Hindustan Times Delhi - March 06, 2025

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March 06, 2025

Hathras panel blames admin, not Bhole Baba

A judicial commission investigating the death of nearly 120 people during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district last year shied away from blaming controversial godman Suraj Pal or Bhole Baba for the tragedy but pointed to \"serious lapses\" by the police, administration and organisers, and hinted at the possibility of a conspiracy to \"defame\" the state government.

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Amid spate of Kota coaching suicides, NEET aspirant kills mother over 'pressure to perform

In recent years, India's coaching hub Kota has been infamous as a hotbed of suicides by students thrust to the edge by severe pressures to make a mark in competitive examinations.

2 mins

Trump tariffs from April 2 but India works on separate deal

Citing high tariffs from countries such as Brazil, India and China, US President Donald Trump said his plan for reciprocal tariffs would come into effect on April 2, but Indian officials held out hope of a resolution, pointing to trade negotiations currently underway between New Delhi and Washington.

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Kerala CM says Congress 'split secular votes, helped BJP win'

Kerala chief minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) veteran Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Congress of adopting an \"arrogant\" approach towards regional parties opposing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning how \"secular and democratic voters\" of the country could trust such a party.

1 min

Wrong gas in AC unit led to 2022 INS Ranvir fire: Police

Police in Colaba have registered a case against officials of Ajay Air Products, a gas supplier, for allegedly supplying a wrong refrigerant to the Indian Navy that resulted in a blast on board INS Ranvir in January 2022 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

2 mins

2 Pro-Democracy Mizoram Groups Agree To Merge, Stop Hostilities

Two major pro-democracy rebel groups from Myanmar's Chin state — the Chinland Council (CC) and the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC) — have recently signed a merger agreement in the presence of Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl, people aware of the details said.

1 min

Azmi Suspended From Assembly Over Comments On Aurangzeb

Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi was on Wednesday suspended from the Maharashtra assembly till the remainder of the ongoing budget session over his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

1 min

Zelensky now ready to talk to Putin, sign minerals deal: Prez

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after the pair's explosive White House meeting.

1 min

AI sacks pilot trainer for inflating simulator hours

Tata Air India has terminated a trainer pilot for allegedly falsifying simulator training hours and de-rostered 10 pilots who received training under this person, people aware of the matter told HT, as the carrier disclosed the disciplinary action to the aviation regulator.

1 min

Cabinet nod for two ropeways in Uttarakhand

The Cabinet also greenlit supply of generic vet medicines under a govt scheme for farmers

1 min

Stalin Demands 30-Yr Status Quo on Lok Sabha Seats

A meeting of political parties in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday unanimously asked the Centre to use the 197 Census as the basis for any delimitation for the next 30 years, ratcheting up tensions on a contentious exercise that has the potential to widen the chasm between India's northern and southern regions.

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Tax due: 13 CP outlets attached

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has attached 13 properties in Connaught Place over the last three days during its drive against non-payment of property taxes, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

PWD To Allot Space Under Flyovers For Commercial Use

Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday said work will be undertaken to clean and beautify spaces underneath all city flyovers which will then be made available for commercial use.

1 min

Govt to operationalise three new ISBTs, ease congestion

The Delhi transport department on Wednesday said that the state government will soon operationalise three new interstate bus terminals (ISBTs) in the Capital — at Tikri border, Mundka, and at Narela.

1 min

Maharani Bagh cries foul over 'smelly' water

OFFICIALS OF DJB SAID THEY ARE LOOKING FOR THE POINT OF FAILURE IN SUPPLY LINES AND WILL FIND A SOLUTION SOON

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City court slams CBI, police over inaction in 'fake encounter' case

Additional chief judicial magistrate Jyoti Maheshwari of the Rouse Avenue Court, in an order on Tuesday, said: \"Prima facie, it seems to be a case of lack of coordination between the investigating agencies i.e. the Delhi Police and the CBI, because of which no action could be taken on the FIR.\"

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Min draws lots for EWS admissions

Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday conducted the first draw of lots for nursery admissions under the economically weaker section (EWS) category for the 2025-26 academic session.

1 min

Delhi HC Refuses Individual Pleas in Railway Station Stampede Petition

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to permit three individuals, who were prevented from boarding a train bound for Prayagraj on February 15, to intervene in a plea filed over a stampede that took place on that day at the New Delhi railway station, where at least 18 people lost their lives.

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Improve safety, education, women's groups urge CM

Strengthening women's safety, financial assistance, increased participation of women in decision-making activities, better education and increased availability of toilets in public spaces were among the key demands posed by women's groups and educators to chief minister Rekha Gupta at an event organised to seek suggestions on the \"Viksit Delhi Budget\" that will be presented by the government later this month.

2 mins

DDA to turn aged DTC buses into 'kitchens on wheels'

With several Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses reaching the end of life, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to use a few of them as kitchen on wheels at parks and green spaces frequented by tourists.

1 min

Holi Control Room At DU For Student Safety

Delhi University (DU) has set up a control room to manage any disorderly situation during the festival of Holi on March 14, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

HC slams govt: 'Not following SC order to register marriages'

THE HIGH COURT GRANTED THE DELHI GOVT AND THE CENTRE THREE MONTHS TO TAKE STEPS TO COMPLY WITH THE SC DIRECTIONS

1 min

Delhi govt suspends top medical officials

The Delhi Government on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of Delhi Medical Council (DMC) president Dr Arun Gupta, and vice-president Dr Naresh Chawla amid allegations of misconduct, financial irregularities, and recruitment violations.

1 min

Minister: Our commitment is to clean, restore Yamuna

Delhi irrigation and flood control (I&FC) minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will roll out a series of measures to clean the Yamuna, adding that around 1,300 metric tonnes of garbage that was floating on the river has been removed over the past 10 days.

1 min

Vijayan accuses Cong of 'aiding' BJP's rise

Kerala chief minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) veteran Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Congress of adopting an \"arrogant\" approach towards regional parties opposing BJP, questioning how \"secular and democratic voters\" of the country could trust such a party.

2 mins

RSS to Conduct Annual Meet in B'Luru on Mar 21

The annual meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's highest decision-making body, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, will be held in Bengaluru from March 21 to 23.

1 min

UP Teen Gang-Raped, Tortured for 2 Months

The Girl Was Abducted on Jan 2, Held Captive Where Accused Raped Her Till She Managed to Escape on March 4, Police Said

1 min

Maha Keen On Vantara-Like Project: Minister

The Maharashtra government will request the central government to allow industrialists to open animal rescue and rehabilitation centres in the state, along the lines of Vantara in Gujarat, state forest minister Ganesh Naik told the assembly on Wednesday.

1 min

Another FIR Filed Against Ansal Group in GZB

Another First Information Report (FIR) was registered against the Ansal Group in Ghaziabad on Wednesday on a number of charges, including cheating and forgery, police said.

1 min

Abu Azmi Suspended From Maha House For Remark On Aurangzeb

Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi was on Wednesday suspended from the Maharashtra assembly till the remainder of the ongoing budget session over his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

1 min

Fix a cap on tourist vehicles at Nilgiris, Kodaikanal: HC to TN

The Madras high court has suggested the possibility of fixing a cap on the number of tourist vehicles that could be permitted to hill stations such as the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal during the summer months.

1 min

Parl panel to table Nicobar project report in July

A parliamentary panel will present findings on the implementation of India's land acquisition law in regions affected by major infrastructure projects, including those in Great Nicobar and Lakshadweep, during the upcoming session in July.

1 min

CARNEY VOWS TO REBUILD TIES WITH INDIA IF ELECTED CANADIAN PM

Former central banker Mark Carney, the favourite to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, has said that if he becomes prime minister of Canada he will \"rebuild\" the trading relationship with India.

1 min

No Spl Rights For MPs To Attend House, NIA Tells Court On Rashid

Parliamentarians have no special right to attend House proceedings while in detention, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a Delhi court on Wednesday, opposing custody parole for incarcerated Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid.

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Govt clears ropeways at 2 U'khand religious sites

The Union cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the construction of ropeways at Kedarnath and Hemkunt Sahib in Uttarakhand, in a move that will significantly cut travel time to the two popular pilgrimage sites.

2 mins

Myanmar rebel units merge in Mizoram CM's presence

Two major pro-democracy rebel groups from Myanmar's Chin state-the Chinland Council (CC) and the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC)-have recently signed a merger agreement in the presence of Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl, people aware of the details said.

2 mins

B'desh Got 'No Official Response' On Extradition Of Hasina: Yunus

Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Dhaka had sent \"formal letters\" to India seeking deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition but received \"no official response\" from New Delhi.

1 min

EVMs Cannot Be Opened For Checking, ECI Tells Apex Court

The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently told the Supreme Court that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) cannot be opened for carrying out the checking and verification of its securely embedded micro controller as doing so will render the device unusable.

1 min

SC seeks an explanation from U'khand chief secy for CAMPA fund misuse

WERE ALLEGEDLY USED TO PURCHASE IPHONES, LAPTOPS, STATIONARY AMONG OTHER EXPENDITURES

1 min

K'taka DGP distances self from stepdaughter

I don't have any connection to my stepdaughter's activities. She is not in touch with us. The law will take its own course K RAMACHANDRA RAO, Karnataka DGP

1 min

Trade, investments remained in focus at EAM's UK meetings

Trade, investment, technology cooperation and joint efforts to tackle trafficking and extremism were in focus during external affairs minister S Jaishankar's meetings with the top UK leadership, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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SC asks FRI to conduct tree census in Taj Trapezium Zone

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a tree census in an area spread across 10,400km around the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, known as Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), to ensure laws penalising illegal tree felling are better enforced in Agra and adjoining districts.

1 min

Haryana Cong MLAs Demand CLP Formation

Congress MLAs of Haryana on Wednesday demanded that the party brass must constitute the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) as the budget session of the state assembly will start this week.

1 min

10K Medical Seats to be Added This Year, Says Nadda

Union ministry of health and family welfare will add 10,000 more medical seats this year, announced health minister JP Nadda on Wednesday.

1 min

Proactive approach crucial to tap quantum computing ability: Study

THE PAPER CALLED FOR ESTABLISHING BILATERAL TIES FOR RAPID ADOPTION, ESPECIALLY THE MODALITIES THAT OFFER SCALABILITY

1 min

Delimitation Separate From Population Management

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday sought to dispel confusion around delimitation, asserting that it is a separate issue from population management and should not be linked to the ongoing political discussions.

1 min

The US upheaval storms the world

Trump doubled down on his belief that the world has exploited America. India must realise this is a different US and prepare accordingly

2 mins

In Munde exit, signs of caste, graft faultlines

The welcome resignation of Maharashtra's food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde is useful to understand the faultlines that run deep in the state's politics.

1 min

State-wise common civil codes contradict UCC idea

After Uttarakhand promulgated a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a few other BJP-ruled states decided to follow suit.

3 mins

The digital path to a developed India

A tech renaissance driven by Artificial Intelligence is fuelling the journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047

3 mins

Behind de-hyphenation of India & Pakistan in cricket

Pakistan likes to blame India for many of its failures and shortcomings, which is mostly frivolous and laughable. But if Pakistan were to blame India for its exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, then undoubtedly there would be an element of truth in it.

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China eyes 5% growth, raises def budget

China set an ambitious annual growth target of around 5% on Wednesday, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit exports.

1 min

Trump says Zelensky ready for talks with Russia, minerals deal

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after the pair's explosive White House meeting.

1 min

Trump's 5 Bets in US Congress Speech

Donald Trump's first address in his second term to the joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday confirmed he is making five big bets straddling politics, foreign policy and the economy.

2 mins

'America is back', declares Trump as Dems protest

Donald Trump declared \"America is back\" on Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, touting his radical policies in the face of raucous Democratic hostility while proclaiming a breakthrough on Ukraine.

1 min

If war is what US wants, be it tariff or trade, we're ready

China has said that the US is using fentanyl as a \"flimsy excuse\" to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and \"if war is what the US wants\", be it tariff or trade war, Beijing is ready to \"fight till the end\".

1 min

Judge Rejects Musk's Bid to Block OpenAI's For-Profit Transition

A US court on Tuesday denied billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk a preliminary injunction he was seeking against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's efforts to convert into a for-profit firm.

1 min

Eight semiconductor deals signed at Gujarat summit

Eight key agreements between governments and technology companies were signed at the opening of Gujarat SemiConnect 2025, securing preliminary commitments for major investments in India's semiconductor sector.

2 mins

Tesla Signs Deal For First India Showroom To Sell Imported EVs

US electric car-maker Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, as it moves towards a goal to sell imported cars in India, registration papers show, after it dropped similar plans last year.

1 min

Arsenal's carnival of goals

Arteta's men set a Champions League record on way to a 7-1 win at PSV in the first leg of the last-16 stage

3 mins

LeBron surpasses 50,000 career pts

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.

1 min

Smith retires from ODIS

Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following the defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. The 35-year-old batsman, who led the team in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, will continue to play Tests and T20 internationals.

1 min

India search for perfection in final

Behind his abrasive exterior, Gautam Gambhir is still searching for \"that perfect game\".

3 mins

New crush alert!

Simar Bhatia stuns at HT India's Most Stylish

1 min

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