Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 13, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025
Victims' families seek death penalty for Sajjan
Families of victims and Sikh leaders on Wednesday welcomed former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar's conviction in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case, demanding the harshest punishment to him.
2 mins
2 Carrying Drug Arrested Near Pak Border: BSF
Two \"smugglers\" carrying 1.1-kg heroin-like substance were arrested near the international border in Amritsar, the BSF's Punjab Frontier said on Wednesday.
1 min
On run for 2 years, man who received ₹12 crore ‘fraudulently’ arrested
Accused falsely proved presence of orchards on his land to claim land acquisition compensation: VB
2 mins
AAP Must Focus on Performance: Bajwa
After AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal told party workers to ramp up governance to be able to showcase the 'Punjab model', the leader of Opposition in the Punjab assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa took a jibe at Kejriwal and claimed that the AAP's Punjab model does not exist.
1 min
Will Take Part In Central Panel's Friday Meeting, Says Dallewal
Making agriculture sector profitable is must to stop youth's exodus, he says
2 mins
7-Member Panel Seeks Fresh Membership Drive
The seven-member Akal Takht-constituted committee is scheduled to meet Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar in Chandigarh on Thursday.
1 min
Passport office to clear 5,600 applications
The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Chandigarh, is organising a 75-day special camp from February 17 to June 10.
1 min
2 More FIRs Against Travel Agents
10 FIRs Have Been Filed So Far By ADGP Praveen Sinha-Headed SIT
2 mins
Haryana cracks down on online suppliers of abortion kits, two held
Two Uttar Pradesh-based online pharmacy owners were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly supplying medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kits to Gurugram following a joint operation by Haryana's Police and health department, which also seized 227 kits of the drug that cannot be sold without a prescription from a registered gynaecologist.
1 min
Mann's sprawling Jalandhar residence gets final touches
Last year, the CM had promised that he would stay in Jalandhar for 2 days in a week for people of Doaba and Majha
2 mins
Himachal govt plans to give tea tourism a major push
To tap into the tea tourism potential of the state, the Himachal Pradesh government is moving forward with plans to study the tea tourism model of West Bengal and frame a policy – which the stakeholders see as having a great potential to revitalise the tea industry.
3 mins
Pak troops suffer 'heavy casualties' amid truce violation in Poonch, say officials
Capt Karamjit Singh Bakshi of Ranchi, Naik Mukesh Manhas of Samba were killed in IED blast
4 mins
Pratibha to Meet High Command Soon
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) state president Pratibha Singh will soon visit New Delhi to meet the party high command on the issue of reconstitution of the committee that has been suspended since November 6.
2 mins
Theft Accused Dies in Custody, Police Seek Probe
A man arrested in connection with a theft case died at a hospital in Jammu on late Tuesday after complaining of chest pain while in police custody, said officials.
1 min
Omar Chairs Pre-Budget Meeting With Stakeholders
J&K chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah chaired a pre-budget meeting with several legislators of Kashmir at civil secretariat on Wednesday.
1 min
Passport Can't Be Denied Over Family's 'Militant Links': HC
Petitioner Said His Case Was Put On Hold By The CID On Grounds That His Brother Was Killed By The Security Forces In An Encounter
2 mins
3 J&K MLAs Submit Pvt Members' Bills Seeking Liquor Ban
Three J&K legislators have submitted bills in the assembly seeking a ban on the sale of alcohol in J&K.
1 min
Despite temp fluctuation, no harm to crop: Wheat institute
Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal on Wednesday said that despite the prevailing weather conditions where a sudden change of maximum temperature has been reported in some areas, the nights are cooler, the average temperature remains in the zone that is favourable for wheat crop.
1 min
AIIMS Bathinda Experts Perform Rare Surgery On Newborn To Remove Tumour
A newborn male child diagnosed with a rare sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) successfully underwent surgical excision at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda.
1 min
Vij replies to BJP's show-cause notice
Haryana minister and senior BJP leader Anil Vij on Wednesday responded to the show-cause notice issued to him by the BJP over his repeated targeting of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and state unit chief Mohan Lal Badoli.
1 min
Advt spending details: HC dismisses Punjab's plea seeking recall of order
Gives Four Weeks To Chief Secy To Collect Info And Submit It 3 Days Prior To March 11 Hearing
2 mins
Boy, 12, Nabbed for 'Rape Bid' on 8-Year-Old
A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday for allegedly kidnapping an eight-year-old girl from outside a primary school near Ghaziabad and attempting to sexually assault her, police said.
1 min
Two-Yr-Old Boy, Kidnapped in Capital, Rescued; 4 Held
A two-year-old boy was rescued 24 hours after being allegedly kidnapped by a couple in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas and sold to a husband and wife in Aligarh for ₹3 lakh, police said on Wednesday, adding four people were arrested in this connection.
1 min
Haryana's bucket challenge against drugs picks up pace
After a successful fortnight of its Nasha Mukt Jeevan Bucket Challenge that attracted more than 30 frontline influencers and garnered over 30 lakh views, the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has kickstarted the Break The Cycle Bucket Challenge in another attempt to nudge addicts to take the first step towards recovery.
2 mins
Student Stabbed In Brawl, 1 Held
A 22-year-old student of a private university in Noida was arrested for allegedly attacking a Jamia Millia Islamia student with a knife in a parking lot near New Friends Colony market on Monday night, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
3 Arrested For ₹1.5-Cr Jewellery Store Theft
A 31-year-old burglar broke into a prominent jewellery showroom in Lajpat Nagar's Central Market by scaling the rear wall, breaking into a bathroom on the first floor, and then gaining access to the main showroom, from where he decamped with jewellery worth ₹1.5 crore, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Most money spent in Faridkot, least in Nagaland in '24 polls: EC
TOTAL SPENDING IN FARIDKOT WAS ₹4.19 CR AND IN LONE NAGALAND SEAT WAS ₹28.76L
2 mins
'Illegitimate wife, faithful mistress': SC rap for Bombay HC over misogynistic labels used in alimony case order
SC HELD THAT SUCH TERMS VIOLATE WOMEN'S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND ARE DEEPLY INAPPROPRIATE
2 mins
Boost to defence ties: India offers rocket launcher
INDIA AND FRANCE WELCOME THE ONGOING TALKS ON MISSILES, HELICOPTER AND JET ENGINES
2 mins
Dokra Artwork Among Modi's Gifts to French Prez, First Lady
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday jointly inaugurated a new Indian consulate in Marseille
4 mins
SC Rejects Indrani's Travel Plea Over Risk of Absconding
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request from former media executive Indrani Mukerjea to travel abroad, expressing concern that she might not return to face trial for the alleged murder of her 25-year-old daughter, Sheena Bora, in 2012.
1 min
Access to schooling can't be hindered by citizenship status: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday underscored the fundamental right to education for all children, including those of Rohingya refugees, emphasizing that access to schooling should not be hindered by citizenship status.
1 min
SC Relaxes Conditions Set in '09 Over Height of School Buildings
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ended the stipulation that nursery and elementary schools in the country must be of a maximum height of up to two floors in view of the 2016 building bye-laws approved by the Centre permitting construction beyond this height.
1 min
HC calls AI 'a dangerous tool'
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a dangerous tool in anybody's hand, the Delhi high court remarked on Wednesday as it ordered the Union government to respond to a petition demanding a ban on DeepSeek, an AI chatbot developed by Chinese entities, in India.
1 min
Simple language, 'tax year' idea in I-T bill set to be tabled today
Key aspects of the Bill
4 mins
India among countries worst-hit by extreme weather events, made up 10% of global deaths
India was among the 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events between 1993 and 2022, accounting for 10% of global fatalities caused by such events, and 4.3% of the damage (in dollar terms).
1 min
Are freebies creating a class of parasites?: SC
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday strongly criticised the practice of political parties announcing \"freebies\" before elections, warning that such measures might discourage people from working and contributing to the nation's development, while creating a class of \"parasites\".
3 mins
Actor's Remark on Wishing for a Grandson Draws Flak
The Complaint Also Stated That Senior Students Regularly Extorted Money From Juniors to Buy Alcohol and Assaulted Them
2 mins
No defence for failing the forces
A comprehensive audit of defence PSUs would help to understand the reasons for delay in production and to fix accountability
2 mins
High court's marital rape exceptionalism
Under Indian laws, if a person commits actions that result in the death of another person, they are liable to be punished for a minimum of five years in jail and a maximum of life imprisonment.
1 min
For gig workers, e-Shram registration is just the start
In a major development for platform workers amid the discussions on the 2025 Union Budget, four major aggregators – Urban Company, Zomato, Blinkit and Uncle Delivery – have registered their workers on the e-Shram portal, joining an initiative of the ministry of labour and employment to register themselves and their gig employees.
3 mins
AI Can Reinstate India at the Intellectual Summit
By combining the wisdom of ancient texts with cutting-edge AI, India could unlock breakthroughs in philosophy, science, and medicine
3 mins
MF Investors Pivot to Safety of Largecap Stocks Amid Market Slide
Investors in Indian mutual funds pivoted towards the safety of largecap stocks and gold exchange traded funds (ETF) in January as markets turned volatile, data released on Wednesday showed.
1 min
Paul Kapur Likely to Get Trump's Nod for Crucial South Asia Job
S Paul Kapur, an expert on India-Pakistan security and nuclear issues, is likely to be the assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, the top job for the region in America's diplomatic arm, people familiar with the development said.
1 min
Trade War Looms as Trump readies Reciprocal Tariffs
Donald Trump's trade advisers were finalising plans on Wednesday for the reciprocal tariffs the US president has vowed to impose on every country that charges duties on US imports, ratcheting up fears of a widening global trade war and threatening to add to already-sticky US inflation.
1 min
India May Pause Ecomm Policy on Trump's Return
The policy, which was expected to be announced in 2023, has seen repeated delays
1 min
Jan inflation eases to five-month low of 4.3%
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH CONTINUES TO BE WEAK AMID CONCERNS OF A CYCLICAL SLOWDOWN
2 mins
ONGC-NTPC Joint Venture Powers Up With Ayana Deal
ONGC NTPC Green Pvt. Ltd (ONGPL) has inked a deal to buy National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIF)-backed Ayana Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd for an equity value of ₹6,600 crore, two people aware of the development said.
1 min
Trump Says Negotiations to End Ukraine War Will Begin
Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the new US president's first big step towards diplomacy over a war he has promised to end.
2 mins
India Counts Gains in Their Clean Sweep Versus England
Shubman's hundred powers India to a 142-run win in the third and final ODI at Ahmedabad
3 mins
Strac withdraws, Smith to lead Oz
Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons.
1 min
Healy-less Warriorz eye top spot after poor show in 2024
UP Warriorz find themselves at a critical stage as they prepare for their third appearance in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
1 min
Bumrah's absence leaves Shami to step up on return
They waited as far as possible to see if they could bring a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah back on the park. But once medical experts sounded a note of caution, it was decided that it wasn't worth risking the career of India's biggest bowling weapon in the Champions Trophy.
2 mins
Torrent Buys 67% of Gujarat Titans
Healthcare and energy conglomerate Torrent Group on Wednesday announced acquisition of a majority stake in IPL franchisee Gujarat Titans for an undisclosed sum, marking the Ahmedabad-based firm's foray into the sports sector.
1 min
Kerala Enter Ranji Trophy Semi-finals
Kerala produced a doughty batting effort to hang on to a draw against Jammu and Kashmir, and progressed to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals on the back of a slender 1-run first innings lead here on Wednesday.
1 min
'Abduction' of Dentist From Court: CBI Books Seven UT Cops
The CBI has lodged an FIR against seven cops of Chandigarh Police's Crime Branch, Sector 11, for the alleged abduction of a dentist from the District Courts Complex in 2022.
1 min
UT to Frame Flexible Movie Ticket Pricing
NEW SYSTEM WILL ALLOW MULTIPLEXES TO OFFER LOWER TICKET PRICES ON WEEKDAYS WHEN DEMAND IS LOWER
1 min
NGT Slams GMADA for Green Violations at Purab Apartments
Chief administrator told to act against 'officers responsible' within 3 months; PPCB directed to slap additional fine after ₹1-cr penalty in 2022
2 mins
Day temperature drops to 24.4°C as cool winds blow
Despite sunny and clear weather, cool Northwesterlies caused the mercury to dip by two notches on Wednesday.
1 min
Cyclist, Biker Killed in Two Road Mishaps in Mohali
Two persons lost their lives in separate road mishaps in Mohali on Tuesday.
1 min
UT Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration Firms
Raids Conducted, Multiple FIRs Lodged Against Individuals for Running Firms Without Proper Authorisation
1 min
Jal Shakti Ministry Initiatives to Benefit Farmers Greatly: Patil
Chandigarh's Yuvraj Sandhu stormed into the sole lead courtesy a tournament low of nine-under 61 in round two of the ₹1 crore TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship 2025 presented by The Tollygunge Club Ltd, the opening event of the 2025 PGTI season.
1 min
3 Tricity Boys Get 99.99 Percentile in JEE-Main
Kharar's Arnav Jindal Was Declared State Topper With a Score of 99.99681 Percentile
1 min
UTCA T20 tourney: Talanoa Tigers, City Challengers clinch victories
Devang Kaushik's fiery century helped Talanoa Tigers secure a commanding 34-run victory over Punjab Panthers during the Chandrashekhar Azad T20 Tournament at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula, on Wednesday.
1 min
Killer Panchkula Roads Claimed 109 Lives in 2024
Toll rose from 103 the previous year, reflecting authorities' failure to take remedial measures
2 mins
What's The Deal With Block Bookings?
After the makers of several tentpole films were accused of 'block booking', we ask industry insiders about the practice and why it is so rampant
2 mins
Scared Ram might have another girl: Chiranjeevi draws ire for misogynistic comments
Actor Chiranjeevi sparked controversy after expressing his disappointment over not having a grandson during a film launch event in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
1 min
Every day should be V-Day, say Sunny and Daniel
After 16 years together and 13 years of being married, actor Sunny Leone and producer Daniel Weber are still very much in love.
1 min
Kiss and don't tell: Shop for smudge-proof lipsticks
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just about date nights and romance.
1 min
Facing tough times?
'Lemonading' makes it easy to beat stress, says study
1 min
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