Hindustan Times Bengaluru - March 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru - March 18, 2025
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March 18, 2025
India Calls For US Action On Pro-Khalistan Group
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged India's concerns about the activities of US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which has called for the creation of Khalistan, and its links with Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, during talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, people aware of the matter said.
2 mins
Russia Attacked Ikea Store in Lithuania as Logo Shares Ukraine Flag's Colours: Probe
Lithuanian prosecutors accused Russia's military intelligence on Monday of orchestrating an arson attack on an IKEA store in Vilnius in May, and suggested it may have been targeted because the chain's logo uses the same colours as Ukraine's flag.
1 min
Eye on new rules for personal data, NCLAT defers Meta's CCI case
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday decided to wait and see if the central government notifies the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules before proceeding with the appeals filed by Meta and WhatsApp against a 2024 order of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) that imposed ₹213.14 crore penalty on Meta for abuse of dominance.
2 mins
Site For City's 2nd Airport To Be Selected On Merit: MB Patil
Karnataka infrastructure minister MB Patil on Monday said the selection of the site for Bengaluru's second airport will be purely based on merit, considering the interests of the city, its residents, industries and the economy.
1 min
File FIR Against Unauthorized Flexes, Banners, Says Civic Body
Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has instructed the officers to \"remove\" flexes and banners installed \"illegally\" in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits and register FIRs, the civil body said in an official statement.
1 min
Cop, 3 Others Held in Fake Currency Case
Four people, including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) from the state armed police forces, have been arrested in Raichur for their alleged involvement in a counterfeit currency racket, an officer said on Monday.
1 min
Ranya Rao's Bail Plea Adjourned Till Mar 19
The bail petition of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested in a gold smuggling case, has been adjourned until March 19.
1 min
Heatwave likely in parts of state on March 18, 19: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a heatwave warning amid rising temperatures across North interior Karnataka till March 19.
1 min
65-yr-old dies due to monkey fever in Chikkamagaluru distt
A 65-year-old woman has died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a viral infection commonly known as monkey fever, in Koppa on March 16, Chikkamagaluru district health officer (DHO) Dr Ashwath Babu said on Monday.
1 min
Guv Urged Not to Give Nod to Greater B'luru Governance Bill 2024
A citizen group, The Bengaluru Town Hall, met governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Monday and submitted a memorandum urging him not to give assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which was recently passed in the legislative assembly.
1 min
Guv gives motion of thanks, BJP stages walkout in protest against Cong govt
The motion of thanks to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot's address to the joint session of the Karnataka legislature was passed amid a walkout by the opposition BJP on Monday.
2 mins
BJP Plans To Challenge Govt Move On 4% Quota In Court
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced plans to stage public protests and move to court to challenge the state government's decision to allocate 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts.
3 mins
Annamalai, BJP leaders detained ahead of protest against TASMAC
A clutch of BJP leaders including state president K Annamalai and former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan were detained hours before they were to protest against the findings of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that there have been irregularities to the tune of ₹1,000 crore after the raids in Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
1 min
ASHA workers intensify protest for salary hike
Hundreds of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) laid siege to the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday as part of their indefinite protest demanding a hike in monthly honorarium and threatened to launch a hunger strike beginning March 20 if the State government did not agree to their demands.
1 min
Kerala CM: 1,343 FIRs Registered in ₹281Cr CSR Case
The key accused in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund case collected over ₹281 crore from over 49,000 people by promising them two wheelers at half price but fulfilled the promise to only one-third of them, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Monday.
1 min
HC Quashes Inquiry Panel's Appointment in Munambam Waqf Dispute
In a setback for the LDF government, the Kerala high court on Monday set aside the order of appointment of an inquiry commission headed by a retired judge into the dispute over alleged Waqf status of several acres of land in Munambam in Ernakulam district.
1 min
No-confidence motion against TN speaker by AIADMK defeated
Tamil Nadu's principal opposition AIADMK's no-confidence motion on Monday seeking to remove assembly speaker M Appavu was defeated, with 154 MLAs from the ruling DMK and its allies including the Congress against it in a voice vote.
1 min
Safety of Srisailam dam at risk; experts flag need for repairs
A crater that has formed over the years in the plunge pool area of the Srisailam dam on the borders of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh poses a threat to the safety of the dam unless urgent repairs are carried out on a war footing, experts said.
2 mins
'Hatred for language not good for country', Naidu weighs in
For us, Telugu is our mother tongue. Hindi is a national language and English is an international language N CHANDRABABU NAIDU, Andhra Pradesh chief minister
2 mins
Borrowing from RBI every month to give salaries, says Revanth
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said his government is facing a cash crunch due to the debt burden and other factors, and that it has been able to pay salaries to employees after obtaining a \"hand loan\" of ₹4,000 crore from the Reserve Bank of India.
1 min
T'gana Assembly Passes Bills To Increase OBC Reservation To 42%
The Telangana assembly on Monday passed two bills to hike the reservation for other backward classes in education, employment and local bodies to 42%, fulfilling a major campaign promise based on the recently concluded caste survey but also triggering controversy over the breached 50% cap on caste-based reservations.
5 mins
Minorities' persecution in B'desh concern for US: Gabbard
The persecution and killing of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh is a concern for the Trump administration in the US, which is determined to tackle Islamist terrorism around the globe, US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday.
1 min
₹120-cr aid to B'desh remains unchanged: MEA
₹6,750 crore of MEA's ₹20,516 cr budget for FY26 is meant for giving foreign aid to further India's bilateral relations
1 min
Give Details of USAID Funded Projects: MEA to U.S. Embassy
The Union government has taken note of recent developments concerning the activities and funding of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the ministry of external affairs (MEA) informed Rajya Sabha on Monday.
1 min
BJP MP seeks govt intervention to bring Nasrin back to Kolkata
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday urged the government to ensure the safe return of Bangladeshi novelist Taslima Nasrin to Kolkata, which was her home for many years before she was forcefully expelled.
1 min
Govt: Verifying Nationality of 296 in U.S. Custody
The Indian government is verifying the nationality of 295 people who are in the custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with final orders of removal, external affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha in a written response on March 13.
1 min
PM Convinced Putin Against Nuke Use in War: Polish Minister
Poland's deputy foreign minister and secretary of state Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi persuaded Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use nuclear tactical weapons at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, expressing gratitude for India's involvement in the crisis.
1 min
New Delhi Plays Key Role in Indo-Pacific: Luxon
India plays a key role in the Indo-Pacific since its geo-strategic importance is crucial in an increasingly multipolar world, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday as he endorsed New Delhi's claim for permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
2 mins
'China appreciates PM Modi's positive remarks on India ties'
Beijing on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on India-China cooperation being essential for global stability and prosperity, and said the Chinese side stands ready to work with New Delhi to rebuild bilateral ties.
1 min
India, New Zealand firm up ties with trade, defence agreements
India and New Zealand on Monday firmed up an agreement to bolster defence cooperation with an eye on ensuring an open and stable Indo-Pacific, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged New Delhi's concerns about activities of pro-Khalistan elements to his counterpart Christopher Luxon.
2 mins
215 of 406 cities meet PM 2.5 standards, LS told
Out of 406 cities where PM 2.5 — fine, respirable particles that are less than 2.56 micron in diameter — pollution, is monitored, only 214 are complying with national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), the Union environment ministry informed the Lok Sabha on March 17, highlighting the extent of the bad air crisis in the country.
1 min
Over 120 Women Cadets Joined NDA Since 2022: Minister in RS
At least 126 women cadets have joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) after the government opened the doors of the premier training academy at Khadakwasla for them three years ago, minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth told Rajya Sabha on Monday.
1 min
Hair 'treatment' leaves 67 with eye infections
A group of people who attended an unauthorised hair treatment camp in Sangrur district, Punjab needed medical attention after suffering eye infections, with at least 67 of them landing at the local civil hospital, prompting the police to book two men who organised the camp, a senior health official said on Monday.
1 min
Railways no longer hampered by Covid-19 troubles: Minister
Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the Indian Railways has overcome the financial troubles due to the Covid pandemic with passengers returning to train travel.
2 mins
Orry booked for drinking alcohol near Vaishno Devi
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, was booked along with seven others for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel near the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, police said on Monday.
1 min
2 journos get bail in Revanth video case
THE HYD COURT ON SUNDAY STRUCK DOWN THE STATE POLICE'S ATTEMPT TO PROSECUTE THE JOURNOS UNDER SEC III OF THE BNS
1 min
Eminent jurists remain split on ONOP proposal
Senior advocate Harish Salve on Monday backed the Union government's proposal to hold simultaneous state and national elections but warned against the unrestricted power of the Election Commission as proposed in the Constitution amendment bill, people aware of developments said.
2 mins
Courts should not gag criticism, says top court
...To tell someone to remove something just because there is some criticism of what the court has said or done is not okay
3 mins
Borrowing from RBI per month
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said his government is facing a cash crunch due to the debt burden and other factors, and that it has been able to pay salaries to employees after obtaining a \"hand loan\" of ₹4,000 crore from the Reserve Bank of India.
1 min
Push for religious tourism, rural infra in ₹58k-cr Himachal budget
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday presented a ₹58,514 crore budget for 2025-26 in the assembly, focusing on developing rural infrastructure and promoting religious tourism in the Himalayan state.
1 min
Haryana Presents ₹2.05L-Cr Budget; Women, AI in Focus
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented a ₹2.05 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 in the assembly, announcing several initiatives, including earmarking ₹5,000 crore for \"Lado Lakshmi Yojana\", establishing artificial intelligence (AI) hubs in Gurugram and Panchkula, and forming a department of future to aide other ministries with policy recommendations.
2 mins
PM May Visit Sangh HQ in Nagpur on March 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to join Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Sarsangachalak (chief) for the inauguration of a hospital in Nagpur on March 30 and is likely to visit the Sangh headquarters the same day, his first visit to the place since 2014.
1 min
MP Moves Breach of Privilege Notice Against JP Nadda
Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha leader P Sandosh Kumar submitted a notice of breach of privilege against Union minister of health and family welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda for \"furnishing misleading information in the Rajya Sabha\".
1 min
T'gana Assembly Passes Bills To Increase OBC Reservation To 42%
The Telangana assembly on Monday passed two bills to hike the reservation for other backward classes in education, employment and local bodies to 42%, fulfilling a major campaign promise based on the recently concluded caste survey but also triggering controversy over the breached 50% cap on caste-based reservations.
5 mins
Complex issues must be addressed before rolling out theatre commands
The defence ministry told a parliamentary panel a raft of complex issues must be addressed before rolling out integrated theatre commands as they have a direct bearing on the proposed force structure, calling it \"a trail-blazing reform.\"
1 min
Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
Several people, including at least 25 police and fire brigade personnel, were injured after large-scale violence erupted in various parts of Nagpur on Monday amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by Hindu right-wing outfits for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, officers said.
1 min
SC allows parents of RG Kar case victim to move HC for probe
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the parents of the slain RG Kar Medical College doctor to pursue their petition for a further probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the incident before the Calcutta high court even as it deferred hearing the recommendations made by the National Task Force (NTF) on the safety of healthcare professionals, rescheduling the matter for the third week of May.
1 min
Sambhal Admin Denies Nod for Mela in Memory of Ghaznavi's Kin
The annual \"Neja Mela\" organised in the memory of invader Mahmud Ghaznavi's nephew and military commander Syed Salar Masud Ghazi will not be allowed this year, officials said on Monday.
1 min
Money laundering cases erode public trust: Plea by ex-Guj officer junked
SHARMA HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF GIVING INDUSTRIAL LANDS TO FIRMS AT LOWER RATES
1 min
A chirag in the wind
On the special day of a historic place
2 mins
Punjab and the spectre of political radicalism
The grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar Saturday is only the latest in a series of disturbing incidents that suggest attempts by vested interests to upset the tenuous social peace in Punjab after its bruising tryst with terrorism in the 1980s and 1990s.
1 min
Obesity Surge Needs Multi-pronged Action
A conducive environment needs to be created for healthy behaviour to become natural, easy to adopt and an affordable choice
3 mins
Preparing for summer heat
Governments should be ready with action plans to manage power and water needs
1 min
Right versus Left in a deeply polarised world
Italian Prime Minister (PM) Giorgia Meloni has set the cat among the pigeons by floating a global right-wing alliance which is coalescing to counter Leftist political ideas and movements worldwide.
4 mins
MBA helps future-proof careers in the age of AI
The idea that the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is in decline is exaggerated.
2 mins
Biden's Pardons of My Critics Void: Trump
Donald Trump declared on Monday he was annulling pardons issued by Joe Biden to shield Trump critics from retribution, claiming that they were invalid because his Democratic predecessor had supposedly used an autopen for his signature.
1 min
Telegram Chief: Great to Be Home in Dubai After Leaving France
The Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram Pavel Durov on Monday said it was \"great to be home\" after he was allowed to temporarily return to Dubai from France despite being investigated over illegal content on the popular service.
1 min
Canada's New PM Pitches Closer Alliance With Europe Amid US Rift
Mark Carney used his first international trip as Canada's prime minister to pitch a closer alliance with European allies as the country aims to reduce its dependence on an increasingly antagonistic US.
1 min
'Iran will be held responsible for Houthi attacks'
President Donald Trump on Monday declared he will hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have targeted multiple US and other foreign ships in the Red Sea.
1 min
Nuclear talks: Iran to respond to Trump's letter after scrutiny
Iran will respond to US President Donald Trump's invitation to talks after proper scrutiny, the foreign ministry said on Monday, accusing Washington of not matching actions with words.
1 min
Russia Demands 'Ironclad' Guarantees in Ukraine Deal
Russia will seek \"ironclad\" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy foreign minister said in remarks published on Monday.
2 mins
Net Direct Tax For FY25 Up 13% So Far
India's net direct tax revenue in 2024-25 (up to March 16) saw over 13% year-on-year growth surpassing ₹21.26 lakh crore after ₹4.60 lakh crore refunds, prompting experts to expect that the revenue collection could meet the ₹22.37 lakh crore budget target set in the revised estimate for FY25 on enhanced compliance.
1 min
HC quashes ₹388 cr fraud case against Adani firm
The Bombay High Court on Monday discharged Adani Enterprises Ltd and its promoters from a probe initiated by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into allegations of share price manipulation and fraudulent stock market activities.
2 mins
Maruti, Tata Motors Hike Prices Amid Slowing Sales
Two of India's largest vehicle makers have announced further price hikes amid struggling sales, which analysts say is an unavoidable move that could further slow demand.
1 min
Merchandise exports drop 11% in February
India's merchandise exports in February fell by about 11% to $36.91 billion compared to $41.41 billion in the same month last year, but the services sector and non-petroleum merchandise saved the overall (goods and services combined) monthly exports from sinking into the red with 3.2% year-on-year growth at $71.95 billion this month.
2 mins
Bajaj to buy Allianz JV stakes for ₹24k cr
The Bajaj Group will buy out Allianz SE's stakes in their two insurance joint ventures for a total of ₹24,180 crore, marking the end of its 24-year partnership with the world's largest insurer.
1 min
Chase for chill to lift summer-driven biz
Forecast spells demand for beverages, fans, air-conditioners
1 min
Proxy cos oppose TVS boss reappointment
PROXY ADVISORS' OPINIONS ARE CRUCIAL AS INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS RELY ON THEM FOR CASTING VOTE
1 min
Newcastle Revel in 'Strange Smell' of EFL Cup Glory
Eddie Howe hailed Newcastle's \"incredible\" League Cup final victory against Liverpool as proof his side are ready for a period of sustained success after finally ending their 56-year trophy drought.
1 min
IPL: Future challenges in the league of plenty
The IPL is on a great wicket because it's win-win for BCCI, teams and players—the stakeholders.
3 mins
Delhi HC orders gender parity in KIPG badminton
The Delhi high court has directed the union sports ministry to maintain gender parity between male and female athletes in sports events organised by National Sports Federations (NSFs), expressing displeasure over the Badminton Association of India (BAI) allocating fewer slots for females in the 2nd Khelo India Para Games.
1 min
IOC Set To Include Boxing In LA 2028 Programme
Boxing is set to be included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board approved its inclusion ahead of its 144th session starting Tuesday.
2 mins
Torrent Acquires 67% Stake in Gujarat Titans
Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans ahead of the start of a new season.
1 min
Perfect timing: Hina Khan performs Umrah during Ramzan
Actor Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, recently made the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
1 min
Mammootty on break for Ramzan, says actor's team after cancer rumours
Social media has been rife with speculation around Malayalam actor Mammootty's health, after unverified sources claimed he had stepped away from filming following a cancer diagnosis.
1 min
Orry Booked in Katra for Allegedly Consuming Alcohol near Vaishno Devi
Social media personality Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry, has been booked for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu and Kashmir police said on Monday.
1 min
I'd still do Arjun Reddy, but have a different conversation with my director
Shalini Pandey is currently revelling in the love she is receiving for her role in the web series, Dabba Cartel.
1 min
Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom Tie the Knot in a Secret Beach Ceremony
Actors Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom are officially married!
1 min
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