Hindustan Times Patna - December 25, 2024
Hindustan Times Patna - December 25, 2024
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December 25, 2024
Chief rules out re-exam despite BPSC aspirants' fast-unto-death
The BPSC's chairman Parmar Ravi Manubhai on Tuesday ruled out cancellation of the exam held on December 13 which got mired in allegations of question paper even as the fast-unto-death by the aspirants demanding the re-examination of the 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination entered its fifth day.
2 mins
ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN APPOINTED NEW BIHAR GUV
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday late evening appointed Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Kerala, as the new Governor of Bihar.
1 min
JD(U) DEFENDS NADDA OVER ROHINGYA, SLAMS KEJRI ON BIHARIS
The Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday defended J P Nadda against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's allegation the BJP president equated purvanchalis with Rohingyas, and shared a video to accuse the former Delhi chief minister of insulting people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh living in the national capital.
1 min
BUDGET '25: JOBS, FARM AND INFRA BOOST ON CARDS
Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget.
1 min
Matsyagandha Lake set for revamp
The crematorium, that was developed into a man-made lake known as Matsyagandha Lake and opened to common people in Bihar's Saharsa in 1997 when the then chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav had inaugurated it, is set to become one of the most prominent destinations for visitors from India and abroad next year after facing years of apathy.
1 min
Nitish vows more women welfare
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed solidarity with Jeevika Didis, promising assistance and reiterating his commitment to women's self-reliance during his ongoing 'Pragati Yatra'.
1 min
Kharge, Rahul submit dissent note on NHRC appointments
Congress MPs Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had recorded their dissent over the selection of the chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission on the grounds that the process adopted was \"fundamentally flawed\" and a \"pre-determined\" exercise that ignored mutual consultation and consensus.
2 mins
As tech evolves, so must regulatory frameworks
The Union government enacted an amended Consumer Protection Act in 2019 to deal with newer challenges in a digitised, technologically evolving marketplace where traditional consumer safeguards no longer apply.
3 mins
SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates
In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process.
3 mins
Notice for my removal was a rusted knife, says Rajya Sabha Chair
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said one should not use a vegetable-cutting knife for bypass surgery and that the notice for his removal from the post was actually a \"rusted\" tool.
1 min
Woman teacher shot dead in Samastipur over land dispute
THE VICTIM'S FAMILY HAD FILED A POLICE COMPLAINT ON DECEMBER 20 AGAINST A LOCAL RESIDENT, MITHILESH KUMAR MAHATO, RELATED TO A LAND-RELATED FEUD
1 min
Shops shut in Danapur for 3rd day as uproar over dual murder grows
Forty-eight hours after the gruesome double murders of ex-vice-president of Danapur Cantonment Board, Ranjit Kumar Yadav alias Dahi Gope and a local youth, Gorakh Rai, police have failed to establish the motive behind the murders and are still unsure if the murders were a result of a sudden provocation or were pre-planned.
1 min
PG STUDENT OF IGIMS DIES BY SUICIDE IN PATNA
A second year postgraduate student of radiology department at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) on Tuesday allegedly hanged himself at his Shivaji Nagar house under the jurisdiction of Digha police station, police said.
1 min
Rajnath, Yogi launch 2-day Atal Health Fare
To commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the two-day Atal Health Fair at Dilkusha Lawn here on Tuesday.
1 min
Bodies of three minors found in a room in Purnia; mother held
THE VICTIMS INCLUDED TWO MINOR GIRLS, AGED 2 AND 4
1 min
Statesman who chose ideology over power
On his 100th birth anniversary, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision of good governance remains as relevant as earlier for the nation
4 mins
Unlocking philanthropy to meet India's climate goals
India's climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's a stark reality impacting millions across the country.
2 mins
The Benegal imprint on Indian cinema
Shyam Benegal was a representative voice of the parallel cinema movement that ushered in new aesthetics in the 1970s.
1 min
Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka
Bangladesh's insistence on Sheikh Hasina's extradition will further test its ties with India
2 mins
Private speedboats a menace: Ferries body to Mumbai Port Trust
PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED BY CONGESTION AND TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THE SPEEDBOATS WHICH RISKS SAFETY OF BOATS AND PASSENGERS
1 min
High-speed rail project in focus as Vaishnaw embarks on Japan visit
HAYASHI STRESSED THE VALUE OF STRONG BILATERAL TIES
1 min
Pick-up van driver shot at in Bihar's Bhojpur
In a road rage case on Tuesday, a pick-up van driver was shot at near Ibrahimpur Crossing, which falls under the jurisdiction of Piro police station in Bhojpur district, police said.
1 min
Israel confirms it killed former Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran
Until now Israel had never admitted to killing Ismail Haniyeh, but Iran and Hamas had blamed it for the leader's death
2 mins
Japan, US blame North Koreans for $308mn cryptocurrency theft
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
1 min
Musk's AI startup raises another $6bn in its latest funding round
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk's startup xAI said it had raised $6 billion from investors in its latest funding round, as it battles stiff competition in the artificial intelligence market.
1 min
Oppn postpones decision to impeach acting prez
South Korea's opposition said on Tuesday it would hold back a decision to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo until later in the week.
2 mins
UN TEAM: SYRIAN AUTHORITIES 'VERY RECEPTIVE' TO PROBE OF ASSAD WAR CRIMES
The UN organisation assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said on Monday the country's new authorities were \"very receptive\" to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy.
1 min
12 killed in blast at explosives plant
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said.
1 min
Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Case Dropped by New Mexico Prosecutor
A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie \"Rust\" in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case's dismissal.
1 min
Major storm pounds California's coast
A major storm pounded California's central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.
1 min
India bond yields little changed as traders eye fresh global cues
Indian government bonds traded in a tight range before ending little changed on Tuesday, ahead of a holiday, with a rise in U.S. Treasury yields weighing on sentiment.
1 min
Small packs flood shelves as rural India defies slump
FMCG giants betting on hinterland to drive consumption as urban demand cools
2 mins
Raise import duty on petchem: Trade body SOS to govt
Fearing that countries like China may take advantage of low import duty to dump petrochemical products in India, a top trade body has sent an SOS to the government seeking a hike in customs duty to protect the domestic industry and jobs.
1 min
Odisha signs pact to operate hydrogen-powered buses
THE TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT TO BE IMPLEMENTED OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS HAS OUTLINED THE KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENTITIES INVOLVED
1 min
UPI QR transactions up 33% at retail stores in rural areas this yr
UPI transactions at retail stores have increased by 33% in semi-urban and rural areas this year, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payments, says a report.
1 min
Govt reviews sulphur-cut plan for coal power plants
India is reviewing a decade-old $30 billion programme requiring coal-fired power plants to install equipment to cut sulphur emissions after government-backed studies showed they had little impact on curbing pollution, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.
2 mins
INDIAN REFINERS MAY BUY MIDEAST SPOT OIL TO DEAL WITH RUSSIAN SHORTFALL
Indian state refiners are considering tapping the Middle East crude market as spot supply from their top supplier Russia have fallen, three refining sources said, in a move that could support prices for high-sulphur oil.
1 min
Shami not fully fit says BCCI, ruled out of Australia series
The suspense over Mohammed Shami featuring in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series is over with the Indian cricket board announcing that the pacer has been ruled out of any participation in the last two Tests because of a knee condition.
1 min
India wait for Shubman to sort out scoring issues in away Tests
The No.3 batter has a range of shots, but hasn't shown patience early on and has struggled on this tour of Australia
3 mins
Good bowlers are excited to come to MCG, says curator
The weather in Melbourne has already dropped from a high of 37°C a day after the team landed here to a max of 18°C on Monday.
2 mins
INDIA NAME 15 MEMBER SQUAD FOR ICC UNDER-19 WOMEN'S T20 WC
India on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for next year's ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.
1 min
Record chase in women's 50-over game
Bengal set a world record by successfully chasing a target of 390 in the quarter-final of the women's domestic one-day trophy against Haryana at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot on Monday.
2 mins
Legend, institution, icon: Industry remembers Shyam Benegal
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, considered the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, died at the age of 90 on Monday, leaving behind a legacy that remains unparalleled.
1 min
'OTT has offered me the genres I wasn't getting previously'
This festive season, actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has more reasons to celebrate — his OTT series Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (YKKA) Season 2 has been well-received, and the show is all set for a third outing.
1 min
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