Hindustan Times Gurugram - March 22, 2025
Hindustan Times Gurugram - March 22, 2025
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In this issue
March 22, 2025
CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
The sequence of events
2 mins
HC: Why Not Block VPN, Messaging Services With No Indian Servers?
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday questioned the Union government about why it cannot block instant messaging services and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that lack physical servers in India and aren't physically subject to Indian jurisdiction.
1 min
Delhi High Court Judge in the Spotlight & Under the Scanner
Until Friday, Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma was known as the man who curbed the Enforcement Directorate’s zeal for investigation by ruling that the federal agency cannot probe any offence other than money laundering and that it cannot presume that there is an underlying crime (what is called a predicate offence).
4 mins
TOD policy to cover stretch from Basai to Dwarka e-way
Developers who own land and are building projects along sectors 101 and 104 dividing roads spanning from Basai to the Dwarka expressway along the Gurugram metro spur, will now be able to take advantage of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy of the Haryana government, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
640+ Buildings in DLF Areas Violated Norms, Says DTCP
The department of town and country planning (DTCP) in Gurugram has prepared a list of 641 residential buildings in DLF phases 1 to 5, which have been turned into commercial properties in violation of norms.
1 min
GMDA, NHAI Inspect Site to Shift Kherki Daula Toll Plaza
The GMDA Took Possession of 28 Acres From the HSIIDC in January 2024 for Shifting the Toll Plaza to Another Location
2 mins
Bar Association elections held, called off at two district courts
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed three FIRs against the developers of Sports City projects over alleged irregularities in the land allotment process, resulting in a suspected loss of almost ₹9,000 crore to the state exchequer, senior agency officials have said.
2 mins
Prez Honours 49th Convocation of AIIMS
President Droupadi Murmu urged the faculty of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to initiate an awareness campaign on mental health, highlighting the importance of recognising this often-overlooked issue, during the 49th convocation at the institute on Friday at Bharat Mandapam.
1 min
This way to Chawri Bazar
As part of the Old Delhi street encyclopaedia
2 mins
Car crushes 6-year-old playing on Gzb street; driver arrested
A car ran over and killed a six-year-old boy who was playing outside his house in a lane in Khoda, Ghaziabad on Thursday evening, police said.
1 min
Ashoka Varsity Launches School Of Advanced Computing
Ashoka University on Friday launched the Ashoka School of Advanced Computing (ASAC) intending to transform computer science research and education in India.
1 min
Nuh reservoir: Rampant bird-hunting uncovered
A surprise visit by a birder to a reservoir in Nuh exposed the alarming illegal practice of hunting migratory birds — bringing to light the environmental threat posed by such unchecked poaching.
3 mins
Unitech founder gets bail in money-laundering case
The Delhi high court on Friday granted bail to Unitech founder Ramesh Chandra in a money-laundering case involving allegations of cheating several homebuyers, citing his advanced age and delay in commencement of trial.
1 min
Amid Delhi judge row, Dhankhar alludes to NJAC
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday referred to the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), saying the issue of judicial accountability would have been addressed if the mechanism, passed with near-unanimity in Parliament, had not been struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2015.
1 min
SC must take note: WCD minister on Allahabad HC ruling on rape
Union minister for women and child development (WCD) Annpurna Devi on Friday urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the Allahabad high court judge's controversial verdict on what constitutes as an attempt to rape, saying the ruling \"has no place in a civilised society\".
2 mins
Anganwadi worker suspended for torturing kid with chilli powder
An anganwadi worker in Karnataka's Ramanagara district was suspended for allegedly torturing a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, officials said on Friday.
1 min
Court Dismisses Rashid's Bail Plea in Terror Funding Case
A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail plea of Jammu & Kashmir lawmaker Engineer Rashid in a terror funding case.
1 min
In focus, '91 ruling that balanced judicial accountability, freedom
The Supreme Court's decision to consider initiating an in-house inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the cash recovery from his official residence has brought renewed attention to a landmark ruling that defines judicial accountability — K Veeraswami Vs Union of India (1991).
2 mins
'Not trash bin', says Allahabad HC Bar on Delhi judge's transfer
The Allahabad high court bar association (HCBA) on Friday opposed the recommended transfer of Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, calling the decision inappropriate after a significant amount of cash was reportedly discovered at his official residence in Delhi.
1 min
Video of cash recovery influenced probe order
THE VIDEO WAS REPORTEDLY RECORDED BY DELHI POLICE DURING A FIRE AT JUSTICE VARMA'S HOUSE LAST WEEK
2 mins
Indian Students in US Must Comply With Local Laws, Says MEA
MEA Statement Came After the Detention and Self-Deportation of Two Students From U.S. Over 'Pro-Palestinian' Activities
1 min
For I-T Purposes, Mining Without Green Nod Not Illegal: Orissa HC
Mining without environmental clearance does not automatically constitute \"illegal mining\" for taxation purposes, the Orissa high court has held, ruling Income Tax department cannot disallow expenses unless illegal activity is proven.
1 min
India Crosses 1bn Tonnes Coal Output; Proud Moment, Says PM
India crossed a record milestone of 1 billion tonnes of coal production in the current fiscal, a landmark which Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a proud moment for the country, showing its commitment to energy security and self-reliance.
1 min
Negotiating trade deal, says MEA as Trump's tariff deadline nears
With US President Donald Trump reiterating his threat to impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2, India on Friday said the two countries are engaged in negotiations to build a framework to address issues such as levies and market access.
1 min
Names of prescription drugs moving to OTC to be submitted to govt
The list of drugs that will switch from being prescription only to over-the-counter (OTC) is likely to be made public soon with the sub-committee tasked with drafting guidelines for sale of drugs over-the-counter in the country set to submit its recommendations soon.
1 min
Jailed murder convicts can study law online, rules Supreme Court
SC DISMISSED BCI CHALLENGE TO KERALA HC ORDER THAT ALLOWED EDUCATION OF THE CONVICTS, SAYING IT IS REFORMATIVE
1 min
Three Indian Nationals Face Death Penalty in Indonesia
Three People From Tamil Nadu Were Arrested in July Last Year on Charges of Drug Trafficking
2 mins
Cert-In short of staff to help curb ransomware
Due to insufficient workforce, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team's (Cert-In) work in helping entities affected by ransomware incidents is impacted, the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) informed the parliamentary standing committee on communication and IT as per the committee's ninth report on demand for grants tabled in the parliament on Friday.
1 min
9 CPI(M) Workers Convicted for '05 Murder of BJP Worker in Kannur
A court in Kerala's Thalassery on Friday convicted nine people, all CPI(M) workers, for the murder of 32-year-old BJP worker in Muzhappilangad in 2005.
1 min
Oppn seeks Nitish's resignation as CM over 'insult' to national anthem
The Bihar assembly was adjourned three times within minutes on Friday, with the Opposition trooping into the well each time, demanding the resignation of chief minister Nitish Kumar while accusing him of insulting the national anthem.
1 min
If compelled for delimitation, it should be on basis of 1971 Census
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) lawmaker Tiruchi Siva has said that it is incumbent on the Union government to explain the process of delimitation or redrawing of constituencies and address concerns of states that have followed the population control measures and are apprehensive that the impending exercise might affect their strength in the Lok Sabha.
2 mins
Initiative to protect the country: Stalin on eve of DMK's delimitation meet
If Tamil Nadu and other states lose representation in Parliament due to the proposed delimitation, it will strike at the very foundation of federalism, erode democracy and lead to compromise of rights, chief minister MK Stalin said on Friday, on the eve of a meeting called by the DMK with leaders from seven states to oppose the impending exercise to redraw electoral constituencies based on population.
2 mins
Mere Presence Not Culpability: SC Acquits Six In Godhra Case
The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted six people accused of forming an unlawful assembly around a mosque in February 2002 after the Godhra riots in Gujarat, holding that mere presence of persons at the spot is not sufficient to hold them guilty unless evidence indicates otherwise.
1 min
Colonel assault case: Punjab Police files FIR, three-member SIT formed
The Punjab Police on Friday registered a fresh first information report (FIR) based on the statement of an army colonel, who accused 12 police officers of assaulting him and his son over a parking dispute in Patiala, officials said.
1 min
First Set of Houses Under PMAY-U 2.0 Approved: Govt
The central sanctioning and monitoring committee approved the first set of houses, totaling 3,52,915 in 10 states, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 on Thursday.
1 min
SC questions 40-yr delay in deporting B'desh nationals
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the 40-year delay by the Centre and Assam government in deporting illegal Bangladeshi nationals after it was informed that pursuant to an order passed last month, 13 out of 270 alleged foreigners in an Assam detention camp have been identified and handed over to Bangladesh.
3 mins
18 of 26 Maoists killed in Bijapur identified: Cops
Maoists had gathered in remote forests of Bijapur for a tactical counter offensive campaign (TCOC) meeting when security forces surrounded them, leading to a gunfight that killed 26 of them, Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister Vijay Sharma said a day after 30 members of banned CPI (Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in the Bastar region on Thursday.
1 min
Clear the cloud over judiciary
The onus is on the lordships to protect the integrity of the institution in the wake of allegations of compromises by its members
2 mins
'Adolescence' is a call for conversation, compassion
This week I want to take a break from politics and geopolitics and talk to you about a Netflix series which should be mandatory viewing in homes and schools everywhere in the world.
3 mins
India Pivot in a Time of Great Global Churn
Fragile Globalisation, Battle for Technological Supremacy, Geopolitics of Energy, and Collapsing Global Governance Are the Key Geopolitical Trends Reshaping Our World That India Must Navigate
4 mins
Standing in the rivers of faith
In Tripping Down the Ganga, Siddharth Kapila documents his seven-year journey, both physical and spiritual, along the country's holiest river
3 mins
French Actor Depardieu on Trial for Sexual Assault
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who has faced a string of assault and rape allegations, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021.
1 min
Volcanoes, computer bugs: Airport glitches always costly
A fire that closed London's Heathrow Airport has sparked one of the most serious disruptions to air travel in years.
2 mins
Thousands Evacuated, Flights Cancelled as Volcano Erupts
At least seven international flights from Indonesia's resort island Bali have been cancelled, an airport official said on Friday, after a volcano in the archipelago nation's east erupted, shooting dark ash eight kilometres into the sky and forcing thousands to evacuate.
1 min
Russia, Ukraine Trade Attacks Ahead of US Ceasefire Talks
Russia and Ukraine on Friday traded accusations of massive overnight attacks, three days before both sides will hold talks with US officials on how to halt the three-year war.
1 min
Israel to Seize More Gaza Land to Push Hamas on Hostages
Israel's defense minister said on Friday he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, and vowed to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.
1 min
Legal woes mount as fresh insolvency plea hits SpiceJet
Budget carrier SpiceJet is facing fresh insolvency proceedings, this time from Indonesia's PT BBN Airlines over unpaid lease rentals totaling $5.94 million.
1 min
Centre to Allow $23 Billion Incentives Scheme to Lapse
Central government has decided to let lapse a $23 billion program to incentivize domestic manufacturing, just four years after it launched the effort to woo firms away from China, according to four government officials.
2 mins
Toyota's New R&D Centre Signals Its Sharper India Focus
Toyota Motor Corp. is setting up its first research and development centre in India through its local unit, people familiar with the matter said, signalling the market's growing importance.
2 mins
Dalal Street's Best Week in Four Years Sees All-Cap Surge
FPIs net buyers in 3 of 5 days; FTSE index rejig seen attracting foreign funds
2 mins
Will Share Ideas on Selection of 2036 Hosts Soon
Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Games, saying she will reveal her \"ideas\" on the selection of future host in coming days.
1 min
Indian boxing looks for way past the administrative mess
Boxing's inclusion for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has come after years of turmoil and uncertainty at the international level.
3 mins
Delhi HC notice to AITA general secretary on plea
The Delhi high court on Friday issued notice in a plea filed by four state associations seeking the removal of Anil Dhupar as secretary general of the All India Tennis Association (AITA).
1 min
Change and constant, two sides of the Kolkata Knight Riders narrative
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have shown they can win the Indian Premier League (IPL) but can they defend it?
2 mins
Twenty years on, how Twenty20 has changed the game
In the first 50 years or so of its existence, cricket didn't change much. It remained textbook.
3 mins
India Needs a Clear Structure
India's finest table tennis player talks about his career and what can take young players forward
4 mins
Even a brilliant Anupam Kher can't save this film in search of an identity
Tumko Meri Kasam
1 min
Singer-composer Adnan Sami manifests his desire to someday bow down with his art at the Sufi shrine, as he shares his deep love for Old Delhi's food and the electrifying energy of the Capital's audience
Singer-composer Adnan Sami manifests his desire to someday bow down with his art at the Sufi shrine, as he shares his deep love for Old Delhi's food and the electrifying energy of the Capital's audience
1 min
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