Hindustan Times Delhi - January 09, 2025
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January 09, 2025
Oppn, BJP spar in 1st 'one poll' panel meet
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) backed two bills on simultaneous polls in India and said they reflected the people's will even as the Congress-led Opposition argued that the move violated the tenets of parliamentary democracy and made states subservient to the Centre as the first meeting of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the contentious legislation kicked off on Wednesday.
4 mins
Bungalow battle turns ugly in run-up to polls
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took out protests and counterprotests as the shrill battle over alleged over-spending on the 6 Flag Staff Road bungalow where Arvind Kejriwal lived as chief minister played out on the streets of the national capital a day after elections for the state assembly were announced.
4 mins
6 killed, many injured in Tirupati stampede
Six people were killed and several injured in a stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for a religious event in the temple town.
1 min
BJP to dial up Sheesh Mahal attacks with bungalow replicas at poll events
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started setting up scaled architectural models of 6 Flag Staff Road, the contentious bungalow Arvind Kejriwal lived in during his time as chief minister, at its rallies and events in the city ahead of the February 5 elections, sharpening its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegedly lavish modifications made to the Civil Lines bungalow.
1 min
India, Maldives eye defence cooperation as ties improve
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the two countries to enhance ties to a \"comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership\", and reviewed various elements of defence cooperation to boost the capability of the Maldives National Defence Force.
2 mins
ANNA VARSITY CASE ACCUSED A DMK SYMPATHISER, NOT MEMBER: STALIN
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said in the state assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case was a sympathiser of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), not a member of the party and promised that his government will ensure justice for the survivor.
1 min
MODI LAUNCHES PROJECTS WORTH ₹2L CR DURING VISIT TO VIZAG
The Centre will work with Andhra Pradesh in realising its vision of becoming a nearly $2.5 trillion economy by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he laid the foundation stone and launched projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, including the country's first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
1 min
Judiciary Can't Work on System of Quotas, Says Former SC Judge
Justice CT Ravikumar, who retired as a Supreme Court judge on January 5 following a three-year tenure, has underscored the primacy of merit in judicial appointments, dismissing the idea of reservation for marginalized communities in constitutional courts despite hailing from a Scheduled Caste background.
1 min
2 JEE Aspirants Die in Year's First Set of Kota Suicides
Two students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering courses were found dead in separate incidents in the Kota district of Rajasthan, police said on Wednesday, suspecting both to be cases of suicide.
1 min
Bombay HC gives bail to 2 Elgar case accused
The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, two men arrested in connection with the 2018 Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case, after noting their long period of incarceration and the unlikeliness of the trial concluding anytime soon.
1 min
Hopes of rescuing trapped miners in Assam dwindle, one body recovered
The hopes of saving the people trapped 300 feet under the ground in an Assam coal mine dimmed on Wednesday as they remained missing in the dark, flooded interiors of the quarry and its labyrinth of underground tunnels, with the rescue team retrieving a body on the third day of a frantic operation.
2 mins
Trump's territory threats may reverse decades-old US policy
President-elect Donald Trump has laid America's territorial claim over Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal, the first time in over 75 years that the United States (US) will seek to acquire new territories if Trump maintains this position after taking office on January 20.
8 mins
AAP Held Back RRTS Funds, Alleges Gahlot
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party over allegations that the Delhi government held back funds for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
1 min
Common voters’ problem the real issue of polls: AAP
Following the barrage of attacks, investigations and the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign focusing on the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow - or what the principal opposition party terms as \"Sheesh Mahal\"-
1 min
Cong vs the rest? Fissures in INDIA bloc play out in public
Fissures in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) over the upcoming Delhi assembly elections came under the public glare on Wednesday as senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), prompting a sharp response from former CM Arvind Kejriwal and two key allies to back the Capital's ruling party.
3 mins
Enforcement Agencies Hold Inter-State Poll Prep Meeting
An inter-state coordination meeting was convened at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Wednesday to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming legislative assembly elections and Republic Day celebrations, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
Touring 'Sheesh Mahal' model is BJP's flashy campaign push
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started setting up scaled architectural models of 6 Flag Staff Road, the contentious bungalow Arvind Kejriwal lived in during his time as chief minister, at its rallies and events in the city ahead of the February 5 elections, sharpening its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegedly lavish modifications made to the Civil Lines bungalow.
2 mins
Cong says will provide ₹25L health insurance
THE PARTY SAID ITS SCHEME WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC STATUS
1 min
Priyanka responds to Bidhuri: Focus on real issues in Capital
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remarks about her cheeks as \"ridiculous,\" urging political leaders to focus on real issues concerning Delhi's residents ahead of the elections.
1 min
DJB flags over 20k illegal borewells in city impacting groundwater level
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has identified at least 20,625 illegal borewells across the Capital, and directions to seal them have been issued to district magistrates (DMs) in the respective areas in a bid to prevent groundwater extraction.
1 min
MCC Day 1: 126K posters removed
MCD on Wednesday removed more than 126,000 illegal posters, banners and signage across the city as the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force.
1 min
Chief electoral officer urges MCC adherence
The chief electoral officer (CEO) of Delhi, R Alice Vaz, held a meeting with political parties on Wednesday, urging adherence to the Model Code of Conduct and transparency in campaign finances.
1 min
2 Girls Rescued From Maha, 23-Yr-Old Held
The Delhi Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who \"groomed\" two sisters aged 12 and 14 years, and then convinced them to run away from their home in northwest Delhi and meet him in Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, officers said.
1 min
Health Official Writes To Prez Challenging Her Suspension
The director of Delhi government's family welfare department, Vandana Bagga, who also holds additional charge as director general of health services (DGHS), has written to President Droupadi Murmu challenging her suspension, calling it \"arbitrary\" and alleging that the action was taken with political motives ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections.
1 min
IT Act: Delhi Police gets nod to issue 'takedown orders'
Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena empowered at least 23 senior Delhi Police officers to issue \"takedown orders\" to social media companies and other intermediaries in order to remove illegal content under the Information Technology Act, according to a gazette notification issued on December 26.
1 min
IMD issues orange alert for dense fog
THE MET DEPT HAS PREDICTED A DIP IN MINIMUM TEMP OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS, AND SAID PARTS OF NCR MAY RECORD RAIN OVER THE WEEKEND
2 mins
Delhi HC Gets 2 Judges, Strength Now At 37; 23 Vacancies Remain
Two additional judges were sworn in at the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, raising the total number of judges to 37, against an authorised strength of 60.
1 min
Ramjas prof steps down from DU role
A professor at Delhi University's Ramjas College—accused of sexual harassment by a student in December—stepped down on Wednesday from his role as the Joint Dean of Students' Welfare at DU.
1 min
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan... Filmistan!
Monument to an earlier era of movie watching
1 min
Is setting up protest site enough to attract UAPA, asks Delhi HC
Is it your case that only setting up a protest site is enough for UAPA or those protest sites resulted in violence? But the most important thing is intent under UAPA which has to be established. DELHI HIGH COURT
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KTR's lawyer can watch questioning, not join: HC
The Telangana high court on Wednesday allowed a lawyer to accompany Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office for questioning in connection with the probe into the Formula E race case.
1 min
Anna Varsity Case Accused DMK Supporter, Not Member: Stalin
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin admitted on the floor of the state assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case is a sympathiser of his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, but not a member and promised that his government would ensure justice for the survivor.
1 min
Asaram Moves HC For Suspension Of Life Sentence
Self-styled godman Asaram on Wednesday moved a fresh plea in the Rajasthan high court seeking suspension of a life sentence awarded to him by a Jodhpur court in 2018 for sexually assaulting a minor girl.
1 min
Army readies blueprint for a year of reforms’
The Indian Army has prepared a blueprint for the goals it will pursue in 2025 in line with it being declared the \"year of reforms\" by defence minister Rajnath Singh on January 1, with the force focusing on five key areas: jointness and integration, force restructuring, modernisation and technology infusion, systems and processes, and human resource management, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday.
2 mins
Roll Out Scheme For Cashless Treatment In Accident Cases: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless treatment to motor vehicle accident victims during the \"golden hour\", the first hour after the accident, and also asked General Insurance Council (GIC), apex body of insurance companies, to set up a portal for expeditious processing of compensation claims for hit and run accident victims by March 14.
1 min
6 die, many injured in stampede at Tirupati
At least six people died and several others were injured in a stampede at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for a religious event in the temple town, officials said.
2 mins
Govt probing if Starlink used in Manipur: Officials
Central agencies are conducting a probe to check the potential usage of Starlink internet services in Manipur after security forces recovered an antenna and router in the strife-torn state last month, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
Andhra a land of possibilities: Modi launches ₹2L-cr projects
The Centre will work with Andhra Pradesh in realising its vision of becoming a nearly $2.5 trillion economy by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he laid the foundation stone and launched projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, including the country's first Green Hydrogen Hub under National Green Hydrogen Mission.
2 mins
Speeding truck runs over Maha woman, son
A 37-year-old woman and her four-year-old son were killed on Wednesday after a speeding truck mowed them down in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra, police said, adding that they have detained the truck's driver.
1 min
2 JEE Aspirants Found Dead in Kota Hostels, Cops Suspect Suicide
Two students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course were found dead in separate incidents in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said on Wednesday, suspecting both to be cases of suicide.
1 min
Foreign secretary meets Taliban
The Afghan Taliban conveyed it's \"sensitivities to India's security concerns\" as foreign secretary Vikram Misri met the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for the first time in Dubai on Wednesday.
1 min
Merit must guide judges' selections
JUSTICE CT RAVIKUMAR, FORMER SUPREME COURT JUDGE
4 mins
Draft Rules Align With Global Trends: UGC
The new draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions provide \"greater clarity\" about the role of the chancellor in selecting the vice-chancellor, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Wednesday, as he denied allegations of the recently released draft norms granting governors broader control over V-C appointments.
1 min
SC Slams Centre Delay in Drafting Safety Panel for Mullaperiyar Dam
The Supreme Court on Wednesday called for the Centre's response to a petition over the structural safety of the century-old Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala and sought to know why a committee, which was required to assess the structural safety of dams under the Dam Safety Act of 2021, not formed yet.
1 min
Kerala Bizman Held For 'Lewd' Remarks On Actor
The Ernakulam Central police in Kerala on Wednesday arrested businessman and jeweller Boby Chemmanur on charges of making lewd remarks at an actor in person and on social media.
1 min
Wilson, Dhawale Get HC Bail in '18 Koregaon Violence Case
The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, two men arrested in connection with the violence in Bhima Koregaon in 2018, after noting their long period of incarceration and the unlikeliness of the trial concluding anytime soon.
2 mins
SC, govt spar on uniform judicial salaries, pensions
THE COURT NOTED THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY AND UNIFORM SERVICE CONDITIONS TO MAINTAIN THE JUDICIARY'S INDEPENDENCE AND EFFICACY
3 mins
India, EU Vow to Protect, Promote Human Rights
India and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday agreed to safeguard the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society organisations and other stakeholders such as journalists as part of their shared commitment to uphold human rights.
1 min
6 MVA NOMINEES MOVE HC OVER FRAUD" IN MAHA ASSEMBLY POLLS
Six candidates from the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have moved the Bombay high court challenging the victory of Mahayuti nominees in the November assembly polls in Maharashtra and alleged fraud in the poll process.
1 min
Writer-filmmaker Pritish Nandy dies, tributes pour in
Eminent journalist and writer Pritish Nandy died at the age of 73 in Mumbai on Wednesday.
2 mins
Sentenced to death as minor, man set free
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set free a minor offender, more than 23 years after he was sentenced to death by an Uttarakhand court in a murder case, concluding how \"grave injustice\" was meted out to him by the trial court, high court and the top court that upheld his punishment overlooking the clear evidence establishing him to be a minor of just 14 years at the time of offence.
1 min
‘We will achieve our past glory’
We have to achieve our past glory, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar told the party cadre on Wednesday, and expressed confidence that his faction was ready to contest the upcoming local body elections.
1 min
'K'taka now Maoist-free': Sidda welcomes surrender of 6 rebels
Karnataka has now become a \"Maoist-free\" state, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday, welcoming the surrender of six prominent insurgents who laid down arms in Chikkamagaluru district.
1 min
Be part of 'Viksit Bharat' journey: EAM
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday kicked off the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, calling upon persons of Indian origins (PIOs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) to actively participate in the journey to \"Viksit Bharat\" (developed India).
1 min
Pandey Named Revenue Secy In Key Reshuffle
Senior bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed the new revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic rejig effected in two key departments under the finance ministry on Wednesday, less than a month ahead of the Union Budget.
1 min
'Manmohan Left Imprint on Our National Life': MHA in Obituary
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has left his imprint in our national life and India has lost an eminent statesman, renowned economist and a distinguished leader, Union home ministry said in its obituary published on e-gazette on Wednesday.
1 min
Expansionist twist in Trump's MAGA pitch
Make America Great Again (MAGA) always had a revanchist ring to it, but its face and voice, Donald Trump has just revealed that territorial expansion is a part of its agenda.
1 min
How Indian diaspora can contribute to Viksit Bharat
This year, Odisha is hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Over the years, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has enhanced not only the Indian diaspora's participation in the event but also their sense of community, pride, and purpose among millions of non-resident Indians (NRIs).
3 mins
Rekindle the animal spirits
Creating mass demand, leading to a boom in investment, is necessary; encouraging consuming classes to spend will help
2 mins
Draft Data Protection Rules Can Be Improved
Issues around overbreadth, clarity, and discretionary power being placed in the hands of State agencies call for wider discussion
3 mins
Post 370 Kashmir has no place for UN office
Recent strikes by Pakistan Air Force in Afghanistan, the last was on Christmas Eve, are a grandchild of the Cold War triggered by American diplomat George Kennan's 8,000-word telegram from Moscow in 1946 that was realpolitik in its most clinical form; he scorned democracy and saw no American interest in defending American values far from home.
3 mins
'NON-NEGOTIABLE': PANAMA TO TRUMP ON SOVEREIGNTY OF KEY CANAL
Panama said on Tuesday that the sovereignty of its interoceanic canal was non-negotiable, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to regain control.
1 min
HOLLYWOOD STARS AMONG EVACUEES IN L.A. WILDFIRES
Wildfires that ripped through the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles forced many Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods, to evacuate their homes.
1 min
Spanish premier says Musk stirs up hatred
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that X owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk \"openly attacks our institutions\" and \"stirs up hatred\".
1 min
Altman Denies Sister's Sexual Abuse Claims
Open AI CEO Sam Altman denied on Tuesday allegations from his sister Annie Altman, who has filed a complaint accusing him of childhood sexual abuse.
1 min
Could've defeated Trump in re-election, says Biden
Joe Biden thinks he could have won re-election if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an interview published on Wednesday — while conceding he was unsure if he would have served another full term.
1 min
France, Germany Warn Trump Over Threats to Take Over Greenland
France and Germany on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening \"sovereign borders\" after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take Greenland, an autonomous territory of European Union member Denmark.
1 min
Thousands flee as wildfires sweep LA
Massive wildfires have destroyed more than 1,000 structures and killed 2 people as residents escaped through flames, strong winds and towering clouds of smoke
2 mins
All hell will break out if hostages are not freed: Trump to Hamas
US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that \"all hell will break out in the Middle East\" if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day.
1 min
Trudeau rejects Trump's call for Canada-US merger
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, for the first time, publicly rebuffed US President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that it should become America's 51st state.
1 min
BP Wins Bid To Operate ONGC's Mumbai High Fields
UK's BP Plc won a bid for ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44% and natural gas by a staggering 89% over a 10-year period, potentially changing the fortunes of the vintage field.
1 min
SC asks Sebi to review Sahara’s real estate deals
THE MONEY COULD HELP THE SAHARA GROUP TO ADHERE TO A 2012 SUPREME COURT ORDER ON REFUNDS
2 mins
Allcargo to sell stake in Gati
Allcargo Logistics Ltd is looking to sell 25-40% stake in its subsidiary Allcargo Gati Ltd which it acquired nearly five years ago, two people aware of the development said.
1 min
Sovereign green bonds face rupee hurdle in Gift City
Foreign investors in Gujarat's Gift City have yet to warm up to sovereign green bonds five months after the regulatory green light, deterred by their rupee denomination, cooling enthusiasm for green energy, and rising yields in the West.
2 mins
India Inc. focuses on core areas with exits, buyouts
Stick to your knitting. That's the latest motto for many large Indian companies as they go for demergers and selloffs, while some of them snap up businesses in their primary focus areas.
2 mins
Govt aims to recover over ₹46.57 lakh cr in tax arrears
The government is making a concerted effort to recover direct and indirect tax arrears amounting to over ₹46.57 lakh crore, with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) launching a campaign to recover ₹14.97 lakh crore net collectible demands and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), 4.27 lakh crore, two officials said.
1 min
Gold import revision cuts Nov trade deficit by $5 bn
India's record trade deficit for November has been revised downward to $32.8 billion from $37.8 billion, after the government made a sharp correction in gold import data.
1 min
All eyes on Rohit, Bumrah and Shami in CT selection
Form and fitness in focus
3 mins
IGU polls: PT Usha hits out at ministry
Pointing to procedural lapses by the Sports Ministry in granting recognition to Brijinder Singh-led Indian Golf Union, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has urged Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to \"recall\" the order.
1 min
Friendship, coaching rivalry and cricket connections
Sitting in the stands of the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Craig Fulton was observing the Indian players in a training session of Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Team Gonasika.
4 mins
Australia tour rubble shows domestic cricket deserves more respect
India suffered two shattering jolts – first New Zealand and now Australia – but in the gloom there is a silver lining, what teams call 'positives'.
3 mins
AFI Reworks National Camp Plan for Athletes
Indian athletics is entering uncharted territory.
3 mins
Newcastle win at Arsenal to put one foot in the final
Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.
1 min
Chasing history, Spaniard seeks big push Down Under
Alcaraz, who owns 4 Grand Slam titles, will have to shake off his habit of a slow start every season
3 mins
Varun-Natasha buy ₹44.52cr luxury apartment in Mumbai
Actor Varun Dhawan and his wife, designer Natasha Dalal, have reportedly acquired a ₹44.52 crore luxury apartment in Mumbai's upscale Juhu area.
1 min
Ajith's car crashes at 180 km/h; manager calls him lucky to walk away
Tamil actor and avid motorsport enthusiast Ajith Kumar, 53, narrowly escaped injury after a dramatic crash during a practice session for the upcoming 24H Dubai endurance race.
1 min
Veganuary 2025: Plant-Powered Path to Better Health
For those leaning towards veganism, Veganuary is a great way to take the plunge. We speak to experts about the health benefits of this challenge
2 mins
'I learnt the hard way to say no to bad work'
For Rashami Desai, 2024 was a learning experience. \"There have been a lot of ups and downs in the last year. And I faced a lot of personal challenges. So, I was working on myself,\" says the actor, adding, \"Due to travel, I faced some severe gut issues that were neglected and later became a bit severe. I should have actually acknowledged it at the time. But while working, you tend to push things aside. As a result, I developed food allergies. So, I have to be cautious about what I eat.\"
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