Hindustan Times Lucknow - March 08, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow - March 08, 2025
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March 08, 2025
E-rickshaw driver murdered by men he hired to kill mother
The e-rickshaw driver, Vinayak Sahu, 23, whose body was found on Kisan Path on Thursday morning, was allegedly killed by the same men whom he wanted to hire to execute the murders of his mother, Shanti Sahu, and her partner, Imran, said deputy commissioner of police (East) Shashank Singh.
1 min
Man who opened fire inside IT firm has a criminal past: Police
A man identified as Vivek Bhadauria, 38, who entered an IT company office in Gomti Nagar and opened indiscriminate fire on Thursday night, told police on Friday that he did so to assert his dominance in the area.
1 min
Complex near RTO sealed for running illegal e-service centres
In the wake of complaints about alleged touts exploiting people financially and even creating hurdles, Lucknow district magistrate Vishak G on Friday conducted a surprise inspection of a commercial complex outside regional transport office (RTO) where several online service centres were found running without Jan Seva Kendra registration.
2 mins
Four men in SUV that killed two people sleeping on road divider identified
After three days of a hit-and-run incident that killed two people sleeping on a road divider in the city's Hasanganj area, police said they had identified the four men who were in the rashly driven sports utility vehicle (SUV).
1 min
Ansal township residents want govt to provide essential services
THE RESIDENTS ALSO WANT LESA TO PROVIDE MULTIPOINT CONNECTIONS AND TAKE OVER THE ENTIRE POWER SUPPLY OF TOWNSHIP.
2 mins
Officials at Helm During Project Launch Likely to Face Heat
As the probe gains momentum, multi-level scrutiny of approval and finalisation of DPRs will be done
2 mins
Amiphoria ends on high note
The three-day celebration of youth spirit, creativity, and innovation, Amiphoria-2025, concluded on Friday with a valedictory ceremony, followed by the electrifying \"Rock Fest,\" a spectacular band performance event.
2 mins
The Untold Tale of Hands Behind Chikan Industry
The intricate needle-and-thread craft of Chikankari, which has represented the city across the seven seas, stands tall—sustained by thousands of women artisans who work tirelessly, completing these knotty designs while sitting in the verandahs of their homes in the narrow lanes and bylanes of the old city.
2 mins
Play on life of Karna staged by all-women cast
An all-women play 'Karna' was staged at Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium of UP Sangeet Natak Akademi on Friday.
1 min
Sambhal CO sparks row; Oppn demands action
Deputy superintendent of police Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, circle officer (CO) of Sambhal, is the cause of a heated debate following his remarks during a peace committee meeting held ahead of Holi.
1 min
HC Issues Contempt Notice to LKO Police Commissioner
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday issued a contempt notice to Lucknow police commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar and another to explain as to why contempt proceedings be not initiated against them for alleged wilful disobedience of the order dated February 12, 2025, passed by the writ court in a criminal appeal of 2020.
1 min
Father's Celebratory Firing Kills Teenage Son
A wedding celebration in a Chitrakoot village turned into a scene of mourning after a father's celebratory gunfire accidentally killed his 18-year-old son in Rampura police station limits late Thursday night.
1 min
'25 Proxy Accounts Expose Money Laundering'
Money transactions worth several crores detected in 25 salary bank accounts of a private bank branch in Bareilly, operational under different names, have raised suspicions of a major money laundering or 'Hawala' (illegal and unaccounted money transactions) network behind these proxy accounts, confirmed senior police officials on Friday.
1 min
Lucknow Darshan Plan to Promote City's Cultural Heritage
A Lucknow Darshan plan will be prepared for tourists coming here to present the city's art, culture and heritage to them.
1 min
Advocate Fires in Court of SDM Patti; Case Lodged
A dispute over an ongoing case in the court of SDM, Patti in neighbouring Pratapgarh district took a violent turn when counsel of one of the parties took out his pistol and fired in air inside the chamber of tehsildar of Patti tehsil on Friday afternoon.
1 min
Fake address proof cert helped BKI suspect procure Aadhaar card
A fake address proof certificate, issued by a medical officer in Punjab's Gurdaspur, helped the suspected member of pro-Khalistan terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)—who is believed to have links with Pakistan's ISI—to obtain a fake Aadhaar card using Ghaziabad address, confirmed Uttar Pradesh Police Additional Director General (ADG) of Law and Order, Amitabh Yash on Friday.
1 min
Take strict action against govt docs found engaged in pvt practice
Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh has directed district magistrates to take strict action against government doctors found engaged in private practice, following the Allahabad High Court's order banning such activities.
1 min
Mahakumbh Ended Social Inequality: Lalji Nirmal
Social inequality was removed at the recently concluded Prayagraj Mahakumbh after around 67 crore people took the holy dip at the Sangam there without any discrimination, said Lalji Nirmal, chairman, Ambedkar Mahasabha.
1 min
Temp set to rise by 3 to 5°C across U.P.
No significant impact from a fresh western disturbance which is likely to affect Himalayan region
2 mins
UP's 1st CM Pant a towering figure of India's freedom movement: Yogi
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid tribute to Govind Ballabh Pant (1887-1961), a revered freedom fighter and the first chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, by garlanding his statue on the occasion of his death anniversary here.
1 min
After Kashi, Ayodhya, it's Mathura's turn, says Yogi
There will be no paucity of funds for the development of Mathura and provisions have been already made in the (state) budget this time, says CM
3 mins
U.P. not Bimaru, no identity crisis for youth here: CM
There is opportunity and security for all but appeasement of none in the new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said in Agra on Friday.
1 min
No More Bulldozer Surprise in KNP, 15-Day Notice Mandatory
In accordance with the Supreme Court guidelines, government departments will now follow a standard operating procedure (SOP) before carrying out any demolition action in Kanpur, a senior official in the district administration said.
1 min
Teachers' body to seek relief for 37K Kamil, Fazil students; approach Supreme Court
The future of around 37,000 students enrolled in Kamil (graduate) and Fazil (post-graduate) courses in madrasas affiliated to UP Madrasa Board hangs in balance after the Supreme Court ordered the Board to discontinue awarding these degrees.
1 min
SC Grants Interim Bail to Abbas Ansari in Gangster Act Case
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday granted interim bail to Uttar Pradesh legislator Abbas Ansari in a criminal case filed under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act while imposing stringent movement restrictions on him.
1 min
Celebrate Kanshi Ram's birth anniv with zeal: Maya to BSP cadre
After revamp in top positions in the party organisation, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has started preparations for the birth anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram on March 15.
1 min
Lawyers Demand Apology From Kerala Judge
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) wrote to chief justice Nitin Jamdar on Friday demanding an apology from justice A Badharudeen in open court for his \"insensitive\" comments on an advocate who recently lost her husband.
1 min
Goa Minister Acquitted In Mining Case
Bengaluru:
1 min
Women, tourism in focus as J&K gets 1st budget in 6 yrs
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the Union territory's first budget in the assembly with a total outlay of ₹1.12 lakh crore for 2025-26, proposing a slew of multi-sector welfare and development initiatives focused on health, education, tourism, youth, and women empowerment.
3 mins
Top Court To Hear Pegasus Snooping Case On April 22
The Supreme Court on Friday scheduled April 22 as the date to hear a bunch of petitions related to the Pegasus snooping case that revolves around allegations that the spyware was used to target politicians, activists, journalists and businesspersons in India.
1 min
India calls on UK to act against those behind EAM's security breach
India on Friday urged the UK to act against pro-Khalistan elements responsible for breaching the security of external affairs minister S Jaishankar in London, pointing to Britain's \"indifference\" to acts of intimidation by the separatists.
1 min
Lalit Modi Seeks To Surrender Indian Passport
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi, the subject of an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into alleged money laundering, has applied to surrender his Indian passport after acquiring citizenship of Vanuatu, the external affairs ministry said on Friday.
1 min
US commerce secy calls for a 'special' treatment
India should treat America in a \"special way\" and find \"smarter ways\" to open up its farm sector to forge a comprehensive bilateral trade deal and unlock \"extraordinary an opportunity together\" instead of product-specific negotiations, the US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said on Friday, advising New Delhi not to harp on an outdated multilateral trade model.
1 min
'India Concerned About Law And Order In B'desh'
India on Friday expressed concern at the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh and reiterated its call for the interim government in Dhaka to protect Hindus and other minority communities.
1 min
LALIT MODI SEEKS TO SURRENDER INDIAN PASSPORT
India responded cautiously on Friday to US President Donald Trump's threat to hit trade partners with reciprocal tariffs from April 2, saying the two sides are negotiating a multi-sector trade deal to tackle tariff and non-tariff barriers and increase market access.
5 mins
India, Ireland Look to Boost Trade Relations
The Two Sides Also Exchanged Views on Recent Developments in Their Respective Regions and Globally
1 min
NewsClick gets relief for 10 more days in tax case
Sibal pointed out that this period lapsed on March 2.
1 min
PM flags rising obesity, stresses on dietary cuts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the need to fight obesity, calling it the root cause of many diseases, and cited a report which claimed that nearly 440 million people in India may be obese by 2050.
2 mins
SC to review Maha's award of Dharavi redevelopment project to Adani Group
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review Maharashtra government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai to Adani Properties Ltd, even as it directed Adani Properties to maintain an escrow account for all financial transactions related to the project.
2 mins
2 Gram Panchayats Give Consent to Nicobar Project
Two of the three gram (village) panchayats in the area earmarked for the ambitious project in the Great Nicobar Island have consented to the development area notification, but highlighted that amenities and utilities being built should benefit locals and that fair compensation should be provided.
2 mins
Michel seeks to remain in jail citing security concerns
British national Christian James Michel, the alleged middleman in the controversial AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, told a Delhi court on Friday that he feared for his safety if released on bail and preferred to remain in judicial custody.
2 mins
All-Party Team From Nagaland To Meet Shah: CM
Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said he would lead an all-party delegation to meet Union home minister Amit Shah to reconsider the Centre's decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with neighbouring Myanmar.
1 min
Decide On C'garh Ex-Official's Role In Liquor Case By Apr 10: SC To State
The Supreme Court on Friday told the Chhattisgarh government that investigation into the liquor case cannot \"continue endlessly\" and ordered completion of probe into state's former excise official Arun Pati Tripathi by April 10, when he is to be produced before a trial court to be considered for release on bail.
1 min
Waiting areas at 60 major railway stations to help control crowding
The Union railways ministry has approved the creation of permanent waiting areas outside 60 major railway stations across the country to control periodic surges in passenger flow and enhance station management.
1 min
Ministry ropes in OTT series to address the 'Sarpanch Pati' system
Manju Devi, the otherwise reluctant pradhan (head) of the picturesque Phulera village, is now a woman on a mission to resolve all the grievances that the fictitious village — of The Viral Fever's (TVF) successful OTT series Panchayat — faces.
1 min
Oppn looks to corner govt in Parl session over Waqf law, EPIC
Drawing the battle-lines for the second half of the Budget session of Parliament, which starts on March 10, various Opposition parties, including the Congress, are preparing to push a raft of notices seeking a debate on the duplicate voter I-card issue, with people aware of the matter saying the Opposition will try to stall the controversial Waqf law amendments in \"a democratic manner\".
1 min
Will address duplicate voter ID numbers soon
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced plans to replace all duplicate Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers with unique identifiers within the next three months, but reiterated that the duplication of the numbers did not mean there were fake voters.
3 mins
Shoes, caps, boots 'surrendered' for Manipur's weapons amnesty
Around 17% of arms looted from armouries around the state in May 2023 and the months that followed; country-made mortars and bombs; walkie-talkie sets; shoes; airguns; and a knee-cap and a sleeping bag: these are among the looted weapons surrendered during the two-week-long amnesty offered by Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla between February 20 and March 6.
3 mins
The Blueprint for Becoming a Global Knowledge Power
For Make in India to work, marry it to Invent in India. To that end, India should step up its R&D spending by 1% of the GDP over the next decade
4 mins
Women's development to women-led development
As the world celebrates the International Women's Day, I want to reflect on how India is embarking on an inspiring journey from the era of women's development to a new dawn of women-led development.
3 mins
Centre Orders Probe Into Qualification of IIM Rohtak Director
The Centre has ordered a probe against IIM Rohtak director Dheeraj Sharma in connection with allegations that he \"misrepresented\" credentials required for his appointment to the post in 2017.
1 min
'The truth is in my blood'
At the Jaipur Literature Festival, the memoirist recounted tales of royal betrayals and a life far from her roots
2 mins
US CDC To Study Vaccines And Autism: Sources
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning a large study into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, despite extensive scientific research that has disproven or failed to find evidence of such links.
1 min
'US, UKRAINE SET TO HOLD PEACE TALKS IN SAUDI ARABIA'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week.
1 min
S Korean Court Says Impeached President Yoon Can Leave Jail
A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, a move that could allow Yoon to stand trial for his rebellion charge without being physically detained.
1 min
US to Use AI to Revoke Visas of Students Supporting Hamas
The US State Department will use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who it perceives as supporters of Palestinian Hamas militants, Axios reported on Thursday, citing senior State Department officials.
1 min
Trudeau to step down as PM within a week
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has indicated he will demit office within a week so that his successor as leader of the ruling Liberal Party can take charge.
1 min
US, Ukraine Set To Hold Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week.
1 min
Trump Sends Letter to Iran's Supreme Leader
US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear programme and replace the agreement he withdrew America from in his first term in office.
2 mins
Will Hit Canada With Dairy, Lumber Tariffs Shortly, Says Trump
President Donald Trump said he may implement reciprocal tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy products as soon as Friday, threatening again to disrupt crossborder trade.
2 mins
Why India's trading floors remain a male domain?
Even as women make their presence felt in India's finance sector, with many making it to corner offices and boardrooms, female participation remains abysmally low in one corner: equity dealing rooms.
1 min
India Set To Overcome Worst Cash Crunch On RBI Steps
India is heading toward plugging one of the worst-ever liquidity deficits in the financial system, following aggressive steps by the central bank to inject cash.
1 min
DHFL Fraud Case: SC To Examine CBI Plea Against Wadhawan Bail
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s plea seeking the cancellation of bail for former Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in the multi-crore bank loan fraud case.
1 min
Rebel Foods bets big on 15-minute food delivery service
Multi-brand restaurant operator Rebel Foods that is gearing up for a public-market listing in FY26, expects its new 15-minute food delivery service 'Quickies by EatSure' to be a major growth driver, EatSure's co-founder and CEO Sagar Kochhar told Mint in an interview.
1 min
Omaxe to invest ₹2,700 crore to modernise 6 bus terminals in UP
OMAXE WILL UNDERTAKE THE MODERNISATION OF BUS TERMINALS THROUGH ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY 'BETOGETHER'
1 min
Average Hike in India to Be Around 8.8% in 2025
As Indian companies are focused on optimizing compensation cost budgets while navigating global and local headwinds, the average increment is expected to be at 8.8% in 2025, Deloitte India said in a report on Friday.
1 min
Govt Plans To Double Digital Banking Units
DBUs may be allowed to offer more financial products, including insurance, pension
2 mins
UP's Sameer Rizvi to Lead Rest of India in U-23 Tie
Young IPL star Sameer Rizvi from Uttar Pradesh will lead the U-23 Rest of India side against Col CK Nayudu (U-23) champions Punjab in a first-of-its-kind youth ‘Irani Cup’ at Mohali from March 9-12.
1 min
UPW aim to finish WPL season on a victory note
Hosts UP Warriorz would be hoping to finish off their WPL season with a win when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last league match, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
2 mins
Deol designs GG's thrilling win in WPL
Young Indian batter Harleen Deol struck her maiden half-century of the season on Friday to help Gujarat Giants stay in hunt for a playoff berth in the Women's Premier League, score a thrilling five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here.
2 mins
Glass Animals: It's a dream to work with AR Rahman
In an interview with us last year, they expressed a strong desire to perform in India. And today marks Glass Animals' debut India show in Mumbai at Lollapalooza India 2025.
1 min
Nikhita Gandhi: We struggled to find female sound and light engineers for our festival
Singer Nikhita Gandhi is curating an all-women music festival named Sonic Tigress.
1 min
Trailblazers of women's cricket, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Beth Mooney share their journeys of grit, resilience and leadership, shaping the future of the sport on and off the field
Samarth Goyal
2 mins
Ibrahim and Khushi's film is a sign of Bollywood romance heading south
Candy floss is sweet and pink. Bubble gum is similar in colour and taste, but chewy. There's no logic as to why we are suddenly discussing them. The same can be said about the two-hour yawn fest that is Nadaaniyan.
2 mins
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