Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 05, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Few takers; Only 18.21% enrol so far
The UP Power Corporation Limited's (UPPCL) one-time settlement scheme (OTS) has evoked poor response, with only 18.21% of eligible consumers (defaulters) registering for it so far.
1 min
'Made in Italy' ammunition from 1975 recovered, smuggler held
UP Special Task Force (STF) on Tuesday recovered a huge cache of 'Made in Italy' ammunition from 1975 from a member of a gang of interstate firearm smugglers in Meerut, said senior police officials.
1 min
U.P. to Conduct Economic Census Digitally to Speed Up Growth
The Uttar Pradesh government proposes to launch the Eighth Economic Census 2025-26 to ensure inclusive development and achieve the goal of making the state a trillion-dollar economy, according to a press release.
1 min
KGMU Paediatric Surgery Dept Left in Limbo Amid Infra Crisis
Four months have passed since the annual report for the paediatric surgery department of King George's Medical University (KGMU) was published, highlighting the department's dire infrastructural requirements—yet no improvements have been made.
1 min
NCR's Prayagraj Div Operates 300 Trains on Basant Panchami
The grand third and final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh-2025 on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami in Prayagraj saw over 2.5 crore devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam.
1 min
Bhutan King, CM Yogi take holy dip at Sangam
THEY ALSO TOURED DIGITAL MAHAKUMBH EXPERIENCE CENTRE SET UP IN THE MELA AREA
2 mins
PM Modi to Take Holy Dip at Sangam Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mahakumbh on Wednesday. During his visit, the PM will take a holy dip at Sangam and worship Mother Ganga, his office said in a statement.
1 min
UP Darshan Mandapam Centre of Attraction at Mahakumbh
The Uttar Pradesh Darshan Mandapam of the state tourism department in Sector 6 of Mahakumbh Nagar is turning to be a crowd puller.
1 min
Govt hiding number of Kumbh deaths: SP chief
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's \"double-engine\" government was hiding the number of deaths in the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, demanding strict disciplinary action against those trying to cover up the alleged mismanagement in organising the religious event.
1 min
Kharge, Akhilesh were hoping for bigger tragedy at Kumbh: CM
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that they and some \"Sanatan-opposing elements\" wanted a larger disaster to unfold at the Mahakumbh stampede.
2 mins
Milkipur Bypoll Today Amid Tight Bandobast
The stage is set for a battle of prestige between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) as voting will take place for Ayodhya's Milkipur assembly bypoll on Wednesday.
2 mins
IIT-K Project Manager Held for Harassment of Colleague
A project manager at the C3i Hub of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) was arrested on Tuesday night following allegations of sexual harassment by a colleague.
1 min
IIT-K PROJECT MANAGER HELD FOR HARASSMENT OF COLLEAGUE
Senior Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officer Kiran Chowdhary, posted as district panchayati raj officer (DPRO) in Mathura for the past three years, was arrested on Tuesday along with her driver for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from a village head, senior vigilance officials said.
1 min
Residential schemes: LDA to launch drive against illegal workshops, slums
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has launched a crackdown on illegal motor workshops, car wash centres, and slums in its residential schemes in the state capital.
1 min
Minister unhappy as only 300 folk artistes get slots
UP minister for tourism and culture Jaiveer Singh has expressed displeasure over only 300 folk artists being given opportunities in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj so far.
1 min
CSIR Highlights Academic Steps, Global Collabs
The director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, N Kalaiselvi, on Tuesday, emphasised the institute's continuous efforts to meet academic requirements at the PhD and post-doctoral levels, alongside contributing to societal development.
1 min
Court orders probe into 18-yr-old case against Azam
Khan is alleged to have demanded extortion from a trader in the name of donation for Jauhar University in 2006
1 min
37K Students in Limbo as Madrasa Board Stops Kamil and Fazil Classes
The Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board has ordered an immediate halt to Kamil (Graduate) and Fazil (Post Graduate) courses across the state's madrasas, following the Supreme Court's ruling that deemed these degrees unconstitutional.
1 min
Read book on Nehru-JFK meetings: PM's dig at Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined his vision for building a Viksit Bharat (developed India) as he lauded the Union government for saving \"lakhs of crores of rupees\" by preventing corruption and detailed the efforts his administration took to help marginalized groups, women, farmers and young people.
4 mins
BJP MP Moves Privilege Notice Against LOP In LS
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to initiate breach of privilege proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the House, Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader of distorting \"historical and substantive facts\" and attempting to \"ridicule\" the country during a speech.
1 min
Prez's speech did not address real concerns of people
Biju Janata Dal lawmaker Sasmit Patra said that President's speech was full of empty rhetoric
1 min
Read book on Nehru-JFK meetings: PM's dig at Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said those interested in foreign policy should read the book JFK's Forgotten Crisis that sheds light on India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's meetings with former US President John F Kennedy.
1 min
Necrophilia not an offence under law
SC WAS HEARING AN APPEAL BY THE K'TAKA GOVT AGAINST HC CALL TO ACQUIT AN ACCUSED OF RAPE CHARGES AFTER HE ENGAGED IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A CORPSE
2 mins
T'gana Assembly Adopts Caste Survey Report, CM Vows Relief
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday asserted that his government was committed to using the findings of the latest caste survey conducted across the state to extend benefits to the backward classes in politics, education and employment.
2 mins
Shah May Meet Manipur Minister Ahead Of Session
The national and Manipur capitals were abuzz with speculation after it emerged that Y Khemchand, a cabinet minister in the N Biren Singh government, met with several other ministers and legislators, and was summoned to New Delhi for a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah.
1 min
Interfaith couple faces threats after marriage notice circulated online
An interfaith couple, who were provided six-week police protection on an order from Uttarakhand high court in December last year, alleged threat to lives after their notice for marriage under the Special Marriage Act, carrying their photos and personal details, went viral on social media.
1 min
5 Live-In Couples Apply for UCC Registration, Many Fear Scrutiny
It (data) is stored virtually, a data breach or cyberattack can't be ruled out WOMAN IN LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP
2 mins
Can't detain foreigners for eternity: SC slams Assam
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union and Assam governments to expedite the deportation of 270 foreign nationals lodged in Assam's detention centres, asserting that holding them indefinitely was a \"violation of all human rights\".
3 mins
A dialogue of three musical streams
Chandrika Krishnamoorthy Tandon, despite early schooling in music, came into the limelight as a musician rather late.
1 min
Vote That Matters Beyond Delhi
Assembly poll results will resonate nationally, influence shape of Opposition coalitions
2 mins
When America goes to war against itself
Donald Trump is attacking the US State's ideology and institutions. The destruction is clear; the regeneration is to be seen
4 mins
India needs to be agile on self-reliance in aerospace
The unveiling of J-36, a sixth-generation fighter aircraft by China late last year, probably came as a Sputnik moment in its contest for air dominance with the U.S.
3 mins
Budget promise on BITs calls for five key changes
In her budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an important update regarding bilateral investment treaties (BITs). She stated, \"To encourage sustained foreign investment and in the spirit of 'first develop India,' the current model BIT will be revamped to be more investor-friendly.\" This declaration carries three significant messages.
3 mins
Talks start on 2nd phase of Gaza truce deal: Hamas
Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the spokesperson for the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday.
1 min
Thousands flee as fresh tremors jolt Santorini
Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as an unprecedented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination.
1 min
10 People Dead in Sweden Shooting
Swedish police said that at least 10 people were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education centre.
1 min
Trump Pauses Canada Tariffs After Talks With PM Trudeau
Canada will increase its spending on emergency border measures to CA$1.5 billion (approximately US$1.036 billion), appoint a border czar and declare drug cartels as terror organisations, as part of a deal to earn a 30-day reprieve from the tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.
1 min
China strikes back at US with tariffs in trade war retaliation
Beijing said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10% levies on Chinese goods
3 mins
N Korean troops not in combat in Russia's Kursk since mid-Jan'
North Korean soldiers previously fighting alongside Russia's army on the Kursk front line appear not to have been engaged in combat since mid-January, South Korea's spy agency said on Tuesday, after Ukraine claimed they had been withdrawn following heavy losses.
1 min
Sudan strain: Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Ebola virus
Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country's latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three.
1 min
Asian Paints Profit Falls 23.5% in Q3, Sales Dip 6%
The company had logged a net profit of ₹1,475 cr during Oct-Dec period a yr ago
1 min
RBI May Cut Rates For First Time Since May 2020
India's central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years in Governor Sanjay Malhotra's first monetary policy review on Friday, aiming to boost economic growth which is seen falling to a four-year low.
1 min
India's Palm Oil Imports Hit 14-Year Low as Rival Oils Gain
India's palm oil imports in January plunged to their lowest level in nearly 14 years as refiners replaced the tropical oil with cheaper rival soyoil because of negative refining margins for palm oil, five dealers said.
1 min
GST Council to Soon Take Decision on Rates, Number of Slabs: FM
The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Bajaj Electricals Beats Revenue Estimates in Q3
Bajaj Electricals, whose home appliances range from kitchen appliances to LED lights, on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates, helped by decent demand during a period that included many festivals.
1 min
Indian exporters to gain from US-China tariff war
Indian exporters are poised to gain from the ongoing US-China tariff war, with experts projecting overall exports to exceed $800 billion in FY26, aided by recent budget initiatives and potentially more competitive exports in the US market, government officials said.
2 mins
Sensex, Nifty post biggest one-day gain in a month
The Nifty added 1.62% to 23,739.25, while the Sensex gained 1.81% to 78,583.81
1 min
Varun in India squad for England ODIs
Varun Chakravarthy who had spun a web around English batters in the T20I series with 14 wickets in five matches including a five-wicket haul, has been added to the ODI squad for the England series.
1 min
LSG awaits Pant-astic innings
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wants its new skipper Rishabh Pant to play his natural game as his stylish and explosive batting style in the upcoming cash-rich Indian Premier League season may just be what the team needs.
2 mins
UP Women Bag a Bronze Medal in Yogasana
Uttar Pradesh's athletes continued to win medals at the ongoing National Games at Uttarakhand even on Tuesday as their artistic women's group team event won a bronze medal in yogasana to stay at the 11th position with a total of 17 medals, which included six gold, five silver and six bronzes.
1 min
Abhishek's Rampage and Need for Tweakers in T20s
When Abhishek Sharma was on the rampage at the Wankhede Stadium, I was thinking, which bowler in the world can possibly stop this carnage?
3 mins
Shami the key for India at Champions Trophy: Zaheer
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan believes that experienced pacer Mohd Shami holds the key to India's success at the upcoming Champions Trophy.
2 mins
Kubbra Sait: Maha Kumbh is a spiritual fair, beyond religion and region
Actor Kubbra Sait recently visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and soaked in festive vibes. \"Being there and feeling different energies, and being with people from all over the globe, is a feeling beyond description. We get to see one India, one world at a place. Once you take a dip in the Ganga, you are full of gratitude. It has nothing to do with religion or which part of the country you come from. It's a spiritual fair! Anyone who has a hunger of knowledge, curiosity, and energy must go there,\" she tells us.
1 min
TV Gave Me My First Opportunity, Will Always Be Grateful To It
Ahead of her big screen debut, Nimrrit Kaur Ahluwalia talks about respecting all mediums and breaking stereotypes as a TV actor
1 min
Arjun Kapoor remembers mum on birth anniversary
Arjun Kapoor marked the birth anniversary of his mum, late Mona Shourie Kapoor, with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
1 min
I'M HONOURED: SONU NIGAM ON PERFORMING AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
Sonu Nigam talks about the time spent with President Droupadi Murmu and his first-ever concert with father and sister
1 min
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