Hindustan Times Delhi - June 14, 2023
Hindustan Times Delhi - June 14, 2023
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June 14, 2023
Dorsey's comments on Indian govt's 'threat' to Twitter trigger slugfest
India made several requests and exerted pressure to block accounts and posts regarding the farmers' protests and those critical of the government, Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey said on Monday, prompting an angry reaction from various functionaries of the Indian government who termed his comments \"lies\".
1 min
56% clear NEET-UG exam, 4 of top 10 from Tamil Nadu
The National Testing Agency on Tuesday announced that 56.2% candidates qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG for admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges across the country, with four out of the 10 top-scoring candidates from Tamil Nadu, even as the number of total qualifying students went up from 993,069 last year to 1,145,976 this year.
3 mins
Sullivan, Doval unveil cooperation road map
India and the US on Tuesday unveiled a major initiative to drive cooperation in hi-tech across seven areas, ranging from artificial intelligence to semiconductors and defence, with the focus on removing barriers and export controls standing in the way of enhanced collaboration.
4 mins
37k Moved To Safety As Cyclone Biparjoy Nears
The government commandeered boats and ships and evacuated 37,794 people to safety on Tuesday as Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi to put finishing touches on a massive rescue-and-relief mission to forestall any damage caused by cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to slam ashore in two days.
5 mins
13 years after train tragedy, a quest for closure
{ JNANESWARI EXPRESS} BODIES STILL UNIDENTIFIED
3 mins
Al'extricates' John's voice for last Beatles record, reveals Paul
Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon's voice from an old demo to create \"the last Beatles record\", Paul McCartney said an interview with BBC Radio 4 that aired on Tuesday.
1 min
Delhi NEET-UG topper credits hard work for his high score
Hard work and long study sessions -Harshit Bansal credits these two factors as being key to crack the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test undergraduate (NEET-UG).
1 min
Power demand peaks as Capital 'feels like' 50°C
A maximum temperature hovering close to 45 degrees Celsius (°C) in parts of city, coupled with uncomfortably warm winds, and humidity meant that Delhi residents felt the onslaught of the heat even stronger than it actually was, with the “real feel” soaring to around 50°C on Tuesday, pushing the city’s power demand to the year’s highest.
2 mins
CM: Govt to install over 90k smart streetlights in Delhi
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that the government will install 90,953 smart streetlights throughout Delhi, covering over 1400 kilometres of the road network under the Public Works Department (PWD) across the city.
1 min
Waivers, one-time settlement for unpaid water bills in Capital
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that the Delhi government will soon introduce a one-time settlement scheme for pending water bills of around 1.17 million consumers, including around 700,000 consumers whose arrears are likely to be completely waived off.
4 mins
Condemned To Breathe In Hell: Residents React After Landfill Fire
Tendrils of smoke hang in the air, as Alok Kumar, 29, pulls down the shutter of his shop, located at Rajbir Colony (Gharoli), around 500 metres away from the Ghazipur landfill site.
3 mins
Govt ramps up patrolling to cut waste dumping at Ridge
The Delhi forest and wildlife department has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it will increase patrolling in the Southern Ridge forest adjacent to Chhatarpur, following a recent inspection which found waste being dumped within the forest area. In a submission, the department said the municipal solid waste was duly lifted, with forest guards asked to ensure waste is no longer dumped or burnt in the Ridge, it said.
1 min
Delhi govt nod for policy to regulate food trucks in city
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday approved a policy to regulate the food truck business in Delhi and create food hubs in several areas, a move expected to kickstart a new trend in Delhi which is known for its street food vendors and snacks, government officials aware of the matter said.
2 mins
DTC finalises plan to construct residential colony in Hari Nagar
Three years after the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) announced that it would construct a residential area in west Delhi's Hari Nagar, the public transport operator has readied a plan for the project, with 545 residential flats and 284 flats for the economically weaker section (EWS) likely to be on offer, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Modi Visit Historic, Economic Links At Core Of India-US Partnership: Blinken
At the heart of the India-United States (US) strategic relationship are the economic linkages, Secretary of State Antony J Blinken has said, adding that both countries together are determining the norms, rules and standards that will govern the innovations for the future.
3 mins
PM hands over 70k job letters, hits out at Oppn
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused Opposition parties of promoting corruption, nepotism and malpractice in schemes and government recruitment as he credited his administration for safeguarding the future of young people and distributed job appointment letters to 70,000 candidates.
1 min
3 key disaster management schemes unveiled
There should be no loss of life due to any disaster anywhere in the country, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, as he announced three schemes worth ₹8,000 crore related to disaster management for modernisation of fire services, flood mitigation in seven major cities and prevention of landslides in 17 states.
1 min
AIADMK PASSES RESOLUTION AGAINST STATE BJP PRESIDENT FOR REMARKS ON JAYA
The fraught relationship between alliance partners AIADMK and the BJP in Tamil Nadu was put through further strain on Tuesday after the former passed a resolution condemning state BJP president K Annamalai for his alleged comments against former party president and chief minister, the late J Jayalalithaa.
1 min
Ex-CM Manjhi's son quits Bihar cabinet
CRACKS IN GRAND ALLIANCE
2 mins
HC orders deployment of central forces for Bengal panchayat polls
Central paramilitary forces must be deployed in seven sensitive districts and other areas witnessing law-and-order problems to ensure free and fair panchayat polls in West Bengal on July 8, the Calcutta high court ordered on Tuesday. The court also declined to postpone the polling date or extend the date of nominations.
2 mins
12k govt files burnt, political row erupts
A major fire in Madhya Pradesh government's Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal that houses important departments such as health, transport and tribal affairs on Monday, turned into a political tussle between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress on Tuesday.
1 min
Farmers say govt agreed to demands, lift blockade
Protesting farmers on Tuesday agreed to lift the blockade from the Delhi-Chandigarh highway (NH44), saying that the state government had agreed to their demands, almost 31 hours after they started the blockade.
2 mins
Ayodhya Temple 1st Floor Work To Start End Of June
The construction of the first floor of the three-storey Ram Temple in Ayodhya is likely to begin by the end of the month and the work on the ground floor is nearing completion, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Chouhan announces rise in aid to farmers
The financial assistance provided to farmers under the Centre's PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi will be increased by ₹2,000 in Madhya Pradesh, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Tuesday, while his party colleague and defence minister Rajnath Singh took a jibe at Congress leaders, saying they have become \"seasonal Hindu\" for political gain.
1 min
No official agenda for tech mediations yet on the table
A week into the Bonn climate talks which is scheduled to close on Thursday, there is as yet no official agenda on the table for the technical negotiations.
3 mins
Russian missile strike kills 11 in Zelensky's hometown
The aerial assault was the latest barrage of strikes by Russian forces that targeted various parts of Ukraine overnight
2 mins
Pakistan to evacuate 100,000 people
CYCLONE BIPARJOY - ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED TO SUPPORT EVACUATION OF PEOPLE
2 mins
US: Ex-prez faces charges in court in classified docs case
Former president Donald Trump surrendered on Tuesday to face federal charges of mishandling US government secrets the latest and most serious in a string of probes threatening his bid to win back the White House in 2024.
1 min
P-notes to return via Gift City
Some global lenders consider shifting to Gift City as it offers tax sops
3 mins
El Nino clouds on pulse prices
The arrival of an El Nino weather pattern has stoked concerns over elevated prices of pulses, a common source of protein for most Indians, despite a 37% jump in overall domestic production since 2015-16, which has helped India cut down costly imports.
2 mins
Shyam, Hari Bhartia honoured with global leadership award
The United States-India Business Council (USIBC) honoured Shyam Bhartia and Hari Bhartia, co-founders and co-chairs of the Jubilant Bhartia group, with the global leadership award for the year during its annual summit in Washington DC on Tuesday.
1 min
Last dance together at Ashes
Chances are the photo hasn't escaped your notice, one where, flanked by Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, stand David Warner, Pat Cummins and Steve Smith, showing off the ICC trophy trinity-ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and World Test Championship mace-at the Oval on Sunday.
3 mins
Vinesh for Budapest meet; WFI polls timeline set
Vinesh Phogat, who has led the protest with fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik demanding the arrest of former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment of women wrestlers, has expressed interest in returning to competition by next month.
3 mins
Serbia on cloud nine after Jokic leads Nuggets to first NBA title
Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA Finals; Jokic bags MVP of the Finals
3 mins
Tamannaah Bhatia confirms romance with Vijay Varma
Looks like actor Tamannaah Bhatia has finally put an end to speculations of her relationship with actor Vijay Varma. The former revealed that love blossomed on set for the two.
1 min
TAKE A SHINE TO THESE MONSOON TREKS
Untamed Nature and unforgettable views-these monsoon trails offer the best of both worlds to trekkers. We give you the low-down
2 mins
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