Hindustan Times Jaipur - January 16, 2025

Hindustan Times Jaipur - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
More Than 300 Flights Delayed, Six Diverted Due To Dense Fog
Six flights were diverted, more than 300 flights delayed and departures were briefly put on hold at the Delhi airport early morning on Wednesday as low visibility conditions due to dense fog significantly impacted operations.
1 min
Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report of Dallewal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
1 min
SC Slams Centre, ED Over Persistent Bid to Deny Bail
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".
1 min
S Korea impeached president Yoon held after hours-long dramatic op
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn't have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.
1 min
Pocso cases up 7.12% in 2 years in state: Report
The latest report of the Rajasthan Police showed that the cases of sexual violences against minors have gone up by 7.12% in 2024 compared to the last two years, despite the overall rate of crimes against women, including that of rapes and gangrapes of the women, declined by 13.95%.
3 mins
4 of Family From Uttarakhand Found Dead in Karauli; Suicide Suspected
Four members of a family from Uttarakhand were found dead in a room of a dharamshala at Mehandipur Balaji in Karauli district on Tuesday night, police officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that they suspected it to be a case of deaths by suicide.
1 min
Martyrs Honoured on 77th Army Day
The South Western Command marked the 77th Army Day with a ceremony in Jaipur, during which Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the Army Commander of Sapta Shakti Command, paid tributes to the nation's bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Prerna Sthal at the Jaipur military station.
1 min
Govt Aiming To Make State Self-Reliant In Energy By 2027: CM
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said the state government is working with the goal of making the state self-reliant in energy by 2027 and providing electricity to farmers during the day.
1 min
Two birds' deaths in Jaisalmer due to avian flu: Lab report
The Bhopal-based laboratory has confirmed that two birds in the Jaisalmer district have died of bird flu.
1 min
River-linking project may hit key tiger reserve area: Official
Rajasthan's ambitious river-interlinking project, aimed at providing a lifeline to 21 districts, can submerge 24 square kilometers of land in the renowned Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and 13 sqkm of adjoining revenue land.
2 mins
Haven't completed cleaning Yamuna because of political disturbances
INTERVIEW GOPAL RAI, AAP LEADER & DELHI ENVIRONMENT MINISTER
2 mins
CAG questioned over non-release of reports
CAG CITED RULES TO CONTEND THAT ITS AUDIT REPORTS COULD ONLY BE RELEASED PURSUANT TO BEING LAID BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE
2 mins
Notating 1,300 gestures, one mudra, one rasa at a time
STARTING IN THE EARLY 1960S, VENU BEGAN TO CREATE NOTATIONS OF THE GESTURES AND POSTURES OF KATHAKALI
7 mins
1st Consultation Held on Draft DPDP Rules
Questions about consent and data localisation were among the key concerns raised at the government's first consultation meeting with industry representatives on draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 on Tuesday, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.
2 mins
Bizman Raped Over Refusal To Leave Prison
The Kerala high court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Boby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actor.
1 min
Centre draws SC ire over move to deny bail pleas in PMLA case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".
3 mins
Punjab Govt Asked to Give Dallewal's Health Reports
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
2 mins
Gold flown in small amounts to avoid detection
Seizures of smuggled gold from air passengers by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in the last two years have shown a particular trend - smugglers using multiple carriers to transport smaller quantities, instead of large quantities, to evade detection.
1 min
Alok Aradhe Appointed Bombay HC Chief Justice
The central government on Tuesday issued a notification confirming Justice Alok Aradhe, currently chief justice of the Telangana high court, as the new chief justice of Bombay high court.
1 min
New Marina May Stay Put Near Gateway Of India
The proposed jetty aimed at decongesting the one at Gateway of India in Colaba is facing strong pushback, but the proposal to shift it to a new location, not far away, might already be dead in the water.
1 min
The meat of the obesity problem
New metrics are needed to diagnose this health condition, which is rising in India
2 mins
Bill to take charge of India's digital destiny
India's draft DPDP rules are a declaration of intent - that power must rest with its people, not corporations. Some practical and structural challenges need to be ironed out, though
4 mins
Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers
Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.
1 min
Cleaner construction is better pollution control
Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.
3 mins
The Muslim Husband's Right to Judicial Divorce
The Concern and Wisdom Behind the Gwalior Ruling Deserves Appreciation, But Some Critics Have Seen in it an Attempt to Turn a Procedural Provision into Substantive Law
4 mins
Congress party moves to a new office after 47 years
The Congress will move its central office to 9A Kotla Road in New Delhi on Wednesday having spent 47 years at 24 Akbar Road — an address that had become synonymous with the 139-year-old party and witnessed a significant part of its recent history.
2 mins
Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Remarks on NDA
Meta's India public policy head apologised on X to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over Mark Zuckerberg's remarks about India made in an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast and called the Meta boss's statement an \"inadvertent error\" after the minister schooled Zuckerberg about the result of India's 2024 national election.
1 min
Bangladesh's Top Court Acquits Former PM Khaleda in Graft Case
Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.
1 min
Federal Probe Opens Into Deadly LA Fires
A huge federal probe was under way on Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.
1 min
America's 'Soul' at Stake, Warns Biden
US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that the \"soul of America\" is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation before the return of Donald Trump.
1 min
Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure
Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.
1 min
US Regulator Sues Musk Over Purchase of Twitter Shares
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published on Tuesday.
1 min
Israel Denies Hamas Agreed to Gaza Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari mediators, after an Israeli official said the Palestinian militant group had given its approval.
2 mins
S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops
Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted
2 mins
India's Dec merchandise trade deficit at $21.94 billion
India posted a narrower-than-expected merchandise trade deficit in December at $21.94 billion on Wednesday, while lowering its import figures for April-November following an unprecedented miscalculation in gold shipments.
1 min
Aditya Birla Fashion to Raise $500 Million Via Share Sales
India's Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) will raise $500 million by selling shares, including to U.S. investment firm Fidelity, the retailer said on Wednesday.
1 min
Meta warns CCI ruling could hurt business in India
Meta may have to \"roll back or pause\" some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the U.S. company seen by Reuters.
2 mins
DPIIT inks pact with ITC to help startups in mfg sector
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to help startups in the manufacturing sector.
1 min
RBI Conducts Dollar-Rupee Buy/Sell Swaps, Bankers Say
India's central bank likely carried out dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps across maturities on Wednesday to limit the impact its spot forex market intervention has on domestic rupee liquidity, four bankers said.
1 min
Sale of luxury homes, priced ₹4 cr and above, up 53% in 2024
Luxury homes, each costing ₹4 crore and above, were in much demand last year with sales rising 53% to 19,700 units across seven major cities, according to CBRE.
2 mins
India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff
India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Railways May See Best Operating Ratio in 5 Yrs
The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.
2 mins
Local electronics parts may get budget boost
The measures are also expected to ease trade and make their exports competitive
2 mins
Djokovic creates history as Zheng stunned
Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
2 mins
Paris Medals Lose Sheen, IOC Says Will Replace Them
It's a result of our hard work. I've spoken to someone to bring it to the knowledge of IOA so that something can be done. Sarabjot Singh, shooter
3 mins
BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
3 mins
Rohit hits the nets ahead of Mumbai's Ranji match
Jaiswal, Pant and Gill too will be available for the next round of matches, as per BCCI's directive
3 mins
Meet the Mumbai teen who became the youngest girl to conquer the seven summits
Actor Ranbir Kapoor's pookie side came out in full form on Tuesday, when he was snapped playing with daughter Raha at a private sports centre in Mumbai. \"Papa, ready, set go,\" Raha was heard saying, as her dad raced alongside her, wearing her hairband on his cap. At one point, she tripped too, but Ranbir first let her stand up on her own and then proceeded to tend to her. Her mum, actor Alia Bhatt was also spotted playing pickleball.
1 min
Cancellation Looms Over Oscars '25?
The fate of the Oscars lies in a limbo due to the LA wildfires as one report hints at cancellation, with other claiming things to be on track
2 mins
No patience to start as a newcomer: Shilpa on why she won't try for H'wood
Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been back in India for a while now, having celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti with her family earlier this week.
1 min
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