Hindustan Times Lucknow - January 16, 2025

Hindustan Times Lucknow - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
Wrongly convicted' man acquitted by HC after over 25 years in jail
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court acquitted one Jaimangal Yadav of Gonda, who was wrongly convicted in a murder case and spent over 25 years in prison.
1 min
Amid claims, counter-claims, police to seek embassy help
CCTV footage of the hotel, the check-in and check-out details can be crucial for the investigation, say police officials
3 mins
HC Grants Bail to Accused on Condition of Marrying Inter-faith Live-in Partner
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has granted bail to an accused in an inter-faith live-in rape case on condition that he marry the prosecutrix (woman complainant) under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) and provide financial security to her and their child.
1 min
Unauthorised, substandard construction led to fall: Report
NFSU report also asks authorities to conduct mandatory inspections at key construction stages to ensure adherence to plans
3 mins
Rock found on Bareilly-Pilibhit line; derailment bid foiled
Train sabotage bids continued in 2025 when a large rock was placed on the railway track on the Bareilly-Pilibhit line near Bijauria railway station.
1 min
Ensure smooth set-up for 8-10 crore devotees on Mauni Amavasya: CM
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure seamless arrangements for an anticipated 8-10 crore devotees attending the Mauni Amavasya bathing ritual at the Sangam during the Mahakumbh on January 29.
1 min
Cops Quiz Suspicious Man Nabbed in Mela Camp
Police and intelligence agencies were said to be investigating the reasons behind the presence of a suspicious man at the Dugdeshwarnath Ashram camp located in Sector 20 of the Mahakumbh Mela area.
1 min
Jangam sadhus enchant as 'wandering shrines of Lord Shiva'
A group of sadhus, revered as 'human shrines' of Lord Shiva, is captivating international visitors and domestic pilgrims alike at the Mahakumbh Mela.
1 min
SP Nominee Files Papers in Pasi vs Pasi Contest
Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Ajeet Prasad, who is facing a challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party's Chandrabhan Paswan in a Pasi vs Pasi contest, filed his nomination for the Milkipur assembly bypoll on Wednesday, asserting that he was a local and claiming that his election rival was an outsider.
2 mins
U'Khand Needs Jobs More Than UCC: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav stated that Uttarakhand requires development and employment more urgently than the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
1 min
Ensure justice for all with prompt redressal, says Yogi
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday directed officials at Janata Darshan conducted in Gorakhpur to resolve public grievances promptly and ensure no one faced injustice.
1 min
Maya seeks to revive BSP in Delhi, targets migrant voters
On her 69th birthday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and four-time Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati outlined her party's strategy for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, aiming to tap into the migrant voter base from U.P. and Bihar.
2 mins
K'taka Defers Tabling of Caste Survey Report
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the government had decided to delay the presentation of a controversial caste survey report that had sparked a controversy and caused dissension even within the ruling Congress.
1 min
Meta Apologizes Over Zuckerberg's Remark
Meta's India public policy head apologized 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
Top court seeks response from ECI, govt on plea on poll rules changes
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Union government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to a petition filed by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules while raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the poll process.
1 min
Modi Shares Insights on Politics With MLAs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to 220 legislators from Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti on Wednesday in south Mumbai, advising them to chalk out a long-term plan, not ignore voters who didn't choose them and live up to the expectations of the electorate.
2 mins
SC Issues Directives on Separate Toilets for Trans Persons in Courts
The absence of adequate washroom facilities undermines equality and poses a barrier to the fair administration of justice, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday, directing all high courts, state governments and Union territories to ensure the availability of adequate and inclusive washroom facilities across all court premises and tribunals in India.
1 min
Gogoi Concerned Over China Dam On Brahmaputra
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday expressed concerns over China's proposal to construct a hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet.
1 min
Rly body clears opening of broad gauge line to link Kashmir by train
The commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal has authorised the opening of the newly constructed Katra-Reasi broad gauge line, paving the way to connect Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country through rail route, officials said.
1 min
Ex-C'garh excise minister arrested in liquor case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Chhattisgarh legislator and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma in connection with an alleged liquor scam, officials said.
1 min
SC Asks Punjab Govt to Furnish Comparative Medical 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.
1 min
CBI Files Fresh Case To Probe 4 Fake NEET-UG Candidates
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a fresh case to probe alleged impersonation by four NEET-UG, 2024 candidates at Purnea in Bihar, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday.
1 min
No Decision on Contesting 2026 Polls Yet: Vijayan
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said no decision has yet been taken regarding whether he would contest in the assembly polls next year.
1 min
Militants Carry Out Twin Drone Attacks Near Imphal Barracks
Militants triggered twin drone attacks near a police security barrack at Kangchup Phayeng area in Imphal West district of ethnic strife-torn Manipur, police officers said on Wednesday, adding that no casualties were reported in the incidents.
1 min
CBI Takes Over Mahadev Betting App Investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into the Mahadev betting app case from the Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW), officials said on Wednesday.
1 min
K'taka HC Allows Lokayukta Cops to Continue Probe into Muda Case
The Karnataka high court on Wednesday allowed the state's Lokayukta police to continue their probe against chief minister Siddaramaiah and others in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) site allocation irregularities.
1 min
Dallewal's health stable, some signs of starvation, says report
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike for the last 51 days, is exhibiting indicators of starvation ketosis (when the body, which isn't getting glucose from starch, burns stored fat for energy) but most of his other health parameters are in the normal range, according to his latest medical reports dated January 10 and January 14, copies of which have been seen by Hindustan Times.
2 mins
Shah hails PM's efforts to resolve water crisis
Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Wednesday highlighted how Prime Minister Narendra Modi implemented various schemes to bring water to Gujarat's arid regions.
1 min
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
The meat of the obesity problem
New metrics are needed to diagnose this health condition, which is rising in India
2 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
HC Pulls Up Boby Chemmanur For Jail Stay After Bail
The Kerala high court on Wednesday pulled up businessman Boby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail for a day despite his bail plea being approved by the court.
1 min
Singh: Wars Will Be More Violent, Unpredictable
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said emergence of \"non-state actors\" in many countries and their resorting to terrorism is a \"matter of concern\".
1 min
SC raps govt, ED for efforts to deny bail in PMLA cases
The consistent attempt before us is that by hook or crook, bail should be denied SC BENCH
1 min
In bid to boost energy ties, US removes curbs on three Indian entities
THE ENTITIES INCLUDE INDIAN RARE EARTHS, IGCAR, AND BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE
2 mins
India, Indonesia Reach BrahMos Understanding With Moscow
India and Indonesia have reached an understanding on the pricing for a deal to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to the Indonesian armed forces ahead of President Prabowo Subianto's visit to New Delhi as chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Charges Against KTR To Be Probed, Says Apex Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday told Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao that the allegations of corruption against him need to be examined as it refused to entertain his petition to quash the first information report (FIR) registered against him in connection with the Formula E race case.
1 min
Sullivan, Waltz Agree on Role of India in Ties
Joe Biden's outgoing national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Donald Trump's incoming NSA Michael Waltz have both said that China poses the single most important long-term strategic challenge to the United States, and India was a key partner for the US in this competition.
3 mins
ALH will remain military's workhorse, says Army chief
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday threw his weight behind the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) in the wake of the armed forces grounding the choppers for a thorough safety inspection following a recent crash that put the spotlight on the fleet's troubling safety record.
2 mins
TikTok Planning Total Shutdown As Ban Deadline Looms In The U.S.
Social media giant TikTok plans to completely shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a ban ordered by legislators goes through as planned, a report said.
1 min
America's 'soul' at stake: 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 (6:30am India time today) before the return of Donald Trump.
1 min
Meta to Fire 3,600 Staff; Low Performers Moved Out: CEO
Meta plans to dismiss approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers and replace them with new hires, according to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday.
1 min
Rubio warns of threat from China in Senate hearing
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's pick to be the US Secretary of State, has said that if current trends continued, China would control the health, security, prosperity and lives of Americans in a decade.
3 mins
Israel, Hamas Agree Deal for Gaza Truce, Hostage Release
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release following meetings in Doha on Wednesday, a source briefed on the talks told AFP.
2 mins
Biden administration bans red food dye over possible cancer risks
Outgoing US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced a ban on Red Dye No 3, a controversial food and drug coloring long known to cause cancer in animals.
1 min
Consumer goods makers seek tax relief, rural boost
Consumer goods companies—those that sell items ranging from food and clothing to soaps and appliances—expect the government to announce measures to curb price rise and boost demand as it prepares to unveil the next year's budget.
1 min
Scheme To Push Battery Part Production
The ministry of heavy industries (MHI) is preparing a concept note to garner support for a scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of battery components, MHI joint secretary Vijay Mittal said.
1 min
Investors line-up for Excitel's $200-million equity deal
A raft of investors including Switzerland-based Partners Group AG, Canada's Brookfield Asset Management Inc, and KKR have signed non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to invest in internet services provider Excitel Broadband Pvt. Ltd, in a $200 million equity deal, said two people aware of the development.
1 min
Merchandise exports contract 1% in Dec
India's merchandise exports in December contracted by nearly 1% to $38.01 billion on an annualised basis on lower exports of gems, jewelry and petroleum products, but cumulative goods exports recorded a 1.6% year-on-year growth at $321.71 billion in the first-three quarters of current financial year despite global headwinds, according to government data released on Wednesday.
2 mins
RBI to intervene in forex mkt, despite tight liquidity
Tight liquidity will not bind the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) hands in intervening to curb excessive rupee volatility in the forex market, said a senior official aware of the thinking at the central bank.
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 win budget boost
Higher import duty on components aimed at increasing local production
2 mins
Tanisha-Ashwini Enter Second Round
HS Prannoy and Priyanshu Rajawat went down fighting, but former national champion Anupama Upadhyaya progressed to the second round in a mixed day for home shuttlers at the Indian Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday.
1 min
Carlos Alcaraz advances to third round, continues march towards Career Grand Slam
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz continued his pursuit of a Career Grand Slam as he reached the third round of the ongoing Australian Open on Wednesday with a win over Yoshihito Nishioka.
2 mins
Down but not out, Juyal wants UP to finish strong
With only two matches left before the knockouts kick off, there isn't any glimmer of hope for former champions Uttar Pradesh to make it to the knockouts of the Ranji Trophy this season.
2 mins
Ton-up Mandhana, Rawal help India sweep series
An avalanche of runs
3 mins
Did the BCCI's tour review have cricket on its agenda?
A number of populist suggestions were on the table, but were tactical decisions really questioned?
3 mins
Meet the Mumbai teen who became the youngest girl to conquer the seven summits
At just 17, a Mumbai-based student, Kaamya Karthikeyan, has achieved what many mountaineers only dream of. On December 24, 2024, Karthikeyan successfully conquered Mt Vinson summit in Antarctica, the last step in her seven peaks challenge and became the youngest girl to climb the highest peaks across all seven continents.
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 others 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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