 crore to ₹238.46 crore, a review of the three documents shows.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
A teenager and a qualifier to face-off in women's final
Andreeva, third youngest finalist this century, will meet Chwalinska, only the second qualifier in a Slam final in Open Era
3 min |
June 05, 2026
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SC closes WFI appeal against Vinesh Phogat
The Supreme Court on Thursday closed proceedings in Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) appeal against wrestler Vinesh Phogat's participation in Asian Games selection trials after she failed to qualify, clarifying it should not be seen as a “reiteration” of the Delhi high court’s adverse observations against the federation on May 22.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
UPSC implements face authentication for prelims exam
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) implemented real-time face authentication across all examination venues during the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, held on May 24, a government statement said on Thursday, adding that the move was aimed at preventing impersonation and strengthening the integrity of the examination process.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Real risk of Ukraine war escalating, warns Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Wednesday of a “real” risk of the Ukraine war escalating, as Kyiv showcases its ability to strike deep inside Russian territory.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
After 21 died, owner filed to renew expired licence
B&B fire likely began in restaurant running on tea-and-snacks permit that had lapsed
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Modi, Rodriguez discuss energy ties
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3 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Making Delhi dust-free is our environmental duty
World Environment Day is not merely an occasion for reflection. It is rather a call to action.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Hezbollah rejects truce deal; US House rebukes Trump on Iran
Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant group demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as more fighting there hampered efforts to end the Iran war.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
4 Iranian oil tankers pass Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade
Four Iranian-flagged oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a first since April 15 and the US blockade of Iranian ports, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
India, UK unveil new initiatives on maritime security, key minerals
India and the UK on Thursday launched new initiatives to enhance joint work in maritime security and critical minerals as external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his British counterpart Yvette Cooper reviewed security and economic cooperation and discussed the fallout of the West Asia conflict.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
Can the Aravallis be saved now?
A new high-powered committee, if truly independent, is the right instrument
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