Hindustan Times West UP - December 21, 2024
Hindustan Times West UP - December 21, 2024
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In this issue
December 21, 2024
In bid to protect ‘heritage’, ASI to inspect medieval site
If the “hammam” is lost, it will be the fourth such structure of historical value to go in the Taj city, heritage enthusiasts say
2 mins
In 1870 Kumbh Mela, one-fourth of revenue came from barbers
UPSRTC is also mass recruiting for 7188 positions of drivers and 15,000 conductors on contractual positions
3 mins
IIT-K 'sexual abuse' case: HC stays ACP's arrest
The Allahabad high court on Thursday stayed the arrest of assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Mohsin Khan in the alleged sexual abuse of a PhD scholar of Indian Institutes of Technology-Kanpur.
2 mins
Cong worker death: Lko Police send notice to Ajay Rai to join probe
Lucknow Police on Friday said it has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai for questioning in connection with the death of a party worker during a protest here two days ago.
1 min
Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut
Police alertness, elaborate arrangements avert any untoward incident: Cops
1 min
SON ARRESTED FOR FATHER'S MURDER TO FRAME RIVAL
A man was arrested for killing his father to falsely implicate a villager, with whom he had a long-standing enmity.
1 min
Illegal stairs outside his house razed, SP MP fined ₹1.91 cr for ‘power theft’
Two staircases built illegally, leading to the house of Samajwadi Party’s Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman, who is facing electricity theft charges, were razed by the district administration on Friday using a bulldozer as part of an anti-encroachment drive in the Deep Sarai area, officials said.
1 min
Those who desecrated holy places do not exist today
MISTAKES DUE TO WHICH INDIA HAD TO BEAR SHACKLES OF SLAVERY SHOULD NOT BE REPEATED AGAIN, SAYS CM IN AYODHYA
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
SSB key in ending LWE in Bihar, Jharkhand, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Russian missile hits Kyiv
AFTER UKRAINE'S STRIKE | THE ATTACK USED 6 US-MADE ATACMS
2 mins
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Of pilgrims, time tombs and Shrikes
My standout book of 2024 is the gorgeous Hyperion by Dan Simmons.
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
Pausing internal chatter
Namita Gokhale's Never Never Land, a novel set in Kumaon, encourages forgiveness and a letting go of long-held notions.
1 min
Utterly butterly delicious
Celebrity chefs love butter. This is true whether it is Julia Child, Alice Waters or Anthony Bourdain.
1 min
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