Hindustan Times Mumbai - January 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Mumbai - January 15, 2025

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January 15, 2025
Notating 1,300 gestures, one mudra, one rasa at a time
STARTING IN THE EARLY 1960S, VENU BEGAN TO CREATE NOTATIONS OF THE GESTURES AND POSTURES OF KATHAKALI
7 mins
Musk Announces Third Recipient of Neuralink Implant
NEURALINK HOPES TO IMPLANT THE DEVICE ON 20 TO 30 MORE PEOPLE THIS YEAR, MUSK SAYS
2 mins
Deaths on national and state highways in Maha dipped by 0.2%, from 15,366 in 2023 to 15,335 in 2024: Data
Two-wheeler riders and pedestrians accounted for 49% and 21% respectively of the fatalities on state and national highways in Maharashtra in 2024, show data compiled by the state's highway traffic police.
1 min
New marina may stay put near Gateway
Residents say ‘no’ to marina near Gateway
2 mins
Pedestrians Hit By Speeding Car, 1 Dead
In a head-on collision involving an allegedly speeding car and two pedestrians, one was killed and the other grievously injured.
1 min
Smugglers bringing in gold by air in smaller quantities to evade detection
Seizures of smuggled gold from air passengers by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in the last two years have shown a particular trend: smugglers using multiple carriers to transport smaller quantities, instead of large quantities, to evade detection.
2 mins
Thief Breaks Into Doctor's House in KEM Hospital Campus
A 46-year-old doctor's house at the KEM Hospital's campus was allegedly broken into by an unknown accused who fled with jewellery and US dollars, according to the Bhoiwada police.
1 min
Med Supply To Hosps Restored After Assurance
A day after All Food and Drug License Holders Foundation (AFDLHF) stopped the supply of medicines to 27 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) run hospitals for non-payment of dues worth ₹120 crore, the foundation resumed supply at 11am on Tuesday.
1 min
More drove rashly, endangered lives'
Sanjay More, the driver of the BEST bus which ploughed through numerous pedestrians and vehicles on a busy street in Kurla West on December 9 killing nine persons, was driving the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, the sessions court observed while rejecting his bail application on January 10.
2 mins
What has state govt done to curb noise pollution, asks HC
The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the principal secretary of Maharashtra's home department and the director-general of police to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken to comply with the high court's directions regarding illegal loudspeakers.
2 mins
49% Road Mishap Deaths Involved 2-Wheeler Riders
Deaths on national and state highways in Maha dipped by 0.2%, from 15,366 in 2023 to 15,335 in 2024: Data
1 min
Alok Aradhe appointed Bombay HC chief justice
The central government on Tuesday issued a notification confirming Justice Alok Aradhe, currently chief justice of the Telangana high court, as the new chief justice of Bombay high court.
1 min
Coastal road to be completely operational from January 26
The southbound connector of the Mumbai coastal road, which is expected to provide seamless travel for commuters from the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) to Marine Drive will mark the final phase of the coastal road link, and will be thrown open to the public on January 26.
1 min
Identify land for nat'l park evictees within 6 weeks: HC
The Bombay high court on Tuesday ordered the state government to identify alternate land for rehabilitation of encroachers at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), within six weeks.
1 min
Trial of Vande Bharat Train with Sleeper Coaches Today
The Train Has Crash Buffers, Deformation Tubes, and a Fire Barrier Wall for a Safe Ride
1 min
Mangroves to Make Way for 'New Thane'
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will soon lose over 6.7 acres of mangroves in Thane for a new road from Kasarvadavli to Kharbao which is being termed 'New Thane'.
1 min
Schools Cry Foul Over RTE Fund Allocation
A widening gap ₹1,700 cr arrears pending, claim private unaided schools ₹173 cr budgetary provision towards RTE reimbursements for 2024-25 ₹114.20 cr released so far ₹69.20 cr disbursed in September 2024 ₹45 cr sanctioned in the latest GR
1 min
2 Booked for Insult of Female Conductor
Two persons associated with a wet-lease operator at the Pratiksha Nagar BEST bus depot were booked by the Wadala Truck Terminus police for allegedly disrespecting a 31-year-old pregnant woman conductor, who had demanded lighter duties.
1 min
Karad supporters pelt stones on buses, force shops to shut
Demonstrations were held despite orders prohibiting such acts in Beed district till January 28. Cops and onlookers saved 2 from self-immolation
1 min
Police Arrest Bike Borne Men Who Shot At Contractor
The two bike-borne assailants who shot a contractor in broad daylight in Sanpada, on January 3, were arrested by the police.
1 min
Proposed Breach Candy parking lot may be used for govt, police vehicles
The proposed underground parking facility at Breach Candy, whose construction was halted after residents protested, could be used to park government or police vehicles, or for public amenities.
2 mins
CID books Munde aide Karad under MCOCA in extortion case
Demonstrations were held despite orders prohibiting such acts in Beed district till January 28. Cops and onlookers saved two from self-immolation
3 mins
50 Minors Abused by Psychologist Through 15 Years
The city police on Monday arrested a 47-year-old psychologist for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 students over the past 15 years.
2 mins
Kandivali East Plot Sold To K Raheja Corp For ₹466 Crore
Mumbai-based realtor K Raheja Corp Real Estate Pvt Ltd has purchased a 5.75-acre plot in Kandivali East's Ashok Nagar area for ₹466 crore, as per documents accessed via real estate data analytics platform CRE Matrix.
1 min
Pawar Sr calls MVA meet to keep allies together
The announcement comes as cracks have emerged in the opposition alliance following poor showing in assembly polls
2 mins
Our party has become like Congress: Sena (UBT) MLA
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership received a jolt on Tuesday, when a senior party leader remarked, \"Our party has become like the Congress.\"
1 min
5 Star Hotel Duped of ₹1.38 Cr by New Year Party Planner
An event management company that organised a New Year's Party at a five-star hotel in Andheri East, with over 3,500 attending it, has allegedly duped the hotel of ₹1.38 crore.
1 min
Maha Will Take Initiative To Renovate Kala Amb Memorial
On the occasion of Maratha Shaurya Divas, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said his government will take initiatives for the renovation of the Kala Amb memorial after he paid homage to the Marathas who fought and were martyred in the third battle of Panipat of 1761.
1 min
PM Releases 'IMD Vision-2047' for 100% Detection of Weather Events
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the \"IMD Vision-2047\"—a document outlining the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) road map for weather resilience, forecasting and climate change till the year 2047.
1 min
Bomb Hoaxes Become Latest Delhi Flashpoint
A day in electoral fight for Delhi
2 mins
Devotees take holy dip at the Sangam
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims took the first \"Amrit Snan\"-formerly known as Shahi Snan (royal bath)- in freezing waters at the confluence or Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the beginning of the harvest season, at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Tuesday.
1 min
HC Orders Restoration of Iconic Kolkata Trams
Observing that trams are a part of the cultural ethos of Kolkata, the Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that trams which were phased out in the city be restored.
1 min
Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape
The Himachal Pradesh police have registered a case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Haryana chief Mohan Lal Badoli and singer Jai Bhagwan Mittal, alias Rocky Mittal, for allegedly gang-raping a 28-year-old married woman in Kasauli in 2023, officers said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Two More Held in Athlete Rape Case; Mother Set to Be Moved to Shelter
Two more men were arrested in connection with the rape of a Dalit athlete in Kerala, officials said on Tuesday, taking the number of arrests to 44.
1 min
Big power game on the high seas
Great powers have great navies. India has started to realise this
4 mins
Worry Over a Falling Rupee
A strong currency is no reflection of a strong economy. Exchange rates are best left to economists to manage
2 mins
Impending showdown in China-US techno-sphere
The year 2025 has begun on a bad note for Chinese tech companies with the United States (US) designating social media and gaming giant, Tencent, and battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as military companies.
3 mins
Niti Aayog 2.0 in the time of global churn
Intellectual traditions of the neo-liberal era—open markets, deregulation, globalization, smaller state—that dominated policymaking in India since the 1991 moment, are losing legitimacy both in India and across the globe.
4 mins
Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as Israel, Hamas work on final details
Negotiators were meeting in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, after US President Joe Biden indicated a ceasefire and hostage release deal was close, after 15 months of conflict that upended the Middle East.
3 mins
Princess Of Wales Says Her Cancer Is In Remission
Britain's Princess of Wales Kate Middleton said on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, following a visit to hospital where she received treatment earlier this year.
1 min
Party Of B'desh's Ex-PM Khaleda Urges Poll By Aug
Bangladesh's interim government should hold general elections by August in the \"greater interest of the country\", the party of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia said on Tuesday, citing growing political and economic instability.
1 min
Trump's Pentagon pick comes under fire at Senate hearing
PETE HEGSETH CLAIMS TO BE A 'CHANGE AGENT'
2 mins
TikTok Dismisses Report of Sale of US Ops to Musk
TikTok on Tuesday labelled as \"pure fiction\" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.
1 min
Impeachment Trial Of Yoon Adjourned
South Korea's Constitutional Court adjourned the opening session of the impeachment trial of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol within minutes on Tuesday, after the embattled leader did not attend court.
1 min
New deposits beat loans in '24
Banks in India added more deposit than loans in 2024 leading to softening of the credit-deposit ratio, even as deposit growth failed to keep pace with advances, showed latest data from Reserve Bank of India.
1 min
Akasa CEO Gets DGCA Warning Over Regulatory Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Akasa Air's accountable manager and chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube asking him to ensure strict compliance with the rules to prevent regulatory lapses, days after the airline was warned for violating norms related to handling dangerous goods.
1 min
India in talks with UAE, others to set up data embassies
India is in talks with several countries to house so-called data embassies, which will allow them to store a copy of sovereign data here and retain control over it, three people aware of the matter said.
2 mins
Govt eyes exports as one of the engines of growth
The Union budget for 2025-26 may focus on exports as one of the engines of growth by extending interest subsidy for exporters, tweaking of customs duties for enhanced competitiveness, setting up e-commerce export hubs, finalising free trade agreements (FTAs), incentivising agri-exports, and providing a special emphasis on organic produce such as turmeric, three people close to the development said.
2 mins
Adani eyes Emaar India stake for up to ₹5,000 cr
Deal may be routed via Adani Realty; Adani to use family wealth to fund deal
2 mins
Paris Medals Lose Sheen, IOC Says Will Replace Them
It's a result of our hard work. I've spoken to someone to bring it to the knowledge of IOA so that something can be done. Sarabjot Singh, shooter
3 mins
BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
3 mins
Rohit hits the nets ahead of Mumbai's Ranji match
Jaiswal, Pant and Gill too will be available for the next round of matches, as per BCCI's directive
3 mins
Flight Delayed, Srikanth Gives Walkover in RD1
It was Tan Kim Her who paired them in his first stint as coach in India; they hope he can raise their level
4 mins
I DON'T KNOW, KEEP UP OR FOLLOW ANY TRENDS
Raashii Khanna cuts an elegant figure in a pink lehenga and pearl embellished full-sleeved blouse by Shivani Macharla
1 min
Game Changer piracy: Makers file police complaint over leak of film online
The makers of actor Ram Charan's latest outing, Game Changer, have filed a police complaint against around 45 persons for allegedly leaking a pirated version of the film online.
1 min
A Simple Favour 2 not shelved: Paul Feig calls claims 'total BS'
American filmmaker Paul Feig recently shut down reports that the sequel to A Simple Favour (2018) had been \"indefinitely delayed\".
1 min
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