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'LOVE NOT PENAL': COURT ON MINOR RELATIONSHIPS
“Love is not penal, and it cannot become one,” the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, underlining that young couples, even those just short of attaining majority, must be “left alone” if they have entered into genuine romantic relationships.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times
New law looks to ban online money games
IT PROPOSES A BAN ON GAMES WITH REAL MONEY WINNINGS, BUT CLEARS WAY FOR E-SPORTS
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times
South vs South: Oppn names ex-SC judge Reddy as V-P pick
Former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy will be the Opposition’s candidate for the vice-presidential election, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday, pitching the September 9 poll as a battle between those who uphold the Constitution and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), where National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan began his political life.
3 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
India to open vs China in Asia Cup, Pakistan pull out
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) confirmed on Tuesday that Pakistan will not be participating in the Asia Cup and will be replaced by Bangladesh as it announced the schedule for the August 29-September 7 competition to be held in Rajgir, Bihar.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative
In 2006, Clive Humby, a mathematician and data scientist, delivered a talk titled “Data is the new oil”. He emphasised that similar to oil, data is valuable, but only when refined and processed.
4 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
24 dead in 4 days of Maha rainfall; Monorails halted
Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc across various parts of Maharashtra over the last four days, claiming the lives of 24 people, with financial capital Mumbai particularly hit the hardest on Tuesday, when several suburban trains were cancelled and two Monorail trains with over 500 passengers aboard got stuck between stations, requiring a three-and-a-half hour long rescue operation.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Fit-again Renuka back, Shafali misses the cut
No surprises, no gambles. Chief selector Neetu David and Co. resisted the temptation to tinker, announcing a World Cup squad that mirrors the one from the recent triumphant ODI series against England.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
DIFFERENTLY ABLED GIRL GANG-RAPED IN ASSAM, 4 HELD
Three men have been arrested and a boy detained in Sribhumi district of Assam in connection with the gang rape and torture of a 15-year-old girl with hearing and speech disabilities, police said on Tuesday.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Cotton exempted from import duty till Sep 30
The government has exempted cotton imports from all customs duties for 43 days starting Tuesday, aiming to stabilise domestic prices and help garment exporters compete against rivals in the American market where the Trump administration has imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
RS clears mines bill amid Oppn walkout
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to introduce several key changes to the country's mining framework to modernise the sector.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Relieved my family is safe: Rubina on Himachal floods
Actor Rubina Dilaik has described her return from flood and landslide-hit Himachal Pradesh to Mumbai as nothing short of a miracle.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Inter-state meet: Top stars chase Tokyo berths
The National Inter State Athletics meet starting in Chennai on Wednesday will be the last opportunity for Indian athletes to book their places for the World Championships in Tokyo.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
‘Over 50,000 CM Shri applications in 4 days’
Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday that the newly launched CM Shri Schools have received over 50,000 applications in four days after the admissions commenced on August 15.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Over 120 crew members of Ranveer Singh's upcoming film hospitalised
Actor Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar has hit an unexpected roadblock after a mass food poisoning incident on its Ladakh shoot. On Sunday, August 17, more than 120 crew members fell ill and were admitted to SNM Hospital in Leh, officials confirmed.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Delhi HC bench upholds Luxor founder’s will in wife’s favour
A division bench of the Delhi High Court on Tuesday affirmed a single judge's order confirming the validity of Luxor Group founder DK Jain’s (DKJ) will, vesting his entire estate to his wife, Usha Jain.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Electronics shop owner held for staff death in fire
A day after four staffers of an electronics showroom died in a fire on the premises in west Delhi's Raja Garden, police on Tuesday arrested the owner, Manas Mahajan, for alleged negligence that led to five people being trapped on the second floor of the building.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Achyut Potdar dies in Mumbai
Actor Achyut Potdar, known for his roles in Parineeta (2005), 3 Idiots (2009) and Dabangg 2 (2012), died in Mumbai on Monday evening. He was days away from turning 91.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
SKIPPER SHWETA HELPS SOUTH DELHI POST WIN OVER EAST DELHI
A cameo from skipper Shweta Sehrawat guided South Delhi Superstarz to a 15-run victory over East Delhi Riders in a rain-affected contest reduced to eight overs per side in the women’s edition of the Delhi Premier League.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Haldiram scouts deals to enter southern mkt
MUMBAI: Temasek-backed Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd is scouting for acquisitions to expand its pan-India presence, particularly in the South, two people aware the matter said.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Zelenskyy suits up!
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ditched his trademark olive-green military gear for an all-black suit, sans tie, when he met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
FIR FILED OVER ATTACK ON MCD STAFF CAPTURING DOGS IN ROHINI
NEW DELHI: A group of dog lovers allegedly assaulted Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) staff and damaged their vehicle ‘on Monday afternoon when officials tried to capture a stray dog at Government Sarvodaya School in Rohini Sector 16, police said.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
NDMC taxation to fall in line with rest of city
OVERHAUL ON THE CARDS e Bill empowers NDMC to adopt Unit Area Method, like MCD. e NDMC uses rent-based assessments now; MCD shifted in 2004. e 2009 UAM attempt stalled; courts required parliamentary reforms. e Amendments promises transparency, fewer disputes, smoother collections.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
India needs pool of 50 astronauts, says Modi
India needs to build a pool of 40-50 astronauts ready to lead future space missions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his interaction with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who has returned after spending 20 days in space as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
It's about respecting the culture: Nora on Tamil debut
Actor Nora Fatehi says she is very happy with where she's at in her career.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
CABINET APPROVES STIPEND HIKE FOR GOVT NURSING STAFF IN DELHI
The Delhi government in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved a hike in the monthly stipend of government hospital nursing interns from ₹500 to ₹13,150. This was the first revision in their salaries in the past 27 years, government functionaries said.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Zelensky, allies crank up charm offensive to keep Trump at ease
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky made sure to be on his best behaviour for a crucial Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump —and it paid off.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
SC junks Bengal review plea against cancelling school appointments
The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of review petitions filed by the West Bengal government, the state school service commission and others challenging its April 3 ruling that annulled the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff in state-run and aided schools.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
‘Love is not penal: SC on minors’ relationships
“Love is not penal, and it cannot become one,” the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, underlining that young couples, even those just short of attaining majority, must be “left alone” if they have entered into genuine romantic relationships.
4 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
US accuses India of ‘profiteering’ from Russian energy purchases
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday accused India of “profiteering” by purchasing Russian energy cheaply and reselling refined energy products in global markets while defending Washington’s decision not to punish China for similar trade with Russia.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Ketamine Queen pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case
Jasveen Sangha, infamously known as the “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that led to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.
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