Hindustan Times Chandigarh - January 29, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - January 29, 2025
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January 29, 2025
Delhi Calls Lanka Envoy Over Firing On Indian Fishers
Five Indian fishermen were injured, two of them seriously, when the Sri Lankan Navy opened fire while apprehending a group of fishers early on Tuesday, prompting the government to summon the most senior Sri Lankan diplomat in New Delhi to register a strong protest.
1 min
This Is For The First Time Since Dera Chief's Arrest That He Has Been Allowed To Visit His Sirsa Ashram During Parole Period
Out Of Jail Since Conviction
2 mins
Seven Killed in Stampede at UP Religious Event
A makeshift platform collapsed at a religious event in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in a stampede that claimed seven lives.
1 min
PM Modi to Visit US in Feb, Announces Trump
A new chapter in India-US ties?
2 mins
Learning in govt schools back to pre-Covid levels
Highlighting key findings from the 2024 ASER report
1 min
Govt may offer sops, corporate tax scheme to push investments
The government is considering offering fiscal incentives to attract fresh investments to harness opportunities emanating from US President Donald Trump's strong anti-China stance and to boost India's growth, including a second version of the 15% concessional corporate tax scheme for specific sectors, people aware of the development said.
1 min
City's cleanliness, development my priority
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Jatinder Singh Moti Bhatia assumed charge as the Amritsar mayor on Tuesday amid protests by Congress councillors.
3 mins
'Shocking': HC on plea opposing benefits to Vir Chakra awardee
We direct the petitioners to implement the order within a period of one month henceforth, failing which, 15% additional interest upon interest already directed by the AFT, shall be payable... PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
2 mins
Dallewal: Will Attend Talks With Central Delegation If Health Permits
Fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Tuesday expressed his desire to attend the meeting with the central delegation on February 14 if his health permits.
1 min
Father-Son Duo Held for Armed Robberies in Jalandhar
The Jalandhar rural police have arrested a father-son duo involved in multiple armed robberies and recovered illegal weapons and stolen goods from their possession on Tuesday.
1 min
Complete bandh observed in Jalandhar, Phagwara
Congress chief Kharge condemns the incident, seeks an apology from the state govt
2 mins
AAP Gets Support of Three Congress, One BJP Councillor
The Polls Were Deferred on Jan 25 After a Ruckus; HC to Hear Cong Councillor Bikram Singh's Plea Today
1 min
India interfering in Canada's polls
An inquiry into Canada's recent elections has alleged that India was the \"second most active country engaging in electoral foreign interference\", with only China having a greater impact on the country's democratic processes.
1 min
Poll body wades into Yamuna water war
Ammonia levels in the Yamuna became a major campaign issue in the Delhi assembly elections on Tuesday after the Election Commission of India wrote to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal asking for proof behind his allegation that Haryana was poisoning the river even as the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party traded allegations over the issue.
6 mins
Why Delhi hasn't taken any step to upgrade Wazirabad plant: Saini
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that ensuring \"clean water supply\" to the National Capital is a collective responsibility that Haryana has been fulfilling diligently and without any shortcomings.
2 mins
Retired panchayat official's residence raided; ₹3.6 cr seized
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Faridabad, conducted a raid at the residence of retired section officer Shamsher Singh in Sector 26, Panchkula, as part of its investigation into a ₹50-crore embezzlement case linked to the Haryana development and panchayat department.
1 min
Search Operations Launched at 23 Places in Jammu Region
Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force are jointly conducting the operations
2 mins
From liquor to 'Sheesh Mahal', Rahul hits out
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday at rallies in east Delhi's Patparganj and Okhla assembly constituencies.
2 mins
Mann: BJP Jailed AAP Leaders But Failed To Crush Us
Punjab chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday campaigned in Jangpura assembly constituency in support of former deputy CM Manish Sisodia, where he alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to crush the AAP by jailing its leaders.
1 min
CBI COURT RECORDS EVIDENCE IN JAGDISH TYTLER CASE
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Tuesday recorded evidence of a senior scientific assistant who had taken a voice sample of former minister of overseas Indian affairs, Jagdish Tytler, at Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) here in April 2023.
2 mins
18 Independents Form Morcha, Get Support From Hry Sikh Panthak Dal
Amid the ongoing lobbying among the Sikh groups to get a majority for the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC), 18 of the 22 independents on Tuesday announced the formation of Akal Panthak Morcha.
1 min
Witnessing a historic event from close quarters
On Mahatma Gandhi's 77th death anniversary, an incident comes to mind. My grandmother, who we called Beeji, was in her mid-twenties, and India's independence was not even a year old when she unwittingly became a witness to one of the most important events of the 20th century.
2 mins
How back-channel talks set stage for PM's US visit
The secret of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's early visit to Washington DC lies with two central protagonists and in four visits.
4 mins
Mid-air 'hijack' alert activates security protocol
THE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION (DGCA) HAS BEGUN ITS PROBE INTO THE INCIDENT, AVIATION MINISTRY OFFICIALS SAID
2 mins
SC Seeks Centre's Stand on Succession Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that if Muslim women, after renouncing their faith, are allowed to be governed by the Indian Succession Act instead of Muslim Personal Law, the same right must logically extend to non-believers and apostates born in other faiths.
1 min
Evaluating next steps: US govt on Rana's extradition
A week after the US Supreme Court denied a writ by 2007 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana seeking to prevent his extradition to India, the US government said it was \"evaluating the next steps\" on the extradition, while adding that Washington supports New Delhi's efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
1 min
Congress MP Moves Delhi HC Seeking Quashing of CBI FIR in Graft Case
Congress parliamentarian Karti Chidambaram has approached the Delhi high court seeking quashing of the FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a fresh corruption case accusing him of giving favourable treatment to a UK-based liquor company Diageo Scotland, over a ban on duty-free sale of its Johnnie Walker whisky, asserting that it is illegal and has been registered after a delay of seven years.
1 min
Panel May Give Nod for Non-Muslims in Waqf
The Committee Circulated Its Over 600-Page Draft Report Among The Panel Members On Tuesday
2 mins
7 killed, 40 injured as stage collapse triggers stampede
A makeshift platform collapsed at a religious event in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in a stampede that claimed seven lives.
1 min
Ex-soldier who killed wife, boiled parts, held
A former armyman, who had confessed to killing his wife, dismembering her body, and boiling the remains in a pressure cooker before dumping them in a lake, was arrested on Tuesday, police said.
1 min
Approach HC First: SC Refuses to Hear UAPA Challenges Directly
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), making it clear that the petitioners must first approach the jurisdictional high courts.
1 min
Approach HC First: SC Refuses to Hear UAPA Challenges Directly
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), making it clear that the petitioners must first approach the jurisdictional high courts.
1 min
No right to DNA test, paternity determined by legitimacy: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that an individual does not have a legal right to seek a DNA test on another person to prove paternity, underscoring that such an inquiry could lead to a \"collateral infringement of privacy\" and potentially eviscerate a person's reputation and standing in society.
1 min
Munde Dismisses Charges As False Amid Beed Row
In the eye of a political firestorm triggered by the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday said one should think of the emotional condition of his children while he is facing false allegations.
1 min
Centre May Take Up Bill to Amend Art 280
The Centre is expected to take up The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2019, that seeks to include autonomous councils in the ambit of the Finance Commission, which divides taxes between the Centre and states, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told HT on Tuesday.
1 min
Top court acquits rape-murder convict on death row since 2015
A disappearance and a murder
3 mins
Signs of more than a recovery in learning
Findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 point to a robust recovery from the learning loss incurred in the Covid years.
1 min
Potential targets for the Union Budget
Spending the allocated FY25 capex in the near term, preserving the quality of the fisc, and going ahead with next-generation reforms, along with sticking to the consolidation roadmap, will be the cornerstones of Budget FY26
4 mins
Two democracies, common interests
Shared values define India's ties with US, but the two need a conversation on immigration & trade
2 mins
New G2 at the UN: Beijing budgets to win influence
If the end of 2024 saw the rise of a new era in the United States (US), it appears to have happened at its creation, the United Nations (UN), too, making China a near equal of the US.
3 mins
Trump 2.0 could still be an opportunity for Indian tech
Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States (US) marks a pivotal moment in global politics, with a reigning narrative that the world order has undergone a profound transformation.
3 mins
With an Overall Medal Haul of 543 Medals in Sports; Chandigarh University Players Wins a Record 68 International Medals in 2023-24
Chandigarh University, India's number 1 private university, is known for its world-class education, but its commitment to excellence extends beyond academics, reaching into the realm of sports to foster outstanding athletic talent.
2 mins
What is J-1 Intern Visa? Harvard University shares eligibility, duration, and how to apply
Starting your career with an internship helps you build it well. Internships provide skill-building and networking opportunities for freshers across the globe. If you, too, are looking for an internship beyond your boundaries, then you have to go ahead and secure a J-1 Intern Visa.
1 min
US President Orders Sweeping Freeze on Federal Grants, Loans
White House Says the Pause Will Not Impact Social Security or Medicare Payments or Assistance Provided Directly to Individuals
3 mins
Trump Signs Order For Ban On Transgender Troops In U.S.
US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was \"not 100 percent sure\" he was barred from doing so under the Constitution, which forbids it.
1 min
Infra Status Unlikely for EV Charging in Upcoming Budget
Despite demands from the electric vehicle (EV) industry, the government may not grant \"infrastructure industry\" status to the charging infrastructure sector in the upcoming budget on February 1, two people aware of the development said.
1 min
End of road for clunkers as govt mulls BS-I vehicles ban
To weed out polluting vehicles older than 20 years from Indian roads, the highway ministry is considering a carrot-and-stick approach.
2 mins
DeepSeek AI a 'wake up call' for US firms: Trump
CHATBOT HAS THE ABILITY TO MATCH THE CAPACITY OF US AI PACESETTERS FOR A FRACTION OF INVESTMENTS MADE BY AMERICAN COMPANIES
1 min
National Games begin: Some glitches, but athletes gung ho
A festive atmosphere enveloped the Maharana Pratap Sports College as athletes from various states gathered for the 38th National Games.
3 mins
England Keep T20 Series Alive Despite Varun's Fifer
The visitors got their first win of the series thanks to a brilliant effort by the bowlers
3 mins
Virat reconnects with his home base after 12 years
It had been 12 long years since Virat Kohli last turned out for Delhi in Ranji Trophy, but watching him laugh and stroll around the Arun Jaitley Stadium and play alongside his teammates here on Tuesday, it felt as though he had never left.
2 mins
Trisha Scores First Ever Ton in Women's U-19 WC
Opener Trisha Gongadi etched her name in the record books by scoring the first ever century in women's U-19 T20 World Cup that powered India into the semi-finals with a 150-run victory over Scotland.
1 min
Lessee jewellers' MDs, contractor among nine booked for Mehfil building collapse
Twenty-two days after the catastrophic collapse of Chandigarh's iconic Mehfil building, police have booked nine individuals tied to Malabar Gold and Diamonds for allegedly orchestrating unauthorised structural modifications in the building that led to destruction of the property worth crores.
2 mins
UT seeks power employees from Punjab, Haryana
Apprehending that the UT power department employees will go on a 10-day strike from January 29 to February 7, the UT administration has prepared a detailed contingency plan to address major power disruptions.
1 min
BJP Hopes To Bounce Back After Twin Upsets By AAP-Congress Combine
The upcoming Chandigarh mayoral election, set for January 30, has turned into a fierce political contest as the BJP ramps up its efforts, hoping to reclaim the coveted mayoral seat.
2 mins
Consider Voting By Show Of Hands: HC To Administrator
The Punjab and Haryana high court has requested the UT administrator to consider allowing voting for mayoral polls of the Chandigarh municipal corporation through show of hands, instead of the present practice of secret ballot.
1 min
Youth Crushed to Death Under Crane
A 25-year-old man was crushed to death under a hydra crane in the Industrial Area, Phase 7 Mohali, said police.
1 min
Cop Who Was Fired Upon Booked For Extortion, Snatching
Assailant following his arrest alleges the cop had snatched his gold chain & drugs after stopping him at the naka; also 'extorted' money from him a week before shooting incident
2 mins
UT health dept hikes pay offered to attract doctors for vacant posts
Dept is looking to hire 18 medical officers and 14 specialists through the National Health Mission for government health facilities in Chandigarh
1 min
Burglar Strikes at Advocate's Locked House in Mohali
An advocate who was away with his family to Amritsar returned to a burgled house in Phase 9 on Monday.
1 min
NGT Panel Finds Ghaggar River Unsafe for Bathing
Panel flags high biochemical oxygen demand values at upstream and downstream points of Sukhna Choe
2 mins
Committee Told to Reassess Financial Viability by Feb 18
Panel Presented Its Report on Tuesday, Citing the Project Is Feasible for the Tricity
1 min
GCE Teacher, PhD Scholar Get Patent on Herbal Formulation for Diabetes Mgmt
The Patent Will Contribute to Global Fight Against Diabetes
1 min
Finally, Mohali civic body allots five ad tenders in its sixth attempt
After municipal corporation (MC) failed to allot ₹31-crore advertisement tender five times in a row and later reduced the amount to ₹28.5 crore, the civic body on Tuesday finally allotted five separate tenders worth ₹27.78 crore to a Ludhiana-based company in the sixth attempt.
1 min
Work on boosting revenue, Kataria reiterates to MC
TELLS MC TO ENHANCE REVENUE BY OPTIMISING PROPERTY TAX RECEIPT, COLLECTION OF ARREARS OF PROPERTY TAX AND WATER CHARGES
2 mins
Warden Removed Over Caste Discrimination Allegations; Probe On
The warden of Boys Hostel Number 5 at Panjab University (PU) was removed from his post on Tuesday after a research scholar at the university lodged a complaint against Professor JS Sehrawat alleging caste-based discrimination.
1 min
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