Hindustan Times Jammu - December 26, 2024
Hindustan Times Jammu - December 26, 2024
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In this issue
December 26, 2024
PM Launches Ken-Betwa Project, Hails Ambedkar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused Congress of ignoring Dr BR Ambedkar's contribution to the development of water resources in the country as he laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Madhya Pradesh.
2 mins
5 Docs Suspended After Pregnant Woman's Death
The Victim Was Five-And-A-Half Months Pregnant And Had Been Admitted With Complications
1 min
CM: Will Discusses Fiscal Issues Concerning HP With Union Ministers
Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Wednesday, said that he will meet Union ministers on December 28 and discuss pressing issues concerning Himachal, including declining GST compensation, revenue deficit grants (RDG), and the state's loan limit.
2 mins
Oppn slams Omar govt's move to buy 8 luxury cars
People who are criticising had no problem when they were enjoying all the protocols when they had constitutional posts IMRAN NABI, NC spokesman
2 mins
Metalling of Old Roads Permitted Under PMGSY-IV: PWD Minister
The Central government has accepted the request of the state government to allow metalling of roads in rural areas, those not in good conditions, under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) along with construction and metalling of new roads, said public works department (PWD) minister Vikramaditya Singh, in a statement on Wednesday.
1 min
Intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar records -7.3°C
Minimum temperatures decreased at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions, leading to the freezing of several water bodies and water supply lines in many areas.
1 min
Over 100 roads in HP still closed, tourists rescued in Lahaul-Spiti
Weather office has predicted light rain or snowfall at many places on Dec 27 and 28 in Himachal
1 min
Former Mayor Seeks Shifting of Winter Carnival from the Ridge
Raising safety concerns, former mayor Tikender Singh Panwar, has shot off a letter to the chief secretary of Himachal Pradesh seeking his intervention to ensure that no public functions are held at the Ridge Water Tank and also demanded to shift the stage of winter carnival away from ‘yellow markings’.
1 min
Hospitals are bound to give free treatment to survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks: HC
THE BENCH HAS MANDATED THAT HOSPITALS MUST PROVIDE FIRST AID, DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, LAB WORK, AND OTHER NECESSARY TREATMENT WITHOUT CHARGE
2 mins
Influencers Warned Against Promoting Fraudulent Platforms
Kashmir Cyber police on Wednesday warned social media influencers and YouTubers from promoting betting apps and investment schemes, terming them \"illegal\" and liable to attract legal action against the influencers and YouTubers.
1 min
Law, policy, contract: Why SC junked ruling on credit card interest
The Supreme Court last week struck down a decision of the apex consumer forum that directed banks not to levy penal interest of above 30% on credit card users who either default or delay payment of dues within the stipulated time.
6 mins
HP LEADERS PAY TRIBUTE TO FORMER PM VAJPAYEE
All political parties of Himachal paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary at The Ridge in Shimla on Wednesday.
1 min
Four-Year-Old Charred to Death in Himachal's Keylong
A fire in the rented accommodation of a Nepali-origin man claimed the life of his four-year-old child in Himachal's Keylong in the Lahaul-Spiti district on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
72-hour shutdown begins against Vaishno Devi ropeway project; protesters detained
A CLASH BROKE OUT BETWEEN TWO SIDES WHEN THE POLICE STOPPED THE PROTESTORS
2 mins
Proof of struggle missing at crime scene: CFSL report on RG Kar case
No evidence of a possible struggle or resistance was found at the crime scene in the seminar room of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered on August 9, according to a report by the Delhi-based Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).
1 min
J&K Students body flay govt for 'lack of clarity, transparency'
The Jammu and Kashmir students' association on Wednesday criticised the state government for its lack of clarity and transparency regarding the reservation policy.
1 min
Omar Conducts Inspections of Two Hospitals in Srinagar
Chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Wednesday conducted surprise inspections of premier health institutions in Srinagar to take stock of their facilities and services that they are providing to patients and their attendants.
1 min
HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next yr
State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to begin in January 2025 critical trials on the new Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A), involving the testing of the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range missile, the aircraft's locally made electronic warfare suite and the Israeli Elta radar, as it now targets a March 31 deadline to deliver the first fighter jet to the Indian Air Force after completing the necessary certification requirements, senior officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Invisible hand seems at play in Manipur crisis: Former CJ
No one appears to be in control in Manipur, where \"an invisible hand\" continues to fan violence, the Manipur high court's former chief justice Siddharth Mridul said on Tuesday, stressing the need to urgently bring the situation under control; otherwise, \"there will be nothing left to protect\" in the northeastern state.
3 mins
Setting out the Budget agenda
The most important challenge before the Union Budget will be the slowing growth momentum in the economy
2 mins
India's Choices When US Confronts China
Security hawks, protectionists, Wall Street finance titans and tech giants will shape Trump's China policy. New Delhi will need to assess the balance of power among them
4 mins
Detention policy is a double-edged sword
The scrapping of the no-detention policy in central schools is welcome as far as the underlying intent is concerned — identifying and remedying learning gaps among students.
1 min
The cinema ecosystem Shyam Benegal created
Shyam Benegal's filmmaking journey offers a fascinating case study, showcasing his unique storytelling style and the impact he had on Hindi cinema. His films challenged the norms of mainstream cinema, fostered a niche audience, and influenced many actors who went on to achieve great success.
3 mins
Odisha's farm economy holds lessons for others
Odisha has shown fast and significant poverty reduction driven by exceptional agricultural transformation.
2 mins
Launched in '07, India's tallest luxe tower gets partial OC till 53 floors
India's tallest residential building -- Palais Royale, in Worli, standing at 320 meters -- received a second set of Occupation Certificate (OC) a week ago.
1 min
Pak airstrikes killed 46 people in Afghanistan
Pakistan's airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said on Wednesday, raising fears of further straining the relations between the two neighbours.
1 min
Renowned record producer Perry dies at 82
Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included Carly Simon's \"You're So Vain,\" Rod Stewart's \"The Great American Songbook\" series and a Ringo Starr album featuring all four Beatles, died on Tuesday. He was 82.
1 min
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence After Poll Court Ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed October 9 elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said, on Tuesday.
1 min
Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Wednesday that they had fired a ballistic missile at central Israel, with Israeli forces saying they intercepted the attack.
1 min
Japan's Foreign Minister Visits China to Address 'Challenges'
Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya met counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials in Beijing on Wednesday, with the two sides agreeing to try to increase cooperation despite acknowledging challenges, reports said.
1 min
Azerbaijani airliner, with 67 aboard, crashes in Kazakhstan, 32 survive
The Embraer 190 aircraft made an emergency landing 3km from the city, Azerbaijan Airlines said earlier
2 mins
Vietnam Enforces Strict Internet Rules Targeting Facebook and TikTok
New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.
1 min
BPCL Picks Andhra for India's Last Greenfield Refinery Project
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.
1 min
FPI Inflows Into Equities May Rebound Next Year After a Poor '24
The Drastic Decline in FPI Flow in 2024 Stems From a Combination of Global and Domestic Factors
1 min
Weaver May Raise ₹1k Cr From Premji Invest, Paragon
Weaver Services Pvt. Ltd, an affordable housing finance company founded by former employees of HDFC Ltd, is in talks to raise about ₹1,000 crores from Premji Invest and Paragon Partners, three people familiar with the matter told Mint.
2 mins
India Eyes 4.5% Fiscal Deficit by FY26 Amid Global Risks
The government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of the GDP in FY26, a finance ministry document said.
1 min
Swan Ties Up With AG&P For LNG Project
Business tycoon Nikhil Merchant-run Swan Energy has lined up a floating LNG receipt and regasification unit for its proposed liquefied natural gas import project at Jafrabad in Gujarat, the firm said in a regulatory filing.
1 min
Ola Electric Opens 3,200 Stores Amid Complaint Woes
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. announced opening of 3,200 new stores in a single day, as India's biggest e-scooter maker seeks to expand its local footprint and address customer frustration related to shortcomings in service.
1 min
India's GDP to Grow at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY
Real GDP growth eased to a 7-quarter low of 5.4% during July-September
2 mins
Healthy FDI inflows into India to continue in 2025
India, averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since January this year despite global uncertainties and challenges, is tipped to sustain the trend in 2025 on the back of measures by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-government to enhance the country's investor-friendly appeal.
2 mins
Cement industry hopes for better growth in 2025
The Indian cement industry, witnessing a consolidation and heightened rivalry between two corporate houses snapping smaller players, pins its hope on 2025 for an improvement in sales realisation, higher margins and acceleration in demand, expecting around 8% sales growth helped by an increased government spending on big-ticket infra projects.
2 mins
Paris Heartache Over, Chanu Focuses on Regaining Fitness
Having overcome the agony of a 4th-place finish at Paris Games, the lifter has resumed training in Modinagar under national coach Vijay Sharma
3 mins
Khel Ratna row: Lapse on my part, says Manu
Seeking to end all \"speculations\" after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country's top sports award.
2 mins
Rohit's mantra: A personalised approach is key
Captaincy demands a mindset as varied as the individuals in the squad. You need to know when to be sympathetic and when to have a stern word or two.
3 mins
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