Hindustan Times Patna - January 16, 2025

Hindustan Times Patna - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report Of Dallewal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
1 min
S Korea impeached president Yoon held after hours-long dramatic op
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn't have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.
1 min
Don't declare bypoll result, SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained the Election Commission of India from declaring the Bihar legislative council by-election result for the seat previously held by expelled RJD leader Sunil Kumar Singh.
1 min
Cold Shuts Schools Till Class 8 In Patna, Darbhanga
All schools for children up to Class 8 in Darbhanga and Patna will remain closed till January 17 and 18, respectively, due to prevalent cold weather and low temperature, as per separate orders issued by the respective district magistrates of the two districts, said officials on Wednesday.
1 min
Show cause notice to firm dredging Ganga
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has show-caused Dharti Dredging and Infrastructure Limited allegedly for furnishing manipulated bills, amounting ₹3 crore, in lieu of dredging the Digha-Majhaua stretch (95km) of the national waterway-1 in river Ganga.
1 min
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
1st Consultation Held on Draft DPDP Rules
Questions about consent and data localisation were among the key concerns raised at the government's first consultation meeting with industry representatives on draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 on Tuesday, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.
2 mins
Bizman Raped Over Refusal To Leave Prison
The Kerala high court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Bobby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actor.
1 min
Centre draws SC ire over move to deny bail pleas in PMLA case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".
3 mins
Punjab Govt Asked to Give Dallewal's Health Reports
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
2 mins
Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers
Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.
1 min
Bill to take charge of India's digital destiny
India's draft DPDP rules are a declaration of intent - that power must rest with its people, not corporations. Some practical and structural challenges need to be ironed out, though
4 mins
The meat of the obesity problem
New metrics are needed to diagnose this health condition, which is rising in India
2 mins
The Muslim husband's right to judicial divorce
The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court (HC) has pronounced a decision which may significantly impact the course of Muslim law on divorce in India.
4 mins
Cleaner construction is better pollution control
Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.
3 mins
Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure
Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.
3 mins
US Regulator Sues Musk Over Purchase of Twitter Shares
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published on Tuesday.
1 min
Federal Probe Opens Into Deadly LA Fires
A huge federal probe was under way on Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.
1 min
Bangladesh's Top Court Acquits Former PM Khaleda in Graft Case
Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.
1 min
America's 'soul' at stake, warns Biden
US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that the \"soul of America\" is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation before the return of Donald Trump.
1 min
S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops
Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted
2 mins
Israel Denies Hamas Agreed to Gaza Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari mediators, after an Israeli official said the Palestinian militant group had given its approval.
2 mins
India's Dec Merchandise Trade Deficit at $21.94 Billion
India posted a narrower-than-expected merchandise trade deficit in December at $21.94 billion on Wednesday, while lowering its import figures for April-November following an unprecedented miscalculation in gold shipments.
1 min
DPIIT inks pact with ITC to help startups in mfg sector
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to help startups in the manufacturing sector.
1 min
Meta warns CCI ruling could hurt business in India
Meta may have to \"roll back or pause\" some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the U.S. company seen by Reuters.
2 mins
Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million via share sales
India's Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) will raise $500 million by selling shares, including to U.S. investment firm Fidelity, the retailer said on Wednesday.
1 min
Sale of luxury homes, priced ₹4 cr and above, up 53% in 2024
Luxury homes, each costing ₹4 crore and above, were in much demand last year with sales rising 53% to 19,700 units across seven major cities, according to CBRE.
2 mins
RBI Conducts Dollar-Rupee Buy/Sell Swaps, Bankers Say
India's central bank likely carried out dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps across maturities on Wednesday to limit the impact its spot forex market intervention has on domestic rupee liquidity, four bankers said.
1 min
India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff
India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Railways May See Best Operating Ratio In 5 Yrs
The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.
2 mins
Local electronics parts may get budget boost
The measures are also expected to ease trade and make their exports competitive
2 mins
Djokovic Creates History as Zheng Stunned
Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
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
Meet the Mumbai teen who became the youngest girl to conquer the seven summits
Actor Ranbir Kapoor's pookie side came out in full form on Tuesday, when he was snapped playing with daughter Raha at a private sports centre in Mumbai. \"Papa, ready, set go,\" Raha was heard saying, as her dad raced alongside her, wearing her hairband on his cap. At one point, she tripped too, but Ranbir first let her stand up on her own and then proceeded to tend to her. Her mum, actor Alia Bhatt was also spotted playing pickleball.
1 min
I think of myself as a lambi race ka ghoda: Shalmali on her fourth half marathon
Singer Shalmali Kholgade has her head in the game! Besides music, Kholgade is focused on getting in top form for a half marathon on January 19.
1 min
Looms Over Oscars '25?
The fate of the Oscars lies in a limbo due to the LA wildfires as one report hints at cancellation, with other claiming things to be on track
2 mins
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