Hindustan Times Mumbai - February 12, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai - February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
Key is to capture medical tech at the right time and make it cost-effective
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is set to inaugurate on Wednesday a new facility for advanced neurotechnology in collaboration with the Vattikuti Foundation.
4 mins
MHADA Starts Biometric Survey of City's Transit Camps
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Monday launched a drive to conduct a biometric survey of transit camps across the city and its suburbs to ascertain eligible and illegal occupants.
1 min
Pawar Sr felicitates Shinde, both trade compliments in Delhi
The camaraderie between NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde was hard to miss in New Delhi on Tuesday, as Shinde was felicitated by Pawar at a function.
2 mins
Adani firm gets HC nod for power line via nat'l parks
The Bombay high court has allowed Adani Electricity Mumbai Infra Ltd (AEMIL) to lay down a 1,000-megawatt HVDC (high-voltage direct current) transmission line between Kudus in Palghar district, where Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company's substation is located, and Aarey Colony.
1 min
Don't concretise good roads: Colaba residents to BMC
After residents of Marine Drive and Mount Mary opposed the BMC's plans to make cement-concrete (CC) roads in their areas, residents of Colaba too have joined in, urging the BMC to focus on upgrading roads in poor condition rather than digging up well-maintained ones.
1 min
Rules tweaked to add Shinde to disaster mgmt committee
After snubbing him a few days ago, the BJP-led Mahayuti government has walked back its decision to exclude Shiv Sena head and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde from the reconstituted State Disaster Management Committee.
2 mins
BJP wants to finish Marathi Hindutva, says Aaditya
Using the immersion issue to accuse the BJP of \"anti-Marathi Hindutva\", Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said the party used Hindus just for votes in elections.
1 min
Speeding biker kills 65-yr-old
A 65-year-old pedestrian was hit by a speeding biker in Malad on Saturday. The biker took him to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday during treatment.
1 min
Some mandals choose not to immerse POP Ganpati idols
The Bombay high court's January 30 interim order that no Plaster of Paris (POP) idol should be immersed in natural water bodies trumped over religious practices for some Ganpati mandals in Charkop on Tuesday.
1 min
Bandra Woman Killed by Samaritan Who'd Help Her
The 27-year-old would accompany the senior citizen to the bank and even took her to the doctor
2 mins
HC Asks BMC, CR About Action Against Hawkers Near Vikroli Stn
The Bombay high court on Tuesday issued notices to the BMC, Central Railway (CR), and the Vikroli police to respond to a public interest litigation seeking direction to keep the 60-foot DP Road east of the Vikroli railway station clear of hawkers and illegal parking.
1 min
Siblings in Vasai Unable to Repay Loan, End Lives
A 40-year-old man and his 45-year-old sister died by suicide inside their house in Evershine City, Vasai East.
1 min
Questions emerge over father's role
Operator ignored request to re-route flight, relented after calls from police, another operator
4 mins
Former corporator moves HC for action against illegal bldg
The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed a former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator who has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking action against an allegedly illegal construction near Khar Danda to file an affidavit detailing the action he took against such structures during his tenure at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
1 min
Human error' led to Kurla accident
The driver of the BEST bus that rammed into several pedestrians and vehicles in Kurla on December 9, killing nine people and injuring 37 others, has been named as the accused in the charge sheet filed by the police, along with the top executives of two wet-lease contractors working with the public transport undertaking.
2 mins
No Longer Including Caste Info On Forms: IIT-B
Following a notice from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), in a letter, has acknowledged that it no longer includes caste information of students on placement forms.
1 min
Cyber cell books Allahbadia, 30-40 others over 'obscenity'
REMARKS MADE ON 'INDIA'S GOT LATENT' | ISSUE RAISED IN PARLIAMENT
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
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
SC Imposes Hefty Fines for Illegal Tree Felling
Illegal tree felling in an area of 10,400 square kilometers 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
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
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
'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
GDP Growth Is Set To Rebound, Slowdown Just Temporary: FM
Highlights of the address
3 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
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
No need for round-the-clock guards at all ATMs, says SC
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
India Bloc's Identity Crisis
Recent polls show that mere anti-BJPism is insufficient to attract voters
2 mins
Resolving farmers' concerns, bridging State-market divide
As farmer leader Surjit Singh Dallewala's indefinite fast at the Khanauri border in Punjab continues, the Union government has agreed to hold talks with protesting farmers on February 14.
3 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
NTA Drops 12 Questions From First Edition of JEE Main Exam
The First Edition of JEE-Main 2025 for Paper 1 and 2 Was Held in Multiple Sessions Between Jan 22 and 30
1 min
Altman Says 'No Thank You' to Musk's $97.4bn OpenAI Bid
A group of investors led by Elon Musk has offered to buy the non-profit that controls OpenAI for $97.4 billion, escalating a clash between the Tesla chief executive and the artificial intelligence company he co-founded.
1 min
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
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 Aluminium Tariffs
Mexico, Canada and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminium 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
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
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
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
Rutuja's all-round show in St Joseph's win
In a one-sided contest, St. Joseph's Convent High School had it easy against Chembur Karnataka High School, winning their Late Manoramaben Apte MSSA inter-school girl's under-16 cricket tournament match by 110 runs.
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
Hunger to make Test comeback still alive, says Ajinkya Rahane
Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday reaffirmed his love for Test cricket and said his hunger to make a comeback to the national team remains intact.
1 min
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
Bhaker Makes a Strong Start at Shooting 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.
2 mins
Fischer Random is the future of chess: World No.4 Erigaisi
The 21-year-old GM in this interview says the Magnus Carlsen-backed format will grow in popularity in the coming years
3 mins
Aaman: The audience has become unforgiving of new actors
Actor Aaman Devgan made his big-screen debut last month with the Abhishek Kapoor-directorial Azaad, opposite actor Rasha Thadani. While the film created buzz prior to release, it underperformed at the box office.
1 min
Dheeraj, Vinny and their 'modern-day fairytale'
Actor Vinny Arora Dhoopar always hated the term 'love at first sight'. However, when she met actor Dheeraj Dhoopar at the age of 18 on the show Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg, that's exactly what happened.
1 min
Aahana Kumra turns podcaster with a show dedicated to theatre
Actor Aahana Kumra is coming up with her first podcast that is dedicated to her \"first love – theatre\".
1 min
If I don't like somebody, it's hard for me to work with them
Actor Sonam A Kapoor got emotional and teary-eyed as she remembered her late designer friend Rohit Bal during a ramp walk recently.
1 min
Selena Gomez Has 'No Regrets' About Emilia Pérez
Actor-singer Selena Gomez has broken her silence on the racism controversy that has been surrounding her Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofia Gascón.
1 min
Classical Music Needs Collective Revival: AR Rahman
Musician AR Rahman emphasises the need to preserve Indian classical music and revive the genre
1 min
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