Breaking News: Industrialist and Padma Bhushan awardee Rahul Bajaj passes away, Union minister Gadkari shares tweet – Hindustan Times - News Hubb Spot

Breaking

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Breaking News: Industrialist and Padma Bhushan awardee Rahul Bajaj passes away, Union minister Gadkari shares tweet – Hindustan Times

Live
  • Breaking news updates February 12, 2022: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.

Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.
Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.

Updated on Feb 12, 2022 04:42 PM IST

By, New Delhi

Welcome to hindustantimes.com live updates platform where you can find breaking news from India and across the world. Find fast updates about the latest news as it breaks.

Follow all the updates here:

  • Feb 12, 2022 04:42 PM IST

    Industrialist and Padma Shri awardee Rahul Bajaj passes away

    Industrialist and Padma Bhushan awardee Rahul Bajaj passed away on Saturday at the age of 83 at a private hospital in Pune.

    Click here to read more

  • Feb 12, 2022 04:10 PM IST

    Navjot Singh Sidhu denies infighting in Punjab Congress

    Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu denied any infighting within the party’s state unit, reports ANI. 

    “Where is the internal infighting in Congress? Rahul Gandhi has given a decision and we all have welcomed it. No one has any issue with the high command’s decision,” he said. 

  • Feb 12, 2022 04:09 PM IST

    Covid-19: Tamil Nadu extends restrictions till Mar 2, allows primary classes to reopen

    Tamil Nadu extended Covid-19 related restrictions till March 2 while allowing kindergarten and play schools to reopen. The ban on gatherings would continue and maximum attendance has been capped at 200 for marriages and related events and at 100 for deaths and funerals. 

    Click here to read more

  • Feb 12, 2022 03:13 PM IST

    BJP, allies release manifesto for Punjab polls

    The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies in Punjab – Captain Amarinder Singh’s Punjab Lok Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) – release their manifesto for the Punjab Assembly polls in Jalandhar, reports ANI.

  • Feb 12, 2022 03:07 PM IST

    Russia to reduce diplomatic staff in Ukraine, reports AFP 

    Russia said that it would cut back on its diplomatic staff in Ukraine, reports AFP.

  • Feb 12, 2022 01:22 PM IST

    Hijab row: Karnataka suspends classes for pre-university students

    Karnataka government suspends classes for pre-university students in the state from 12th to 15th February 2022, the state primary and secondary education department announced.

  • Feb 12, 2022 12:29 PM IST

    West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar prorogues state Assembly from Feb 12

    West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar prorogues the State Legislative Assembly with effect from 12th February 2022.

  • Feb 12, 2022 12:03 PM IST

    Punjab polls: AAP CM face Bhagwat Singh Mann holds roadshow in Dhuri

    Aam Aadmi Party’s chief ministerial candidate for Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann holds a roadshow in Dhuri.

  • Feb 12, 2022 11:11 AM IST

    ‘Motivated comments on internal issues not welcome’: MEA issues statement on hijab row

    “A matter regarding dress code in some educational institutions in Karnataka is under judicial examination by Karnataka High Court…Motivated comments our internal issues aren’t welcome,” MEA issues a statement on comments by some countries on dress code in some educational institutions in Karnataka.

  • Feb 12, 2022 10:15 AM IST

    US set to evacuate embassy in Ukraine ahead of possible Russian invasion, reports AP citing officials

    The United States has asked its citizens to leave Ukraine in the next 48 hours and is all set to evacuate the US embassy in the country ahead of possible invasion by Russia, reported news agency AP citing officials.

  • Feb 12, 2022 10:01 AM IST

    Jammu and Kashmir: 3 terrorists arrested in Sopore district

    Three active Al-Badr terrorists were arrested in Dangiwacha area of Sopore District by police; arms and ammunition recovered.

  • Feb 12, 2022 09:06 AM IST

    India reports 50,407 new Covid cases, 804 deaths in 24 hours

    India reported a slight dip in coronavirus infections with 50,407 new Covid-19 cases and 804 deaths in the last 24 hours.

  • Feb 12, 2022 07:51 AM IST

    Polling begins for municipal corporation election in West Bengal

  • Feb 12, 2022 07:07 AM IST

    West Bengal civic polls: Preparations underway, voting to begin shortly

  • Feb 12, 2022 06:12 AM IST

    Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude strikes near Uttarkashi

    An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter Scale occurred around 05:03:34 IST, today at 39km east of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, stated the National Centre of Seismology.

  • Feb 12, 2022 06:01 AM IST

    Low intensity bomb goes off outside NPP worker’s house in Manipur

    A low-intensity bomb went off in front of the residence of a worker of the National People’s Party (NPP) in the Imphal East district of Manipur around 8pm on Friday. No casualties have been reported.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON


India to showcase Tejas at Singapore air show, tap export potential

The Tejas’s participation in the Singapore air show comes in the backdrop of India taking steps to transform itself from one of the world’s biggest weapons importers into an export powerhouse.



Three Tejas Mk-1 jets will take part in the upcoming Singapore Air Show, from February 15 to 18. (PHOTO: IAF.)
Three Tejas Mk-1 jets will take part in the upcoming Singapore Air Show, from February 15 to 18. (PHOTO: IAF.)

Published on Feb 12, 2022 04:27 PM IST


Arunachal avalanche: Wreath laying ceremony of seven soldiers held at Tezpur

The mortal remains have been taken by service aircraft to Pathankot and Jammu and further will be taken by road to their native places in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and J&K.



The seven soldiers were part of a patrol which was struck by an avalanche in the high-altitude area of Kameng Sector in Arunachal Pradesh on February 6. (ANI Photo)
The seven soldiers were part of a patrol which was struck by an avalanche in the high-altitude area of Kameng Sector in Arunachal Pradesh on February 6. (ANI Photo)

Published on Feb 12, 2022 02:20 PM IST


India rejects foreign criticism over headscarf row in Karnataka schools

India’ reaction has come within hours after the US ambassador at large for international religious freedom, Rashad Hussain, criticised the Karnataka government over the ongoing hijab row in the state.



India’ external affairs ministry rejected criticism by foreign countries over the hijab row as ‘motivated comments’ on internal matters. (AFP)
India’ external affairs ministry rejected criticism by foreign countries over the hijab row as ‘motivated comments’ on internal matters. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 12, 2022 01:28 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent


Afternoon brief: India, Australia repel China’s bitter criticism of Quad

  • Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.


India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (L) wears a face mask as he and Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne (R) attend a press conference following a bilateral meeting during the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in Melbourne.(AFP)
India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (L) wears a face mask as he and Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne (R) attend a press conference following a bilateral meeting during the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in Melbourne.(AFP)

Published on Feb 12, 2022 01:02 PM IST


India, Australia push back against China’s bitter criticism of Quad

Australia’s Marise Payne by his side, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar said China’s repeated criticism of the members of the Quad “doesn’t make us less credible” and underlined that Quad’s record and actions are clear.



India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Australia's minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne (R) at a press conference following a bilateral meeting during the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in Melbourne on Saturday (AFP)
India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Australia’s minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne (R) at a press conference following a bilateral meeting during the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in Melbourne on Saturday (AFP)

Updated on Feb 12, 2022 12:38 PM IST


MP: Muslim student forced to write apology for wearing burqa, hijab in college

The college’s principal in-charge said the student came to the campus by wearing burqa and hijab for the first time to unnecessarily create a controversy.



The issue of a Muslim girl being forced to write an apology for wearing hijab and burqa in a Satna college came to light on Friday evening when the video of the incident went viral on social media. (Video grab)
The issue of a Muslim girl being forced to write an apology for wearing hijab and burqa in a Satna college came to light on Friday evening when the video of the incident went viral on social media. (Video grab)

Published on Feb 12, 2022 12:37 PM IST

ByShruti Tomar/Amit Singh


‘Meghalaya Congress legislators have accepted our ideology’, says top BJP leader

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secretary-in-charge of Meghalaya, Dr Chuba Ao said that the party has no problem with the Congress legislators joining the ruling alliance, however adding that chief minister Conrad K Sangma ought to have informed the coalition partners about the development.



BJP secretary-in-charge of Meghalaya Dr Chuba Ao (left) flanked by BJP state president Ernest Mawrie (right) (HT Photo)
BJP secretary-in-charge of Meghalaya Dr Chuba Ao (left) flanked by BJP state president Ernest Mawrie (right) (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 12, 2022 10:40 AM IST

ByDavid Laitphlang



from WordPress https://ift.tt/XGPcYbe
via IFTTT

No comments:

Post a Comment