Hindustan Times Pune - December 18, 2024
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December 18, 2024
Bigotry, bias, acceptance: For EWS kids, school life a mixed bag
NEW DELHI: The moment her Hindi teacher announced a group quiz in class one day, dread enveloped the 15-year-old girl hiding in the back benches at a private school in south Delhi.
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Climate crisis, loss of biodiversity affecting human life in tandem
Declining biodiversity and climate change are interlinked and they create compounding impacts that threaten human health and well-being, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
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THE OFFICIALS FROM MPCB WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
PUNE: Taking cognisance of medical waste that has been dumped illegally on the bank of a canal in Daund tehsil, Supriya Sule, a member of Parliament, expressed concern on social media about the incident.
2 mins
Permission given for Pune procession to mark Tipu Sultan birth anniv
THE BENCH DIRECTED THE POLICE TO TAKE A DECISION WITHIN 24 HOURS ON THE APPLICATION SEEKING TO PUT UP BANNERS AND ARCHES RELATED TO THE EVENT
1 min
MLA Shirole demands audit of school buses
PUNE: Siddharth Shirole, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, has urged a review of all 8,000 school buses and vans operating in Pune, as well as preventative steps to avoid fire incidents.
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MLA Shirole demands audit of school buses
It claimed Mohite Patil instructed his supporters to work against BJP candidate
2 mins
NGT imposes fine of ₹1.30 lakh on govt authorities for not responding on time
THE TRIBUNAL ALSO CRITICISED THE NO-SHOW OF THE CEO OF THE PCB BUT IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, THE PCB HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO FILE ITS RESPONSE BEFORE THE TRIBUNAL SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF COSTS OF ₹10,000
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SC sets aside NGT's order for removal of centre for leprosy patients in city
Calling it a \"ruthless order\", the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an NGT verdict directing the removal of a centre for leprosy patients running since 1960 in Pune.
1 min
AIT STUDENTS WIN BIG AT 'SMART INDIA HACKATHON'
PUNE: Students of the Army Institute of Technology (AIT) displayed exceptional talent and innovative skills by winning the first prize in two problem statements in the prestigious 'Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024'.
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Uddhav meets Fadnavis for first time since Sena split
NAGPUR: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur on Tuesday, marking their first encounter since the Shiv Sena split two and a half years ago.
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Cleric loses money, property in marriage fraud; woman booked
THE ACCUSED HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ALIYA AND THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE BETWEEN AUGUST 2023 AND DECEMBER 2024. KONDHWA POLICE HAVE LODGED A CASE UNDER SECTIONS AFTER A COMPLAINT FILED BY THE CLERIC
1 min
Beed murder case: Oppn demands arrest of min's aide
NAGPUR: The opposition cornered the Mahayuti government over the killing of a sarpanch in Beed district last week, and demanded the arrest of a close aide of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) minister Dhananjay Munde.
2 mins
PMRDA's RRP for Indrayani, Mula awaits central directorate's okay
The ₹577.16 crore RRP proposed by the authority for Indrayani is aimed at river rejuvenation
2 mins
Pune traffic police yet to recover ₹98 crore in fines from violators
THE VIOLATIONS INCLUDE JUMPING RED LIGHTS, EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS, DRIVING WITHOUT HELMET
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THE INDRAYANI RIVER IS 103.5 KM LONG (STRETCHING FROM KURWANDE VILLAGE TO A SEGMENT OF THE BHIMA RIVER AT TULAPUR)
Plans include developing water transport infrastructure if it is deemed viable.
1 min
WOMAN HELD FOR STEALING GOLD ORNAMENTS WORTH ₹6.29L
The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have arrested a woman for stealing gold ornaments worth ₹6.29 lakh from a neighbour's house in Rahatani.
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6-yr-old boy rescued after fire breaks out in building
PUNE: On Tuesday, at 2:39 pm, the fire control room received an alert about a fire at a shop in lane number 34, Bhagyodaynagar, Kondhwa Khurd.
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PUNE ZP TO ANNOUNCE LIST OF AUTHORISED SCHOOLS IN CITY
PUNE: The education department issued a caution on Tuesday to all parents seeking admission for their child in schools to examine the school's documents and permissions, as several schools have been found to be operating illegally in the Pune area in recent years.
1 min
JMM THREATENS COAL BLOCKADE AS CENTRE REJECTS CLAIMS OF DUES
The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Tuesday threatened the blockade of coal supply from the state after the union finance ministry denied the state's claims that the central coal mining firms owe ₹1.36 lakh crores to it.
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Priority is to ensure rebels give up arms: Shah to anti-Maoist op chiefs
Union home minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top officials of all security forces engaged in anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh on Monday, during which he reviewed ongoing operations and plans for the following year, officials privy to the details of the meeting said.
1 min
PM launches Raj projects to mark 1 year of BJP rule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Congress of obstructing farmer welfare while inaugurating development projects worth ₹46,300 crore in Rajasthan.
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NTA to only conduct entrance tests as part of exam reforms
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will, from 2025, conduct only entrance exams for higher education institutions and not recruitment exams, a move aimed at improving its functioning—the agency has been roiled by controversies, mostly around paper leaks—and in keeping with the recommendations of a high-level committee set up in June 2024.
2 mins
Opposition calls move an assault on basic structure, federal spirit
NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the bills introduced in the Lok Sabha that propose simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, arguing that the legislation undermines federalism, violates the Constitution's basic structure, was introduced without adequate consultation with states and envisions an impractical scenario.
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Govt push for ONOP will test its ability to garner numbers
NEW DELHI: The NDA government's ambitious plan for simultaneous national and state polls with the One Nation, One Election could be a test of its ability to muster the requisite numbers as it doesn't have a two-third majority needed to push through a Constitution amendment under Article 368 in the Lok Sabha.
2 mins
B'desh official criticises PM for Vijay Diwas post
B'DESH GOVT LAW ADVISER SLAMMED PM MODI'S POST, SAYING INDIA WAS 'MERELY AN ALLY' TO BANGLADESH IN THE 1971 WAR
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After cabinet snub, Bhujbal questions NCP leadership
MUMBAI: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday criticised party chief and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and other party leaders for \"side-lining\" senior members and taking decisions without consultation following his exclusion from the state cabinet.
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K'TAKA MATERNAL DEATHS: OPPN ACCUSES GOVT OF NEGLIGENCE
Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka assembly R Ashoka on Tuesday accused the Congress-led government of negligence over the recent maternal deaths in Ballari district of Karnataka.
1 min
Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections
NEW DELHI: Former judges and constitutional experts are divided over the proposal to hold concurrent elections to state assemblies and Parliament, with one section saying it aligns with constitutional principles while the other warn of potential threats to democracy.
1 min
Ministerial blues haunt Mahayuti
Dissent within the Mahayuti is out in the open after chief minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis expanded his team of ministers on Sunday.
1 min
When Colombo comes calling
President Dissanayake's visit should allay fears of a Sri Lankan pivot towards China
2 mins
Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India
Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India's storied parliamentary democracy.
3 mins
Pragmatism undergirds New Delhi's China policy
The outcome of two recent meetings, one between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and the other between defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese defence minister Dong Jun, indicate that the reset of India-China relations is proceeding apace.
3 mins
The disenchantment with the secular ideal
The secular ethos envisaged in the Constitution should be the foundation for governing India
3 mins
Rebellion hits ruling party as MPs demand Trudeau resignation
TORONTO: Hours after the shock resignation of his second-in-command, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was barely clinging on to power even as over a third of the ruling Liberal Party's MPs called for a change in leadership.
2 mins
For Ukraine, slain Russian general was chemical weapons ‘villain’
'Special ops': Ukraine claims responsibility
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CHINA EXECUTES OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN BIGGEST CASE OF GRAFT WORTH $421 MILLION
China, on Tuesday, executed Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, who was convicted in the largest-ever corruption case in the country totaling over $421 million.
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Trump, WH spar over mystery drones
WASHINGTON: The White House (WH) insisted on Monday that mystery drones which have caused a public panic in parts of the United States were flying legally, after President-elect Donald Trump suggested there had been a government cover-up.
1 min
'Preposterous': China rejects spying claims linked to Prince Andrew
BEIJING: China on Tuesday said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain's Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were \"preposterous\", after the UK government voiced mounting concerns over the allegations.
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Police search for killer's motive in Wisconsin school shooting
Police in Wisconsin on Tuesday were interviewing friends and family and examining the online presence of a 15-year-old girl to determine what drove her to open fire in a school classroom, killing a fellow student and a teacher before taking her own life.
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GAZA CEASEFIRE TALKS SWIRL AS OFFICIALS PUSH FOR DEAL
Uncertainty surrounded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's whereabouts on Tuesday after sources briefed on talks about a Gaza ceasefire said he was travelling to Cairo but his office said he was on the northern border with Syria.
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India doubles renewable energy capacity in Apr-Nov: Minister
Renewable energy capacity addition in the country almost doubled to 15 GW during the April-November period of this fiscal year, compared to a year ago, and the country is all set to become the renewable energy capital of the world, Union new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.
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Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the lower-than-expected GDP growth of 5.4% in the second quarter was a \"temporary blip\" and exuded confidence that the economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters.
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Security concerns hinder AI adoption in India: Report
NEW DELHI: As many as 92% of Indian executives view security vulnerabilities as the foremost challenge to responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, highlighting a pressing need for robust governance frameworks to foster trust and mitigate risks in an increasingly AI-driven landscape, according to a recent report by Deloitte.
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magicpin forays into instant food delivery with magicNow
NEW DELHI: Hyper-local e-commerce firm magicpin has forayed into quick commerce for food delivery with the launch of its magicNow brand that will work for over 2,000 food brands and 1,000 merchants to start with, the company said on Tuesday.
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INDIAN FIRMS RAISE $16 BN FROM LARGE BUYERS VIA SHARE SALES
Indian companies have raised a record-breaking $16 billion via share sales to large investors in 2024, with offerings remaining robust despite the typical seasonal lull.
1 min
Sebi mulls new platform to trace unclaimed MF folios
THE PLATFORM WOULD ALLOW INVESTORS TO SEARCH FOR FORGOTTEN MF INVESTMENTS, UPDATE KYC
1 min
Banking liquidity deficit hits highest in six months
The liquidity deficit in the Indian banking system hit the highest in nearly six months on advance tax payments by companies and likely dollar sales by the central bank to curb rupee volatility.
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BLUSMART'S ASSET LEASING INITIATIVE RAISES ₹100 CR FUNDING
MUMBAI: Electric ride-hailing and charging infrastructure network BluSmart on Tuesday said it has secured ₹100 crore in EV financing under its asset leasing initiative.
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India scraps scheme for duty-free import of solar power equipment
NEW DELHI: India has scrapped a policy allowing duty-free imports of equipment for solar power generation, citing concerns over revenue losses.
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PRITHVI SHAW NOW AXED FROM MUMBAI VIJAY HAZARE SQUAD
MUMBAI: In a forgettable season, Prithvi Shaw received another jolt when the Mumbai selectors ignored his superb record in List A cricket by dropping him from the squad for the upcoming 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament.
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Hayley shines, WI level Series with big Victory
The visiting skipper hit a 47-ball 85* after taking 2 wickets to help the Caribbean women level the 3-match T20 series
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DDCA head Jaitley calls it mandate for hard work
Newly elected president of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Rohan Jaitley on Tuesday promised to build a new cricket stadium in the capital and address the selection controversies surrounding the senior and age-group teams.
2 mins
Grit in the tail frustrates the hosts, India avoid follow-on
Like in 2021, there was defiance in the damp air of Gabba as Deep and Bumrah steer India towards a likely draw on Day 4
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New Zealand crush England by 423 runs to send retiring Southee out on a high
HAMILTON: New Zealand tore through England's batting on Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
1 min
How the challenge of batting in Oz changed
KOOKABURRA RELEASED A REDESIGNED BALL FOR TESTS IN 2021 THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO MAKE THE GAME MORE EXCITING, BUT IT HAS ONLY MADE BATTING MORE DIFFICULT
3 mins
Jhulan Goswami stand: Another historic moment at Eden Gardens
KOLKATA: At 6.58pm on a misty winter evening near the Eden Gardens change rooms, Jhulan Goswami took the stage. And said she was speechless.
2 mins
When Chay flew to Mumbai
Following their wedding on December 4, actor-couple Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have opened up about their relationship for the first time.
1 min
Zakir Hussain matlab tabla: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on Ustad's death
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the legendary classical flautist and music director, is unable to believe that Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at \"such a young age\", he tells HT City.
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Jhanak Shukla marries longtime beau Swapnil
Former actor Jhanak Shukla, best known for her roles as a child artiste in the television show Karishma Kaa Karishma and Kal Ho Naa Ho (both 2003), tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, engineer Swapnil Suryawanshi on December 12.
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Doing roles that I've never done before is very exciting
Actor Kunal Kapoor has a lot to look forward to. His upcoming projects include Nitish Tiwary's Ramayana, whose shoot was recently wrapped up, as well as the Tamil film Vishvambhara, where he'd star alongside actor-politician Chiranjeevi.
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