Hindustan Times Delhi - January 08, 2025
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January 08, 2025
Forces join op as workers still trapped in 'illegal' Assam mine
Anxiety mounted in a remote corner of Assam on Tuesday as army and navy personnel joined operations to rescue people trapped 300 feet under the ground in a flooded coal mine in the Dima Hasao district, marking the second day of frenetic but still-unsuccessful efforts to save the workers.
1 min
Nearly 130 killed as quake rattles Tibet
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and wrecking hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.
5 mins
Shah Launches Bharatpol, on Lines of Interpol, to Widen Scope of Probes
Bharatpol and systems introduced under the three new criminal laws will empower Indian law enforcement agencies to \"bring fugitives to justice\", Union home minister Amit Shah said at the launch of the new platform on Tuesday.
1 min
GDP growth to hit 4-yr-low 6.4% in FY25: Govt estimate
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.4% in 2024-25, a significant loss of momentum when compared to the 8.2% growth in 2023-24.
4 mins
Twist in bungalow saga: Evicted, says Atishi; didn't move in: BJP
Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged that the central government \"evicted\" her from the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow, a claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed and said she had not taken possession of the property — the latest twist in a slugfest over the contentious Civil Lines residence that has become one of the focal points of the upcoming assembly elections.
1 min
India Extends Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina's Visa Amid Extradition Call by Dhaka
India has extended the visa of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in the country since last August, people familiar with the matter said against the backdrop of growing calls in Dhaka for her extradition.
2 mins
IED Was Likely Planted a Month Before Detonation
The high-intensity IED (improvised explosive device) used by Maoists in an attack in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, in which eight police personnel and a civilian driver were killed, was likely planted at least a month before the incident, officials aware of the matter said, adding that Bijapur continues to be a hot spot for Left-wing extremism (LWE), with IEDs planted by the Maoists being recovered frequently.
2 mins
Lapses in security under lens after strike by insurgents
A number of security lapses, ranging from inadequate combing operations to breach of norms, may have led to the killing of nine people in an IED blast by Maoists in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, officers aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
2 mins
IMD forecasts sharp rise in chill, rain on weekend
Delhi is braced for colder days as the minimum temperature is expected to dip sharply by Friday on account of fresh snowfall in the mountains, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast.
2 mins
Strong Winds Help Improve AQI to 'Poor' Level, May Worsen
Strong and consistent surface winds helped Delhi's air quality rise to the \"poor\" category on Tuesday, snapping a streak of five consecutive \"very poor\" air days.
1 min
'We will surely win': Kejriwal sounds poll bugle for ruling party
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called on party workers to \"gear up with full strength\" and get ready to take on the \"massive electoral machinery\" of the other parties, as he expressed confidence in securing another victory in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
3 mins
Election Body Urges Public Disclosure of Freebies' Cost
Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said it is very difficult to define \"freebies\", but added that there is a need for \"accepted and legal answers\" to address this issue, noting that the poll body's \"hands are tied\" on the matter as it is currently sub judice.
1 min
3,000+ Polling Booths Deemed Critical by Police
In a comprehensive reassessment of over 13,000 polling booths at 2,650 polling premises across Delhi, the Delhi Police have categorised more than 3,000 booths in nearly 900 premises as \"critical.\"
1 min
'Concerns on electoral rolls, EVMS baseless'
Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday dismissed claims of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) as \"baseless,\" stressing that the Supreme Court has repeatedly vouched for the reliability of these devices.
2 mins
The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and city will see a new spring, says BJP
Counting day will bring a new spring. The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and a double-engine government will take charge.
2 mins
AAP Unveils New Song for Election Campaign
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched his party's campaign song for the Delhi assembly elections, scheduled to be held on February 5.
1 min
Congress eyes comeback in Feb 5 Delhi assembly polls
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday announced his party's readiness for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
1 min
AAP misused funds for promoting its schemes: BJP cites 'CAG report'
The BJP on Tuesday alleged that the AAP government in Delhi has spent much more on advertisement campaigns for its projects, in comparison to the actual expenditure on the said projects.
1 min
Evicted', says Atishi; BJP says she never moved in
Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged the central government \"evicted\" her from the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow, a claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed and said she had not taken possession of the property -- the latest twist in a slugfest over the contentious Civil Lines residence that has become one of the focal points of the upcoming assembly elections.
3 mins
Bidhuri Out Of Race Due To Controversy: Alka Lamba
Congress leader Alka Lamba, who is contesting the Delhi assembly elections from the Kalkaji seat, on Tuesday said that the fight for the constituency is a straight battle between her and Atishi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pick for the seat, Ramesh Bidhuri, is out of the race due to his controversial comments.
1 min
Woman Dies In Noida Shop Fire, Husband Escapes With Injuries
A 36-year-old woman died of burns, while her husband, Rohit Sharma, 37, sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at their garments shop in Sector 63, Noida, early Tuesday.
1 min
Canadian Held at IGI for Carrying Crocodile Head
In an unusual bust at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, customs officials at Terminal 3 intercepted a Canadian national who they realised was \"acting suspicious\", only to discover that he was carrying in his luggage the severed head of a crocodile.
1 min
Ruthless' conspiracy: Delhi Police opposes bail to 2020 riots accused
The 2020 riots in northeast Delhi were part of a \"clinical and pathological\" conspiracy, orchestrated by forces hostile to India, and carried out with \"ruthless intensity,\" the Delhi Police told the Delhi high court on Tuesday.
2 mins
State-run DSCI fills critical infra gap: a microbiology lab
After operating without a microbiology lab since 2020, the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI), a government-run hospital providing cancer treatment at subsidised rates, has finally established a facility of its own to conduct routine and cancer-specific tests of patients.
1 min
City court extends stay on Bikaner House attachment
A Delhi court on Tuesday extended its stay on the attachment of the Bikaner House after noting that the Nokha Municipal Corporation has deposited part of the arbitral award they were supposed to pay to a private company.
1 min
Excise case accused gets nod to fly abroad
The Delhi high court on Tuesday allowed businessman Sameer Mahendru, accused in the Delhi excise policy case, to travel to Dubai by suspending the lookout circular (LOC) against him.
1 min
Teen Dies Performing Stunts on E-rickshaw
A 15-year-old boy, who was doing stunts on an e-rickshaw for Instagram reels, died after the vehicle toppled in Kapashera on Friday afternoon.
1 min
Man Accused of Poisoning Infant Son, Booked by Gurugram Police
A 26-year-old man has been booked for allegedly poisoning his five-month-old son in Gurugram's Jamalpur area, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
LG Clears Regularisation of 150 Private Schools
Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Monday approved the long-pending regularisation of 150 private unaided schools situated in unauthorised colonies, the LG secretariat announced on Tuesday.
1 min
A soul behind the samosas
Proust questionnaire with a fellow citizen
1 min
Centre Okays Site for Pranab Mukherjee's Memorial
The Union government on Tuesday decided to establish a memorial for former president Pranab Mukherjee, who died in August 2020.
2 mins
Alimony can't be a condition for bail in marital disputes: SC
The Supreme Court has held that courts cannot impose payment of alimony as a condition for granting bail in matrimonial disputes, in a significant ruling reinforcing the legal framework of bail jurisprudence.
2 mins
Race Against Time in Assam to Rescue Miners, Ops Intensified
Anxiety mounted in a remote corner of Assam on Tuesday as army and navy personnel joined operations to rescue people trapped 300 feet under the ground in a flooded coal mine in the Dima Hasao district, marking the second day of frenetic but still-unsuccessful efforts to save the workers.
2 mins
By-elections in Erode, Milkipur on Feb 5: EC
IN MILKIPUR, SP LEADER AWADHESH PRASAD QUIT THE ASSEMBLY; ERODE SEAT FELL VACANT AFTER DEATH OF CONGRESS'S EVKS ELANGOVAN
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HC refuses to quash FIR against KTR, removes arrest protection
The Telangana high court on Tuesday refused to quash the first information report (FIR) against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao in connection with alleged irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E race during the previous regime, removing the protection against the arrest given to him.
1 min
HC suspends all mining activities in Bageshwar
The Uttarakhand high court has suspended all mining activities in the state's Bageshwar district with immediate effect following a report on damages caused to houses due to sandstone mining in the region, and reprimanded local administration for \"turning a blind eye\" to the problem.
1 min
Top court warns against interfering in bail orders
THE APPEAL, FILED BY COMPLAINANT IN A CHEATING CASE, SOUGHT TO OVERTURN ORISSA HC'S OCTOBER 2024 DECISION GRANTING BAIL TO THE ACCUSED
2 mins
BPO Staffer Dies After Attack By Male Colleague
A 28-year-old woman working with a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in Pune died after her male colleague allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon on Tuesday evening, police said.
1 min
Andhra Hospitals Stop Cashless Treatment Over Pending Dues
Private hospitals in Andhra Pradesh have stopped cashless treatment to below poverty line patients under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva (popularly known as Aarogyasri) — the state government's flagship healthcare scheme — over non-clearance of nearly ₹3,000-crore dues pending for nearly two years, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
33 Outposts Moved Closer to LAC as Part of Forwardisation: ITBP
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has moved at least 33 border outposts (BOPs) closer to the India-China border as part of its forwardisation plan, the director general of the force, Rahul Rasgotra, said on Tuesday.
1 min
Leaders of NCP factions deny merger rumours
More than a month after the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA)'s debacle in the assembly elections, the rumour mills have gone into overdrive, with speculation rife that the two factions of the NCP are soon to come together.
1 min
New Manipur Guv Visits 2 Districts Amid a Fresh Spate of Violence
Manipur's newly appointed governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Tuesday visited the tribal-dominated Churachandpur and the Meitei-majority Bishnupur, the two districts that are among the worst affected in the strife-torn state, and stressed the need to end animosity between different groups, according to an official statement.
2 mins
SC bench to hear review pleas on same-sex marriage verdict
A new five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will consider review petitions in the same-sex marriage case on January 9, potentially marking a crucial moment for LGBTQIA+ rights and legal advocates pushing for marriage equality.
2 mins
PM Set to Kick Off Investment Meet in Assam on February 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a global investment summit in Guwahati on February 25 and the Centre is working to set up a defence manufacturing and servicing hub in the northeastern state, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in New Delhi on Tuesday.
1 min
9 RSS workers given life terms in '05 DYFI worker murder case
RIJITH WAS KILLED ON OCTOBER 3, 2005, ALLEGEDLY OVER A DISPUTE REGARDING THE OPENING OF AN RSS BRANCH
1 min
Jammu-Kashmir train aims to tackle sub-zero temp
The tailor-made Vande Bharat Express, which will be the first ever train to link Jammu with Kashmir, is ready and has been brought to Delhi, said officials aware of the matter.
2 mins
Ministry Eases Afforestation Process for Coal Blocks
Experts Have Said Raising Plantations on Degraded Forest Land Does Not Compensate for Loss of Forests
1 min
Bharatpol will help bring fugitives to justice: Shah
Bharatpol and systems introduced under the three new criminal laws will empower Indian law enforcement agencies to \"bring fugitives to justice\", Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at the launch of the new platform on Tuesday.
2 mins
US indicts 2 Indian firms for import of ingredients for opioid fentanyl
The two firms, based in Gujarat, were each charged with distributing the ingredients and conspiring to distribute them
1 min
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Platform to Display Arts, Crafts of Odisha: EAM
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention is an opportunity for Odisha to showcase its rich cultural heritage and tradition before the world, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, which is set to kick off on Wednesday.
1 min
India, Maldives to Hold Defence Dialogue Today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Wednesday hold talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon and review various elements of bilateral defence cooperation, including training, exercises, defence projects, workshops and seminars to enhance the capability of the Maldives National Defence Force, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
1 min
Asaram Gets Bail by SC in 2013 Case; To Remain in Jail in Another Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim bail on medical grounds to controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu till March 31 while imposing several conditions on him, including a bar on meeting followers in large numbers.
1 min
Tech solutions can help verify kids' age: Minister
IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that the country has technological solutions to verify children's age online, leveraging its digital infrastructure to implement the new draft data protection rules' parental consent requirements even as he conceded that verifiable parental consent is a global problem.
2 mins
Data localisation key in draft rules: IT secy
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules will take a targeted approach to data localisation, affecting only specific categories of personal data and for specific purposes, information technology (IT) secretary S Krishnan said, adding that there are no easy solutions to verifying children's age online.
2 mins
Mehbooba Slams NC For 'Silence' On Critical Issues
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday criticised the National Conference (NC) government in Jammu and Kashmir saying that despite having a clear majority, the party is silent on critical issues, including \"unjust\" employee terminations, rising unemployment, and has been resorting to policies that \"divide and alienate\" the youth.
1 min
Min: Scheme for road accident victims soon
The Union government will come up with a modified scheme by March this year to provide cashless treatment for road accident victims across the country, under which each accident survivor will be entitled to ₹1.5 lakh, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Kharge Targets Centre, PM Over Inflation, GST
Ahead of the Union budget, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government over inflation and GST burden, wondering if there was a plan to increase public savings in the budget.
1 min
Collegium Recommends Justice Chandran for SC; Transfers 2 CJs
The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of Patna high court chief justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge in the top court.
2 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 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
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
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
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
Trump certified as 2024 election winner, set to become President
America's capital woke up to heavy snow and freezing temperatures on Monday.
2 mins
Ruling party to start process to pick successor
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
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
Indonesia Joins Brics Bloc
Indonesia will formally join Brics as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.
1 min
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
Auto sales rise 9% in 2024 despite headwinds, says Fada
India's automobile registrations accelerated by 9.1% in 2024 despite headwinds in the form of extreme weather, uneven monsoons and state elections, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) said.
1 min
Capex allocation likely to rise 10% for roads, rlys
The Centre proposes to keep its focus on rapid infrastructure growth in the next financial year, with plans to push capex allocation for the ministries of road transport and highways, and railways in the upcoming budget by up to 10%, two persons aware of the development said.
2 mins
Cloud over review of 14-yr-old trade pact with Asean
THE REVIEW HAS STALLED SINCE INDIA'S OFFER OF A UNIFIED DUTY STRUCTURE HAS NOT FOUND FAVOUR AMONG ASEAN MEMBERS
1 min
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
The tech giant also plans to train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030
2 mins
Meta Goes For Community Notes, Ends Fact-Checking
Meta Platforms chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced a decision to do away with the company's long-standing fact-checking teams—choosing instead to establish a \"community notes\" mechanism akin to Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter.
1 min
CES Spotlights AI in Cars to Robots and Beyond
Like clockwork, transitioning into a new year is enough cue for a renewed conversation about the evolution of technology.
2 mins
Neeraj to star in a world javelin event in India
India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction in a marquee international javelin tournament at home later this year, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Indian hockey players bonding with the best in relaunched HIL
Skipper Sumit Walmiki and Australian Tim Brand walked to the dugout, shared a laugh and high-fived after Hyderabad Toofans' practice. Nearby, an awe-struck Amandeep Lakra was listening with rapt attention to Gonzalo Peillat as Germany's drag-flick legend gave the Indian youngster tips to take PCs.
3 mins
Shooter Tomar Finds Fresh High After Domestic Double
Varun Tomar's dream of representing India at the Paris Olympics was crushed when he lost in the domestic selection trials to pick the final squad.
2 mins
Djokovic: At his happy hunting ground, with an old foe in tow
The Serbian has worked with Becker, Agassi and Ivanisevic. In Murray he has access to the mind of a master tactician
3 mins
Cummins, the pace spearhead
World's Top Bowlers Since Cummins Became Skipper
3 mins
Olympic champs Axelsen, An top the field for India Open
Reigning Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and An Se Young will be among the star attractions at the latest iteration of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open that kicks off in capital's Indira Gandhi Stadium next week.
1 min
Agarkar To Brief Selectors Ahead Of BCCI Meet On Sunday
The selection committee will be in full attendance for the knockout rounds of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-dayers in Vadodara, which start with the pre-quarter finals on Thursday.
1 min
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
Varanasi concert row: Monali Thakur reacts to sexual harassment claims
Just around 15 days after singer-actor Monali Thakur shut down her show in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) over poor management, she has broken her silence on the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against her and her crew by the show organisers.
1 min
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