Hindustan Times Gurugram - March 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Gurugram - March 20, 2025
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March 20, 2025
Thousands of new JFK assassination records released
US President Donald Trump released material related to the 1963 assassination of former President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, seeking to honor his campaign promise to provide more transparency about the shock event in Texas.
1 min
AAP's Jain booked in CCTV 'corruption' case
The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Wednesday booked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former PWD minister Satyendar Jain for allegedly waiving a ₹16 crore penalty imposed on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in exchange for an alleged bribe of ₹7 crore.
1 min
Former, New Attendants Planned Couple's Killing
The brutal murders of a septuagenarian couple in northwest Delhi's Kohat Enclave were premeditated and were carried out by two men — their former and current attendants — to steal cash and jewellery from the house, police officers probing the case said on Wednesday, following the arrest of the ex-employee.
2 mins
Flier Opens Evacuation Slide of Plane at IGI, Offloaded
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Leh was delayed by more than three hours on Wednesday after a passenger on board opened an evacuation slide — an inflatable slide that is used during emergencies to quickly evacuate an aircraft — while the plane was still on the tarmac at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, officials said.
1 min
Dwarka e-way: Contractor asks MCG to fix broken drain near clover leaf
The highway contractor of the Dwarka expressway has asked the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to repair a drain close to the clover leaf on the expressway near Kherki Daula, as sewage spilling over from the drain has damaged the service lane there.
1 min
Owners of Shops in Sec 29 Market Have Been Asked to Clear the Encroachments Voluntarily
Owners of Shops in Sec 29 Market Have Been Asked to Clear the Encroachments Voluntarily
2 mins
Palwal Man Gets Life Term For Raping Minor Niece Over 9 Months
In a verdict that underscores the severity of crimes against minors, a 29-year-old man was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of his life by a POCSO court in Palwal on Tuesday.
1 min
HC Pulls Up Govt Over Delays in Judicial Officers' Residential Flats
The Delhi high court on Wednesday reprimanded the Delhi government for its failure to sanction and release funds for the completion of projects pertaining to construction of residential flats for judicial officers in the Capital.
1 min
Liquor trader murder: 1 shooter held in Delhi
Within 24 hours of the Hayatpur shootout, the Gurugram police crime branch nabbed one of the two shooters from Najafgarh in Delhi on Wednesday, for allegedly murdering a liquor trader at his farmhouse on Tuesday evening, police said.
2 mins
Police crackdown on ELVs intensifying in 2025: Data
As many as 8,093 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) have been sent for scrapping this year till March 10, as per data by Delhi traffic police.
1 min
Fresh contract for firm hired to clear Bandhwari
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has awarded a new work order to a private waste management agency despite the firm failing to complete its assigned job at the Bandhwari landfill for well over a year.
3 mins
With 3 seats in hand, women eye HC reform
For the first time in its history, the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) executive committee elections, scheduled for Friday, will witness a watershed moment — women candidates contesting for posts reserved exclusively for them.
1 min
Female dhole, 9, dies at Delhi zoo; autopsy ordered
A female dhole at the National Zoological Park — informally known as the Delhi zoo — died on Wednesday, officials said, adding to the growing list of animal deaths at the zoo over the past few months.
1 min
For whom the bells toll: Delhi's rusting, forgotten clock towers
Before wristwatches and smartphones, time in Delhi moved to the rhythm of water clocks and the Sun.
3 mins
22nd Edition Of Boimela, Bharat Lokotsab To Kick Off From Today
The first tram tickets from the days when trams roared through Delhi and Kolkata will be showcased in a special exhibition at the 22nd Boimela (Book Fair) and Bharat Lokotsab, set to begin on March 20 at No. 5, Ashoka Road, organisers said Wednesday.
1 min
Minister Reviews Metro Phase-4, Takes Note of Key Concerns
Delhi transport minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the Phase-4 expansion of the Delhi Metro, and discussed key concerns, including land-related issues, environmental clearances, and inter-agency coordination, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
Aware Of 'Who Is Doing What And Why' In Indian Ocean: Navy Chief
The Indian Navy is fully aware of the ongoing developments in the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and keeping a close watch on dual-role vessels (military or spy ships passing off as something else) operating in the vast maritime expanse, navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday, at a time when the Chinese navy is seeking to boost its presence in the region.
1 min
CDS Flags Slow Defence Procurement Process
Chief of defence staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday flagged concerns about slow defence procurement procedures in India and their impact on the absorption of new technologies -- at a time when the government is taking steps to tighten acquisition timelines and simplify weapon-buying processes to boost the military's capabilities.
1 min
Woman, lover held for killing husband
A woman and her lover allegedly murdered her 29-year-old husband, who worked in the merchant navy, dismembered the body, sealed it inside a drum and covered it with cement in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday, adding both accused have been arrested.
1 min
Jaitapur Nuclear Plant Key To Net Zero Emissions Goal: Union Min
Union minister of state for science and technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Park (JNPP) in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra is an important project towards achieving India's net zero emissions goal by 2070.
1 min
Much Greater Weaponisation Of Economic Activities: EAM
The weaponisation of tariffs and export controls is forcing India to find trade partners who are more trustworthy, reliable and transparent, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.
1 min
Concerned at situation in Gaza: India
India on Wednesday expressed concern over the situation in Gaza following Israel resuming its bombardment of the region and called for the release of all hostages and sustained supply of humanitarian aid.
1 min
Aurangzeb Irrelevant: RSS; 65 Held in Nagpur
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Ambekar on Wednesday denounced the recent violence in Nagpur and emphasised that 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is no longer relevant even as the police arrested 65 people, including a 38-year-old man whom authorities described as the mastermind behind the violence.
2 mins
Tharoor's praise for PM Modi places Cong in awkward spot
Last time the Congress fielded former UN diplomat and party MP Shashi Tharoor to speak on a major debate in Parliament was on December 11, 2024, according to the PRS Legislative Research.
2 mins
Masturbation, watching porn not grounds for divorce: Madras HC
THE HIGH COURT WAS HEARING A TN RESIDENT'S PLEA CHALLENGING A FAMILY COURT'S ORDER REFUSING TO GRANT HIM DIVORCE
1 min
Cops Clear Farm Protest Sites
Punjab Police on Wednesday detained hundreds of farm leaders and demolished protest sites to dismantle a 13-month-long agitation by some agricultural groups at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders with Haryana, hours after talks between the cultivators and the government ended inconclusively.
3 mins
FICCI, CII and PCI members part of MIB's blocking committee, LS told
The content blocking and grievance redressal committee in the ministry of information and broadcasting includes domain experts from Press Council of India (PCI), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), minister of state for electronics and IT Jitin Prasada informed the Lok Sabha in a written response on Wednesday.
1 min
Astronauts' return a test of grit, says PM
When Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams's week-long journey aboard the International Space Station (ISS) was extended by a few days in June 2024, her extended family in Gujarat was not particularly worried.
3 mins
X approaches HC over Centre using IT Act to block content
X CLAIMED THAT USE OF SEC 79(3)(B) SETS UP ILLEGAL PARALLEL PROCESS TO BLOCK CONTENT
2 mins
Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the West Bengal government has not set up even a single special CBI court in the state due to which the cases are pending trial.
1 min
NIA probing trafficking gangs after quizzing US deportees: Govt in RS
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered cases to probe organised human trafficking gangs and agents based on the questioning of several deportees repatriated by the United States (US) authorities earlier this year, the Union government informed Parliament on Wednesday.
1 min
Kanpur Ordnance Factory Worker Held For Leaking Info To Pak Intel
The Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorism squad on Wednesday arrested an employee of Kanpur ordnance factory for allegedly sharing classified information with a Pakistani intelligence operative over social media, officials said.
1 min
4 Charred to Death in Pune Minibus Blaze
Four people were killed and six others were injured after a minibus carrying employees of a company caught fire in Pune on Wednesday morning, police said, adding the emergency exit door could not be opened, leading to the casualties.
1 min
RS CHAIR CALLS FOR DEBATE, NATIONAL POLICY ON FREEBIES
Lawmakers need to deliberate on issues related to investment and freebies as the country's growth hinges on capital expenditure, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday, highlighting an \"urgent need for national policy\" so that government investments are \"used in a structured manner for larger good\".
1 min
Don't Think of Alliance With TMC: Cong to its Bengal Leaders
The Congress top brass has told the party's West Bengal unit not to think of any ties with the Trinamool Congress at this stage and instead focus only on strengthening the organisation, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
Raj tables coaching bill to curb student suicides
Six key norms proposed
2 mins
T'gana tables ₹3L-cr budget with a 'mega' industrial growth plan
Telangana finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday presented a ₹3.04 lakh crore state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly, announcing a \"Mega Master Plan 2050\" for industrial development not just in IT hub Hyderabad but across the Telugu state.
1 min
2 Convictions in 193 ED Cases Against Politicians
Govt Data Also Showed There Have Been No Acquittals, Suggesting the Investigations Are Progressing
3 mins
Revised dairy schemes cleared
Union information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the extension of two central schemes to boost the dairy and livestock sectors with a total outlay of ₹6,190 crore.
1 min
TN, TASMAC MOVE HC AGAINST ED RAIDS ON DEPT
The Tamil Nadu government and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) have jointly moved the Madras high court against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted earlier this month at the department that has a monopoly over liquor sales.
1 min
India Likely to Log Accelerated Warming, Says Harvard Scientist
India will adapt to even higher rates of warming, a climate scientist said at a conference organised by Union environment ministry in partnership with the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and the Salata Institute For Climate and Sustainability at the Harvard University on Wednesday.
1 min
K'taka Approves Resolution on Waqf Amendment
The Karnataka assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre's proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, citing concerns over its impact on state autonomy and Waqf board administration.
1 min
SC Lets Uttarakhand Off With Caution in Case About Forest Funds
The Uttarakhand government, under scrutiny for spending compensatory afforestation funds on items such as iPhones, laptops and office furniture, got a reprieve from the Supreme Court on Wednesday, with the court sparing the state from further examination while issuing a stern warning against repeating such actions.
1 min
1 Dead, 3 Missing in Manipur Clashes Among Tribal Groups
One person was shot dead and three others went missing as ethnic violence between the Hmar and Zomi communities escalated late Tuesday night in Churachandpur district of Manipur, prompting an indefinite shutdown in the district on Wednesday.
1 min
SC Admin Opposes Top Court Orders on Senior Designation
The Supreme Court administration on Wednesday openly opposed two top court judgments that mandated a structured process for designating senior advocates, calling for a return to the traditional secret ballot system.
1 min
Aadhaar-linked voter ID can be an EPIC change
The sanctity of one eligible citizen, one vote forms the foundation of India's electoral democracy — the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s move to link the Elector Voter Identification Card (EPIC) to Aadhaar must be seen against this verity.
1 min
What death of a degree says about education innovation
THE COURSE DESIGN HAD STRUCK A DEEP CHEMISTRY BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGY, LINGUISTICS AND OTHER SOCIAL SCIENCES. IT WAS AN UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS STORY IN THE HISTORY OF TEACHER EDUCATION.
4 mins
How India Can Seize Foreign Investment Opportunities
India finds itself in an intensifying global competition for foreign investment to create good jobs, upskill workers, infuse technology, and fuel growth.
3 mins
Israel Resumes Ground Operations in Gaza Strip
The Israeli military said on Wednesday its forces have resumed ground operations in the central and southern Gaza Strip, as a second day of airstrikes killed at least 20 Palestinians, according to local health workers.
2 mins
EU's €150bn defence funding plan to bar suppliers from US, EU, Turkey
A new €150 billion European Union (EU) defence funding plan will bar suppliers from the US, UK and Turkey from contracts unless their home countries sign defence pacts with Brussels, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
1 min
Injury-hit LSG vow to play attacking cricket
This is probably the first time in IPL history that multiple teams are struggling with their pace units due to injuries.
2 mins
Delhi HC Seeks IOA's Stand on Plea by Ski and Snowboard Body
The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to immediately stay the Indian Olympic Association's order of constituting an ad hoc committee to run the affairs of Ski and Snowboard India (SSI).
1 min
Chhetri scores on return to end India's 16-month winless streak
Goals from Bheke and Colaco help India beat Maldives 3-0 and give head coach Marquez his first win
2 mins
Yuzi to pay ₹4.75 cr alimony to Dhanashree
The Bombay High Court has expedited the divorce of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal (34) and actor-choreographer Dhanashree Verma (28) in light of his participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
1 min
Ariana Was So Kind: Rachel Zegler On Being Trolled
As she prepares for the release of Snow White, actor-singer Rachel Zegler has revealed that she has received an outpouring of support from other women in Hollywood, particularly, fellow actor-singer Ariana Grande.
1 min
H'wood Urges Trump to Defend AI Copyright Protections
Over 400 figures in the entertainment industry have written an open letter to US President Donald Trump's administration to resist pressure from tech companies that seek to weaken copyright regulations on artificial intelligence (AI).
1 min
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