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A Bihar puzzle the BJP waits to solve
In the end, the 2025 Bihar election will be about the party's ability to shield its allies even as it outgrows them
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October 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Haryana asks Centre to let CBI probe death of ex-Punjab DGP’s son: Official
The Haryana government has urged the Centre to order a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged murder of the son of former Punjab director general of police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa and former Congress minister Razia Sultana, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Russia will never bow to US pressure: Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would never bow to pressure from the United States or any other foreign power, and cautioned that it would deliver an “overwhelming” response to any military strikes deep inside Russia.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
'Felt bad seeing Shanaya struggle; ek film ruk gayi, doosri delay hui'
Actor Sanjay Kapoor has been enjoying his second innings, having marked 30 years in the industry and turning 60 last week (October 17).
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Ministry expands list of industries that are minimal polluters
The Union environment ministry has expanded the list of industries under the “white category” — industries exempted from obtaining both consent to establish (CTE) and consent to operate (CTO) from state pollution control boards.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Local body elections after HC verdict on quota: T'gana govt
The Telangana cabinet chaired by chief minister ‘A Revanth Reddy on Thursday decided not to go ahead with the elections to the local bodies in the state, till the state high court delivers its judgment on extending 42% reservations to the other backward classes (OBCs).
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Ranbir and I are fiercely protective of each other
Growing up in the public eye as the children of actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor and part of a celebrated film family, siblings Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and actor Ranbir Kapoor have always had each other's backs. Even after Riddhima married Delhi-based businessman Bharat Sahni and moved to the Capital, her bond with Ranbir has remained as strong as ever.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
TIME TO HIT RESET AFTER THE FESTIVITIES
From sugar crashes to smog blues, here's your gentle post-Diwali detox guide, to reset your body, refresh your skin, and breathe easy again
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
AQI news is not just for the next Insta Story: Mira Rajput
As the air quality in Delhi and Mumbai dipped sharply after Diwali celebrations, actor Shahid Kapoor's wife, content creator Mira Rajput Kapoor, took to social media to call out the continued practice of bursting firecrackers, urging people to stop normalising it under the guise of \"tradition\" or \"fun for kids\".
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Bad air still leading global cause of early deaths, killed 7.9mn in 2023, study finds
Air pollution remained the world’s deadliest environmental threat in 2023, contributing to 7.9 million deaths globally and exacerbating noncommunicable diseases and dementia, according to the sixth State of Global Air report released on Wednesday.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Inquiry finds recurring RAT activations on Boeing 787s
When Air India Flight 117’s emergency power system deployed unexpectedly during a landing in Birmingham on October 4, it was part of a pattern affecting dozens of the aircraft-a Boeing 787 — worldwide, the aviation regulator has learnt.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
India's forest area rank improves from 10th to 9th in FAO report
India's total forest area ranking has improved to ninth from 10th even as it has maintained its third position worldwide in terms of annual forest gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
In a first, 150 indigenous dogs getting commando op training
NEW DELHI: Over 150 indigenous Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound dogs are being trained for the first time by the Border Security Force (BSF) to undertake high-risk commando operations across India’s eastern and western frontiers and in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas, officials aware of the development said.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
RJD CANDIDATE CRIES FOUL AFTER HER CANDIDATURE IS CANCELLED
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday cancelled the nomination of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Shweta Suman from the Mohania assembly seat during scrutiny, officials said.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Nitish set to hit Bihar poll trail with 80 rallies
Chief minister Nitish Kumar may address 80 rallies across Bihar as he is set to launch the ruling alliance’s elections blitz, JD (U) leaders aware of the matter said on Wednesday.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Women in focus as Tejashwi vows job security, salary hike
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav announced on Wednesday thatall contractual workers engaged in various Bihar government departments and around 200,000 “community mobilisers” among “Jeevika Didis” would be made permanent, and given a monthly salary of 330,000, if the INDIA bloc comes to power in the upcoming assembly elections.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Soha Ali Khan's kitchen remedy is the glow-up trick of the season
As Bhai Dooj wraps up the festive week, actor Soha Ali Khan is giving fans an easy skincare fix to bring back their glow after all the celebrations. Soha shared her quick 2-minute homemade face pack made using simple kitchen ingredients like gram flour, turmeric, sandalwood, curd, honey and rose water.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Tellis released on bail with strict conditions
Ashley Tellis, the senior US foreign policy expert charged with unlawfully retaining classified national defence documents, has been released on bail with strict conditions including home detention and location monitoring, according to court documents seen by HT.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
INDIA bloc scrambles to quell Bihar tensions
The Opposition's Grand Alliance on Wednesday attempted to paper over cracks as senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav, playing down the squabbling over seats that has threatened to mar the coalition's prospects in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Cong’s Shama asks if Sarfaraz ignored for his surname
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed on ‘Wednesday stoked a controversy when she asked whether Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was not selected in the India A squad “because of his surname”.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Delhi HC settles 25-year-old Mars-Cadbury trademark row
THE CASE WAS CLOSED AFTER A MUTUAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO COMPANIES ON JULY 2 THIS YEAR
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
IT ministry tightens rules for online content removal
THE RULES WILL LIMIT CONTENT REMOVAL POWERS TO OFFICIALS AT JOINT SECRETARY RANK OR ABOVE AND DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OR HIGHER IN POLICE
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Under-pressure India face New Zealand in virtual quarter-final
One can well imagine the pressure Harmanpreet Kaur's players will feel on Thursday afternoon when they walk out to face New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium. It is a virtual knockout in a home World Cup where a packed stadium will scrutinise every move. India face the heat after three straight losses where one more wrong step means staring at the exit.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Private sector can help address urban flooding
The torrential rains across India this monsoon once again exposed the deep vulnerabilities of its cities. Similar scenes of rain-wrought havoc played out across many cities, including metropolitan Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Urban centres that power India’s economy are now routinely drowning under their own weight — victims of poor planning and climate complacency. With climate-crisis-induced extreme rainfall events projected to surge by 43% by 2030, urban flooding is no longer an aberration — it's chronic crisis demanding urgent and systemic action. According to a 2025 World Bank report, India suffers average annual flood-related losses of nearly $4 billion, a figure expected to rise sharply as climate risks escalate and cities expand without adequate planning.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
NHRC NOTICE TO 3 STATES’ DGPs OVER ATTACK ON JOURNOS
NHRC NOTICE TO 3 STATES’ DGPs OVER ATTACK ON JOURNOS
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Companies tiptoe back to banks as bond yields rise
Most demand for working capital; Infra, renewables, mfg firms eye capex
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
2 injured after ex-min’s minor son rams Audi into three cars in Jaipur
At least two people were injured after a luxury car allegedly driven by the 15-year-old son of former Rajasthan minister Rajkumar Sharma rammed into three cars in Jaipur’s Pratap Nagar on Wednesday, police said.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Vance says face tough task to disarm Hamas
Vice President JD Vance warned on Wednesday that the United States and allies face a tough task disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as ‘Washington sought to reassure Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
MEET DUA PADUKONE SINGH
Actor couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who have carefully shielded their daughter Dua Padukone Singh from the public eye, on Tuesday night introduced her on social media with a joint post.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Car sales take off, industry sees GST cut fuelling growth
India's top carmakers saw double-digit growth following a spike in demand after cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates late in September coincided with the Navratri to Diwali festive season sales.
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