Hindustan Times Amritsar - December 19, 2024
Hindustan Times Amritsar - December 19, 2024
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December 19, 2024
BIDEN GOVT RELAXES H-1B VISA RULES
The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.
1 min
SC warns Punjab on Dallewal's health
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days.
1 min
Rail traffic disrupted as farmers squat on tracks
Passengers bear the brunt as 21 trains in Ferozepur and Ambala divisions cancelled
5 mins
Injured Anmol and Paramjit Singh Are Undergoing Treatment at a Local Hospital
The nephew of Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was beaten to death in Jalandhar's Adampur late at night on Tuesday, police said.
1 min
PUNJAB GOVT MUST TALK TO FARMERS TO RESOLVE THEIR ISSUES: HRY CM
Haryana chief minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday, said that Punjab government should hold talks with their farmers and find solutions to their problems.
1 min
CHARGESHEET FILED AGAINST TWO AIDES OF TERRORIST LANDA
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two key aides of Canada-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case.
1 min
Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami
Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief
1 min
Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami
Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief
1 min
Solely blaming farm fires for Capital's pollution pangs not right
THE GOVT SHOULD SHIFT INDUSTRIES TO NEW MODERN HUBS WITH PROPER AIR, WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
4 mins
CM holds roadshows in Amritsar, Jalandhar
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates in Amritsar and Jalandhar on Wednesday, holding roadshows and addressing public gatherings ahead of the municipal corporation elections.
1 min
Canada plans to tighten norms for PR status
THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE PROCESS WERE ANNOUNCED BY CANADA'S MINISTER MARC MILLER
2 mins
India to continue denying visas to pro-Khalistanis despite criticism
TILL 2016, DELHI MAINTAINED A SIGNIFICANT BLACKLIST OF SEPARATISTS WHEN NAMES OF SOME WERE TAKEN OFF IT AMID INDIA'S OUTREACH EFFORT
4 mins
HARYANA GOVT TRANSFERS 47 HCS OFFICERS
The Haryana government on Wednesday issued transfer and posting orders of 47 Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officers.
1 min
Consider retd judge Raina for probe officer's job: HC to Punjab
Role of senior officers in facilitation of gangster's interview to be probed
2 mins
Rajasthan tourist falls into river in Lahaul while taking selfie, dies
The body of a tourist who fell in a river in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti while clicking a selfie was retrieved on Wednesday, police said.
1 min
Hry CM inaugurates projects worth ₹25 crore
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the gathering at a Dhanyawad rally in the Kalka assembly constituency on Wednesday, inaugurated three major projects worth ₹25 crore, construction of 132 KV and 66 KV sub-stations in Nanakpur, bridge over the Khuhwala River in Nanakpur and bridge over the Berghati River in Nala Dakrog village.
1 min
HIGH COURT DISMISSES MLA MAMMAN'S PETITION AGAINST SEPARATE TRIAL
The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a plea from Congress MLA, Mamman Khan, an accused in 2023 Nuh violence, who had challenged a trial court order of separate proceedings against him.
1 min
No let-up in biting cold, Faridkot shivers at 0.9° C
MET: PATHANKOT RECORDED A LOW OF 2.6° C, FOLLOWED BY BATHINDA WHERE MIN TEMP WAS 3°C
1 min
CONG'S HRY, PUNJAB UNITS HOLD PROTESTS AGAINST CENTRE
CHANDIGARH:
1 min
Top court slams Punjab
THE BENCH PULLED UP THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR RESISTING DEMANDS TO PAY HOME GUARDS ON PAR WITH POLICE PERSONNEL
2 mins
'MALICIOUS CAMPAIGN BEING RUN AGAINST ME BY SOME AKALI LEADERS'
Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on Wednesday accused a section of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders of conducting a malicious campaign against him.
1 min
Barbs fly thick & fast as session off to fiery start
Stormy debate on 'corruption' sees both Opposition and ruling Congress MLAs levelling allegations against each other
5 mins
POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Wednesday convicted a former station house officer (SHO) in a 1992 case involving the abduction, illegal detention, and disappearance of Sukhdev Singh, a vice-principal, and his 80-year-old father-in-law, Sulakhan Singh, a freedom fighter from Bhakna in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.
3 mins
Sikh hardliners submit memo to Takht
Sikh hardliners, backed by Dal Khalsa, submitted a memorandum to Akal Takht on Wednesday.
1 min
POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS
Police have registered a case of defamation and spreading false news on Wednesday after a video surfaced online, showing Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu allegedly asking his associates if they wish to eat \"Jungli Murga\" (Grey Junglefowl), a protected species, during a dinner in a remote area.
1 min
Three minors among six die in Kathua house blaze
FORMER DSP, HIS DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON WERE AMONG THE DEAD, PROBE UNDERWAY, SAY OFFICIALS
1 min
1992 disappearance case: Former SHO held guilty by CBI court
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Wednesday convicted a former station house officer (SHO) in a 1992 case involving the abduction, illegal detention, and disappearance of Sukhdev Singh, a vice-principal, and his 80-year-old father-in-law, Sulakhan Singh, a freedom fighter from Bhakna in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.
2 mins
Govt to move motion on JPC for simultaneous election bills
CENTRE SET TO PROPOSE THE NAMES OF 21 LAWMAKERS OF THE LOWER HOUSE PANEL MEMBERS
4 mins
SP MP MOVES HC AGAINST ARREST IN SAMBHAL CASE
Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad high court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with an FIR lodged against him by police in connection with the violence in Sambhal.
1 min
U'khand to implement UCC from January: CM
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025.
1 min
13 dead, 110 rescued as navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast
Thirteen people, including an officer from the Indian Navy and two contractual naval employees, were killed when a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized on Wednesday afternoon, at Butcher Island, after a navy speedboat, which was carrying out engine trials, went out of control and dashed into it.
4 mins
'We saw a boat circling us... then it struck ours'
Frantic survivors recounted a distressing account, detailing their struggle for survival after a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized at Butcher island on Wednesday afternoon.
1 min
Coconut oil 'edible', to invite tax cut
For 15 years, the Supreme Court has wrestled with a slippery question: Is a small pack of coconut oil for cooking or for hair care?
3 mins
India stresses on peace with China in meet after thaw
India on Wednesday emphasised the need for a \"mutually acceptable framework\" for settling the boundary issue with China as talks between Special Representatives of the two sides focused on cross-border cooperation, such as resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers and border trade.
2 mins
KHARGE, RAHUL SUGGEST NAME OF JUSTICE JOSEPH FOR NHRC CHIEF'S POST
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi suggested the name of former Supreme Court judge Justice K.M. Joseph as the next chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said people aware of discussions, as a high-level committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New Delhi on Wednesday.
1 min
KERALA PROMOTES CONTROVERSIAL COP AJITHKUMAR TO RANK OF DGP
The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved the promotion of senior IPS officer MR Ajithkumar, who was recently embroiled in a political row over his \"controversial meetings\" with RSS leaders, to the rank of director general of police (DGP).
1 min
Congress distorting statements made by Shah, says Rijiju
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday slammed the Congress on Wednesday, saying the Opposition party was distorting Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar.
1 min
SC issues rules to curb illegal constructions
The Supreme Court has issued nationwide guidelines to tackle the growing menace of unauthorised constructions, mandating stringent compliance with building regulations and directing that possession of buildings be handed over to owners or beneficiaries by a developer only after obtaining a valid completion or occupation certificate.
2 mins
Oppn leaders mount attack over Shah's remarks in Parl
Members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Wednesday set aside differences to come together and attack the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Union home minister Amit Shah's comment referring to Dr BR Ambedkar, jamming Parliament and holding protests.
4 mins
No talk of any change in INDIA bloc leadership
Jammu & Kashmir chief minister and INDIA bloc leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that no talk of any leadership change has taken place in the opposition alliance.
1 min
HC questions Zubair over sharing seer's controversial speech
The Allahabad high court on Wednesday, while hearing journalist Mohammed Zubair's plea against an FIR filed against him for sharing a video of a speech made by controversial seer Yati Narsinghanand, asked why the fact-checker made a post about the matter on social media instead of approaching police and registering a case, news agency LiveLaw reported.
1 min
2 Cong workers killed in stirs, Rahul criticises police for 'excessive force'
BOTH CONGRESS WORKERS DIED WHILE TAKING PART IN PARTY'S NATIONWIDE PROTESTS
1 min
HAL to start delivery of new Sukhoi-30s to IAF in April 2027
THE STATE-RUN HAL INKED A DEAL WORTH ₹13,500 CR WITH THE DEFENCE MINISTRY LAST WEEK TO DELIVER 12 FIGHTER JETS TO THE IAF
2 mins
Rape accused on bail kills victim in Unnao, arrested
A 27-year-old man accused of raping his sister-in-law has been arrested after a brief encounter for allegedly killing her and trying to burn her body in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
ICSSR PAY ISSUE IS NOT UNDER OUR PURVIEW: EDU MIN
The government is \"committed to strengthening central universities\" instead of funding \"independent research organisations\", Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said, citing it as to why faculty members and staff of ICSSR-affiliated institutions were not being paid in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission scales.
1 min
After Syria, the road ahead for West Asia
New realities are being created in West Bank even as the International Criminal Court issued warrants of arrest for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity
4 mins
Raucous debate, lost opportunity
The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation
2 mins
Before Saudi World Cup, a deal for Indian workers
INDIA SHOULD NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS WITH SAUDI ARABIA TO ENSURE BETTER PROTECTION OF MIGRANT WORKERS, PRIORITISING FAIR WAGES, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
3 mins
Paving the path towards universal health coverage
International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day falls in December. For India, the road to UHC starts with increasing government spending on health, a national priority as per the government's policy documents.
3 mins
Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages
Few bowlers have had an impact on Indian cricket as deep and for as long, as Ravichandran Ashwin.
1 min
Relief for quick comm as CCI not keen to step in
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is unlikely to open an investigation of its own accord into allegations of anti-competitive practices by quick commerce companies including Zepto, Instamart, and Blinkit, according to two persons privy to the development.
2 mins
CEO death: Luigi Mangione indicted for murder
Luigi Mangione was indicted in New York on first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson in a shocking case that prosecutors said amounted to an act of \"terrorism\".
1 min
Net direct tax kitty grows 16% on corporate refunds
Gross direct tax collection in 2024-25 (as on December 17) saw a 20.32% year-on-year (y-o-y) jump to ₹19.21 lakh crore, but net collection in the period saw a 16.45% increase at ₹15.82 lakh crore on higher refunds of ₹3.39 lakh crore, particularly on account of corporates, government data said.
2 mins
ZELENSKY TO MEET EUROPEAN LEADERS AS TRUMP LOOMS
Russia has arrested Akhmad Kurbanov of Uzbekistan, who was promised $100,000 and resettlement in an EU country, by Ukraine's security service for the killing
3 mins
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza
ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR AMID TRUCE TALKS
1 min
France's highest court upholds Sarkozy's corruption conviction
The Cour de Cassation, France's highest court, upheld on Wednesday former president Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling.
1 min
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