Sanskriti Falor

Sanskriti Falor is a Senior Content Producer at the News Desk of HT Digital. Having worked in Digital Media for the past two years, she is interested in covering civic issues and global affairs.

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Red alert for Himachal's Shimla, Solan, Kullu; bridges washed away. Top points

Several areas of the state saw flash floods with several roads and highways being damaged due to incessant rainfall.

People walk across a bridge over the River Beas swollen due to heavy rains in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India, (AP)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:33 PM IST

Nepal chopper crashes, five dead. 5 things about helicopter owner Manang Air

The helicopter, carrying five Mexican nationals along with a Nepali pilot, went missing near a place called Likkhu.

Manang Air helicopter went missing on Tuesday. (Manang Air)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:22 PM IST

Saket Gokhale, Derek O'Brien among 6 named by TMC for Rajya Sabha poll

While it will be a repeat term for O'Brien and two others, this is the first time that Saket Gokhale has been named as a candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections

Along with Gokhale, two other new faces are Islam, Bangla Sanskriti Mancha president, and Baraik, TMC's Alipurduar district president. (File Photos)
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 01:05 PM IST

‘Dogs bite people like you’: Residents argue over dog muzzle in Noida society

In a 40-second video, residents of Logix Blossom County in Sector 137 in Noida wish to take a lift and can be seen urging a woman to put muzzle on her dog.

Viral video from Noida's Logix Blossom County in Sector 137. (Twitter)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 09:58 PM IST

Florida man beats wife's lover with metal bat after finding them together in bed

John Dimmig, 33, allegedly stormed into a Lake Worth Beach Airbnb with a black Rawlings aluminum bat and found his wife Christie Barbato in bed her co-worker.

The man, who is a traveling CT technologist from Arizona, was beaten to the point where he had to be hospitalised. (File)
Published on Jul 07, 2023 06:43 PM IST

Japan Airlines starts clothing rental program that can help you travel light

Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's leading trading companies, launched ‘Any Wear, Anywhere’ program for those who use JAL-operated flights

The clothing items which will be available for rent will be procured by the airlines from excess apparel stock and pre-owned clothing to promote the “circular money” concept. (Reuters)
Published on Jul 07, 2023 04:59 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 to launch next Friday. What to know about historic Isro mission

The Chandrayaan programme, also known as the Indian lunar exploration programme, is an ongoing series of outer space missions by ISRO.

The first moon rocket, Chandrayaan-1, was launched in 2008, and was successfully inserted into lunar orbit. (Twitter/ISRO)
Published on Jul 06, 2023 07:20 PM IST

BJP appoints new Andhra, Telangana, Punjab, Jharkhand unit chiefs | FULL LIST

In this rejig, mostly posts were allotted to those who had recently joined the BJP from other parties.

Releasing statements, BJP president appointed new state chiefs for the four states. (File)
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 04:39 PM IST

'Knew BJP was keen on breaking NCP, didn't know Ajit would...’: Rohit Pawar

Speaking to reporters in Pune, Rohit Pawar said, “We had no clue of Ajit Pawar joining hands with BJP. But BJP was keen on breaking the NCP. We knew this much.”

NCP Leader Ajit Pawar interacts with Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, while oath taking ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 12:37 PM IST

Ajit Pawar revolts: Who is NCP's Jitendra Awhad - new LoP in Maharashtra?

Jitendra Awhad reached the Maharashtra speaker's office late on Sunday night to hand over his appointment letter.

Awhad, 59, is a three-time MLA of Mumbra-Kalwa in the Thane district. (HT/File)
Published on Jul 03, 2023 09:23 AM IST

Thorough search done, nothing detected: Police on drone over PM Modi's residence

Delhi Police said that Special Protection Group (SPG), which provides proximate security to the PM, reached out to the police around 5:30 am on Monday morning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PIB)
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 09:36 AM IST

Heavy rainfall lashes Gujarat, waterlogging in several districts

Several villages and towns in Junagadh, Jamnagar, Kutch, Valsad, Navsari, Mehsana and Surat were flooded.

Commuters wade through a waterlogged road due to incessant heavy rainfall in Nadiad, Gujarat. (ANI)
Published on Jul 01, 2023 05:32 PM IST

What is US Supreme Court's verdict on affirmative action?

The landmark ruling has altered decades-old practice by universities of taking affirmative action, which is also known as positive discrimination

On the heels of the Supreme Court rolling back affirmative action and LGBTQ rights, fed-up activists and advocates take part in a We The People March at Black Lives Matter Plaza Friday, June 30, 2023 in Washington. (AP)
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 02:08 PM IST

Watch: Manipur CM's supporters tear his resignation letter in Imphal

In a video, a man can be seen reading the resignation letter to public. After he is done reading, two women come to him, snatch the letter and tear it apart.

Singh, after the incident, took to Twitter to announce his decision to not resign yet. (Twitter/ANI)
Published on Jun 30, 2023 06:06 PM IST

‘They speak with jealousy’: Kharge on BJP attacking Rahul over Manipur visit

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit out at Gandhi after his convoy was stopped by police in Manipur.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with children who are victims of Manipur violence during his visit to relief camp, in Churachandpur on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 03:53 PM IST

Liquor allowed in Delhi Metro. But here are conditions

“In case, any passenger is found behaving in indecent manner under influence of alcohol, suitable action shall be taken under relevant provisions of law.”

As per an earlier order, carrying of alcohol was banned in the Delhi Metro except on the Airport Express Line. (File)
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 04:46 PM IST

‘All platforms to comply with Indian law’: MoS as Twitter fined 50 lakh

Twitter had challenged ten blocking orders which were issued by Indian government which directed Twitter to take down 39 links between February 2021 and 2022.

Out of 1,474 accounts and 175 tweets, ordered to be blocked by the Central government, Twitter was only opposing 39 URLs. (File)
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 01:32 PM IST

‘Manipur needs healing’: Rahul Gandhi visits relief camp in Churachandpur

Gandhi was stopped by Manipur Police about 20 kilometres from Imphal near Bishnupur while he was on his way to Churachandpur.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party General Secretary incharge (Organisation) KC Venugopal and Manipur Congress Chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh as his convoy was stopped by the police. (Congress/Twitter)
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 07:31 PM IST

‘He’s just fooling Lalu': Amit Shah's ‘Paltu’ jibe at Nitish Kumar in Bihar

Shah's visit came days after Opposition parties met in Patna last week & vowed to jointly take on BJP and forge common agenda ahead of 2024 national elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Bihar BJP President Samrat Choudhary during a public meeting in Lakhisarai district. (PTI)
Published on Jun 29, 2023 05:13 PM IST

On day of Rahul's Manipur visit, student union questions ‘blunders’ by Congress

Noting that Rahul Gandhi was visiting Manipur, AMSU said, “If the party is not answerable, there is no point of their presence in Manipur.”

**EDS: IMAGE VIA AICC** Imphal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at Imphal airport, Manipur, Thursday, June 29, 2023. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_29_2023_000074A)(PTI)
Published on Jun 29, 2023 03:47 PM IST

Ruckus in Mumbai housing society as family brings goats ahead of Eid

The incident, at Vinay Nagar Society at JP North, took place on Monday night. The police reached the society when members came outside on Tuesday to protests.

As per a viral video of the society's CCTV, a man and a woman can be seen taking two goats from the lift inside their house.
Published on Jun 28, 2023 11:25 AM IST

Mumbai rain: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for parts of Maharashtra

IMD declared that monsoon arrived in Mumbai on Sunday and since then heavy rainfalls have led to flooding, buildings being collapsed and traffic congestions.

Commuters ply on a waterlogged Sahar road amid heavy rainfall, in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 10:09 AM IST

Human ancestors butchered and ate each other, study reveals

As per the study, a 1.45-million-year-old hominin bone had cuts similar to butchery marks that have been found on animal bones from around the same time.

While the marks looked nothing like animal bites, they did resemble those that had been made by stone tools. (File)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 11:09 PM IST

Mins before woman electrocuted at New Delhi railway station, teen met same fate

The police officials who visited the spot found out that there was water accumulated in the street after heavy rainfall and the boy died due to electric shock.

Sohail was from Bengaluru and had come to visit his uncle in Delhi's New Friends Colony over 40 days ago for vacations, as per media reports. (File)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 10:24 PM IST

President Murmu confers 84 Distinguished Service Awards. Check list of winners

Among 84 awards, were 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), one Bar to AVSM, three Uttam Yudh Seva Medals (UYSMs) and 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs).

The awards were presented during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-II) in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Twitter/President of India)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 09:02 PM IST

Heavy rainfall across India; IMD issues orange, yellow alert for several states

Heavy to very heavy rainfall was likely to occur in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Konkan, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra: IMD

A couple push their auto rickshaw during heavy rains in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 06:32 PM IST

Cong, DMK slam PM Modi's remark on Triple Talaq, Uniform Civil Code

Prime Minister Modi was addressing party members at BJP's “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” campaign on Tuesday in Bhopal when he discussed UCC and Triple Talaq.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing BJP’s booth-level workers in Bhopal on Tuesday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 04:34 PM IST

Watch: On busy road, 3 men rob 1 lakh from motorcyclist in Delhi's Mandoli

In a CCTV footage, a man, holding a bag, can be seen sitting on the pillion of a bike. As the motorcycle starts to move, two men can been coming towards it.

The two men snatch the bag, dragging the pillion rider on the road, and run away. (Twitter/Screengrab)
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 03:10 PM IST

‘Nothing is impossible’: Sidhu thanks doctor after wife's third chemo

Sidhu shared a video where his wife was seen laying on bed and Sidhu and the doctor were standing. Sidhu can be heard asking Navjot, “All well?”

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu (PTI)
Published on Jun 25, 2023 09:44 PM IST

Wife as homemaker entitled to equal right in properties, says Madras HC: Report

Justice Krishnan Ramasamy said that there was no provision regarding the contributions made by a wife, but that court could observe it.

Madras High Court (File)
Published on Jun 25, 2023 07:58 PM IST
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