Hindustan Times Jaipur - February 08, 2025

Hindustan Times Jaipur - February 08, 2025

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February 08, 2025
RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points
Key rate cut after 5 years
2 mins
'Govt snooping
Cabinet minister Kirodi Lal Meena has once again put his own government in the dock, this time alleging that he is being snooped on for raising issues of corruption and criticising the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government for not clamping down on cases of graft.
2 mins
Cong anti-Dalit: CM takes dig after party forgoes LoP speech
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday slammed the Congress, terming it an \"anti-Dalit\" party, as he accused it of not letting leader of opposition Tikaram Ram Jully speak after the governor's address in the Assembly.
2 mins
Raj HC orders speedy disposal of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs
The Rajasthan high court has directed that all criminal cases pending for more than 10 years as of December 31, 2024, against elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) must be concluded expeditiously.
3 mins
Govt Is Taking Steps To Address Traffic Woes In Jaipur: Minister
Rajasthan transport and road safety minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Friday informed the state legislative assembly that the government is taking effective and concrete steps to address the traffic congestion caused by illegal vehicles in Jaipur.
1 min
Jaisalmer: GIB found dead at breeding centre
A female Great Indian Bustard (GIB) was found dead at the Godawan Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer, with reports indicating the bird suffered a head injury, people aware of the matter said.
1 min
Govt Snooping On Me,' Says Minister
Meena's claims triggers slugfest in House, Oppn demands CM ouster
2 mins
Delhi election battle leaves many a mark on its walls
While nearly 10 million people exercised their franchise on Wednesday, sealing the electoral fate of 698 candidates, the streets and walls of Delhi now bear the aftermath of a fierce electoral battle.
3 mins
K'taka HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Yediyurappa in Pocso Case
The Karnataka high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to veteran BJP leader and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, while remitting the case registered against him back to the trial court.
1 min
HC Declines Bengal's Appeal Against Life Term in RG Kar Case
The High Court Admitted CBI's Petition Saying It Is the Right Authority to Issue Directions for an Appeal
1 min
Will Challenge MUDA Verdict in SC, Says Activist
With the Karnataka high court dismissing the petition seeking a direction to transfer the MUDA case probe to the CBI, activist Snehamayi Krishna, who filed the case, stated on Friday that he would challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court.
2 mins
Bangladesh asks India to stop Hasina from fabricating statements
Bangladesh has asked India to stop ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making \"false and fabricated\" comments while she is in the country, its foreign ministry said.
1 min
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
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
RBI's cautious policy stance
Central bank's first interest rate cut in five years is minimal and unsurprising considering the many external volatilities
2 mins
State of nation offers reasons to rejoice, worry
The lessening of inequalities in Indian society is the big takeaway from the journey so far though the marginalisation of minorities in public affairs is disconcerting
4 mins
Elevated levels of pollution will hit long-term growth
Budget season had us Indians talking economics – news and social media were awash with discussions on deficits, market indicators, taxes, and subsidies. With inflation for certain food items skyrocketing and the rupee rapidly losing value against the United States (US) dollar, there was, rightly, a lot of soul-searching concerning these matters.
4 mins
Hottest Jan Ever As La Niña 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 Niña conditions that typically moderate global heat.
1 min
Ventriloquise my characters'
On her latest collection of short fiction, and on using the second-person narratorial voice in a story
2 mins
A thriller in the desert
Satyajit Ray's Sonar Kella put Jaisalmer on the map. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the film
4 mins
Flight Carrying 10 Reported Missing In Alaska
Crews in Alaska were searching on Friday for a small commercial plane that went missing with 10 people on board, local authorities said, in the latest US air incident.
1 min
Israel PM Gifts Trump Golden Pager Marking Attack on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave US President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week, in a symbolic gesture marking Israel's shocking attack on Hezbollah last year.
1 min
Israel orders army to plan Gaza exodus
Israel's defence minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare for \"voluntary\" departures from Gaza, as US President Donald Trump ruled out sending American troops to the territory.
1 min
Australian Lawmaker Renames Himself 'Aussie' Trump to Oppose 'Lefty Nonsense'
An Australian lawmaker says he has changed his name to Austin \"Aussie\" Trump to follow in the footsteps of the US president in calling out \"woke lefty nonsense\".
1 min
Japan Retrial System To Be Reviewed After Landmark Acquittal
Japan's retrial system will be scrutinized by legal experts for possible revision, officials said on Friday, following last year's acquittal of the world's longest-serving death row prisoner.
1 min
Vandalism spreads across Bangladesh as Awami League leaders' homes targeted
Protesters in Bangladesh have attacked and torched houses of leaders of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League across the country, and murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were demolished and defaced in nearly two dozen districts, according to media reports.
2 mins
Iran Supreme Leader Criticises Proposed Nuclear Talks With US
Iran's supreme leader said on Friday that negotiations with America \"are not intelligent, wise or honourable\" after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
1 min
Impeached VP Won't Rule Out Run for Prez
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday she had yet to consider stepping down and was still weighing a run for president despite her dramatic impeachment this week by the House of Representatives.
1 min
Trump Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The Netherlands, the host nation of the court based in The Hague, said it regretted the sanctions
2 mins
India Remains Net Steel Importer in Apr-Jan Period
India stayed net importer of steel with the inbound shipments rising over 20% to 8.29 million tonnes during the April-January period of this fiscal, official data showed on Friday.
1 min
Kia Contests $14 Mn Tax Demand for Wrongly Using Exemptions
Kia on Friday said it is contesting an Indian tax demand of $14 million for wrongly using free trade agreements to claim lower tariffs on some electronic car part imports, the latest tax tussle between the South Korean automaker and New Delhi.
1 min
Rupee Recovers 15 Paise From All-Time Low To Close At 87.44
The rupee recovered 15 paise from its all-time low closing level to 87.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India reduced repo rate by 25 basis points in line with street expectations.
1 min
Ola Electric Posts Wider Loss on Discounts, Improving Service
India's top electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric reported a wider quarterly loss on Friday, hurt by heavy discounts it offered to fend off rising competition and as it spent on improving the quality of service at its workshops.
1 min
India's Exports May Hit Record $800 Bn This Yr
India's exports are growing significantly and would achieve a record $800 billion in 2024-25 fiscal year, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
1 min
India's Forex Reserves Rise For 2nd Consecutive Week, Hit $631 Bn
India's forex reserves rose $1.05 billion to $630.607 billion for the week ended January 31, the RBI said on Friday.
1 min
Love for luxury turns India into Rado's biggest market
Swiss luxury watchmaker Rado is targeting double-digit growth in India with the country emerging as its No. 1 market by value, as well-heeled consumers in a nation reputed for its thrift no longer shy away from indulging themselves.
1 min
M&M Q3 profit up 19% on strong SUV demand
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 19% rise in quarterly profit on Friday, driven by strong sport utility vehicles sales and said it would separately account and report the low-margin earnings of its electric SUVs from the current quarter.
1 min
India's Exports May Hit Record $800 Billion This Year
If unfair trade barriers are imposed, govt will take up the matter with counterparts
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
National Games: Lovlina Wins Gold, Shiva Signs Off With Silver
Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain clinched the women's 75kg gold, while six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa signed off with a silver medal in the men's 63.5kg category at the National Games here on Friday.
1 min
League Cup: Liverpool blank Spurs
Liverpool will play Newcastle in the English League Cup final after routing Tottenham 4-0 on Thursday.
2 mins
Kohli Will Be Back for Second ODI: Gill
India vice-captain Shubman Gill has allayed fears around Virat Kohli's fitness, saying the batting stalwart is fine and should be fit for the second One-Day International against England here on Sunday.
1 min
Smith, Carey tons put Aus in control
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith (120*) and Alex Carey (139*) gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
1 min
Iyer credits domestic grind for fitness and form
While watching a movie and contemplating \"extending his night,\" a call from India captain Rohit Sharma alerted him about replacing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England and Shreyas Iyer channeled all his recent domestic circuit experience to score his 19th ODI fifty, playing a pivotal role in India's chase on Thursday.
2 mins
Not much love for Junaid, Khushi's Gen Z love story
The title of the film Loveyapa is an obvious spin on the slang that rhymes with it. But is this film that slang? It misses. Barely. Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan is introduced on the big screen opposite Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's youngest Khushi Kapoor.
1 min
Sonu on Arrest Warrant: Celebs Are Soft Targets
Actor Sonu Sood has addressed the matter after a court in Ludhiana (Punjab) set a non-bailable warrant against him in connection to a fraud case.
1 min
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Language: English
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