Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 12, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow - February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
SC Declines Nationwide Directives on Lynching
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue nationwide directives for uniform compensation and monitoring cases of mob lynching and cow vigilantism, stating that such an approach would be \"unfeasible\" and might prove counterproductive to victims.
1 min
Inflated power bills raise hackles of residents
Sarita Singh, a resident of Murli Pur 2, Goyla, in Chinhat, with a 2-kilowatt domestic connection (Account No. 3871670164), received a bill for 1,685 units on January 21. However, following her complaint and a re-reading of the meter, the corrected bill was just 29 units.
1 min
City Boy Aces JEE Mains With 100 Percentile
A city-based student, Shreyas Lohiya, has scored a 100 percentile in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains, the results of which were announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Valuables missing from chest at La Martiniere; probe on
Valuables, said to be over 180 years old, which were transferred from principals to their successors over the years at La Martiniere College, have reportedly gone missing from the wooden chest at the principal's residence.
1 min
Despite red flags, chinks in fire safety at coaching institutes
Reality check finds many running with only one entry/exit point, putting lives of students at risk; chief fire officer seeks cancellation of licences
3 mins
Boat ferrying 9 capsizes in Sangam, 2 feared drowned
Two devotees, including a woman, were feared drowned after a boat ferrying nine devotees capsized in the Sangam on Tuesday evening.
1 min
Maghi Purnima Snan today, traffic curbs reimposed
Briefly relaxed after the Basant Panchami Snan rush on February 5, the plan has been reimposed following directives from CM to ensure the safety of devotees
5 mins
13,915 Passengers Fly in 80 Aircraft in a Day
64 VIPs Arrived in 16 Chartered Planes
1 min
SP, Cong mocking people's faith on Mahakumbh: UP min
Minister of state for stamp and registration Ravindra Jaiswal on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for spreading lies about the Mahakumbh and the crowd, terming them as anti-Sanatan.
1 min
HC nixes PIL seeking removal of loudspeakers from Mahakumbh
The Allahabad high court has dismissed a PIL petition seeking removal of loudspeakers from the Mahakumbh mela on the ground that the petition \"lacked data to indicate that the public address system was causing noise pollution above the permissible limits\".
1 min
CM Tears Into Oppn For Spreading 'False' Mahakumbh Narratives
Yogi Pays Tribute To Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay On His Death Anniversary
2 mins
Namo Bharat, Metro ops to begin on 6-km stretch by April end
BOTH Namo Bharat and the local Metro will use and operate on the same infrastructure in Meerut.
2 mins
Son Drew Money For 16 Years; Notice Issued
Pension of a retired Baduan inter college lecturer was withdrawn for nearly 16 years after his death in September 2008 by his son who kept drawing the amount every month from the bank account operational in the name of the deceased, said Bareilly chief treasury officer (CTO) Shailesh Kumar.
1 min
U.P. govt releases ₹418.31 cr incentives for industrial units
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday released incentives of ₹ 418.31 crore to nine mega industrial units, including Samsung India, NOIDA and LG Electronics, Greater NOIDA under the provisions of the Infrastructure and Industrial Investment Policy-2012 (Mega Projects).
1 min
Army Jawan Among 5 Of A Family Killed In Lko-Bahraich Road Crash
Five members of a family, including an army personnel and an 18-day-old infant, died in a road accident early Tuesday morning after their car collided with a dumper near Karim Behad village under the Kaiserganj police station area on the Lucknow-Bahraich road.
1 min
PCL employees seek white paper on Agra, Noida power privatisation
The Uttar Pradesh Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti on Tuesday called for a white paper on the privatisation of power distribution in Agra and Greater Noida before any further steps are taken.
1 min
Chill Returns: Mercury to Drop 3-4°C From Thursday
Over the past 24 hours, night temperatures remained above normal in Varanasi and Ayodhya divisions, as well as Prayagraj, Agra, and Meerut, where they were 1.6°C to 3°C higher than usual.
1 min
Decide SP Leader's Appeal in 6 Months: SC to Moradabad Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed a Moradabad court to decide within six months the appeal of Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan, son of SP leader Azam Khan, in a 2008 criminal case.
1 min
Early detection, conservation surgery key to avoiding radical mastectomies at later stages
Discussions on various aspects of breast cancer, along with ailments related to the head, neck, and thyroid, were held on the first day of SEP 2025
1 min
India to host next AI summit later this year
Participation of the Global South will be a priority for the next AI Summit to be hosted by India later this year as the government believes the technology must be developed in an inclusive manner for global public good, top Indian officials said on Tuesday.
1 min
Govt Planning To Use A.I. For Identifying Mule Accounts: Shah
The government is planning to use artificial intelligence to identify mule accounts where cyber fraudsters park swindled funds, Union home minister Amit Shah said at a meeting of a parliamentary consultative committee of the MHA.
1 min
Top court frees man after 10 yrs in jail
THE BENCH SAID THAT THE CASE AGAINST THE ACCUSED WAS BASED SOLELY ON CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
2 mins
SC imposes hefty fines for illegal tree felling
Illegal tree felling in an area of 10,400 square kilometres around the Taj Mahal, known as the Taj Trapezium zone, will attract hefty fines of up to ₹25,000 per tree, the Supreme Court held on Tuesday, acting on a recommendation by an expert panel proposing harsh measures to curb illegal cutting of trees in districts around the iconic monument as the existing law failed to provide a deterrent.
1 min
Ahead of US Visit, Modi Holds Key Meet With Vance in Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President JD Vance on the margins of the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday, his first interaction with a key member of the Trump administration ahead of a crucial visit to Washington.
4 mins
Rajnath Urges Global Leaders to Co-Develop Weapons with India
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged the global community to join India in the co-development and co-production of advanced weapon systems as addressing challenges in the current global security scenario demanded an innovative approach and stronger partnerships.
1 min
India-Israel trade to increase tenfold from $6.5 bn: Goyal
India and Israel reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and infrastructure ties, with Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal setting an ambitious goal of increasing bilateral trade tenfold from the current $6.5 billion.
1 min
'Unfeasible': SC on national directives on mob lynching
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue nationwide directives for uniform compensation and monitoring cases of mob lynching and cow vigilantism, stating that such an approach would be \"unfeasible\" and might prove counterproductive to victims.
2 mins
Transmission snag led to ALH crash: HAL chief
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief DK Sunil on Tuesday said that a \"swashplate fracture\" caused the crash of a coast guard Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) at Porbandar in Gujarat on January 5, and a high-powered panel examining the reason for the breakdown of the critical component will submit its report in three weeks.
2 mins
Goa to ban use of farm land for commercial activities
Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday unveiled the Goa Amritkal Agriculture Policy, which lays out a road map for the agriculture sector with an aim to \"restore, revive and preserve\" the state's agricultural heritage.
2 mins
18-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies in Kota, Suicide Suspected
An 18-year-old student, who was preparing for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for admission in undergraduate medical courses, was found dead in his rented accommodation in Kota district of Rajasthan on Tuesday, in the seventh such incident of suspected suicide in the coaching hub this year, police said.
1 min
Cops: Jawan killed in encounter at Gadchiroli
A soldier was killed on Tuesday when an encounter broke out between Maoists and security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, police said.
1 min
SC: No Need for Round-the-Clock Guards at ATMs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that it is not mandatory for banks to place security guards round the clock at all ATMs to enforce proper queues and that only one customer enters an ATM at a time.
1 min
Captain among two soldiers killed in IED blast near LoC
Two soldiers were killed and another injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near the line of control in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district on Tuesday, officials said.
1 min
Mann rejects reports of split in AAP Punjab unit
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday dismissed reports of a split in the Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab unit—amid reports of rumblings in the aftermath of the Delhi assembly elections—as party chief Arvind Kejriwal met MLAs from the only state where the AAP is now in power.
2 mins
RS Chair vows action amid Constitution illustrations row
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday that the Constitution signed by its framers with 22 miniatures in the first calligraphed copy together with amendments by Parliament is the only authentic version that needs to be promulgated across the country, and any violation should be taken seriously and dealt with sternly.
2 mins
62% of welfare scheme funds not utilised by UTs, states in '24: Govt
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE UNION BUDGET FOR 2025-26 CONTAINED A NEW STATEMENT THAT SHOWS FUND BALANCE WITH STATE AND UNION TERRITORIES
2 mins
Ex-Coast Guard DG booked for tampering with ACR of seniors
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against the former Indian Coast Guard director-general K Natarajan and unknown others for alleged tampering of the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/dossiers of senior officers.
1 min
Set Aside 2016 CIC Order to Make PM Modi's Degree Public, DU Tells HC
Delhi University on Tuesday urged the Delhi high court to set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order on making Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree public, arguing that something of \"interest to public\" was not the same as \"public interest,\" warranting a disclosure under the RTI Act.
1 min
How urgent interventions led to return of flight
A chartered flight carrying Rushiraj Sawant, son of Shiv Sena MLA and former minister Tanaji Sawant, was redirected to Pune under dramatic circumstances after a series of urgent requests and police intervention, aviation officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
1 min
Akhilesh leads Oppn's charge against Budget
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday led the Opposition's charge against the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the Union Budget, seeking to know the road map to \"Viksit Bharat\" (developed India) and taking jibes at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 300 km-long traffic snarl on the way to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
2 mins
GDP growth is set to rebound, slowdown just temporary: FM
62% of welfare scheme funds not utilised by UTs, states in '24: Govt
4 mins
Govt working towards sustainable mobility
While the automotive industry witnessed a 12% growth in India, reinforcing the country's role as a global innovation and manufacturing hub, the government is working towards promoting sustainable mobility, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.
1 min
New immigration bill puts the onus on universities, hospitals
THE PROPOSED LAW SEEKS TO ABOLISH THE FOUR EXISTING LAWS WHICH DEFINE POWERS OF THE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES
2 mins
Enjoy Good Ties With Pawar: Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday showered praise on NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar, saying that one has to learn from him about how to maintain good relations going beyond the political sphere.
1 min
NTA Drops 12 Questions From First Edition of JEE Main Examination
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has dropped at least 12 questions from the final answer key to the first edition of Joint Entrance Examination-Main 2025, or JEE-Main, leaving aspirants worried and evoking criticism from educators, who said that the move puts a question mark on the credibility and competency of the testing body.
1 min
Mob rule has marked new regime in Dhaka
Much has changed in Dhaka six months after a popular uprising forced the Awami League government to resign and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh.
1 min
India Bloc's Identity Crisis
Recent polls show that mere anti-BJPism is insufficient to attract voters
2 mins
Why Delhi's Water Sector Needs Structural Reforms
The situation could have been straight out of a black comedy. Political leader A accused a rival party of poisoning the city's river upstream.
3 mins
Ignore trade irritants, focus on strategic ties
The Trump team is prioritizing relations with India and recognizes that India's emergence as a global power has the potential to transform the Indo-Pacific region and the world
4 mins
Even a child knows Pakistan being run by army chief: Imran
Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said that even a child knows that Pakistan is being run by Army chief General Asim Munir.
1 min
Altman says 'no thank you' to Musk's $97.4bn OpenAI bid
The Musk-Altman feud
1 min
Indians Constitute 2% of Illegal Immigrants in US
Indians constituted merely two per cent of the total number of illegal immigrants in the US, and the absolute number of illegal Indian immigrants in America dropped from 560,000 in 2015 to 220,000 in 2022, according to the last publicly available data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
2 mins
US Vice-Prez Rails Against 'Excessive AI Regulation'
US Vice-President JD Vance on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that \"excessive regulation\" could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI's risks.
1 min
Canada, Mexico and E.U. Condemn Trump's Move to Hike Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Mexico, Canada and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports next month, a move that has fanned fears of a trade war.
1 min
Gaza fighting will resume if hostages not released: Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip unless its hostages in Gaza are released.
2 mins
Rupee Sees Biggest Gain in 2 Years on RBI Push
Rupee rallied by the most in over two years on suspected strong intervention by the central bank, catching traders offguard after the currency hit a series of record lows in recent weeks.
1 min
L&T chairman flags issue of labour mobility to cities
India's direct transfers of cash to the beneficiaries of a host of social sector schemes, and rural jobs programme that assures 100 days of wage employment to at least one member of every village household are preventing workers from moving away from their hometowns, sparking labour shortages in large cities and other economic centres across the country, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan has said.
1 min
Net Direct Tax Kitty Up 15% Amid Higher Refunds
Gross direct tax collection in 2024-25 (as on February 10) saw over 19% year-on-year (y-o-y) jump to ₹21.88 lakh crore, while net collection in the period saw 14.7% increase at ₹17.78 lakh crore on higher refunds of more than ₹4.10 lakh crore, government data said.
1 min
Uco Bank, 2 more likely to tap QIPs this yr
Three state-owned banks may sell shares to financial institutions in the coming fiscal year to raise capital and increase public shareholding to the minimum levels set by the stock market regulator, two people aware of the discussions said.
1 min
PM Invites Global Energy Majors To Invest In India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on global energy majors to invest in India, insisting that the country presented huge opportunities given its several oil and gas discoveries, expanding pipeline infrastructure, and growing natural gas consumption.
2 mins
Trade war concerns spook Street, smids closer to bear zone
Indian investors saw about ₹9.3 lakh crore wiped out in market wealth on Tuesday as Trump's latest tariffs, slower corporate earnings and a relentless selloff by foreign investors continued to rock the sentiment.
1 min
Trump's FCPA Pause May Aid Adani
President Donald Trump has asked the US attorney general to not initiate any new cases and review all old cases under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), possibly opening the door for a legal reprieve for billionaire tycoon Gautam Adani and the Adani Group that were indicted under the law in November last year.
4 mins
Fischer Random is the future of chess: World No.4 Erigaisi
Power struggles between the world chess governing body, Fide, and Magnus Carlsen-backed Freestyle Chess Tour aside, Fischer Random is the future of chess, believes Arjun Erigaisi.
2 mins
Fake Concussion Charge Has Shanaka in Big Trouble at SLC
All-rounder Dasun Shanaka landed in trouble after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to initiate an inquiry against him for allegedly faking concussion to skip a domestic match to play for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20.
1 min
Bhaker Makes a Strong Start at Trials
Back in action after six months, Paris Olympics double bronze medallist Manu Bhaker has made a strong start to the season as she topped qualification of 25m sports pistol in the first selection trials, and led the field in the second trials (T2) after the precision round at the Karni Singh Range on Tuesday.
1 min
India's strategy: Strengthen the middle-overs spin trap
While Jadeja holds his end, India pushes for more wickets from the other end to win the middle phase
3 mins
Harmanpreet's form in focus on comeback
When Mumbai Indians, winners of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL), start their campaign against Delhi Capitals in Vadodara on Saturday, all eyes will be on skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who was rested for the series against Ireland and sat out the two matches against West Indies at home owing to a knee injury.
2 mins
Bazball or not, Buttler-led England not up to scratch
Ben Duckett does not care if England lose the ODI series to India 3-0 as long as they win the Champions Trophy.
2 mins
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