By HT News DeskUpdated: Aug 21, 2025, 09:45 AM IST HYDERABAD: In a shocking incident, five members of a single family were found dead at their residence in Hyderabad, Telangana, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the fatalities and whether any foul play […]
No Two-Wheelers, Three-Wheelers, or Slow-Moving Vehicles Allowed on Delhi’s UER-II, Says Minister Parvesh Verma
By PTIPublished: Aug 21, 2025, 07:05 PM IST NEW DELHI: Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday announced that two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and other slow-moving vehicles will not be permitted on the newly inaugurated Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-II), citing safety concerns and the high-speed nature of the corridor. The minister stressed that allowing such vehicles on the […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to Hold Public Hearings Across All Constituencies Following Attack
By HT News DeskPublished: Aug 21, 2025, 10:05 PM IST NEW DELHI: A day after being physically assaulted during a public interaction session at her official residence, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that she will now hold public hearings in every assembly constituency across the city. The announcement reflects her determination to continue engaging […]
Bengaluru Traffic Police Offer 50% Discount on Pending Fines from August 23 to September 12
By Yamini C S, BengaluruPublished: Aug 21, 2025, 08:32 PM IST Bengaluru motorists have a limited-time opportunity to settle their pending traffic fines at half the cost. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) announced that starting August 23, citizens can avail of a 50 per cent discount on all outstanding traffic fines. The scheme will remain […]
Supreme Court to Decide on Mass Capture of Stray Dogs in Delhi
By Utkarsh AnandPublished: Aug 21, 2025, 08:54 PM IST NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its judgment on Friday regarding the contentious August 8 order that directed civic authorities to capture all stray dogs in Delhi and its four neighbouring districts—Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad—and house them in shelters. The […]
Mumbai Rain Update: Water Supply Lakes Near Capacity as City Sees Sunlight After Heavy Downpours
By Akansha PurohitPublished: Aug 21, 2025, 8:31 PM IST After several days of relentless rain, Mumbai experienced a brief respite on Thursday morning, with sunlight breaking through clouds in some parts of the city. The improved weather brought a much-needed pause to the monsoon’s intensity, giving residents a chance to catch a glimpse of the […]
Satish Golcha Appointed as Delhi’s New Police Commissioner
New Delhi | August 21, 2025 The Centre has appointed senior IPS officer Satish Golcha as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police, replacing SBK Singh, who had been holding the post as an additional charge since late July. Singh will now continue as Director General of Home Guards. Golcha, a 1992-batch officer of the AGMUT cadre, is currently serving […]
Silence Emboldens Bully: China Opposes US Tariffs, Vows to Stand ‘Firmly’ with India
NEW DELHI: China has come out strongly in support of India after the United States imposed steep tariffs on Indian imports, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability. A day after Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi wrapped up his two-day visit to New Delhi, Beijing’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, declared that China […]
India Rejects Nepal’s Remarks on Lipulekh Trade, Calls Claims ‘Untenable’
New Delhi, August 20, 2025 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly criticized Nepal’s objection to the resumption of border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh pass, describing Kathmandu’s remarks as baseless and “untenable.” In a sharply worded response, the MEA emphasized that the commercial exchanges across Lipulekh are neither new […]
Russia Fires Back at U.S. Over Tariffs Targeting India: “If West Criticizes, You Are Doing Right”
New Delhi / Moscow, August 20, 2025 — In response to the U.S. administration’s imposition of steep 25% punitive tariffs targeting India, Russian officials sharply criticized the move, branding it “unjustified” and “unlawful.” Despite mounting pressure, they reassured that India’s oil supply from Russia would continue uninterrupted through “special mechanisms” in place to preserve energy security. […]