Hindustan Times Bengaluru - May 05, 2025
Hindustan Times Bengaluru - May 05, 2025
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May 05, 2025
Little progress made in runway upgrade at IGI despite closure
THE RUNWAY WAS CLOSED ON APRIL 8 FOR UPGRADE AND BY APRIL 11, THE AIRPORT BEGAN REPORTING MAJOR FLIGHT DELAYS
1 min
Archaeologists unearth prehistoric tools in NCR's only primary forest
Archaeologists and environmental researchers carrying out work in the Mangar region of the Aravallis have said that they found a variety of prehistoric tools in Mangar from the Lower Palaeolithic age, which effectively could be holding clues to prehistoric ways of life.
4 mins
GUV: Remarks on Shetty Murder Case Have Been Misinterpreted
Karnataka assembly speaker UT Khader has issued a clarification following criticism of his earlier remarks on the murder of right-wing activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru.
1 min
Four Arrested For Abducting, Killing 19-Year-Old In Devanahalli
Four people were arrested on Sunday for allegedly kidnapping and then killing a 19-year-old man in Devanahalli as he reportedly had a relationship with a 21-year-old woman, police said.
1 min
BJP MLA Punja Booked for 'Provocative' Speech at Temple
A case has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Punja for allegedly making a provocative speech during the Brahmakalashotsava (consecration ceremony) at the Gopalakrishna Temple in Thekkaru village in Dakshina Kannada district.
1 min
CM Accuses Centre of Not Giving Clearance for Mahadayi Project
Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday accused the Centre of withholding environmental clearance for the Mahadayi river project, which he said is crucial to resolving the water crisis in North Karnataka region, particularly in the twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad.
2 mins
GUV: REMARKS ON SHETTY MURDER CASE HAVE BEEN MISINTERPRETED
Karnataka assembly speaker UT Khader has issued a clarification following criticism of his earlier remarks on the murder of right-wing activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru.
4 mins
Cong delaying internal quota survey, says BJP
We fear suspicious delay in the implementation of internal reservation by the Congress govt in the state GOVIND KARJOL, Former deputy chief minister
2 mins
Telangana HC Judge Justice Priyadarsini Dies
A sitting judge of the Telangana high court Justice MG Priyadarsini passed away here on Sunday due to ill health, official sources said. Her funeral will take place on Monday.
1 min
It's for party to decide if I should quit post: Kerala Cong president
Amid widespread reports that there will be a change in the Congress party leadership in Kerala, KPCC president K Sudhakaran on Sunday expressed confidence that the party high command will not ask him to step down.
1 min
Andhra signs MoU to develop Creator Land, promises 25,000 jobs
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch Creator Land, India's first transmedia entertainment city in Amaravati, aiming at creating 25,000 jobs.
1 min
Stalin Calls Governor's Post 'Rubber Stamp'
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's observation that Parliament is supreme; held good for legislative assemblies too.
2 mins
Ministers Review Prep for Thrissur Pooram
Top officials including Kerala temple affairs minister VN Vasavan, revenue minister and district in-charge K Rajan and Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi reviewed the arrangements for the annual Thrissur Pooram festival scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
2 mins
Two Arrested on Charges of Spying in Amritsar: Cops
Punjab Police has arrested two people for allegedly leaking sensitive information and images of Army cantonment areas and air bases in Amritsar, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday.
1 min
Do not want partners who preach: Jaishankar
Europe must display sensitivity and mutuality of interest for deeper ties with India, which is looking for partners that do not resort to preaching, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
1 min
Punjab Resolution Likely Amid Water Row With Hry
A one-day session of the Punjab assembly, scheduled to be held on Monday, is likely to pass a resolution against \"hampering Punjab's interest\" by forcing it to give surplus water to Haryana.
2 mins
Neville Tuli's back, and he wants to teach us about India's heritage
Back in 2006, at a modern and contemporary Indian art sale by Sotheby's auction house in London, a bidding war over a work by Francis Newton Souza drove up the Goan modernist's work to over 600,000 pounds ($1.1 million).
2 mins
'Pak will use full spectrum of conventional, nuclear power': Diplomat warns New Delhi
Islamabad will make use of the full spectrum of its power, \"both conventional and nuclear,\" in the event of an attack by India or if New Delhi disrupts Pakistan's water supply, the country's ambassador to Russia has said.
1 min
Did Not Hide Marriage With Pak National: CRPF Constable
A day after being dismissed from service for \"concealing\" his marriage to a Pakistan national, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable Muneer Ahmed said on Sunday that he had followed due protocol by informing the department about his marriage at every step.
1 min
Plans for power from Indus on
India will soon get going on plans to create nearly 12 giga watts (GW) of additional hydropower from new projects on the Indus rivers, for which feasibility studies have been ordered, two people aware of the matter said.
2 mins
Ahead of India visit, Iran's foreign minister to hold talks in Pak
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Pakistan on Monday on a day-long visit to Islamabad ahead of his trip to New Delhi, media reports said on Sunday, amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed.
1 min
India on alert to thwart Pak bid to access mkts
In the wake of the ban on Pakistani merchandise imports, the customs department is on high alert to thwart Islamabad's attempts to access the Indian market through a third country, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Indonesia, or Sri Lanka, people in the know said on Sunday.
2 mins
Rana Questioned on ISI's Set-Up in Karachi, Nepal
National Investigation Agency (NIA) sleuths are questioning Pakistan-born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Hussain Rana — the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind — about the Karachi and Nepal set-ups of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and trying to extract details about top Pakistani intelligence officials who held profound influence over the top brass of the Hafiz Saeed-led terror outfit, officials familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Cong Planning Campaign Over Its Role In Caste Census Decision
The Congress is planning a mega, pan-India campaign to highlight its \"sustained and principled pressure\" for a caste census after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government announced its decision to include caste enumeration in the decennial national Census.
1 min
17-Year-Old Dies Day Before NEET in Kota; Police Suspect Suicide
A 17-year-old student preparing for the National Entrance Eligibility Test-Undergraduate, or NEET-UG, for admission to medical courses was found dead in her room in Kota district of Rajasthan, police said on Sunday, suspecting it to be a case of suicide, making it the 15th such incident in the coaching hub this year.
1 min
C'garh to Bring New Legislation to Stop Religious Conversions: CM
Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday announced that his government will introduce a new stringent law to prevent religious conversion of tribal people, and possibly others.
1 min
Row Erupts Over Guv's Report To Centre On Riots In Murshidabad
A political row erupted in West Bengal on Sunday over Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to the Centre on the recent riots in Murshidabad district stating that the violence was \"premeditated\" and suggested imposition of President's Rule if the situation deteriorated, with the ruling Trinamool Congress terming the report \"politically motivated\" while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailing it.
1 min
Caste census in works since 2024 polls
BJP LEADERS SAID THE PARTY WAS DISCUSSING THE ISSUE WITH THE TOP BRASS AT RSS AFTER LAST YEAR'S LOK SABHA POLLS
2 mins
Accept responsibility for Congress mistakes: Rahul on 1984 violence
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said he is \"more than happy\" to take responsibility for a lot of the \"mistakes\" his party made when he was not there, in a response, to a pointed question about the 1984 riots, that triggered a political controversy on Sunday.
1 min
Stakeholders seek senior minister as head of NMM
Stakeholders suggested that a senior minister should head the mission as the govt needs to coordinate with other ministries and state govts
2 mins
DMK objects to bid to distinguish Waqf, Hindu endowments
Political parties opposing the Waqf Amendment Act have called Centre's attempt to draw an \"artificial\" distinction between Waqf properties and Hindu endowments on the ground that Waqf is a broad concept encompassing non-religious charitable purposes, including healthcare and education, \"unsustainable\".
2 mins
Over 2 Million Aspirants Appear for NEET-UG '25
More than two million students appeared for the NEET-UG 2025 on Sunday for admission to undergraduate medical education in colleges across the country.
2 mins
Terrorism, trade and Trump's India policy
DHUME SAID THAT MODI NEEDS TO BE SEEN AS STRONG IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACKS THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 26 PEOPLE
2 mins
In a first, Indore man gets licence to carry sharp-edged weapon
In a first-of-its-kind move in the country, the Indore district administration in Madhya Pradesh has issued a licence for carrying a sharp-edged weapon to a technical education instructor following the latter's eight-year-long legal and administrative battle.
1 min
Data by presiding officers to be final in the event of conflict: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that in the event of any \"conflict\" in voter turnout data, the primary figures filled in statutory forms by booth-level presiding officers will take precedence, with the crucial clarification coming amid growing scrutiny over the accuracy of data shared on poll body's official platforms.
2 mins
'Cut to Gavi's funding to impact our ability to protect children'
Professor José Manuel Barroso, chair of the board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, spoke to HT about his India visit and the nature of India-Gavi partnership.
2 mins
Drunk Passenger Molests Crew Member on Flight to Shirdi
An air hostess was allegedly molested by a drunk male passenger on a Delhi-Shirdi flight in Maharashtra, police said on Sunday.
1 min
Reversal for the reforms process
Supreme Court order on Bhushan Steel threatens credibility of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
2 mins
Amaravati's second life & future of urbanisation
Amaravati's second life formally began Friday with PM Narendra Modi launching projects worth ₹58,000 crore.
1 min
Towards fixing India's flailing justice system
Old deficits — shortage of infrastructure, funds, manpower — plague the courts, police, and prisons. But there are a few bright spots in the mostly bleak picture
4 mins
Time for trust and unity, not hatred and division
It must have been 6 am last Tuesday morning, when a notification pinged on my mobile. Surprised and with some concern, I saw a message blinking from my friend's son. He was distraught about the events in Pahalgam and berated the government for not taking any retaliatory action immediately after the incident. He expected me to do my bit by mounting a media blitzkrieg to pressure the government into immediate action.
3 mins
Air India, Other Airlines Suspend Flight Operations To Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Indian, US and European airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a Houthi missile attack near Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Sunday.
1 min
Chinese Prez to Visit Russia from May 7-10: Kremlin
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia from May 7-10 and join Vladimir Putin at the 80th commemoration of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
2 mins
Trump Claims He's 'Not' Looking to Run for Third Prez Term
US President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he is not seriously considering running for a constitutionally-barred third White House term, after musing publicly over the idea.
1 min
Lady Gaga rocks Rio beach with concert for over 2 million fans
Lady Gaga rocked Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday with a free mega-concert that the Brazilian city said drew about two million fans.
1 min
Air India, Other Airlines Suspend Flight Operations To Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Indian, US and European airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a Houthi missile attack near Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Sunday.
1 min
Far-Right candidate George Simion leads prez rerun: Exit polls
Romania's far-Right candidate George Simion was leading in Sunday's first round of presidential elections according to exit polls, in the rerun of last year's annulled ballot that plunged the European Union (EU) member into political turmoil.
1 min
Firms turn to AI-first hiring for scale, but jury's still out
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just threatening to make jobs redundant. It may be taking over the hiring process—at least the initial screening of candidates. AI tools conduct video interviews, track every expression on the face of a candidate and throw up questions based on expertise and sector. Just like a human recruiter would do.
2 mins
OPEC+ to Speed Up Output Hikes Over Members Not Complying
OPEC+ plans to accelerate oil output hikes and may unwind its 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of voluntary cuts by October's end if members do not improve compliance with their production quotas, four people aware of the matter said.
1 min
Good Glamm Group Delays Salaries For April
The Good Glamm Group, a beauty products and content platform, has delayed salaries for April and is yet to settle the full and final payments for those employees who were laid off, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.
1 min
Uber Calls Off Talks to Take Over BluSmart's EV Fleet
Uber has called off discussions to transition about 5,000 electric cars of Gensol Engineering Ltd-owned BluSmart to its platform, according to two people aware of the development.
2 mins
Indian Ports Global Lines Up Buyout Targets Abroad
Consortium will look to acquire & operate 20 ports across Asia, Africa, India
2 mins
PM Modi Inaugurates KIYG, hails Suryavanshi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the value of holding more competitive tournaments in India's sporting ecosystem as a platform for youngsters to show their talent, bringing up the example of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Indian cricket's latest 14-year-old sensation, to drive home the point.
2 mins
Richa's quick-fire fifty in vain as Sri Lanka beat India in tri-series
All-rounder Nilakshika Silva struck a counter-attacking 56 off 33 balls as Sri Lanka beat India by three wickets in a closely fought women's ODI tri-series match at Colombo on Sunday.
1 min
Mumbai teen Ayush of Super Kings looks ready for the long cricket ride
When one met Ayush Mhatre at the Mumbai Cricket Association annual awards function on March 20, he had a T20 match the next day.
2 mins
Prabhsimran-led PBKS power batting stuns LSG
With the asking rate climbing from 12 runs-an-over when Lucknow Super Giants began chasing to nearly 15 after the Powerplay, and their top order dismantled, Rishabh Pant advanced down the track against Azmatullah Omarzai's pace.
2 mins
Kolkata survive Parag's six-attack to steal thriller
Royals skipper Riyan Parag's 95 off 45 balls not enough as KKR, defending 206 after Russell's 55, win to stay in playoffs race
3 mins
Saif: I Get Noticed More On OTT Than In Theatrical Releases
While highlighting the reach of streaming platforms at the WAVES summit, Saif Ali Khan also asserted that OTT can't replace theatres
1 min
We'll bounce back by next year: Rakul on Bollywood's low phase
The Hindi film industry is going through a tough time, with many big releases failing at the box office, especially since the beginning of this year.
1 min
I was lazy, but not anymore: Bhuvan on his new, lean look
Bhuvan Bam recently surprised many social media users with his toned, chiselled look.
1 min
Maiden Met Gala: The beginning of 'fashion's biggest night'
You can't ignore the Met Gala, even if you're not interested in fashion.
1 min
Beyoncé faces legal trouble over Cowboy Carter tour footage
Beyoncé received a cease-and-desist letter over a recent performance on her ongoing Cowboy Carter tour, which commenced in Los Angeles, USA last week.
1 min
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