Hindustan Times Mumbai - January 14, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai - January 14, 2025
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In this issue
January 14, 2025
Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost
The opening of the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, along with the likely completion next year of the Zoji La tunnel that lies ahead, will provide vital all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, boosting military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the Ladakh sector as well as tourism in Ladakh's back country, officials aware of the development said.
4 mins
MTHL Completes Its Maiden Year
India's longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, also referred to as Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), completes a year today.
1 min
3 Sneak In Weed Worth ₹16 Crore From Bangkok
The Air-Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs on Saturday nabbed three passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after finding them in possession of 15.9 kg of hydroponic weed, worth ₹16 crore.
1 min
Social worker alerted police, ED about scam 2 months ago
Lookout circulars issued against the wanted, mostly Ukrainian nationals
3 mins
15-Year-Old Crashes Van in Thane, Auto Driver Killed
The van plunged into a pit after the crash.
1 min
PM to address Mahayuti legislators during visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address members of the state legislature belonging to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) during his day-long visit to the city on Wednesday.
1 min
Med supplies to 27 BMC hospitals halted over dues worth ₹120 cr
The All Food and Drug Licence Holders Foundation (AFDLHF), which represents over 150 vendors of drugs and medical consumables, on Monday stopped supply of medicines to 27 hospitals run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saying unpaid dues had reached ₹120 crore.
2 mins
JJ Arch College's Visiting Faculty Not Paid for 1 Year
Visiting faculty members of JJ College of Architecture are distressed about non-payment of their remuneration for a year and reports that appointments will not be made for the next academic year.
2 mins
Sena seeks Uddhav's removal as head of Thackeray trust
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has demanded that its rival faction Shiv Sena (UBT)'s chief Uddhav Thackeray be removed as head of the Balasaheb Thackeray Rashtriya Smarak Trust, which is building a memorial of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, in Dadar.
1 min
Builder flouts norms, gets stop-work notice
A building on New Link Road in Andheri West was razed by the builder, throwing up dust and debris, spiking concerns among residents in the vicinity, on January 12.
1 min
Over 200 wet-lease buses off roads for 5 hrs as drivers strike
Over 200 BEST buses went off roads for five hours on Monday after wet-lease drivers of an operator went on a flash strike, protesting a recent incident where a lady conductor was allegedly insulted by employees of another wet-lease operator.
2 mins
IRCTC probes website crash reasons
While the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is trying to pinpoint the reasons for the recent instances of their website crashing just about the time the Tatkal ticket booking opens, internal data reveals that ticket sales during the Tatkal period jump from 3.6 times to 4.3 times the average hourly booking figures.
2 mins
SPL Court Grants Bail to Amar Mulchandani
A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court on Monday granted bail to Amar Mulchandani, former chairman of Pune-based Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank accused of ₹429.57 crore banking fraud on grounds of his medical condition and delay in commencement of trial.
1 min
2 Members of Parbhani-Based Gang Arrested
Two members of the Kale-Pawar gang, a Parbhani-based 'bol bachchan gang', were arrested on Saturday.
1 min
HC Orders State to Expedite Trial in Badlapur Sexual Assault Cases
The Bombay high court (HC) on Monday underscored the critical need for a swift trial in the sexual assault cases involving two young girls (aged four and five) at a pre-primary school in Badlapur.
1 min
Man Kills Close Friend For Sexually Harassing Wife
A 30-year-old man allegedly murdered his close friend for sexually harassing his wife and tried to pass it off as an accidental death.
1 min
Ex-judge takes up cudgels for 7/11 convicts
Ex-Delhi HC judge joins defence for two of the convicted accused, alleges confessions were induced by torture
3 mins
Farmers stall onion auctions in Lasalgaon, seek export duty cut
Frustrated by plummeting onion prices in wholesale and retail markets, farmers on Monday halted onion auctions at Lasalgaon, India's largest wholesale onion market.
2 mins
State anthem to be sung daily in school assemblies
In a landmark initiative to strengthen the cultural and educational foundation of Maharashtra, the state government on Monday unveiled a series of ambitious reforms aimed at overhauling the school education system.
1 min
Slain sarpanch's brother threatens to end life by jumping from tank
A little over 10 days since the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, the state government removed most of the police officers and personnel in the team.
2 mins
To ease congestion, Kalamboli junction to get 5 roads, 7 flyovers, 2 underpasses
The perennially busy five-arm Kalamboli junction on the Sion-Panvel highway, that connects national highways 48 and 548 and state highways, is set for a complete transformation.
1 min
Wildlife board defers plan on highway near Kerala reserve
Kerala Govt is expected to submit complete proposal for notification of ESZ around the reserve
2 mins
Probe on into leaked letter on women commanding officers
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the army has ordered a court of inquiry into how an internal communication by a three-star officer on the performance of eight women officers —it talked about several issues ostensibly plaguing units commanded by women in the eastern sector — was leaked, adding that several exceptions were made in appointing women as commanding officers (COs) following a Supreme Court order.
1 min
Not Filing Cases Against Officials Without Prior Sanction, Says ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked all its units across the country to take prior sanction from ministries or departments concerned under section 197 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) before filing prosecution complaints (charge sheets) in money laundering cases, people aware of the matter said on Monday.
1 min
5G Net reaches Siachen, soldiers at highest battlefield now connected
Reliance Jio and the Indian Army have collaborated to install the first 5G mobile tower at the Siachen glacier—the world's coldest and highest battleground—to provide improved connectivity to soldiers deployed at one of India's farthest frontiers, the army said on Monday.
1 min
Row As Brahmin Panel Announces ₹1L For Families With 4 Kids In M.P.
The chief of Madhya Pradesh Brahmin welfare board has stoked a row with his announcement of ₹1 lakh for Brahmin couples who decide to have \"at least four children\".
1 min
Beauty, design among skill lessons in schools
THE MOVE ALIGNS WITH NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY AND NATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION
2 mins
India striving for closer ties with E.U., says Jaishankar
India is looking forward to stronger defence and security cooperation with Spain and believes collaboration with the European Union (EU) can be a stabilising factor in a turbulent world, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
1 min
Degree of standoff continues along LAC, says Army chief
What the Army chief said
4 mins
Under BJP govt, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat
Odisha on Monday joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme, becoming the 34th state or Union territory to implement the Centre's flagship health coverage scheme, with Union health minister JP Nadda describing it as a \"historic moment\".
1 min
Indian Diaspora Key in Bilateral Ties: Garcetti
Outgoing American ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday highlighted the importance of visas and people-to-people contacts in strengthening India-US ties at a time when president-elect Donald Trump's administration is expected to bring in stricter immigration policies.
2 mins
14C cites threat mails in VPN app takedowns
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C) ordered Google to remove several VPN apps and Chrome extensions on October 29, citing their developers' non-compliance in providing information to Indian law enforcement agencies about hoax threats sent to schools, airports and hospitals.
1 min
Google removes offline map app after government orders
THE GOVT SENT THE TAKEDOWN NOTICE OVER THE APP DEPICTING PARTS OF J&K AND LADAKH AS OUTSIDE INDIAN TERRITORIES
1 min
Good fences for good neighbours
Bangladesh's concern over the fencing of the international border is misplaced
2 mins
Within India's paradoxes, seeds of transformation
India is a land of paradoxes. Picture a seeker climbing the Himalayan peaks or meditating by Varanasi's ghats, searching for meaning, unaware that the answers they seek have always been within them.
3 mins
India-China relations: A river runs through it
The dam planned by Beijing on Brahmaputra in Tibet could turn out to be a poisoned chalice for South Asia
4 mins
Toolkit for India to take the lead in the 6G race
If you are reading this article on a wireless device, then a complex set of interdependent, multi-component technologies are at work.
3 mins
Ready with counter-tariffs if Trump starts trade war
Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America.
1 min
B'desh commission files graft cases against Hasina's family
Bangladesh's anti-graft commission has filed cases against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, including a British government minister and a senior United Nations official, its chief said on Monday.
1 min
6.9-Magnitude Quake Rattles Southwest Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan on Monday, triggering public warnings to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami advisory, which was later called off.
1 min
Judge Clears Way for Release of Report on Trump's 2020 Poll Interference Case
A federal judge said on Monday that the justice department can release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case.
1 min
Firefighters on alert as LA wildfire deaths surge to 24
Four fires around the US's second biggest city have ignited over 160 sqkm, roughly three times the size of Manhattan
2 mins
Seoul: 300 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukrainian Forces
Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said, on Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.
1 min
Targeting rival China, US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports
The United States unveiled new export rules on Monday on chips used for artificial intelligence (AI), furthering efforts to make it tough for China and other rivals to access advanced technology in Joe Biden's final days as president.
1 min
Israel, Hamas Get Final Draft of Truce Deal
Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight \"breakthrough\" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
2 mins
Gross Direct Tax Collection Rises 20% In FY25
Gross direct tax collection in 2024-25 (as on January 12) was 20% higher compared to the same period the previous year, reaching ₹20.64 lakh crore.
1 min
India has enough time to find alternatives for crude supply
India will not face immediate energy supply disruptions following fresh US sanctions on Russian oil producers, as crude already in transit will continue arriving for six to eight weeks, giving New Delhi time to secure alternate supplies and work out solutions with the incoming Trump administration, senior government officials said.
1 min
Urban Co Appoints Kotak, Two Others for ₹3,000-Cr IPO
Home services platform Urban Company plans to file draft papers for a ₹3,000 crore initial public offering (IPO) before the end of the March quarter, three people aware of the development said.
1 min
Stocks Bleed as US Yields Soar, Rate Cut Hopes Fade
US jobs data dulls hopes on Fed rate cuts; frontline stocks, mid-, small-caps hit
2 mins
Retail inflation eases to 4-month low in Dec
A moderation in vegetable inflation led to a fall in retail inflation in the month of December 2024, bringing the headline number down to a four-month low of 5.2%.
2 mins
Delhi Police Opposes Brij Bhushan Plea
Delhi Police opposed former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's plea in the Delhi high court to quash the proceedings related to the sexual harassment case lodged against him by women wrestlers, telling the court on Monday that the trial against the BJP leader is in progress.
1 min
Hopes on Shami if Bumrah misses Champions Trophy
The pace duo are brilliant in tandem, but a fit-again Shami will let India breathe easy going into the premier ODI event
3 mins
Barca Hammer Real To Clinch Super Cup
Barcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era.
1 min
Mumbai enter U-16 semis
Indonesia's Irwansyah Adi Pratama has taken charge of the Indian women's singles shuttlers and been coaching PV Sindhu and others at the national camp in Bengaluru from the new year.
2 mins
PGTI Targets Packed India Calendar To Boost Golf
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has added four new events to the first half of its calendar, taking the total number of domestic tournaments in the February-April season to 11.
1 min
New year means fresh resolve for PV Sindhu going into India Open
The former world champion and Olympic medallist is determined at 29 to achieve fresh goals
3 mins
Michelsen shocks Tsitsipas; Djokovic tested by Nishesh
Alex Michelsen swings a baseball bat left-handed. He kicks a football with his left foot. But he plays tennis right-handed.
3 mins
Adrian: Competition between Savita and Bichu is healthy
The Covid-19 pandemic made Adrian D'Souza, the former India hockey goalkeeper, realise what he had been missing for a few years - getting back to the sport he loved.
2 mins
Harvest Tales of Traditions, Treats and Togetherness
Karishma K Tanna cherishes Makar Sankranti's simplicity, while Regina Cassandra celebrates Pongal's inclusivity, as both share the joy of the harvest festivals and reliving their childhood memories
2 mins
Vishal: Knew singing with Sonu would be a challenge
As Sonu Nigam and Vishal Dadlani mark their first non-film collab with the single Jaan Le Gayi, they talk about the experience and what sets the project apart
2 mins
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