Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 03, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 03, 2025

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In this issue
February 03, 2025
UK to become 1st country to criminalise AI child abuse tools as min unveils landmark legislation
Crackdown on child abuse
1 min
5 Killed, 35 Hurt as Bus Falls into Gorge in Gujarat
Five people were killed and 35 others were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a 35-foot-deep gorge in Dang district of Gujarat on Sunday, police said.
1 min
Trump Slaps Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China
Trump triggers tariff wars
2 mins
2 Gangsters Injured in Encounter With Police
Two gangsters in police custody were injured in an exchange of fire after they allegedly attacked the accompanying cops during a weapon recovery exercise at Dera Baba Nanak on Sunday.
1 min
BJP Panel Lashes Out at AAP Govt, Seeks Probe by Central Agencies
A six-member panel formed by BJP national president JP Nadda visited Amritsar on Sunday to probe the January 26 vandalism of Ambedkar statue and demanded an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
1 min
Arrest rape accused by Feb 11 or remain present in court: HC to DGP, home secy
The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the director general of police (DGP), Punjab, and state's home secretary to remain present in the court on February 11, if a Ferozepur businessman, who is accused of rape and on the run for four years, is not arrested by the police.
2 mins
Centre's Pilot Project Aims at Improving Grain Quality
Also, ethanol producers may get cheaper raw material as in the wake of short supply of maize, industry has been demanding rice as an alternative source
2 mins
Firms fined in Canada for being non-compliant
OF THE OVER 400 FIRMS FOUND TO BE NON-COMPLIANT, 10% ARE BELIEVED TO BE RUN BY INDO-CANADIANS
1 min
Delhi Assembly Polls: Haryana Declares Holiday on Feb 5
The Haryana government on Sunday declared February 5, the day Delhi goes to polls to elect a new assembly, as a paid holiday in all public offices, academic institutions, boards and corporations.
1 min
Even ministers, MLAs unhappy: Vij takes fresh swipe at CM Saini
CM must listen to voices of people, ministers, says transport minister
2 mins
Toll Rises to 10, Search Ops Continue to Trace 2 People
With the retrieval of another body on Sunday evening, the death toll in the Bhakra Canal accident in Haryana's Fatehabad district rose to 10, officials said.
1 min
JNU Prof Among Seven Held by CBI
Officials Said ₹37 Lakh in Cash, Six Laptops, One iPhone 16 Pro Mobile Phone Recovered
1 min
Gangster, on the run for 3 yrs, held at IGI
Gangster Joginder Geong was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday, six months after he was held in Philippines and later deported to India, police said on Sunday, adding that Geong has been on the run for three years and was involved in over 25 cases in Delhi-NCR.
1 min
Bus runs over tollbooth worker on Sohna-Gurugram highway
INQUIRY REVEALED THAT THE MARUTI ALTO COLLIDED WITH STATIONARY TRUCK DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY
3 mins
35-Year-Old Woman Kidnaps Baby From Hospital, Arrested
A 35-year-old woman allegedly kidnapped a three-month-old boy from the Safdarjung Hospital last week, took him home, and told the family that she had delivered the baby, all after months of faking pregnancy.
1 min
Cong stakes claim to Delhi on 'development legacy'
Days ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress ramped up its poll campaign with senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge addressing public gatherings across the Capital.
1 min
Congress Raps AAP On Delhi Education Claims, Pollution
The Congress on Sunday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP’s) education model, alleging the tall claims made by the government were an eyewash and that the number of Class 12 graduates declined under the current regime, when compared to Sheila Dikshit’s tenure as Delhi chief minister.
1 min
AAP leaders seek 4th term for Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit the Capital campaign trail hard on the last Sunday before the Delhi Assembly elections, pitching hard for people to choose Arvind Kejriwal as their chief minister for continued developmental works and \"people-first\" policies.
1 min
BJP in outreach blitzkrieg ahead of last campaign day
Defence Minister held rallies in Laxmi Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, and Chandni Chowk, where he highlighted issues of 'lack' of development
1 min
Political parties deploy allies to woo electorate
Political parties flexed their star power on the last Sunday in the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, roping in popular faces, allied parties and celebrities to reach out to the widest possible voter base for the February 5 polls.
1 min
At Delhi rally, Modi hails 'friendliest budget' ever
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2025, calling it the \"friendliest budget for the middle class in the history of the country\", and doubled down on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government for its alleged \"failure of policies, rampant corruption, and false promises\", while appealing to the people to help form a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi.
1 min
Festivals teach us to respect Mother Nature
Basant Panchami heralds the spring season.
2 mins
Portals of Badrinath Dham to open in May
The portals of Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand will be opened at 6am on May 4.
1 min
Himachal Sees 84% Rain Deficit in Jan
Himachal Pradesh recorded an 84% rainfall deficit in January as it received only 13.3 mm of actual rainfall against a normal of 85.3 mm, marking the ninth lowest January rainfall since 1901.
1 min
Rajouri: Experts from AIIMS Record Patients' Clinical History
The five-member team will collect samples from Badhaal village to ascertain the cause of toxicity
2 mins
HP to have common cadre for faculty
COLLEGE-SPECIFIC CADRE SYSTEM IS BEING CURRENTLY FOLLOWED FOR FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
1 min
Slugfest over MoS's 'upper caste' remark
Union minister of state Suresh Gopi's comment on Sunday that \"upper caste\" members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio and vice versa has triggered widespread criticism, with the ruling front and the Opposition calling him a \"piper of the chaturvarna\" (caste system), and demanding his removal from the Union ministry.
1 min
Hitch for Isro mission, but Plan B in the works
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro) 100th satellite launch has encountered a technical setback four days after liftoff from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
1 min
NIA Arrests Man Wanted in 2022 Bengal Blast Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an accused in a December 2022 explosion case in West Bengal's Bhupatinagar, in which three people were killed when crude bombs were being made at the house of one Rajkumar Manna, officials aware of the development said on Sunday.
1 min
SC to Hear Today Petition Seeking Safety Measures for Devotees
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking implementation of specific guidelines and regulations to ensure safety of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh where at least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a stampede on January 29.
1 min
New CRPF Chief Singh Reviews Anti-Maoist Ops in Chhattisgarh
The newly appointed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general GP Singh arrived in Chhattisgarh on Saturday to assess anti-Maoist operations, making it his first outstation visit within 48 hours of taking charge of India's largest paramilitary force.
1 min
Agnipath budget up 32% as scheme expanded
The government has allocated ₹11,039 crore for the Agnipath scheme for short-term induction of soldiers in the three services in the defence budget 2025-26, an increase of more than 32% over the revised estimates last year to cater for the growing numbers, documents show.
1 min
8 Maoists killed in C'garh carried ₹16 lakh bounty
SLAIN MAOISTS BELONGED TO GANGLOOR AREA COMMITTEE OF THE WEST BASTAR DIVISION
1 min
Engaged with US, expect no tariff threat: Officials
The Trump administration's decision to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China is unlikely to have any immediate direct impact on India's external economy, and as India and America are closely engaged to resolve differences through dialogue, no direct future threat is expected, people aware of the development said.
2 mins
SC TO HEAR TODAY PETITION SEEKING SAFETY MEASURES FOR DEVOTEES
The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday said it has put into place a special crowd management plan named \"Operation Eleven\" for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh.
3 mins
Budget's First Steps for Securing Gig Workers
The announcement in the budget that gig workers will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and be registered with the e-Shram portal is a welcome push towards securing this rapidly growing segment of work.
1 min
Destabilising the global economy
Trump may have set off a tariff war that will trigger chaos & disruption that affects the world
2 mins
Middle class holds the key in Delhi elections
In the run up to the Delhi assembly polls, all contenders have claimed to be champions of the poor, announcing a slew of welfare promises.
3 mins
Budget's Viksit Bharat Push in Jobs, Energy & R&D Focus
There were heightened expectations from Union Budget 2025-26 regarding building on the momentum of last year's nine budget priorities—and it has delivered.
3 mins
Canada, China, Mexico Hit Back in Trade War
Canada and Mexico vowed to hit back at the US after President Donald Trump followed through on threats to impose 25% tariffs on imports of their goods, instigating a trade war that's set to reshape global supply chains.
5 mins
Musk's Doge Gains Access to Sensitive Treasury Data
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), run by President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.
1 min
Foreign Investors Likely To Press Sell Button This Week
Lower Corporate Profitability, Concerns Over Falling Rupee Fuel Selling In Market
2 mins
Electricity Consumption Rises 2.7% in Jan
India's power consumption increased by just 2.7% to 137.49 billion units (BU) in January as use of heating appliances like heater and geysers reduced owing to above normal temperatures.
1 min
U-19 T20 WC: India women retain title with flawless run
India women defend title beating South Africa by nine wickets in one-sided final in Kuala Lumpur
3 mins
J&K Enter Ranji Trophy Quarters With 182-Run Victory Over Baroda
Jammu and Kashmir, who recently shocked 42-time champions Mumbai by five wickets in their backyard, progressed to the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals with a memorable 182-run win over Baroda in Vadodara.
1 min
Davis Cup: India Blank Togo 4-0, Secure Place in World Group I
Spectators had barely filled up the 4,000-seater RK Khanna Tennis Stadium when India won the Davis Cup World Group I playoff against Togo, blanking the African nation 4-0 here on Sunday.
1 min
Pragg defeats Gukesh to emerge Tata Steel champ
It came down to two Indian co-leaders in the final round of the Tata Steel Masters – reigning world champion D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.
2 mins
Abhishek's rapid fire ton seals India's 4-1 series win
A new-look Indian side has taken over from the seasoned campaigners who won the T20 World Cup last year.
2 mins
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