Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 07, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 07, 2025
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In this issue
February 07, 2025
More Delhi exit polls predict big BJP win
Two more exit polls released on Thursday, a day after voting was held in Delhi's fiercely contested elections, predicted a comfortable victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and signalled a significant decline in the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) electoral fortunes in the Capital.
1 min
Piles of garbage continue to mount amid corporators' protest
The streets of the state capital are drowning in uncollected waste, following the protest of corporators over Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) decision to hand over waste collection and sweeping to a private company.
1 min
KGMU Trauma Centre to Nearly Double Its Capacity in 2 Yrs
The state cabinet's nod for building a 500-bed extension of the King George's Medical University (KGMU) Trauma Centre at a cost of Rs. 272.92 crore will almost double the capacity of the existing 460-bed facility, which often accommodates up to 600 patients.
1 min
Deported from US, U.P. youth return to their homes in Muzaffarnagar, Pilibhit
Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Pooranpur's Banjaria village in Pilibhit, reached the U.S. about 22 days ago from the UK, his mother Jaswinder Kaur told reporters
2 mins
76% in 1-19 Age Group in U.P Have Stomach Worms
The presence of worms in stomach has around 76% prevalence rate among individuals aged between 1 and 19 years in Uttar Pradesh, said a press statement issued by the health department.
1 min
72 LDA officials under lens for ‘overlooking’ illegal structures
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has prepared a list of 72 officials who allegedly overlooked 81 illegal constructions in the state capital between 2003 and 2013 and didn’t initiate action against the structures.
2 mins
From 1090 to Pucca Pul, Gomti cruises set to create waves
An official said that assembling the cruise vessel is expected to take three to six months. Once the initial structure is assembled, the base will be launched into the river.
1 min
First Beneficiary Secures Job at Ashok Leyland
Lucknow's Ruby, the first beneficiary of the Yogi government's Zero Poverty Scheme, witnessed a life-changing moment on Thursday as her family took the first step out of poverty as the chief secretary handed over an employment offer letter from a Hinduja Group company to Ruby's husband Ram Sagar in his office.
1 min
Death Due To 'Shock, Burn', Says PM Report
Mystery continues to shroud the death of the 27-year-old Ashish Jaiswal even after the post-mortem examination report.
1 min
2 Killed as Bike Hits Dumper in Gomti Nagar
A 20-year-old woman, Mansi Rajput, and a 19-year-old man, Josin, died after their bike lost control and crashed into a dumper in Gomti Nagar Extension late Wednesday night.
1 min
How a deleted phone msg helped crack 'sacrifice' of 8-year-old girl
Superstition and occult claimed the life of a wise and responsible 8-year-old girl, who was earning to run the household.
1 min
Assistant Commissioner Arrested For Taking Bribe
Assistant commissioner (drug) of Moradabad division, Manu Shanker, was on Thursday arrested by a Vigilance Establishment team for allegedly accepting a bribe for issuing a licence for a new medical shop, said officials in Lucknow.
1 min
Dowry killing: Husband, in-laws awarded death
Fast track court of addl district judge, Bareilly, also imposed a total fine of ₹1.80 lakh on the trio
1 min
Deadline For U.P. Employees To Submit Assets' Details Extended
The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the date for declaration of the movable and immovable assets by the state government employees for the year 2024 on the Manav Sampada Portal to February 15.
1 min
Deadline for U.P. Employees to Submit Assets' Details Extended
UPSRTC Has Land on Lease from Different Departments for Seven Bus Stations
2 mins
Women Outshine Men in Exercising Franchise: ECI
Women voters outnumbered their male counterparts in exercising their franchise in the bypoll to the Milkipur assembly seat, which witnessed a record turnout of 65.44% on Wednesday.
1 min
Revival of religious sites a collective responsibility: Yogi
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said preservation and revival of religious sites go beyond faith, adding they are a collective responsibility toward \"our cultural and historical heritage\".
2 mins
Liquor cartel's hold broken, way paved for entry of new players
After the formation of BJP govt in 2017, CM Yogi brought the new excise policy in 2018 to break monopoly of liquor barons
2 mins
Crowd surge again: Motor boats stopped, pontoon bridges closed
With a sudden surge of devotees in the Sangam area, the Mahakumbh administration on Thursday stopped movement of motorboats besides implementing the zonal bathing plan again, wherein devotees arriving here will have to bathe at ghats in their respective sectors.
1 min
President to Visit Kumbh on February 10
President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Sangam City on February 10 to attend the Mahakumbh.
1 min
Death Certificates of Six Victims Issued So Far
The Allahabad Cantonment Board has started issuing death certificates of those killed in the January 29 stampede at the Mahakumbh.
1 min
Mela Draws Sanatanis From Pak; 72-Member Group Takes Bath
In Awe With The Magnificence Of The Mahakumbh, These Sanatanis From Pakistan Said They Fell Short Of Words To Describe Their Experience.
1 min
Shooter's kin under scanner in 'Made in Italy' ammo supply case
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has uncovered the alleged involvement of two individuals, including the younger brother of an ace international shooter, in supplying ammunition to criminal gangs.
1 min
Strong Westerly Winds, Dip in Temp to Persist: IMD
The recent drop in temperature in the state capital and some other districts in the state is likely to continue on Friday too, says India Meteorological Department.
1 min
40 Devotees Injured In Bus, Truck Collision
As many as 40 devotees, heading to attend the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, were injured when their bus collided with a trailer truck on the Agra-Lucknow highway near Bakewar in Etawah, early Thursday morning, informed police, adding that most of the injured were women.
1 min
Akhilesh Yadav lashes out at EC, BJP over Milkipur bypoll
A day after the Milkipur assembly bypoll, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday lashed out at the Election Commission and said that the poll panel failed to do its job even after 500 complaints from the SP's official X handle.
1 min
Cops Crack Murder of Five of a Family, Nab Two Siblings
After three months of continuous efforts, the Varanasi police solved the sensational murder case of five members of a family and arrested two siblings from Seer Goverdhanpur area here on Thursday.
1 min
Chandrayaan-4 Set to Launch in 2027: Centre
The Chandrayaan-4 mission, whose objective is to bring back lunar samples that are not damaged and contaminated, will be launched in 2027, Union science & technology minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
2 mins
Pay maintenance to wife even if her earlier marriage is valid
The Supreme Court has directed a man to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, despite her previous marriage being legally subsisting, emphasising that a strict legal interpretation should not be allowed to defeat the humanitarian purpose of the provision that seeks to protect women from destitution.
1 min
Deportees narrate tales of harrowing journey from US
Several of the 104 Indians deported from the US this week said they were handcuffed and shackled during their 40-hour flight home, with most learning about their deportation only after landing in Amritsar on Wednesday.
3 mins
Supreme Court directs transfer of all CLAT '25 challenges to Delhi high court
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the transfer of all petitions challenging the results of the 2025 Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to the Delhi high court, ensuring a unified and expedited adjudication process.
1 min
Famous personalities across fields to join PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students and offer insights ahead of the board examinations on exam preparation, stress management, and personal growth during the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2025) on Monday.
1 min
Modi attacks Congress over delay in projects, 'Hindu rate of growth'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked previous Congress governments for their mismanagement and wrong policies that led to slow economic growth, which was coined as the \"Hindu rate of growth\", saying an entire society faced abuse and humiliation.
1 min
Govt says Central Vista project cost increased, cites inflation, rise in GST
Union minister of state Tokhan Sahu on Thursday confirmed a cost escalation in the construction of the vice president's enclave and the new Parliament building — part of the Central Vista project in the heart of Delhi — and listed out four reasons for the same.
1 min
No plan to raise max working hours: Govt
The Centre clarified on Thursday that it is not considering any proposals to increase the maximum working hours amid recent debates sparked by corporate leaders advocating for longer workweeks.
1 min
Spirit of Constitution Trampled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress for not abiding by the spirit of the Constitution and showing scant regard for freedom of speech, pointing out that the first amendment was brought \"by a stopgap government\" that sought to curtail freedom of speech, and listed how various artistes bore the brunt of excesses during the Emergency.
3 mins
Modi 'lives in history', misled RS by distorting facts: Kharge
The country's future is dark in the hands of the present government, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday, as he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's speech in the Rajya Sabha, wondering how a person who \"just lives in history\" build the present and the future.
2 mins
Indian Govt, Industry Body to Hold Roundtable During Paris AI Summit
The Indian IT ministry, principal scientific adviser's office and industry body Nasscom will host a policy roundtable discussion on issues related to the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and data usage at the Paris AI Action Summit next week, two people aware of the matter told HT on the condition of anonymity.
1 min
Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest
The political slugfest over the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations intensified on Thursday, with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan terming \"unfortunate\" and \"concerning\" the criticism of the draft norms by Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who alleged the move was an attempt to push RSS's agenda of imposing \"one history, one tradition, one language\" on the country.
2 mins
J&K: Man Dies by Suicide Over Harassment by Cops, Probe On
Jammu and Kashmir Police and Kathua district administration have ordered magisterial and fact-finding probes after a 25-year-old man, accused of being involved in militancy, reportedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by police, officials said.
1 min
Mirage Jet Crashes in MP; IAF Orders Probe in System Malfunction
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft on Thursday crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh following a \"system malfunction\" and a probe has been ordered into the accident involving the French-origin plane.
1 min
Rajnath, new US defence secy discuss cooperation
India, US review defence partnership
2 mins
B'desh Lodges Protest Against Hasina's Statements in India
Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were \"false and fabricated\" statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought \"appropriate measures\" to stop her from making \"incendiary\" remarks on social media.
2 mins
Mizoram: BJP, Cong to ally for local body polls
While the Congress and the BJP are on different ends of the political spectrum at the national level, district units of the two parties in western Mizoram are joining forces to contest the upcoming village council elections.
1 min
India to review impact of new Trump sanctions on Chabahar
The Indian government is assessing the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's restoration of his \"maximum pressure\" campaign on Iran, specifically the move to remove sanctions waivers related to the Chabahar port, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
2 mins
Woman who accused Hry BJP chief of rape booked in extortion attempt
ONE ACCUSED DEMANDED ₹50 LAKH FROM SINGER ROCKY MITTAL TO WITHDRAW RAPE ACCUSATIONS
2 mins
Delhi elections: Two more exit polls give comfortable lead to BJP
What pollsters predict
2 mins
Orissa HC cites Bhagavad Gita to quash case of land acquisition
The Orissa high court cited the Bhagavad Gita as it quashed criminal proceedings against a man who had received undue compensation against the acquisition of land belonging to another person, whose name, parentage and address resembled his.
1 min
Hottest Jan ever as La Niña fails to moderate temps
Global temperatures shattered records again in the first month of this year as January became the warmest ever recorded, marking an unprecedented 18th month out of the last 19 that were above a critical climate threshold despite cooling La Niña conditions that typically moderate global heat.
2 mins
MoD signs ₹10k-cr deals to augment army's firepower
The defence ministry on Thursday said it has signed two contracts worth ₹10,147 crore to procure ammunition for the army's indigenous Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, giving a boost to self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
1 min
Slipping on climate crisis challenges
Is catastrophic warming of the planet now an inevitability?
1 min
No country for illegal migrants
Deportation of illegal migrants is a pointer to new nativist politics that is hostile to migration
2 mins
Why civil aviation in India needs further consolidation
A recent Morgan Stanley research report tells us that marriage as an institution might be going through one of its worst phases — but, for the smaller companies in Indian civil aviation, there is no other hope on the horizon.
4 mins
Astrology trap: Stargazing to promote pseudo-science
It was the first class of the astrophysics course that I was teaching. As an introduction to the history of astronomy, I mentioned the fact that till a few centuries ago, astrology was indistinguishable from astronomy.
3 mins
Argentina To Withdraw From W.H.O., Echoing Trump
Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to \"profound differences\" with the UN agency, a presidential spokesperson said on Wednesday.
1 min
No Influence Over VP's Impeachment Trial: Philippine President
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Thursday he will have no role in determining the timing of his vice president's impeachment trial, now expected after the May mid-term elections.
1 min
Trans Athletes Barred From Women's Sports
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office.
2 mins
UN's climate chief defends progress as US pull-out looms
The multilateral process of climate negotiations has managed to resist runaway global warming despite mounting challenges, UN Climate Head Simon Stiell said on Thursday in Brazil, which is preparing to host the climate conference (COP30) this year.
1 min
S Korean Police Block DeepSeek
South Korean ministries and police said on Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek's access to their computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how it manages user information.
1 min
US to boycott G20 meet over S Africa 'inclusive' agenda
The United States will boycott the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg due to South Africa's treatment of (White) farmers and the G20's theme emphasizing climate and diversity, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday.
1 min
For 'Riviera' plan, Trump says, Israel will clear, hand over Gaza
Trump's surprise announcement on Wednesday, which angered the Middle East, came as Israel and Hamas prepared for Doha talks on Gaza's ceasefire
4 mins
ITC's Q3 profit rises 1.18%, tops analyst estimates
THE COMPANY'S FMCG BUSINESS SEGMENT REVENUE GREW 4% Y-O-Y TO ₹5,418 CRORE
1 min
Price hikes, sales trigger best qtr in a year for FMCG cos
India's packaged consumer goods companies reported their best quarter in a year as smaller packs, lower grammage, and price hikes helped them overcome a consumption slowdown that has weighed heavily on the sector in recent months.
1 min
Blackstone to sell Simplilearn stake
Global private equity firm Blackstone is looking to sell its majority stake in Simplilearn, more than three years after buying over 60% in the digital learning platform.
2 mins
Akasa Raises Funds From Premji, Ranjan Pai Family Offices
Akasa Air, India's youngest airline, has raised an undisclosed sum from a number of investors, including the family offices of Bengaluru-based billionaires Azim Premji and Ranjan Pai.
1 min
Airtel Q3 net up 483% at ₹14,760 cr on Indus gains
India's second largest carrier Bharti Airtel Ltd beat estimates with a profit of ₹14,760 crore for the quarter ended December, up 483% from ₹2,530 crore a year earlier, due to a one-time gain from Indus Towers becoming its subsidiary in November.
1 min
Private capex up, tariffs under watch: SBI's Setty
SBI posted a net profit of ₹16,891 crore in the Dec quarter, up 84.3% from a year earlier
2 mins
Iyer blitz, Gill poise guide India to facile victory in opening game
Shami comes through as spinners choke England, paving the way for India batters to win by 4 wickets
3 mins
Harshit shines on debut after trial by fire in opening spell
Those extra 25 miles per hour. That's what England captain Jos Buttler said when he was asked about Harshit Rana being allowed to replace Shivam Dube in the Pune T20I.
2 mins
When will sports college get a permanent principal?
The state government-run Guru Gobind Singh Sports College here in Lucknow has been struggling to have a permanent principal ever since its establishment in 1975.
2 mins
Apex court lets elected kabaddi body take charge
Supreme Court clarified that its order is an ad-hoc deal to ensure the federation's affiliation gets restored and women players can participate in an international event this month
2 mins
Two halves of a soul: Aditya and Anushka
In the run-up to Valentine's Day, we're kicking off a special series where reel-life stars open up about their real-life love stories
1 min
Pari to join PC and fam for Siddharth's wedding festivities today
Actor Parineeti Chopra's absence from her cousin Siddharth Chopra's pre-wedding festivities had sparked a wave of speculation about alleged strained family ties.
1 min
Got so much royalty from Diljit's Choli Ke...want him to pick more of my songs
Ila Arun may not have lent her voice to a Bollywood song for 12 years now, but the Hindi film industry still can't get enough of her.
1 min
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