Hindustan Times Delhi - November 18, 2022
Hindustan Times Delhi - November 18, 2022
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November 18, 2022
UK BUDGET RAISES TAXES, SLASHES GROWTH FORECAST
The budget watchdog said rising prices will further erode people's wages and reduce living standards by 7% by April 2024
3 mins
SC questions govt on method to pick CECs
A Constitution bench in the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Union government if it could explain the method followed, or yardsticks adopted, in picking the chief election commissioner (CEC) and the election commissioners (ECS), and termed it \"disturbing\" that India has not had a woman CEC in 75 years of its Independence, suggesting that gender diversity in the appointment in the Election Commission of India is as important as having competent and independent people to head the poll body.
3 mins
'TOO CLEVER BY HALF': SC PULLS UP FUTURE GROUP IN AMAZON DISPUTE
Supreme Court frowns on efforts to 'defeat arbitration' in battle with Amazon
3 mins
J'KHAND CM SOREN APPEARS BEFORE ED IN MINING CASE
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its money laundering probe in an alleged illegal mining case.
3 mins
COURT: PLEA TO BAR MUSLIMS FROM GYANVAPI SITE TO BE HEARD
A plea to bar Muslims from entering the Gyanvapi Masjid complex is maintainable, a Varanasi court said on Thursday, overruling objections by the management of the mosque and saying it will hear the case.
2 mins
COP27 pledge may repel West's bid to skirt blame
SHARM EL SHEIKH: The first draft of a deal being hashed out at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt appeared to repel efforts by developed nations to shift some of their onus of action and funding to developing countries like India and China, setting up what appeared to be a difficult dash for consensus before a Friday deadline.
1 min
India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming
India on Thursday communicated objections to discussions strong under a special UN Framework Climate Convention Change on (UNFCCC) effort known as the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture, which has sought to expand efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouses gases to the agriculture sector.
1 min
Govt seeks review of Rajiv killers’ release
Freeing six convicts involved in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi has resulted in the \"miscarriage of justice\" and also an interference into the sovereign powers of the Union of India so far as the release of four Sri Lanka nationals is concerned, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday as it demanded a review of the court's November 11 order granting remission to the convicts.
2 mins
COURT DENIES BAIL TO DELHI MINISTER JAIN IN PMLA CASE
A Delhi court on Thursday denied bail to AAP minister Satyendar Jain and two others in a money laundering case, saying that he was \"actually involved in concealing the proceeds of crime\".
2 mins
Saw found at flat, could hold vital clue: Sleuths
Police found a saw from the rented Chhattarpur flat of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend and hacking her body into 35 pieces, an officer aware of the probe said on Thursday, marking a potential breakthrough in the macabre case that has shocked the country but yielded little hard evidence yet.
3 mins
G20 LEADERSHIP: Key issues and challenges as India takes over
As India prepares to take on the presidency of the G20 from December, it will have to navigate crucial challenges such as persisting divisions among the world's most powerful economies over the war in Ukraine, and meeting the expectations of developing countries.
5 mins
Police pin hopes on truth serum' for leads in probe
A Delhi court on Thursday granted permission to the Delhi Police to conduct a narco analysis of Aaftab Amin Poonawala after he gave his consent for the test.
1 min
Aaftab sent to police custody lor five days, to face narco test
A Delhi court on Thursday allowed police to conduct a narco analysis of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend and hacking her body into multiple pieces, and extended his police custody by five days.
3 mins
Trolls attack Shraddha on her Instagram for dating a Muslim
A low-key social media user, Shraddha Walkar had a mere 120 followers on Instagram.
2 mins
ACB quizzes MLA Tripathi in cash-for-ticket case
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Thursday questioned AAP's Model Town MLA Akhilesh Tripathi for nearly 10 hours in connection with the allegations that one of his relatives and an assistant took money allegedly on his behalf to give the party ticket to woman for contesting the December 4 municipal elections.
1 min
Mercury dips to season’s lowest, may drop further
Delhi's AQI, which continued to remain in the 'poor' category for a fourth consecutive day, is likely to worsen in the next 24 hours amid low temperatures and a drop in wind speed, says IMD
2 mins
Shah, Nadda, Yogi to join BJP campaign for MCD
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to kickstart its campaign for the municipal election with 14 road shows on Sunday, and will hold one or more road shows everyday till the last day of campaigning, party workers said on Thursday.
1 min
Ragged in univ hostel, says judo medallist
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR after 2019 Commonwealth Para Judo Championship bronze medallist Buddhadeb Jana was allegedly assaulted in a ragging incident at a hostel in Jadavpur University.
1 min
NIA seeks recall of SC order on Navlakha's house arrest
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought the recall of a Supreme Court order directing activist Gautam Navlakha, 70, to be placed under house arrest, accusing him of suppressing material facts about the building being a public library registered in the name of a political party where ensuring the safety and security of the accused is \"inconceivable\".
2 mins
Azam Khan's name no longer on voters' list
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s name has been removed from the electoral roll in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur, officials said on Thursday, weeks after he was convicted in a 2019 hate speech case.
1 min
Rahul's remarks on Savarkar trigger row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday kept up his attack on V D Savarkar, saying the right-wing ideologue had helped British rulers and wrote a mercy petition to them out of fear, remarks that drew criticism and triggered protests.
1 min
China yet to respond for Delhi conference: to invite Official
China is yet to respond to India's invite to attend the third ministerial \"No Money For Terror\" (NMFT) conference, being held in Delhi on Friday and Saturday to discuss global trends in terrorism and terror financing, officials in charge of the conference said on Thursday.
1 min
Modi to lead BJP's campaign in Guj, hold 8 rallies in 3 days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaign for the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections, holding multiple rallies in his home state during his three-day visit starting November 19.
2 mins
Isro to launch country's first privately built rocket today
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch country's first rocket built by a private company on Friday.
1 min
Retired bureaucrat CV Ananda Bose is new Bengal governor
Retired bureaucrat CV Ananda Bose was on Thursday appointed as the governor of West Bengal, a communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Manipur governor La Ganesan has been holding the additional charge of the state since July after Jagdeep Dhankhar got elected as Vice-President of India.
1 min
Govt extends tenure of ED director Sanjay Mishra for 1 more year
The Centre on Thursday extended the tenure of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) director, Sanjay Kumar Mishra for another year, which officials described as a step to ensure continuity in the agency so that crucial money laundering cases can be taken to the logical end.
1 min
How Gujarat became synonymous with Modi
Modi’s embodiment of Gujarati asmita since his first shot at power in the state has dwarfed all else, forming two conflicting narratives, old and new, with the victories and tragedies that define them
4 mins
Inflation may be slower but keep an eye on food prices
In a welcome, albeit expected relief, India's headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation cooled to 6.8% in October from 7.4% in September, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. This easing was led by a sharp drop in food inflation, especially for vegetables. Nevertheless, the headline print remained above the 6.0% upper threshold of the Monetary Policy Committee's medium term forecast range of 2.0-6.0% for the 10th consecutive month.
3 mins
Rethink India's nationally protected monuments list
India has 3,695 nationally protected monuments (NPMS) under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). There is the occasional public debate about the level of protection or preservation, the complications caused by the 100-metre plus 200-metre restriction zone, the quality of visitor amenities, the availability of funds and the unclear role of the National Monuments Authority.
3 mins
GOP controls House after slim majority
In one of the few bright spots for the party in the elections, the Republicans have finally taken control of the US House of Representatives with a slim majority, days after Democrats retained control of the Senate.
1 min
Godrej eyes synergy across chemical biz
Godrej Group has set up a council to explore synergies, maximize output, and review opportunities for its chemicals businesses across group companies, Nadir Godrej, chairman of Godrej Industries Ltd, said in an interview.
1 min
Govt okays capex of ₹60,000 cr to states
The central government has sanctioned ₹60,000 crore of long-term capital expenditure funds to states this fiscal, making a strong beginning to the scheme announced earlier this year to build roads, ports, bridges, airports, and highways across the country.
2 mins
Meta appoints new India head
Facebook parent Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as its new top executive in India, a fortnight after the departure of former country head Ajit Mohan.
1 min
Output hike may soothe oil explorers post windfall hit
The impact of the windfall profit tax on upstream oil marketing companies was clearly visible in the September quarter results of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd and Oil India Ltd.
2 mins
Hayya, heat and Hindi will make Indians feel at home in World Cup
If first impressions are anything to go by, Qatar is ready to host the world. And is excited about it.
3 mins
Unsteady, but looking to buck the trend
The last four World Cup winners from Europe have all failed to progress past the group stage in the following tournament
4 mins
Qatar no to shirtless men, women during matches?
Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans attending the World Cup in Qatar. Some include rules for women's attire: Shoulders and knees must be covered.
2 mins
Fearless cricket' on mind, India seek reboot post WC
The three-match T20 series against NZ presents an ideal chance for the second rung to show what they are all about
2 mins
In Beauty’s rise in hockey, Dungdungs find salvation
While growing up, Beauty Dungdung would often see her parents go to bed on an empty stomach. For Ambrose and Nilima, it was more important to feed their four children than have supper themselves. \"I never felt good but couldn't help it. The financial situation of my family wasn't great,\" said Beauty.
3 mins
Asian Cup: Manika stuns world No. 7 in thriller, Sathiyan ousted
India's Manika Batra delivered one of the biggest victories of her career, stunning world No 7 Chen Xingtong of China 4-3 to enter the quarterfinals of the IITF-ATTÚ Asian Cup in Bangkok on Thursday.
1 min
I will continue to slash the ticket prices: Manoj Desai
Manoj Desai, executive director of G7 multiplex and Maratha Mandir Cinema, recently announced that he will be slashing the ticket prices of both their single-screen theatres, as the management is fed up with the poor performance of Bollywood films in recent times.
1 min
FTX suit: Tom Brady, Larry David among celebs named
A host of Hollywood and sports celebrities including comedian Larry David and footballer Tom Brady were named as defendants in a class-action lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange FTX, arguing that their celebrity status made them culpable for promoting the firm's failed business model.
1 min
'Original singers of Nasha thanked me for putting their song in the film'
Music composer Tanishk Bagchi as well as the music record label have been facing flak for \"recreating\" and \"ruining\" another popular song. Case in point: Nasha. But the remake's composer asks, \"If recreations give exposure to independent artistes and put them in the limelight, what's the harm in doing it?\"
1 min
Nazar lag jati hai: Anjum says she is dating someone, but wants to keep things private
Actor Anjum Fakih has never shied away from talking about her love life. But this time around, while she admits she is seeing someone, she has decided to keep her relationship private.
1 min
Charu Asopa moves into new house after separation
A mid an ugly separation from her estranged husband-model-entrepreneur Rajeev Sen-actor Charu Asopa has shifted to a new house with their daughter, Ziana. She shared a vlog on her social media accounts, giving a tour of the house.
1 min
'I have accepted that success is not a now or never thing'
The year is coming to an end, and this is the time most of us spend reflecting on the months that have gone by. Actor Kritika Kamra, too, is using this time to look back on the year and appreciate all that 2022 has given her. \"I have been very happy with the opportunities I got and the collaborations I did.
1 min
53rd IFFI to screen the best of international cinema
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is one of the biggest cinema events in the world due to its footprint. And for its 53rd edition which will be held in Goa from November 20- the effort to get the best titles was more than ever before. Actor-producer and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) member, Vani Tripathi Tikoo, and filmmaker Bobby Bedi formed a steering committee that went to great lengths to bring the best films to IFFI.
1 min
ANOUSHKA SHANKAR: LOOKING FORWARD TO RECONNECT WITH INDIA
The Grammy-nominated sitarist is eager to kick-start her multi-city tour in the country, says there’s a lot she wants to show her sons
1 min
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