Hindustan Times Delhi - April 21, 2025

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April 21, 2025

US V-P Vance, wife Usha arrive today, to hold talks with Modi

US vice president JD Vance is set to arrive in New Delhi with his family on Monday for a three-day visit that will include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with ongoing trade negotiations expected to figure in the talks.

1 min

Mustafabad collapse spotlights shortcomings in safety norms

The collapse of a four-storey building in Mustafabad that left 11 dead on Saturday has again shone the spotlight on the lack of structural safety in mushrooming multi-storey buildings in Delhi's unauthorised colonies.

1 min

Rain, flash floods, hail batter parts of Jammu

Three people, including two minor siblings and a 60-year-old man, were killed after flash floods and five major landslides triggered by torrential rains wreaked havoc in the Ramban district of Jammu & Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday,officials aware of the matter said, adding that the people died after their homes were swept away in the Bagna village area.

3 mins

Farm concessions in focus in India-US deal

The US wants India to give preferential access to American farm goods on the principle of \"reciprocity\" in an early harvest deal under a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement, while New Delhi seeks \"fair and equitable\" treatment factoring India's relative development stage, according to people in the know.

3 mins

Sirsa calls for closure of 'illegal' meat shops

THE MINISTER SAID THAT THE ISSUE SHOULD NOT BE SEEN FROM THE LENS OF RELIGION

1 min

Flight disruption warnings 4 months ago went unheeded

The closure of the runway and potential wind disruptions snowballed into a harrowing time for passengers

5 mins

Fleeing a crackdown by security forces, Maoists leave behind unexploded IEDs

While the aggressive campaign to weed out Maoists from the jungles of Chhattisgarh has helped security forces gain control of Maoist bastions, the development has come at the cost of the extremists planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across the region before fleeing.

2 mins

NASA's Oldest Astronaut Back to Earth on His 70th Birthday

Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.

1 min

SL Cops Probe as Photo of Buddha Relic Is Viral Online

Sri Lankan police on Sunday said that an investigation has begun to determine how a purported image of a sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha was captured after the photo went viral on social media.

1 min

JNU polls still on hold, 2 Left alliances emerge

The Jawaharlal Nehru University's student union elections remain postponed following allegations of violence against election committee (EC) members during the nomination withdrawal phase.

1 min

Crackdown on meat shops not religious: Sirsa

Crime happens in these areas and people feel unsafe. MANJINDER SINGH SIRSA, Rajouri Garden MLA

1 min

Tanker fleet upgrade, more tubewells for peak demand

With water demand soaring alongside rising mercury, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has set a target of supplying 1,000 million gallons per day (MGD) during peak summer months under its summer action plan.

1 min

Omar Abdullah Hits Out At Delhi Airport After Jaipur Diversion

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah criticised IGI Airport after his flight to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur late Saturday night.

1 min

Around 900 flights hit, fliers frustrated at IGIA

Flight delays at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi on Saturday night and Sunday triggered fights and arguments between passengers on one hand and airport security and ground staff on the other.

4 mins

Vehicles Without Colour-Coded Stickers For Fuel To Be Penalised: Transport Dept

The Delhi transport department is set to crack down on vehicles that do not display colour-coded stickers indicating their fuel type, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

Days to be windy before mercury rises again: IMD

The city on Sunday witnessed a slight rise in the temperature along with partly cloudy skies.

2 mins

Govt to track water tankers with GPS to end stockpiling

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will operate 1,111 GPS-enabled water tankers this summer to bridge the demand-supply gap and to rein in the \"tanker mafia\", chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.

2 mins

25-yr-old man shoots mother, arrested

A 25-year-old man shot his 52-year-old mother in Dhulsiras village near Dwarka, southwest Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, police said, adding that the woman is battling for her life in hospital.

1 min

Fill 'grounds of arrest' in arrest memo: Police chief

Let alone the 'grounds of arrest', even 'reason for arrest' was not being communicated to the arrested person POLICE OFFICER

1 min

Experts: Illegal buildings taking cover behind spl law

IN 2006, A SPECIAL PROVISION WAS BROUGHT IN TO PROTECT ILLEGAL BUILDINGS FOR A YEAR, BUT IT'S NOW EXTENDED TILL 2026

2 mins

2 Minors Among 8 Apprehended For Murder Of Boy In NE Delhi

Six more people have been arrested and two apprehended in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in northeast Delhi's Seelampur.

1 min

Civic Body Takes Action Against Five, Identifies 15 Buildings To Seal

A day after the collapse of a four-storey building in Mustafabad left 11 people dead, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Sunday took action against five errant officials and identified 15 vulnerable buildings in the locality for sealing action, officials familiar with the development said.

1 min

Thefts in public areas rose 12% in Q1 of 2025

Thefts of mobile phones, laptops, and other personal belongings in crowded places and public transport, such as buses and trains, in Delhi rose by nearly 12% between January 1 and March 31 this year as compared to the same period last year, according to an analysis of crime statistics shared by the Delhi Police on Sunday.

1 min

Ggm Metro begins radar survey of 27 metro stations along key route

The Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd (GMRL) has started the ground penetrating radar survey (GPRS) of 27 metro stations along the metro route from Millennium City Centre to Cyber Hub, which passes through Old Gurugram in a loop.

1 min

Plans to shift Noida ARTO office to Jewar spark public outcry

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) has allotted 2,000 square metres of land to set up a permanent assistant regional transport department's (ARTO) office in Jewar following a request from Uttar Pradesh transport department.

1 min

Living with rare editions

Glimpsing into a private library

1 min

Delhi Police on Alert for Visit of U.S. Vice-Prez, Family Today

Security arrangements have been beefed up in the Capital — especially central and east Delhi — due to the visit of the United States (US) Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance and their three children on Monday, police officers said.

1 min

Wastewater treatment proves crucial in metro

Seven years after Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake drew global attention for frothing and catching fire due to dumping of unchecked untreated sewage and industrial effluents, the city has emerged as the second-best performer in sewage management under a central government initiative.

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Baansera Park Set To Be Hub Of Food, Adventure

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to introduce new activities at Baansera Park near Sarai Kale Khan, such as a tent city, organic haat, a food court and an adventure zone, officials said on Friday.

1 min

Water Minister Claims Graft by AAP in Timarpur Lake Project

Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected the Timarpur lake complex project site and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party-led former Delhi government spent ₹80-85 crore on the project which has not been commissioned yet.

1 min

Anurag Kashyap Booked Over His Post On Brahmins

An FIR was registered against film director Anurag Kashyap at Bajaj Nagar police station in Rajasthan for his remarks on Brahmins on X, an officer said on Sunday.

1 min

Elon Musk's mother marks 77th birthday, unveils translated book

While Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to visit India later this year following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his mother, Maye Musk, was in Mumbai to mark her 77th birthday.

1 min

Bengal Violence: 4th Accused Held in Bengal Riots Case; Political Slugfest Rages On

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of two people in violence-hit Murshidabad district earlier this month, police said on Sunday, even as political slugfest over the anti-Waqf law protests continued, with the opposition BJP alleging that the violence was a \"state-sponsored terrorism\" under the Mamata Banerjee-led government.

1 min

Three-Language Policy, NEET, NEP Aim to 'Impose' Hindi in TN: DYCM

The idea behind the three-language policy, NEET, and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre is to \"impose\" Hindi in Tamil Nadu, deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Sunday.

1 min

No compulsion to study Hindi: CM amid Maha row

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed concerns over the \"imposition\" of Hindi in the state, asserting that Marathi will continue to be compulsory.

2 mins

People in PoK Will Soon Demand Their Merger With India

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that residents of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will soon seek their integration with India.

1 min

SC lawyer seeks contempt proceedings against BJP MP

A Supreme Court lawyer representing one of the litigants in the Waqf Act case has written to Attorney General R Venkatramani seeking consent to initiate contempt proceedings against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his \"grossly scandalous\" remarks \"aimed at lowering the dignity\" of the top court.

1 min

Retd K'taka DGP found dead at home, wife 'prime suspect'

Former director general of Karnataka police, Om Prakash, was found dead with stab wounds at his Bengaluru residence on Sunday, officials said, adding that his wife, a key suspect in the case, has been detained for questioning.

2 mins

Bhandari Challenges ED Plea Calling Him Fugitive

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari has opposed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea before a Delhi court seeking to declare him a \"fugitive\" in connection to a black money case, claiming that his stay in the UK was legal since his extradition to India was denied by the London high court.

1 min

Vance to arrive in India today; to meet PM, discuss trade ties

US Vice President JD Vance is set to arrive in New Delhi with his family on Monday for a three-day visit that will include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with ongoing trade negotiations expected to figure in the talks.

2 mins

UP man arrested for throwing acid on wife, two daughters

THE ACCUSED SUSPECTED THAT HIS WIFE WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH ANOTHER MAN, SAY POLICE

1 min

Stalker shoots woman dead in UP, surrenders

THE WOMAN'S BROTHER TOLD POLICE THAT THE ACCUSED WAS HARASSING HIS SISTER FOR MONTHS

1 min

Singhvi, 3 experts to depose before Parl panel on ONOE

ACCORDING TO PARLIAMENTARY RECORDS, THE JPC HAS HELD SIX MEETINGS SINCE IT WAS FORMED IN WINTER SESSION

1 min

17-Year-Old Killed, Another Injured in Massive Field Fire in Punjab

A 17-year-old boy died on Sunday while another sustained injuries due to a massive fire that broke out in the agricultural fields of Neelewala village in Ferozepur district of Punjab, said police.

1 min

Artiste Killed in Celebratory Firing in Bihar

A 26-year-old artiste was shot dead on Saturday during celebratory firing at the wedding of a retired army official's son in Jogiyara village, under the jurisdiction of the Jale police station in Bihar, police officers said on Sunday.

1 min

'Waris Punjab De' Plotting to Kill Me, Amit Shah: Minister Bittu

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements linked to \"Waris Punjab De\" outfit—whose chief is radical preacher Amritpal Singh—were plotting to assassinate him and other political leaders in Punjab.

1 min

Trade War, Tariff Hikes and India's Silver Lining

The Donald Trump administration announced a host of sweeping tariff hikes with every single one of America's trading partners.

2 mins

ED's Herald case aims to intimidate Cong: Kharge

THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE HAS NAMED THE GANDHIS AS ACCUSED IN ITS CHARGE SHEET

2 mins

Ex-Speaker's death: FIR against fake doctor, hospital management

SHUKLA, THEN A CONGRESS MLA FROM KOTA SEAT, DIED IN 2006 AT THE PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN BILASPUR

1 min

Right language for Sena revival

Thackeray clan spots an opportunity to resurrect political fortunes in linguistic nationalism

2 mins

Adolescence becoming uncharted waters now

Any parents whose children are at present nine or 10 years of age will shortly find themselves in an unknown territory.

3 mins

Cloud over the voluntary carbon market's survival

When it comes to carbon pricing, the two most talked about instruments are the emissions trading scheme (ETS) and the carbon tax.

3 mins

In Murshidabad riot, rerun of an old story

Only the faces of the perpetrators and the victims change, the failure of the state and statements of the leaders are the same

3 mins

Ship Emission Norms To Help With Global Green Transition

After a decade of discussions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed that large ship owners must reduce the greenhouse gases (GHGs) they emit per unit of energy, against 2008 levels.

1 min

Amid Reunion Rumors, Sena (UBT) Says 'No Preconditions'

Amid a buzz on the potential reconciliation between cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday said no alliance has been declared or any precondition is put by Uddhav, while a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader dismissed prospects of electoral tie-up as a distant step.

1 min

Protesters rally against Trump across US cities

Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the US on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals.

2 mins

Gaza rescuers: Israeli strikes kill 25 people

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes since dawn on Sunday have killed at least 25 people across the Gaza Strip, including women and children.

1 min

Trump Slams 'Weak' Judges As Deportation Row Intensifies

The clash over President Donald Trump's bid to exercise unprecedented powers in deporting migrants deepened on Sunday as he again bashed the judiciary, while a top Democrat warned the country was \"closer and closer\" to a constitutional crisis.

1 min

Ecuador Remains on High Alert Over 'Plot' to Murder President

Ecuador is on maximum alert over an alleged assassination plot against recently re-elected President Daniel Noboa, the government said on Saturday.

1 min

Pro-monarchist RPP protests in restricted area of Kathmandu

Hundreds of leaders and cadres of Nepal's pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a protest rally on Sunday near the Prime Minister's official residence and the Parliament building, demanding reinstatement of the monarchy and establishing the Himalayan nation as a Hindu state.

1 min

Gig demand swells, but workers are hard to find

The summer heat is scorching staffing firms, especially those providing temporary or gig workers to various industries, as demand for workers rises but the cost of meeting the demand also rises in parallel.

2 mins

DHL to Suspend Shipments of Over $800 to US Consumers

DHL Express, a division of Germany's Deutsche Post, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as US customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.

1 min

MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth ₹8,346 Cr

State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth ₹8,346.24 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing.

1 min

Cognizant Becomes First IT Co to Call Out Risk From GCCs

Firm's annual report acknowledges rising competition from in-house tech arms

2 mins

IT compliance push may see more digital nudges

Tech, AI-driven 'nudging' is a key element of tax dept's new toolkit: Experts

2 mins

Pant's 'madness' is missing this IPL season

Rishabh Pant is a mad batter. Probably the maddest India has seen.

3 mins

Rohit rediscovers touch, MI steamroll jaded CSK

The former Mumbai Indians skipper hits an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls to guide his team to a nine-wicket win over Super Kings

3 mins

Accuracy, variations crucial to Prasidh's comeback run

It's tough being a fast bowler as injury setbacks are a part of a career you have chosen. And Prasidh Krishna has had more than his share of setbacks.

3 mins

Kohli, Padikkal Lead Chase After Bowlers Rock Punjab Kings

After recording two wins in two matches, Punjab Kings (PBKS) should have been riding high on momentum and form going into their last home match at the Punjab Cricket Association Mullanpur Stadium to make it three out of three.

2 mins

Arsenal make Liverpool wait for title

Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title as his late strike sealed a 1-0 win that relegated Leicester after Arsenal's 4-0 rout of Ipswich delayed the leaders' coronation on Sunday.

2 mins

Duplantis: Neeraj still the same nice guy I met in 2016

Long before he became a global star with two Olympic medals, Swedish-American pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis remembers meeting a humble Neeraj Chopra, who remained the \"same nice guy\" even after achieving astonishing success.

1 min

Shooter Babuta Breaks Medal Drought at World Cup in Lima

Indian wins silver at 10m air rifle, his first individual medal in World Cup this year

3 mins

Barca Make Comeback To Beat Celta Vigo

Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

2 mins

Playing the 'broken' woman, no more exciting, want quality roles: Kalki

In 2009, when Kalki Koechlin played a student reeling from an MMS scandal in Dev D, it was captivating and refreshing to see a character who refuses to let society shame her into submission.

1 min

Be a complete woman in your own self and then be a mom

Richa Chadha; (inset) the post shared by her on social media

1 min

'We've forgotten how to make films where audiences whistle and clap'

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt believes that the recent box-office failures of Bollywood films stem from the industry's shift away from massy movies.

1 min

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