Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 03, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 03, 2025
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In this issue
February 03, 2025
Fault lines in the faith' unveils 1979's lasting Islamic divide
Fault lines in the faith: How events of 1979 shaped the Islamic world, a thought-provoking book by Padma awardee professor Iqbal S. Hasnain, was launched at Universal Book Sellers in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Saturday.
1 min
Singh Received This Honour For His Plans, Public Welfare Schemes And Dedication To Serve The Society In His Legislative Constituency.
IIT Dhanbad, formerly known as the Indian School of Mines, honoured BJP MLA from Sarojininagar (Lucknow), Rajeshwar Singh, an alumnus of the institute with Director's Award for serving the society on Sunday.
1 min
Akhadas Plan Grand Show
Taking lessons from the stampede on Mauni Amavasya, the mela administration will focus on 28 pressure points on Sangam nose and other bathing ghats for deployment of extra force and adequate arrangements for the Basant Panchami bathing festival at Mahakumbh on Monday.
2 mins
Will resign if justice not delivered: Prasad
The alleged gang rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman in Ayodhya district has drawn sharp reactions from leaders of several political parties.
2 mins
Over Rs 325 Crore Annual Loss to NHAI Suspected
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has revealed an estimate of Rs 325 crore in annual toll tax embezzlement across 200 toll plazas under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
1 min
Man 'ends life' after police questioning; family alleges torture
A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after he and his wife were interrogated by police in connection with the case of a missing eight-year-old girl, his family alleged.
1 min
At Milkipur rally, Yogi slams SP chief's criticism of Kumbh
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of opposing everything that enhanced the pride of Sanatan Dharma.
2 mins
8-yr-old gang-raped in school
THE SURVIVOR WAS LURED FROM A PLAYGROUND NEAR HER HOME AND TAKEN TO THE SCHOOL WHERE SHE WAS RAPED
1 min
Slugfest over MoS's 'upper caste' remark
Union minister of state Suresh Gopi's comment on Sunday that \"upper caste\" members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio and vice versa has triggered widespread criticism, with the ruling front and the Opposition calling him a \"piper of the chaturvarna\" (caste system), and demanding his removal from the Union ministry.
1 min
19-Year-Old Burnt to Death in GGM Car Collision, Blaze
A 19-year-old woman was burnt to death after getting trapped in her car that caught fire following a collision with a stationary truck near Wazirpur on Pataudi Road, fire and police officers said on Sunday.
1 min
NIA Arrests Man Wanted in 2022 Bengal Blast Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an accused in a December 2022 explosion case in West Bengal's Bhupatinagar, in which three people were killed when crude bombs were being made at the house of one Rajkumar Manna, officials said on Sunday.
1 min
8 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh carried ₹16 lakh bounty
The Maoists killed in the encounter belonged to the Gangloor Area Committee of the West Bastar Division
1 min
New CRPF Chief Singh Reviews Anti-Maoist Ops in Chhattisgarh
The newly appointed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general GP Singh arrived in Chhattisgarh on Saturday to assess anti-Maoist operations, making it his first outstation visit within 48 hours of taking charge of India's largest paramilitary force.
1 min
At Delhi rally, Modi hails 'friendliest budget' ever
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it the \"friendliest budget for the middle-class in the history of the country\" and attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government for alleged \"rampant corruption, and false promises\", while appealing to the people to help form a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Capital.
3 mins
US firm replaces Indian Navy's crashed drone
US firm General Atomics has replaced the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) that crashed into the Bay of Bengal on September 18, under the lease agreement it had signed with the Indian Navy, people aware of the matter said on Sunday.
3 mins
5 Killed, 35 Injured as Bus Falls into a Gorge
Five people were killed and 35 others were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a 35-foot-deep gorge in Dang district of Gujarat on Sunday, police said.
1 min
Higher Budget Allocation For CAQM Must Be Used Properly
The Union Budget has increased the allocation to the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) from ₹16 crore to nearly ₹39 crore this year.
1 min
Congo Embassy Asks Indians To Urgently Depart As Tensions Rise
India on Sunday urged its citizens living in Bukavu in Congo to move to safer locations by \"whatever means available\" as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels closed in on the city.
1 min
Pvt firms may help revive MP's degraded forests
The Madhya Pradesh government plans to hand over degraded forest land, which accounts for about 38% of the state's total forest cover, to private investors for afforestation with the right to sell 50% of the minor forest produce, a senior government official said.
2 mins
SC Takes Measures to Enhance, Align Processes for Case Disposal
In a concerted effort to streamline judicial processes and enhance efficiency in case disposal, the Supreme Court, under the guidance of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, hosted a national conference on Saturday for addressing issues faced by the state judiciary.
1 min
Agnipath budget up 32% as recruitment scheme expanded
The government has allocated ₹11,039 crore for the Agnipath scheme for short-term induction of soldiers in the three services in the defence budget 2025-26, an increase of more than 32% over the revised estimates last year to cater for the growing numbers, documents show.
2 mins
2 Indian Students Killed in Ireland Car Accident
Two Indian students in their 20s have been killed and two others remain in hospital with serious injuries after the car they were travelling in struck a tree in County Carlow, southern Ireland, according to the Irish police.
1 min
Decoding education experiment in Delhi
THE AAP'S DELHI EXPERIMENT WAS NOT AN UNAMBIGUOUS SUCCESS BUT IT DID SUCCEED, AT LEAST IN PART, IN CHALLENGING OUTDATED BUREAUCRATIC NORMS AND HABITS, AIYAR SAID
2 mins
Engaged with US, expect no tariff threat: Officials
The Trump administration's decision to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China is unlikely to have any immediate direct impact on India's external economy, and as India and America are closely engaged to resolve differences through dialogue, no direct future threat is expected, people aware of the development said.
2 mins
Three Labourers Die in Kolkata Sewage Drain
Three labourers died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sewage drain pipe in Kolkata, West Bengal, police officers said on Sunday.
1 min
100-Day TB Drive Identifies Over 53,000 Cases Across Uttar Pradesh
A 100-day intensive drive to identify tuberculosis (TB) cases has detected 53,251 cases since its launch on December 7.
1 min
Malviya Statue, Saraswati Temple Inaugurated at LKO University
A statue of Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya was unveiled on Sunday in Malviya Garden, in front of the historic Malviya Hall at the University of Lucknow, coinciding with the auspicious Saraswati Puja.
1 min
Hearing on pleas seeking transfer completed
Varanasi court fixes Feb 13 as date for order
1 min
Lucknow Police Launches Mobile Learning Vans
The Lucknow Police Commissionerate, in collaboration with non-profit organisations, has launched the Nanhe Parinde Project to connect underprivileged children with education.
1 min
Budget's First Steps for Securing Gig Workers
The announcement in the budget that gig workers will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and be registered with the e-Shram portal is a welcome push towards securing this rapidly growing segment of work.
1 min
Destabilising the global economy
Trump may have set off a tariff war that will trigger chaos & disruption that affects the world
2 mins
Middle class holds the key in Delhi elections
In the run up to the Delhi assembly polls, all contenders have claimed to be champions of the poor, announcing a slew of welfare promises.
3 mins
The Trump Factor in India's China Policy
New Delhi may need to recalibrate its balancing of power equations in the event of a thaw between Washington and Beijing
3 mins
Budget's Viksit Bharat Push in Jobs, Energy & R&D Focus
There were heightened expectations from Union Budget 2025-26 regarding building on the momentum of last year's nine budget priorities—and it has delivered.
3 mins
JNU prof among seven held by CBI in accreditation graft case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the chairman and six members of a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) inspection committee, including a JNU professor, in a corruption case on Saturday, officials said.
1 min
Musk's Doge Gains Access to Sensitive Treasury Data
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), run by President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.
1 min
Zelensky Says Excluding Ukraine From U.S.-Russia Talks Is 'Dangerous'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that excluding his country from talks between the US and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be \"very dangerous\" and asked for more discussions between Kyiv and Washington to develop a plan for a ceasefire.
1 min
Netanyahu to Begin Talks on Second Phase of Ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin talks on a second phase to the Gaza ceasefire in Washington on Monday, his office said hours after the completion of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange of the truce.
1 min
Customs Cuts in Certain Areas to Benefit US Exports: GTRI
For Motorcycles Below 1,600cc, the Tariff Has Been Cut to 40% From 50% and For Above 1,600cc, It Has Been Cut to 30% From 50%
1 min
VW Sues India to Quash $1.4 Billion Tax Demand
Volkswagen has sued Indian authorities to quash an \"impossibly enormous\" tax demand of $1.4 billion, arguing the ask is contradictory to New Delhi's import taxation rules for car parts and will hamper the company's business plans, court papers show.
1 min
Electricity Consumption Rises 2.7% in Jan
India's power consumption increased by just 2.7% to 137.49 billion units (BU) in January as use of heating appliances like heater and geysers reduced owing to above normal temperatures.
1 min
Non-tax revenue from telecom pegged 33% lower for FY26
The non-tax revenue collection from the telecom sector has been pegged 33% lower at ₹82,443 crore for the coming fiscal, according to the Budget documents, which also placed the revised FY25 realisations a tad higher than originally expected at the beginning of the fiscal.
1 min
Higher insurance FDI may attract $12 billion
Allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance could bring up to $8-12 billion worth of capital flow into the country in three to five years, encourage expertise and niche products, and possibly, help normalize premiums due to increased competition, according to insurers.
2 mins
Foreign Investors Likely To Press Sell Button This Week
Lower corporate profitability, concerns over falling rupee fuel selling in market
2 mins
Now, Juyal sets his eyes on IPL
Calling Aryan Juyal a consistent performer won't be an exaggeration as the 23-year-old keeper/batter has done well in all three formats for Uttar Pradesh this domestic season, and yet another century in the longer format of the game on Sunday inspired him to aim big in the upcoming cash-rich Indian Premier League.
2 mins
Wheelchair World Handball Championship in Lucknow in 2026
The International Handball Federation (IHF) on Sunday announced that the Wheelchair World Handball Championship next year will be held in Lucknow.
1 min
U-19 T20 WC: India women retain title with flawless run
India women defend title beating South Africa by nine wickets in one-sided final in Kuala Lumpur
3 mins
Juyal hits ton, UP finish poor sixth
If Rajinder Singh Hans was the most successful coach in the history of Uttar Pradesh cricket as he guided the side to their maiden Ranji Trophy win in 2005-06, former India cricketer Gyanendra Pandey was the second best as it was during his stint when UP made it to the Ranji Trophy final twice in 2007-08 and 2008-09.
2 mins
Abhishek's rapid fire ton seals India's 4-1 series win over England
A new-look Indian side has taken over from the seasoned campaigners who won the T20 World Cup last year.
1 min
Aaradhya, Shoaib strike centuries in U-23 trophy
Resuming at the overnight score of 147/2, Uttar Pradesh batters, especially Siddiqui and Yadav almost made mockery of Nagaland bowling, hammering fours and sixes all around the park
1 min
Lindsay Lohan shares first pic of son Luai
Actor-singer Lindsay Lohan has given fans a rare glimpse of her son, Luai Shammas.
1 min
Be cool to meet Hanumankind: K-Pop band M.O.N.T
A lot has changed for K-pop boy band M.O.N.T (Members of the National Team) since their debut in 2019.
1 min
Justin Baldoni Launches New Website to 'Expose' Blake Lively's Claims!
Director Justin Baldoni has followed through on his promise to release a website aimed at refuting actor Blake Lively's claims against him.
1 min
Prithviraj: Numbers Shouldn't Drive Sequels
Prithviraj Sukumaran decodes the rising trend of franchise films and sequels
1 min
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