Hindustan Times Chandigarh - January 13, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh - January 13, 2025

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January 13, 2025
Five Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh gunfight
ON JAN 6, FORCES HAD KILLED FIVE MAOISTS FOLLOWING A 3-DAY OPERATION IN ABUJHMAD REGION OF STATE
2 mins
25-Member SIT Set Up To Probe Dalit Athlete's Rape Case, 13 More Held
A 25-member special investigation team has been formed to probe the alleged sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit athlete in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, officials said on Sunday, even as 13 more accused were taken into custody in connection with the case.
1 min
After jitters, space docking back on track
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully brought two experimental satellites within three metres of each other on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the country's attempt to master autonomous orbital docking technology.
1 min
Envoy Called Over India, B'desh Border Fence Row
Bangladesh on Sunday expressed \"deep concern\" to India's envoy over border fencing work, prompting the Indian high commissioner to insist that Dhaka implement understandings on border management struck between the two sides.
2 mins
Jaishankar To Attend Trump's Inauguration
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump and hold meetings with officials of the incoming administration.
1 min
'Usurping' States' Rights: Sukhbir on UGC Draft Rules for V-C Appointments
Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday that the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft regulations on appointments of vice-chancellors were against the 'spirit of federalism' and were aimed at 'usurping' the rights of the states and handing them over to the Centre.
1 min
14-yr-old girl killed, body found in well; 2 minors arrested
HAD INVITED THE GIRL TO A NEARBY EATING JOINT ON JANUARY 9 AND KILLED HER; LATER TOLD FAMILY THAT SHE WENT MISSING, SAY POLICE
1 min
Trying To Extort Money From Contractor, Three Caught
Muktsar police arrested three persons, who had come to collect ransom from a local contractor, after an exchange of fire near Lubhanianwala village on late Saturday night.
1 min
Need Consistent Efforts to Combat Drugs, Says Kataria
Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Sunday that united and consistent efforts were needed to combat the drug menace and to safeguard the state's future generations.
1 min
Widespread rains lash state; more coming: IMD
Gurdaspur was the coldest in Punjab; Amritsar recorded a low of 10.8 degrees Celsius
1 min
SKM advances 'unity' meet, to be held at Patran town today
THE SKM HAS ALREADY HELD TWO KISAN MAHAPANCHAYATS IN TOHANA AND MOGA ON JANUARY 4 AND 9
1 min
Cong vows sops for out-of-work people
Third poll promise
2 mins
Hooda seeks urgent assessment of crop damage due to rain, hail
Former Haryana chief minister (CM) Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Saturday demanded revenue assessment done for farmers who suffered crop damage due to incessant rainfall accompanied by hailstorm.
1 min
Ambedkar, Patel Deserved PM Post: Khattar
The BJP Gives Priority to the Nation First, Said Khattar as He Accused Cong Leaders of Just Thinking About Themselves
1 min
AAP, BJP intensify campaign to win votes of slum residents
AAP claims BJP will \"demolish all slums\", while BJP, dismissing the allegation, alleged that since it came to power in the Capital, AAP has only \"incited people\"
2 mins
Two Sisters Fall to Death From 4th Floor in Gurugram; Family Alleges Foul Play
Two sisters in their early 20s died after falling from the fourth floor of a local businessman's house at Sector 40 in Gurugram, police said on Sunday.
1 min
Ganderbal Turns into Fortress Ahead of PM's Visit
Extensive area domination exercises, searches and patrols are being conducted
5 mins
Day-Boarding School to Come Up in Nadaun, Sukhu Lays Project Stone
Himachal chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School to be built at a cost of ₹25 crore on 125 kanal land in Amlehar of Nadaun assembly constituency in Hamirpur district.
1 min
Minor Girl Dies of 'Mysterious Disease' in J&K's Rajouri
A five-year-old girl died and her five other siblings were admitted to a hospital after they fell seriously ill in a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Sunday, officials said.
1 min
Lohri legends of unsung, unacknowledged heroes
When the delightful aroma of peanuts and sesame seeds fills the air, it's Lohri season! For me, the star of this festival has always been my mom's gurwale chawal—perfectly sweet, topped with fried groundnuts and coconut slivers, and, according to her, nothing short of magical.
2 mins
Centre Eases Norms for 2 Accident Relief Schemes
The Amendments Laid Down the Process for Victims of Environmental Corporate Disasters to Get Monetary Relief
2 mins
2 dead as 3 cars collide in Capital
Two people in a taxi were killed and at least one more person was critically injured after a car on the opposite carriageway of the Noida Link Road near Mayur Vihar in east Delhi lost control, jumped the central verge, and then rammed their cab in the early hours of Sunday, police officers said.
1 min
A Celebration of Spiritual Grandeur
A large-scale sanitation plan has been put in place to ensure hygiene and cleanliness across the Maha Kumbh area with 10 walk-behind sweeping machines, over 150k toilets, 25k dustbins and 5k urinals
2 mins
Bangladesh Impedes Border Fence Work at 7 Points
Border tensions between India and Bangladesh have escalated since August 5, when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, with Bangladesh border forces opposing previously agreed construction work at multiple locations along the international boundary, officials aware of the matter have said.
2 mins
Youth Will Make India Developed Nation: PM
The strength of India's young population will help realise the dream of a \"Viksit Bharat\" (developed nation) by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, and added that a developed India will be one that is \"empowered economically, strategically, socially and culturally\".
2 mins
Arrogance not good': Guv hits back at Stalin
The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan on Sunday hit out at chief minister MK Stalin for calling governor RN Ravi \"childish\" after he walked out of the state assembly alleging disrespect to the national Anthem, and said such \"arrogance is not good\" for a leader of the CM's stature.
1 min
Time running out for MVA in Maharashtra
Just as the INDIA bloc threatens to unravel, there are signs that a subset, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra may be among the first to implode.
1 min
The Bitter Battle to Gain Power in Delhi
The outcome will have national implications. Hence, the big push on the ground by three national parties
4 mins
Boiling seas & scorched land
Record-high sea temperatures in 2024 show the gap between climate threat and action
2 mins
Leader of good conduct and good conscience
I first met Dr Manmohan Singh when he visited Tripura as then member-secretary of the Planning Commission to understand the problems of the state's tribal communities.
3 mins
Looming threats of a China-US standoff
Residents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping managed to keep United States (US)-China tensions contained in 2024, but when Donald Trump strides back into the White House later this month, he will break this fragile stability, driving an unmanaged decoupling of the world's most important geopolitical relationship and increasing the risk of global economic disruption and crisis.
3 mins
Canada: Anand Rejects Trudeau Successor Role
Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Anita Indira Anand announced on Saturday that she will not be a participant in the race for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party.
1 min
Dangerous and strong' winds threaten to spread LA inferno
A brief lull in the wind gave way to gusts that forecasters warned could reach up to 80 kms per hour early on Sunday, and feed the blazes for days to come
2 mins
Special Counsel in Trump Cases Quits Justice Dept
US Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat and mishandling of classified documents, has resigned, as the Republican president-elect prepared to return to the White House.
1 min
Fiscal Consolidation Set on Cruise Control
Glide Path May Take FY25 Deficit to 4.7-4.8%, Less Than the Budgeted Estimate
2 mins
Air India to Offer 1,000 Premium Economy Seats Daily
The Airline Plans to Retrofit 85% of Its Narrow-Body Aircraft by This Year
1 min
TN's Ulhas finding his feet in Serbian league
Just as he back-pedalled in defence, Ulhas KS took a sharp step forward to intercept a pass.
2 mins
Indian Cricket Will Overcome Setbacks
Devajit Saikia took over as the new cricket board (BCCI) secretary on Sunday after being elected unopposed in the board's Special General Meeting (SGM) here.
1 min
Jemimah hits first ton as India seal Ireland ODI series
Jemimah Rodrigues made her India debut in 2018. After nearly seven years, the middle-order batter finally scored an international century, her 91-ball 102 propelling the hosts to a 116-run win over Ireland in the second ODI of the three-match series in Rajkot on Sunday.
1 min
Nishikori Saves Two Match Points in Comeback Victory
Kei Nishikori, a Grand Slam finalist from more than a decade ago battling on to add a few more pages to the final chapter of his professional career, sat out of the previous three Australian Opens.
2 mins
CT squad on Jan 19; call on Bumrah before Feb 11
Jasprit Bumrah's prospects of recovering in time for the ICC Champions Trophy starting on February 19 remains slim.
2 mins
BCCI tells stars to play Ranji before the white-ball season
The selectors wanted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play Duleep Trophy last year too, but they excused themselves
3 mins
Nagal blown away by Machac in 1st round
At one point in the second set against Sumit Nagal on Sunday, Tomas Machac was attacking the Indian's first serves like second serves.
1 min
Squatters galore, yet UT administration has no concrete record
Geo-mapping plan announced by the previous deputy commissioner in July 2024 fails to take off
2 mins
Pending payments from Hry, UT set to add to patients' pain at GMCH-32
Due to pending payments from Haryana and Chandigarh, patients from these states may soon lose access to treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32.
1 min
Burglar Makes Off With ₹10.5L From Judge's House In Mohali, Held
A burglar decamped with ₹10.5 lakh in cash from a judge's locked house in Sector 68 on Saturday.
1 min
Landlord's two sons implicated in molestation case by tenant let off
UT POLICE FILE CANCELLATION REPORT, STATING THAT COMPLAINANT FRAMED HER LANDLORD'S SONS AFTER BEING SENT A LEGAL NOTICE OVER UNPAID RENT
2 mins
Bansal Urges Kataria To Provide Space For Furniture Market Traders
In the wake of UT administration's eviction notice to traders at the Sector 53/54 furniture market, former Union minister and MP Pawan Kumar Bansal has urged Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria not to dispossess the traders of their shops till the allotment of alternative sites in the proposed Bulk Material Market.
1 min
673 Reviews Received in One Month via QRs
Industrial Area Police Station Ranked Number 1
1 min
UT Leads in Solar Plants at Schools
As per UDISE Plus report, three-fourth of all city schools have installed rooftop solar power plants
1 min
Celebrating the Bounty of India's Many Harvest Festivals
From Lohri and Makar Sankranti to Pongal, chefs are not just preparing traditional dishes but also adding their own twists to celebrate the season
2 mins
Kartik gets engineering degree after over a decade
'This feels like coming home'
1 min
Actor Nimrat Kaur tells us how she loves following traditions on this festive occasion, be it food or fashion
Actor Nimrat Kaur tells us how she loves following traditions on this festive occasion, be it food or fashion
1 min
Industry treated me differently after Satya
Actor Manoj Bajpayee's career took a dramatic turn with the release of Ram Gopal Varma's iconic gangster saga, Satya (1998), in which he played Bhiku Mhatre, the head of a notorious Mumbai underworld gang.
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