By Gargi Shukla and Aaditya Khatwani Delhi is once again grappling with severe dust pollution, with visible clouds of fine particulate matter blanketing markets, roads, and residential areas, despite the government’s winter action plan aimed at curbing air pollution. An HT spot check across the national capital has revealed widespread violations of dust control and construction and…

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Raipur: Security forces have begun one of the most extensive, coordinated anti‑Maoist operations in recent years across the Bastar region, aimed squarely at eliminating top CPI (Maoist) commander Mandvi Hidma and dismantling his Battalion Number 1 — the outlawed group’s most lethal and operationally capable fighting unit in south Bastar, officials said. The multi‑district offensive, focused on Sukma, Narayanpur…

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New Delhi, Nov 6, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday formally dedicated three pioneering innovations to the nation during the ongoing Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, underscoring India’s growing capabilities in high-end scientific research and technology. The innovations, spanning quantum computing and healthcare, reflect India’s ambitions to establish itself as a global hub for advanced…

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Srinagar, Nov 6, 2025: The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of major Muslim religious organisations in Jammu and Kashmir headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has strongly criticised a state government directive instructing schools to organise musical and cultural programmes in celebration of 150 years of Vande Mataram, calling the directive “coercive” and fundamentally incompatible with Islamic teachings. In…

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A government-appointed committee has released detailed AI Governance Guidelines to steer India’s approach to artificial intelligence, recommending measures for accountability, transparency, and risk management while proposing a phased roadmap for implementation. The report, part of the India AI Governance initiative, provides practical recommendations for both industry and regulators, including voluntary compliance with privacy, fairness, safety, and transparency principles, maintenance…

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India is set to strengthen its framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, with a government-appointed committee recommending the use of existing laws in the short term while gradually addressing regulatory gaps to keep pace with emerging AI risks. The panel also proposed the creation of a dedicated apex agency to coordinate AI policy across ministries…

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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a large-scale conspiracy to “steal” the Congress’s mandate in last year’s Haryana assembly elections. Speaking to reporters just a day before the first phase of the Bihar assembly…

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Indian-origin politicians across the United States delivered a series of striking electoral victories this week, positioning themselves at the forefront of American political life and demonstrating the deepening impact of the nearly five-million strong Indian-American community. While the headlines prominently celebrated Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascent as New York City’s first Indian-origin—and first Muslim—mayor, significant wins…

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In the first week of November, Indian aviation found itself grappling with widespread delays and growing passenger frustration as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) revised Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms came into force. Despite being announced nearly a year ago, the new rules—aimed at reducing pilot fatigue—appear to have caught several airlines unprepared, triggering…

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Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday articulated a clear message regarding the future of Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the restoration of full statehood is not only desirable but represents the collective aspiration of the entire country, including that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking on the sidelines of a public event in Bihar, Khan emphasised that while…

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