Hindustan Times Mumbai - February 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai - February 16, 2025
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February 16, 2025
How Literary Meets Became a Stage to Flex Political Muscle
In 1975, at the Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Karad, held amid then prime minister Indira Gandhi's Emergency, noted cultural anthropologist and writer Durga Bhagwat who chaired the event, said that politicians had no place on the dais at literary meets.
5 mins
Antilia case: Court rejects discharge plea of former cop
A special NIA court on Saturday rejected the discharge plea of former encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma, arrested in connection with the Antilia explosives scare case and the subsequent murder of businessman Mansukh Hiren.
2 mins
New India Bank's GM Arrested
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested a senior accounts executive of New India Cooperative Bank for allegedly siphoning off around ₹122 crore in cash from the lender's Prabhadevi and Goregaon branches, officials said.
2 mins
Court rejects discharge plea of Aarey's CEO
A special court under the Prevention of Corruption Act rejected the discharge plea of Aarey Milk Colony chief executive officer (CEO), Nathu Vithhal Rathod on Tuesday.
1 min
BMC asks cops to probe encroachments at sports club in Kandivali
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has granted prosecution sanction to the police to proceed with an investigation into an FIR concerning alleged encroachments by the Kamla Vihar Sports Club in Kandivali West.
2 mins
Dhas-Munde truce not unusual: Mahayuti
Following the controversy over the apparent patch-up between BJP MLA Suresh Dhas and NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, the ruling Mahayuti alliance said there is nothing unusual about two colleagues from the coalition meeting each other.
1 min
Body Of Teacher, 30-Yr-Old Man Found In Nhava Sheva Creek
The body of a primary school teacher from Alibag, who died by suicide on the Atal Setu bridge on Friday, was recovered on Saturday.
1 min
Ukrainian Actor Booked For Forging Indian Birth Certificate
The Bhoiwada police have registered a case against Ukrainian national and small-time actor, Armen Ataian, who was arrested in the multi-crore Torres Jewellery scam, for allegedly forging an Indian birth certificate to obtain Indian citizenship and a passport.
1 min
Fairplay Case: Court Remands Shah Brothers to ED Custody
A special court constituted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has remanded brothers, Chirag Shah and Chintan Shah, arrested in connection with the Fairplay money laundering case, to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate till February 18.
1 min
WR mulls using AI in its security network
Facial recognition software on WR
1 min
Rising concerns in Sena (UBT) as one more ex-MLA joins Shinde
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is steadily picking off leaders from the rival Shiv Sena (UBT) camp, deepening the crisis for a party struggling to hold its ground.
2 mins
Naik eyes Shinde bastion, Uday Samant retaliates
At a time when there is a cold war between deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP, Palghar guardian minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik has announced that he will hold a Janata Darbar on February 24 in Thane city, Shinde's home turf.
1 min
Meta's Longest Undersea Cable to Link Five Continents
Meta, on Friday, confirmed that it is investing billions in building the world's longest undersea cable to connect five continents.
1 min
Police arrest agent in illegal migration case
THIS IS THE FIRST ARREST SINCE THE DEPORTATION OF 104 INDIANS ON A US AIRCRAFT EARLIER IN FEB
1 min
Democratic India is able to feed 800mn people, says Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar challenged an American senator who said that democracy \"doesn't put food on the table\" telling her that in India it does.
1 min
Hyd Woman Kills Son For 'Bid To Rape Aunts'
A 57-year-old woman killed her son and dismembered his body into five pieces with the help of relatives allegedly because he attempted to rape his maternal aunts in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, police said on Saturday.
1 min
Sitharaman Calls For A New Model For Bilateral Investment Treaties
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the country needs a new model for bilateral investment treaties (BITs), saying the 2016 template is \"inadequate\" for meeting countries' requirements and that investment treaties should be kept separate from future free trade agreements.
2 mins
BJP to Appoint Observers to End Delhi CM Impasse
The observers will talk to the new MLAs and convey their feedback to central leadership VIRENDRA SACHDEVA, Delhi BJP chief
1 min
Delhi CM bungalow row: CVC orders investigation
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities in the renovation of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, marking the latest chapter in a controversy regarded to have played a role in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) being voted out of power.
1 min
Qatar Amir to Visit India on Feb 17-18 on PM Modi's Invite
Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a state visit to India on February 17-18, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, covering various aspects of the bilateral relations, the MEA said on Saturday.
1 min
Kerala nurse body bars 5 students over ragging
Such accused students must never enter the nursing field in future. It will be a tragedy for the field KNMC OFFICIAL
2 mins
10 Kumbh Pilgrims Killed in UP Highway Collision
Ten pilgrims traveling to the Maha Kumbh from Chhattisgarh died and 20 others sustained injuries in the early hours of Saturday after their car collided with a bus on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj highway in Uttar Pradesh, police said, adding that they have filed a case against the private bus operator.
3 mins
2 Students Found Dead at Ashoka University: Police
Two students studying at Ashoka University in Sonepat, Haryana were found dead at the varsity's campus, police officers said on Saturday, adding that the two deaths do not appear to be linked.
1 min
Jayalalithaa's Seized Assets Transferred to Tamil Nadu Govt
The assets of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa — seized in a disproportionate assets (DA) — were handed over to the state government by officials from the Karnataka treasury on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea by her legal heir seeking the return of attached properties.
1 min
Deregulation panel to reduce State's role in governance: PM
A day after returning from his two-nation visit to France and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Union government will constitute a deregulation commission to further reduce the role of the state in all spheres of governance and to promote ease of doing business.
2 mins
Close Encounters on London Underground
Its official name is the London Underground, but everyone calls it the tube because that's what it looks like. But, actually, when you see one of the trains emerge out of a tunnel, I'd say, a comparison to toothpaste would be more apt!
3 mins
No Immediate Relief in Sight From Climate Crisis
In a world faced with the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy and fix climate disturbances, the dominance of fossil fuels in the quest for energy security continues
4 mins
Making gender count in procurement policy
Women-led development is now a focus area in most gender-inclusive social and welfare schemes.
2 mins
Can we make room for art in football?
Data has taken over, at the cost of flair and artistry. Can the game balance the two?
2 mins
Spring and fall
Locally called Bukka's Bridge, this 14th-century granite structure likely 200 metres long and 10 metres tall supported a section of the 19-km aqueduct over uneven terrain. PHOTO: C R ARAVIND
5 mins
After wildfires, heavy rain hits Los Angeles
Mudslides blocked roads around Los Angeles on Friday after heavy rain pounded areas burned by last month's wildfires, sending denuded hillsides tumbling.
1 min
OpenAI Board Rejects Musk-Led $97.4 Billion Buyout Offer
OpenAI's board chairman on Friday said it has unanimously rejected an Elon Musk-led offer to buy the hot artificial intelligence company for $97.4 billion.
2 mins
US Still Forming Opinion on How to Tackle Ukraine Crisis
The US administration is \"still forming its opinion on how America should handle the Ukraine crisis\", French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in Munich on Saturday after holding talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
1 min
Downsizing the US govt: Musk, Trump up the ante as nearly 10,000 staff fired
The campaign by President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to radically cut back the US bureaucracy spread on Friday, firing more than 9,500 workers who handled everything from managing federal lands to caring for military veterans.
1 min
Vivek Ramaswamy Prepares to Launch His Bid for Ohio Governor
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on February 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland areas, The Associated Press has learned.
1 min
Champions Trophy: Teams ready for a battle of pitches
Different track conditions are likely to test the teams other than India, who play only in Dubai
3 mins
Sinner given 3-month ban in doping drama
Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner was handed a three-month doping ban in a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency announced on Saturday and criticised as lacking impartiality and fairplay, after women's former No. 1 Iga Swiatek's controversial doping case that saw only a one-month suspension last year.
2 mins
RCB's Kanika pleased with comeback, role of a finisher
The Women's Premier League (WPL) got a blockbuster opening on Friday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru chasing down a mammoth target of 202 against Gujarat Giants in Vadodara.
3 mins
Delhi Capitals Complete Thrilling Last-Ball Win Over Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals prevailed in a contest of batting implosions, pulling off a thrilling two-wicket win on the last ball over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in Vadodara on Saturday.
2 mins
Late Drama as India Women Win But Men Lose to Spain
The Indian women's hockey team defeated England 3-2 in their opening match of the FIH Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
1 min
Sable plans to ring in changes after disappointing Paris run
India's steeplechaser is on the lookout for a new coach after a disappointing 11th place finish at Paris
3 mins
Arsenal Close Gap on Reds as Marmoush Treble Lifts Man City
Arsenal ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as Mikel Merino inspired a 2-0 win against Leicester while Omar Marmoush's hat-trick fired Manchester City's 4-0 rout of top four rivals Newcastle on Saturday.
1 min
You See The World Differently With A Camera
While Fatima Sana Shaikh excels as an actor, not many know that she is also a passionate photographer.
1 min
Can't strangle dreams with the fear of not getting views: Akriti
As she collaborates with singer Kumar Sanu for a single that has an '80s vibe, singer Akriti Kakar says she doesn't fear experimenting with her music
1 min
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