Hindustan Times Bengaluru - April 22, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru - April 22, 2025
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April 22, 2025
Minister Holds Review Meet Amid Delays at Delhi Airport
Runway Work Will Be Paused in the First Week of May and Then Resume on June 15, Officials Said
1 min
Pace of melting snow sparks water worry
Snow melted in the Ganga basin at the fastest rate in more than two decades this year, data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) showed on Monday, raising the spectre of heat stress and water shortages in summer months and adverse impact on agriculture.
3 mins
U.S. Homeland Security Secy's Purse Stolen at DC Restaurant
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse that contained $3,000 in cash was stolen while she was dining at a popular Washington, DC restaurant over the weekend, an incident now under investigation by the US Secret Service, according to a person familiar with the incident.
1 min
Study Underscores Health Care Access Concerns for Elderly
Those aged over 60 have to travel an average distance of 43.62km for hospitalization and 14.54km for outpatient care in the country
3 mins
SC Collegium Recommends Transfer of 4 K'taka HC Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended a reshuffle of seven high court judges, including four from Karnataka, citing the need to infuse \"inclusivity\" and \"diversity\" at the level of high courts and to strengthen the quality of administration of justice.
1 min
Adult heirs entitled to compensation after parents' deaths in accidents: HC
The Karnataka high court has held that not just the spouse but also adult children who are legal heirs of a deceased individual are entitled to compensation under the category \"loss of consortium\".
1 min
SC Defers Verdict on BSY's Plea Against Revival of Graft Case
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred its judgment on initiation of prosecution against former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa in a land denotification case as it referred the matter to a larger bench where a similar legal issue is pending consideration.
2 mins
Citizen philanthropy: An old Bangalore tradition
Last week, a lovely new cultural space called Sabha officially opened its doors to Bangalore. Except it isn't new at all.
3 mins
Why Was Ranya Granted VIP Protocol, Police Escort: HC
Rao Was Arrested at the Bengaluru Airport on March 3 After DRI Officials Found Her in Possession of 14.2 kg of Gold Bars
2 mins
Former K'taka DGP's wife, daughter held for murder
The wife and daughter of slain former Karnataka director general of police (DGP) Om Prakash have been arrested and booked on murder charge, police said on Monday, adding the case was registered based on a complaint from the deceased officer's son that he \"strongly\" suspected the role of his mother and sister in his father's killing.
2 mins
Will Centre Support Maha CM's Stance on Compulsory Marathi: Stalin
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday questioned the Union government whether they \"officially endorsed\" Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's remarks on the language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).
1 min
PM Modi May Hold Roadshow on May 2 in AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to undertake a roadshow on May 2 ahead of relaunching construction works for the greenfield capital city here, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said on Monday.
1 min
Union Govt Has A Negative Stance For Kerala: Vijayan
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday accused the BJP-led Union government of adopting a \"negative stance\" towards the state and neglecting it especially at the time of crises.
2 mins
CPI(M) Slams TN Guv for Inviting VP, Calls It 'Disrespect' of SC
The CPI(M), which is one of the allies of DMK-ruled government in Tamil Nadu, on Monday slammed Governor RN Ravi for \"disrespecting the Supreme Court verdict\" after he invited Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to address the three-day conference of vice-chancellors in Ooty, scheduled to begin from Friday.
1 min
Madras High Court's Verdict in Tasmac Case Likely Tomorrow
The Madras high court would pronounce its verdict on April 23, on the petitions filed by state-run TASMAC and the Tamil Nadu government, which challenged the raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate on the premises of the liquor retailer in March this year.
1 min
Two months on, search op at collapsed tunnel reaches final stage, says official
After two months since the roof of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Domalapenta village of Telangana's Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight people working on the project in the debris, the search operations have reached the final and critical stage, officials familiar with the matter said on Monday.
2 mins
Archbishop of Hyd Cardinal to Attend Funeral in Vatican
Leaders from across the political spectrum of Kerala and chiefs of various Church denominations in the state mourned the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of around 1.3 billion Catholics, on Monday.
2 mins
Stalin, EPS trade barbs over NEET exemption
Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday witnessed a heated exchange between chief minister MK Stalin and leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, with the former asking whether the AIADMK was prepared to make National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exemption for the state a precondition for its alliance with the BJP and the latter accusing the DMK government of \"betraying\" students on the medical entrance test.
2 mins
In day-long Delhi trip, Vances visit Akshardham, emporium
A box of Darjeeling tea, a tie, a kurta, a papier-mâché Ashokan pillar artefact, and honey from Jammu and Kashmir were among the things that US vice-president JD Vance and his family bought from the Central Cottage Industries Emporium in Delhi on Monday, officials at the Emporium said.
2 mins
Trip To Taj Mahal And A Welcome By Elephants On Vance's Itinerary
Preparations are underway in Agra and Jaipur ahead of US Vice President JD Vance's visit to the cities over the next two days, officials familiar with the development said on Monday.
1 min
Student Found Dead in Hostel at IIT-Kharagpur, Suicide Suspected
A 22-year-old student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur was found dead in his hostel room, police said, adding that they suspect it to be a case of suicide.
1 min
Modi To Attend Panchayati Raj Day Event In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Lohna Uttar gram panchayat in Bihar's Madhubani on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, officials said.
1 min
Rana seeks court's nod to meet family
Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana has moved court seeking permission to talk to his family members.
1 min
HC Questions Divorced Woman's Surrogacy, Asks Her to Approach SC
The Bombay high court on Monday said that allowing a 36-year-old divorced woman to go for surrogacy might have wider repercussions and wondered if it would ultimately lead to commercialisation of surrogacy.
1 min
12% Temporary Tariff on Some Steel Imports
The Union Govt Said That The Move Is Aimed At Saving Domestic Manufacturers From Cheaper Steel Imports
2 mins
J&K Highway Still Blocked by Debris, Vehicles Stranded
Restoration of traffic on a stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, damaged due to landslides and flash floods after Sunday's heavy rain, will take up to six days, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said on Monday.
2 mins
Caf Constable Killed In Ied Blast In Bijapur
A 26-year-old constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in Bijapur district on Monday, police officers aware of the matter said.
1 min
IAF officers heading to airport allege assault, abuse; 1 arrested
DUTTA HIT A BIKER BY MISTAKE WHILE OPENING THE CAR DOOR, RESULTING IN AN ARGUMENT THAT ESCALATED INTO PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
1 min
Wife, nephew kill man, dump body in suitcase
A 30-year-old woman allegedly killed her husband with the help of her 28-year-old lover, who was also her husband's nephew, in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday, adding that the victim's dismembered body was discovered from a suitcase dumped in a field.
1 min
Former K'taka DGP's wife, daughter held for murder
The wife and daughter of slain former Karnataka director general of police (DGP) Om Prakash have been arrested and booked on murder charge, police said on Monday, adding the case was registered based on a complaint from the deceased officer's son that he \"strongly\" suspected the role of his mother and sister in his father's killing.
2 mins
Relative kills boy over dispute with his father
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing an 11-year-old boy and dumping his body in a septic tank in Puri district of Odisha, police said on Monday, adding that the accused admitted to murdering the boy over a business dispute with the victim's father.
1 min
'Non-recovery of body no ground for exoneration': Cop gets life term
THE FORMER COP HAD KILLED HIS COLLEAGUE, CHOPPED HER BODY INTO PIECES BEFORE DISPOSING THEM OF IN A CREEK, POLICE SAID
1 min
'Hateful Politics': Quraishi Hits Back at Dubey
Former election commissioner SY Quraishi slammed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his \"Muslim commissioner\" jibe and said he believes in an idea of India where an individual is defined by his contributions, asserting that \"for some, religious identities are a staple to forward their hateful politics\".
1 min
Author to sue Kangana's firm for inaccuracies in 'Emergency'
Veteran journalist and author Coomi Kapoor said on Monday she will file a lawsuit against Manikarnika Films Pvt Ltd, a production company owned by actor Kangana Ranaut's family, and streaming platform Netflix, accusing them of contractual breaches and tarnishing her reputation by saying their film Emergency is \"based on\" her book The Emergency: A Personal History.
1 min
Rahul Urges CMs of Himachal, Telangana to Roll Out Vemula Act
Gandhi Called for the Swift Implementation of the Act as a Tribute to Students Who Have Lost Their Lives Due to Systemic Neglect
1 min
BUXAR: Cong Dist Prez Suspended Over Poor Turnout at Kharge Rally
In the wake of poor public participation in the meeting of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge held at the sports ground in Dalsagar of Buxar district last Sunday, the party has suspended Congress district president Manoj Kumar Pandey with immediate effect.
1 min
'ECI is compromised': Rahul; BJP hits back
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged at an event in the US that the Election Commission of India is \"compromised\" and that \"there is something wrong with the system\", drawing a strong reaction from the ruling BJP, which accused the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha of insulting Indian institutions and democracy on foreign soil.
2 mins
Mahadev app accused deployed proceeds in stock market, says ED
ED seized cash amounting to ₹3.29 crore and froze securities and bonds worth more than ₹573 crore following raids, officials said
2 mins
Apex court refers BSY appeal to larger bench
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred its judgment on a plea by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa to quash a land denotification case from 2012 as it referred the matter to a larger bench where a similar legal issue is pending consideration.
1 min
SC to Hear Plea on Prez Rule in Bengal Over Waqf Violence
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an application seeking imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal in the context of recent violence in the state over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, even as it spoke for the first time on the criticism of judicial overreach in recent judgments.
3 mins
ED files charge sheet against Guj journalist
A PROBE INTO ALLEGED FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES WAS LAUNCHED BASED ON AN FIR BY AHMEDABAD POLICE
1 min
No issues if Raj keeps BJP, Sena at bay
There will be no \"issues\" obstructing estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray from reuniting if the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief distances himself from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Shiv Sena (UBT) said on Monday, days after the two leaders set political circles in Maharashtra abuzz with statements hinting that they could set \"trivial issues\" aside in the interests of the \"Marathi manoos\".
2 mins
Waves Offers TV Channels, Media An Opportunity, Says Murugan
Union minister L Murugan on Monday said the World Audiovisual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is a big opportunity for creators.
1 min
Stalin to EPS: Can NEET Exemption Be Precondition for Ties With BJP?
Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday witnessed a heated exchange between chief minister MK Stalin and leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, with the former asking whether the AIADMK was prepared to make National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exemption for the state a precondition for its alliance with the BJP and the latter accusing the DMK government of \"betraying\" students on the medical entrance test.
1 min
An Avoidable Turbulence
The continuing fiasco at the Delhi airport exposes a system insensitive to fliers' interest
2 mins
Resetting rules of the global trade regime
A handful of countries should not be allowed to hold multilateral negotiations to ransom. WTO decisions could be based on voting rather than on consensus
3 mins
A Pope Who Spoke for the Marginalized
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, who passed away on Easter Monday, took his regnal name from Saint Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century mystic who saw Christ in the poor, and lived up to the name.
1 min
What the State must do for the unskilled aged
The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC-2011) had indicated that over 40 million rural households did not have a 25-year-plus literate person in the household.
3 mins
Urban development must shed masterplan system
After Independence, urbanisation was dovetailed with industrialisation. As a result, cities continued to remain isolated centres of economic activity, with weak linkages to the hinterlands, and failed to optimally utilise the natural and human resources of their respective regions.
3 mins
Instagram Tries Using AI to Catch Teens Posing as Adults
Instagram is beginning to test the use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday.
1 min
Trump supports Hegseth despite new chat scandal
President Donald Trump stood behind his controversial Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday despite a new scandal over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss US strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.
1 min
Israeli PM says security chief 'failed miserably on Oct 7'
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against his domestic security chief Ronen Bar on Monday, saying that the head of Shin Bet \"failed miserably\" when Hamas attacked Israel.
1 min
Google Settles Android TV Case with CCI
Technology major Google on Monday settled with the Competition Commission a nearly four-year-old case related to alleged unfair business practices with respect to Android Smart TV market and has agreed to modify its agreement with vendors.
2 mins
Indian cars see demand rising in Australian market amid trade war
Indian motor cars saw increased demand in the Australian market amid ongoing trade disruptions triggered by the US tariff action as India reaps fruits of its free trade agreement with Australia, registering over 70% year-on-year jump in merchandise exports to the island continent in the month of March 2025.
1 min
Wilting workers, factories: Heat casts cloud over India Inc
As summer arrives ahead of schedule in India, warnings of intense heatwaves are raising alarms across the nation's industrial heartlands.
2 mins
Govt Plans To Include Online Goods Prices In Retail Inflation
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation plans to incorporate prices of goods sold on e-commerce platforms while calculating monthly retail inflation, a move aimed at capturing costs more comprehensively, an official said, requesting anonymity.
1 min
Shivinder Mohan Singh Files Plea for Personal Insolvency
Former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh has moved a plea before the National Company Law Tribunal for personal insolvency, stating that his liabilities far exceed his assets.
1 min
Gold nears ₹1 L-mark on weak dollar, tariff woes
Gold prices inched closer to the psychological mark of ₹1 lakh per 10 grams as the bullion rates surged ₹1,650 in the national capital on Monday on weak dollar and uncertainties over the US-China trade war driving demand.
1 min
Markets log biggest 5-day gains in 4 yrs as banks rally
Strong earnings from ICICI and HDFC Bank lifted the banking index on Monday
1 min
NADA asks athletes to name coaches, physio
The National Anti-Doping Agency is looking to crack down on coaches and support personnel who abet doping but often get away without any punishment, HT has learned.
2 mins
Neeraj Chopra Classic: A vision for Indian athletics
For the sport to grow in India, an entire ecosystem has to be created and this is the first step towards that
4 mins
I Cannot Share My Opinion: Max Quiet on Race Deciding Penalty
Max Verstappen refused to discuss a time penalty which dropped him out of the lead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying after Sunday's race that he fears being punished for any criticism.
1 min
Stepping up: Rohit's 76* a move in the right direction
It's difficult to say whether Rohit Sharma's lack of revelry on reaching a fifty against CSK on Sunday was because he wasn't overly thrilled or simply because it was a case of him mellowing with age.
3 mins
Iyer, Kishan win back BCCI contracts, Pant gets a raise
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan won back their India contracts after meeting the requisite criteria of returning to the domestic fold.
1 min
Piastri Power Rules in Saudi, Verstappen Pays the Penalty
McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull pole-sitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career after one of his \"toughest\" ever races.
2 mins
Conserving the Earth Shouldn't Just Be Coffee-Table Talk
It is a common sight to see Jackie Shroff toting about a plant with him at all times. But for the actor, this is a way of showing his dedication towards conserving the planet.
1 min
Astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla's mantra is 'to dream big'
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force (IAF) test pilot chosen for Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission next month, is set to become the first Indian to visit the International Space Station.
1 min
Abhinav Shukla on death threats post Rubina-Asim's on-cam fight
Actor Abhinav Shukla has revealed that he is receiving death threats from a self-proclaimed member of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang and fan of rapper Asim Riaz.
1 min
I'll be glad to be a star, but until then, I want to be an actor: Ritwik Bhowmik
With outings such as Bandish Bandits and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter to his credit, Ritwik Bhowmik has emerged as a popular face in the OTT space.
1 min
I hope the success of Kesari Chapter 2 reaches our show as well: Taaruk
The Akshay Kumar-starrer, Kesari Chapter 2, has received positive reviews and continues an upward climb at the box office.
1 min
This is theft: Aamir Aziz accuses Anita Dube of plagiarism
Poet-activist Aamir Aziz has accused contemporary artist Anita Dube of plagiarism, theft, and erasure. He has alleged that she appropriated his poem Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega for an artwork in multiple exhibitions over the years, including her ongoing solo show at Vadehra Art Gallery in Delhi.
1 min
Don't scroll for long when on the throne!
Have you developed a habit of sitting on the commode and scrolling on your phone?
1 min
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