Hindustan Times Jammu - March 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Jammu - March 14, 2025

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March 14, 2025
2 Arrested for Sexual Assault of UK Woman in Delhi, Say Police
The Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly sexually assaulting and inappropriately touching a 36-year-old woman from the United Kingdom.
1 min
ED Joins Probe in Ranya Rao Case
The Enforcement Directorate has joined the probe regarding the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao.
1 min
Hindi row takes new turn as TN replaces ₹
Tamil Nadu on Thursday replaced the rupee symbol (₹) with a Tamil alphabet (translated as Ru) for the logo of the state budget 2025-26, a symbolic move that triggered a political storm and ratcheted up the already simmering tensions between the state and the Centre over language.
2 mins
J&K depts among top 100 power defaulters, owe govt ₹1,000 crore
Among the biggest defaulters is Baba Jangi, a consumer under Ganderbal circle, with arrears amounting to ₹63.7cr
3 mins
J&K Reservation Policy Post-Dated Cheque for Disaster: Lone
Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajjad Lone highlighted growing \"marginalisation\" of Kashmiri-speaking residents due to what he described as a deeply inequitable reservation system.
1 min
BJP: Govt not giving satisfactory replies
Heated exchanges were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly during the question hour on Thursday as the BJP accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of not giving satisfactory replies to the questions asked by them.
1 min
Two Held With Arms In Bandipora
Two persons have been detained in north Kashmir's Bandipora district and there has been a recovery of small weapons from their possession, officials said.
1 min
Govt Prioritising Promotion of Tourism in Srinagar, Says Omar
Chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, stated that the government is prioritizing the promotion of religious and tourism places in Srinagar city to boost tourism and attract more visitors.
2 mins
Missing Man Found Dead In Kulgam
A month after three civilians went missing in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, the body of one of the missing persons was recovered from Mah area in the region.
1 min
Why Elphinstone bridge in Mumbai is yet to be demolished amid issues
It was on January 31 when HT first reported that the British-era Elphinstone road over bridge (ROB), a crucial east-west connector in central Mumbai, is expected to be demolished by the end of February, with a double-decker bridge planned to replace it.
3 mins
Rains intensify in Kashmir, schools closed in Gurez
The wet weather conditions intensified on the fourth day of intermittent precipitation in Kashmir with heavy rainfall in many parts of the Himalayan valley.
2 mins
5 Poachers Arrested in Palampur
Officials Recovered 5 Carcasses of Himalayan Tahr, a Species Protected Under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Along With One Carcass of a Ghoral From Them
1 min
Delhi HC refuses bail to UAE businessman
The Delhi high court has denied bail to Dubai-based businessman Naval Kishore Kapoor, booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA, in a 2017 terror funding case involving separatist leader and chief of banned Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik.
2 mins
Sukhu Announces Jal Shakti Dept Division
While presiding over the first cultural evening of the national-level Sujanpur Holi Fair in Hamirpur district late evening on Wednesday, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state government will give international status to this fair keeping in view its historic and cultural importance.
1 min
Siddaramaiah Asks Shivakumar To Attend Talks
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday extended support to the DMK-led opposition against the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies and requested deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to attend the meeting in Chennai to discuss the issue.
2 mins
Nine Indian Varsities in Top 50 QS Subject-Specific Rankings: Report
Nine Indian institutions were placed among the world's top 50 universities, according to the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) subject-specific rankings released on Wednesday.
3 mins
A pact to secure the Indian Ocean region
The agreements signed with Mauritius during PM Narendra Modi's visit to bolster defence and security cooperation will help shore up maritime domain awareness and enable the Indian Ocean island-nation to more effectively police its exclusive economic zone of more than two million square kilometres.
1 min
Rejuvenating the Yamuna
States in its basin must work together to restore environmental flow if the river is to be revived
2 mins
Why MBAs Are Just a Waste of Time, Money
The biggest success stories today are being written by engineers, product designers, and domain experts. So, learn real skills, join a startup, and build something that matters
3 mins
Gender parity: Gap between intent and implementation
STATE-CRAFTED LEGISLATIVE ADVANCEMENTS ARE OFTEN UNDERMINED BY INCONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION AND SOCIETAL ATTITUDES
4 mins
Govt signs ₹2,906 crore deal for locally made radars to bolster IAF
The defence ministry on Wednesday signed a ₹2,906-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to equip the Indian Air Force with the locally made Ashwini low-level transportable radar to detect and track aerial targets, in a boost for the country's self-reliance drive.
1 min
LCA Mk-1 Fires Beyond Visual Range Missile
A prototype of the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) on Wednesday fired the locally made Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile and achieved a direct hit on a flying target, with the defence ministry describing the move as a \"significant milestone\" towards the induction of its latest variant, the Mk-1A, the defence ministry said.
1 min
Most states struggling with Jal Jeevan goals: Parl committee report
HOUSE PANEL SAYS LACK OF PLANNING TO BLAME FOR SLOW UPTAKE OF PROGRAMME FOR TAP WATER CONNECTIONS AS FUNDING DROPS BY 68% TO ₹22K CR
1 min
ICC detains ex-Philippine prez for crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court took custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.
1 min
Greenland's Election Winners Reject Trump's Island Bid
Greenland's likely new prime minister on Wednesday rejected US President Donald Trump's effort to take control of the island, saying Greenlanders must be allowed to decide their own future as it moves toward independence from Denmark.
1 min
Climate Funding in Doubt as Donors Squeeze Aid
There are growing doubts about a pledge by rich nations to provide more climate finance to poorer nations, as foreign aid budgets are slashed and the US guts environmental spending.
1 min
25 Bodies Retrieved From Pak Train Siege
The bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, killed in a train siege by separatist gunmen in Pakistan were retrieved from the site on Thursday ahead of the first funerals, officials said.
2 mins
Kremlin Rejects US Truce Plan for Ukraine: Nothing for Russia
Ushakov said Moscow's goal was 'a long-term peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our country and our concerns'
2 mins
Trai to limit satellite permits to 5 yrs, defying Starlink
India's telecom regulator plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musk's Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit, said a senior government source.
2 mins
Purple Style Labs Raises $40 Million
Purple Style Labs (PSL), the parent company of Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, on Thursday said it has raised $40 million (about ₹350 crore) in Series-E funding led by SageOne Flagship Growth OE Fund, Alchemy Long Term Ventures Fund, Bajaj Holdings & Investment and Minerva Ventures Fund.
1 min
Rupee surges 22 paise to settle at 87 against dollar
The rupee surged 27 paise to settle at 87 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday following robust macroeconomic data and easing crude oil prices.
1 min
Dutch co Vopak to invest €1 bn more in industrial, gas terminals by 2030
Vopak raised its operating cash return target to over 13%, compared with its previous guidance of above 12%
1 min
SBI to set up unit to manage AI, project financing solutions
State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, is setting up a unit to manage project financing solutions for \"new age industries\" such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and fintech, according to a senior executive.
1 min
Indian Refiners Turn To Latam, Africa To Replace Russian Oil In Feb
India's crude oil imports from Latin America and Africa rose marginally in February as refiners turned to alternative sources, fearing a loss of Russian oil supplies caused by tighter U.S. sanctions, data from trade sources shows.
1 min
GenAI May Improve Banks' Productivity Up To 46% By '30
Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to improve productivity levels of Indian financial services by 34 to 38% by 2030 and up to 46%, specifically for banking operations, said an EY report.
1 min
Ola Electric's deliveries delayed amid cost-cutting
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd's decision to renegotiate contracts with two of India's largest vehicle registration agencies last month has resulted in prolonged delays in the deliveries of its scooters, according to store managers and complaints posted by buyers on social media.
2 mins
Sebi Expands Scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Info
Markets regulator Sebi has widened the ambit of the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) by including any proposed fundraising activities agreements which can impact the management or control of the company, restructuring plans, and one-time bank settlements.
1 min
Govt Launches Exploration Licence for Critical Minerals
The licenses are for minerals like REE, copper, diamond, zinc, PGE and others
2 mins
Allrounder who had the final say in India's historic victories in 1971
Syed Abid Ali, former all-rounder and a key member of the Indian cricket team who applied the finishing touches to two memorable overseas Test wins that echoed beyond the playing fields, passed away in the United States on Wednesday aged 83.
2 mins
For Rahane, an unfinished business awaits in Kolkata
He proved himself as India skipper in Australia; IPL will provide a different opportunity as leader
3 mins
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