Hindustan Times Bengaluru - March 19, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru - March 19, 2025
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March 19, 2025
Couple found dead in Pitampura home
A septuagenarian couple was found brutally murdered in their home in northwest Delhi's Kohat Enclave on Tuesday morning, their house ransacked and jewellery stolen, police said.
1 min
Russia Won't Hit Key Infra for 30 Days as Putin, Trump Talk
Blueprint for peace with Ukraine
2 mins
No HC relief for Delhi minister Kapil Mishra
The Delhi high court on Tuesday declined to immediately stay the trial court proceedings against Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra over his alleged inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2020 assembly elections, and said that continuing the proceedings would not cause him any prejudice.
1 min
Long-term warming close to crossing 1.5°C Paris accord threshold: UN body
Long-term global warming is currently estimated to be between 1.34 and 1.41 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organization's State of the Global Climate report has said.
4 mins
Rainfall in Parts of State; Raichur and Kalaburagi Record 42.8°C
While a heat wave is being predicted for north and south interior Karnataka till March 20, rains lashed several parts of Karnataka on Tuesday, the meteorological department said.
1 min
Two women killed after electric pole falls on them after accident
Two women, including one who was four-month pregnant, died in Bengaluru after an electric pole fell on them when a JCB machine rammed into it, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Second student from Meghalaya dies after consuming food at school event in Mandya
Another student died allegedly due to food poisoning at Gokul Vidya Samsthe in Malavalli region of Mandya district, Malavalli police inspector GD Mahesh said on Tuesday.
1 min
Six Detained for Assaulting and Stripping Woman in Belagavi: Cop
Six people were detained on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting and stripping a 45-year-old woman over a long-standing property dispute in Harlapur village, Savadatti taluk in Belagavi district, police said.
1 min
Lokayukta Probe Report in Muda Land Case Lacks Clarity: Activist
Activist Snehamayi Krishna on Tuesday informed the Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru that the report submitted by the Lokayukta Investigating Officer (IO) in the Muda site allotment case lacked clarity.
1 min
Govt Reclaims Land 'Encroached' by HDK
The state revenue department on Tuesday initiated measures to clear the encroachment of government land allegedly by Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in Ramanagara district, with the development coming a day after the state's high court issued stern warnings to officials over delay in implementing the court's earlier eviction orders.
2 mins
Ranya, actor friend Raju visited Dubai to smuggle gold, DRI tells B'luru court
There was a clear nexus between Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her Telugu actor friend Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, the directorate of revenue and intelligence (DRI) informed a special court in Bengaluru on Tuesday, adding that the duo travelled together on several occasions over the last two years.
2 mins
Muslim man sitting with Hindu woman assaulted, 4 arrested
Four people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old after he was found sitting with a woman of the same age from another religion on private property within Belagavi rural police station limits, police said.
1 min
4% Quota for Muslims in Public Contracts Bill Tabled in Assembly
The Karnataka government tabled a bill in the legislative assembly to amend an existing law to add 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts on Tuesday.
2 mins
Land Allocation for Amaravati Gets Nod
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet, headed by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has approved land allocations for various entities in the green-field capital city of Amaravati, as well as the provision of free power to weavers, among other decisions.
1 min
Man Murders His Fiancée's Brother, Dies By Suicide: Police
A 22-year-old college student was allegedly murdered in Kollam district of Kerala by his sister's ex-fiancée after she ended their engagement, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
HC Imposes ₹1-Cr Fine on Petitioner for 'Suppression' of Facts in Case
The Telangana high court on Tuesday slapped a fine of ₹1 crore on a petitioner for misleading the court by suppressing facts related to a land dispute case, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Tamil Fishermen Arrested, Stalin Urges Action
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Tuesday apprised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that three Tamil Nadu fishermen who ventured for fishing from Rameswaram have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and sought action for release of all the 110 fishermen in custody, and prevent further arrests.
1 min
Puducherry shop names to be in Tamil
Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy on Tuesday said that the government would issue circulars to all shops and establishments in the Union Territory, directing them to display their names in Tamil.
1 min
Probe Launched Into Death of 4-Month-Old Girl
A four-month-old baby girl, who was sleeping with her parents, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a well near her residence at Pappinisseri in Kannur city, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Man trespasses into Telangana MP Aruna's house, arrested
Accused barged into MP Aruna's Jubilee Hills residence from the kitchen, but 'could not find anything to steal', say police
2 mins
Several Held Over Hyd Varsity Land Auction Stir
The Hyderabad police on Tuesday detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) floor leader A Maheshwar Reddy and several Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) activists for attempting to stage a protest outside the state legislative assembly against the auction of 400 acres of land belonging to the University of Hyderabad, also known as Hyderabad Central University.
3 mins
'Most illustrious daughter': PM writes to Williams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on March 1, expressing his good wishes and greetings on behalf of all Indians,
1 min
Top Court Seeks Khedkar's Reply To Charges Of Quota Misuse
The Supreme Court told former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar on Tuesday to justify taking multiple attempts to appear in civil services examination, observing that an individual who has exhausted all chances as an able-bodied person cannot be entitled to separate attempts as a disabled candidate.
1 min
Rules of world order not applied equally: EAM on Kashmir issue
Pakistan's occupation of a part of Jammu and Kashmir since 1948 is an example of the shortcomings of the existing world order that need to be addressed, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
3 mins
India Asks Netherlands Not To Supply Arms To Pak: Officials
India on Tuesday asked Netherlands not to equip Pakistani military with weapons or share advanced technologies with that country as India has been battling Pakistan-sponsored terrorism for years, with the matter being raised by defence minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting with his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in Delhi, people aware of the matter said.
1 min
Tharoor Admits Misjudging India Stand On Ukraine
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Tuesday conceded that he was left with \"an egg on his face\" in opposing India's stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was adopted, the country is now in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace.
1 min
No copyright in news that is freely available, OpenAI tells Delhi HC
OPENAI SAID USING ANI CONTENT FOR SEARCH IS NOT INFRINGEMENT AS IT DOES NOT 'REPRODUCE' THE NEWS AGENCY'S MATERIAL
2 mins
'America first' is not about isolationism, says Gabbard
President Donald Trump's focus on \"America first\" isn't about isolationism and the India-US partnership will grow and strengthen as the two sides engage within the Quad, tackle challenges in the Indo-Pacific and work on security issues, US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Tihar: Michel Not Convicted, Can't Get Remission
The Tihar jail administration on Tuesday informed a Delhi court that Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the Agusta Westland case, was not entitled to remission as he was not convicted yet.
1 min
ED Raids Places Linked to Soros-Backed Body
ED Found Money Trail of ₹25 Crore From Soros' Companies to Several NGOs in India, Officials Said
3 mins
'Contractor main plotter': Charge sheet in journalist murder case
The Chhattisgarh Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet in the Mukesh Chandrakar murder case, saying the freelance journalist was killed for reporting irregularities in road construction work in Bijapur district and the murder was planned by the four arrested accused — a contractor, his two brothers and a supervisor.
1 min
ED quizzes Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap in land-for-jobs case; summons Lalu
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav while issuing summons to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad asking him to appear before it on Wednesday in its money laundering probe into the land-for-jobs case, which dates back to 2004-09 when Lalu was the Union railways minister, people familiar with the development said.
1 min
Govt Reclaims Land 'Encroached' by HDK
The state revenue department on Tuesday initiated measures to clear the encroachment of government land allegedly by Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in Ramanagara district, with the development coming a day after the state's high court issued stern warnings to officials over delay in implementing the court's earlier eviction orders.
2 mins
J&K Received Fewer Assets During Reorganisation: CM
Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir received relatively fewer assets during apportionment with Ladakh, with a significant portion of the iconic J&K House in Delhi going to the latter, but added that the UT does not want to make an issue of it and is building a new JK Bhawan.
1 min
SC Judges' Team to Visit Relief Camps in Manipur on Mar 22
A team of senior Supreme Court judges, led by Justice Bhushan R Gavai, executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), will visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22 to assess the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and strengthen legal and humanitarian aid efforts.
2 mins
Report flags lack of long-term plans to tackle heat issues
Nine cities that house 11% of India's urban population, including Delhi and Mumbai, either don't have long-term plans to tackle extreme heat or have inadequate strategies that are poorly targeted, said a new report, which added that absence of effective steps could lead to the number of weather-related deaths snowballing.
2 mins
K'taka Tables Bill on 4% Quota for Muslims in Public Contracts
The Karnataka government on Tuesday introduced a bill in the state assembly proposing a 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts, a move that sparked severe objections from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which termed the legislation \"unconstitutional\".
1 min
ECI Offers to Meet Petitioners Who Want Disclosure of Voter Turnout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday offered to engage with petitioners demanding the immediate disclosure of authenticated voter turnout records, after which the Supreme Court deferred the hearing on the matter.
1 min
EC Set To Begin Linking Of Aadhaar Data With Epic
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said that it will set the ball rolling on the process of linking the Aadhaar data of electors with the Elector Photo Identification Card (EPIC) database, in an apparent bid to weed out the problem of duplicate EPICs.
1 min
Govt Committed to Bringing Normalcy to Manipur
The Centre is committed to bringing normalcy to ethnic strife-torn Manipur, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, assuring all support for the economic growth of the northeastern state.
2 mins
'DAMAGE CONTROL SPEECH': OPPN SLAMS PM MODI'S KUMBH REMARKS
The Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj reflected a new awakening of India's national spirit and brought together the \"amrit\" (elixir) of unity for the country that will help achieve larger goals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament on Tuesday, as he drew a parallel between the mega spiritual event and momentous occasions of India's freedom struggle.
3 mins
SC Seeks Viewpoints on Lokpal's Power to Investigate HC Judges
The Supreme Court Appointed Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar as Amicus Curiae to Ensure All Perspectives Are Considered
1 min
Sonia Gandhi calls for MGNREGA wage hike
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha lawmaker Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday demanded an increase in the wages and more guaranteed workdays under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), accusing the Union government of \"systematically undermining\" the welfare programme by keeping its budget allocation stagnant.
1 min
Trademark nod revoked over obscenity fears
THE TRADEMARK WAS ACCEPTED BY A SENIOR OFFICIAL IN AN ORDER DATED MARCH 4
2 mins
SC Defers Hearing on Bengal Plea to Include 77 OBCs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred hearing till July on a plea by the West Bengal government to include 77 communities, mostly Muslims, as backward classes in its state awaiting a fresh exercise being undertaken by the state backward commission for identification of other backward class (OBC) communities.
1 min
Scribe tricks fraudster into sending him ₹10k
A Kanpur-based journalist allegedly outsmarted a cyber fraudster posing as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer by fooling him into transferring ₹10,000 to his bank account.
1 min
₹11,311-cr drugs seized from ports in 5 yrs: Govt
Drugs worth over ₹11,311 crore were seized from seaports across the country in 19 different drugs busts over the past five years, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
1 min
Ranya, actor friend visited Dubai to smuggle gold: DRI
There was a clear nexus between Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her Telugu actor friend Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, the directorate of revenue and intelligence (DRI) informed a special court in Bengaluru on Tuesday, adding the duo travelled together on several occasions over the last two years.
2 mins
Amritpal's 4 aides handed over to Punjab Police
Four associates of jailed MP and radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, have been handed over to the Punjab police, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
1 min
States' Fiscal Behaviour Must Reflect Discipline
On Monday, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy expressed his government's inability to pay dearness allowance to government employees because of the precarious fiscal situation of the state.
1 min
Much ado about a Mughal ruler
The Maharashtra government should not let divisive campaigns upend its governance agenda
2 mins
Not a North-South dispute, but a battle of justice for all
Collectively, we are faced with a more turbulent and demanding global situation.
3 mins
What to expect of the post-Trumpian world
MAGA will endure. The US will be less free and have fewer friends; China may be stronger. India will need to be on guard
4 mins
Denial of right to study as a ground for divorce
\"TREATING WITH CRUELTY\" ONE'S SPOUSE IS NOW AN ESTABLISHED GROUND FOR DIVORCE UNDER MOST DIVORCE LAWS. BUT, NONE DEFINE CRUELTY. VARIOUS JUDGMENTS AFFIRM THAT CRUELTY CAN BE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL
4 mins
MI6 Likely to Get Woman Chief for the First Time
Real-life spies say their world is nothing like that of James Bond, but in one way truth may soon follow fiction: MI6 could be about to get its first female leader.
1 min
US Chief Justice Rebukes Trump's Attack on Judge
US chief justice John Roberts rebuked President Donald Trump on Tuesday for suggesting the way to resolve a court dispute was by impeaching the judge.
1 min
Google to Buy Cybersecurity Company Wiz for $32 Billion
Google will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion to boost the tech giant's in-house cloud computing amid burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) growth.
1 min
Ceasefire in tatters as Israeli strikes kill over 400 people in Gaza Strip
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes as Hamas had rejected his proposals to secure a ceasefire extension during faltering talks
3 mins
Minority persecution: Bangladesh slams US intel chief's remarks
The interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus refuted US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on the alleged persecution of minority communities in Bangladesh saying her comments were \"not based on any evidence or specific allegations\".
1 min
French Politician Calls US to Return Statue of Liberty
Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France.
1 min
The ₹22,400 cr leak: How piracy drains film industry
Despite the rise of legitimate streaming platforms, piracy continues to bleed India's entertainment industry, with film and OTT content suffering the biggest blows.
2 mins
States may get ₹22,400 cr for Green Energy Corridor-III
The Union government is likely to provide assistance worth about ₹22,400 crore to states for development of intra-state transmission systems under the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor, said two people aware of the development.
1 min
CCI Searches at Top Ad Agencies' Offices
India's advertising and broadcasting industries were rattled on Tuesday after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducted extensive searches at the offices of top media agencies and industry bodies.
1 min
Amid 5G rollout, Vodafone Idea caught in satnet FOMO
Vodafone Idea Ltd is discussing ways to catch up with larger rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel Ltd in the Indian satellite internet race, even as it is set to roll out its 5G cellular broadband network.
1 min
Ola Registration Delays Cast Cloud Over Subsidy Amount
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd stands to lose out on government subsidies for electric vehicles if it fails to register more than 16,000 two-wheelers sold in February by the end of this financial year.
1 min
Sebi's options move raises market fears
Brokers, proprietary desks and institutional traders are fretting over a recent regulatory proposal that they fear will reduce liquidity and raise trading costs in India's derivatives market.
2 mins
Best Street Race in Over a Month Sees All Join In
Large-caps, smids rise, as foreign, domestic investors see value at low levels
2 mins
Ramesh Named Coach of Italian Men's Chess Team
Indian Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been appointed head coach of the Italian men's team by their national chess federation, with a contract that will run until the next Olympiad in 2026.
1 min
India comeback a motivation as Karun Nair returns to IPL
Nine years ago, Karun Nair was one of the most talked-about names in Indian cricket.
2 mins
Expect spin to dominate team strategy this season
All the franchises have loaded up on spinners of every kind with the home pitches set to dictate teams' composition
3 mins
Huge expectations of Pant this IPL: Pooran
Lucknow Super Giants began life in the Indian Premier League brightly, reaching the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, but plunged to seventh last year.
2 mins
Ponting happy with PBKS depth; Shreyas to bat at No.3
Sixteen captains in 17 IPL seasons. A telling statistic that reveals the struggles for Punjab Kings (PBKS), season after season.
2 mins
Wide discrepancy in women's pay, contracts, attendance, says report
No fair play
2 mins
Jindal Panther Off To Winning Start At Indian Open Polo Championship
The 125th edition of Indian Open Polo Championship kicked off at Jaipur Polo Grounds here on Tuesday with Jindal Panther edging out Team Carysil by a solitary goal.
1 min
Family on tours: Kapil for balance
World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday backed the idea of families travelling with cricketers on tours but called for a \"balanced approach\" in dealing with the issue that has divided opinion.
1 min
Doping ban, ball boy furore cause Swiatek mental stress
In a moment of frustration, Poland's Iga Swiatek smashed a ball straight into the hard surface of Court 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
3 mins
I don't need you: Wrestler John Cena slams fans, explains his 'heel turn' on his farewell tour
American wrestler-actor John Cena has finally opened up about his shocking 'heel turn' in WWE, marking a dramatic shift from the 'good guy' persona he has upheld for over two decades.
1 min
All We Imagine As Light Wins Best Film at 2025 Asian Film Awards
Indian cinema shone at the Asian Film Awards 2025, with filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL), Santosh star Shahana Goswami and its director Sandhya Suri winning top honours.
1 min
Jonita says singers don't 'always' get paid in Bollywood
Singer Jonita Gandhi held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit, where she surprised people with the revelation that there are times when playback singers don't get paid for their work in the Hindi film industry.
1 min
Aamir Khan Snapped Hugging Emotional Daughter Ira; Paps Slammed for Invading Privacy
Several photos and videos of actor Aamir Khan and his daughter Ira Khan's outing in Mumbai on Monday emerged on social media.
1 min
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