Hindustan Times Gurugram - May 19, 2025

Hindustan Times Gurugram - May 19, 2025

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May 19, 2025
Winds, rain to keep max in check: IMD
After Saturday's 70kmph gusts felled trees, damaged infrastructure and razed a building, Delhi enjoyed relative calm on Sunday.
1 min
NCRTC Proposes RRTS Rail From Gurugram to Gr Noida
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has proposed to set up an RRTS (regional rapid transit system) rail project connecting Gurugram and Greater Noida, through Faridabad and Noida, which will connect with the Ghaziabad-Jewar airport corridor, according to a communique from the NCRTC to the Haryana government.
2 mins
Tree felling near Sector 43 sparks outcry, audit demand
A large-scale tree felling drive along the busy corridor from Millennium City Centre to Golf Course Road has triggered outrage among residents and environmentalists, who allege that scores of mature trees are being axed with scant notice, transparency or legal scrutiny.
1 min
Juveniles Stab to Death 18-Year-Old in NW Delhi Over Music System Rent
A group of juveniles stabbed an 18-year-old man on Saturday in northwest Delhi's Mahendra Park for not providing a music system on discount, police said, adding that the man died during treatment.
1 min
Bomb threat SOP issued for schools
Safeguards in place
2 mins
HRY Eyes Tech, Gaming, VFX Sectors' Boom With Policies
Haryana convened a high-level stakeholder consultation in Gurugram on Friday on its Draft Haryana Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) Policy 2025 and Draft Haryana AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality) Policy 2025.
1 min
Man Let Out After 7 Years in Jail for Murder of Woman Who Is Alive
It started with a horrific discovery on the morning of May 4, 2018.
2 mins
Man Arrested For Trying To Extort Businessman
A 40-year-old was arrested for allegedly threatening a 58-year-old businessman in IP Extension, east Delhi, police said on Sunday.
1 min
Mashak wallas, past and present
IOn a Walled City heritage
2 mins
Sarojini Market Traders Cry Foul Over Overnight Drive
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in an anti-encroachment drive at the Sarojini Nagar market on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, removed shop extensions, awnings, signage and permanent structures set up by establishments at the locations.
2 mins
Green nod for housing in Vasant Kunj Pocket B
The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has given the green nod for the construction of a group housing project in Vasant Kunj Sector B, Pocket 1 in south Delhi, recommending it to the apex court for final approval.
2 mins
Narrow lanes, single entry impede rescue
OF THE 17 DECEASED, NINE DIED OF BURN INJURIES WHILE THE REST DIED OF ASPHYXIATION
2 mins
Panel To Assess Sufficiency Of Copyright Act Amid Rising AI Challenges
The first meeting of the committee formed to look into the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on existing copyright framework was held on May 16.
1 min
Stalin Writes to CMs on Prez's Move on SC Order
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Sunday urged his counterparts in eight non-BJP ruled states to oppose the Presidential reference to the Supreme Court on deadlines for the President and governors over bills and sought their cooperation to \"evolve a coordinated legal strategy\" before the court and \"present a united front\".
3 mins
Pak defence systems ineffective against BrahMos
Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems were ineffective against the indigenously built BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday as he highlighted the success of India's military action in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
1 min
IMF Slaps 11 Conditions on Pakistan for Funds
Terms include parliamentary approval of a new Rs17.6 trillion budget, hike in debt servicing surcharge on power bills, lifting curbs on import of more than 3-year-old used cars
2 mins
Jaishankar to Visit Denmark, Germany and Netherlands
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will travel to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany this week for an official visit that will allow India to inform strategic partners in Europe about the country's zero tolerance policy towards terrorism amid tensions with Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
1 min
Govt Conducting Security Review Of Key Structures
Government agencies and paramilitary forces are conducting a security review of key monuments, structures and installations days after India and Pakistan paused hostilities, officials aware of the matter said, adding that a review of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was carried out on Sunday.
1 min
'Everyone should think beyond the party lines'
In a return to familiar diplomatic ground, former Union minister of state and senior BJP leader SS Ahluwalia is part of a multi-party delegation who will visit key partner nations as part of a diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, India's direct military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
1 min
LeT terrorist behind RSS HQ attack killed
A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Razaullah Nizamani alias Ghazi Abu Saifullah Khalid, who was behind the failed 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) headquarters, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Sindh province on Sunday afternoon, according to intelligence officials.
2 mins
No Discussions With Me, Says Ajit On Merger Of NCP Factions
Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has dismissed reports of a possible merger with the NCP(SP) and his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar, saying that no such discussions had taken place.
1 min
Ex-Union Minister RCP Singh Joins Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party
Ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, former Union minister and former JD(U) chief RCP Singh announced the merger of his party, Aap Sabki Awaaz (AASA), with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj on Sunday.
1 min
Constitution Doesn't Back Forced Conversion
The Court Said The Presumption That A Religion Is Superior Than Another Is Antithetical To The Idea Of Secularism
2 mins
A new chapter begins in India-Pak relations
ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THIS CRISIS, CLARY SAID, WAS DEGREE OF DISINFORMATION ABOUT STRIKES, COUNTERSTRIKES
2 mins
Survival and Changing Political Alliances Only Concern of Bihar Govt
Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar lists unemployment, large-scale migration and deteriorating education system as the three key issues plaguing the poll-bound state.
1 min
Mayawati Appoints Nephew as BSP's Chief National Coordinator
Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Sunday reposed faith in her nephew as she appointed Akash Anand as the party's chief national coordinator, with the move that effectively reinstates Anand as number two in the BSP coming over two months after he was expelled from the party only to be inducted him back within weeks.
1 min
Isro's 101st mission fails as PSLV develops fault
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro) 101st mission, aimed at enhancing the country's land observation abilities, failed as the Polar Synchronous Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket developed faults minutes after launch on Sunday morning, the space agency said.
2 mins
Frequency of lightning strikes to rise in India
A climate scientist recently lamented that more and more people, particularly farmers, in the Eastern parts of India were being killed by lightning.
1 min
78th World Health Assembly To Convene Today In Geneva
The 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will be held from May 19-27 in Geneva, Switzerland.
1 min
CJI displeased over protocol lapse
When the head of a constitutional institution visits the state... the kind of reception given must be considered carefully
2 mins
Five big cats fall sick in zoo; bird flu suspected
Two tigresses and three leopards in the hospital area of Kanpur Zoo, where the lion Pataudi succumbed to avian influenza, have stopped eating and are reportedly unwell, while a blackbuck has stopped its food and water intake, officials familiar with the situation confirmed.
1 min
New realities of Delhi-Dhaka ties
Recent trade restrictions suggest that the era of India's preferential treatment of Bangladesh is over, and the latter must take much of the blame
2 mins
US economy generating anxiety, not stability
On Friday Moody's became the last of the \"big three\" rating agencies to downgrade the US from its AAA (best) rating to AAI.
1 min
GeM has transformed public procurement
The user-friendly platform has helped to weed out corruption and provide business opportunities to startups, MSMEs, women and businesses in small towns
3 mins
Internal enemies that work against national interest
Operation Sindoor is a resounding success. India made its point loud and clear.
3 mins
1971 to Operation Sindoor, a paradigm shift in warfare
The news of Indian Air Force (IAF) missiles striking Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base Nur Khan with pinpoint accuracy during Operation Sindoor took me back to the morning of December 4, 1971.
4 mins
Israel Starts Ground Assault in Gaza as 130 Killed in Airstrikes
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun \"extensive ground operations\" in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up a new campaign in the enclave where Palestinian health authorities said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 130 people overnight.
2 mins
Vance, Zelensky Meet for the First Time After White House Spat
US Vice President JD Vance held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome on Sunday at a time Washington is pressing for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.
1 min
Bomb Kills One Near Fertility Clinic in US
A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least four in an incident the FBI called an \"intentional act of terrorism\".
1 min
Pak FM to Visit China for Talks With Chinese, Afghan Counterparts
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar will travel to China on Monday, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
1 min
Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine
Russia overnight into Sunday launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, after the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in years failed to yield a ceasefire.
1 min
Poland Votes to Elect President
Poles voted on Sunday in a presidential election at a time of heightened security concerns stemming from the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine and growing worry that the US commitment to Europe's security could be weakening under President Donald Trump.
1 min
PM's Alliance Leading as Portugal Holds 3rd General Election in 3 Years
Voters in Portugal went to the polls on Sunday for the country's third general election in three years, with Prime Minister (PM) Luis Montenegro tipped to win, but without an overall majority.
1 min
Lawyers seek clarity from Bar Council on advertising abroad
Lawyers have appealed to the Bar Council of India (BCI) to provide clarity on whether they can advertise in foreign jurisdictions after BCI last week allowed foreign lawyers and legal firms to practise in India in a limited capacity.
1 min
Adani Inks Deal With US-Based Warfare Firm
Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has signed a deal with US-based undersea warfare company Sparton to develop electronic sensors and navigation systems that could be used for anti-submarine warfare, the conglomerate said on Sunday.
1 min
UPI Purchases May Get Edge Over Credit Cards
Scanning that UPI code to make a purchase may become cheaper than swiping your credit card if a consumer affairs ministry effort on payment transaction fees bears fruit.
2 mins
US Tariffs to Cost Indian Films, OTTs
US President Donald Trump's punitive tariff proposal to force American movie industry to make films locally could leave the global media and entertainment giants operating in India in a big quandary, analysts said.
1 min
Shapoorji to raise $1.3 billion from realty, oil business
Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, the Mumbai-headquartered real estate and infrastructure conglomerate run by billionaire Shapoor Mistry, is planning to raise $1.3 billion (about ₹11,500 crore) over the next two years by taking its real estate business public, and by selling some assets in its oil & gas businesses.
2 mins
Sudharsan ton trumps Rahul's; GT in playoffs
The 10-wicket win over home side Delhi Capitals also put RCB and Punjab Kings in the IPL playoffs but left DC hopes hanging
2 mins
Manika halts series of early exits to advance in TT World Championships
India's table tennis star Manika Batra is going through a bit of a lean run of late, but began her World Table Tennis Championships campaign in positive fashion with a straight-games win over Nigerian Fatimo Bello in the singles first round on Sunday.
1 min
Brilliant Verstappen wins at Imola
Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen delivered a reminder of his unmatched racing prowess on Sunday when he drove his Red Bull to a commanding victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
1 min
Fitter, leaner Sarfaraz gears up for upcoming India A tour of England
In red ball cricket
3 mins
Alcaraz crushes Sinner in Rome final
Over the past couple of weeks in Rome, all the spotlight was well and truly on one man.
2 mins
Scheffler Sizzles in PGA Championship Round 3
Scottie Scheffler landed a superb eagle on the Par-4 14th as he went into a three-shot lead with one round to go in the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
2 mins
Arsenal Secure CL Berth With Newcastle Win
Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League as Declan Rice's thunderbolt sealed a 1-0 win against top five rivals Newcastle on Sunday.
1 min
Adarsh-Shanaya's Film to Go on Floors in June
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the psychological thriller will be shot extensively in Mumbai
1 min
Rajkumar Gupta on Raid 2: 'We needed a new direction, not just a repeat'
Raid 2, the Ajay Devgn-starrer, has had a good run at the box office, raking in ₹125 crore within just 12 days of its release.
1 min
Kunal Kapoor on battling invisibility: I've learnt visibility trumps talent
After a four-year hiatus from the big screen, Kunal Kapoor made a striking return with Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat.
1 min
Shubhangi Atre is ready for OTT, but TV commitments keep her booked
In recent times, several television actors such as Eijaz Khan, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Karan Tacker have made a successful transition to OTT platforms — proving that the digital medium welcomes talent from all corners.
1 min
SAIF: IDEA OF HEROISM HAS BROADENED
Saif Ali Khan talks about the evolution of cinema and content in India; says it's interesting that audiences now find heroism even in 'flawed' characters
1 min
King on collab with Alan Walker: Great to find a brother in an artiste
After Nick Jonas, KSHMR and Jason Derulo, musician King recently collaborated with Alan Walker on a single.
1 min
New trend alert! Shaadi themed b'day, fake sangeet
There's no bride, no groom, just band, baaja, and full shaadi glam. A growing trend among Gen Z is the rise of fake weddings: full-blown wedding-themed parties with no actual marriage involved.
1 min
Keerthy Suresh: I might sign another Hindi film this year
She has worked in films across different languages in South cinema, but Keerthy Suresh, 32, couldn't mark her Bollywood debut until last year.
1 min
The only way forward is to give freedom to filmmakers
Richa Chadha attributes Bollywood’s tough times to changing consumer patterns. The actor-producer, who is backing two projects that are set to go on floors in a couple of months, says, \"The pandemic changed everything, including the way people consume content. Everyone was locked at home, was watching things at a different pace and was experimenting.\"
1 min
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