Hindustan Times Gurugram - February 07, 2025
Hindustan Times Gurugram - February 07, 2025
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February 07, 2025
Wenders bender: A very Wim evening
A line of people began to form outside Regal cinema, one of Mumbai's last surviving single-screen theaters.
5 mins
Hottest Jan ever as La Nina fails to moderate temps
Global temperatures shattered records again in the first month of this year as January became the warmest ever recorded, marking an unprecedented 18th month out of the last 19 that were above a critical climate threshold despite cooling La Nina conditions that typically moderate global heat.
2 mins
MoD signs ₹10k-cr deals to augment army's firepower
The defence ministry on Thursday said it has signed two contracts worth ₹10,147 crore to procure ammunition for the army's indigenous Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, giving a boost to self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
1 min
Over 1,090 Cases of Violation of MCC in City Since January 7
More than 1,090 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) have been registered in Delhi, an official said on Thursday.
1 min
Poll battle leaves many a mark on city
Civic workers have to clear 1.9mn posters, defaced walls, nearly permanent digital posters—and they could resurface on results day tomorrow
3 mins
AAP Accuses BJP of Trying to 'Poach' 7 MLAs; BJP Threatens Legal Action
A day after polling for the Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to poach several candidates, including seven incumbent legislators, by offering them ₹15 crore each, to help the BJP form government.
1 min
Cong Spoke BJP's Language in Delhi Polls': SP Leader
Samajwadi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Thursday alleged the Congress \"spoke the language of the Bharatiya Janata Party\" during the Delhi Assembly elections — a remark that further exposed the cracks in the INDIA bloc.
1 min
All eyes on EVMs sitting till Sat in 70 strongrooms
The electronic voting machines (EVMs) in which votes were polled for the Delhi assembly elections are stored in strongrooms under three-tier round-the-clock security.
1 min
Two More Exit Polls Give Comfortable Lead to BJP
Two exit polls released on Thursday, a day after voting was held in Delhi's fiercely contested elections, predicted a comfortable victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and signaled a significant decline in the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) electoral fortunes in the Capital.
2 mins
'Want to ensure each vote counts': Mustafabad races to the top spot
IN 2020 POLLS, THE HIGHEST TURNOUT WAS RECORDED IN SEELAMPUR AT 71.22%, FOLLOWED BY MUSTAFABAD AT 70.55%, AND GOKULPUR (70.51%)
2 mins
How Delhi Voted: Th
Mehrauli replaces Delhi Cantt as constituency with lowest turnout
1 min
Officials for Municipal Polls Appointed on GGM DC's Order
Officials have been appointed to take charge for the upcoming municipal elections in Gurugram, Manesar, Sohna, Farrukhnagar, and Pataudi.
1 min
Haryana bats for quick restoration of Aravalli range
THE ARAVALLIS FACE SEVERE DEGRADATION DUE TO MINING, CLIMATE CHANGE, URBAN EXPANSION, DEFORESTATION
1 min
UP Clears New Excise Policy, Could Benefit NCR Residents
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved its excise policy for the fiscal 2025-26, with the document proposing several key changes, including \"composite liquor shops\"—which will merge beer and foreign liquor outlets into a single unit (the two were hitherto sold separately)—as well as boost tourism via the introduction of vineyards and microbreweries in the state.
3 mins
NUH: Two Held For Abducting, Raping 13-Yr-Old At Knifepoint
GURUGRAM:
1 min
Body of Man With Limbs Tied Found in DLF-1 Locked House
The body of an unidentified man, with his limbs tied, was found lying in a pool of blood on the first floor of a locked three-storey house in DLF Phase-1, police said on Thursday.
1 min
U-turn closure at Kherki Daula toll logjams roads
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday closed a U-turn at the Kherki Daula toll plaza on National Highway 48 in Gurugram due to the high-risk of accidents at the spot, 11 months after this was recommended by a safety consultant NHAI hired under directions of a Supreme Court appointed panel.
2 mins
Delhi Air Visibly Cleaner But Data ‘Missing’ Again
Delhi's air quality improved on Thursday—partly due to favourable meteorological conditions, but also courtesy a malfunctioning air quality monitoring system as real-time data from 34 of 39 air quality monitoring systems in the Capital went “missing”.
2 mins
Top Court Defers Hearing of Bail Pleas in Bhima Koregaon Case
The Supreme Court on Thursday remarked that discharge applications moved by accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case were holding up the trial even as the court deferred hearing on bail petitions of two accused till next month.
1 min
Deportees narrate tales of harrowing journey from US
Several of the 104 Indians deported from the US this week said they were handcuffed and shackled during their 40-hour flight home, with most learning about their deportation only after landing in Amritsar on Wednesday.
3 mins
Maha budget spend to take 10% hit following new populist schemes
Government contractors' indefinite stop-work stance in protest of unpaid dues amounting to over ₹90,000 crore in the current financial year has exposed the state's depleted treasury; and it is believed that the situation is set to become bleaker, with officials in the government stating that the budgeted expenditure is likely to drop further by 5-10%.
1 min
Pay maintenance to wife even if her earlier marriage is valid
The Supreme Court has directed a man to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, despite her previous marriage being legally subsisting, emphasizing that a strict legal interpretation should not be allowed to defeat the humanitarian purpose of the provision that seeks to protect women from destitution.
2 mins
Famous personalities across fields to join PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students and offer insights ahead of the board examinations on exam preparation, stress management, and personal growth during the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2025) on Monday.
1 min
Modi attacks Congress over delay in projects, 'Hindu rate of growth'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked previous Congress governments for their mismanagement and wrong policies that led to slow economic growth, which was coined as the \"Hindu rate of growth\", saying an entire society faced abuse and humiliation.
1 min
No plan to raise max working hours: Govt
The Centre clarified on Thursday that it is not considering any proposals to increase the maximum working hours amid recent debates sparked by corporate leaders advocating for longer workweeks.
1 min
Spirit of Constitution Trampled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress for not abiding by the spirit of the Constitution and showing scant regard for freedom of speech, pointing out that the first amendment was brought \"by a stopgap government\" that sought to curtail freedom of speech, and listed how various artistes bore the brunt of excesses during the Emergency.
3 mins
Modi 'lives in history', misled RS by distorting facts: Kharge
The country's future is dark in the hands of the present government, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday, as he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's speech in the Rajya Sabha, wondering how a person who \"just lives in history\" build the present and the future.
2 mins
Apex court directs transfer of all CLAT '25 challenges to Delhi HC
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the transfer of all petitions challenging the results of the 2025 Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to the Delhi high court, ensuring a unified and expedited adjudication process.
1 min
Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest
The political slugfest over the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations intensified on Thursday, with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan terming \"unfortunate\" and \"concerning\" the criticism of the draft norms by Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who alleged the move was an attempt to push RSS's agenda of imposing \"one history, one tradition, one language\" on the country.
2 mins
B'desh lodges protest against Hasina's statements in India
Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were \"false and fabricated\" statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought \"appropriate measures\" to stop her from making \"incendiary\" remarks on social media.
2 mins
Mirage Jet Crashes in MP; IAF Orders Probe in System Malfunction
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft on Thursday crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh following a \"system malfunction\" and a probe has been ordered into the accident involving the French-origin plane.
1 min
J&K: Man Dies by Suicide Over Harassment by Cops, Probe On
Jammu and Kashmir Police and Kathua district administration have ordered magisterial and fact-finding probes after a 25-year-old man, accused of being involved in militancy, reportedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by police, officials said.
1 min
Mizoram: BJP, Cong to ally for local body polls
While the Congress and the BJP are on different ends of the political spectrum at the national level, district units of the two parties in western Mizoram are joining forces to contest the upcoming village council elections.
1 min
'EC is dead': Akhilesh alleges bypoll rigging
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday lashed out at the Election Commission over alleged \"fake voting\" and rigging by officials during the Milkipur assembly bypoll in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
PIL in Bombay HC Over Govt Sites With 'Malicious Programming'
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court complaining that several government websites have been contaminated with malicious programming codes which redirect users to betting websites.
1 min
Woman who accused Hry BJP chief of rape booked in extortion attempt
ONE ACCUSED DEMANDED ₹50 LAKH FROM SINGER ROCKY MITTAL TO WITHDRAW RAPE ACCUSATIONS
2 mins
Rajnath, new US defense secy discuss cooperation
India, US review defence partnership
2 mins
Delhi HC Seeks NIA Response on Rashid's Plea for Parl Attendance
The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) if it is willing to release Jammu and Kashmir parliamentarian Engineer Rashid on custody parole so that he can attend Parliament's ongoing budget session.
1 min
India to review impact of new Trump sanctions on Chabahar
The Indian government is assessing the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's restoration of his \"maximum pressure\" campaign on Iran, specifically the move to remove sanctions waivers related to the Chabahar port, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
2 mins
SC Slams TN Governor Ravi for ‘Own Procedure’ to Delay Bills
The Supreme Court on Thursday set about defining the constitutional contours of a governor’s authority regarding assent to bills, framing eight key questions while expressing strong disapproval of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s prolonged delay in acting upon bills passed by the state legislature.
3 mins
No country for illegal migrants
Deportation of illegal migrants is a pointer to new nativist politics that is hostile to migration
2 mins
Why civil aviation in India needs further consolidation
A recent Morgan Stanley research report tells us that marriage as an institution might be going through one of its worst phases — but, for the smaller companies in Indian civil aviation, there is no other hope on the horizon.
4 mins
Astrology trap: Stargazing to promote pseudo-science
It was the first class of the astrophysics course that I was teaching. As an introduction to the history of astronomy, I mentioned the fact that till a few centuries ago, astrology was indistinguishable from astronomy.
3 mins
Trans Athletes Barred From Women's Sports
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office.
2 mins
Argentina to Withdraw From W.H.O., Echoing Trump
Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to \"profound differences\" with the UN agency, a presidential spokesperson said on Wednesday.
1 min
No Influence Over VP's Impeachment Trial: Philippine President
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Thursday he will have no role in determining the timing of his vice president's impeachment trial, now expected after the May mid-term elections.
1 min
S Korean police block DeepSeek
South Korean ministries and police said on Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek's access to their computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how it manages user information.
1 min
UN's climate chief defends progress as US pull-out looms
The multilateral process of climate negotiations has managed to resist runaway global warming despite mounting challenges, UN Climate Head Simon Stiell said on Thursday in Brazil, which is preparing to host the climate conference (COP30) this year.
1 min
US to boycott G20 meet over S Africa 'inclusive' agenda
The United States will boycott the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg due to South Africa's treatment of (White) farmers and the G20's theme emphasizing climate and diversity, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Akasa Raises Funds From Premji, Ranjan Pai Family Offices
Akasa Air, India's youngest airline, has raised an undisclosed sum from a number of investors, including the family offices of Bengaluru-based billionaires Azim Premji and Ranjan Pai.
1 min
Blackstone to sell Simplilearn stake
Global private equity firm Blackstone is looking to sell its majority stake in Simplilearn, more than three years after buying over 60% in the digital learning platform.
2 mins
Boeing to deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers this year
US planemaker Boeing on Thursday said it will deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers in 2025, with plans to deliver more starting 2027.
1 min
Private capex up, tariffs under watch: SBI's Setty
SBI posted a net profit of ₹16,891 crore in the Dec quarter, up 84.3% from a year earlier
2 mins
Airtel Q3 net up 483% at ₹14,760 cr on Indus gains
India's second largest carrier Bharti Airtel Ltd beat estimates with a profit of ₹14,760 crore for the quarter ended December, up 483% from ₹2,530 crore a year earlier, due to a one-time gain from Indus Towers becoming its subsidiary in November.
1 min
Niraj beats quality field to shoot gold
Niraj Kumar fell in love with shooting at an NCC camp during his school days in his hometown of Hoshiarpur, and it grew into a passion so strong that he charted his own course just to continue playing the sport.
3 mins
Delhi HC reinstates taekwondo body officials
The Delhi high court on Thursday set aside Games and Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) decision to replace Director of Competition (DOC) T Praveen Kumar and the technical officials appointed by the Taekwondo Federation of India (TFI) for the 38th National Games of India, being conducted in Uttarakhand, saying that the same was taken without any rationale.
2 mins
Harshit shines on debut after trial by fire in opening spell
Those extra 25 miles per hour. That's what England captain Jos Buttler said when he was asked about Harshit Rana being allowed to replace Shivam Dube in the Pune T20I. The jury is out on whether the application of the concussion rules made any sense then.
2 mins
Apex court lets elected kabaddi body take charge
Supreme Court clarified that its order is an ad-hoc deal to ensure the federation's affiliation gets restored and women players can participate in an international event this month
2 mins
Indian TT's Long Pips Game Needs an Attacking Evolution
Rubber used by Batra and Akula has made its mark in table tennis but the world is now catching up
4 mins
Newcastle Sweep Aside Arsenal to Reach Final
Newcastle swept into the League Cup final for the second time in three seasons with a vibrant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday.
1 min
Two halves of a soul: Aditya and Anushka
In the run-up to Valentine's Day, we're kicking off a special series where reel-life stars open up about their real-life love stories
1 min
Pari to join PC and fam for Siddharth's wedding festivities today
Actor Parineeti Chopra's absence from her cousin Siddharth Chopra's pre-wedding festivities had sparked a wave of speculation about alleged strained family ties.
1 min
Got so much royalty from Diljit's Choli Ke...want him to pick more of my songs
Ila Arun may not have lent her voice to a Bollywood song for 12 years now, but the Hindi film industry still can't get enough of her.
1 min
Kubbra Sait: Maha Kumbh Is A Spiritual Fair Beyond Religion Or Region
Actor Kubbra Sait, who recently visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, is still soaking in the positive vibes from her trip. \"Feeling different energies, and being with people from all over the globe is a feeling beyond description. We get to see one India, one world there. Once you take a dip in the Ganga, you are full of gratitude,\" she tells us, adding, \"It has nothing to do with religion or which part of the country you come from. It's a spiritual fair; anyone who has a hunger for knowledge, curiosity and energy must go there.\"
1 min
It's patriarchy vs ambition and Sanya Malhotra doesn't miss a beat
To all the raja betas, Mrs is coming for you.
2 mins
Love that lasts: Turn roses into romantic mementos
Rose Day, which is today, marks the beginning of Valentine's Week and sets the tone for romance.
1 min
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