Hindustan Times Mumbai - May 01, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai - May 01, 2025
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May 01, 2025
The long-standing demand of Hukumchand Mill workers fulfilled
In his first major welfare initiative on appointment as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav had pledged to resolve and fulfill the long-standing demand of Hukumchand Mill Workers and within short period of time honored his promise by disbursing Rs. 224 Crores to approx 5000 workers on 25th December 2023 - The day observed as Good Governance Day.
1 min
League of its own: A volleyball contest in Assam is upturning notions of sport
Don't you just want the IPL to be in the play-offs already? But there's still a month-ish to go and because everything there is high-value, high-stakes, high-volume, each day is totally vital.
4 mins
State Paves Way for Multi-Storey BJP Office in City
The state has extended the lease of a prime plot in Mumbai's Nariman Point to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit for another 30 years, clearing the way for a multi-storey building to replace its existing single-storey premises.
1 min
Infra Projects Launch Pushed In The Wake Of Terror Attack In Pahalgam
In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, several long-awaited infrastructure and transport projects in Mumbai will not be inaugurated during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the city on May 1.
1 min
Non-bailable warrant issued against Choksi in ₹55.27-cr bank fraud case
The Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in connection with a 2022 bank fraud case registered against him and others for allegedly defrauding a consortium of Canara Bank and Bank of Maharashtra to the tune of ₹55.27 crore.
1 min
Oppn parties hail Centre's decision on caste census
The opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the ruling Mahayuti alliance have welcomed the central government's decision to conduct a caste census, saying it would help establish social equality.
3 mins
Deven Bharti, who played key role in 26/11 investigation, is Mumbai's new CP
Deven Bharti, 56, a 1994-batch IPS officer, known for his investigative skills, took charge as the new commissioner of Mumbai police on Thursday.
2 mins
CET cell admits to 'tech error'
The state Common Entrance Test (CET) cell has admitted to a major lapse in the MHT CET exam after students complained that 21 out of 50 questions for Mathematics in the exam held on April 27 were erroneous.
1 min
State Cancels Mumbai Hockey Association's Lease on Prime Churchgate Plot
The state government has cancelled the lease of the Mumbai Hockey Association's (MHA) plot at Churchgate, with a government resolution (GR) issued on Wednesday confirming the decision.
1 min
State Govt Stops 29 Child Marriages On Akshay Tritiya
Akshay Tritiya is an auspicious occasion for new beginnings — people are commonly known to mark the day by purchasing something precious such as gold, vehicles or homes.
1 min
16-Year-Old Commerce Student Run Over by ST Bus in Kalyan
A 16-year-old college student who was allegedly riding a two-wheeler on the wrong side of the road died after a speeding state transport bus rammed into his vehicle in Kalyan on Wednesday.
1 min
Cyber Frauds Dupe 77-Year-Old Teacher, Collect ₹76L in Person
This Is The First Time When Cyber Frauds Met The Victim To Collect Money In Cash, Said Police
2 mins
Mall's Fire-Fighting System Was Not Working
Poor ventilation, plenty of combustible material caused Link Square fire to spread
3 mins
State to withdraw 2021 Shakti Bill, to bring back in new avatar
More than three years after it was passed by the state legislature and after some uncertainty over its need, the state government has decided to push for a new version of the Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment Bill), as it feels that the central government's three new laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), have no provisions that are as stringent as those proposed in the Shakti bill.
2 mins
Three PG students from BJ Medical College in Pune suspended for ragging
Three second-year postgraduate (PG) students of BJ Medical College (BJMC) in Pune were suspended for allegedly ragging four junior doctors in the hostel, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Badlapur case: HC slams SIT for delay in FIR over accused's custodial death
A \"very sorry state of affairs,\" the Bombay High Court remarked on Wednesday, as it criticised the crime branch's Special Investigation Team (SIT) for failing to register an FIR against five policemen accused in the alleged custodial death of 24-year-old Akshay Shinde, the key accused in the Badlapur child sexual assault case.
2 mins
'You have impleaded only 1 person': HC dismisses plea aimed at Kamra
The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Shiv Sena MLA Kiran Samant, which alleged that public personalities like stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra posted provocative material on digital platforms to gain traction and financial benefits while undermining the dignity of judicial institutions.
1 min
Man held for duping people over animal birth control centre
The Bolinj police on Monday arrested a man for allegedly duping several animal lovers of lakhs of rupees by luring them into investing in a fake animal birth control (ABC) centre.
1 min
Temperatures in May to be above normal: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that most parts of the country will face a higher number of heat wave days and above normal temperatures in May, typically the peak of summer for most parts of northern India.
1 min
Should not be used as a political tool: In RSS, a cautious approach
THE DECISION CAME A DAY AFTER PM MODI MET RSS CHIEF MOHAN BHAGWAT
1 min
Census may begin soon, likely to be wrapped up in '26
THE FIRST SYNCHRONOUS CENSUS IN INDIA WAS HELD IN 1881. SINCE THEN, CENSUSES HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN UNINTERRUPTEDLY ONCE EVERY 10 YRS
2 mins
Appellate courts can modify awards in arbitration: SC
Previously, courts were restricted to either upholding or setting aside awards entirely. However, the new ruling sanctions a middle path where judicial intervention
2 mins
Census may begin soon, likely to be wrapped up in '26
The decadal census is likely to begin soon with officials hoping to complete it by the end of 2026, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday.
1 min
Oppn welcomes decision on caste census, seeks timeline
The Opposition on Wednesday welcomed the Union government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census.
3 mins
21 MLAs urge Centre to restore government
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ARE OPPOSING PRESIDENT'S RULE AND WANT A GOVERNMENT, THE MLAs SAID
2 mins
After 57 transfers in 33 years, IAS officer Khemka retires
Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ashok Khemka, known for his bureaucratic integrity and uprightness, retired from the service on Wednesday after a career spanning over three decades.
1 min
Rahul Meets Family of Pahalgam Victim in Kanpur, Seeks Justice
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the family members of Shubham Dwivedi, who was among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, stressing the need for strict and concrete action against the terrorists and justice for the victim families.
1 min
Mann Hits Out at Hry CM Over His 'Misleading' Claim on Water
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann lashed out at his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini over his claim, which he called a \"bundle of lies\", that he had assured him the release of more water to the neighbouring state.
1 min
In call with US state secy, Pak accuses India of provocative action
PROVOCATIONS WOULD ONLY DISTRACT PAK FROM DEFEATING TERRORISM, SAYS PAKISTANI PM
1 min
Awareness about legal aid can't be achieved by preaching, says CJI
In a world where attention spans are shrinking, the most powerful message is not the longest but the sharpest, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said.
1 min
FSSAI Cracks Down on Sale of Analogue Dairy Items Without Proper Labelling
The national food regulator — Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) — has come out with a public consultation paper seeking comments on effective regulatory compliance as part of its crackdown on sale of so-called analogue dairy products, including paneer, without proper labelling, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min
Pak Rangers Vacate Border Towers Near Jammu, Samba
The Pakistan Rangers have vacated their observation towers across the international border in Jammu and Samba districts as tension between India and Pakistan escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that claimed 26 lives, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday.
1 min
In Baisaran probe, NIA deploys 3D mapping
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday revisited the Baisaran meadow for three-dimensional, or 3D, mapping of the site based on the statements of witnesses, officials familiar with the development said.
2 mins
The Return Of Caste Census
Political exigencies have changed the narrative on the caste census
2 mins
After Pahalgam, reset in New Delhi-Kabul ties
India's outreach to Afghanistan's Taliban leadership amid heightened tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack seems part of the calibrated engagement with the dispensation in Kabul with an eye on regional security and stability.
1 min
The Green Gap in India's Financial System Regulation
Regulators across financial markets in the world, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), acknowledge that climate-related financial risk is a potential threat to stability.
3 mins
Carney's burden: Trump, trade & new world order
With a mandate for economist Mark Carney in Canadian elections, it is time to reset the damaged ties between Ottawa and New Delhi
4 mins
Remembering women as active agents of history
Women's History Month came and went in India without much noise.
3 mins
China Says Covid Originated in US in Response to Trump Charge
China restated its case that Covid-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper on its pandemic response released on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's administration blamed a lab leak in China.
1 min
100 Days In Office: US President Says Just Getting Started
Donald Trump promised on Tuesday that he is just getting started as he marked the radical and vengeful beginning of a presidency that has shaken the world and destabilised the United States.
2 mins
3 Indian-Origin People Found Dead After Shooting at a Home in U.S. State
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1 min
Proposed antitrust fix would discourage innovation: Pichai
Google would be discouraged to invest in search engine technology if antitrust enforcers succeed in their bid to make the company share data with rivals, the company's CEO Sundar Pichai testified on Wednesday morning at a trial in Washington.
1 min
Harvard's Prez Says 'Sorry' After Scathing Bias Reports
Harvard University released its long-awaited reports on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias, presenting a scathing critique of how its students treated each other in the aftermath of the Hamas attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.
1 min
Ready to sign minerals deal with US: Ukraine
Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement that would give the US access to its valuable rare minerals in the hopes of ensuring continued American support for Kyiv in its grinding war with Russia, senior Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
2 mins
B'desh High Court Orders Release of Hindu Leader
A bench of Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday ordered release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on bail, five months after he was arrested on a charge of defaming the country's national flag, court officials said.
2 mins
Six years on, RCom vs Ericsson battle resurfaces
ON THURSDAY, NCLT MUMBAI WILL HEAR RCOM'S PLEA CLAIMING PAYING ERICSSON FIRST WILL BE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT
2 mins
Govt to launch formal sector survey from Jan
THE PILOT STUDY, WAS DONE WITH THE PURPOSE OF EXPERIENCE GATHERING RATHER THAN GENERATING ESTIMATES
1 min
3 Cos Eye Fortum EV Charging Biz in India
Finnish state-run energy power utility Fortum Oyj has zeroed in on three potential suitors—Adani TotalEnergies E-mobility Ltd (ATEL), Reliance BP Mobility Ltd (Jio-bp), and Gurugram-headquartered electric bus manufacturer JBM Group—to offload a majority stake in its electric vehicle (EV) charging network business in India, two people aware of the development said.
1 min
Gold Demand Falls 15% in Q4 on High Prices: WGC
India's gold demand witnessed a 15% on-year decline to 118.1 tonnes in the January-March quarter of this year, even as value grew by 22% to ₹94,030 crore due to surging prices, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday.
1 min
India, UK in final talks to clear FTA hurdles
India and the UK are engaged in intensive negotiations in London to resolve remaining technical hurdles related to investment and market access before concluding the long-awaited bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), people close to the discussions said.
2 mins
US GDP Contracts as Tariffs Unleash Flood of Imports
GDP decreased at 0.3% in the March quarter, registering first decline in 3 years
2 mins
Over 300 athletes fail to furnish bills of ₹8cr; SAI to act
Over 300 elite athletes, including Olympic medallists, failed to furnish their travel bills to the tune of ₹8cr in the Paris Olympics cycle, irking the sports ministry and SAI.
2 mins
Dembele strike gives PSG edge
Ousmane Dembele's goal separates the sides so Arsenal will not stop believing.
3 mins
Men's 4x100m mark broken after 15 years
India currently boasts of an excellent bunch of male sprinters.
2 mins
Ex-Natl Shooting Coach Sunny Thomas No More
Former India shooting coach, Sunny Thomas, who mentored top shooters including Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra and pistol ace Jaspal Rana, died in Uzhavoor, Kerala on Wednesday. He was 83.
1 min
Shreyas leads PBKS to win, CSK first out of playoff race
And so, chances of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) making the playoffs ended with a whimper. It was slim going into Wednesday's must-win match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) but the four-wicket defeat in Chennai ended all hopes with four matches to spare.
2 mins
Vaibhav, a young man finding his way: Dravid
Rahul Dravid admitted he was perhaps being \"naive\" and \"not realistic\" to hope there won't be too much attention on Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
2 mins
This Was An Attack On Every Indian
Not Possible To Allow Pak Artistes In India At The Moment: Javed Akhtar On Tuesday, screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar said now is \"not the right time\" to ask if Pakistani artistes should be allowed to work in India. \"Hopefully after some years, sense will prevail and there'll be a better attitude towards India from the establishment of Pakistan. But at the moment... not possible,\" Javed told PTI. He also noted that while artistes such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, and Noor Jehan have in the past been welcomed by India, this hasn't been reciprocated by Pakistan's government. Javed's comments come days after government sources revealed that actor Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal would not be allowed to release in India.
1 min
I'm enjoying the process: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni confirms film debut
Jewellery designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is ready for a new chapter in her career.
1 min
Whey protein and hair loss: Is there a connection?
Whey protein, derived from cow's milk during cheese-making, is popular among fitness lovers for its high-quality protein content. Moderate consumption can benefit muscle growth, weight loss, and overall health. However, this supplement has its share of side effects—a major one being hair loss.
1 min
Avoiding aam fearing sugar spike or weight gain? Don't!
How to eat mango the right way?
1 min
TOM IS THE COOLEST PERSON I'VE WORKED WITH
YouTuber Brandon B on Tom Holland's professionalism and his first India visit
2 mins
Dua's sheer sensation in NY, while Ananya slays in black in Lake Como
Actor Ananya Panday looked stunning as she stepped out in a chic black three-tiered dress as she attended the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 show at Lake Como, Italy.
1 min
Robert De Niro's daughter Airyn comes out as a trans woman
Airyn De Niro, veteran actors Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith's daughter, has come out as transgender.
1 min
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