Hindustan Times Delhi - May 07, 2025

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May 07, 2025

Doing what we do to enemy: HC on Pb-Hry tussle over Bhakra

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Tuesday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that while state police were deployed at the Nangal dam for security, they are not interfering with the operations of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and accused the opposing counsel of \"stating a bunch of lies\".

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India's water will be used for India: Modi

Waters from India's rivers will now be used for the country's interests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, indicating the government's intention to curb the flow of water to Pakistan amid escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

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India clinches free trade deal with UK

India and the UK on Tuesday clinched a free trade agreement (FTA) that will boost Indian exports of textiles, leather and engineering goods and cut levies on British whisky, automobiles and medical devices, and which Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, would catalyse trade, investment and job creation.

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States, UTs hunker down for civic defence exercise

Authorities across India geared up to hold the widest set of civil defence drills in the country in nearly half a century on Wednesday as New Delhi firmed up its response to Islamabad in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

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IAF TO KICK OFF COMBAT DRILLS IN RAJASTHAN

The Indian Air Force will on Wednesday begin a two-day combat exercise in the country's western sector, with the aerial drills involving fighter planes, transport aircraft, mid-air refuellers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

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SC REVEALS CASTE, RELIGION OF ITS COLLEGIUM PICKS

India's apex court has, for the first time, officially disclosed the caste and religion of each person recommended for appointment as high court judges by the Supreme Court Collegium between November 2022 and April 2025, along with their relation to sitting or retired high court or Supreme Court judges.

1 min

Beer, liquor prices to rise in Gurugram as new excise policy takes effect on June 12

A costly drink

1 min

Behind the Composition of Collegium Picks

Of the 221 Judges Recommended, 167 Are from the General Category, 39 Are OBCs, 8 Are SCs and 7 Are STs

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Traders, Mkt Associations Will Be Briefed Beforehand

A multi-location mock drill scheduled for Wednesday will simulate emergency scenarios across Delhi's malls, markets, residential complexes and court premises — but most residents and traders on Tuesday said that they lacked knowledge about the specifics of Wednesday's exercise.

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Blackout expected at key buildings at 7pm

The city will likely be under a brief blackout at 7pm on Wednesday evening as part of the defence mock drills planned by the Delhi government.

1 min

Metro, buses will not be impacted by drill, say officials

Public transport across Delhi is expected to operate normally during Wednesday's city-wide mock security drill, which will take place at more than 50 locations as part of Operation Abhyaas, officials said on Tuesday.

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Coordinated effort: 550 schools to participate

The Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed at least 550 schools across the Capital to participate in Wednesday's mock security drill as part of a coordinated push to strengthen emergency preparedness and raise civic awareness among students.

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Hospitals to prep for patient influx

Government and private hospitals across the Capital are gearing up to participate in a large-scale security drill on Wednesday, aimed at testing the preparedness of Delhi's health-care system against \"new and complex threats\", officials said.

1 min

40% hike in liquor fee may hit diners

The charges of obtaining a licence to serve liquor at a restaurant in Haryana has been hiked by 40% under the state's revised excise policy for 2025-27, a move that's expected to make dining out and nightlife in Gurugram more expensive.

1 min

Beer prices to soar in Ggm under '25-'27 excise policy

Beer lovers across Haryana will be paying significantly more for their drink, as the state's new excise policy brings a 55% hike in Indian beer prices and a 45% increase for imported ones.

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Parvesh Verma Directs DMs to Act Against Encroachment

With the monsoon approaching, Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday convened a meeting of all district magistrates (DMs) to launch a coordinated campaign to clear encroachments from roads and footpaths and step up the city's seasonal preparedness.

1 min

HC Issues Notice to AAP Legislator Khan in Attack on Police Case

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought the response of AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan on a plea filed by the Delhi Police challenging grant of anticipatory bail to him in connection with alleged attack on police.

1 min

'Act against DCP for lack of decorum, casual approach'

A city court has strongly criticised a deputy commissioner of police (DCP)-rank officer for his \"casual manner\" in dealing with case investigations, and failing to maintain the decorum of the court by appearing in an online hearing from a moving vehicle.

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Election for One Seat of Standing Panel of MCD on May 21

The process for elections to fill vacant positions in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) high-powered standing committee has begun, and the election for one of the vacant positions is scheduled for May 21, officials said.

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SC Orders Strict Enforcement of Firecracker Ban, Vehicle Entry

In a significant step to combat air pollution, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a slew of directives aimed at reducing vehicular and firecracker-related emissions in Delhi-NCR, including stricter enforcement of the firecracker ban, restrictions on polluting vehicles entering the Capital, and data collection on e-vehicles used by the government.

1 min

No Marx, Malthus in texts, says DU panel

Karl Marx and Thomas Robert Malthus — two foundational figures in population theory — may no longer be part of Delhi University's (DU) sociology curriculum.

1 min

Artificial rain, aged cars' removal in new air plan

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on Delhi's Environment Action Plan 2025-26, where she announced a series of steps to improve the air quality, including mandatory rooftop sprinkler systems in all high-rise buildings and compulsory water sprinkling systems at construction sites to tackle dust pollution.

2 mins

Two Killed as Speeding Car Hits Their Bike

Two friends were killed and two others sustained injuries late on Saturday in the Delhi Cantonment area after a speeding car hit their motorbike, police said on Tuesday, adding that the errant driver has been arrested.

1 min

Jane Austen in St Stephen's

Cracking the great writer in a Delhi institution

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New Chintan Report Suggests Solutions for Urban Heat

A new report by Chintan Environmental Research reveals that low-cost, multi-layered roofs made from materials like bamboo, jute, and cardboard can reduce indoor temperatures by 2 to 6°C, helping to alleviate heat stress on Delhi's urban poor.

1 min

CM says 24x7 power supply govt's priority

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said transforming Delhi into the green energy capital and ensuring 24x7 affordable electricity remained her government's top priority.

1 min

Water War: Delhi Says Punjab Choking Supply, AAP Hits Back

Delhi's water minister, Parvesh Verma, accused the AAP-led Punjab government of engineering a conspiracy to cut Delhi's water supply in retaliation for its defeat in February's assembly polls.

1 min

Storm-worn flags to be replaced in one month

Over the past few days, residents have flagged the issue on social media, posting images of torn flags at Dwarka, Nehru Place and other areas

1 min

Man Who Mowed Down Teenager Gets Life Sentence

A 43-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday for mowing down a 15-year-old boy in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in August 2023.

1 min

HC Stays Interim Order Against AR Rahman in Copyright Case

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed an interim order against music director AR Rahman in a copyright infringement case over a composition used in the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan 2.

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Rioters Are Being Brought To Bengal From Outside: CM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged people not to indulge in violence over protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying she would be the biggest enemy of anyone trying to trigger fresh riots in the eastern state.

2 mins

Maha Gets SC Nod For Local Polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed local body elections in Maharashtra, held up on account of a challenge to reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) since 2022, to be notified and held within four months, while directing that the outcome of the elections will be subject to the decision by the top court on the pending challenge to the state law extending 27% reservation for OBCs in local bodies.

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IAF to conduct two-day combat exercise

DRILL WILL INVOLVE ASSETS FROM AIRBASES SPREAD ACROSS RAJASTHAN, GUJARAT, HARYANA AND UTTAR PRADESH

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PM cancelled J&K visit due to intel: Kharge; BJP hits back

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his Kashmir visit after \"receiving an intelligence report\" three days before the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

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Pak Intruder Arrested Along LoC in Poonch

A 26-year-old Pakistani national was arrested along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.

1 min

Qatar extends support to India's fight against terror

Pakistan faced tough questions about the Pahalgam terror attack, including the Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) possible involvement in the incident, during an informal meeting of the UN Security Council, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan Set To Increase Defence Spending By 18% In Budget: Report

The Pakistan government has endorsed an 18% increase in defence spending to over ₹2.5 trillion in the next budget due to tensions with India, according to a media report on Tuesday.

1 min

Pakistani nationals on long-term visas asked to reapply by July 10

APPLICATION FORM FOR REAPPLYING FOR LTV WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE PORTAL FROM MAY 10 TO JULY 10, THE MHA SAID

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Rahul Gandhi 'Excommunicated From Hinduism': Shankaracharya

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Tuesday said he has \"excommunicated\" Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi from Hinduism for allegedly insulting Manusmriti.

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Observing rituals of a religion doesn't mean professing it: SC restores election of MLA

A person observing or performing rituals of a particular religion does not mean they \"profess\" that faith, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, as it restored the membership of a Kerala CPI(M) legislator whose election from a Scheduled Caste constituency was questioned.

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Union minister says he's fine after reports of his 'disappearance'

Two days after his disappearance from a train, and appearance on another one created a stir in railway and police circles, the Western Central Railways has explained that Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram never went missing but boarded a different train mistakenly at Damoh railway station, where he had alighted after feeling unwell.

1 min

'Embassy Helping Indians on Death Row in Indonesia'

The Centre on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that the Indian embassy in Indonesia was providing legal assistance to three Indians on death row in a drug-related case, and added that the Indian consulate has filed an \"intent of appeal\" to challenge the death sentence awarded by the Indonesian district court.

1 min

Top court judges' assets now out in public domain

In an unprecedented move towards transparency and judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has, for the first time in history, published the asset declarations of its sitting judges on the court's official website.

2 mins

India's HDI ranking improves for 2023

ADVANCEMENT REFLECTS SUSTAINED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE KEY METRICS OF HDI, UNDP SAID

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Communal Tension in M.P. Town After 7 Held for Rape

Six men were arrested and a boy was detained for allegedly raping and blackmailing four girls in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday after an obscene video of a minor surfaced on social media leading to communal tension in the area, police said.

1 min

SC Rejects Godhra Arson Convicts' Appeals to Refer to 3-Judge Bench

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to refer the appeals filed by convicts in the Godhra train burning case to a three-judge bench, affirming that such a requirement was only necessary if the high court had upheld the death sentence on some of the convicts.

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Resolve SYL canal issue amicably: SC to Hry, Pb

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave one more chance to the states of Punjab and Haryana to find an \"amicable\" solution for their long-standing dispute over the construction of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, ordered by the top court in 2002, even as it criticised Punjab for its \"high handedness\" in passing a law de-notifying the land meant for the canal in an attempt to defeat the 2002 verdict.

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May tweak Emigration Act for global workplace: EAM

India is looking to amend the Emigration Act of 1983 as part of efforts to meet the demands of the global workplace and to promote the legal movement of people while discouraging non-legal migration, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.

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Women's Digital Safety Discussed by Parl Body

The parliamentary standing committee on empowerment of women held its first session of the year on Tuesday, with the discussions centering on cybercrimes against women — including the online harassment faced by Himanshi Narwal, the widow of Lt. Vinay Narwal who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Parl Panel Flags Discrepancies, Slams Delay in Tap Water Schemes

A standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj on Monday took officials of the ministry of jal shakti to task over the lack of proper implementation of its flagship schemes across India, including the provision of tap water to rural households.

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Property rights are sacrosanct, says HC in possession case

The right to property, despite no longer being a fundamental right, continues to hold a sacrosanct position as a constitutional and legal right, the Delhi high court observed, as it directed the Centre to pay about ₹1.77 crore to a man whose property was unlawfully occupied for over two decades by the government in the aftermath of proceedings initiated against him during Emergency.

1 min

Why Israel's plan to occupy Gaza is flawed

Israel's Cabinet has approved a plan to launch an \"intensive\" operation in Gaza and seize territory.

1 min

India's America-China-Pakistan test of balance

New Delhi is exhibiting maximum flexibility with DC, restoring normalcy with limits with Beijing, and preparing for an aggressive posture with Rawalpindi

4 mins

Time to reimagine the idea of the Indus itself

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON THE INDUS MUST START AT THE BASIN AND THE SUB-BASIN LEVELS, GIVEN THAT IT IS THE RIPARIAN STAKEHOLDER WHO HAS THE HIGHEST STAKES IN SHIFTING THE GRAMMAR OF SECURITISATION

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Link West marks India's Strategic Pivot in West Asia

India's engagement with West Asia during the tenure of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been strategic and deeply pragmatic, anchored in a multipolar vision that elevates India from a peripheral actor to a pivotal influencer in the region.

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B'DESH'S AILING FORMER PREMIER RETURNS HOME

Ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to Bangladesh on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment in London, drawing large crowds of flag-waving supporters and reigniting the opposition's call for national elections.

1 min

NZ Premier Suggests Social Media Ban for U-16s

New Zealand's prime minister, on Tuesday, proposed banning children under-16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.

1 min

Pulitzer Prizes: NYT Bags 4, New Yorker 3

The New York Times (NYT) won four Pulitzer Prizes and the New Yorker three on Monday for journalism in 2024 that touched on topics like the fentanyl crisis, the US military and last summer's assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

1 min

Israel Pummels Yemen Airport in Retaliation Against Houthi Attack

Israeli warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Houthis that targeted Israel's main airport.

1 min

Jagmeet Singh steps down as NDP leader

Jagmeet Singh's tenure as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) formally came to an end on Monday evening as his interim replacement was chosen by the party.

1 min

Ukraine Targets Moscow With Drones As Putin Prepares To Host World Leaders

A Ukrainian drone attack forced Moscow to close its airports for several hours, Russian officials said on Tuesday, before President Vladimir Putin will host several leaders to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.

1 min

Pakistan Blames India for Blast That Kills 7 Soldiers

Seven Pakistan army soldiers were killed on Tuesday when their vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device, Pakistan's military said, blaming arch rival India for the attack.

1 min

Will dictate tariff levels for US trading partners

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday for his first talks with Donald Trump and bluntly told the US president that Canada would never be for sale.

2 mins

After overcoming historic loss, Merz becomes chancellor

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded on Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic loss in the first round of voting threatened the new government's promises of stability.

1 min

OpenAI dials back restructuring plan, non-profit to retain control

OpenAI has dialed back a significant restructuring plan, with its non-profit parent retaining control in a move that is likely to limit CEO Sam Altman's power over the pioneering maker of ChatGPT.

1 min

Sharma Sees Paytm Turning Profitable From This Quarter

Paytm's parent One97 Communications Ltd is expected to turn profitable from the ongoing quarter, said its founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma, after the fintech firm recorded a loss in the quarter ended March.

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Moody's Cuts 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3% on Trade Woes

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday cut India's GDP growth projections for 2025 to 6.3%, from 6.5%, saying economies globally will see a slowdown on account of heightened US policy uncertainty and trade restrictions.

1 min

New Satcom Rules Key to Cross-Border Security Issues

Guidelines issued this week for satellite internet services companies address crucial cross-border security issues, including from Pakistan, minister of state for communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, said on Tuesday.

1 min

IT's Middle Order to Give Tough Chase to Big Four

Smaller information technology (IT) services companies earning $1-5 billion in revenue outpaced the Big Four by more than three times in FY25, a performance they may repeat in the year ahead, multiple analysts tracking the sector said.

2 mins

Foreign Car Firms Eye Trade Deals for EV Tariff Reduction

Lack of clarity on EV scheme leaves automakers waiting on investment plans

2 mins

Zhao Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with an 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.

1 min

GT beat Mumbai and rain despite Bumrah's strikes

Titans score the 15 off one over after a 2nd rain break to win against MI and go top of the points table

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Virat, Rohit can play as long as they are performing: Gambhir

Not long after India's 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar trophy, the discussions around a rift between coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma were growing.

2 mins

IPL's Growing Popularity Increases Threat to Tests

As the IPL and other leagues continue to grow, concerns increase about Test cricket. It's not strictly this versus that, but the success of one raises red flags for the other.

3 mins

Arsenal must stick together in PSG showdown: Odegaard

Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to stick together after their recent failures as they aim to defy the odds in Wednesday's decisive Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

2 mins

Anahat ready for her Worlds debut

Anahat Singh is a busy girl. Between reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, writing her Class 11 exams, catching up with family and painting, the 17-year-old is also gearing up for her first senior World Squash Championships.

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Virat Blocked Me After Avneet Kaur Joke, His Fans Abusing My Family: Rahul Vaidya

Singer Rahul Vaidya claims that Virat Kohli has blocked him on social media after he commented on the recent buzz about the cricketer liking a post dedicated to actor Avneet Kaur.

1 min

Pat Cummins lights up social media despite SRH IPL exit

Even though Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) ended on Monday night, social media went gaga over Pat Cummins' spirited spell with the ball.

1 min

Demi Lovato sparks Ozempic buzz again

Actor-singer Demi Lovato was in the news for her dramatic weight loss, with some commenters speculating the controversial use of diabetes drug Ozempic.

1 min

It's a touching, humorous story: Richa on return to acting

Actor Richa Chadha is all set to return in front of the camera following her maternity break.

1 min

'OTT doesn't warrant strict censorship'

Actor Amol Parashar was in the digital space even before the OTT boom with the hit show TVF Tripling back in 2016.

1 min

Tracing legacy through art

An exhibition celebrating the artistry of Sri Lankan master Tilak Samarawickrema was recently inaugurated in the Capital.

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