Hindustan Times Rajasthan - January 08, 2025
Hindustan Times Rajasthan - January 08, 2025
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January 08, 2025
India to Soon Set New Record of One Billion Voters: ECI Chief
Assembly polls will be held in Delhi on February 5 and the results will be declared three days later, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Tuesday, setting the stage for the first major election in 2025.
2 mins
Shah Launches Interpol-Like Agency, Calls for Tech Update
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.
1 min
HC Dismisses Plea By BRS Leader Against F.I.R. In Corruption Case
The Telangana high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former state minister K T Rama Rao, seeking to quash a first information report (FIR) filed against him in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E car race in Hyderabad, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
U.S. Congress Certifies Trump Win, Clears Way for Swearing-In
The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on Jan. 20.
1 min
Barmer man set on fire, attackers on run
A 45-year-old man was allegedly attacked by two assailants with sticks and set on fire at Jasai village in Asada under Barmer rural police station area on Monday night, police officers aware of the matter said on Tuesday, adding that the two attackers have fled the spot following the incident and are currently absconding.
1 min
State-level R-Day event to be held in Udaipur: CM
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said this year's 76th Republic Day celebrations will be held in Udaipur, the city of lakes, in a grand and traditional manner, as is customary every year.
1 min
School enrolment dips 4.98% in 2 years: Report
At least 4.98% dip was seen in enrolment rates in schools in Rajasthan in the last two years, revealed a recent report of the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) by the ministry of education, despite the state adding 1,384 new schools.
2 mins
Polyvalent antivenom ineffective for poison of Thar snakes: Study
The polyvalent antivenom used to treat snakebites of Thar desert snakes is ineffective, with a mortality rate of 8.6% and patients suffering from severe systemic bleeding, delayed clotting disorders, and prolonged hospital stays, study showed.
1 min
Man Held for Infiltrating Military Area in Jaisalmer
A man has been apprehended for allegedly infiltrating a military area by crossing a barbed-wire fencing in Jaisalmer around 10pm on Monday, officers aware of the matter said on Tuesday, adding that army personnel have interrogated him throughout the night, suspecting him to be a spy.
1 min
Bhagavad Gita-inspired initiative for policemen, inmates in Bikaner
THE PROGRAMME WILL HELP POLICE PERSONNEL TO MANAGE STRESS AND REFORM BEHAVIOUR OF PRISONERS
1 min
Around 6 Million Ladki Bahins Likely to Exit List
The state government's women and child development (WCD) department has started linking the data of beneficiaries collected for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana with those of all other existing schemes, to weed out a sizeable chunk of payees and relieve the government of mounting financial pressures.
2 mins
Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic
Why HMPV panic is misplaced
3 mins
Rescue teams race against time to find miners trapped in Assam
The Indian Army initiated a rescue mission on Tuesday to locate miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in the remote \"3 Kilo\" area of Dima Hasao near the Assam-Meghalaya border.
2 mins
FAC Okays Battalion Camp in Protected Forest Area of Assam
The Approval Pertains to the Diversion of 26.1 Hectares Within Geleky Reserved Forest Along the Volatile Assam-Nagaland Border in the Sivasagar Forest Division
2 mins
Shah Launches Bharatpol, Asks Agencies to Use Tech
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.
1 min
Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers
ALTHOUGH THE OVERALL COUNT OF H5N1 HUMAN INFECTIONS IS LOW, THE STEADY DRIP OF HUMAN, ANIMAL DETECTIONS IS NOT A GOOD SIGN, SAY EXPERTS
2 mins
Over 2k died in India from natural disasters
HOME MINISTRY PLANS TO SOON INCLUDE HEAT DISASTERS IN THE LIST OF NOTIFIED DISASTERS, SAID THE OFFICIALS
2 mins
Centre asks Maha govt to submit report on forest land encroachment
The ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) has directed the Maharashtra government to submit an updated report on encroachment over reserve forest land in Pune and on the action taken against the same.
2 mins
Empowering Women with Cash Guarantees
The launch of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (JMMSY) marks a transformative moment in our state's journey toward women's empowerment and rural economic revitalisation.
3 mins
Post Trudeau, Canada should reset India ties
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has decided to step down following a revolt within his Liberal Party and public opinion polls showing that the party is expected to be swept out of power by the Conservatives.
1 min
The Soros, Musk Models of Politics
Two billionaires, with two value systems, and two different modes of doing politics dominate public imagination. Rarely have two private citizens held this influence
4 mins
Bruised Delhi heads to polls
The Capital goes to the polls after five years of acrimony that hamstrung governance. The new government might not be able to do better
2 mins
The Global Dimension in New Orleans Terror Strike
The deliberate ploughing of a truck into a group of revellers in New Orleans in the United States (US) on New Year's Eve indicates how motivated and brutal the followers of Islamic State (IS) are.
3 mins
IIT-Bombay, IISER Designated as Research Hubs, Set to Get ₹100 Crore
While the Centre Is Providing Substantial Funding, State Governments Are Also Expected to Contribute
2 mins
Ukraine president sees ratings drop
President Volodymyr Zelensky has seen his approval ratings further eroded at a critical time for the Ukrainian army and as uncertainty grows over future international military aid, new polling showed on Tuesday.
1 min
Investigators Get New Warrant to Arrest Prez Yoon
South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.
1 min
New hypersonic missile will deter 'rivals', says Kim
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said it tested a new hypersonic missile this week aimed at deterring the country's Pacific \"rivals\", state media reported on Tuesday, as Washington's top diplomat visited the region.
1 min
901 People Executed in Iran in 2024, Says UN
More than 900 people were reportedly executed in Iran last year, including around 40 in a single week in December, the United Nations rights chief said on Tuesday.
1 min
Kamala Harris gracious in defeat as Congress certifies Trump's win
It is not a job that she would have had on her bucket list, but a gracious Kamala Harris put on a brave face and even a broad grin on Monday as she presided over the certification of her defeat to Donald Trump in November's presidential election.
3 mins
U.S. Records Its First Human Death Linked To Bird Flu
Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained \"low\".
1 min
Process to pick Trudeau's successor begins this week
The process to select the successor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will commence this week, but that person will face the twin challenges of a severely tarnished Liberal Party brand as well as the prospect of facing a confidence vote almost immediately into their tenure.
2 mins
New Hypersonic Missile Will Deter 'Rivals', Says Kim
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said it tested a new hypersonic missile this week aimed at deterring the country's Pacific \"rivals\", state media reported on Tuesday, as Washington's top diplomat visited the region.
1 min
MKT Benchmarks Rebound After Two-Day Decline As Reliance, ICICI Bank Rally
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Tuesday after a sharp decline in the previous two sessions, driven by intense buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and L&T amid a firm trend in global markets.
1 min
Duty Cut on Smartphone Parts to Hit Electronics Ecosystem, Jobs
Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday.
1 min
Car sales unexpectedly drop by 2% in December, says Fada
Indian car dealers clocked a surprise 2% drop in sales in December, with high year-end discounts boosting demand only for a handful of showroom owners, a dealers' body said on Tuesday.
1 min
Wagh Bakri Tea to Invest ₹100 Cr for New Mfg Unit
Ahmedabad-headquartered Wagh Bakri Tea Group will set up a new plant in Gujarat with an investment of over ₹100 crore to increase its raw material storage capacity and instant tea output, CEO Sanjay Singal said on Tuesday.
1 min
Govt Forecasts FY25 GDP Growth at 6.4%
India's economy is expected to grow 6.4% in the current fiscal year ending March, the National Statistics Office said on Tuesday, below the initial government projection of 6.5-7%.
1 min
Nippon says there's no plan B to blocked US Steel deal
NIPPON'S PLANNED PURCHASE OF ITS US RIVAL WAS BLOCKED LAST WEEK BY THE US PRESIDENT BIDEN
2 mins
Infosys taps staff to build ideas factory
In a first, Infosys Ltd has asked employees to think out of the box and come up with new ideas that can be scaled up and offered to clients as part of a business incubator programme.
2 mins
Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in AI, Cloud Expansion in India
CEO Satya Nadella, however, did not give a time frame for the spending
2 mins
Banks' Profits to Moderate in FY26 as Bad Assets Rise
Increase in bad assets will impact banks' profitability in FY26, a domestic rating agency said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Tough questions for India after two debacles in a row
A second series loss raises more questions than answers as head coach's performance comes under the lens
6 mins
We Need To Talk About Young Girls' Food Depression
Actor Rakul Preet Singh expresses concern over how a number of young girls are becoming anorexic and bulimic to meet tough beauty standards
2 mins
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage of two years has officially ended
Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck's divorce has finally come through.
1 min
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