Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - February 18, 2025
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February 18, 2025
Delhi Oath Ceremony to Be Mega Show for NDA
The swearing-in ceremony of the next Delhi chief minister is set to become a mega show of strength by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the event is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, the chief ministers of all 20 states controlled by the alliance, celebrities and prominent citizens, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders said on Monday.
2 mins
Gyanesh Kumar new CEC after panel with Modi, Rahul meets
Gyanesh Kumar, a Kerala-cadre officer from the 1988 batch who retired as the secretary of the ministry of cooperation before being appointed as an election commissioner last year, was appointed as India's next chief election commissioner by President Droupadi Murmu in a late night announcement on Monday.
2 mins
Dhami resigns as SGPC chief, offers to quit Akal Takht-constituted panel
Resignation comes after Akal Takht jathedar condemned sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh as Takht Damdama Sahib head by the SGPC
2 mins
Two Lawyers Take Oath as HC Judges
Series of Blasts Have Rocked Police Posts in State in 3 Months
1 min
ED's Responsibility to Give Custody Period Details, Says High Court
The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide details of custody period wherever applications are filed by convicts for suspension of sentence.
1 min
Varinder Kumar removed as VB chief
1995-BATCH IPS OFFICER G NAGESWARA RAO HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS VIGILANCE BUREAU HEAD
1 min
SIT Faces Hurdles as Deportees Name Overseas Travel Agents
Out of 10 FIRs registered, accused in five are sitting abroad; most payments were made in cash through local conduits
2 mins
‘3-well system’ to help rejuvenate ponds in 125 villages
A total of 125 villages in Bathinda will soon witness a ‘three-well system’ to recycle grey water generated from the village households.
1 min
'Promised Regular Jobs', Roadways Staff Defer Strike
Shamsher Singh Dhillon, state general secretary of Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC contractual workers' union, on Monday said the union has decided to defer the strikes slated for February 19 and 24 following a meeting with transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar.
1 min
1984 Riots: SC Seeks Report of Cases From Delhi HC in a Month
What transpired in court
2 mins
Punjab-origin Singapore Opposition Leader Fined for Lying to Parliament Panel
Indian-origin leader of Opposition (LoP) in Singapore, Pritam Singh was on Monday fined SGD 14,000 (₹9 lakh approximately) after a district court found him guilty on two counts of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.
1 min
Woman Killed, Husband, Son Hurt in Crash
A 46-year-old woman from Delhi died, while her husband and son sustained critical injuries after their car veered off the Mumbai-Delhi expressway and flipped multiple times before crashing into a roadside ditch in Nuh, Haryana, police said on Monday.
1 min
Jewellery worth ₹1.6 cr, ₹40-L cash recovered
Days after conducting raids across Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday revealed the recovery of unexplained cash amounting to ₹40.62 lakh, jewellery worth ₹1.61 crore, and other incriminating evidence.
2 mins
NEP-2020, landmark step towards promoting education in mother tongue
Language is a key element of culture. As poet Acharya Dandi said, \"If the light of language does not exist, we will be groping in a dark world.\"
4 mins
244 Nominations Filed for GGM, Manesar Municipal Polls
The nomination process for the upcoming municipal elections in Gurugram and Manesar concluded on Monday, with 244 candidates filing their papers for councillor and mayoral positions, district officials said.
1 min
Saini Accuses Congress of Creating Hurdles in Recruitment Processes
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Congress of creating hurdles in the recruitment process and said that his government has restored the rights of youths.
2 mins
Bihar Man Selling Abortion Pills Online Booked in Hry
Twin cases registered after health officials received MTP kits from online platform which accused operates
2 mins
Man Gets 27-Year RI For Abducting, Raping Minor Girl In J&K
A trial court in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir has sentenced a man to 27 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping and abducting a minor.
1 min
Convey Decision on Prosecution Sanction of IAS Officers: HC to MHA
A division bench of the high court (HC) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh comprising chief justice Tashi Rabstan and justice MA Chowdhary has directed the Union home ministry to file a status report and convey its final decision with regard to the prosecution sanction of three IAS officers, allegedly involved in the infamous arms licence scam.
2 mins
Eyeing revenue, HP govt plans to lease out Hotel Wildflower Hall
Nestled in the picturesque area of Himachal, Hotel Wildflower Hall will again be up for grabs with the state government planning to lease it out again.
3 mins
Shah to Review Status of New Criminal Laws' Implementation in J&K Today
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday will review the status of the implementation of the new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir in presence of chief minister Omar Abdullah and lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, sources said.
1 min
Khelo India Winter Games put off due to 'insufficient' snow
Lack of enough snow in the ski resort of Gulmarg has played spoilsport to the upcoming national winter games.
1 min
Faith healer convicted of committing unnatural offences with children
A court in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday convicted a faith healer of committing unnatural offences with children who used to visit him for religious lessons.
2 mins
One Booked For Bid To Extort ₹5L From Uttarakhand Legislator
An unidentified man was booked for trying to extort ₹5 lakh from BHEL-Ranipur legislator Aadesh Chauhan, police said on Monday.
1 min
Wet spell likely in Valley from tomorrow, says MeT
The J&K weather office (MeT) has predicted a two-day moderate wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday amid a prolonged dry spell in the valley leading to dry springs and low water level in river Jhelum.
2 mins
U'khand HC hears plea against live-in provisions in UCC
The Uttarakhand high court on Monday directed the state government and Centre to file its response to a writ petition filed by a 23-year-old man challenging specific provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), especially mandatory registration of live-in relationships, and listed the matter for hearing on April 1, along with other petitions related to UCC.
1 min
Rumbling early morning quake jolts Capital awake
Capital's Monday morning tremble
2 mins
Rahul uses banned drone; experts wary
Security experts and drone industry members have raised concerns over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's use of a Chinese-made DJI drone that is banned in India and often used by drug smugglers along India's borders and de facto borders.
1 min
B'desh Border Guards in Delhi for DG-Level Talks With BSF
A delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) led by their director general Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui reached the national Capital on Monday for the DG-level border coordination meeting with India's Border Security Force (BSF).
1 min
Amid transfer demands, Gujarat HC chief justice goes on leave
The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHAA) on Monday set off a day of dramatic developments, passing a resolution in the afternoon demanding the transfer of chief justice (CJ) Sunita Agarwal over concerns about judicial independence.
1 min
Trade, energy key in Qatar Amir visit
Besides ways to enhance trade and investment, the two sides will look at ways to enhance their strategic dialogue
2 mins
Pak National With 'Links' To Gogoi's Wife Booked
The Assam Police on Monday filed an FIR against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for trying to disrupt communal harmony and working against the nation's interest by commenting on India's internal affairs on social media, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, amid controversy over Sheikh's links with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife, Elizabeth.
1 min
Court Reserves Order on ED Plea Against IAS Officer's Posting
A special PMLA court in Ranchi on Monday reserved its order in a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking an order to ensure senior IAS officer Pooja Singhal, accused of embezzling crores of MGNREGA funds in Khunti district, is not posted in any department under the Jharkhand government.
1 min
SC Junks Death Penalty to Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Daughter
The Top Court Has Underscored Several Systemic Hurdles Faced by Marginalised Individuals in the Judicial Process
1 min
Prolonged pretrial jail erodes public trust: SC
Prolonged pretrial incarceration due to delays in trials not only violates an accused person's fundamental rights but also erodes public trust in the judicial system, the Supreme Court emphasized, urging courts across the country to ensure that the process of justice is not derailed by procedural inefficiencies.
2 mins
Aid politics and national interest
Clarity over disbursal of USAID funds will help avoid conspiracies about Indian electoral system
2 mins
TN-Centre NEP standoff needless in any language
The schism emerging between the Tamil Nadu government and the Union government over the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language formula is a classic case of leaders talking at each other rather than to each other.
1 min
Foundation for layered India-America relations
The first engagement between the two countries' leaders in Trump's second term met most expectations. Now, resolve differences over trade and immigration
4 mins
BJP's NCR moment: Show intent to address pollution
For decades, the conversation around Delhi's air pollution has been stuck in a predictable cycle of outrage, blame, and inaction.
3 mins
UGC's Flawed Proposals for Teacher Hiring, Promotions
It Is Obvious That in the Absence of Numerical Marking Through the API Score, the Scope for Prejudice and Discrimination Is High
3 mins
Merchandise exports fall 2.4% to $36.43 bn
India's merchandise exports fell 2.38% to $36.43 billion in January, but with 24% projected growth in services export, the country's overall exports (goods and services combined) in the month is estimated to grow by 9.7% to $74.97 billion, according to government data.
1 min
India, US Set Roadmap for Trade Pact Talks in March
Negotiations to Cover Manufacturing and Farm Sectors; Focus on Fair, Equitable Terms
2 mins
Russia says no point in inviting Europeans to talks on Ukraine
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday he saw no reason for Europeans to take part in Ukraine truce talks, accusing them of wanting to \"continue war\" in Ukraine.
1 min
Rohit back to CT, where the ODI opener was born
Having reinvented his batting template, the India captain is expected to stick to his high scoring tempo
3 mins
Mary Kom resigns from IOA athletes commission
Boxing legend MC Mary Kom has resigned as the chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes Commission (AC) and member of the apex sports body's executive committee.
1 min
BFI's Delayed Polls Point to Internal Turmoil in Boxing
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has been in turmoil since the tenure of president Ajay Singh and other office-bearers ended on February 3 with fresh elections not being called.
2 mins
Jimmy Amarnath's Fearless, on a career of remarkable courage
Among the lasting images of 1983 is Kapil Dev on the Lord's balcony holding aloft the World Cup along with Mohinder Amarnath, MOTM in the semi-final and final.
3 mins
Proposed cess put on the back burner
In a setback to the cash-strapped Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC), the general House on Monday deferred two key revenue-generating proposals—hiking the sewerage cess and increasing penalties on shopkeepers for encroaching public spaces.
1 min
Revenue static, challenges galore for MC
With revenue barely covering committed liabilities, MC is set to struggle with no funds left for development work in the city
3 mins
Truck-bike collision claims biker's life, pillion rider critical
THE TRUCK SWERVED INTO ANOTHER LANE AND HIT 2 BIKES
1 min
₹853cr spent on Smart City projects: Officials
A meeting of the Smart City advisory committee was held on Monday to review the progress of projects completed under the Smart City mission.
1 min
HIIMS Hawks Prevail Over Talanoa Tiger
The eleventh day of the Chandrashekhar Azad T20 Tournament at Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium on Monday saw some exciting cricket action.
1 min
Research Must Create Impact And Aid Farmers: Vice-President
Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated an 'Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme' at the National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute here on Monday.
1 min
Police Can't Dismiss Alleged Crime Due To Civil Dispute
PCA flays UT Police's handling of a plaint involving 'forgery' in a family property dispute, calling for a thorough probe
1 min
Group home invites applications, to start ops in March
₹20L SECURITY DEPOSIT IS FIXED FOR 5 YEARS, BUT COMPLETELY WAIVED FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION CATEGORY
2 mins
PUTA Urges Dhankhar to Raise Superannuation Age to 65
The Panjab University Teachers Association (PUTA) on Monday pressed for raising the superannuation age of PU teachers from 60 to 65 years during a meeting with Vice-President of India and PU chancellor Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali.
1 min
Mohali MC inks ₹200-cr ad deal with Delhi firm
THE DEAL IS LIKELY TO GIVE A MAJOR BOOST TO CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND SMOOTH FUNCTIONING OF THE CIVIC BODY
2 mins
MCU Fails Anthony as New Captain America in Brave New World
The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain America: Brave New World, attempts to usher in a new era with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) taking up the mantle of Captain America.
2 mins
If you're a good actor, you shouldn't mind auditioning
Ahead of the show's release, Saqib opens up to us about why he doesn't mind auditioning for a role even after spending so many years in showbiz.
1 min
Payal's an extraordinary filmmaker, hope to see a new wave of Indian cinema: Brady
Brady Corbet; (inset) Payal Kapadia
1 min
Badshah Trolled for Chanting 'Free Samay Raina' During Concert
While many celebrities have slammed YouTubers Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia over some jokes cracked during a recent episode of India's Got Latent that have been met with swift legal action, others have come out in support of them.
1 min
Palash Sen teams up with Akshay Kumar for a divine track; calls actor a natural singer
Ahead of Maha Shivratri on February 26, actor Akshay Kumar and singer Dr Palash Sen have teamed up for a new single, Mahakal Chalo. Released today, the track showcases the vocals of both Akshay and Palash.
1 min
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