August 18, 2025

Google’s New Preferred Sources Lets You Pick Hindustan Times First for Trusted News

Google spices up your news feed! With its new Preferred Sources feature, you can now pick Hindustan Times as your go-to news outlet. Say goodbye to random stories and hello to trusted updates in your Top Stories section. Available now in India and the US, this feature puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to news.

August 18, 2025

PM Modi Hugs Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Celebrates India's Space Triumphs and Gaganyaan Dreams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the heroic astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of the Axiom-4 mission, sharing hugs, stories, and a glimpse of Earth from space. India’s space dreams shine bright with talks on scientific progress and the Gaganyaan mission.

August 18, 2025

Punjab Battles Fierce Floods: Swollen Beas, Sutlej Rivers Threaten Villages and Crops

Swollen Beas and Sutlej rivers wreak havoc in Punjab’s Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Fazilka. Villages flood, crops drown, and thousands evacuate. Officials rush relief as fears rise after last year's disaster!

August 18, 2025

SP’s Ram Gopal Yadav Slams EC: Vote Theft Allegations Are Real, Not Baseless!

In a fiery press meet, SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav disputed the Election Commission’s denial of vote theft claims, revealing affidavits from 18,000 voters. Meanwhile, RJD’s Manoj Kumar Jha hints at election boycott talks ahead of Bihar polls. Politics is heating up with sharp words and high stakes!

August 18, 2025

NHAI Slaps ₹20 Lakh Fine and Cancels Contract of Bhuni Toll Agency After Army Jawan Assault Incident

After a shocking assault on army jawan Kapil Singh at Bhuni Toll Plaza, NHAI punishes the agency with a heavy ₹20 lakh fine. Six staffers are arrested and the agency faces contract cancellation. Villagers protest fiercely, demanding justice for the jawan. The highway authority vows safe travels on national roads.