Hindustan Times Delhi - December 03, 2024
Hindustan Times Delhi - December 03, 2024
Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Read {{magName}} along with {{magCount}}+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription View catalog
1 Month $9.99
1 Year$99.99
$8/month
Subscribe only to Hindustan Times Delhi
1 Year $16.99
Buy this issue $0.99
In this issue
December 03, 2024
Deadlock ends: Debate on Constitution next wk
Both Houses set to function from today after Speaker Birla meets floor leaders
5 mins
GoM ON GST RATES SUGGESTS 35% 'SIN TAX' ON TOBACCO, AERATED DRINKS
The group of ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from 28%, an official said, in what would add a fresh slab to the tax structure.
1 min
BJP names observers for Maha CM decision
UNION FINANCE MINISTER NIRMALA SITHARAMAN AND FORMER GUJARAT CM VIJAY RUPANI WILL OVERSEE THE BJP MEET ON DEC 4
4 mins
Agartala mission breached amid protest over B'desh
NEW DELHI: A large group of people protesting the persecution of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh barged into the Bangladesh consulate in Agartala and vandalized it on Monday, prompting New Delhi to describe the breach as \"deeply regrettable\" and step up security for all of the country's missions in India.
3 mins
Akal Takht tells Badal to 'atone' for mistakes
The five high priests of Sikhism on Monday pronounced religious punishment on Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing the working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to accept his resignation as party chief, besides forming a panel to hold elections to the post within six months.
1 min
On Way Out, Biden Issues 'full, Unconditional' Pardon To His Son Hunter In Tax, Gun Cases
Joe Biden on Sunday said he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges, backtracking on a long-standing promise to keep his hands off the matter and a move that even his most staunch supporters said would besmirch his legacy.
2 mins
Twists, turns and surprises: A chess contest that's bucked all predictions
BENGALURU: There were predictions of a \"massacre\" and a \"bloodbath\" leading up to the World Championship match. What we have on our hands after six games though is a 3-3 tied score between reigning world champion Ding Liren and challenger D Gukesh.
4 mins
Grap 4 to remain as SC defers removal of curbs
The Supreme Court on Monday noted a complete lack of coordination between government agencies, civic bodies and the police in implementing restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage 4 in the Capital, and decided to wait till Thursday before taking a call on relaxing restrictions to ensure there is indeed a steady downward trend in air pollution levels.
2 mins
Delhi HC issues notice to ED on Sisodia’s plea
The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea filed by former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, challenging a city court's decision to take cognisance of the probe agency's charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy case.
1 min
AQI remains 'poor' for 2nd day running
Strong surface winds continued to prevail on Monday, keeping the air quality in Delhi in the \"poor\" range for a second consecutive day and improving it significantly in districts of the national capital region (NCR).
1 min
Delhi's slow start to winter set to continue in Dec: IMD
Warmer-than-usual Dec on the cards
2 mins
Thousands languish as stir leads to serpentine snarls
Despite traffic diversions released a day prior to the protest, major highways in Delhi and Noida witnessed heavy snarls till around 4.30pm on Monday. Many commuters struggled to make their way and had to wait long hours for the traffic to get cleared.
1 min
Chaos as farm stir reaches Delhi doorstep
Major roads connecting Delhi and Noida witnessed chaos on Monday as approximately 4,000 farmers from various parts of Uttar Pradesh marched toward the national capital, breaching several layers of police barricades along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
2 mins
Bizman sets neighbour's car on fire over parking dispute
Enraged over a parking dispute near his house, a businessman allegedly set fire to his neighbour's car in Lajpat Nagar, southeast Delhi at 12.10 a.m. on Sunday, police said.
1 min
Mutilated body of 25-year-old man found near Palam railway stn: Cops
POLICE SAID THE MAN IDENTIFIED AS HOMOSEXUAL, AND THEY ARE PROBING WHETHER THIS MAY HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN THE MURDER
2 mins
UPSC TEACHER AVADH OJHA JOINS AAP AHEAD OF ASSEMBLY POLLS
Avadh Ojha, who teaches civil services aspirants, on Monday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in what is another new entry in the party ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
1 min
UNION MINISTER SLAMS AAP FOR NOT ROLLING OUT AB-PMJAY SCHEME
Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi for not implementing the Centre's flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
1 min
BJP will continue, improve welfare schemes in Capital
In its draft manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections, the Delhi BJP has decided that welfare schemes such as free water supply, subsidy on power and transportation concessions will not only continue but also be improved if it comes to power in the Capital, party officials in the manifesto committee said on Monday.
1 min
Not the last session of assembly: Govt to HC
The Delhi government on Monday submitted an undertaking before the Delhi high court, affirming that the ongoing session of the Delhi legislative assembly is not the last before its dissolution in February, and that the lieutenant governor (LG) retains the authority to convene subsequent sessions.
1 min
DAMAGE TO TWO BRIDGES: ATISHI ORDERS CHIEF SECY TO LAUNCH PROBE
Delhi chief minister Atishi on Monday directed the chief secretary to conduct an inquiry to find out how major cracks developed in the Nand Nagri railway overbridge and railway under bridge within a decade of their completion.
1 min
Quicker deboarding for those on delayed flights
Special enclosures have been set up across all three terminals at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to allow passengers on flights delayed by over three hours to disembark, undergo security screening, and re-enter the terminal's boarding area.
1 min
NDMC to begin 24x7 water supply pilot project soon
NDMC OFFICIALS SAID THE PROJECT WILL BE USED AS A TEMPLATE FOR MODERNISING NDMC'S WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
1 min
Kejriwal continues attack on BJP over law and order
Continuing his criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the law and order situation in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the Centre of abandoning Delhi to the \"mercy of criminals and gangsters.\"
1 min
17-year-old stabs mother’s boyfriend, held
Police on Sunday apprehended a 17-year-old boy for allegedly stabbing his mother's live-in partner as he had objections to their relationship, officers said on Monday.
1 min
Ali's Amaltas
Marking the passage of time through a roadside tree
2 mins
PRAGATI PLATFORM HELPED EXPEDITE NATION'S 340 INFRA PROJECTS, REVEALS OXFORD REPORT
The government's PRAGATI platform has transformed the delivery of the country's infrastructure projects, a report by Oxford University's Said Business School and the Gates Foundation has said.
1 min
Cong defers Sambhal march after standoff with cops in UP
Several Congress workers entered into a scuffle with police personnel and tried to scale barricades outside the party office in Lucknow on Monday as the party's \"fact-finding\" delegation, led by Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai, was prevented from leaving for Sambhal, where prohibitory orders have been in place since the November 24 violence.
1 min
Mamata asks PM to send UN peacekeepers
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Prime Minister to approach the United Nations and send peacekeepers to Bangladesh, remarks that drew condemnation from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which also held protests in several parts of the country against the alleged persecution of Hindus in the neighboring country.
2 mins
SC SEEKS EC REPLY ON INCREASING VOTERS PER POLLING STATION
The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised the importance of ensuring that no voter is excluded from exercising their franchise, as it directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to explain its 2019 decision to raise the maximum number of voters per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500.
1 min
India to ink deal for Rafale jets, submarines soon: Navy chief
India is likely to sign by January 2025 two deals with France for 26 new Rafale-M fighter jets and three more Scorpene-class submarines to sharpen its combat capabilities, navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday, adding that 62 warships and a diesel-electric submarine are under construction at various Indian shipyards, and the government has approved a project to build two nuclear-powered submarines.
3 mins
Govt changing GDP base year, Parl told
INDIA'S GDP GROWTH SLOWED SHARPLY TO A SEVEN-QUARTER LOW DURING JULY-SEPTEMBER OF FY25
1 min
SHAH TO CHAIR MEETINGS ON OPS AGAINST MAOISTS
Union home minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Chhattisgarh from December 13-15 and chair meetings to review current anti-Maoist operations and discuss plans for the future with top security brass, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.
1 min
Modi, BJP MPs attend screening of 'Sabarmati Report'; Oppn hits out
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended a screening of the film, The Sabarmati Report, in Balyogi Auditorium of the Parliament House, along with home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, health minister JP Nadda, and senior BJP MPs.
1 min
JD(U) yet to clear its stance on controversial Waqf Bill
JD(U) WORKERS SAID THE PARTY IS IN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING RESPONSES ON THE MATTER FROM STAKEHOLDERS
1 min
40 yrs after tragedy struck Bhopal, no end to suffering
Just after midnight as poisonous plumes of smoke wafted through Madhya Pradesh's capital city Bhopal four decades ago, Gas Devi was born, gasping for every breath.
4 mins
SC slams Senthil’s reinstatement as minister post bail
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji's reappointment to a cabinet position immediately after securing bail in a money-laundering matter arising out of an alleged cash-for-jobs case, emphasising the potential impact of the move on witnesses.
2 mins
'RAINING FIRS': SC PROTECTS YSRCP SOCIAL MEDIA HEAD FROM ARREST
The Supreme Court on Monday granted protection from arrest to YSR Congress Party social media in-charge Sajjala Bhargav Reddy for two weeks to enable him to move the high court for quashing of multiple cases against him, and remarked that the Andhra Pradesh government was \"raining FIRs\" on its political opponent.
1 min
Hyd constable killed in suspected hate crime
THE WOMAN WAS ALLEGEDLY KILLED BY HER BROTHER SINCE HE OPPOSED HER INTER-CASTE MARRIAGE, POLICE SAID, CITING THE HUSBAND'S PLAINT
1 min
TN BJP leader jailed for remarks against Periyar statues and Kanimozhi
A special court for elected representatives on Monday sentenced senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader H Raja to six-month imprisonment after convicting him in two separate cases, one for making defamatory comments against DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi and another for saying that statues of Dravidian movement founder Periyar would be demolished.
1 min
Akal Takht orders Badal to atone, SAD to hold polls
AMRITSAR: The five high priests of Sikhism on Monday pronounced religious punishment on Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing the working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to accept his resignation as party chief, besides forming a panel to hold elections to the post within six months.
2 mins
CID TAKING PROBE INTO KILLING OF BADLAPUR ASSAULT ACCUSED LIGHTLY: HC
The Bombay high court on Monday slammed the Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly taking the probe into the killing of the main accused in the Badlapur school sexual assaults case \"lightly\".
1 min
HCs should not feel that top court is behaving like a headmaster: SC
BENCH TURNS DOWN REQUEST FOR DEADLINE TO BE SET FOR THE ALLAHABAD HC TO DECIDE ON A CASE RELATED TO BAIL
1 min
T'GANA HC ORDERS PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF MAOISTS KILLED IN GUNFIGHT
The Telangana high court has directed the Mulug district police to preserve bodies of the seven Maoists killed in a gun-fight with security forces on Sunday, after a non-profit organisation moved the court alleging that the encounter was fake.
1 min
Another landslide hits TN; 4 bodies recovered
A landslide hit the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on Monday even as operations to rescue three members of a family after a mudslide flattened their house in the region on Sunday continued for the second straight day.
1 min
India to restore 26 million ha of degraded land by '30: Min
India aligns with sustainable development goals on food security and climate crisis through effective land management, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said at the UN Desertification Summit in Riyadh on Monday.
1 min
IMD predicts mild winter and fewer cold wave days
Winter is likely to be mild with fewer cold wave days following record high temperatures in the autumn months of October and November, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
2 mins
Use 'national security filters' in biz: EAM
In an era of leveraging and weaponisation of trade and business, policymakers have to use \"national security filters\" for economic decisions, including those related to investments, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
3 mins
Raj plans 10-year jail term, ₹50k fine in anti-conversion bill
The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill 2024, which proposes a jail term of up to 10 years for the accused and ₹5 lakh as compensation for victims in cases of forceful conversion, is set to be tabled in the state assembly in the upcoming budget session.
1 min
MANIPUR POLICE DETECT 29 ILLEGAL ILP HOLDERS; SDO SUSPENDED
The Manipur Police on Monday nabbed 29 individuals in possession of inner line permit (ILP) cards, allegedly issued in violation of the northeastern state's ILP guidelines, chief minister N Biren Singh said.
1 min
IPS officer killed in accident in Hassan
A 26-year-old IPS officer, on his way to take up his first posting, died in a road accident in Hassan district of Karnataka, police said on Monday.
1 min
4 KILLED IN T'GANA AS TRUCK RUNS OVER VENDORS
Four vegetable vendors were killed and 10 others sustained serious injuries when a speeding truck ran them over on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway, in Rangareddy district of Telangana on Monday, police said.
1 min
How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls
Though the Maharashtra elections were widely expected to be closely contested, they turned out to be far from that. The reasons behind the thumping victory of the Mahayuti – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) alliance – have been widely discussed.
3 mins
The great Indian debate on national champions
In the spring of 2014, the American pharma giant Pfizer offered to take over the British pharma company AstraZeneca, partly to take advantage of lower taxes in the United Kingdom (UK).
3 mins
Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan
The glue of self-interest binds the government and the military firmly together and as long as that alliance is firm, it can assure Pakistan of the minimum stability it needs to stagger on
4 mins
The return of Maoist spectre in Telangana
The encounter on Sunday in Telangana's Mulugu district that resulted in the death of seven persons—all members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), according to police—points to the continuing presence of Left-wing extremists in the state.
1 min
Dollar challenge to Brics nations
Trump raises new bogey to boost optics about him as a protector of American interests
2 mins
French government in trouble as Oppn vows no-trust vote
France's Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership on Monday after key opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power.
1 min
OPENAI EXPLORES ADVERTISING IN ITS ATTEMPT TO BOOST REVENUE
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is exploring the idea of introducing ads to its AI products to transform it into a for-profit entity.
1 min
PM says 'no revolution' in protest-hit Georgia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Monday that street protests triggered by his decision to shelve Tbilisi's negotiations on joining the EU would not spark a \"revolution\" in the Black Sea country.
1 min
ISRAEL VOWS RETALIATION FOR HEZBOLLAH ROCKET ATTACK
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz vowed a \"harsh response\" to a Hezbollah rocket launch targeting a military position on Monday in breach of the ceasefire in Lebanon that began last week.
1 min
Rebel advance a bid to 'redraw' regional map: Syria's president
The violence in Syria has killed more than 457 people, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
2 mins
Presidential pardons in the US: How it works
President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. But on Sunday, the president did it anyway.
2 mins
56 die in stampede following clashes at Guinea soccer match
At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said on Monday.
1 min
Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court
RISING SEA LEVELS | OVER 100 NATIONS TAKE PART
1 min
Government scraps windfall tax on crude, petrol, diesel exports
The government on Monday withdrew the nearly two-and-a-half-year-old windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil and exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, relenting to the industry's demand after the value of petroleum product exports fell sharply because international oil prices plunged.
1 min
Public procurements may come with startup quotas
Secretaries' panel pitches idea; scheme may also include support for research
1 min
Goyal defends global south at CII summit
All countries must contribute towards sustainable development with assigned responsibilities based on their contribution to the problem in the first place, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, underscoring \"polluter pays\" principle at a time when 27 European countries forcing carbon tax on imports from developing countries like India.
2 mins
GST on cigarettes, tobacco may be increased to 35%
THE GOM REPORT IS EXPECTED TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE GST COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 21
2 mins
MFG GROWTH FALLS TO 11-MNTH LOW IN NOV
India's manufacturing activity, as measured by the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), came at 56.5 in November, lower than the 57.5 reading in October and the flash PMI reading of 57.3, according to a release by S&P Global on Monday.
1 min
Centre identifies 2 mn hectares for mega pulses boost
The Centre is working on an ambitious plan to grow pulses on two million hectares of unused, fertile land across the country, two people aware of the matter said, as falling production and rising imports drive up food prices.
1 min
VPNs evolve into comprehensive security platforms
RESEARCH FIRM STATISTA PROJECTS THE GLOBAL VPN MARKET TO SURGE TO $350 BN BY 2032, A SHARP RISE FROM $45 BN IN 2022
3 mins
Kemboi and a Rift Valley tradition that keeps on giving
\"For 23 years, my weight has been 50kg. Not 50.1kg, not 49.9kg.\" Ezekiel Kemboi's eyes light up emphasizing this.
3 mins
Beleaguered Aussie players have Bumrah on their mind
As the Adelaide Test arrives, the home batters are anxious to deal with the India fast bowler after the bashing in Perth
3 mins
I'm good to go: Marsh ahead of 2nd Test
Australia's seam bowling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has allayed concerns about his injury, declaring himself \"good to go\" for the pink ball second Test against India, which begins here on December 6.
1 min
In Bradman land, home batters eye turnaround
Sir Don Bradman's bronze sculpture stands on the eastern side of the Adelaide Oval. Sir Donald Bradman drive connects the city centre to the Adelaide airport.
2 mins
SINDHU TO GET MARRIED ON DECEMBER 22 IN UDAIPUR
Double badminton Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to get married on December 22 with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, the player's family confirmed on Monday.
1 min
Olympic champs Hassan, Tebogo adjudged 'Athletes of the Year'
Dutch marathon runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, both of whom took gold at the Paris Olympics, were named 'Athletes of the Year' by World Athletics in Monaco on Sunday.
1 min
Inside an Odd chess ritual Of rivals unpacking the battle
In the World C'ship, the victor and the vanquished sit side by side after every game, dissecting how they made each other's lives a nightmare on board
4 mins
Paris medallist Aman to miss wrestling Natls
Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat will be among several top wrestlers from Railways who will not participate at the Senior National Wrestling Championships to be held in Bengaluru from December 6.
2 mins
Vikrant Massey: Retirement Or Publicity Stunt?
Early on Monday, actor Vikrant Massey penned a note on Instagram, hinting that he would be stepping away from acting projects "until time deems right."
1 min
B'WOOD ON AP'S MIND? 'WHY NOT?'
Ahead of his India tour, AP Dhillon tells Soumya Vajpayee that he'd get into Hindi film music if he doesn't have to 'compromise on' artistic vision
1 min
Jonita's What Jhumka moment!
The singer, who was the opening act at the Grammy winner's recent India gig, calls her 'an absolute sweetheart'
1 min
LET THE GAMES BEGIN... AGAIN!
As Squid Game returns to Netflix with its second season, actors Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun hint at what the new season may have in store for fans
1 min
Self-control a must to keep reel and real life separate
As Squid Game returns to Netflix with its second season, actors Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun hint at what the new season may have in store for fans
1 min
Hindustan Times Delhi Newspaper Description:
Publisher: HT Digital Streams Ltd.
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Hindustan Times is the flagship publication of HT Media Ltd. It has a nationwide reach in India (barring Southern India), with simultaneous editions from New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Patna and Kolkata, providing general, economic and business news.
Cancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
Digital Only
