Hindustan Times Delhi - November 19, 2024
Hindustan Times Delhi - November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
MAXIMUM TOXI-CITY
Delhi breathed an AQI of 494, the second-worst ever recorded, due to more farm fires, lower temperature
5 mins
'Wait for SC's nod to lift Grap curbs'
AFTER SC'S NUDGE, DELHI GOVT ON MONDAY EVENING ANNOUNCED THAT CLASSES 10 AND 12 WOULD SHIFT TO ONLINE LESSONS
3 mins
Choked by air, crowds throng pollution clinic
The Pollution Janit Rog Nivaran Kendra - a first-ofits-kind clinic dedicated to pollution-related health conditions at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has been packed to the rafters for days now, with dozens complaining of coughs, colds and respiratory ailments.
1 min
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi detained?
Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and largely considered the person running the criminal empire, has likely been detained by US authorities in California, officials in Indian agencies familiar with the information said on Monday.
1 min
Rahul, BJP grapple over '...safe hain' slogan on last day of campaign for Maha, J'khand
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attempted to give a twist to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) poll slogan Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain (if we stay united, we'll be safe), alleging that it referred to undue benefits given to industrialist Gautam Adani by the Union government.
1 min
Centre rushes more forces to Imphal after crisis meet
The Centre ordered deployment of 50 additional companies of paramilitary forces - approximately 6,500 personnel - to Manipur on Monday as the ethnic conflict showed no signs of abating, with Union home minister Amit Shah holding a second emergency meeting in as many days to tackle the spiraling crisis in the northeastern state.
3 mins
Trade, climate take centre stage as PM arrives for G20
The G20 should focus on the challenges and priorities of the Global South, which have been most affected by the food, fuel and fertiliser crisis brought on by global conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
2 mins
From witnessing Partition to resurgent India
As HT marks 100 years, a look at centenarians whose lives have stood witness to India’s transformation
4 mins
COP29 president scrambles to save deadlocked talks
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES REFUSE TO COMMIT TO STRONGER ACTION WITHOUT CLEAR FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
3 mins
COP experts warn of health impact of Delhi's air crisis
Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) can expect to record a major spike in visits to emergency rooms in hospitals due to the severe air pollution in the region, physicians said on Monday, on the sidelines of COP29.
1 min
As pollution levels soar, the city is under siege, forcing residents, businesses and schools to adapt in real time to a worsening crisis
The relentless smog that first engulfed the region last week has transformed life into a desperate battle for millions living in and around Delhi-NCR - the Ground Zero of the toxic air apocalypse in north India forcing residents, businesses, and schools to adapt to the worsening crisis that is likely to persist for days.
3 mins
Pollution clinic sees sharp rise in patients with health issues
Deepak Kumar, 64, a laundry worker from Patel Nagar, sat in visible distress, gasping for air between coughing bouts at a pollution clinic at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on Monday.
3 mins
Atishi blames fires in Hry, UP, MP, Raj for bad air-but defends Pjb numbers
On Monday, a day that Delhi's air quality index (AQI) reading reached a five-year high of 494, chief minister Atishi blamed the Capital's toxic air on farm fires in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh all Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states - and alleged that the Centre's \"inaction\" has worsened the situation.
1 min
15 AQI stations max out at 500
There are 40 ambient air quality monitoring stations scattered across Delhi, which the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) uses to share data about the air quality.
1 min
Woman abducts boy, abandons him after discovering his faith
A 30-year-old woman was arrested last week for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy from a footpath near the Red Fort. She abandoned him later the same day after realising he is from a different religion, police said on Monday.
1 min
Looking purely at AQI may downplay just how bad Delhi's air really is
With an air quality index (AQI) reading of 494, Delhi matched its previous record of the worst air quality on any day since 2018 -- the first year after the number of air monitoring stations in the city came close to their current level of 39.
2 mins
AAP announces Jat leader as Gahlot's Cabinet replacement
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that Raghuvinder Shokeen, a two-time legislator from the Nangloi Jat assembly seat, will be inducted into the Delhi cabinet to replace former minister Kailash Gahlot, who has switched over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
1 min
Gahlot joins BJP day after quitting AAP
Former Delhi cabinet minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after he quit the AAP, accusing the latter of \"compromising on its original values\", \"picking constant fights with the central government\", and that the \"aam aadmi\" (common man) has become \"khaas\" (special).
1 min
Ode to Dilli ka Khana writers
Marking a fresh distinction awarded to a Delhi cookbook
2 mins
CENTRE NOTIFIES TIGER RESERVE IN CHHATTISGARH, 56TH FOR COUNTRY
The Union government on Monday notified the Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh as a tiger reserve, in a move that is likely to further boost the country's tiger conservation efforts.
1 min
Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US, say officials
Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and largely considered the person running the criminal empire, has likely been detained by US authorities in California, officials in Indian agencies familiar with the information said on Monday.
2 mins
At COP29, India takes aim at rich countries' stance
India delivered its strongest intervention yet at the COP29 climate talks on Monday, demanding discussion on \"carbon debt\" owed by developed nations and calling out trade measures that disadvantage developing countries, while arguing that just transition must begin with wealthy nations, not developing economies.
2 mins
Collegium recommends new Manipur HC chief justice
The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of justice D Krishnakumar, a judge in the Madras high court, as the next chief justice of the Manipur high court.
1 min
As unrest rages, several MLAs skip Manipur CM-led meeting
A crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance called by Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday evening saw significant absences, with only 27 of 45 MLAs attending in person and one joining virtually, highlighting growing fissures within the ruling coalition as the state grapples with a fresh wave of ethnic violence.
2 mins
Akali Dal asks Sukhbir to rethink resignation
The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday requested Sukhbir Singh Badal to reconsider his resignation as party chief.
1 min
NIA takes over 3 cases amid fresh violence
The National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe into the fresh wave of violence that has hit Manipur since last week, including the November 7 murder of a Hmar woman in Jiribam and the November 11 attack on a CRPF post in the district, following directions from the ministry of home affairs, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
2 mins
Oppn intensifies attack on govt, Cong seeks Shah's resignation
The Opposition on Monday intensified its attack on the Union government amid fresh violence in Manipur, with Congress demanding Union home minister Amit Shah to resign and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the strifetorn state.
1 min
Andhra passes laws to remove 2-child norm for local body elections
The Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly on Monday passed two bills to effectively end the two-child norm that barred candidates having more than two children from contesting the elections for local bodies.
1 min
K SANJAY MURTHY APPOINTED AS NEW COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL
Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, K Sanjay Murthy, has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, according to a gazette notification issued on Monday.
1 min
15 MBBS students held over death of junior due to ragging in Gujarat
THE ACCUSED FORCED THE VICTIM TO SING, DANCE AND MADE HIM STAND IN A HOSTEL ROOM FOR 3.5 HOURS
1 min
Top court grants news portal relief by stalling tax recovery
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed further recovery of an outstanding tax demand from news portal NewsClick, directing the company's banker not to release any more money to the tax department based on a 2023 notice, and allowing the portal to use its two bank accounts for daily operations.
1 min
Coast guard rescues 7 fishermen from Pak vessel after 2-hr chase
An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship secured the release of seven fishermen apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel near the maritime boundary between the two countries in the north Arabian Sea after a two-hour chase and tough negotiations, people aware of the matter said on Monday.
1 min
New transcript issued t0 student who sued Jindal varsity on AI use
THE PETITION ER,S LAWYER SAID THAT THE GRADE OF THE STUDENT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO 'A*'
2 mins
CBI BOOKS MAN WHO POSED AS PMO OFFICIAL
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against a man for allegedly impersonating as an official of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and duping people by offering them favours, people familiar with the development said on Monday.
1 min
Marathwada could play key role in swaying results
MARATHWADA, WHICH HAS 46 SEATS, HAS SEEN MANY STALWART LEADERS SUCH AS RAOSAHEB DANVE, PANKAJA MUNDE AND PRATAP CHIKHALIKAR LOSE ELECTIONS
2 mins
Polling in 38 J'khand seats, including CM's
The curtains came down on Monday on the campaigning for second phase of polling for the Jharkhand assembly elections, after weeks of high-octane rallies by several political leaders, controversial speeches and trading of charges over various issues ranging from corruption and communal polarization, to cross-border infiltration from Bangladesh.
1 min
Rahul, BJP spar over 'ek hain toh...' slogan
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attempted to give a twist to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) poll slogan Ek Hain Toh Safe Hai (if we stay united, we'll be safe), alleging that it referred to undue benefits given to industrialist Gautam Adani by the Union government.
2 mins
Health secy urges states to review fire prevention
THE HEALTH SECRETARY ALSO ASKED THE STATE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED TO TAKE SUITABLE ACTION AGAINST THE DEFAULTERS
1 min
SC defers signing Rajoana mercy plea order
Hours after it urged President Droupadi Murmu to decide the long-pending mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Babbar Khalsa sympathizer convicted in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, within two weeks, the Supreme Court on Monday held off signing the order after solicitor general (SG) Tushar Mehta informed the court that the petition had not reached the President and was pending with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
2 mins
High-decibel campaigning for Maha ends, polling tomorrow
The high-voltage campaign for Maharashtra assembly election ended on Monday, pitting the two major political alliances against each other in a bitter battle for the 288 seats up for grabs in the state.
3 mins
Prasar Bharati to launch OTT platform tomorrow
Indian public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is gearing up to launch its own streaming service at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 20, its top official said.
1 min
ANIL DESHMUKH INJURED AFTER STONES PELTED ON HIS CAR IN NAGPUR
Former Maharashtra home minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh was seriously injured after stones were pelted on his car in Nagpur district on Monday night, police said.
1 min
Buzz over revamp of Himachal Cong unit as ex-chief meets Shukla
Former Himachal Pradesh Congress unit chief Pratibha Singh, whose term ended earlier this month with the dissolution of the entire unit, met party's in-charge for the state Rajiv Shukla on Monday, with people aware of the matter saying that their discussions focused on the reconstitution of the party unit in the only north Indian state where the Congress is in power.
2 mins
India becomes the top source of international students in US
INDIAN GRADUATE STUDENT NUMBERS INCREASED BY 19% TO REACH 196,567, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT NUMBERS INCREASED BY 13% TO 36,053
1 min
Global South seeks to put its imprint on G20
Together, India and Brazil, along with their counterparts in the Global South, are laying the groundwork for a future that reflects the true diversity of the world's nations
3 mins
Political reality of Taliban marks presence in Delhi
The recent flurry of reports on India coming close to allowing Taliban-appointed representatives to take up key diplomatic posts in Delhi and Mumbai highlights a major policy shift, pushed through by the prevailing political realities in Kabul.
3 mins
Why Mumbai is a prestige fight
All parties want to win in the state capital, but none more so than the Shiv Sena factions
2 mins
Three books that help us understand the Trump age
When Donald Trump first became President of the United States (US) in 2016, American commentators dismissed him as an aberration.
3 mins
AT LEAST 2 KILLED, 1 WOUNDED IN NEW YORK CITY KNIFE RAMPAGE
A man carried out a string of stabbings across a swath of Manhattan on Monday morning, killing two people and critically wounding a third without uttering a word to his victims, officials said.
1 min
Tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against Hasina by next month
A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Monday told investigators they have one month to complete their investigation against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close aides, who face charges of crimes against humanity after hundreds of people were killed in a mass uprising this summer.
1 min
Big tech critic to lead US comms agency
US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Muskbacked critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a \"warrior for Free Speech\" in a statement on Sunday.
1 min
US prez 'fuelling' war in Ukraine, alleges Kremlin
The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.
1 min
Israeli strikes kill 20 people in Gaza
Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed 20 Palestinians on Monday, including six people in attacks on tents housing displaced families, medics said.
1 min
Amarasuriya reappointed PM as new Cabinet sworn in
Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president swore in a 22-member Cabinet on Monday after his party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in last week's election.
2 mins
Canada PM vows crackdown on immigration, says 'mistakes made'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that his government \"made some mistakes\" leading to record immigration levels, necessitating a \"big turn\" in policy. Those remarks came in a video posted on Trudeau's YouTube channel on Sunday.
2 mins
U.S.-PHILIPPINES DEAL ON SHARING MILITARY INFO
US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement on Monday on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.
1 min
Proxy cos oppose Goenka's reappointment as Zee CEO
The tumult in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) appears far from over, with two proxy advisory firms recommending that investors reject Punit Goenka's reappointment as the company's chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director.
1 min
FM makes a case for cheaper bank loans
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal earlier asked to skip food prices in rate decisions
2 mins
Centre advances subsidies for electric three-wheelers
The Union government has decided to advance the PM E-Drive subsidy funds for over 120,000 electric three-wheelers, which were set to be used from April to the end of FY25.
1 min
RBI GUV DAS' TERM LIKELY TO BE EXTENDED
The government is likely to extend the term of central bank governor Shaktikanta Das for a second time, three officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, an unprecedented move that would make him the longest serving chief since the 1960s.
1 min
NTPC plans ₹5 tn renewable energy spending by 2030
THE INVESTMENTS WOULD BE MADE UNDER NGEL, WHICH IS SET TO LAUNCH ITS ₹10,000 CRORE IPO ON TUESDAY
2 mins
Domestic air traffic hits new record with 500K flyers
India crossed the 500,000 mark in domestic air passengers on Sunday, the country's highest ever singleday passenger footfall. Industry experts attributed this to travel demand and the ongoing wedding season.
1 min
CCI slaps fine on Meta over WhatsApp policy
In a significant blow to WhatsApp and its parent entity Meta, the Competition Commission of India, on Monday, imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore (about $25.3 million) on Meta for abusing its dominant position in 2021 when it pushed an update to WhatsApp's privacy policy, thus violating the Competition Act.
2 mins
Form across formats will dictate franchise interest at IPL auction
Recency bias has always influenced the bidding no matter how scientific and data driven the process becomes
3 mins
Udita driving India's fine run in Rajgir
Many were surprised when Udita Duhan ended as the costliest buy at 32 lakh in the Hockey India League auction last month, proving to be more expensive than FIH Player of the Year and Paris Olympics top-scorer Yibbi Jansen.
2 mins
After Paris low, Satwik-Chirag to return at the China Masters
India's finest men's badminton doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will return to action after a gap of three-and-a-half months, at this week's $1.15 million China Masters at Shenzhen.
1 min
Morkel explains why India said no to warmup game
The first Test of the India-Australia series will be held a couple of kilometers away at the Optus Stadium in Perth but Indian coaching staff members Abhishek : Nayar and Morne Morkel believe their centre-wicket match simulation at the WACA ground has prepared them well enough for what could be a testing series opener.
2 mins
With Malaysia draw, India end year without win
The 1-1 draw against Malaysia, Rahul Bheke cancelling Paulo Josue's strike, meant India would end 2024 without a win from 11 matches, a first since 2014.
2 mins
Sinner, a shift in power centre
The Italian world No.l was the flag-bearer in a men's tennis season that saw the new generation assert itself
3 mins
England thrash Ireland; Rabiot rises for France
England blew away l O-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Adrien Rabiot scored twice as France beat Italy.
2 mins
Sunny Kaushal: It's time to allow men to be vulnerable
For actor Sunny Kaushal, the definition of masculinity is ever-evolving. \"It depends on how you feel and how you want to take it forward in your own way,\" he muses.
1 min
Aamir Khan: My daughter Ira and I go to joint therapy
Actor Aamir Khan, 59, has shared his ongoing efforts to rebuild his relationship with his daughter, Ira Khan, 27, in an unexpected yet heartfelt revelation.
1 min
DILJIT VS TELANGANA: A WAR OF WORDS
Diljit Dosanjh takes on government's dictate on his songs and says declare the state dry, and he will tweak his songs
1 min
He was a dictator: Ayushmann recalls getting thrashed by father as a child
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed that his late father, astrologer P Khurana, was very strict and would often thrash him with 'chappals' and 'belts,. Khurrana, renowned for his roles in films such as Vicky Donor (2012) and Article 15 (2019), went as far as describing his father as a \"dictator\".
1 min
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