Hindustan Times Rajasthan - December 21, 2024
Hindustan Times Rajasthan - December 21, 2024
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In this issue
December 21, 2024
'I couldn't recognise my parents as their faces were completely burnt'
When 37-year-old Shilpa Sharma left her house at 5.30 am in the morning, she thought she had stepped into a ghost town — all she saw was layers of thick, black smoke, while the acrid smell had taken over the neighbourhood.
2 mins
PREZ, PM, CM, EXPRESS GRIEF OVER DEATHS; COMPENSATION ANNOUNCED
The President, Prime Minister, Rajasthan chief minister and other leaders expressed grief on the devastating collision on Friday between a LPG tanker and truck on the outskirts of Jaipur that left at least 11 dead.
1 min
Industrial waste from Punjab polluting water in Raj: Centre
● The responsibility for managing sewage, industrial effluent treatment is with respective state govts and local bodies CR PATIL, Minister of Jal Shakti
2 mins
Everything turned into ashes within 10-15 minutes: Top cop
A kilometre of the Jaipur's prime highway area was in a ball of fire and everything turned into ashes when a truck crashed into an LPG tanker taking a U-turn, triggering a fireball that engulfed close to 34 vehicles, killing at least 11 people and leaving several more battling for their lives with severe burn injuries.
2 mins
Prison inmates struggle in Delhi winter season
As the Capital reels under biting cold conditions, Delhi prisons officials have suddenly recorded a spike in the recovery of metallic items—wires, coils, nails—from inmates.
2 mins
Half of the listed water bodies in city non-existent
ONLY 674 WATER BODIES EXIST OUT OF THE 1,367 ON RECORD; ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR THEIR REJUVENATION, AUTHORITIES SAY
2 mins
SSB key in ending LWE in Bihar, J'khand, says Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for its pivotal role in securing the country's borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan and its contribution to combating Maoism in Bihar and Jharkhand.
2 mins
India-US defence ties advancing in exciting, terrific way: Pentagon
The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump.
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
27 LS, 12 RS members part of JPC on simultaneous elections
Just before Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted the motion moved by law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal regarding the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee for two bills on \"One Nation One Election\".
2 mins
NEW MAHA CONG CHIEF LIKELY TO BE DECLARED SOON, SAYS NANA PATOLE
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Friday said the party's state unit will soon have a new chief as he has asked their central leadership to relieve him of the post.
1 min
No lymphatic filariasis disease reported in Pune
In a milestone in Pune district's efforts to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) or Elephantiasis, not a single case of the microfilarial disease was found in the entire district during a first-of-its-kind screening drive held between December 9 and 14, officials said on Thursday.
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
Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one
This winter session of Parliament offered an opportunity to the Opposition to put the government on the mat in relation to bread-and-butter issues or national security questions. Instead, the Congress is trading charges with the BJP on individuals
3 mins
India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait from December 21-22, coming 43 years after the last such visit by an Indian PM, marks a major milestone for ties and is set to reinvigorate the deep-rooted friendship between our two countries.
3 mins
Not in the name of Ambedkar
The raucous winter session was a disservice to his legacy, the illustrious track record of the Constitution and Parliament
2 mins
Breaking the gender glass ceiling across disciplines
Hope lives in the town where the daughter of an autorickshaw driver grows up playing in the paddy fields of Wayanad, Kerala.
2 mins
15-YEAR-OLD GIRL GANG RAPED IN ROURKELA, 3 HELD
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three people in Rourkela city, police said on Friday.
1 min
Trump-backed spending deal fails in House of Representatives, shutdown approaches
The package failed by a vote of 174-235 just hours after it was hastily assembled by Republican leaders seeking to comply with Trump's demands
2 mins
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 30
Gaza's civil defence agency said a series of Israeli strikes on Thursday killed at least 30 Palestinians, with the Israeli military confirming it targeted Hamas militants in one attack.
1 min
Int'l students urged to return to US campuses before Trump's inauguration
A growing number of US colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.
1 min
CHINESE PREZ XI SWEARS IN NEW MACAU LEADER
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday, presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China.
1 min
EGYPT'S ASYLUM LAW SPARKS REFUGEE RIGHTS CONCERNS
Egypt adopted its first-ever asylum law this week, but it has sparked concerns among human rights groups who warn it takes a \"security-focused approach\" that could undermine refugee protections.
1 min
Russian missile hits Kyiv
AFTER UKRAINE'S STRIKE | THE ATTACK USED 6 US-MADE ATACMS
2 mins
Mangione faces federal murder charge over executive's death
Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for this month's killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, increasing the potential punishment for the 26-year-old if he's convicted.
1 min
PAK'S MISSILE PROGRAMME IS 'EMERGING THREAT', TOP US OFFICIAL SAYS
A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an \"emerging threat\" to the United States.
1 min
Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the claims, amounting to more than ₹10,952 crore, of four indirect creditors of Reliance Infratel Ltd.
1 min
SHREE CEMENT TO INVEST ₹1,100 CR IN BIHAR FOR CEMENT, SOLAR PROJECTS
Rajasthan-based Shree Cement will invest ₹1,100 crore in Bihar to set up a cement plant and solar power project in Purnea district, its chairman H M Bangur said on Friday.
1 min
VOLATILE PRICES DAMPEN GOLD DEMAND IN INDIA
Gold demand in India remained subdued this week as volatile prices prompted potential buyers to delay purchases, while higher rates across China are expected to potentially offset upcoming seasonal demand.
1 min
India steel imports from China hit record high
CHINA SENT 1.96 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF STEEL TO INDIA DURING APRIL-NOVEMBER, UP 22.8% Y-O-Y
1 min
NHPC to invest ₹5,500 cr to set up 1,000 MW solar project in Bihar
THE COMPANY HAS ALMOST 7 GW OF OPERATIONAL HYDROPOWER PLANTS AND 9.3 GW OF CAPACITY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1 min
Want to leave movie mid-way? Claim a partial refund
If you ever found it impossible to sit through a movie and wished you could leave and get your money back, even a partial refund, you may be able to do that now.
2 mins
RUPEE RECOVERS FROM ALL-TIME LOW, UP 10 PAISE
The Nifty dropped 1.5% to 23,587.50, while the BSE Sensex shed 1.5% to 78,041.59
2 mins
IFC bets ₹630 cr on NDR InvIT to bolster green warehousing
IFC has invested $75 million (about ₹630 crore) in domestic currency Sustainability Linked Bond issued by NDR InvIT in a strategic move to boost sustainable warehousing infrastructure and promote the logistics sector.
1 min
RUPEE RECOVERS FROM ALL-TIME LOW, UP 10 PAISE
The rupee saw some recovery from its all-time low level and appreciated 10 paise to close at 85.03 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, on softening of the US dollar index and a potential intervention by the RBI.
1 min
States may endorse dual tax at GST Council meet
The Goods and Services Tax Council meeting on Saturday could see a majority of states endorsing dual tax rates for specific consumer goods such as bags, watches, clothes, sunglasses and cosmetic products—based on their prices, with a higher rate for premium products—people familiar with the matter said.
2 mins
AAYUSHI TAKES 4, INDIA INTO U-19 WOMEN'S T20 ASIA CUP FINAL
A rampaging India extended their unbeaten run at the U-19 Women's T20 Asia Cup as they reached the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest here on Friday.
1 min
WE HAD TO HIDE HIM, HE'S HIS OWN ENEMY: MCA ON SHAW
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".
1 min
Ashwin's call and why retirement can be a 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
Under pressure, Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking
In his last five Test matches, the India skipper has averaged a meagre 12.22 runs
3 mins
I FEEL STRONGER THAN ANY MAN: SANJEEDA ON MOTHERHOOD
Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh, who turned 40 on Friday, talks about raising her daughter as a single mum and being open to a new relationship
1 min
An annual affair of starry proportions
All roads led to Mumbai's Dhirubhai Ambani International School on Thursday evening, as a bevy of celebs, dressed to the nines, turned up to watch their kids perform at the school's annual day celebrations.
1 min
Cardi B takes to Insta to ask Offset to sign divorce papers
The divorce drama between rapper-couple Cardi B and Offset reached a boiling point on social media on Wednesday, when Cardi B publicly urged Offset to finalize their split by signing the divorce papers.
1 min
Haaye Ram! Actor stuns with drastic weight loss!
Ram Kapoor has wowed the internet with his drastic physical transformation.
1 min
'SUCCESS SE DIMAAG KHARAB NAHIN HONA CHAHIYE'
Pankaj Tripathi explains why franchise films did well this year; says though Stree 2's box-office numbers made him feel great, he didn't let the success make him go OTT
1 min
Of pilgrims, time tombs and Shrikes
My standout book of 2024 is the gorgeous Hyperion by Dan Simmons.
1 min
Utterly butterly delicious
Celebrity chefs love butter. This is true whether it is Julia Child, Alice Waters or Anthony Bourdain.
1 min
The importance of being an enlightened citizen
When I was asked to recommend a book for 2024, a lot of things were going through my mind: the ongoing war in Palestine, the recent blow to queer rights in India, the unrest in Congo, farmers’ protests, and more.
1 min
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