Hindustan Times Navi Mumbai - December 31, 2024
Hindustan Times Navi Mumbai - December 31, 2024
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In this issue
December 31, 2024
Hoarding collapse: Biz partner of suspended Addl DG's wife held
Over four months after the Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court issued a non-bailable warrant for his arrest, the crime branch on Monday arrested Arshad Khan, the purported business partner of the wife of additional director-general of police Quaiser Khalid, in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.
2 mins
Monorail services to double by August 2025
From August 2025 onwards, the wait time of Mumbaiites commuting by Mumbai Monorail will be halved, as double the number of trains will be operational.
2 mins
Engineer produced in 'digital court'; 3 scammers arrested
The police on Saturday arrested a gang of three from Gujarat for allegedly scamming gullible victims by placing them under 'digital arrest' after claiming their mobile numbers were used in illegal activities.
2 mins
20-Year Jail Term After Smuggling Bid
Thirty-seven years after he was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 2,365 Kg hashish out of India, a special NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) court on Monday sentenced Mulund resident Nitin Khimji Bhanushali to 20 years of imprisonment for possessing, transporting and attempting to export the contraband material.
1 min
Murder Unravels Lucrative Windmill Business in Beed
The murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed an intricate and murky nexus between criminality and politics in Beed, linked to the burgeoning business of wind energy which has quietly transformed the economy of the drought-prone district.
4 mins
Sensors to counter frequent escalator stoppages at stns
Central Railway has decided to install digital sensors in all escalators on the main and harbour lines to counter the problem of frequent stoppages.
1 min
Armed duo flee with gold worth ₹1.9 cr after tying up store owner
Gold jewellery worth ₹1.9 crore was stolen on Sunday from a jewellery store at Saat Rasta, Agripada, by two men who held the outlet owner at gunpoint.
1 min
KERALA IS 'MINI PAK': NITISH RANE
BJP Minister Nitish Rane termed Kerala as \"mini-Pakistan\" and Congress voters as \"terrorists\" when addressing a rally in Purandar taluka in Pune.
1 min
Man Arrested For Killing Wife After Split
The police on Monday arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death after suspecting her of infidelity.
1 min
Khar Danda's Never-Ending Water Woes
The fishing village depends on one source for its water supply, while its population has also shot up in the last five years. Is there a solution?
6 mins
Body found in Scotland river suspected to be of missing Indian student
SANTRA SAJU, A 22-YEAR-OLD STUDENT FROM KERALA, WAS LAST CAUGHT ON CCTV ON DECEMBER 6
1 min
IPS Officer Kumar Gets Additional Charge as CRPF DG
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31.
1 min
4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights
Police Said the Accused Was Stalking and Harassing the Victim After Her Engagement in September 2022
3 mins
Row as NC founder's birth anniv excluded from J&K holiday list
A political row erupted in Jammu & Kashmir with the ruling National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) slamming the lieutenant governor's decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays for 2025.
1 min
Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.
3 mins
NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages
A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident intensified.
2 mins
Mastering frontier tech a need of the hour: Rajnath
Unconventional tools including information warfare, artificial intelligence (AI)-based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare and cyber-attacks pose a big challenge in today's times, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while addressing officers at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
2 mins
Third protest in Buldhana; kin files writ petition
The third big protest held to demand action in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case was held in Sindkhed Raja of Buldhana district on Monday.
2 mins
Boost for navy's underwater ops
The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities — for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities.
1 min
RG Kar Case Leads to Widespread Public Outrage, Protests
The rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College on August 9 triggered widespread protests, casting a shadow on West Bengal's ruling TMC.
1 min
No End in Sight as Manipur's Ethnic Clashes Continue
Ethnic clashes between Manipur's Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities remained unresolved in 2024 as deepened divides held on.
1 min
Deadly Stampede in Hathras Claims Lives of Over 120 People
A tragic stampede during a spiritual congregation in a Hathras village on July 2 claimed 121 lives.
1 min
Tamil Nadu's Worst Hooch Disaster Claims 68 Lives
On June 20, a devastating hooch tragedy was reported in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, where 68 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor.
1 min
Victories & Challenges
An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for New Delhi in the neighbourhood and elsewhere
4 mins
Labour Markets in Cities See Qualitative Improvement
India's 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Employment Survey (PLFS), covering urban and rural areas up to June, highlighted a mixed picture of the job market.
1 min
COP29: Climate Pledges Fall Short Yet Again
After intense negotiations, COP29 in Baku concluded in November with a climate deal in which developed nations committed to paying $300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries combat the climate crisis.
1 min
200+ Killed in Spain's Worst Floods Ever
Spain faced its worst flood disaster in modern history and one of Europe's deadliest since the 1970s, as torrential rains on October 29 claimed over 200 lives.
1 min
The Return of Trump
A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint in the White House at a precarious time
4 mins
Pak Holds Polls Amid Allegations of Rigging
Pakistan's February elections, labelled the \"most rigged\" in its history, saw Shehbaz Sharif return as Prime Minister in March after forming a coalition government.
1 min
Ruth Chepngetich Shatters Women's Marathon Record
With a decisive showing at the T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team ended their 13-year wait for an ICC trophy; but beyond that, red-ball success remained elusive
5 mins
Indian Chess Becomes The Dominant Force Across The World
The tide in Indian chess that was rising over the last couple of years finally descended in 2024, sweeping the chess world in its wake.
1 min
A New Generation Of Spain Reclaims Europe's Top Title
Twelve years after their famed tiki-taka lorded over Europe, Spain's one-touch artists laid their hands on the Henri Delaunay Trophy this July in Berlin's Olympiastadion, making them the first team to win the Euros on four occasions (1964, 2008, 2012, 2024).
1 min
Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends With Historic Records, Ferrari Move
Lewis Hamilton's remarkable decade with Mercedes, which began in 2013, culminated in 2024 with his decision to join Ferrari.
1 min
Why Indians Don't Have One Happy New Year
Around midnight of December 31, when several people in India will sit before their television sets (the rest will be busy at parties), they will invariably be greeted with visuals of places in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Korea that have already celebrated \"Happy New Year\", with skylines flaring up in panoramic colours and revellers rocking in sheer joy. West of us, we will see the massive, glitzy gatherings at Trafalgar Square in London or at Times Square in New York. Many Indians wonder why on earth we can't have one grand Indian New Year, with our great Hindustani euphoria.
3 mins
Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess
In a year when India's cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world.
1 min
Liberalisation & liberalism: Legacy of Manmohan Singh
The unexpected eruption of nostalgia and admiration for Manmohan Singh from people across the country is testimony to what he stood for.
4 mins
The Choice Before Us: Star Trek or Mad Max
The world is at a crossroads. If we channel resources to ensure equality, manage risks, and enhance autonomy, we can navigate toward a future where technology is a force for good
3 mins
Preparing for the Trump disruption
India has the diplomatic wherewithal to deal with Trump 2.0 even as issues such as H-1B visa and trade will test ties from time to time
2 mins
Signs Christmas Market Attacker Was Mentally Ill: German Minister
BERLIN:
1 min
Russia pledged to punish culprits of the plane crash
Azerbaijan said on Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku says was shot at by Russian air defences.
1 min
Carter: President, Global Mediator, Nobel Laureate
Jimmy Carter held a unique place in US politics: he was the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, but his one term in office was forever tainted by his inability to end the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
2 mins
S Korea to Inspect All Boeing 737s Amid Hunt for Answers
During its second landing attempt, the Jeju Air jet received a bird strike warning from ground control. Minutes later, pilot issued distress signal
3 mins
Trump fails to win new trial in E. Jean Carroll sex-abuse case
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US president-elect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.
1 min
At Least 71 People Killed in Ethiopia Road Accident
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.
2 mins
Adani to raise over $2 bn in exit from Adani Wilmar
Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is exiting its 26-year joint venture with Singapore's Wilmar group, raising over $2 billion that it will invest in core businesses such as energy and utilities.
2 mins
SpiceJet Aims To Operationalise 30 Grounded Planes Again
Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. aims to operationalise 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, grounded for reasons ranging from payment default to lessors and component shortages, in the next 12-15 months as it seeks to expand its services.
1 min
Industry seeks tax relief, capex push, MSME boost
Despite strong economic fundamentals, the Indian economy stares at headwinds such as global uncertainties, inflation, and unfair Chinese competition that may require the budget to focus on enhancing capital expenditure, easing compliance burden, enhancing disposable income and encouraging small firms through cheaper credit and tax relief, industry representatives told the finance minister on Monday.
2 mins
Rupee falls 4 paise to end at 85.52 against US dollar
Prospects for the Indian economy are expected to improve in 2025 thanks to high consumer and business confidence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword to the Financial Stability Report, which pegged the real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.6%.
1 min
I was feeling low, but didn't want to quit like a loser
After a brutal, barren run for months, the newly-crowned women's world rapid champion from India, 37-year-old Koneru Humpy, has reason to fall back in love with the grind.
3 mins
Carlsen, world body call truce
World No.1 to play World Blitz as Fide eases rules after dress code furore
3 mins
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