Hindustan Times Patna - February 03, 2025
Hindustan Times Patna - February 03, 2025
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February 03, 2025
MISHAP: 1 MAHA KUMB PILGRIM DIES, 8 INJURED
One Maha Kumbh pilgrim was killed and eight, including four women, were injured, three of them critically, when a car hit behind a parked truck on NH 19 (GT Road) near Sabarabad under Chenari police station area of Rohtas district early on Sunday morning.
1 min
Manjhi Says He Would Seek Over 20 Seats For His Party In Bihar Assembly Polls
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday asserted that his Hindustani Awam Morcha would seek \"more than 20 seats\" in elections to the 243-strong Bihar assembly, due later this year.
1 min
Trump Imposes Tariffs Under Emergency Law
President Donald Trump has pushed into new trade law territory with an emergency sanctions law to justify punishing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and an extra 10% duty on Chinese goods to curb fentanyl and illegal immigration into the U.S.
1 min
Buoyed by budget, IIT-Patna plans to focus on AI, new research areas
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna plans to focus on key areas such as environmental engineering, electronics engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and critical minerals, while also promoting entrepreneurship and start-ups by utilizing its resources, said institute director TN Singh on Sunday.
1 min
8-year-old girl killed, burnt by stepmother
A minor girl was killed by her stepmother, burnt and packed in a sac at Naya Bazar of Buxar district, police said on Sunday after recovering the half-burnt body of the victim.
1 min
Agri univ trains scientists on use of new age tools
Buoyed by the success of its new multimedia tools in dissemination of agriculture-related information among the masses, the Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) in Bhagalpur's Sabour is now the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)'s training hub in information and communication technology (ICT) for early career agriculture scientists as part of its centre for advanced faculty training (CAFT) programme.
2 mins
Nitish Unveils Bihar's 1st Smart Village
Babarchak village under Rajoun block of Bihar's Banka, that became almost deserted in 1989 after a riot between two communities forced the residents to flee and settle elsewhere, has come back to life after over 35 years.
2 mins
Labourers and Home Makers Voted Most in 2024 Polls, Says Survey Report
Labourers, cultivators, agriculturists and those engaged in allied activities followed by home makers were among the highest number of voters who participated in the 2024 parliamentary polls while one major factor being responsible for many eligible voters not casting votes was lack of EPIC (electors photo identity cards).
1 min
50 New Tourist Spots on Anvil to Boost Jobs
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a comprehensive plan to transform 50 destinations into world-class tourist hubs as part of the Union Budget 2025-26, marking a significant push to develop India's tourism sector.
2 mins
5 Killed, 35 Injured as Bus with Pilgrims Falls in Guj
Five people were killed and 35 others injured when a private bus carrying pilgrims hailing from Madhya Pradesh fell into a deep gorge in Dang district in Gujarat early Sunday morning, police said.
2 mins
Woman burnt alive as car collides with truck, catches fire in Ggm
A 19-year-old woman was burned alive on Sunday after her car caught fire following a collision with a stationary truck near Wazirpur on Pataudi Road.
1 min
Agnipath budget increased by 32%
Agnipath was a major departure from the military's decades-old recruitment system that was scrapped when the NDA announced the new scheme
2 mins
BSF in Tripura Nabbed 14 Bangladeshis Since Jan 26, Shares Officer
The Border Security Force (BSF) has nabbed 14 Bangladeshis in Tripura since January 26 for illegally entering India, a senior official of the force said on Sunday.
1 min
In MLA vs ex-MLA case, caste politics intensifies
As the political rivalry between former BJP MLA from Khanpur Kunwar Pranav Singh \"Champion\", who belongs to the Gurjar community, and sitting independent MLA Umesh Kumar, a member of the Brahmin community, spiralled into a caste conflict, the Gurjar community said on Sunday that it \"will continue its protest against Kumar until he apologises for hurting sentiments\", people aware of the matter said.
1 min
In AI stimulus, govt allots ₹500 crore for Centre of Excellence in education
The central government will set up a centre for excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for education with an outlay of ₹500 crore, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Saturday, outlining a major push for future technologies.
3 mins
Notorious Arif Alias Rehan Khan, Wanted in Bihar Court Firing, Arrested
In a major success, Gaya police arrested notorious criminal Arif alias Rehan Khan from his hideout in Kolkata.
1 min
Portals of Badrinath Dham to open in May
The portals of Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district will be opened at 6am on May 4.
1 min
Budget's First Steps for Securing Gig Workers
The announcement in the budget that gig workers will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and be registered with the e-Shram portal is a welcome push towards securing this rapidly growing segment of work.
1 min
Destabilising the global economy
Trump may have set off a tariff war that will trigger chaos & disruption that affects the world
2 mins
Middle Class Holds The Key In Delhi Elections
In the run up to the Delhi assembly polls, all contenders have claimed to be champions of the poor, announcing a slew of welfare promises.
3 mins
The Trump Factor in India's China Policy
New Delhi may need to recalibrate its balancing of power equations in the event of a thaw between Washington and Beijing
3 mins
Budget's Viksit Bharat Push in Jobs, Energy & R&D Focus
There were heightened expectations from Union Budget 2025-26 regarding building on the momentum of last year's nine budget priorities—and it has delivered.
3 mins
Paused Paper Leak Within 1 Yr: Raj CM
The state government has completely stopped paper leaks within one year of taking office and also addressed issues such as poverty, student loans, and the hardships faced by farmers' children, chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday said.
2 mins
Earthquake of 3.6 Magnitude Hits Bikaner; No Casualties
An earthquake tremor of magnitude 3.6 was felt in Bikaner on Sunday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said, adding that the epicenter was located 72 kilometers away from Bikaner, near Mahramsar in Jasrasar.
1 min
Focus on creating jobs, skill training in budget
The Narendra Modi government on Saturday substantially increased its fund allocations for skill trainings and livelihood programmes in the Union Budget 2025-26 as part of its ambitious target of having 100% skilled labour with meaningful employment in the country.
2 mins
527 Minor Mineral Plots Auctioned Online in Raj
The state's mining and geology department has e-auctioned 527 minor mineral plots in the current financial year, generating a total revenue of ₹577.80 crore, an official said on Sunday.
1 min
Israeli PM to Begin Talks on Second Phase of Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin talks on a second phase to the Gaza ceasefire in Washington on Monday, his office said hours after the completion of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange of the truce.
1 min
Pakistani Army Chief Vows to Hunt Down 'Frenemies'
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has vowed to hunt down the \"frenemies\" acting as terrorist proxies targeting the country.
1 min
Excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks is dangerous
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that excluding his country from talks between the US and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be \"very dangerous\" and asked for more discussions between Kyiv and Washington to develop a plan for a ceasefire.
1 min
WeWork's India Franchisee Files for Mumbai IPO
The Indian franchisee of U.S. shared office space manager WeWork has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai, draft papers filed by the company showed.
1 min
Sebi Mulls Safe UPI Payment Mechanism for Registered Mkt Intermediaries
Markets regulator Sebi is looking to come out with a new mechanism to ensure secure and efficient payments in the securities market through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in a bid to distinguish legitimate financial intermediaries from fraudsters.
1 min
Power Consumption Rises 2.7% in Jan
India's power consumption increased by just 2.7% to 137.49 billion units (BU) in January as use of heating appliances like heater and geysers reduced owing to above normal temperatures.
1 min
Non-tax revenue from telecom pegged 33% lower for FY26
The non-tax revenue collection from the telecom sector has been pegged 33% lower at ₹82,443 crore for the coming fiscal, according to the Budget documents, which also placed the revised FY25 realisations a tad higher than originally expected at the beginning of the fiscal.
1 min
Customs cuts in certain areas to benefit US exports: GTRI
FOR MOTORCYCLES BELOW 1,600CC, THE TARIFF HAS BEEN CUT TO 40% FROM 50% AND FOR ABOVE 1,600CC, IT HAS BEEN CUT TO 30% FROM 50%
1 min
Higher Insurance FDI May Attract $12 Billion, Spark M&As
With removal of FDI limit, insurance companies eye new propositions to benefit customers
2 mins
VW Sues India to Quash $1.4 Billion Tax Demand
Volkswagen has sued Indian authorities to quash an \"impossibly enormous\" tax demand of $1.4 billion, arguing the ask is contradictory to New Delhi's import taxation rules for car parts and will hamper the company's business plans, court papers show.
2 mins
Real's Rudiger Set to Miss Man City Champions League Clash
Real Madrid centre-half Antonio Rudiger is a major injury doubt for the titleholders' Champions League clash with Manchester City.
1 min
Two-tier Test format likely before India's tour of England: Report
When Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final, it will mark the end of the current format, which is set to be relaunched as a two-tier system ahead of India's tour of England later this summer.
1 min
India thrash SA to win 2nd U-19 women's T20 WC title
An utterly dominant India flaunted their embarrassment of riches to win a second successive U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket shellacking of South Africa here on Sunday, the triumph giving a peek into the game's most perfectly calibrated youth structure.
2 mins
Balaji and Bollipalli Keep India in Davis Cup World Group I
N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli sealed India's place in the Davis Cup World Group I with a convincing straight set victory, which handed the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead against Togo in the play-off tie here on Sunday.
1 min
Kolo Muani double helps Juventus defeat Empoli
Randal Kolo Muani continued his fine start at Juventus with both goals in Sunday's 4-1 win in Turin, as champions Inter Milan gear up for a crunch derby with AC Milan.
1 min
Madrid fall at Espanyol as Atletico cut La Liga gap
Real Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Espanyol on Sunday which left them leading La Liga by a single point.
2 mins
Pragg and Gukesh in joint lead at Tata Steel Masters
World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia as the two Indians shared the lead after a thrilling day at the Tata Steel Masters here.
2 mins
Milo and Jarah welcome first child two weeks after losing home in LA wildfires
Actor Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, model Jarah Mariano, have become parents for the first time. The couple welcomed their daughter, Ke'ala Coral Ventimiglia, on January 23.
1 min
Prithviraj: Numbers Shouldn't Drive Sequels
Prithviraj Sukumaran decodes the rising trend of franchise films and sequels
1 min
Working with Salman sir is like living a dream:
Anjini Dhawan
1 min
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