Hindustan Times Lucknow - January 20, 2025

Hindustan Times Lucknow - January 20, 2025

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January 20, 2025
Man Killed Live-In Partner After She Pressured Him for Marriage: Police
Lucknow police, on Saturday, arrested a 39-year-old man for killing his 30-year-old live-in partner.
1 min
Video Shows Kids 'Working' on Track; Rly Denies
A video of some children working on a railway track near Lucknow's Gomti Nagar station went viral on Sunday, provoking outrage across social media and prompting railways to issue a statement clarifying that the children shown in the video were looking for their coins instead.
1 min
Traffic, resolving public issues: New DM spells out priorities
Paying special attention to roads and their safety, finding an amicable solution to traffic jams and hearing the public to solve their problems were some of the priorities that new Lucknow DM Vishak G spelled out after assuming charge here on Sunday.
1 min
The evolving legacy of pilgrim taxes from Mughal tax to modern day fee
The business of teerth purohits is not just to guide their 'jajmaans' through the mela period but also to invest in the services availed by the pilgrims.
1 min
IITian Baba Abhay Singh Expelled From Juna Akhada
Aerospace engineer-turned-Sadhu Abhay Singh, popularly known as 'IITian baba,' was expelled from the Juna Akhada late Saturday night.
1 min
Those harping on saving Constitution changed its basic spirit: Adityanath
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said those talking about saving the Constitution had once changed its basic spirit.
1 min
Yogi Reviews Preps for Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reviewed arrangements at the Mahakumbh and instructed officials to further improve security, crowd management and the communication system in Mahakumbh for the Republic Day, Mauni Amavasya (January 29) and Basant Panchami (February 3).
2 mins
Alert admin averts tragedy, no loss of life in Mahakumbh fire
An alert administration averted a tragedy after a major fire in Sector 19 of the 4000-hectare tent city in the Mahakumbh Mela area on the banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj on Sunday afternoon.
1 min
Murals, 3D Sculptures Figure in Ram Temple Construction Panel Meet
Discussions were held with the executing agency and experts regarding the installation of murals and 3D sculptures at the Ram temple here during the two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee that concluded on Sunday.
1 min
Taxpayers Urged To Avail Of Scheme Waiving Interest, Penalty
The Uttar Pradesh government has urged taxpayers to take full advantage of the ongoing scheme for waiving interest and penalties on goods and services tax (GST) arrears payment.
1 min
UPERC Chief's Privatisation Remark Irks Power Employees
In a strong reaction to remarks made by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) chairman advocating electricity privatisation, the UP Bijli Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti has announced a statewide protest.
1 min
No One Should Be More Important Than a True Devotee. The Traffic System Should Be Such That Everything Runs Smoothly Parallelly, The Roads Should Not Be Closed For Anyone, Said Akhilesh Yadav
Stressing that every devotee coming to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj should be given equal importance, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday demanded that 'traffic-jam like situation due to VIP movement there' should be addressed on priority and roads should not be closed.
2 mins
LMC collects ₹74L in single-day house tax drive
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) collected over ₹74 lakh in house tax from 1,184 residents during a one-day special camp held on Sunday.
1 min
One nation, one election key to India's progress
Former President of India Ramnath Kovind said the concept of \"one nation, one election\" is an important pillar of the country's progress.
1 min
26,891 high-risk patients notified in U.P.
Under the ongoing 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) eradication campaign in Uttar Pradesh, over 26,000 high-risk patients have been notified in the state during the last five weeks.
1 min
‘Can’t be trapped’: Munde amid backlash
Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Dhananjay Munde, who faced backlash after his aide was arrested in connection with the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district on December 9 last year, alleged on Sunday that he was being \"targeted by the opposition and media\", and added that he cannot be \"trapped like Abhimanyu as he was like Arjun\".
1 min
Bus Carrying Mahakumbh Devotees Overturns
A double-decker private bus carrying Mahakumbh devotees overturned in the Para police station area of Lucknow on Sunday morning.
1 min
'He has no knowledge of history': Nadda intensifies attack on Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no knowledge of history and what efforts were made by his father, grandmother and great grandfather to tamper with the Constitution, Union minister and BJP president JP Nadda said on Sunday.
1 min
Mixed response to import ban on used med devices
The central drugs regulator's decision to stop the import of refurbished or pre-owned medical devices into the country citing a lack of specific regulations has met with mixed responses from the industry - some said it will boost the government's make-in-India initiative, there is a section that calls it a problem as smaller health care facilities depend largely on refurbished devices.
1 min
Drishti Samajik Sansthan Promotes Products Crafted By Spl Kids
Drishti Samajik Sansthan, a home for specially abled children, here has set up two stalls at the Mahakumbh Mela venue in Prayagraj where it is selling handmade products crafted by children residing in the facility.
1 min
3 Dead, 5 Missing as Boat Capsizes in Bihar District
Three people, including a three-year-old child, died and five others went missing after a boat capsized in the Ganga in Bihar's Katihar district on Sunday, officials said.
1 min
India, EU To Work On Modern Tech, Secure Key Raw Material Supply Chain, Says Goyal
Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that India would work with the European Union to develop cutting-edge technologies and secure critical raw material supply chains to strengthen economic ties, a statement released by the ministry on Sunday said.
1 min
In Mann Ki Baat, Modi praises makers of 'sacred' Constitution
Highlights from address
4 mins
J&K Govt Seeks Special Package in Union Budget
The J&K Govt Has Petitioned For More Central Funds For Projects Linked To Agriculture, Tourism, And Industries
2 mins
15 Firms Make 70% Donations to Largest Electoral Trust
Fifteen business groups accounted for about 70% or ₹785.985 crore of the ₹1,075.71 crore that the Prudent Electoral Trust (PET), the largest electoral trust in the country, received in FY24, documents available on the Election Commission of India (ECI) website showed.
2 mins
Dallewal Allows Health Exam, Set to Continue Hunger Strike
Protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike for 55 days, on Sunday allowed a team of state government doctors to administer him medical aid after the Centre invited agitating cultivators for talks on February 14.
1 min
Garcetti Meets PM Modi, Hails India-U.S. Ties
Outgoing US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden raised the \"compelling and consequential\" partnership between the US and India to new heights.
1 min
India named in 2 key UN panels
India has been nominated to two prestigious UN panels on data and statistics, marking a global milestone that will see the country take centre stage in driving data science to formulate global standards, officials said.
1 min
IIT-M chief hails cow urine's 'medicinal value', draws flak
A video clip of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, director V Kamakoti praising the medicinal value of cow urine while speaking on protecting indigenous breeds of cows and the significance of switching to organic farming, has become a talking point on social media.
2 mins
PM Internship Scheme Set to Undergo Changes
Based on the Outcomes and Learnings of the Pilot, the Ministry Is Making Suitable Suggestions
1 min
State bus mows down 3 in Beed, driver held
Three men were mowed down by a state transport bus in Beed district of Maharashtra in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
1 min
Techie kills ex-girlfriend, fakes his suicide; arrested
A 53-year-old software engineer has been arrested for allegedly murdering his former partner and then drinking a mild cleaning agent to make it seem like they both wanted to die by suicide in Bengaluru district of Karnataka, police said on Sunday, adding that the accused had conspired to kill the woman because she wanted to part ways.
1 min
Stage set for Trump's grand swearing-in ceremony today
Donald Trump, America's 45th president, will take oath as America's 47th president on Monday late morning eastern time (Monday night IST) in Washington DC, sealing one of the most remarkable political comebacks in recent history and inaugurating a term that promises to remake the American state and overturn the international system.
2 mins
For Tejashwi, Lalu legacy a mixed bag
On Saturday, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national executive committee entrusted Tejashwi Yadav with powers that elevate him to be on par with the party's national president, a post held by his father, Lalu Prasad.
1 min
AI Challenge to Electoral Process
EC action on AI-generated content needs to be stringent. Mere labelling won't be enough
1 min
The balancing China question before India
The October 21 agreement between India and China focusing on disengagement and the resumption of pre-2020 patrolling patterns in the flashpoint areas of Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is indeed a welcome development.
3 mins
Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption
The world is watching nervously as the new President begins his second innings in Washington
4 mins
Since Jan 15: 7 die in Bihar, locals blame 'spurious liquor'
An inquiry has been ordered into the deaths of seven people in West Champaran district of Bihar since January 15, a police officer aware of the matter said on Sunday, with local residents linking the deaths to consumption of spurious liquor in the dry state.
1 min
NMC draft rules allow non-med grads to teach medical students
The National Medical Commission (NMC), in its draft \"Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) in Medical Institutions Regulations\" for 2024, has retained a two-year-old provision allowing non-medical graduates with MSc and PhD degrees to teach medical students anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology.
1 min
Woman sustains over 50% burns in acid attack by ex-husband in Kota
Police said they have yet to ascertain why the accused threw acid on his ex-wife
1 min
Centre Appoints Assam DGP as New CRPF Chief
Assam director general of police (DGP) Gyanendra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the new chief of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), an order issued by Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) said.
1 min
Spring Sealed in J&K Village After 17 Deaths Since Dec 7: Officials
The Rajouri district administration in Jammu & Kashmir has sealed a spring after its water tested positive for \"pesticides or insecticides\" amid deaths of 17 people in the region since December 7, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday.
1 min
India Now a Global Leader in Disaster Management: Shah
Backed by resilient infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a \"zero casualty\" goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.
1 min
Trial Run of Delhi-Srinagar Train Successful
The first successful trial run of the much-anticipated Delhi-Srinagar train service was completed on Sunday between the stations of Katra and Budgam in Jammu & Kashmir, paving the way for the Valley to be connected with the rest of the country via rail, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
FIR Filed Against Rahul Over His Recent 'Indian State' Comment
Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his recent comments on the \"Indian state\".
1 min
6 More Held Over Assam Miners' Deaths, Ops Go On
Assam police on Sunday arrested six more people from Dima Hasao district in connection with the death of four miners at the rat-hole coal mine which was flooded on January 6, trapping at least nine.
2 mins
Yoon's supporters riot as his detention extended
Hundreds of supporters of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk-yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".
2 mins
Taliban Official Urges Leader to Lift Bans on Women's Education
'COMMITTING AN INJUSTICE AGAINST 20MN PEOPLE'
1 min
Legacy news on its heels as Trump's 2nd era begins, but remains committed to its mission
As Donald Trump prepares to assume the presidency for a second time, he faces a news establishment on its heels—but not flat on its back.
2 mins
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza, Israel
Palestinians burst into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, and three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.
3 mins
Insurance coverage may be doubled
The central government may more than double the insurance coverage under its schemes, the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), in the upcoming budget, two people aware of the matter told Mint.
1 min
Domestic composite materials industry to hit $2.8 bn by 2030
THE INDIAN COMPOSITE MATERIALS MARKET IS ESTIMATED AT $1.8 BILLION IN 2024, FRP INSTITUTE REPORT SAID
1 min
FPI Shorts Mount as Street Awaits Trump Flux
The change of guard in America looms large over India's stock market, with foreign portfolio investors (FPI) raising bearish bets close to record levels a day ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President.
1 min
Investments in Pvt Sector, Jobs to Rise in FY26: CII
Investments by the private sector as well as employment opportunities are expected to rise in FY26, according to a survey of over 300 businesses including large, medium, and small firms.
1 min
Keen to have mfg in India, visa issue not affecting ops: BYD
China's electric vehicle major BYD is keen to have manufacturing operations in India as soon as 'all factors' suggest a 'go ahead' and the plan is under constant evaluation, according to a top official of the company's Indian arm.
1 min
Budget 2025 to raise tax breaks for individuals
Higher standard deduction, reworking of income tax slab structure likely
2 mins
Battery-swap policy on ice, focus shifts to charging
A federal policy to encourage battery swapping for electric vehicles may go on the backburner, two people aware of the matter said, in the backdrop of industry fears that forcing common standards is not practical and will hurt innovation.
2 mins
Manu Bhaker's Grandmother, Uncle Killed in Road Accident
Olympic medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother and uncle died in a road accident in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri on Sunday, police said.
1 min
Australian Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz Set Up Mouth-Watering Quarterfinal Clash
Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Australian Open, setting up a clash with rival Carlos Alcaraz following a win over Jiri Lehecka in his fourth-round match on Sunday.
1 min
India Begin Women's U-19 World Cup Title Defence In Style
Indian bowlers shot a clueless West Indies batters out for a measly 44 to set up a commanding nine-wicket win to begin their title defence on a resounding note in the women's U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.
1 min
BAI bars 15 players for age fraud in last 18 months
It was the Dane's 3rd title while it was a 2nd win for Korea's An at India's premier badminton event
4 mins
Finally, Zeeshan gets reward for his hard work
Finally, leg spinner Zeeshan Ansari on Sunday got his due for his excellent showing in this year's UPTwenty20 League where he had the highest 24 wickets as the Praveen Kumar-led selection committee drafted the young bowling all-rounder in the 17-member Uttar Pradesh for the remaining two Ranji Trophy matches this season.
2 mins
Shanthanu, Shlok Push UP in Vijay Merchant Trophy Final
A six-wicket haul by Shanthanu Singh and a sparkling unbeaten century by keeper-batter Shlok Dinesh Sharma helped former champions Uttar Pradesh storm into the final of the Vijay Merchant Trophy, notching up a fascinating six-wickets win over Mumbai, at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground 'B', Motera in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
2 mins
I'm more than prepared for the Olympics 2028, says Jitu Rai
Indian Olympic athlete Jitu Rai (37), who competes in the 10-metre air pistol and 50-metre pistol events, believes that budding players should make use of the precedent set by their predecessors in the field.
1 min
The world has always loved Indian beats
Jason Derulo is no stranger to India or Indian music. The American singer-songwriter and dancer has previously collaborated with rapper King on the party anthem Bumpa, with singer-songwriter Tesher on the hit single Jalebi Baby, and even took the stage to perform at the 2023 IPL.
1 min
Shooting band kara di gayi hai: FWICE chief on the ceiling collapse of Arjun-Jackky film set
On Saturday, several people were injured at the shoot of Mere Husband Ki Biwi in Mumbai, after the ceiling of the set collapsed.
1 min
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