Hindustan Times Bengaluru - April 25, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru - April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
FIR registered after several leaders receive threat emails: Police
A first information report (FIR) has been registered after chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar received threat emails, police said, adding that similar mails were sent to the home minister and Bengaluru city police commissioner.
1 min
Man Trampled to Death by Tuskers in Kodagu District: Forest Official
The Warning Against the Movement of Elephants Was Issued on Wednesday Night
1 min
Cabinet Approves Covid Panel's Second Report
The Second Interim Report of 1,808 Pages Was Submitted on April 4
1 min
Cabinet Adopts Resolution Against Kashmir Terror Attack
A total of 178 people from Karnataka, who had gone to Srinagar, were brought back in a special flight to Bengaluru in the early hours of Thursday in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday, Labour Minister Santosh Lad said.
3 mins
Three of family killed in road accident in Kalaburagi: Police
Three people of a family died after their car crashed into roadside barricades while trying to avoid a dog that suddenly came into the middle of the road in Kalaburagi on Thursday, police said.
1 min
'Father killed as he couldn't recite Kalma'
RAMACHANDRAN WAS A FORMER GULF EXPATRIATE WHO HAD SETTLED DOWN IN KERALA FOR A SEMI-RETD LIFE OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS
2 mins
TN Govt Imposes 1-Year Ban on Mayo Made From Raw Eggs
The Tamil Nadu government has imposed a one-year ban on the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs which has been effective from April 8, a notification for which has been published in the gazette.
1 min
Father killed as he couldn't recite Kalma
Ramachandran was a former Gulf expatriate who had settled down in Kerala for a semi-retired life over the last few years
2 mins
Frame Charges Against TN Min Duraimurugan, HC Tells Court
The Madras high court on Thursday reversed a local court order discharging senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu minister Duraimurugan in a disproportionate wealth case, and directed a special court to frame charges against him and his wife.
1 min
Over 100 Countries to Participate in T'gana's 2-Day Bharat Summit
More than 350 delegates from 100 different countries will be taking part in the two-day Bharat Summit-2025, being organised by the Telangana government at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) on Friday and Saturday.
1 min
Stalin: TN's Pass Percentage in Civil Services Has Increased
The pass percentage of Tamil Nadu students has increased in the civil services examination due to the efforts made by the government under the \"Naan Mudhalvan Thittam\", chief minister MK Stalin said on Thursday.
1 min
Kerala Woman With Hearing Disability Cracks Civil Services Exam
At the age of 40, Nisa Unnirajan, a mother of two from Kerala with a 40% hearing disability, has cleared the Civil Services Exam (CSE) with a rank of 1,000.
1 min
Naidu pushes for effective use of AI for good governance, delivery of services
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday pushed for the effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by all departments in the state government for extending effective governance to the people.
1 min
3 Maoists killed along T'gana-C'garh border
CIVIL-SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS HAVE MADE AN APPEAL TO THE POLICE FORCES TO WITHDRAW AND SUSPEND COMBING OPERATIONS
2 mins
Man gets death sentence in '22 Kerala murder case
THE CONVICT WAS ALSO ACCUSED OF KILLING THREE OF A FAMILY IN KANYAKUMARI IN 2014. THE CASE IS STILL PROCEEDING
2 mins
Opposition backs government action, lapses' in focus
In an all-party meeting, the Centre vowed to take strong action; Opposition took on the government over 'lapses'; and officials said tourists were taken to meadow without police permission
4 mins
NIA Says Key Perpetrator Likely Involved in 3 Past Attacks; 2 More Sketches Released
One of the main perpetrators of the attack in Pahalgam, identified as Pakistani national Hashim Musa alias Suleiman, has been active in Jammu and Kashmir for the last one year and was likely involved in at least three attacks on security forces and non-locals, officials familiar with the probe said on Thursday.
1 min
Four unarmed guards tourists' only safety net
The six kilometre long mountain dirt track between Pahalgam town market and the Baisaran meadow was not guarded by armed personnel and the closest thing to security for the tourists who visited the meadow, the site of the deadly April 22 attack that killed 26 people, were four unarmed guards from a cadre affiliated to the Jammu and Kashmir police, according to officials.
2 mins
Amid anti-Pak sentiment, India pulls the plug on Fawad Khan film
The movie \"Abir Gulaal\" starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the lead will not be allowed to release in India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, people aware of the matter said on Thursday.
1 min
AIUDF Leader Held on Charges of Sedition: Cops
Assam's opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory remarks and defending Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack, police said.
1 min
Shah, Jaishankar Brief Murmu Over J&K Attack
Union home minister Amit Shah and external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan to brief her about the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists and injured several others on Tuesday.
1 min
Calculated terror masterminded by Pak: CWC
CWC RESOLUTION SAID ATTACK IS 'DIRECT ASSAULT' ON VALUES OF INDIA, FLAGGED 'DELIBERATE TARGETING' OF HINDU TOURISTS
1 min
'It was a complete horror': Survivors grapple with trauma, seethe at govt
Asavari Jagdale, the 26-year-old daughter of Pune interior designer Santosh Jagdale killed in Pahalgam, led her father's funeral procession carrying the fire for the final rites—a task that is usually performed by the male members of the family.
2 mins
Kashmiri students, traders face threats; Uttarakhand man booked
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday spoke to his counterparts in other states to ensure \"extra care\" amid fears of harassment of Kashmiri students and traders following Tuesday's terrorist attack in Pahalgam where 26 tourists were killed.
2 mins
BSF jawan held in Pakistan after crossing border
THE BSF JAWAN WAS GUARDING A GROUP OF LOCAL FARMERS ACROSS THE COBRA FENCE WHEN HE STRAYED ACROSS THE INT'L BORDER
1 min
Beating retreat event at Attari scaled down
The ceremonial display by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the retreat ceremony along the India-Pakistan border at Attari, Hussainwala and Sadki in Punjab was scaled down on Thursday against the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
Pak suspends trade with India; effect on India to be minimal
Pakistan on Thursday said it was suspending all trade with India, including through third countries, a move officials and industry analysts said was unlikely to have a material impact on this side of the border given the minimal inflows and the existence of unofficial lines via third countries that are hard to crack down on.
1 min
Soldier discharged in 1989 finally gets disability pension
A MEDICAL BOARD CONCLUDED THAT SINGH'S CONDITION WAS 'NOT ATTRIBUTABLE TO MILITARY SERVICE'
2 mins
HC: Attach Part of MP Gokhale's Salary to Pay ₹50L as Damages
The Delhi high court on Thursday directed a portion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) lawmaker Saket Gokhale's salary to be attached after he failed to comply with the court's direction to pay ₹50 lakh as damages to Union minister Hardeep Puri's wife Lakshmi Puri.
1 min
London Court Discharges Bizman Wanted in Fraud Case
A court in London on Thursday discharged a businessman wanted in India for fraud allegations on unconditional bail pending a UK High Court appeal.
1 min
Soldier shot dead in Udhampur gunfight
A soldier was killed on Thursday after security forces established contact with terrorists hiding in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, following which a gunfight broke out, officials familiar with the matter said.
1 min
SC Allows UGC to Notify Caste-Based Discrimination Rules
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify its regulations for preventing caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions, clarifying that a recent judgment of the top court setting up a National Task Force (NTF) to recommend measures to prevent student suicides will not come in the way of this process.
1 min
Nitish blames Union minister Lalan for last exit from NDA
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday pinned the blame for his last exit from the BJP-led NDA on close aide Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan, who now holds a cabinet berth in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
2 mins
Pahalgam attack may expand counterterror role of forces
The security forces will now have a lot on their plate, says a senior official
2 mins
Leaders of Israel, Japan, Italy, and France Call PM Over Terror Attack
Modi Shared the Barbaric Nature of the Terrorist Attack With Netanyahu, Jaiswal Said
1 min
3 Maoists Gunned Down in Bijapur Encounter
Operation Was Launched on Intel That Top Maoist Leaders Hidma, Deva, Damodar, Were Present in the Area
2 mins
Parl breach: HC asks if use of smoke cans enough for UAPA
THE OBSERVATION CAME DURING A HEARING ON THE BAIL PLEA OF NEELAM AZAD, ONE OF THE 4 ACCUSED IN THE CASE
1 min
Court Dismisses Rana's Plea To Talk To Family
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the plea of jailed 26/11 terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana seeking to talk to his family members.
1 min
Eco-sensitive zone tag at Kaziranga may lead to problems, says Assam
THE PROPOSED ESZ WOULD IMPACT 500,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING SC/ST COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS, THE GOVT SAID
1 min
ED raids 8 locations linked to FIIT JEE
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided eight locations linked to the promoter of FIIT JEE coaching centres and others, agency officials said, adding that a case under prevention of money laundering act (PMLA) has been filed to probe irregularities.
1 min
Man Trapped in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Returns
Jain TK from Wadakkanchery in Kerala returned home safely on Thursday after a harrowing experience in the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
1 min
Prez Murmu To Attend Pope's Funeral: MEA
President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City this week, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
1 min
Big Tech gets a reality check from Europe
The EU has delivered a significant blow to Big Tech’s dominance, issuing fines of €500 million to Apple and €200 million to Meta for non-compliance with its Digital Markets Act (DMA).
1 min
Closing terror tap after Pahalgam
New Delhi's moves suggest it intends to move incrementally up the escalatory ladder
2 mins
Cash vs digital: Rethinking India's payment narrative
With the government reducing its incentive allocation for low-value UPI payments to ₹1,500 crore for 2024-25—less than half of the previous year's outlay—and a series of outages briefly disrupting the system, India's digital payments infrastructure is once again in the spotlight.
3 mins
Securing veterinary health to ensure a safe future for all
India's vast livestock and poultry sector plays a critical role in supporting rural livelihoods and ensuring food security.
3 mins
Xi Seeks Detente With Europe As Trump's Tariffs Alienate Bloc
President Xi Jinping is seeking to repair ties with the European Union, painting China as the more reliable partner as Donald Trump alienates the bloc over issues from tariffs to defence.
1 min
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump turns on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike
Donald Trump on Thursday called on Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine, in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader after Moscow fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least 12 in the deadliest attack on the capital in months.
2 mins
12 U.S. States Sue Trump Admin Over Tariffs
A coalition of 12 American states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to challenge the Trump administration's tariffs, saying the president cannot institute the levies without the approval of Congress.
1 min
Judge Blocks Parts of Trump's Overhaul of U.S. Elections
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal elections are run, including adding a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form.
1 min
New Jersey smoke smothers NYC, man charged with arson
A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey's Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City (NYC) area, authorities said on Thursday.
1 min
China Denies Trade War Thaw, Says US Must Revoke All Tariffs
China demanded that the US revoke all unilateral tariffs and denied there were talks on reaching a trade deal, maintaining a defiant stance despite President Donald Trump's recent easing of criticism of the country.
1 min
US Prez says Harvard 'anti-semitic' as funding battle heads to court
US President Donald Trump on Thursday bashed Harvard as an \"Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution\", as the prestigious university battles his administration's funding freeze in court.
1 min
EVs hit by falling resale value as demand cools
Electric cars are losing the battle to their conventional fuel counterparts in India's used-car market, as their resale value is simply not matching up to expectations despite having fewer moving parts, with battery concerns and influx of newer electric models playing their part.
2 mins
ED searches Gensol premises under FEMA, detains Puneet Jaggi
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday carried out searches against Gensol Engineering Limited in connection with a foreign exchange management act (FEMA) probe, officials familiar with the development said.
1 min
Higher input costs dent Nestlé India's profit in Q4
Nestlé India Ltd reported a 5.2% drop in its March quarter net profit due to higher commodity costs, despite a rise in sales driven by its beverages and confectionery segments.
1 min
Air India May Buy 10 Boeing Jets Nixxed by China
Air India is in talks with US planemaker Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting deliveries amid a trade war with the United States, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
1 min
Maruti Set for Soft FY25 Close
After starting FY25 on a strong note, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is expected to enter a slow lane with mid-single-digit revenue growth and a decline in profitability amid high discounts and weak sales growth, when it declares earnings for the January-March quarter on Friday.
1 min
PE firms search for regional taste in snacks, spices
Top private equity firms are scouring the country to unearth cash-rich regional food brands with healthy balance sheets that offer good growth potential, industry experts told Mint.
1 min
Foreign ETF Lovers Catch New Fancy in China, Brazil
Retail investors romancing the US through exchange-traded funds are discovering new vistas in emerging markets this year.
2 mins
HUL signals cruise control on consumption journey
Lower food inflation, falling interest rates, rain cues promise greater demand ahead
2 mins
Rupal Runs Back Into Reckoning On Return From Injury Layoff
Winning back-to-back gold medals in the national championships after staying away from athletics tracks for almost one-and-a-half years due to injury has been a big confidence booster for young sprinter Rupal Chaudhary.
1 min
Minister asks NSFs to put athletes first
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched two key initiatives, and did not mince words while telling some errant National Sports Federations (NSF) to shun \"factionalism\" and adopt an \"athlete-centric\" approach.
1 min
Kujur, Chithravel light up Federation Cup athletics
The sprinter clocks 200m national mark with 20.40s, while triple jumper Chithravel qualifies for World Athletics
3 mins
What is wrong with Nitish Kumar Reddy, SRH's middle-order bedrock?
Sitting in the opposing corner during last year's Boxing Day Test match, watching Nitish Kumar Reddy take down Australian pacers and spinners with equal contempt, Pat Cummins and Daniel Vettori would have been counting days before the Indian all-rounder would join hands with them for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
3 mins
Hazlewood, Virat heroics script thrilling win for RCB
Hazlewood's two wickets in the penultimate over meant RCB turned the match around against RR at home
3 mins
Arsenal Lacked Energy in 2-2 Draw With Palace as Liverpool Prepare to Seal Title
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their \"energy\" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.
1 min
Pant, the devaluation of LSG's prime asset
Breaking down professional sport is best left to experts, but occasionally, their take leaves ordinary fans dissatisfied with the answers.
3 mins
'How long will we deny the ground reality?'
Actor Pallavi Joshi, who starred in The Kashmir Files (2022) and produced it with husband, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, expressed deep anguish at the loss of innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on Tuesday.
1 min
Cinema mein abhi tak Bihar ki maasoomiyat dikhi nahin hai: Pankaj Tripathi
In his two-decade strong career, actor Pankaj Tripathi never got a chance to shoot in his hometown in Bihar, until now.
1 min
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