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22 electronics projects get govt nod

Five companies from Apple's vendor ecosystem are among 22 electronics manufacturing proposals approved by the government under its component manufacturing scheme, with investments expected to reach ₹41,863 crore, an official aware of the matter said on Friday.

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

WILL SMITH AND HIS COMPANY SUED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Hollywood actor Will Smith and his company have been sued by a musician who was part of the actor's 2025 tour for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation, NBC News, People and The Guardian reported on Friday.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

China taxes condoms, drugs to spur birth rate

China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Israel seeks to harvest Iran’s domestic unrest

n December 29, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US to brief President Donald Trump on Iran's rebuilding of its missile capabilities after June 2025.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Trump, Tehran trade threats as Iran stir grows

US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

India seeks weekly Russian oil import data amid US trade talks

India is asking refiners for weekly disclosures of Russian and US oil purchases, people familiar with the matter said, adding that they expect Russian crude imports to dip below | million barrels per day as New Delhi seeks to clinch a trade deal with Washington.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

18 HELD IN ASSAM FOR BURNING COUPLE ALIVE

Eighteen people were arrested on Friday in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district for their alleged involvement in the killing of a couple who were beaten and burnt alive on suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

HOME MINISTRY RESTORES POWERS OF LADAKH L-G TO CLEAR PROJECTS

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday restored the delegation of powers to the lieutenant governor of Ladakh for appraisal and approval of projects costing up to ₹100 crore under the delegation of financial powers rules (DFPRS).

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

‘Not easy when you miss out knowing you had it’

MUMBAI: Koneru Humpy’s World Rapid title defence last weekend ended with an undefeated run, another medal, a mistake in her last-round endgame that handed her a bronze over the gold in sight.

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Taking on Trump, from the Big Apple

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral stint will have a resonance beyond New York

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

B’desh invites India for ODI, T20I series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series in September.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Govt clears 22 E-projects, eyes Apple manufacturing boost

Five companies from Apple's vendor ecosystem are among 22 electronics manufacturing proposals approved by the government under its component manufacturing scheme, with investments expected to reach ₹41,863 crore, an official aware of the matter said on Friday.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Maduro open to US dialogue on drugs, oil

President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

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B'desh: Kin of attacked Hindu man say unable to understand motive

The family of Khokon Chandra Das on Friday recounted the horrors of brutal attack on him, saying that the motive of the mob behind the attack was unclear as he was a peaceful man.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Forecast see chances of El Nino onset this year

El Nino conditions may emerge in July-August-September this year, early forecasts suggest.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Between strategic autonomy and global opportunity

India stands at an inflection point — a country aspiring all-round growth navigating stormy global currents while staying true to an increasingly self-defined vision of national purpose.

4 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Mamata to visit Delhi soon as TMC gears up to intensify SIR protests

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is likely to escalate its protest against the Election Commission (EC) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee hinted on Friday, saying that West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will soon go to Delhi to challenge the poll panel.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed

FORTY FOUR BJP CANDIDATES, 22 SHIV SENA AND TWO NCP (LED BY AJIT PAWAR) HAVE NO OPPONENTS AGAINST THEM

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Does Shami have another ODI title hunt left in him?

Selectors have an opportunity to widen the fast bowling pool in the ODI series against New Zealand

3 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

After months of negligence, key officials face action over deadly Indore water crisis

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday ordered the suspension of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) additional commissioner and Public Health Engineering (PHE) department engineer, and transferred the municipal commissioner, finally cracking down on errant senior officials who allegedly sat on complaints of contaminated water for at least six months before a spate of deaths sparked national outrage.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

‘Accused tried to manage situation’

Manipulation alleged

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Fit-again Gill to make competitive return

The last couple of weeks have been far from ideal for India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Probe team seeks records from SGPC

MISSING SAROOPS

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Device row: Gzb cop let off with warning

GHAZIABAD: A Ghaziabad police officer, seen in a recent viral video telling slum dwellers they were from Bangladesh after pretending to use a device that could determine if they were illegal immigrants, has been let off with a “strict warning”, officials said Friday.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

BJP MLA among four booked in Ballari clash, SP suspended

BJP’S JANARDHANA REDDY, EX-MIN SRIRAMULU AND 2 OTHERS HAVE BEEN BOOKED FOR THE VIOLENCE: POLICE

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

MAN SUSPECTED OF BEING B'DESHI ASSAULTED IN BIHAR

Police on Friday said they had booked two men in Bihar’s Supaul district for allegedly assaulting a daily-wage labourer after mistaking him for a Bangladeshi national.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Glow up, please

2026 is looking good for Vir Das. He's directing a movie, touring, crafting new comedy. It can get even better, he believes. Less GRWM, more cuddling: less AI, more IRL moments. Here's what he's manifesting (and skipping) in the New Year

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

India must speak out against the fringe’s attack on Christmas

The only way to stop bullies is to look them in the eye. Our condemnation should be unequivocal and immediate

4 min  |

January 03, 2026

Hindustan Times Amritsar

{ WARNING AGAINST OBSCENE CONTENT } Govt issues 72-hr ultimatum to Musk’s X as Grok churns out sexualised photos

CHATBOT GROK ACKNOWLEDGED CREATING SEXUALISED IMAGES OF MINORS, VIOLATING ITS OWN ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Amritsar

Hindustan Times Amritsar

Suffering transformed into acts of beauty

A Good Life by Jerry Pinto uses stories of patients, doctors and caregivers to raise awareness about inclusive approaches to medical care for those living with illness

4 min  |

January 03, 2026