Hindustan Times Lucknow - May 07, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow - May 07, 2025
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In this issue
May 07, 2025
Cow Dung Paint Drive to Start From Buildings of Animal Husbandry Dept
In a move that may set a precedent for other government departments to emulate, all buildings and offices of the livestock department will be painted with cow dung-based organic paint.
1 min
Upendra Agarwal is new IG, Lko range
As many as 10 more IPS officers were transferred by the state government on Tuesday.
1 min
IAS Kaushal R Sharma Goes to Delhi for 3 Years
Kaushal Raj Sharma, a 2006 batch IAS officer of UP cadre, goes to inter-cadre deputation to AGMUT cadre (Delhi segment) for a period of three years.
1 min
Gomti's Revival Drifts Off Course as Panel Meets After 2 Months
Amid the search for concrete steps to improve the Gomti's deteriorating health, the District Ganga Committee (DGC) meeting held here on Tuesday turned out to be a big disappointment.
3 mins
Industrialists Complain of Undue Delay in Approval of Maps
At the Udyami Samadhan Diwas on Tuesday, entrepreneurs from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) operating in the industrial areas of Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) complained of undue delay in approval of maps, and demanded that leased land be made freehold.
1 min
Cultural Dept Invites NGOs, Institutes To Co-host Sponsored Cultural Events
The culture department has invited applications from non-government organisations, educational institutions, and government and semi-government bodies to sponsor cultural programmes that can be jointly organised in the state.
1 min
Skill Dev to Play Key Role in U.P. Push for Trillion-$ Economy: Minister
Minister of state (independent charge) for vocational education, skill development and entrepreneurship Kapil Dev Agarwal has said that skill development will play a key role in UP's trillion-dollar-economy push.
1 min
Nod to policies for streamlining parking, regulation of bus terminals
With a view to streamlining parking of private vehicles in city limits and of buses around bus terminals, the State Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation (Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Parking Spaces) Rules - 2025 and the UP Stage Carriage Bus Terminal, Contract Carriage and All India Tourist Bus Park (Establishment and Regulation) Policy, 2025.
3 mins
April Revenue: UP Collection Up Rs 1,785 Cr YoY
Finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said that Uttar Pradesh collected Rs 18,204.75 crore tax revenue in April for the financial year 2025-26 against Rs 16,419.45 crore revenue collected during the same period in 2024-25.
1 min
MSMEs Must Upgrade According to Market Needs
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that MSME units have to keep updating themselves according to the changing market requirements.
1 min
Ideologically Attached to Project...Willing to Take It
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party was ready to take Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC), located in the state capital, if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to sell it.
2 mins
In-Laws Held, Husband Still at Large
The investigation into the murder of Savita Devi, a 30-year-old woman whose body was discovered near Puranpur village in Lucknow's Mohanlalganj area, has progressed with police detaining her in-laws for questioning, while her husband, Sanjay, remains untraceable.
1 min
In bid to beat Thai ban, man forges papers, nabbed at CCSIA
In a bid to re-enter Thailand, despite a ban imposed by a Thai court, a 39-year-old man was arrested at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) in Lucknow on Monday for allegedly using a forged passport and fake identity documents.
1 min
Police Launch Enforcement Drive for Road Safety
In a major move to decongest city roads and streamline traffic, the Lucknow Traffic Police has launched a fresh crackdown on unauthorised and illegally operating heavy public transport vehicles.
1 min
CDRI Mechanism Set To Increase Treatment Efficacy
Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research — Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) have come up with a new mechanism that, on one hand, enhances the efficacy of an anticancer drug while also stopping the drug from attacking normal cells in breast cancer treatment.
1 min
Sikh Delegation Protests After NEET Aspirant Allegedly Asked to Remove 'Kara'
A delegation of the Lucknow Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (LGPC) has strongly protested against an incident during the NEET UG held on May 4, where a Sikh candidate was allegedly forced to remove his 'kirpan' and 'kara'—religious symbols considered sacred in Sikhism—before being allowed entry to the exam centre at Shri Jai Narain PG College, Lucknow.
1 min
Deadline days away, but 50% of Lucknow's drains still choked
As part of the preparedness for the upcoming monsoon, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has, so far, been able to clean only 50 percent of the city's major drain network, as admitted by one of its senior officials on Monday.
2 mins
Four friends among six killed in bike-car collision in Shahjahanpur
Four childhood friends riding a motorcycle were among six people killed in a head-on collision with a car on the Katra-Jalalabad Road near Barkheda locality under Madnapur police station limits in Shahjahanpur district around 2 am on Tuesday.
1 min
PIL Spurs HC Notice on Monkey Starvation, Conflict
The Allahabad high court on Tuesday issued notices to the animal welfare board of India, ministry of environment, forest and climate change, the Uttar Pradesh government, and others in response to a PIL highlighting the rising monkey population, increasing man-monkey conflict, and the starvation and inhumane conditions faced by monkeys.
1 min
Mayawati Meets ECI Officials in Delhi to Discuss Electoral Reforms
This Initiative Aligns With the Commission's Broader Goal of Reinforcing the Electoral Process Within the Existing Legal Framework
1 min
Main accused in Agra jeweller's murder gunned down in encounter
The main accused in the murder of a jeweller in Agra was gunned down in an encounter with police within four days of the incident.
1 min
Indian Pacer Mohd Shami Receives Death Threat; ₹1 Cr Ransom Demanded
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has allegedly received a death threat through email along with a demand for Rs 1 crore, following which a case was registered at the cyber police station, Amroha police said.
1 min
Union minister says he's fine after reports of his 'disappearance'
Two days after his disappearance from a train, and appearance on another one created a stir in railway and police circles, the Western Central Railways has explained that Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram never went missing but boarded a different train mistakenly at Damoh railway station, where he had alighted after feeling unwell.
1 min
K'taka ex-minister gets 7-year jail in mining case
A special CBI court in Hyderabad on Tuesday convicted former Karnataka minister and sitting MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy, along with three others, and sentenced them to seven years in prison in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case after a prolonged legal battle spanning nearly 14 years.
1 min
Shankaracharya Asks Rahul To Be 'Excommunicated From Hinduism'
Two days after his disappearance from a train, and appearance on another one created a stir in railway and police circles, the Western Central Railways has explained that Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram never went missing but boarded a different train mistakenly at Damoh railway station, where he had alighted after feeling unwell.
1 min
Observing rituals of a religion doesn't mean professing it: SC restores election of MLA
A person observing or performing rituals of a particular religion does not mean they \"profess\" that faith, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, as it restored the membership of a Kerala CPI(M) legislator whose election from a Scheduled Caste constituency was questioned.
1 min
HC Stays Interim Order Against AR Rahman in Copyright Case
The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed an interim order against music director AR Rahman in a copyright infringement case over a composition used in the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan 2.
1 min
Communal Tension in M.P. Town After 7 Held for Rape
Six men were arrested and a boy was detained for allegedly raping and blackmailing four girls in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday after an obscene video of a minor surfaced on social media leading to communal tension in the area, police said.
1 min
Resolve issue amicably: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave one more chance to the states of Punjab and Haryana to find an \"amicable\" solution for their long-standing dispute over the construction of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, ordered by the top court in 2002, even as it criticised Punjab for its \"high handedness\" in passing a law de-notifying the land meant for the canal in an attempt to defeat the 2002 verdict.
1 min
'Embassy Helping Indians on Death Row in Indonesia'
The Centre on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that the Indian embassy in Indonesia was providing legal assistance to three Indians on death row in a drug-related case, and added that the Indian consulate has filed an \"intent of appeal\" to challenge the death sentence awarded by the Indonesian district court.
1 min
May tweak Emigration Act for global workplace: EAM
India is looking to amend the Emigration Act of 1983 as part of efforts to meet the demands of the global workplace and to promote the legal movement of people while discouraging non-legal migration, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Maha Gets SC Nod For Local Polls
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed local body elections in Maharashtra, held up on account of a challenge to reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) since 2022, to be notified and held within four months, while directing that the outcome of the elections will be subject to the decision by the top court on the pending challenge to the state law extending 27% reservation for OBCs in local bodies.
3 mins
Behind the Composition of Collegium Picks
Of the 221 Judges Recommended, 167 Are from the General Category, 39 Are OBCs, 8 Are SCs and 7 Are STs
3 mins
Top court judges' assets now out in public domain
In an unprecedented move towards transparency and judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has, for the first time in history, published the asset declarations of its sitting judges on the court's official website.
2 mins
Isro's first crewed mission to lift off in 2027: Chief
India's first crewed spaceflight, Gaganyaan, will lift off in early 2027 kicking off a new era of space exploration, launching two to three astronauts to an orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission, with a second flight scheduled soon thereafter,
1 min
Rioters are being brought to Bengal from outside: Mamata
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged people not to indulge in violence over protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying she would be the biggest enemy of anyone trying to trigger fresh riots in the eastern state.
1 min
IAF to conduct two-day combat exercise
DRILL WILL INVOLVE ASSETS FROM AIRBASES SPREAD ACROSS RAJASTHAN, GUJARAT, HARYANA AND UTTAR PRADESH
2 mins
PM cancelled J&K visit due to intel: Kharge; BJP hits back
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his Kashmir visit after \"receiving an intelligence report\" three days before the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
2 mins
Pak Intruder Arrested Along LoC in Poonch
A 26-year-old Pakistani national was arrested along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
1 min
Qatar extends support to India's fight against terror
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, conveyed his condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack and extended full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India's fight against terrorism during a telephonic conversation on Tuesday.
2 mins
Pakistan Set To Increase Defence Spending By 18% In Budget: Report
The Pakistan government has endorsed an 18% increase in defence spending to over ₹2.5 trillion in the next budget due to tensions with India, according to a media report on Tuesday.
1 min
Pakistani nationals on long-term visas asked to reapply by July 10
APPLICATION FORM FOR REAPPLYING FOR LTV WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE PORTAL FROM MAY 10 TO JULY 10, THE MHA SAID
2 mins
Women's Digital Safety Discussed by Parl Body
The parliamentary standing committee on empowerment of women held its first session of the year on Tuesday, with the discussions centering on cybercrimes against women — including the online harassment faced by Himanshi Narwal, the widow of Lt. Vinay Narwal who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
Parl Panel Flags Discrepancies, Slams Delay in Tap Water Schemes
A standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj on Monday took officials of the ministry of jal shakti to task over the lack of proper implementation of its flagship schemes across India, including the provision of tap water to rural households.
1 min
Property rights are sacrosanct, says HC in possession case
The right to property, despite no longer being a fundamental right, continues to hold a sacrosanct position as a constitutional and legal right, the Delhi high court observed, as it directed the Centre to pay about ₹1.77 crore to a man whose property was unlawfully occupied for over two decades by the government in the aftermath of proceedings initiated against him during Emergency.
1 min
Why Israel's plan to occupy Gaza is flawed
Israel's Cabinet has approved a plan to launch an \"intensive\" operation in Gaza and seize territory.
1 min
India's America-China-Pakistan test of balance
New Delhi is exhibiting maximum flexibility with DC, restoring normalcy with limits with Beijing, and preparing for an aggressive posture with Rawalpindi
4 mins
Time to reimagine the idea of the Indus itself
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON THE INDUS MUST START AT THE BASIN AND THE SUB-BASIN LEVELS, GIVEN THAT IT IS THE RIPARIAN STAKEHOLDER WHO HAS THE HIGHEST STAKES IN SHIFTING THE GRAMMAR OF SECURITISATION
4 mins
Link West Marks India's Strategic Pivot in West Asia
India's engagement with West Asia during the tenure of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been strategic and deeply pragmatic, anchored in a multipolar vision that elevates India from a peripheral actor to a pivotal influencer in the region.
3 mins
B'DESH'S AILING FORMER PREMIER RETURNS HOME
Ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to Bangladesh on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment in London, drawing large crowds of flag-waving supporters and reigniting the opposition's call for national elections.
1 min
NZ Premier Suggests Social Media Ban for U-16s
New Zealand's prime minister, on Tuesday, proposed banning children under-16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.
1 min
Pulitzer Prizes: NYT Bags 4, New Yorker 3
The New York Times (NYT) won four Pulitzer Prizes and the New Yorker three on Monday for journalism in 2024 that touched on topics like the fentanyl crisis, the US military and last summer's assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
1 min
Israel Pummels Yemen Airport in Retaliation Against Houthi Attack
Israeli warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Houthis that targeted Israel's main airport.
1 min
Jagmeet Singh steps down as NDP leader
Jagmeet Singh's tenure as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) formally came to an end on Monday evening as his interim replacement was chosen by the party.
1 min
Ukraine Targets Moscow With Drones As Putin Prepares To Host World Leaders
A Ukrainian drone attack forced Moscow to close its airports for several hours, Russian officials said on Tuesday, before President Vladimir Putin will host several leaders to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
1 min
Pakistan Blames India for Blast That Kills 7 Soldiers
Seven Pakistan army soldiers were killed on Tuesday when their vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device, Pakistan's military said, blaming arch rival India for the attack.
1 min
Will dictate tariff levels for US trading partners
US President Donald Trump said he would dictate tariff levels for US trading partners looking to avoid higher duties, appearing to move away from the idea that he would engage in back-and-forth negotiations.
2 mins
After overcoming historic loss, Merz becomes chancellor
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded on Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic loss in the first round of voting threatened the new government's promises of stability.
1 min
OpenAI dials back restructuring plan, non-profit to retain control
OpenAI has dialed back a significant restructuring plan, with its non-profit parent retaining control in a move that is likely to limit CEO Sam Altman's power over the pioneering maker of ChatGPT.
1 min
Sharma Sees Paytm Turning Profitable From This Quarter
Paytm's parent One97 Communications Ltd is expected to turn profitable from the ongoing quarter, said its founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma, after the fintech firm recorded a loss in the quarter ended March.
1 min
Alembic Pharma Reports 12% Fall In Q4 Profit On Tax Expense
Pharmaceuticals Alembic reported a 12% fall in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by a deferred tax expense that offset the impact of strong sales in its key US and domestic markets.
1 min
Moody's Cuts 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3% on Trade Woes
Moody's Ratings on Tuesday cut India's GDP growth projections for 2025 to 6.3%, from 6.5%, saying economies globally will see a slowdown on account of heightened US policy uncertainty and trade restrictions.
1 min
New Satcom Rules Key to Cross-Border Security Issues
Guidelines issued this week for satellite internet services companies address crucial cross-border security issues, including from Pakistan, minister of state for communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, said on Tuesday.
1 min
IT's Middle Order to Give Tough Chase to Big Four
Smaller information technology (IT) services companies earning $1-5 billion in revenue outpaced the Big Four by more than three times in FY25, a performance they may repeat in the year ahead, multiple analysts tracking the sector said.
2 mins
Captaincy Became Too Much In The End: Virat Kohli
The constant pressure of leading India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for nearly a decade and the relentless scrutiny around his batting \"became too much in the end\" for Virat Kohli, who says he stepped down from leadership to be in a \"happy space\".
1 min
Young Indian Shutters Falter in Taipei Open Qualifiers
Young Indian shuttlers failed to make a mark as none of them could progress to the main draw of the singles events at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.
1 min
GT beat Mumbai and rain despite Bumrah's strikes
Titans score the 15 off one over after a 2nd rain break to win against MI and go top of the points table
3 mins
IPL's Growing Popularity Increases Threat to Tests
As the IPL and other leagues continue to grow, concerns increase about Test cricket. It's not strictly this versus that, but the success of one raises red flags for the other.
3 mins
Are Playoff Hopes Over for Rishabh and Co?
Three defeats in the last three matches have landed the Lucknow Super Giants in a spot of bother in the current Indian Premier League season, impacting their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.
2 mins
Virat Blocked Me After Avneet Kaur Joke, His Fans Abusing My Family: Rahul Vaidya
Singer Rahul Vaidya claims that Virat Kohli has blocked him on social media after he commented on the recent buzz about the cricketer liking a post dedicated to actor Avneet Kaur.
1 min
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