Hindustan Times
May 2026
Jarange-Patil ends 9th hunger strike after 12-point assurance from govt
Maratha-Kunbis, alongwith other four castes including Leva Patil and Kunbi-Maratha are already in the OBC category. Why should there be a separate Maratha-Kunbi department,
One day you’ll watch me on TV: Gurindervir recalls childhood promise to mother in PM’s Mann Ki Baat
A few days ago, the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition was held in Ranchi, Jharkhand. During this, four national records were broken in four different events. Gurindervir Singh, Vishal TK, Tejaswin Shankar, Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar made new records in different categories. I congratulate them wholeheartedly,
Inspired, I told him I wanted to pursue a sport too. I started joining him for his morning runs, where he began teaching me everything he had learned. My interest grew further after witnessing Usain Bolt break the world record,
There is a funny story from my childhood. Once, while I was watching TV, my mother turned it off and told me it was time to study. I told her, ‘Alright, you won’t let me watch TV now, but a day will come when you will be looking for me on the screen, proud to see your son running.’... It brings me immense joy that she now watches me compete on television,
My father and grandfather were athletes. In our culture, we clean our homes during festivals like Diwali or the New Year. I used to love cleaning my father’s trophies and medals, and would eagerly ask him where he won them, what the photos were from and how he helped his team win,
Within just two days, the national record in the 100-metre race was broken three times. The two athletes who achieved this remarkable feat are Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur. I thought that this time in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, let us talk to these two athletes,
Class 1 enrolment in local body schools drops by 1.37L in 4 years
The impact of family planning awareness programmes carried out by the government over the years is now visible in the form of declining birth rates across the country. It is only natural that the number of students entering schools will also decrease,
Besides family planning, factors such as unemployment and delayed marriages are contributing to the decline in birth rates. Now, many couples are also choosing not to have children, which is further affecting enrolment numbers,
Row erupts over Tamil poet’s saffron-clad attire
At an event on Saturday, state governor Rajendra Arlekar presided over the Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Vizha (Vaikasi Anusham Valluvar Thirunaal) organised by the Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Kazhagam at the Lok Bhavan
It is unforgivable... and the governor thinks Tamil Nadu is something that can be taken for granted.”
It is a symbol of purity, the embodiment of our culture, an emblem of sacrifice and proof of valor.”
...why is the CM hesitating to call out the injustice of ideological enemies painting Valluvar saffron?”
Thiruvalluvar is a great light guiding all the people of the world. Smearing him in saffron and attempting to reap political gains through it is unacceptable in every way
Saffron is our nation. Thiruvalluvar too is saffron. Everyone in this nation is saffron,
Ex-ED officer Satyabrata Kumar who probed Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya cases takes VRS
UDF govt’s proposal for menstrual leave in school stirs criticism
If girls stay away from classes every month, family members, schools and others may come to know when a particular child is menstruating. Is this menstrual dignity?”
The government will consider all opinions before implementing the policy,
When girls avail such menstrual leaves, it could land them in mental despair. Therefore, officials must see to it that privacy of the girls is not affected through such policies,
Fact check: Did Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian really resign? Shock report explained
With all eyes on the ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran, a concerning report has now emerged from the West Asian country on Sunday
The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They've agreed to that, and it was very interesting,
Kerala mother, partner held for toddler’s death
I was against their marriage, but due to my daughter’s pressure, our family consented. During their marriage, Ashkar would regularly bang her head against the wall. He has done unspeakable cruelty to my daughter. She has been under treatment for the past two years due to the assault,
The autopsy confirmed that the child died due to internal bleeding, as a result of brutal physical assault over weeks. The principal assault took place at the hands of the mother’s live-in partner while the mother did nothing to stop it. He would bang the child’s head against the wall and use lighter and cigarettes to inflict burn marks on the child,
I requested my daughter several times to hand over the child to us if they did not want to raise him. But she did not comply. I was always suspicious of Ashkar and his ways. When I saw the photograph of the child with his hands bandaged, I suspected that Ashkar must have hit him. I complained to the police against him, but my petition was not taken seriously,
Two more arrested over killing of Greater Noida man
Efforts are underway to nab him as well,
To avenge their father’s death, two sons of that deceased, one in his 30s and the other aged 22, and their relatives and friends had planned to kill the accused’s son, Deepak,
Ghaziabad: 23-year-old friend held for murder of Para athlete
He confessed to the crime and narrated the sequence of events. He told us that he had been debarred from a qualification process due to issues related to document verification and believed that Chirag had complained against him and was responsible for his disqualification,
We have detained his friend, who is also a para athlete and a resident of the same village. The two had been friends for six to seven years,
During the investigation, it came to light that the suspect accompanied Tyagi in a cab from Delhi and asked him to get down near Mahamaya Stadium close to the New Bus Adda Metro station. He then told Tyagi that a friend was expected to arrive with ₹50,000 and persuaded him to walk to Sai Upvan,
Chirag had the potential to run below 49 seconds in the 400m and win a Paralympic medal. It is a huge loss for Indian para athletics,
The suspect was rejected during qualification in March while Chirag got selected. A few days ago, Chirag was also selected for Japan. Chirag trusted him like a brother and never suspected anything because they had been friends for years,
He had been training under me for two years. He had tremendous temperament and determination. He won two medals at the Khelo India Para Games, represented India in Tunisia and was primed for his maiden Asian Para Games,
Bittu meets slain ASI’s family, calls for strict action against culprits
What should the police do, if you don’t support them. Those who are arrested in such cases, are termed as ‘Bandi Sikhs’ and demand is raised for their release. Was ASI Joga Singh not anybody’s son?”
As a public servant, it has always been my duty to respect every section of society. If any of my words have hurt the sentiments of our SC community, I sincerely apologise with an open heart, folded hands and bowed head. For me, social harmony and brotherhood are above everything else,
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
President Trump believes in helping countries that help themselves,... The era of the United States subsidizing the defense of wealthy nations is over.”
A Pacific dominated by any hegemon would unravel the regional balance of power,
Both sides have open channels of communication, the situation is not as exaggerated as the outside world makes it out to be,
Those decisions will depend on the president and the nature of that relationship,
We feel very good about our stockpiles and how we use them,
There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond,
Ludhiana: Gill Club Ghawaddi, Nita Club Rampur enter finals in Prithipal Singh Hockey festival
West Bengal cabinet expansion today, 35 ministers to take oath
Adhikari and five ministers took oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on May 9 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states and eminent dignitaries
Banerjee headed several departments, including health. The BJP government will not follow that path. An efficient doctor will head the health department so it can be salvaged from the chaos of the TMC era,
IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across 60 districts in UP
Another crime, another shake-up: Why Vibhuti Khand’s nightlife remains a persistent policing challenge
Whether commercial establishments or individuals, those functioning within the law and order framework will receive police assistance. Strict action will be taken against violators as per directions of the government and senior officers,
Firozabad child murder accused sent to judicial custody, hospitalised after encounter
One drowns, two rescued from Pavana River
The youth drowned on Saturday evening. His body was recovered on Sunday morning with the help of the local rescue team. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further procedures are underway.”
France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title
France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title
It's always good to be back,
To win today it's something very special,
I played solid the past two years even though I didn't get a win. They were good seasons even though there weren't wins. It was a bit frustrating,
Casper Ruud drops F-word to call out French Open at Joao Fonseca match: ‘More important…’
The 27-year-old Norwegian was briefly angered by courtside advertising boards
Casper’s a little worried about those Lacoste sponsor, I guess you’d call them umpire boards. He’s ran into a couple of them now,
I think it’s more important player health than the frigging sponsors!”
I will focus on the matches that are ahead of me. This is the only thing that I can control,
US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China
The unexpected guidance suggests the United States' best AI chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese AI firms based in places like Malaysia for almost a year despite broader US efforts to starve Chinese firms of semiconductors needed to develop critical AI capabilities
Chinese companies have been buying these chips, very likely at scale,
This is a HUGE problem."
Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Briton's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League
Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Briton's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League
Obviously, there are the Ultimate Championships. You are going to see fast times and good competitions out there. I like competing so I can't wait for another year,
Undav eases Germany past Finland in World Cup tune-up
Undav eases Germany past Finland in World Cup tune-up
5 key highlights from WWE Clash in Italy 2026 as Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu Tribal Combat match heats up
Officially titled the ‘Clash in Italy 2026,' the event took place Sunday, May 31 at Inalpi Arena in Turin in Italy