Hindustan Times Mumbai - February 15, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai - February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025
RBI ban spooks co-op bank customers
Hundreds throng branches to recover savings; banners say deposits will be paid back in 90 days
2 mins
5 Detained for Firing Metal Pellets at ITC Exec's Home
Five persons were detained on Friday for allegedly firing metal pellets at the residence of a senior executive from ITC Ltd in Lokhandwala Complex, Oshiwara.
1 min
3-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused in School Toilet
Less than six months after the Badlapur sexual assault of two nursery girls hit the headlines, another similar case has come to light — this time in Bangur Nagar in Goregaon West, where a three-year-old girl studying in kindergarten has complained that she was touched inappropriately by a man inside the school washroom on February 12.
1 min
Western Railway Receives 10-15 Complaints a Day Regarding Stinking and Clogged Toilets, Said Officials
Toilet hygiene Western Railway is conducting a survey of toilet blocks at stations in the Mumbai division
1 min
State Sets Up DGP-Led Panel To Draft Law To Prevent 'Love Jihad'
On a day when the world celebrates demonstrations of love, the Maharashtra government on February 14 set up a committee under director general of police Rashmi Shukla that has been tasked with preparing a draft for a law \"to prevent love jihad and fraudulent or forced conversions\".
1 min
End of road for 'sage soyare' fiat?
Over 70% people opposed the notification for various reasons, while some were in support OFFICIAL, social justice dept
2 mins
Clarify Stand on Rehab Plan for Demolition-Affected People: HC
The Bombay high court on Thursday gave the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) three weeks to clarify its stand on the rehabilitation of thousands of residents of 41 illegal buildings in Agarwal Nagar, Nalasopara East, that are being demolished by the civic body.
1 min
100K Bike Taxis to Hit MMR's Streets Soon
Rides are anticipated to cost only 60% of what is typically charged for an autorickshaw or taxi
2 mins
How India is losing the rare earth race to China
FOR YEARS, CHINA EXPANDED ITS BATTERY AND RARE EARTH PRODUCTION TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL MARKET
3 mins
Shinde Reviews Kumbh Prep to Reclaim Ground
Sena chief muscles in on guardian minister's turf; holds meeting on Kumbh '27 in Nashik collector's office
2 mins
Blustery Prez chooses to hold back on China
TRUMP SPOKE OF HIS EXCELLENT TIES WITH THE CHINESE PREZ AND HIGHLIGHTED CHINA'S ROLE IN THE POSSIBLE RESOLUTION OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE
2 mins
India on Side of Peace: Modi backs Trump's Ukraine efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thrown his weight behind US President Donald Trump's efforts to broker peace in Ukraine, emphasizing on Thursday India's consistent stance that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means.
2 mins
Trump's Approval Stamp: 'Leave B'desh to the PM'
India conveyed its concerns about the situation in Bangladesh to the US administration at the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump against the backdrop of frosty ties between New Delhi and Dhaka.
2 mins
Adani to Musk, Modi deftly handles media
A press conference addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a regular occurrence.
1 min
Bold trade goals in spite of tariffs challenge
A trade deal, an ambitious target for bilateral trade, and a commitment to make it easier for companies from either country to invest in the other were among the highlights of the talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Thursday.
4 mins
Buy, baby, buy: Energy connect set for big boost
INDIA'S POSITION IS STRATEGIC: IMPORTING MORE THAN 87% OF ITS CRUDE OIL, IT SEEKS RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL ENERGY SOURCES
3 mins
TRUST replaces iCET: New brand, old spirit
BOTH ICET AND NOW TRUST HAS REPLACED SUSPICION WITH GROWING TRUST. THE US IS WILLING TO DO MORE, AND INDIA IS WILLING TO ALIGN ITSELF MORE
3 mins
A nuanced deal to boost defence, tech ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have expressed their \"unwavering commitment to a dynamic defence partnership spanning multiple domains\", with India expressing its willingness to buy more American equipment and engage in nuclear commerce and the US expressing openness to lift tech restrictions that have inhibited sales.
4 mins
F-35 Pitch Puts Focus on IAF Modernisation
Fifth-generation fighter aircraft: F-35
3 mins
A United Front Against Global Scourge of Terror
Counter-terrorism cooperation between India and the US has emerged as a significant focus under the second Donald Trump administration, a development likely to have implications for both security cooperation and groups involved in separatist activities such as the Khalistani activists.
1 min
After 4-yr pause: Trump, Modi rekindle bonhomie
When Donald Trump greeted Narendra Modi with a warm hug at the entrance of West Wing on Thursday evening, the American President told the Indian Prime Minister, \"We have missed you. We have missed you a lot.\"
3 mins
Let people links flourish, but fight illegal migration
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have noted the importance of advancing people to people ties between India and the US even as the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment against illegal immigration, days after the US sent a military plane with 104 illegal migrants back with more such flights expected to land in India over the next two days.
3 mins
SC Slams TN Body Over Delay in Petition Against Isha Foundation
The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for delay in challenging the Madras high court's 2022 order of quashing a show cause notice issued to Isha Foundation, founded by spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, over alleged unauthorised construction.
1 min
Five held in ragging case to be expelled: Min
FIVE STUDENTS WERE HELD FOR ALLEGEDLY RAGGING A GROUP OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN KERALA
1 min
Mann Slams Govt Over Likely Landing of 2nd Plane of US Deportées
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday questioned the probable landing of another plane carrying Indian immigrants from the US at the Amritsar airport as he hit out at the Centre, accusing it of trying to defame Punjab.
1 min
SC Grants Ex-IAS Probationer Protection From Arrest Till Mar 17
The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim order granting protection from arrest to former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar in a case where she has been accused of misrepresentation to avail more attempts in the civil services examination (CSE) after the Delhi police sought time to file its response to her plea seeking anticipatory bail.
1 min
LS Speaker pushes for 'better quality' in drafting legislation
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday suggested a larger scope of involvement of lawmakers and proposed that a format of draft laws be shared with MPs and MLAs to ensure \"better quality\" in drafting laws.
1 min
Modi, Shah Lead Tributes for 2019 Pulwama Attack Victims
Leaders across party lines paid homage to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama attack, on Friday, which marked the sixth anniversary of the incident.
1 min
Assam man's reaction on bureaucrat's post lands him in litigation
I have to go through such suffering just because I laughed Amit Chakraborty, Assam resident
1 min
PM-led panel may meet on Monday to pick CEC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are expected to meet on February 17 as part of the three-member selection panel to pick the successor for chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
1 min
Meitei body slams Prez Rule, BJP vows support
Manipur's biggest Meitei body on Friday criticised the imposition of President's Rule even as the Bharatiya Janata Party reaffirmed its commitment to the state's territorial integrity and the Opposition blamed the ruling party for destabilising the province and called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention.
2 mins
Bill to Amend Land Laws to Be Tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly
The Cabinet Will Take Up the Bill in Its Next Meeting Before Budget Session, a Government Official Said
2 mins
YouTuber Moves Top Court Against FIRs Over Remarks
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the FIRs lodged against him over his alleged distasteful comments during a programme on YouTube.
1 min
How can CJI be a part of executive appointments
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday wondered how the Chief Justice of India, even by \"statutory prescription,\" can get involved in executive appointments such as that of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director, and said it was time to \"revisit\" such norms.
1 min
Govt, farmers hold talks, fix new meeting in sign of thaw
The Union government and farm groups protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border took the first step to resolving a year-long agitation on Friday with a meeting between Union minister Pralhad Joshi and the cultivators.
2 mins
Focus on Allahbadia instead of marital rape acquittal is telling
While India's media has been outraged over the obnoxious obscenity of a social media influencer, a woman's rapist - and possibly her killer - has been acquitted by the Chhattisgarh high court, because evidently, husbands are allowed to do as they please with their wives.
3 mins
Strategic Flexibility Is The Lodestar For India's US Policy
New Delhi went into the bargaining game with an eye on mutual benefits and expanding the pie rather than dividing a fixed pie – and it has worked
4 mins
Thailand Indicts Fugitive Medical Tycoon for $480mn Fraud
Thai prosecutors on Friday formally indicted a fugitive 86-year-old healthcare tycoon for loan fraud worth $480 million, officials said.
1 min
ICC's top prosecutor hit with sanctions by the US
The US sanctioned the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday, following up on President Donald Trump's order last week targeting the court over its investigations of Israel.
2 mins
US Federal Judge Temporarily Lifts Funding Freeze On Aid Programmes
A federal judge has temporarily lifted a freeze on funding to US aid and development programmes ordered by President Donald Trump's administration, court documents seen by AFP on Friday showed.
1 min
First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission
JOHN MCFALL IS A 43-YEAR-OLD BRITISH SURGEON
1 min
Vance Slams Europe on Free Speech, Migration
The vice president warned European officials against illegal migration, stating voters didn't choose to open 'floodgates to millions of unvetted immigrants'
2 mins
11 Killed in Pakistan as Bomb Hits Vehicle Carrying Coal Miners
At least 11 people were killed and seven others injured when a roadside bomb struck a vehicle carrying coal miners in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, officials said.
1 min
Germany Issues Warning Against 'Meddling' After Vance Comments
Germany warned on Friday against foreign \"meddling\" in its politics after US Vice-President JD Vance reportedly called for a bigger role for Europe's anti-immigration parties, nine days before the German general election.
1 min
There is a place in the world for socialism: Jenny Erpenbeck
The German author, who won the 2024 International Booker Prize for her novel Kairos and was recently at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode, on socialism, bookbinding, and her father
3 mins
IndiGo, Air India bet big on loyalty flyers
India's two largest airlines IndiGo and Air India, which dominate the near-duopoly in domestic skies, are ramping up their frequent flyer programmes to gradually build another potential revenue-generation source in a cut-throat market.
2 mins
HC Overturns RIL Arbitration Award in $1.7 Bn Gas Dispute
In a setback for the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), the Delhi High Court's (HC) division bench on Friday overturned an international arbitration tribunal's ruling that had previously favoured the company in its $1.7 billion dispute with Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd (ONGC) over alleged gas migration from adjoining fields.
1 min
'Frivolous': SEBI Rejects Gaekwad's Bid for Religare Enterprises
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday dismissed an application from US-based investor Digvijay 'Danny' Gaekwad (Danny Gaekwad Developments and Investments) who sought permission to make a competing open offer for Religare Enterprises Ltd.
1 min
WPI inflation eases to 2.3% in January
India's wholesale inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), eased to 2.3% in January, down from 2.4% in December 2024, according to data released by the Union ministry of commerce and industry on Friday.
1 min
BIS to set standards for online courses
The chaotic markets of online education may soon see some ground rules being established to introduce standards and checks and balances, and ensure students are not taken for a ride.
2 mins
Heavy selling by FPIs not an exodus, yet hurting
The noise around heavy selling by foreign investors in India masks a key caveat: there are no signs of a large-scale exodus.
2 mins
One-day cricket not feeling the love
Sri Lanka and Australia were locked in a one-sided ODI that wasn't part of the original tour itinerary. In Karachi the same day, Pakistan and New Zealand faced off in the final of a tri-nation series involving South Africa that was put together by PCB only towards the end of January.
3 mins
Fencer Shruti's battle for funds
Bhavani Devi's Tokyo Olympics breakthrough, one assumed, would have opened the floodgates for fencing in India to some extent.
1 min
Can Arshdeep Translate T20 Success into 50-Over Cricket?
The big challenge for the left-arm pacer will be to bowl with the older ball in the Champions Trophy
4 mins
Richa, Kanika take RCB to win in record WPL chase
A combination of dropped catches, missed run-outs, and glaring misfields meant Gujarat Giants, despite scoring 201 in their 20 overs, succumbed to a 6-wicket loss against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore as the third edition of Women's Premier League got underway in Vadodara on Friday.
2 mins
Manu excels again, restarts from where she left off at Paris Games
Saurabh also eyes a comeback into the national team after a gap of three years
3 mins
I can't play a Punjabi girl, but a Punjabi girl can play a South Indian: Regena on unfair casting practices
While she started with Tamil cinema, actor Regena Cassandrra has done substantial work in Hindi, too, ranging from the web series, Rocket Boys, to the film, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019).
1 min
Rasika on working with female actors, directors: We make each other better
Actor Rasika Dugal is all set to reprise her role as a cop in Delhi Crime.
1 min
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