Hindustan Times Rajasthan - December 25, 2024
Hindustan Times Rajasthan - December 25, 2024
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December 25, 2024
Toll climbs to 15 as two more succumb
Jaiveer, 40, who was driving the LPG tanker that was hit by a truck on December 20 leading to explosion in the tanker killing 15 people so far and leaving over 40 with burn injuries, had fled from the spot immediately after the accident, a police officer aware of the investigation said, adding that he was brought by the police from UP on Monday.
4 mins
15-yr-old girl abducted by 'in-laws' over dowry dispute in Deeg: Police
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly abducted at gunpoint near her school in Deeg, police said on Tuesday, adding that her father has filed a complaint against her \"husband\" and \"in-laws,\" accusing them of harassment for dowry.
1 min
3 friends from Udaipur use innovation for farming breakthrough, receive PM's praise
The founders of super-absorbent-polymer (SAP), which not only has the capability to \"reduce the irrigation need by 40% but also to reduce the bio-waste\", received accolades by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recently held Rising Rajasthan Summit.
4 mins
OPERATION TO RESCUE 3-YR-OLD FROM BOREWELL CONTINUES
Rescue operations to save a three-year-old girl who fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell on Monday while playing near her house in the Sarund area in the Kotputli-Behror district, continued on Tuesday, officials familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Slain drug mafia Sunil was first held in snatching case in Punjab
Drug mafia Sunil Yadav (30), who was recently killed in a shootout in California's Stockton city in the United States, was an accused in at least seven cases across Punjab and Rajasthan including three drug peddling cases across the India-Pakistan border, a murder case, and three cases related to snatching, theft, and robbery, according to an official record.
2 mins
Cong humiliated Ambedkar, BJP regards him a hero: CM
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday slammed the Congress for humiliating BR Ambedkar in his lifetime while the BJP is following the path shown by the father of India's Constitution and the country's first law minister.
2 mins
High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies
A steady hum fills the air on a 600m-long road that bisects Shaheen Bagh into two equal halves.
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
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
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
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
Colossus who looms over Hindi music to this day
Looking back at Mohammed Rafi's legacy, in an age of autotune, AI and meme culture, one cannot help but marvel at the era he belonged to - of poet-musicians and timeless classics, songs we can all still hum today, and a voice that can't be forgotten.
4 mins
Worrying trend of forests degrading: Experts
The country's green cover may be increasing according to the headline findings of the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, but the study also points to the degradation of large tracts of forests, increase in plantations and lack of clarity in status of so-called unclassed forests -- all of which could have serious impacts for biodiversity, forest dependent people and ecosystem services provided by old-growth forests, experts said.
4 mins
Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka
Bangladesh's insistence on Sheikh Hasina's extradition will further test its ties with India
2 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
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
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
High-speed rail project in focus as Vaishnaw embarks on Japan visit
Prospects for the ₹1.08 lakh crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project brightened with India and Japan agreeing to take steps jointly to take forward the venture, which may include local and global sourcing of some components \"if necessary\", people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Small packs flood shelves as rural India defies slump
FMCG giants betting on hinterland to drive consumption as urban demand cools
2 mins
Rupee hits record low for sixth straight session
The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low for the sixth consecutive trading session on Tuesday as a rise in U.S. bond yields boosted the dollar and strong demand for the greenback from importers added to the lingering pressure on the local currency.
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
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, has fallen, three refining sources said, in a move that could support prices for high-sulphur oil.
1 min
There's been a lapse in filing nominations'
Paris Olympics' double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that \"there has been a lapse may be on my part\" while filing nominations for this year's National Sports Awards amid a raging controversy over her exclusion from the list of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees.
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
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.
3 mins
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
'We were asleep when fire broke out in our building, and were rescued 40 mins later'
A fire broke out in the wee hours of Tuesday at Mumbai's Fortune Enclave building in Bandra (W), which houses singer Shaan.
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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