Hindustan Times Pune - December 20, 2024
Hindustan Times Pune - December 20, 2024
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December 20, 2024
WILLING TO SPEAK TO TRUMP, REACH COMPROMISE ON UKRAINE: PUTIN
MOSCOW:
1 min
SC order on elephants in temple fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala: Culture vs safety
The Supreme Court's order on Thursday, effectively staying restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals may have, for now, resolved the latest battle between tradition, heritage, and culture on one side, and safety of both elephants and the public on the other -- but the larger war is likely to continue.
3 mins
Fuel price cuts at pvt outlets worry State-run retailers
STATE-RUN FIRMS HAVE NOT CUT PETROL AND DIESEL RATES SINCE MARCH 15, DESPITE BENCHMARK BRENT CRUDE PRICE FALLING TO $73.39/BARREL
3 mins
No lymphatic filariasis case found in dist
DRIVE COVERED 21 BLOCKS OF PUNE DISTRICT WHEREIN A TOTAL 12,600 INDIVIDUALS WERE SCREENED
2 mins
Sadhu Vaswani ROB demolition faces delay
CR has announced a 45-hour block for demolition of the remaining part of the old flyover
2 mins
CIVIC BODY CUTS OFF OVER 330 ILLEGAL WATER CONNECTIONS ACROSS CITY
To check unauthorised water usage and ensure equitable distribution of resources, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has cut off 330 illegal connections across the city in 2024.
1 min
₹4 cr fraud accused rearrested from Bihar
FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT, SIX POLICEMEN, INCLUDING ONE SUB-INSPECTOR, WERE SUSPENDED FOR NEGLIGENCE
1 min
Ajit Pawar requests Centre to scrap 20% onion export duty
With falling onion prices, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has written to the central government, requesting that the 20% export duty on onion be scrapped urgently.
1 min
Housing society member booked for ₹3 lakh fraud
The Wanowrie police have booked Varshney Jaivardhan, a member of the Manikchand Malabar Hill Co-operative Housing Society, for cheating the society of ₹3 lakh.
1 min
Pune division tops in MSRTC revenue in Nov
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) registered a record revenue of ₹941 crore in November, with the Pune division leading the state with an income of ₹230 crore.
1 min
Badlapur sexual assaults: Parents of slain accused are homeless, HC told
The parents of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assaults case who was killed in a police encounter in September, have been rendered homeless, the Bombay high court was told on Thursday.
1 min
PORSCHE CRASH: BIKE OWNERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER PROBE
Nearly two weeks after the 19-year-old son of a managing director of a leading infra company crashed his Porsche car into parked two-wheelers in Bandra West on December 7, the advocate for the owners of the five damaged bikes has protested the filing of FIR against the victims in a Mumbai court.
1 min
STATE, BRITISH COUNCIL LAUNCH PROGRAMME FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The British Council and the Maharashtra department of higher and technical education have launched the Capacity Building for International Officers programme, said officials.
1 min
Woman fined by HC for misuse of Senior Citizens Act
The Bombay high court on Wednesday fined a senior citizen for misusing welfare provisions in the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, to derail the recovery proceedings initiated by the State Bank of India (SBI) against her son and daughter-in-law.
1 min
Civic body plans changes in anti-bogus doctor panel
PMC's changes are intended to enhance the committee's operations, enabling it to respond to queries promptly
2 mins
Oppn took help of anti-nationals to win polls: CM
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the opposition, especially the Congress, of receiving support from frontal organisations linked to \"urban naxals\" to win elections.
3 mins
HC RAPS POLITICAL PARTIES OVER ILLEGAL BANNERS
Taking strong exception to photographs depicting the mushrooming of illegal hoardings by political parties in the vicinity of the high court complex, the Bombay high court on Thursday issued notices to political parties, directing them to show cause as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for defiance of court orders.
1 min
Metro pillar affects traffic on Baner Road
The Pune metro line-3 project (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) causes traffic disruptions at certain locations, including Baner Road.
1 min
Cops book LoP, Cong files counter complaint
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been booked for allegedly assaulting BJP MPs during a scuffle in Parliament Complex, police officials said late on Thursday, adding that the charges filed against the Rae Bareli MP include assault and criminal intimidation.
1 min
CENTRE ASKED X TO REMOVE VIDEO OF SHAH, SAYS CONG
The Congress on Thursday alleged that social media platform \"X\" has told them that the ministry of home affairs and the IT ministry have asked them to remove a video of Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar saying that it violated Indian laws.
1 min
LS SPEAKER BANS PROTESTS AT PARL GATES: OFFICIALS
In an unparalleled deterioration of decorum, the BJP and the Congress on Thursday engaged in bitter clashes, levelled allegations of assault, and filed contrasting police complaints
6 mins
BJP leaders accuse Rahul Gandhi of 'act of vandalism', call for strict action
Parliament has become a \"space for wrestlers and goons\", Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday as he accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of assaulting two Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in the Parliament complex even as his party colleagues sought \"statutory action\" against the Congress leader for his act of \"vandalism\".
2 mins
LS SPEAKER BANS PROTESTS AT PARL GATES: OFFICIALS
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of Parliament, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
Shah's views exposed, BJP trying to distract: Rahul
...the thinking of BJP-RSS is anti-constitutional, anti-Ambedkar RAHUL GANDHI, Congress MP
3 mins
Kharge moves privilege notice against Shah in RS
Congress chief and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Union home minister Amit Shah over the latter's remarks on BR Ambedkar in the House earlier this week.
2 mins
Reject 26/11 accused's writ plea against extradition: US
The United States government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition filed by 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to avoid his extradition to India.
1 min
SC stays Kerala HC curbs on elephants in temple festivals
The Supreme Court on Thursday effectively stayed a series of restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals, describing them as \"impractical\" and exceeding judicial authority.
2 mins
Shah holds meet to review J&K security
Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed security agencies to \"continue working in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir\" as he reviewed the security situation in the Union Territory during a high-level meeting.
1 min
B'DESH INTERIM GOVT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING MINORITIES: MIN
India on Thursday expressed concern at incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and said the interim government in Dhaka has the primary responsibility of protecting their life and liberty.
1 min
US, India strengthen space collaboration
US, INDIA AGREED TO PROMOTE DEFENCE SPACE COOPERATION THROUGH THE DOMAINS DEFENCE DIALOGUE
1 min
Navy chief set to review vessel safety norms in Mumbai today
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will be in Mumbai on Friday for a firsthand assessment of the collision between a naval speedboat and a passenger ferry in Mumbai harbour - the accident on Wednesday left 14 people dead - for a visit aimed at re-emphasising issues related to safety, security and standard operating procedures, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.
4 mins
INDIA, U.S. MUST WORK TOGETHER TO DECREASE TARIFFS: GARCETTI
India remains the world's \"highest tariff major economy\" and New Delhi and Washington should work together to reduce tariffs and make trade more fair, US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Thursday.
1 min
SII to manufacture French firm's vaccine for chikungunya
THE DEVELOPMENT HOLDS PROMISE AS CHIKUNGUNYA IS ENDEMIC ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WITH 12,587 CASES RECORDED THIS YEAR SO FAR
1 min
Flesh, bones were of B'desh MP: DNA report
DNA reports have confirmed that the human flesh and bones recovered from separate locations in West Bengal were that of slain Bangladeshi lawmaker Md Anwarul Azim Anar, a senior official of the state police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said on Thursday.
1 min
'Very few life jackets and boat was overcrowded': Survivors recall horror
Ashraf Pathaan shudders as he recounts the harrowing sequence of events from Wednesday, right from when the ferry boat he and his family members were travelling on was hit by a Navy craft, to when help finally arrived and rescued him and two of his family members. He, however, lost his wife and a seven-year-old in the tragedy off the Mumbai coast.
2 mins
SC: Can't seek alimony as means to equalise wealth
A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not a commercial venture, the Supreme Court held on Thursday, highlighting concerns over the misuse of penal laws in matrimonial disputes and clarifying that alimony cannot be sought as a means to equalise wealth between spouses, even if the husband has achieved financial success post-separation.
2 mins
SC REFUSES TO ENTERTAIN PLEA AGAINST U.P. ADMIN OVER 'DHARAM SANSAD'
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to prevent the \"Dharam Sansad\", organised in Ghaziabad by Yati Narsinghanand, a controversial figure known for making communally sensitive remarks, even as it directed the state authorities to take all necessary precautions to ensure that hate speeches are not made during the event.
1 min
No-confidence motion against RS Chair junked
Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Thursday dismissed the Opposition's notice for a motion of no-confidence against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing that it was drawn in haste to malign the vice-president and garner publicity, had technical flaws and misspelt his name, among other reasons.
1 min
SP's Sambhal MP booked for power theft; supply cut
Samajwadi Party lawmaker from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq was booked on Thursday for alleged electricity theft at his residence in the Deepa Sarai locality in Sambhal, police said, mounting troubles for the parliamentarian who is also booked in connection with the November 24 violence in the city during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
1 min
Human error caused 2021 CDS chopper crash: Parl panel report
The Mi-17V5 crash in which India's first chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed along with 13 others three years ago took place because of human error, according to data published in the latest report of the Parliamentary standing committee on defence.
1 min
Power shifts in China's defence establishment
There are signs that the Chinese military is facing significant internal strife.
3 mins
Trump tariffs and the making of a trade war
Before targeting the US's two neighbours and rival China, Donald Trump should bear in mind that there will be no winners in this war
4 mins
Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema
The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.
1 min
Dealing with the Dragon
India-China ties show progress, but Delhi must not lose sight of Beijing's border ambitions
2 mins
Five principles integral to better schooling systems
WHILE THERE IS A CASE FOR A COMMON CURRICULUM, IT MUST HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS THAT RESPECT LOCAL CONTEXTS.
4 mins
US prez pledges to cut GHG emissions by more than 60%
I'm proud that my administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history. JOE BIDEN, US President
1 min
Ukraine peace deal: Putin says he's open for talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he was ready for talks at \"any time\" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.
3 mins
US imposes more sanctions over Pak's missile programme
The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing new sanctions related to nuclear-armed Pakistan's long-range ballistic-missile programme, including on the state-owned defense agency that oversees the programme.
1 min
Gisele Pelicot hailed after mass rape trial
French woman Gisele Pelicot, who survived a decade of sexual abuse by her husband and dozens of strangers, said she hoped her ordeal would help make the world a better place for \"women and men alike\" as her former spouse was jailed for 20 years.
1 min
Afghanistan: 52 dead in bus accidents
Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed 52 people and injured 65, the Taliban government spokesmen said on Thursday.
1 min
Micromax and Phison form JV to develop storage chips
Indian smartphone company Micromax Informatics has tied up with Taiwanese NAND storage chip maker Phison to develop high-end storage products for enterprise, automotive and AI models.
1 min
Rupee closes at fresh low, reaches 85 against dollar
The rupee dropped 14 paise and breached the crucial 85 level to close at an all-time low of 85.08 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve sparked a broad dollar rally.
1 min
Markets join global selloff as US Fed eyes fewer cuts
Sensex plunged 965 points to crash below 80,000-mark, has lost 3.54% in four days
2 mins
Centre will make Swiggy, Amazon sell Bharat dal
Virtual shelves of online grocers, such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy, may soon see the debut of an unlikely item: Subsidised dal from the Government of India.
2 mins
Indian EV market likely to touch ₹20 lakh cr by 2030, says Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Indian electric vehicle market is likely to touch ₹20 lakh crore and will create around 50 million jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030.
1 min
BHARTI AIRTEL PAYS ₹3,626 CR TO CLEAR 2016 SPECTRUM DUES
Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the Indian government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.
1 min
FMCG cos may go for 5% price hikes amid rising costs
Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.
2 mins
Pernod Ricard, AB InBev raided by CCI
The antitrust body CCI has raided some offices of alcohol giants Pernod Ricard and Anheuser-Busch InBev as it investigates accusations of price collusion with retailers in a southern state, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
AIRCRAFT LESSOR TO BUY STAKE IN SPICEJET TO SETTLE DISPUTE
SpiceJet on Thursday said aircraft lessor Genesis will acquire a stake worth $4 million in the airline as part of settling a more than $16 million dispute.
1 min
Ashwin's call and why retirement can be fresh start
Ashwin's sudden turn—midway through a Test series—has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.
3 mins
Ashwin back home, says zero regrets on retirement
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned home to Chennai on Thursday morning one day after his retirement from international cricket midway through India's ongoing Test series against Australia.
2 mins
KOHLI CONFRONTS MEDIA OVER FAMILY PRIVACY IN MELBOURNE
India batter Virat Kohli was involved in a verbal exchange with a media person at the Melbourne Airport, upon arriving in Victoria ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
1 min
ICC agrees on hybrid model, India to play CT games at a neutral venue
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday approved the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, ending a month-long deadlock over the venue for the competition.
2 mins
Milind Soman: Even if I get $100 million, I won't do a paan masala ad
As someone who is big on fitness and believes in following a healthy lifestyle, actor-model Milind Soman (59) is working on \"creating a platform for indigenous sports\".
1 min
JACKKY CAN MAKE ME LAUGH
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look back on the year that changed their relationship status
1 min
Enjoy eating spicy? Try chilli tea
Enjoyed mostly in Southeast Asia, chilli tea offers many health benefits. Whether you are a seasoned spice fan or a curious newbie, this tea takes you on a flavourful journey. Read on...
1 min
Anuradha Pal: Zakir bhai helped me shine in a male-dominated space
For Anuradha Pal, tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain's death is a personal loss.
2 mins
Sonu Nigam to sing over 50 Rafi songs in 3 hours at the legend's 100th birth anniversary concert
I had a really tough time while charting out the final list of songs for the show, as you don't know which track to omit when it comes to Rafi sahab. SONU NIGAM, Singer
2 mins
I want to introduce ghazals to young gen in a way that resonates
Ghazals hold a special place in singer-songwriter Papon's heart. And he is committed to making the genre relevant for modern audiences.
1 min
Female comics can soon outnumber the boys: Gurleen
Stand-up comedian Gurleen Pannu is known for her spontaneity and one-liners.
1 min
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