Hindustan Times Gurugram - December 21, 2024
Hindustan Times Gurugram - December 21, 2024
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In this issue
December 21, 2024
A decade later, search for lost flight MH-370 is set to resume
THE PLANE, WITH 239 ON BOARD, VANISHED FROM RADAR SHORTLY AFTER TAKING OFF
1 min
Delhi gets own assembly as Parl approves move
In 1991, Parliament gave its nod to setting up of a 70-member legislative assembly for Delhi
3 mins
WORK ON 150+ BUS SHELTERS TO BEGIN FROM NEXT MONTH
Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) officials on Friday said that the construction of 154 bus queue shelters is set to commence next month in a push to increase public transportation in the city and bring relief to residents.
1 min
Man held from Raj for friend's murder: Cops
A man was arrested in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan for allegedly beating his friend to death following a dispute in Kadarpur, Gurugram Sector 63, police said on Friday.
1 min
SC upholds decision barring toll collection on DND flyway
Apex court's strong statements
3 mins
'How can you clean a lake in just a day?': NGT slams DDA's claims
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has criticised the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over its claim of cleaning the Satpula Lake in south Delhi within a single day.
2 mins
Experts warn about rise in NO2 levels across city
While Delhi on Friday recorded the fourth consecutive \"severe\" day under the air quality index (AQI) - a scale that uses a weighted formula biased towards particulate matter (PM) - experts warned that levels of another dangerous toxin in the air, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), have been consistently soaring, even during periods of relatively \"low pollution\".
2 mins
BJP's poll panel to soon finalise 70 picks; allies seek more seats
The central election committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president JP Nadda, is expected to meet soon to finalise candidates for all 70 seats in Delhi and negotiate seat-sharing arrangements with allies for the upcoming assembly elections, according to a senior party functionary.
2 mins
BJP likened Purvanchalis to Rohingya: Kejriwal
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday criticised the BJP national president JP Nadda for remarks that he alleged were \"deeply offensive\" to Delhi's Purvanchali community.
1 min
DC reviews status of 'CM announcement' projects
DC KUMAR ASKED THE OFFICIALS TO RESTART WORK ON THESE PROJECTS ON PRIORITY AS SOON AS THE CAQM LIFTS THE ONGOING BAN ON CONSTRUCTION
1 min
FIRs, Hefty Fines Imposed for Illegal Dumping of Garbage: MCG
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has intensified its crackdown on illegal dumping activities in the last fortnight with at least 10 FIRs registered against owners of garbage dumping vehicles and fines amounting to ₹1.45 lakh imposed on 12 vehicles, officials said.
1 min
Jewar airport to be inaugurated in April by PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida International Airport in Jewar, and reiterated that the airport will be ready for operations by April 2025.
2 mins
Posts about weapons on Delhi Police radar
UNDER OPERATION 'FLUSH OUT', IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS, 55 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AND SEVERAL MINORS WERE HELD, SAID POLICE OFFICERS
1 min
'2 Kala Jatheri gang members' die in encounter with cops in FBD
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad, Haryana, on Friday, officers said.
1 min
NEXT WEEK, DU COMMITTEE TO TAKE CALL ON PROPOSED COURSES
The Delhi University's (DU) standing committee for academic affairs met on Friday to deliberate on several proposed courses, including one value addition course (VAC) on Viksit Bharat and four VACs on the Bhagwad Gita, officials said.
1 min
MAN HACKED TO DEATH NEAR COURT IN T.N., FOUR HELD
A 25-year-old man allegedly involved in a murder case was hacked to death by a four-member gang near the gate of the Tirunelveli district court campus, police said on Friday.
1 min
Open median on busy road: How delayed works created risky cut
The stretch of Jaipur-Ajmer highway where 12 people lost their lives and several more were left with severe burns in Friday's LPG tanker explosion has long been a source of concern for local residents, who blame poor traffic management and ongoing construction work for creating hazardous conditions.
2 mins
'Broke window
Several of the dead were in two sleeper buses that caught fire after the fireball erupted from the gas leak; many people still unaccounted for
3 mins
POLICE LOOK AT DIFFICULT PROBE AS BOTH DRIVERS DIE IN ACCIDENT
With the drivers of the truck and the tanker involved in an accident on the Ajmer-Jaipur highway early on Friday morning dead, and the vehicles charred down to their shells, the police have an uphill task in investigating the cause of the accident.
1 min
35-year-old dragged by govt car for 30km, dies
A 35-year-old man died after being dragged for nearly 30km by a government vehicle after an accident in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday evening, prompting the district authorities to recommend the suspension of the naib tehsildar who was in the car, officials said on Friday.
1 min
Woman approaches NGO for aid, receives body with extortion note
THE WOMAN REQUESTED THE NGO FOR AID IN THE FORM OF APPLIANCES FOR A HOUSE SHE WAS BUILDING IN ANDHRA PRADESH
2 mins
Zubair gets court relief in Narsinghanand case
The Allahabad high court on Friday stayed the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in connection with an FIR filed against him for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups following a complaint by an associate of Yati Narsinghanand, a controversial figure known for making communally sensitive remarks.
1 min
SSB played key role in securing borders and combating LWE: Shah
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has played a pivotal role in securing India's borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday and lauded the central armed police force's contribution to combating Left-wing extremism (LWE) in Bihar and Jharkhand.
1 min
Top court rejects 30% cap on credit card interest
The Supreme Court on Friday reversed a 2008 ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that barred banks from charging more than 30% annual interest on overdue credit card payments, allowing banks to determine their own rates within existing regulations.
1 min
39-member JPC to examine ONOP bills formed
The Lok Sabha on Friday approved a 39-member joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to examine The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the twin bills that aim to usher in simultaneous state and national elections.
1 min
Cong intensifies attack on BJP over Parl scuffle
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday slammed the Opposition for \"disrupting\" the winter session of Parliament leading to a decline in productivity in both Houses, and urged them to avoid similar interruptions in the upcoming budget session.
2 mins
ASI surveys temple, 5 Hindu sites in Sambhal
A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday carried out a survey at a temple and five other Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal town, which was rocked by violent protests last month during a court-ordered survey of a mosque that Hindu groups claim was built after demolishing a temple.
1 min
KTR gets HC relief from arrest in Formula E case
The Telangana High Court on Friday directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) not to arrest BRS leader KT Rama Rao till December 30 while allowing the investigation in the Formula-E race case to proceed. However, hours after the high court relief, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a money laundering case against the BRS working president and some others over alleged payment irregularities during the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023, people aware of the matter said.
1 min
HC grants K'taka MLC interim bail over 'derogatory' remarks in House
The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested on charges of allegedly using an abusive word against minister for women and child development Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the legislative council.
1 min
DALLEWAL'S LIVER, KIDNEY FUNCTIONS IMPACTED: REPORT
The kidney and liver functions of farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, who has been on fast-unto-death since November 26, have been impacted, according to the medical report.
1 min
CENTRE APPOINTS SANDIP MISHRA AS NTA DIRECTOR
The Union government has appointed Sandip Kumar Mishra as the director of National Testing Agency (NTA).
1 min
SC NOTICE TO TN ON INCLUSION OF BALAJI IN CABINET SOON AFTER BAIL
The Supreme Court said on Friday that the continuation of V Senthil Balaji as a cabinet minister in Tamil Nadu could influence a large number of victims in the cash-for-jobs case hearing pending against him, and sought the response of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on recalling the bail granted to him in September.
1 min
Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait Visit
We have strongly registered a protest on this issue and taken it up with Bangladesh RANDHIR JAISWAL, MEA spokesperson
4 mins
India slams Bangladesh govt's post claiming territories as own
We have strongly registered a protest on this issue and taken it up with Bangladesh RANDHIR JAISWAL, MEA spokesperson
1 min
Govt, L&T ink ₹7.6k-cr deal for artillery guns
THE DEAL FOR THE K9 VAJRA-T GUNS HAS PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARMY'S ARTILLERY MODERNISATION
1 min
Gold, cash worth ₹52 cr found in car
THE SEIZURE COMES AMID ONGOING ACTION BY THE I-T TEAM IN THE CITY OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS
1 min
HC rejects plea challenging Dharavi revamp bid process
The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by SecLink Technologies Corporation, challenging the state government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project to Adani Properties Ltd.
2 mins
Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait visit
Bolstering defence and security cooperation will be in focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Kuwait on Saturday for the first visit by an Indian premier in more than four decades.
1 min
Shah, Scindia arrive in Agartala, set to attend key NE meeting today
Union home minister Amit Shah and minister for the development of north-eastern region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday arrived in Agartala for the 72nd plenary session of the North East Council (NEC), scheduled to commence on Saturday to deliberate on the development, growth and future road map of the North-East.
1 min
CABINET APPROVES MSP AT ₹12,100 PER QUINTAL FOR COPRA
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a minimum support price (MSP) for copra, or dried coconut kernel, of ₹12,100 per quintal (100 kg), applicable for 2025.
1 min
ONOP idea in focus at Tarkunde lecture
The 15th Justice V.M. Tarkunde Memorial Lecture was held in the Capital on Friday, commemorating the legacy of one of India's most respected jurists and civil rights activists.
1 min
IIM-B director, 7 others booked for caste bias
The Bengaluru police on Friday registered a first information report (FIR) against Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore director Rishikesha T Krishanan, dean (faculty) Dinesh Kumar and six other faculty members over allegations of caste discrimination against a Dalit associate professor at the same institution.
1 min
Navy staff struggled to rein in runaway boat
The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) investigation into Wednesday's ferry accident near Gateway of India revealed that while a naval vessel collided with the passenger ferry Nilkamal due to engine malfunction, the ferry was also overloaded at the time of the incident.
2 mins
SC SAYS CENTRE MUST SET LABOUR STANDARDS, NOT EXPLOIT WORKERS
The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the growing prevalence of precarious employment arrangements, both in the gig economy and within government institutions, calling for fairer and more secure labour practices.
1 min
Not in the name of Ambedkar
The raucous winter session was a disservice to his legacy, the illustrious track record of the Constitution and Parliament
2 mins
India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait from December 21-22, coming 43 years after the last such visit by an Indian PM, marks a major milestone for ties and is set to reinvigorate the deep-rooted friendship between our two countries.
3 mins
Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one
This winter session of Parliament offered an opportunity to the Opposition to put the government on the mat in relation to bread-and-butter issues or national security questions. Instead, the Congress is trading charges with the BJP on individuals
3 mins
Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco
Zakir Hussain was laid to rest, on Thursday, at the Fernwood cemetery, in San Francisco, as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.
1 min
Int'l students urged to return to campuses before Trump's inauguration
Chuck Schumer is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to return to a stopgap funding agreement he had negotiated with Democrats
2 mins
Key ally to PM Trudeau vows to bring him down
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Friday, looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election.
1 min
Pakistan's missile programme is an 'emerging threat', says top US official
A senior White House official, on Thursday, said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an \"emerging threat\" to the US.
2 mins
US diplomats in Syria on first visit since Assad ouster
An Israeli airstrike killed at least eight Palestinians in an apartment in Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza strip on Friday, medics said.
1 min
MANGIONE FACES MURDER CHARGE THAT LAWYER CALLS 'DEATH ELIGIBLE'
Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for the killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, which his lawyer said is a sign that prosecutors may seek the death penalty.
1 min
Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for MH370 in new possible crash site
Malaysia's government has agreed in principle to accept a second \"no find, no fee\" proposal from a US company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than 10 years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Friday.
1 min
Following Manu, Suruchi claims hat-trick of gold
At the National Shooting Championships here, 18-year-old Suruchi, who hails from Manu's hometown of Jhajjar and has trained at the same academy where the Olympic medalist trained in her early days, shot brilliantly in a tough field to win the national air pistol title.
2 mins
'Idea was to prepare Gukesh so that there would be no surprises'
Paddy Upton described a scenario he played \"over a hundred times\" in his head as he flew from South Africa to Singapore. In it, he would meet Gukesh Dommaraju shortly after the Indian Grandmaster won the World Chess Championship title.
4 mins
Australia make their move, Will India also follow suit?
Three Tests down, two to go. And that is the score that the team management from both sides will be key to tracking.
2 mins
We had to hide him, he's his own enemy: MCA on Shaw snub
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".
2 mins
BFI sticks to evaluation system to select teams
Indian teams will continue to be selected through the evaluation process at the national camp, with selection trials being held only in 'certain circumstances' at the discretion of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), as per the draft selection policy announced for the new season.
2 mins
Nagal sets sight on a fresh start following best year on tour yet
Indian's season included making 2nd round of a Slam, finishing in top 100 and training with world No.6 Ruud
3 mins
Tottenham survive United comeback
Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.
1 min
Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the claims, amounting to more than ₹10,952 crore, of four indirect creditors of Reliance Infratel Ltd.
1 min
Mkts snap 4-week rally as Fed rate outlook hurts
Indian shares plunged on Friday, with the benchmarks logging their first weekly decline in five weeks, as sentiment soured after the Federal Reserve projected fewer rate cuts next year, spurring an exodus of foreign funds.
2 mins
IFC bets ₹630 cr on NDR InvIT to bolster green warehousing
IFC has invested $75 million (about ₹630 crore) in domestic currency Sustainability Linked Bond issued by NDR InvIT in a strategic move to boost sustainable warehousing infrastructure and promote logistics sector.
1 min
India steel imports from China hit record high
CHINA SENT 1.96 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF STEEL TO INDIA DURING APRIL-NOVEMBER, UP 22.8% Y-O-Y
1 min
States may endorse dual tax at GST Council meet
The Goods and Services Tax Council meeting on Saturday could see a majority of states endorsing dual tax rates for specific consumer goods such as bags, watches, clothes, sunglasses and cosmetic products - based on their prices, with a higher rate for premium products - people familiar with the matter said.
2 mins
VOLATILE PRICES DAMPEN GOLD DEMAND IN INDIA
Gold demand in India remained subdued this week as volatile prices prompted potential buyers to delay purchases, while higher rates across China are expected to potentially offset upcoming seasonal demand.
1 min
'SUCCESS SE DIMAAG KHARAB NAHIN HONA CHAHIYE'
Actor Pankaj Tripathi was part of the biggest Bollywood hit this year, Stree 2, but box-office numbers don't impact him. \"It's great that a film made on such a nominal budget became a blockbuster. Par iss success se aapka dimaag kharab nahin hona chahiye. Ek thehraav rehna chahiye,\" he says.
1 min
2024 has been all about acclaim for Sanya Malhotra
Sanya Malhotra surprised her fans with her intense avatar in the music video of the track Aankh, which has been sung by musician Sunidhi Chauhan.
1 min
Emily Watson calls Tabu a 'true treasure'
Actor Tabu has forayed into international waters and she will be seen in the Dune universe through the web series, Dune: Prophecy.
1 min
Kolkata's audience has a different sense of cinema: Shantanu on Bengali debut
For actor Shantanu Maheshwari, 2024 has been quite a fulfilling year on the work front.
1 min
I FEEL STRONGER THAN ANY MAN: SANJEEDA ON MOTHERHOOD
Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh, who turned 40 on Friday, talks about raising her daughter as a single mum and being open to a new relationship
1 min
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