Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 06, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 06, 2025
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February 06, 2025
Trump plan: Take over Gaza, make it 'Riviera'
US President Donald Trump has declared that the US will take over the Gaza Strip and turn it into the \"Riviera of the Middle East\" while all Palestinians should permanently leave the land to \"nice homes\" in Egypt and Jordan.
2 mins
Family relieved as son back but mortgaged house a big worry
Gurpreet Singh, 39, of Kapurthala's Tarf Behbal Bahadur village sneaked into the US around six months ago illegally through a donkey route. His family was in shock after hearing the news of his deportation on Wednesday morning.
1 min
Agents promised legal entry, took ₹42L from us
The family of Harwinder Singh from Tahli village in Hoshiarpur district had barely begun celebrating his safe entry into the US when their joy was shattered by the news that he had been deported.
1 min
Abrupt end to Mohali man's hunt for greener pastures
The crumbling house of Pardeep Singh, 21, is a testament to the lengths some people are willing to go to reach foreign shores.
1 min
Bholath Woman Paid ₹1 Cr To Reunite With Husband In US
Lovepreet Kaur, 30, of Bholath in Kapurthala district left for the United States along with her 10-year-old son on January 2 but was caught at the US-Mexico border. She was attempting to reunite with her husband, who is already in the US for the past few years, but the reunion couldn't happen.
1 min
Amritsar farmer sold 2.5 acres, paid agents ₹55L to send his son abroad
Swaran Singh, the father of 23-year-old Akashdeep Singh, from the border village of Rajatal in Amritsar district is both relieved and anxious.
1 min
Set Up Rehab Fund for Deportess: NAPA
Warring blames Modi, Mann for deportations
1 min
41% of Punjab Youth Accepted Corporate Offers
4,920 Candidates from Punjab and Haryana Received 6,732 Internship Offers from Partner Companies
2 mins
Vij Isn't Upset, He Just Speaks His Mind: Khattar
Days after Haryana minister Anil Vij issued several statements critical of his own government and CM Nayab Saini, Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said that Vij isn't upset, and he bluntly speaks his mind.
1 min
23,000 Tablets Missing, Drug Issued to Dead Patient: Report
Probe Also Says That Addicts' Dose Was Increased Without Doctors' Nod
2 mins
Lone AAP Councillor Bags Bathinda Mayor's Post
Within minutes of being sworn in as a first-time councillor, 26-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Padamjeet Singh Mehta was elected mayor of Bathinda on Wednesday afternoon.
1 min
Congress remains bullish, expects 'surprising' result
The Delhi Congress was in a bullish mood on Wednesday, dismissing the results of exit polls — which predicted anywhere between 0 and 3 seats for the party — and expressing confidence of bettering its seat share and posting a \"surprising result\" come February 8, the counting day.
1 min
Polling Done, Wait Begins
After the voting ended at 6pm on Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the people of Delhi have voted for change as the exit polls suggested an edge for them.
1 min
Many polling booths showcase innovation
Polling staff dressed as astronauts, live pottery sessions, puppet shows, free saplings and crèche facility to assist parents visiting polling centres with young kids were among the key highlights of the voting day in Delhi on Wednesday.
1 min
India's 1st bravery award winner steps out to vote
Harish Chandra Mehra, 83, the first recipient of India's National Bravery Award in 1958 and the first civilian to march in the Republic Day Parade a year later, cast his vote in Chandni Chowk on Wednesday but faced several difficulties.
1 min
Confident that we will come back to power in city: AAP
As polling came to an end, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionaries breathed a sigh of relief.
1 min
Capital's Who's Who Exercise Franchise
Several prominent political leaders and bureaucrats in Delhi came out in the early morning hours to vote and motivate others to vote in the assembly elections.
2 mins
IIT-Roorkee student found dead in hostel
A 19-year-old engineering student of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, was allegedly found dead in her hostel room, police officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that they suspected it to be a case of suicide.
1 min
11 Held in Gataru Gang Leader's Murder Case
Was Shot Dead by Car-Borne Shooters at Jammu
1 min
Abolition of 700 Posts: Power Dept Employees Stage Protest
Facing a financial crunch, the Himachal government is preparing to abolish about 700 posts in the Electricity Board.
1 min
Police Ready Action Plan To Target Gangsters, Criminals
The deputy inspector general of Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, on Wednesday devised an action plan under 'operation clean up' against criminals and gangsters.
1 min
Step Up Fight Against Terrorism in J&K: Shah
Union home minister chairs review meeting on security situation
1 min
VB files FIR in Theog water supply scam
THE PROBE HAD POINTED OUT DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE SUSPENDED ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS, & JAL SHAKTI DEPT OFFICIALS
1 min
Water table depleting rapidly in Punjab, 67% wells register dip
Of the 174 wells monitored in Punjab over the past five years, 67.2%, or 117 have registered a dip in water level, according to data shared by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Raj Bhushan Choudhary in the Rajya Sabha on February 3.
1 min
Higher reaches of HP receive fresh snowfall
After a significant change in weather on Tuesday, the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while rainfall was also experienced at many locations in the state.
1 min
HRY'S 'NAYAAB' ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN GOES VIRAL
BATHINDA: A murder accused was shot dead following a series of altercations with his neighbour, who had installed CCTV cameras at his house in Bhai Rupa village, about 40km from Bathinda, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
BJP to fight municipal polls on party symbol, says Saini
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION ANNOUNCED ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 2 IN SEVEN OUT OF 11 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
1 min
Make Public Service Centres Infant-Friendly, Says Human Rights Panel
Haryana Human rights commission (HHRC) has directed citizen resources information department (CRID) to ensure infant-friendly facilities at post-offices and other public service centres.
1 min
Haryana NCR Delineation Under Central Govt Review
The proposed fresh delineation of national capital region (NCR) boundaries in Haryana are being reviewed by the Central government.
1 min
Jaipur cops trace SIM card, mobile phone
'USED IN LAWRENCE BISHNOI JAIL INTERVIEW'
1 min
12 IAS, 67 HCS officers transferred in Haryana
JHAJJAR ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SALONI SHARMA WAS POSTED AS ADC, BHIWANI
1 min
Tirupati trust acts against 18 Christian employees
THE EMPLOYEES WERE 'PRACTISING AND PARTICIPATING NON-HINDU RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES', THE ORDER ISSUED BY TTD ON FEBRUARY 1 SAID
1 min
4 Noida Schools Receive Bomb Threat Mails; Hoax, Say Cops
Four private schools in Noida received bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, but after thorough searches, police declared them hoaxes.
1 min
Manipur CM, MLAs Rush To Delhi, Meet With Shah Likely
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, three ministers and four other legislators from the state left for the Capital on Wednesday amid speculation surrounding a potential meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday.
1 min
Focus on IAF's transport fleet ahead of Aero India
Embraer is excited to be back at Aero India as we showcase the KC-390 Millennium and broad portfolio of defence and security solutions...EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY
2 mins
Uttarakhand registers first live-in couple under the UCC regulations
While a couple has successfully registered under UCC, five applications are still in the process, the Uttarakhand home secretary said
1 min
Minor Sexually Assaulted In Goa, One Arrested
The Goa police have arrested a 59-year-old man on charges of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy at Tivim in north Goa, police said.
1 min
Asaram's 4 aides booked for molestation
A 56-year-old woman has accused four members of the legal team of self-styled godman and convicted rapist Asaram Bapu's Jodhpur Ashram of molesting her, police officials said on Wednesday.
1 min
Milkipur, Erode seats log over 65% turnouts
Bypolls to the Milkipur assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh and Erode East in Tamil Nadu concluded on Wednesday with each recording 65.35% and 67.97% turnouts, respectively, according to provisional data released by the Election Commission till 11pm.
1 min
Symbol of peace': Tributes pour in for Aga Khan
A wave of sorrow swept the Shia Ismaili community on Tuesday night with news of the passing of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the community.
2 mins
Constitution Under Attack From BJP-RSS Combine: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Constitution was under \"attack\" from the BJP-RSS combine, which, he said was trying to hoodwink people by a show of deference towards Dalit icons like BR Ambedkar.
1 min
NAAC Debars 7 Inspection Panel Members Arrested in Graft Case
Terming the Bribery Incident 'Shocking', NAAC Launched Probe into Past Visits by the Accused Members to Colleges and Universities
2 mins
After 27 yrs, SC clears man of rape charges
The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man who underwent a 27-year-long legal ordeal for allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman — who is now his wife of 21 years and the mother of their four children — noting that continuing to uphold his conviction would cause greater injustice, given the peculiar circumstances of the case.
2 mins
6 Non-BJP States Oppose Draft UGC Rules on VCs
Ministers from six opposition-ruled states on Wednesday passed a resolution rejecting the draft UGC regulations introduced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in January, and arguing that the proposed rules undermine the autonomy of state governments.
2 mins
Leave Gaza to Palestinians
Trump's proposal to develop the territory without its legitimate residents is a fraught idea
2 mins
Standing with Rushdie, protecting free speech
On August 12, 2022, a US-Lebanese citizen, Hadi Matar stabbed Salman Rushdie, now 77, multiple times when the celebrated author of Indian origin was introduced at a literary gathering in Chautauqua Institution near New York.
1 min
On marriage equality, pointers from Bangkok
The day United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an executive order to erase protections given to LGBTQ+ persons in his country, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian nation and third in Asia (after Taiwan and Nepal) to legally recognise same-sex marriage.
3 mins
What the DeepSeek disruption is all about
Recently, Chinese Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek introduced its latest large language model, R1, sending shockwaves through the tech industry.
4 mins
Lessons from history for republic of rajas
The history of monarchies remains pertinent for the modern republic: Where there are political dynasties, evils of disunity and incompetence are never far behind
4 mins
Court Asks Govt If Motor Vehicle Data Can Be Integrated To Track Violations
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on the feasibility of having all information about motor vehicles on a single platform for swift electronic surveillance of traffic violations and data integration of overaged, uninsured and polluting vehicles.
1 min
DGCA Transfers Official Over Violation of Training Norms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has transferred its Director of Flight Training over allegations of intentional violations of critical flight training regulations.
1 min
HC sends notices to banks on Mallya's debt recovery claims
The Karnataka high court on Wednesday issued a notice to banks on a petition filed by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, who sought a statement detailing the outstanding dues of him, United Breweries Holdings Limited (UBHL, now in liquidation) and other certificate debtors, claiming that the ₹6,200 crore debt he owed to banks has been recovered \"multiple times over\".
1 min
SC Urges CJI to Clarify on Surrender Exemptions
The Bench Called for Uniformity in Adherence to SC Rules, 2013, That Lay Down Procedure in the Matter
2 mins
Services PMI Falls to Lowest in 2 Years
Growth in India's services activity, as measured by the services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), fell to its lowest in over two years in January due to muted demand and softer increase in sales and output, according to a release from S&P Global on Wednesday.
1 min
BYJU'S DIRECTORS CONTEST NCLT RULING IN NCLAT
Suspended directors of the bankrupt edtech firm Byju's have approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging a Bengaluru insolvency court's decision to reinstate its lenders as financial creditors while failing to rule on its ₹158 crore settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
1 min
NSE expects Sebi to act again to curb F&O frenzy
AVERAGE DAILY TRADED VOLUME IN NSE'S EQUITY FUTURES SEGMENT FELL 15% TO ₹1,71,825 CRORE
2 mins
Trump withdraws US from key UN bodies
THE US PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTED \"TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL\" OF THE UN BUT SAID IT IS \"NOT BEING WELL RUN\"
2 mins
Palestinians snub Trump, vow to stay in Gaza's ruins
Gazans criticised US President Donald Trump's plan to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians elsewhere, vowing to never leave the ruins of their homes in the coastal enclave that Trump wants to turn into a \"Riviera of the Middle East\".
2 mins
Cummins Likely To Miss CT Due To Ankle Problem
Australia captain Pat Cummins is \"hugely unlikely\" for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday.
1 min
Good to see young Indian women cricketers have power to hit sixes
Harmanpreet Kaur wanted to \"slow down\" after relentless cricket late last year.
3 mins
Form of senior batters the focus in series vs England
The three-match ODI series against England will feel like a trial ahead of the Champions Trophy
3 mins
World body slams 'interference' by IOA in Indian Golf Union polls
The International Golf Federation (IGF) on Wednesday came down hard on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for \"interference\" in the elections of Indian Golf Union (IGU).
1 min
Is missing left-hander a chink in India's batting?
Based on evidence of India's thrilling 2023 World Cup campaign, they have a specialist for every batting position.
3 mins
Now, Retd Teachers at PU Can Serve as Guest Faculty Till 65
Even as teachers of Panjab University (PU) have gone to court regarding enhancing the age of superannuation of teachers to 65, PU has issued a circular informing that now superannuated teachers will be considered for guest faculty, provided they are aged under 65.
1 min
Teen held for stabbing 17-year-old to death
Two days after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death by multiple youths in Baltana on Monday, police arrested another accused—a 16-year-old boy—on Wednesday.
1 min
Snatchers target lawyer outside her house in Ph-11
Two people lost their mobile phones and other valuables in different snatching incidents in Mohali and Chandigarh on Wednesday and Tuesday, respectively.
1 min
Litigants Suffer as Lawyers Go on Strike at District Courts
Scores of litigants suffered on Wednesday as advocates of the district courts went on an indefinite strike to mark their protest against the Punjab police over manhandling and registration of a case against two advocates in Sirhind.
1 min
Speeding Tipper Snuffs Out Cyclist's Life
A cyclist was killed after being hit by a tipper truck near the Sector 66-67 chowk on Wednesday.
1 min
Overnight rain helps improve air quality
The city received a refreshing 4 mm of rain on the intervening night between Tuesday and Wednesday due to an active Western Disturbance, leading to a significant improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI).
1 min
2 Capitol Complex Projects Get Thumbs Down From IIT Roorkee
Negative assessment report has effectively derailed UT administration's plan to approach UNESCO with revised draft to reconsider projects suspended in September 2023
2 mins
No Pay for Staff Striking Work: MC Chief
Acting tough against employees going on strike, municipal commissioner Amit Kumar on Wednesday imposed the principle of \"No-work, no-pay\", while deciding that FIRs will also be lodged against those found hindering workers from performing duty.
1 min
New Fracture Named After PGIMER's Pioneering Ortho Surgeon
In a first, a fracture's name has been attributed to an Indian orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sandeep Patel and co-author of a paper on the same--Dr Siddharth Sharma.
1 min
Startup Workshop to Foster Women-Led Innovation Held
A tech startup connect-and-grow workshop, focusing on fostering women-led innovation and entrepreneurship was held at Panjab University on Tuesday.
1 min
ASI booked for ‘torturing’ man in custody
PUNJAB STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HAD ORDERED A PROBE INTO THE MATTER IN 2017
1 min
Mohali Police Launch Hunt for Cyber Swindler
Six months after a Phase-10 resident lost ₹1.26 lakh from his credit card, Mohali cyber crime police on Wednesday registered a cheating case against an unknown person.
1 min
Patients Suffer as Vacant Chemist Shops at GMSH Fail to Find Takers
Due to high rent, two of the three private chemist shops have attracted no bidder, forcing patients to wait in long queues at the sole operational shop
2 mins
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