Hindustan Times Bengaluru - April 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru - April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
Ramdev's 'Sharbat Jihad' Remark Shocks Conscience: HC
The Delhi high court on Tuesday slammed yoga practitioner and Patanjali founder Ramdev for his \"sharbat jihad\" comments made about Hamdard's popular drink Rooh Afza, calling them \"indefensible\" and saying they \"shocked the conscience\" of the court.
1 min
A Leaf Out of Old Pak Army Playbook?
It was long apprehended by peace activists in Pakistan. Now, it has happened—a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
5 mins
HC Reserves Order on Ranya's Bail Petition
The Karnataka high court on Tuesday reserved orders on the bail applications filed by Kannada actor Ranya Rao, and her friend and co-accused, Tarun Konduru Raju, in an alleged case of gold smuggling.
1 min
CM Has the Original Caste Census Report, Says LoP; Siddaramaiah Dismisses Claim
Alleging that the original caste census report prepared by the state government is missing, the Opposition BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday claimed that it was currently with chief minister Siddaramaiah.
2 mins
HC Rejects Plea Against CM's Election From Varuna Seat
The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed an election petition challenging the legitimacy of chief minister Siddaramaiah's victory from the Varuna assembly constituency in the 2023 state elections.
1 min
One community can't be put under 2 quota groups, HC tells govt
The Karnataka high court has ruled that a single community cannot be placed under two different reservation categories for education and employment.
1 min
Two from K'taka among 26 killed in J&K terror attack
Terrorists gunned down a group of tourists in a meadow near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon
2 mins
IAF officer booked for attempt to murder in road rage incident
A case of attempt to murder was registered against a 40-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) officer on Tuesday based on a counter-complaint by a call centre employee, who was arrested a day ago on the officer's complaint in a road rage incident in Bengaluru, police said.
3 mins
T'gana CID Books Former BRS MLA For Forgery
The Telangana CID has registered a forgery case against BRS leader Chennamaneni Ramesh after the high court declared him a German citizen in a ruling last year.
1 min
BJP to Contest With Allies for Vacant Andhra Rajya Sabha Seat
Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the by-election to the vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Andhra Pradesh with the support of its alliance partners Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party, people in the TDP familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Spying charge on KTR baseless: HC junks FIR
The Telangana high court has quashed an FIR registered against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao for allegedly flying a drone without permission over the Medigadda barrage in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district during an official visit in July 2024.
1 min
Industrialist, wife found murdered in Kerala: Cops
A POLICE OFFICER SAID THEY ARE REVIEWING CCTV FOOTAGE FROM NEAR THE HOUSE, AND TRAIN AND BUS STATIONS
2 mins
SC Examining Centre's View on TN Ruling
The Kerala Government Approached the Top Court in 2023 Alleging That the Governor Was Sitting on Eight Bills
2 mins
SC Commutes Death Penalty of Man Who Killed Wife, 4 Children
Accused Raped His 12-Year-Old Daughter Before Killing Her to Live With His Lover in 2008
2 mins
Man from Kerala held with ₹11.7-crore worth LSD in Goa, say police
A 29-year-old man from Kerala has been arrested in Goa for allegedly possessing ₹11.7-crore worth LSD, a popular psychedelic drug used by party goers, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
AP ex-intelligence chief held in harassment case
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Andhra Pradesh intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu was on Tuesday arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in connection with his alleged role in the arrest and harassment of Mumbai-based actress Kadambari Jethwani in early 2024, people familiar with the matter said.
3 mins
BJP to Contest By-Election for Vacant R.S. Seat from Andhra
The BJP will contest the by-election to the vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Andhra Pradesh with the support of its alliance partners, Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party, people in the TDP familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
1 min
SC to consider if its ruling on governors applies to Kerala
A recent landmark Supreme Court judgment regulating the powers of governors to grant assent to bills will not apply to Kerala because the facts of the two cases are different, the Centre told the top court on Tuesday, even as a two-judge bench agreed to examine whether the April 8 verdict had any bearing on the Kerala government's plea against governor.
1 min
EC dismisses Gandhi's allegations
The Election Commission of India on Tuesday rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of abnormal voter turnout in the last two hours of the assembly polls in Maharashtra, asserting the party did not flag any such abnormality during or after voting, even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that Gandhi's remark on the poll body was an attempt to deflect attention from the National Herald case.
1 min
'Parl supreme': VP amid row over judicial powers
The Constitution is for the people and the elected representatives are its repositories and the ultimate masters as to what its content will be, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday, asserting that constitutional offices are not \"ornamental\" and Parliament reigns supreme.
2 mins
They came out
They had travelled from Pune in Maharashtra to Pahalgam in Kashmir, hoping to escape the sweltering heat and take advantage of the tourism boom in what many called the mini Switzerland of India.
3 mins
Tourists rush back home as panic grips resort town
Waves of tourists started rushing out of Pahalgam on Tuesday after a terrorist attack in the south Kashmir valley killed 26, with hotels and resorts emptying out within hours of the strike, as people scrambled out in cars, bikes and buses for fear of their lives.
2 mins
Experts Say Pahalgam Attack Points to a Desperate Shift in Strategy
EX-J&K Top Cop Says the Attack Will Hit Tourism as People Will Cancel Their Bookings, Hotels Will Be Empty
2 mins
Attack Comes Days Before Northern Command Set For Change In Guard
The Pahalgam terror strike, a rare targeted attack on tourists, comes days ahead of a change of guard at the Udhampur-based Northern Command, the nerve centre of counterterrorism operations in Jammu & Kashmir.
1 min
Shah reaches Valley, NIA likely to take over probe
Union home minister Amit Shah rushed to Srinagar on Tuesday after terrorists, believed by intelligence agencies to be members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), shot dead several tourists in South Kashmir's Pahalgam in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the Valley in recent years.
2 mins
Antwerp court rejects Choksi's bail plea, says 'may flee Belgium'
An Antwerp court of appeal on Tuesday rejected arrested diamantaire Mehul Choksi's plea to release him on bail, saying that fears about him fleeing from the clutches of Belgian authorities are \"legitimate\", according to officials, who termed the development a major victory for Indian agencies seeking to get him extradited.
1 min
Attack Comes On Heels Of Pak Army Chief's 'Jugular Vein' Comment
For Kashmir watchers, the brazen terror attack on tourists near Pahalgam on Tuesday amid US vice president JD Vance's trip to India brought back memories of the Chittisinghpura massacre of 25 years ago during a visit by then US president Bill Clinton.
1 min
Expanding partnership with Saudi a reflection of trust: PM
MODI INVITED SAUDI BUSINESSES TO INVEST IN AND PARTNER WITH INDIA IN SPACE AND TO GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS
2 mins
Couple Killed At House, Accused On The Run: Cops
A prominent businessman and his wife were allegedly killed at their house in Kottayam town in Kerala, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Bhagwat: Uphold Principles Key to Social Harmony
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat concluded his five-day visit to Aligarh with a call to Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence.
1 min
ONOE aims to alter basic principles of Constitution: Singhvi
Legal expert and Congress lawmaker Abhishek Singhvi on Tuesday emphasised that the Constitution (129th) amendment bill proposing simultaneous elections in the country would need ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, noting that the legislation aims at altering the basic principles of the Constitution.
1 min
Hindi optional third language, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reiterated that Hindi will not be a compulsory third language from class 1-5 and that although the three-language formula in the state is a mainstay, Hindi will be an optional language along with 15 other languages.
1 min
Expanding partnership with Saudi a reflection of trust, says PM Modi
Growing defence and security collaboration between India and Saudi Arabia is a reflection of deep mutual trust and the two countries have a natural interest in safeguarding peace and stability in the region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
1 min
Jail Term for Caste Discrimination in Draft Vemula Bill
The Karnataka government has prepared the draft of the Rohith Vemula bill, which aims at preventing discrimination against students belonging to Scheduled castes (SC), Scheduled tribes (ST), other backward classes (OBC) and minority communities in higher educational institutions, in a development that comes days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's letter in the matter to chief minister Siddaramaiah.
1 min
'I COULD LIVE IN INDIA': VANCE'S SON AFTER MEETING PM
US Vice President JD Vance shared a heartfelt account of his family's experience, revealing the significance of personal connections in strengthening bilateral ties.
1 min
UP woman tops UPSC exam, twin misses out
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 results released on Tuesday were a bittersweet experience for the Prayagraj-based Dubey family.
2 mins
Street to studio, verse as an art commodity
The spat between poet Aamir Aziz and artist Anita Dube over the use of Aziz's popular poem, Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega, in Dube's recent exhibition in Delhi, Timanjala Ghar: Three Storey House, raises questions about the ethics of art production.
1 min
Revival of terror spectre in J&K
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam is a devious attempt to disrupt Kashmir's journey to normalcy
2 mins
India, UK, and France Can Be the New Climate Leaders
The return of an isolationist and transactional approach to international relations, along with policy shifts under the new US administration, will not only disrupt economies but also erode trust, making it exponentially harder to forge collective agreements.
2 mins
A Multi-Front War to Remake US & World
In the first 100 days, President Trump has waged an all-out war. It could lead to consolidation of his power or invite deeper resistance against his power
4 mins
Pope Francis Set to Be Laid to Rest on Saturday; Public Viewing from Today
Francis chose burial near his favorite Madonna icon in a basilica across town, not in St. Peter's grottoes as is typical for popes
3 mins
Google Contemplated Exclusive AI Deals With Android Phone Makers
Alphabet's Google contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung last year that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at the second day of an antitrust trial.
1 min
Deputy PM's party pushes gender-defining bill
Minority coalition partner New Zealand First party introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law.
1 min
B'Desh Rejects India's Allegation Over Hindu Leader's Death
Bangladesh on Monday rejected New Delhi's charge that the recent killing of a Hindu leader was part of a \"pattern of systematic persecution\" of minorities in that country.
1 min
Liberal Party Likely to Form a Majority Govt in Canada: Polls
As the last of the four days of early voting ended on Monday, the ruling Liberal Party led by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney remained in position to form a majority government even though polls have started tightening and the opposition Conservatives under its leader Pierre Poilievre appear to have the momentum.
1 min
US Varsities Condemn Trump's 'Interference'
More than 100 US universities and colleges, including Ivy League institutions Princeton and Brown, issued a joint letter on Tuesday condemning President Donald Trump's \"political interference\" in the education system.
1 min
Russia batters Ukraine as Kremlin warns against quick talks breakthrough
Russian drones battered the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, local authorities said on Tuesday, as the Kremlin again warned that negotiators are unlikely to obtain a swift breakthrough in peace talks on the war.
1 min
No plan to merge Vodafone Idea, BSNL: Scindia
The Centre is not considering any further equity infusion in Vodafone Idea after conversion of the company's dues worth ₹36,950 crore into equity.
3 mins
Global trade shifts open doors to India-US ties: Sitharaman
Amid rising global trade barriers and shifting investment flows, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman sees a silver lining—strategic opportunities for deeper India-US ties in high-stakes sectors like semiconductors, quantum tech, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear energy.
1 min
Gold Surges ₹1,800 To Cross ₹1 Lakh-Mark
Gold prices surged by ₹1,800 to zoom past the crucial ₹1 lakh-mark for 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid buying rush by local jewellers and stockists in anticipation of increased demand during Akshaya Tritiya and wedding season even as global macroeconomic uncertainties continued to fuel safe-haven chase.
1 min
Apple May Hit $15 Billion Revenue in India as iPhone Eyes Top 5 List
Powered by the enduring popularity of the iPhone, Apple Inc.'s dream run in India appears poised to accelerate, with three analysts saying the company may nearly double its revenue this year (FY26) from just two years ago to $15 billion, and continue to grow its revenues at an estimated 30% year-on-year over the next five years.
1 min
Flipkart's Parent Walmart Aims To Take The 17-Year-Old Company Public
Flipkart's Parent Walmart Aims To Take The 17-Year-Old Company Public
1 min
IMF Cuts India Growth Estimates
World GDP growth this year will be 2.8%, lower than the Jan forecast of 3.3%: WEO
3 mins
Talks on India-US trade agreement gain ground
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has \"welcomed\" India's \"constructive engagement\" in ongoing trade talks following Monday's meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, emphasising the strategic nature of bilateral engagements that also involve military and technology partnership.
2 mins
Gill emerges as GT's pride, India's future in T20s too?
Cricket is a rapidly changing landscape, but Shubman Gill nudges you to believe that it's not for the worse.
3 mins
BAI readies to ring in the changes
With an aim to gradually wean away from the individual coaching set-up, BAI has shortlisted 50 senior shuttlers across disciplines who will train in groups across centres in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Guwahati.
2 mins
Shanto Leads Bangladesh Fightback In Zimbabwe Test
Najmul Hossain Shanto's batting heroics on Tuesday pushed Bangladesh's second innings lead to 112 on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe, with the home team on 194-4.
1 min
Magnus: The undisputed emperor of Freestyle chess
The world No. 1 Norwegian made history winning the Grenke Freestyle Open with perfect 9/9
3 mins
Baseball looking to make an India pitch once again
Along the E66 highway that connects Dubai with Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates stands a newly built baseball stadium. It caters to a sport popular in the United States and Japan, but largely alien in India.
2 mins
'I CHERISH THE TIME I SPEND READING TO MY SON'
The relationship between Sonam A Kapoor and books has been a longstanding one, and on World Book Day, the actor reflects on it: \"Books are the best friends one can have. They give you perspective, patience, and a deeper understanding of the world. Books make you a better thinker and a better human being.\"
1 min
Vishnu and Jwala welcome baby girl on fourth wedding anniversary
Actor Vishnu Vishal and badminton player Jwala Gutta have turned parents.
1 min
Probe against Ranveer complete, plea on returning passport next week: Apex court
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the investigation into the charges against podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia was complete.
1 min
Sonu Nigam and Tillotama Shome alert fans as fraudsters misuse their identities
Singer Sonu Nigam and actor Tillotama Shome have become victims of fraudsters misusing their identities to seek favours.
1 min
People don't see me just as a pretty face anymore, says Sidhant Gupta
Sidhant Gupta turns 36 today, the actor admits that the day is even more special as it follows his two successful series — Freedom At Midnight and Black Warrant.
1 min
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