Hindustan Times Delhi - November 28, 2024
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November 28, 2024
Adani storm continues to rock winter session
The Opposition's demand for a debate on the latest allegations against the Adani Group rocked both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, forced adjournments and washed out the third day of the winter session.
5 mins
Will abide by PM Modi's decision on CM: Shinde
Any decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union home minister Amit Shah on selecting the chief minister of Maharashtra will be acceptable to him, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member to take over the state's top job.
3 mins
Gukesh beats Ding in game 3 for 1st win in chess title battle
As early as move 13 of game 3, Ding Liren fell behind an hour on the clock, shifting in his chair, visibly uncomfortable at the position in front of him.
1 min
Stone pelters' posters to be displayed, accused to pay damages in wake of Sambhal violence
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said that it will make those involved in the violence in Sambhal pay damages for the public property vandalised in Sunday's violence and put up posters of \"stone pelters\" at public places even as Opposition MPs demanded a discussion in Parliament on the issue.
2 mins
INDIA AND U.S. ARE STRONGER WHEN THEY WORK TOGETHER: BLINKEN
The United States and India are stronger when they work together, US secretary of state Antony Blinken said after a meeting with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, Italy on Tuesday.
1 min
Court issues notice over claim of temple inside Ajmer dargah
A Rajasthan court on Wednesday issued notice in a lawsuit filed by Hindu groups that alleged a Hindu temple existed under the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine at Ajmer and sought worshipping rights at the spot.
1 min
Lebanon deal spurs W Asia peace hopes
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began on Wednesday, with thousands of residents streaming back to their battered homes after the two sides struck a deal brokered by the United States and France, a rare feat of diplomacy in a region wracked by two wars and several proxy conflicts for over a year.
3 mins
Football holds many parallels for teen IPL prodigy
\"What were you doing at 13?\" Rajasthan Royals's post on X bore a heart in pink, the team's colour, and the name of the youngest player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history: Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
4 mins
Medieval-era fish and meat markets in London to shut
Two of London's most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
2 mins
Oz ban on social media for children clears first hurdle
Australia's House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.
1 min
Nursery admissions for pvt schools set to kick off today
The admission process for nursery, pre-primary, and Class 1 students in private unaided schools across Delhi for the 2025-26 academic year is set to begin on November 28, the Directorate of Education (DoE) announced on Wednesday.
2 mins
Kailash Gahlot resigns from assembly, no fresh election
Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, who quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a week ago, on Wednesday tendered his resignation from the Delhi assembly through a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel.
1 min
No 'outsider' involved in murder, say police
Two days after a 64-year-old man was murdered inside his house in Panchsheel Park, Delhi Police officers on Wednesday said they suspect that the retired businessman was killed by someone he knew over personal enmity, noting that nothing was stolen from the house, barring the digital video recorder (DVR) system of the CCTVs installed in the house.
2 mins
ED focused on keeping accused in jail: Court
A Delhi court granted bail to an accused in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, while sharply criticising the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for focusing on keeping \"the accused in detention without trial\", instead of \"channelising its energy and resources for a speedy trial\".
1 min
3 posing as visa firm officers held from UP for fraud
The Delhi Police has arrested three men from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly impersonating employees of visa and passport administration outsourcing company VFS Global, and duping Indians and foreigners by promising them employment at the firm, or by claiming that they could help facilitate their visa process, officers said on Wednesday.
1 min
ED RAIDS FORMER PROMOTERS OF KWALITY LTD
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at about a dozen locations across the National Capital Region (NCR) on the former promoters and directors of Kwality Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged bank fraud, people familiar with the development said.
1 min
AAP, BJP workers face off at Kejriwal's Nangloi visit
A tense standoff erupted between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers during AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's visit to Nangloi on Wednesday, where the former chief minister had gone to meet a businessman whose shop was the site of a shooting in September.
1 min
Women kill man for trafficking them, 'exposing' to HIV: Police
Over a month after a 44-year-old businessman was found dead at his Sangam Vihar home, Delhi Police arrested four illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in connection with the incident.
2 mins
Minor stabs 16-year-old boy in Shalimar Bagh
THE ACCUSED AND HIS FRIEND, BOTH 16, FRACTURED THE VICTIM'S ARMS AND LEGS BEFORE STABBING HIM 13 TIMES, COPS SAID
2 mins
Dwarka set to get India's longest golf course on Dec 18
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to inaugurate the country's longest golf course in Dwarka's Sector 24 on December 18, with lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena scheduled to preside over the event, officials aware of the matter said.
2 mins
HC slams AAP for refusing Centre's aid for health care
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed shock over Delhi government not accepting financial aid for a Centre-funded health scheme. The court also expressed disappointment over non-completion of several upcoming hospitals due to lack of funds.
1 min
8K CCTVs for tight vigil in key residential areas
Of the 12 projects, 8 pertain to installing 1,000 cameras and remaining 4 deal with integrated security barricades - SENIOR PWD OFFICIAL
2 mins
Winds continue to carry off pollutants; improve Delhi air
The marginal improvement in air pollution that Delhi residents have experienced owing to strong winds over the past few days continued on Wednesday with the air quality remaining in the lower end of \"very poor\", data showed.
2 mins
Expedite regularisation of unauthorised colonies: LG
SPL CAMPS WILL BE ORGANISED FROM NOV 30 TO DEC 31 UNDER PM-UDAY SCHEME ON A SINGLE-WINDOW SYSTEM TO DISPOSE OF CASES, OFFICIALS SAID
2 mins
The brief bio of 'Albela ji'
Glimpsing into a fellow citizen's life
2 mins
Adanis aren't named in bribery charges: Senior lawyer Rohatgi
Senior advocate and former attorney general of India Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday said that neither Gautam Adani nor his nephew Sagar Adani has been named in charges related to bribery or obstruction of justice under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
3 mins
Need stricter laws to curb 'vulgar content' on OTT, says Vaishnaw
Stronger laws are required to deal with obscenity on social media, Union minister of information and broadcasting, and electronics and information technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday especially since they (social media platforms) lack the editorial checks of traditional media.
2 mins
STUDENT WING OF MEITEI BODY FORCES GOVT OFFICES TO SHUT IN MANIPUR
The student wing of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an Imphal Valley-based Meitei organisation, launched a two-day shutdown on Wednesday targeting all central and state government offices in Manipur, excluding essential services and education sector.
1 min
Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today
Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony in the state capital Ranchi on Thursday, with people familiar with the matter saying no other minister will take oath with the JMM working chief as negotiation among the ruling INDIA bloc constituents over the ministerial berths continued.
1 min
5 MOWED DOWN BY SPEEDING CAR IN TAMIL NADU
Five women were killed on Wednesday after a speeding car hit them on the highway off Mammallapuram near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, police said.
1 min
CONG SEEKS FOUR FRONT-ROW SEATS IN LOWER HOUSE
The Congress party has sought front-row seats in the Lok Sabha for its four members — Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Alappuzha MP KC Venugopal, Jorhat lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi and Mavelikkara MP Kodikunnil Suresh, two senior Lower House officials said.
1 min
Chair's rulings require deference, can't cause differences: Dhankhar
Amid major disruptions and protests over the Opposition's demand for a debate on the indictment of Adani Group chief Gautam Adani and others in a US court, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar told lawmakers on Wednesday that a ruling of the chair requires deference and not be the cause of differences.
1 min
MHA will soon unveil business rules for J&K
THE RULES WILL DEMARCATE POWERS BETWEEN CHIEF MINISTER AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
1 min
SC seeks reforms to empower elected women
In a scathing critique of the regressive mindset entrenched in administrative systems, the Supreme Court has underscored the urgent need for reform in governance structures to empower elected female representatives and safeguard their autonomy.
2 mins
Court sends notice on plea claiming temple inside Ajmer shrine
A Rajasthan court on Wednesday issued notice in a lawsuit filed by Hindu groups that alleged a Hindu temple existed under the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine at Ajmer and sought worshipping rights at the spot.
2 mins
AFTER FIRE, MEDICAL COLLEGE PRINCIPAL SACKED, 3 STAFFERS SUSPENDED IN U.P.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday removed the principal of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, where a fire killed several newborns on November 15, and suspended three staff members.
1 min
SC tells Kheri accused to submit affidavit on threats to witnesses
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, on a plea moved by the victims to cancel his interim bail on the allegation that he was influencing witnesses in the case and flouted the court order restraining him from entering Lakhimpur except for attending trial.
2 mins
Airline pilot dies by suicide, partner held
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abetting the suicide of his girlfriend, a 25-year-old pilot with Air India who was found dead in her flat in Mumbai earlier this week, police said, adding that the victim's family has attributed the death to frequent fights between the couple.
1 min
Village head, kin beat Dalit man to death over borewell dispute, 4 held
THE POLICE HAVE REGISTERED A CASE AGAINST THE SARPANCH FOR MURDER AND RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES ACT
1 min
SC criticises ED's low rate of conviction
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's low rate of conviction in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act even as it agreed to examine the bail plea of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee, who has been in jail for two years, adding that it is easy for politicians to engage in corruption and then claim innocence.
1 min
Man rapes, kills partner, chops body into 40 pieces
THE MATTER CAME TO LIGHT AROUND A FORTNIGHT AFTER THE KILLING WHEN A STRAY DOG WAS FOUND WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS NEAR JORDAG VILLAGE
2 mins
Woman files suit claiming right over land linked to Muda case
A woman has filed a civil suit claiming right over a plot of land which is at the heart of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) land allotment case against Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, his wife and others, adding a new twist to the controversy.
1 min
CENTRE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO CURB CHILD MARRIAGES
Union minister of women and child development Annapurna Devi on Wednesday launched the \"Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat\" campaign—an initiative focused on eliminating child marriage across seven high-burden states where the practice remains widespread.
1 min
India hails ceasefire in Israel, Lebanon; says it will pave way for peace
India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and said it hoped that these developments will lead to \"peace and stability\" in the wider region.
1 min
TAKE BALANCED LOOK AT BUS SERVICE THROUGH CORBETT, SAYS SC
The Supreme Court, faced with a hard choice of permitting a bus service cutting through the core tiger habitat of Corbett tiger reserve, directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Wednesday to think not only about the tigers but also of human beings as well while reviewing its objections to the bus route.
1 min
1 DEAD, 2 CRITICAL AFTER INHALING TOXIC FUMES AT ANDHRA FIRM
A 23-year-old factory worker died and two of his colleagues are in critical condition after they inhaled toxic fumes while cleaning a compressor at a pharma company in Andhra Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
India's constitutional journey has etched a remarkable arc
Democracy is more than a form of government; it is 'associated living'. This means that we have to eliminate from our social fabric all exclusions and disabilities
4 mins
Stalin: Won't implement scheme in present form
The PM Vishwakarma scheme of the Central government \"strengthens the system of castebased vocation\", Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said in a letter to Union minister Jitam Ram Manjhi on Wednesday, informing the MSMEs minister that the state government will not implement the scheme in its present form.
1 min
ZUBAIR BOOKED FOR ENDANGERING SOVEREIGNTY: COPS
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday informed the Allahabad high court that the offence of endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has been added to the first information report (FIR) registered against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair last month, Bar and Bench reported.
1 min
2.5mn Indians died from rising air pollution
At least 2.5 million people in India have died on account of health issues arising from air pollution caused by so-called landscape fires (such as those caused by the burning of farm stubble) between 2000 and 2019, according to a study published by Lancet on Wednesday.
2 mins
TWO NEWBORN CHEETAH CUBS KILLED, MUTILATED AT KUNO PARK
Two cheetah cubs, who were born on Saturday to a female named Neerva brought in from Africa, were found dead with their mutilated corpses being discovered at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur on Wednesday morning.
1 min
IIT-Delhi researcher dies as trench at Guj's Lothal site collapses
A 23-year-old research student was killed and her supervisor was injured when a trench at an archeological site in Lothal, Gujarat, collapsed on them on Wednesday morning, police officials said.
1 min
Weaponising tariff to trade
Donald Trump's announcements suggest that global trade is set to see a major upheaval
2 mins
Poll-loss assessment must spare the EVM
The default response these days of a section of the Opposition, especially the Congress party, when it loses an election is to question the electronic voting machine (EVM).
1 min
Democratic Party needs to take a citizen-centric path
THE DEMOCRATS MUST GRAPPLE WITH THE PERCEPTION OF BEING OUT OF TOUCH WITH WHAT ISSUES MATTER MOST TO THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS OR WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THOSE ISSUES
4 mins
Disability inclusion needs systemic shift, not saviours
Mainstream Hindi cinema, with movies like Taare Zameen Par, Black, and most recently, Srikanth, has brought attention to the lives of children with disabilities, portraying their challenges and triumphs.
3 mins
Military lessons from the stand-Off On LAC
India must work towards rebuilding deterrence against China's military coercion
3 mins
After delay, Trump signs deal with WH for power transfer
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House (W H) to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on January 20.
1 min
EX-BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER ZIA ACQUITTED IN CORRUPTION CASE
Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years in jail by a lower court, according to media reports.
1 min
B'desh HC seeks govt stance on Iskcon ban amid tensions
The High Court (HC) has directed the government to clarify its position on the Hindu religious organisation Iskcon, its activities, and any actions taken concerning it, the United News of Bangladesh reported.
1 min
Over 220 lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks
Around 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are participating in the ongoing negotiations in Busan, South Korea to develop a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, a new analysis has shown, which also flagged concerning \"reports of intimidation and interference\" from industry representatives.
1 min
China probes def minister for graft
Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said on Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.
1 min
Supporters of Imran evicted from Islamabad
Pakistan police said on Wednesday they had arrested nearly 1,000 protesters who marched on the capital demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, after crowds were evicted from the city centre in a sweeping security crackdown.
1 min
Hamas says 'ready' for Gaza truce after Lebanon ceasefire
In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority expressed hope that Lebanon ceasefire would bring stability to the region, especially in Gaza
2 mins
Adani Green gets Second extension in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has granted a second extension to Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) for supplying renewable power after the company missed two earlier deadlines citing transmission unavailability, said three people aware of the development.
2 mins
Number of women tax filers up 25.3% in 4 yrs
Small states and union territories such as Mizoram and Jammu & Kashmir saw a surge in women filing income-tax returns between 2019-20 and 2023-24, a sign of their economic empowerment with Mizoram posting 96% jump in number of such filers to 2,090 and J&K, a 49.2% growth to 1,17,514.
1 min
IBBI keen on creditors trying out mediation first
India's bankruptcy regulator and the central government will consider making mediation mandatory between defaulting companies and their creditors before moving proceedings into bankruptcy courts, two persons informed about the development said.
2 mins
RUPEE PLUNGES 15 PAISE TO SETTLE AT 84.44 AGAINST US DOLLAR
The rupee declined sharply by 15 paise to close at 84.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday amid uncertainties surrounding US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and an increase in crude oil prices.
1 min
Aircastle, SpiceJet reach $5.6 million settlement
In a relief to SpiceJet, Ireland-based aircraft lessor Aircastle has withdrawn its insolvency case against the budget airline after reaching a $5.6 million settlement.
1 min
Mega aviation package to cut levies, ease rules soon
Niti Aayog leads effort towards building hub, involving multiple central ministries
2 mins
Edtechs open new lucrative avenues for IIT graduates
India's edtech sector has hired several thousand graduates from the famed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITS)-both from campus and laterally as teachers over the past five years. Notably, the salaries on offer are handsomely higher than what industry offers.
2 mins
Wrestler Bajrang to appeal against doping verdict
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia said he will appeal against the four-year ban imposed by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for an anti-doping rule violation at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.
2 mins
Gukesh strikes back, records his first classical win over Ding
The Indian teenager and Chinese world champion Ding Liren are tied on 1.5 points after Game 3, going into the first rest day
3 mins
Anticipated shuffle: Rohit and Gill for Padikkal, Jurel
The focus at this weekend's warm-up game will be on changes India could make for Adelaide's pink-ball Test match
3 mins
Gvardiol errors emblematic of what is going wrong at Manchester City
Erling Haaland had scored on either side of half-time and between the Norwegian's goals, Ilkay Guendogan's sweetly struck left-footer took a deflection beating the impressive Timon Wellenreuther in Feyenoord's goal.
3 mins
Delivering an Olympics, a complicated process
Sebastian Coe, the only man in Olympic history to win back-to-back 1,500m gold medals, who heads World Athletics and is in the running to be the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), brought up the Perth Test.
3 mins
FEUD INTENSIFIES AS DHANUSH SUES NAYANTHARA
After Nayanthara accused Dhanush of a 'personal grudge', the actor has filed a suit against her for using footage from his production without authorisation
1 min
Put A Period To The Silent Suffering
As Neha Bhasin's struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder has sparked a discussion, let's dive deep into this medical disorder
2 mins
Keerthy Suresh confirms relationship with Antony Thattil
Actor Keerthy Suresh, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Baby John co-starring Varun Dhawan, recently shared her first-ever picture with long-time boyfriend, businessman Antony Thattil, on Instagram.
1 min
RUPALI'S STEPDAUGHTER RELEASES 'FINAL' STATEMENT AFTER DEFAMATION SUIT
Actor Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha Verma criticised the defamation case against her in a recent post, clarifying that she was only exercising her rights
1 min
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