Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 05, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Trump Sends First Batch of Illegal Immigrants to India
A Military Transport Aircraft, Carrying Over 100 Indian Immigrants, Is Set to Land in Amritsar Today
1 min
Modi links caste, dynasty in attack on Oppn, Rahul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over issues of dynasty politics, welfare of marginalised castes, poverty alleviation and foreign policy as he characterised the Opposition as people with no ground connect and underlined that his government respected the Constitution and imbibed democratic spirit.
1 min
Yadav Empanelled for DG Post at Centre
Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav was on Monday empanelled for holding the post of director general (DG) in a central police organisation or agency.
2 mins
Most of Delhi's pollution in Oct-Nov locally created: Study
STUBBLE BURNING IN PUNJAB AND HARYANA ACCOUNTED FOR ONLY 14% OF DELHI POLLUTION DURING OCTOBER-NOVEMBER IN 2022
2 mins
Farmers To Protest Outside MPs' Houses Against Agri Policy On Feb 9
The Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Dakaunda) said it would hold protests outside the residences of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs and submit a memorandum to them on February 9, demanding immediate repeal of the National Agriculture Market policy.
1 min
Over 87 Lakh Ayushman Cards Issued in Punjab, Nadda Tells RS
A total of 87.94 lakh Ayushman cards have been issued in Punjab, including Vay Vandana cards, till January 30 this year, Union health minister JP Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
1 min
Mann: Cops to be held accountable for crimes in their areas
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said police officers would be held accountable for major crimes taking place in the areas under their jurisdiction.
1 min
Ex-SHO Among Two Awarded Life Term in 1992 Fake Encounter Case
CBI probe found that police falsely implicated 2 youths in murder of a minister's son and killed them in a 'staged' encounter in Amritsar village
3 mins
Akal Takht-constituted panel seeks clarity on SAD's membership drive from Bhundar
The Akal Takht constituted seven-member committee led by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami, in its maiden meeting on Tuesday, invited Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar seeking clarity on month-long membership drive initiated by the party on January 20.
1 min
2 Held in '17 Multi-Crore Bank Fraud Case
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Satnam Singh and Sarabjit Singh Numbardar for their involvement in a multi-crore scam at the State Bank of Patiala (now State Bank of India), Sultanpur Lodhi branch in Kapurthala district.
2 mins
Free Competitive Exam Coaching In SBS Nagar
The administration of Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar has launched 'Mission Pragati', under which youth will be provided with crash course free of cost to clear competitive examinations.
1 min
Punjab-Origin Man Using Fake Police Uniform Jailed For Three Years In UK
A Delhi court has granted bail to Inderpal Singh Gaba, a UK national accused of involvement in the 2023 attack on the Indian high commission in London, after finding no substantial evidence linking him to the vandalism or secessionist activities during the incident.
2 mins
US Should Have Given Them Permanent Residency: Dhaliwal
With a US military plane carrying around 200 'illegal' immigrants set to land at the Amritsar airport on Wednesday, Punjab NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal is likely to receive the state natives at the airport.
1 min
State Opposes Hawara's Plea in SC for Transfer to Punjab Jail
Punjab AG says Hawara was relying on state prison manual, which was not applicable to him as he was tried in Chandigarh and was lodged in a jail there
2 mins
Forex Trader Robbed of ₹27L, One Arrested
Three motorcycle-borne youths robbed a bag containing ₹27 lakh from an owner of a Jalandhar-based forex company.
1 min
Sanitation Scam: Two Junior Engineers Arrested
A team of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said that they have arrested two junior engineers (JEs) for their alleged involvement in the sanitation scam of Kaithal zila parishad in 2021.
1 min
Anil Vij, perpetual dissenter, at it again
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana virtually had a free run during its 10-year rule due to absence of an effective Opposition. So, when former Congress leader Chitra Sarwara recently said that there was no need for an Opposition in the BJP ruled Haryana till the time cabinet minister, Anil Vij was in the party, she wasn't off the mark.
2 mins
If Militancy Has Ended, Incidents Like Kulgam Shouldn't Happen: Farooq
Close on the heels of Kulgam terror attack that left an ex-serviceman dead and his wife and daughter injured, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday questioned the central government's claims that terrorism has been eradicated in Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
5 Live-In Couples Apply for UCC Registration, Many Fear Scrutiny
It (data) is stored virtually; a data breach or cyberattack can't be ruled out WOMAN IN LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP
1 min
SC rejects NHAI plea, says owners entitled to solatium, interest
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the NHAI application seeking to limit compensation benefits for landowners whose properties were acquired between 1997 and 2015 for highway projects, upholding that these landowners are entitled to solatium and interest to reinforce the principle of fair compensation.
1 min
7 Municipal Corporations to Go to Polls on March 2
Elections for four municipal councils, 21 municipal committees will also be held: Poll panel
1 min
Interfaith couple faces threats after marriage notice circulated online
An interfaith couple, who were provided six-week police protection on an order from Uttarakhand high court in December last year, alleged threat to lives after their notice for marriage under the Special Marriage Act, carrying their photos and personal details, went viral on social media.
1 min
Shah Discusses J&K Security Situation With Top Officials
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which has witnessed a few terror incidents in the recent past, sources said.
1 min
Atishi and BJP file counter complaints of MCC violations
Delhi chief minister Atishi, along with 50-70 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters, was named in an FIR filed by the Delhi Police for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Kalkaji in the early hours of Tuesday.
1 min
Ex-Serviceman Killing: J&K Police Detain Dozens of Suspects
A day after the killing of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay in Kulgam, the J&K Police have detained dozens of people for questioning.
1 min
Kejriwal Complains to EC About 'Hooliganism'
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal met top officials of the Election Commission of India (EC) on Tuesday to complain about alleged instances of \"violence\", \"hooliganism\", and contended that large-scale \"voter suppression\" may be used in Delhi with hours to go for Wednesday's assembly elections.
1 min
Chasing the high-flyer with strings attached
After superannuating from university a couple of years ago, I vacated my official accommodation on the campus and shifted to the house I had painstakingly built in a relatively upmarket locality of Amritsar.
2 mins
In Delhi, 100,000 poll officers on ground on election day
With the Delhi assembly elections set for Wednesday, the Election Commission (EC) of India has deployed nearly 100,000 polling personnel — comprising 8,715 volunteers — across 13,766 voting stations at 2,696 locations in the Capital.
1 min
BJP MP Moves Privilege Notice Against LOP In LS
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to initiate breach of privilege proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the House, Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader of distorting \"historical and substantive facts\" and attempting to \"ridicule\" the country during a speech.
1 min
Read book on Nehru-JFK meetings: PM's dig at Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined his vision for building a Viksit Bharat (developed India) as he lauded the Union government for saving \"lakhs of crores of rupees\" by preventing corruption and detailed the efforts his administration took to help marginalised groups, women, farmers and young people.
4 mins
Prez's speech did not address real concerns of people: Oppn
BJD MP SASMIT PATRA SAID THAT PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS FULL OF EMPTY RHETORIC
1 min
Irresponsible politics: Rajnath slams Gandhi over remarks on China
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for misquoting the army chief on the India-China border situation during a speech in Parliament a day earlier, saying the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha made \"false allegations\" in the House and was indulging in \"irresponsible politics\".
1 min
Govt hiding number of Kumbh deaths: SP chief
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's \"double-engine\" government was hiding the number of deaths in the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, demanding strict disciplinary action against those trying to cover up the alleged mismanagement in organising the religious event.
3 mins
Parl committee raises concern over proposed higher edu regulator
THE PARL PANEL RECOMMENDED THAT A SIMPLIFIED HIERARCHY OF REGULATORY BODIES WOULD BE MORE EFFECTIVE
1 min
Pal defends deletion of parts of Oppn's dissent on Waqf report
BJP lawmaker and chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) discussing the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal, responded to claims by opposition leaders that only edited versions of their dissent notes were carried and said that the substantive parts of their objections were carried; \"personal abuses\" weren't, and that after the adoption of the report, there is no scope for changes.
1 min
UCC in Guj next? State sets bill plan in motion
The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee to evaluate and draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state, marking a significant step towards implementing a controversial legal measure that aims to establish uniform personal laws for all citizens regardless of religion.
2 mins
Bad Air Behind Rise In Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers, Finds Study
A new global analysis has found that there is an increase in lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked, raising particular concerns for countries like India where severe air pollution affects multiple states, especially during winter months.
1 min
Maoists Kill 2 Men in Bijapur on Suspicion of Being Informers
Maoists allegedly hacked to death two men, one of them their former colleague, at a village in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on the suspicion of being police informers, an official aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
1 min
Indian exporters to gain from US-China tariff war: Experts
Indian exporters are poised to gain from the ongoing US-China tariff war, with experts projecting overall exports to exceed $800 billion in FY26, aided by recent budget initiatives and potentially more competitive exports in the US market, government officials said.
1 min
Influencers falling prey to fake brand deals scam
Fake brand managers, false deals, access to private data, and all hell breaks loose.
2 mins
India-EU Ties Key Amid Global Shifts, Says EAM
The India-European Union (EU) relationship is more important than before at a time when the world is witnessing major shifts in areas ranging from politics to energy and technology, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
1 min
Kala Azar-free tag only a year away for India
OFFICIAL DATA SHOWS THE COUNTRY HAS MAINTAINED DISEASE LEVELS BELOW W.H.O.'S THRESHOLDS FOR 2 YEARS, ON TRACK FOR OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE IF THE TREND CONTINUES
3 mins
SC Summons M.P. Law Secy Over Poor Quality, Delayed Appeals
The Supreme Court has summoned the law secretary of Madhya Pradesh, expressing concern over the persistent delays and questionable merit of appeals filed by the state government before the top court.
1 min
DELHI HC ORDERS STATUS QUO ON ROHIT BAL'S ASSETS
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday asserted that his government was committed to using the findings of the latest caste survey conducted across the state to extend benefits to the backward classes in politics, education and employment.
2 mins
Necrophilia not an offence under law
SC WAS HEARING AN APPEAL BY THE K'TAKA GOVT AGAINST HC CALL TO ACQUIT AN ACCUSED OF RAPE CHARGES AFTER HE ENGAGED IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A CORPSE
2 mins
Shah May Meet Manipur Minister Ahead Of Session
The national and Manipur capitals were abuzz with speculation after it emerged that Y Khemchand, a cabinet minister in the N Biren Singh government, met with several other ministers and legislators, and was summoned to New Delhi for a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah.
2 mins
Can't detain foreigners for eternity: SC slams Assam
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union and Assam governments to expedite the deportation of 270 foreign nationals lodged in Assam's detention centres, asserting that holding them indefinitely was a \"violation of all human rights\".
3 mins
A dialogue of three musical streams
Chandrika Krishnamoorthy Tandon, despite early schooling in music, came into the limelight as a musician rather late.
1 min
Vote That Matters Beyond Delhi
Assembly poll results will resonate nationally, influence shape of Opposition coalitions
2 mins
India needs to be agile on self-reliance in aerospace
The unveiling of J-36, a sixth-generation fighter aircraft by China late last year, probably came as a Sputnik moment in its contest for air dominance with the U.S.
3 mins
When America goes to war against itself
Donald Trump is attacking the US State's ideology and institutions. The destruction is clear; the regeneration is to be seen
4 mins
Budget promise on BITs calls for five key changes
In her budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an important update regarding bilateral investment treaties (BITs).
3 mins
Trump Pauses Canada Tariffs After Talks With PM Trudeau
Canada will increase its spending on emergency border measures to CA$1.5 billion (approximately US$1.036 billion), appoint a border czar and declare drug cartels as terror organisations, as part of a deal to earn a 30-day reprieve from the tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.
1 min
Hamas: Talks Start on Second Phase of Gaza Truce Deal
Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the spokesperson for the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday.
1 min
China Strikes Back at US With Tariffs in Trade War Retaliation
Beijing said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10% levies on Chinese goods
2 mins
India's Palm Oil Imports Hit 14-Year Low as Rival Oils Gain
India's palm oil imports in January plunged to their lowest level in nearly 14 years as refiners replaced the tropical oil with cheaper rival soyoil because of negative refining margins for palm oil, five dealers said.
1 min
GST Council to Soon Take Decision on Rates, Number of Slabs: FM
The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.
1 min
Sensex, Nifty Post Biggest One-Day Gain
Indian shares posted their biggest one-day gain in a month on Tuesday, shrugging off the China-U.S. trade war fears that weighed on global stocks and focusing instead on the chance for a trade truce with the U.S., similar to Mexico and Canada.
1 min
SC Tells Centre To Take CBI Help To Probe Kabaddi Body's Problems
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that \"strong measures\" to oust persons who have monopolised sports bodies for personal gain cannot come at the cost of players losing out on representing the sport at international events.
1 min
Abhishek's Rampage and Need for Tweakers in T20s
When Abhishek Sharma was on the rampage at the Wankhede Stadium, I was thinking, which bowler in the world can possibly stop this carnage?
3 mins
Carlsen's Freestyle Chess gets Fide nod
In a statement on Tuesday, the world chess governing body, Fide, said that since the organisers of the 'Freestyle Chess Tour' have done away with all references to the \"World Championship\" title from its regulations, players wishing to participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour this year are no longer required to sign a waiver note.
1 min
England will struggle against Varun if they continue to attack, says Kevin Pietersen
In the T20I series, India's bowling strategy was clear - get England with spin.
3 mins
Woman Among Two Held for Carjacking
The police on Monday arrested two persons, including a woman, for allegedly robbing a cab driver of his Toyota Etios car besides ₹1,000 and a mobile phone near Diplast Chowk, Phase 5, Mohali.
1 min
Advisory council deliberates on city's pressing problems
Members suggest ways to strengthen governance, enhance transparency and accountability, optimise exiting infrastructure and improve sanitation
2 mins
No provision to grant ownership under rehabilitation schemes
MP ALSO ASKED ABOUT PLANS TO UPLIFT THE BAN ON PROPERTY CONVERSION FROM LEASEHOLD TO FREEHOLD
1 min
City's PGs Leave Much Room for Improvement
Most of these accommodations charge students a hefty amount but fail to ensure proper facilities or safety
3 mins
152 Await Seat Confirmation As Mahakumbh Special Train Leaves On Feb 9
As many as 152 devotees are on the waiting list for getting a seat in the special train going via Chandigarh to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from Himachal Pradesh's Amb Andaura railway station on February 9.
1 min
Man Booked for ₹8L Immigration Fraud
Accused Sahil Sandhu Is Said to Have Promised the Victim of Securing a Luxembourg Visa for Her Son
1 min
Pipeline work disrupts Tribune Chowk traffic
THE ROADS WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY AS WELL, AS PER AN ADVISORY ISSUED BY TRAFFIC POLICE
1 min
Mayor to Constitute 3 Key Committees on February 7
Babla Is Also Expected to Set Up Nine Special Sub-Committees in Coming Weeks
1 min
Sonu Nigam on Performing at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sonu Nigam talks about the time spent with President Droupadi Murmu and his first-ever concert with father and sister
1 min
Arjun Kapoor remembers mum on birth anniversary
Arjun Kapoor marked the birth anniversary of his mum, late Mona Shourie Kapoor, with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
1 min
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