Hindustan Times Jaipur - February 13, 2025
Hindustan Times Jaipur - February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025
Ex-Cong MP Sajjan Kumar Convicted in 2nd Riots Case
A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the murders of two persons in Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots.
1 min
People are not willing to work because of freebies'
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday strongly criticised the practice of political parties announcing \"freebies\" before elections, warning that such measures might discourage people from working and contributing to the nation's development, while creating a class of \"parasites\".
1 min
Modi Recalls 'Brave Escape' by Savarkar from British Captivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held part of bilateral discussions onboard the presidential aircraft while travelling from Paris to Marseille, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, noting India-France \"ties literally touched new heights\".
1 min
Cases of phone tapping should be probed: Pilot
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said that any phone tapping case that happened during the present or the previous government should seriously be investigated.
2 mins
Niti Aayog Report Flags Weak English of Students: Gehlot
Former chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot took to X on Wednesday and drew attention to the NITI Aayog report's findings about the weak English proficiency among students in government universities, highlighting that this deficiency is making it challenging for students to secure employment opportunities.
1 min
Raj to get 4,102 MCM of water from revised PKC link project: Govt
The revised Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project will provide a total of 4,102 million cubic metres (MCM) of water to Rajasthan, including 522.80 MCM of recycled water, an official release said on Wednesday.
1 min
HC raps state govt for departmental inquiry delays
The Rajasthan high court has criticised the state government for its inordinate delay in concluding departmental inquiries and reprimanded officers-in-charge (OICs) for failing to provide timely information to the court in legal matters.
1 min
Meena replies to BJP notice on his phone tapping claim
After accusing his own Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of tapping his phone, cabinet minister Kirodi Lal Meena said on Wednesday that he has responded to the party's show-cause notice, adding that the authority to take any disciplinary action against him lies with the party's state unit president.
2 mins
On last day as Haj panel chief, MLA Kagzi recounts successful tenure
On his final day as chairman of the Haj committee, MLA Amin Kagzi highlighted the growth in pilgrim numbers, enhanced facilities, and successful Haj management despite challenges like Covid-19.
1 min
With MCC Lifted, Work on Key Infra Projects Set to Continue in Delhi City
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has lifted the model code of conduct (MCC) in the Capital as the Delhi assembly polls have concluded, paving the way for several pending infrastructure projects to be greenlit.
2 mins
62% of welfare scheme funds not utilised by UTs, states in '24: Govt
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE UNION BUDGET FOR 2025-26 CONTAINED A NEW STATEMENT THAT SHOWS FUND BALANCE WITH STATE AND UNION TERRITORIES
2 mins
Five Students Held For Ragging Juniors In Kerala Nursing College
Five third-year students have been arrested for allegedly ragging first-year students at the Government Nursing College, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
India is world's inspiration on clean energy transition
The clean energy transition is unstoppable now because of the economic benefits it offers, Ed Miliband, the United Kingdom's secretary of state for energy and climate change said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Key is to capture medical tech at the right time and make it cost-effective
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is set to inaugurate on Wednesday a new facility for advanced neurotechnology in collaboration with the Vattikuti Foundation.
4 mins
Modi hails Savarkar during Paris trip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille in southern France and paid homage to the memory of VD Savarkar, who attempted a \"courageous escape\" at the port city.
2 mins
Goa to ban use of notified farm land for commercial activities
Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday unveiled the Goa Amritkal Agriculture Policy, which lays out a road map for the agriculture sector with an aim to \"restore, revive and preserve\" the state's agricultural heritage.
1 min
People unwilling to work: SC raps parties on freebies
TO BE SURE, MOST WELFARE SCHEMES INVOLVING DIRECT TRANSFERS ARE TARGETED AT THE POOR, THOUGH, IN MANY CASES, THEY DO NOT DO A GOOD JOB OF WEEDING OUT INELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
2 mins
62% of welfare scheme funds not utilized by UTs, states in '24: Govt
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE UNION BUDGET FOR 2025-26 CONTAINED A NEW STATEMENT THAT SHOWS FUND BALANCE WITH STATE AND UNION TERRITORIES
2 mins
Caste Info No Longer Given On Forms: IIT-B
Following a notice from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), in a letter, has acknowledged that it no longer includes caste information of students on placement forms.
1 min
Transmission snag led to ALH crash: HAL chief
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief DK Sunil on Tuesday said that a \"swashplate fracture\" caused the crash of a coast guard Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) at Porbandar in Gujarat on January 5, and a high-powered panel examining the reason for the breakdown of the critical component will submit its report in three weeks.
2 mins
No defence for failing the forces
A comprehensive audit of defence PSUs would help to understand the reasons for delay in production and to fix accountability
2 mins
High court's marital rape exceptionalism
Under Indian laws, if a person commits actions that result in the death of another person, they are liable to be punished for a minimum of five years in jail and a maximum of life imprisonment.
1 min
For gig workers, e-Shram registration is just the start
In a major development for platform workers amid the discussions on the 2025 Union Budget, four major aggregators – Urban Company, Zomato, Blinkit and Uncle Delivery – have registered their workers on the e-Shram portal, joining an initiative of the ministry of labour and employment to register themselves and their gig employees.
3 mins
AI Can Reinstate India at the Intellectual Summit
By combining the wisdom of ancient texts with cutting-edge AI, India could unlock breakthroughs in philosophy, science, and medicine
3 mins
UN: Up to 1,400 killed in B'desh protest crackdown
The UN human rights office on Wednesday estimated that up to 1,400 people may have been killed in Bangladesh over three weeks last summer in a crackdown on student-led protests against the now-ousted former prime minister.
1 min
Musk, with Trump at White House, says US will go 'bankrupt' without budget cuts
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead federal cost-cutting efforts, said on Tuesday that the US would go \"bankrupt\" without budget cuts.
2 mins
2 Astronauts Stranded on Space Station to Return Early in March
Two American astronauts who have been trapped on the International Space Station since June could return to Earth earlier in March than expected, NASA said on Tuesday.
1 min
Road Accident in Mexico Claimed 38 Lives: Officials
Thirty-eight people died in a weekend road accident in Mexico as a truck collided head-on with a bus, authorities said on Tuesday in the first official toll from the tragedy.
1 min
Russia Rejects Kyiv's Land Swap Proposal
Russia on Wednesday rejected swapping occupied territory with Kyiv as part of any future peace deal hours after launching a barrage of drones and missiles on Kyiv that killed one person.
1 min
Gaza ceasefire deal: Qatar, Egypt intensify efforts to resolve crisis
Mediators from Qatar and Egypt were \"working intensively\" to resolve the crisis surrounding the Gaza ceasefire deal, a Palestinian source told AFP, on Wednesday, after Israel threatened to resume fighting if Hamas fails to release hostages by the weekend.
2 mins
Trump Prepares Matching Tariffs, On Trade Partners
President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.
2 mins
HAL Posts Quarterly Profit Jump on Strong Fighter Jet Demand
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) posted a jump in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by sustained demand for its aircraft from the country's defence ministry.
1 min
India gas demand to rise by 2030, doubling LNG imports
INDIA'S NATURAL GAS DEMAND ROSE MORE THAN 10% IN THE PAST TWO YEARS
1 min
Ashok Leyland Beats Q3 Profit View on Higher Exports
India's Ashok Leyland reported a bigger-than-expected third-quarter profit on Wednesday as a rise in exports more than offset sluggish domestic demand for its trucks and buses.
1 min
India Expects to Have 'Bumper' Sugar Crop, May Allow Exports Next Season
India expects to have enough sugar for export next season as favorable weather conditions help farmers boost acreage, according to a government official.
1 min
Epsilon to Invest ₹15,350 Cr for EV Battery Facility in Karnataka
Epsilon Group on Wednesday announced its plan to invest ₹15,350 crore in developing a manufacturing and research facility for EV battery testing and advanced materials in Karnataka.
1 min
MF Investors Pivot to Safety of Largecap Stocks Amid Market Slide
Investors in Indian mutual funds pivoted towards the safety of largecap stocks and gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) in January as markets turned volatile, data released on Wednesday showed.
1 min
ONGC-NTPC Joint Venture Powers Up With Ayana Deal
ONGC NTPC Green Pvt. Ltd (ONGPL) has inked a deal to buy National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIF)-backed Ayana Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd for an equity value of ₹6,600 crore, two people aware of the development said.
1 min
Jan inflation eases to five-month low of 4.3%
Industrial growth continues to be weak amid concerns of a cyclical slowdown
2 mins
India May Pause Ecomm Policy on Trump's Return
India's proposed comprehensive e-commerce policy that has drawn strong interest from global entities such as Amazon and Walmart may be put on the back-burner, two people aware of the matter said, as countries pause and reassess priorities in the wake of an eventful regime change in the US.
2 mins
Gill, Kohli Guide India to 356
Shubman Gill led the way with a fluent 112 while Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78) also cashed in on ideal conditions in their last outing before the Champions Trophy, helping India set a 357-run target against England in third and final match here on Wednesday.
2 mins
Ranji Trophy: Kerala Edge J&K, Enter Semi-Final
Kerala produced a doughty batting effort to hang on to a draw against Jammu and Kashmir, and progressed to the Ranji Trophy semifinals on the back of a slender 1-run first innings lead here on Wednesday.
1 min
Selectors Decide Not To Risk 'Unfit' Bumrah For Champions Trophy
Pace spearhead has been nursing a lower back injury. Harshit Rana has been named his replacement
2 mins
Bellingham goal seals Madrid win
Real Madrid's Galacticos just don't know when they are beaten. Manchester City just keep on making the same mistakes.
2 mins
What's The Deal With Block Bookings?
After the makers of several tentpole films were accused of 'block booking', we ask industry insiders about the practice and why it is so rampant
2 mins
Scared Ram might have another girl: Chiranjeevi draws ire for misogynistic comments
Actor Chiranjeevi sparked controversy after expressing his disappointment over not having a grandson during a film launch event in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
1 min
Every day should be V-Day, say Sunny and Daniel
After 16 years together and 13 years of being married, actor Sunny Leone and producer Daniel Weber are still very much in love.
1 min
Kiss and don't tell: Shop for smudge-proof lipsticks
Whether it's sound-healing therapies or relaxing hot stone treatments, let wellness be your love letter on Valentine's Day—sealed with the warmth of self-acceptance
1 min
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