Hindustan Times Patna - February 08, 2025
Hindustan Times Patna - February 08, 2025
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February 08, 2025
RG KAR CASE: HC Dismisses State Govt's Plea for Death Penalty
The Calcutta high court on Friday dismissed the West Bengal government's appeal seeking death penalty for RG Kar hospital rape-murder case convict Sanjay Roy, but accepted a similar plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
1 min
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points
Key rate cut after 5 years
2 mins
Dad Beheads 7-Year-Old For Demanding School Fee
In a gruesome murder, a 45-year-old man attacked his seven-year-old son with a knife and beheaded him after the boy allegedly pestered him for his school fee at a village in Bihar's Gopalganj district on Friday, police said.
3 mins
NDA MPs Meet PM to Thank for Budget Boost
NDA MPs from Bihar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and thanked him for a host of Union Budget's provisions aimed at the development of the state.
1 min
CM Spurs Women For Bihar Growth
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday dedicated Government Women College and Woman Police Station to the women in Bihar's Jamui district and urged them to come forward to make Bihar a more prosperous state, officials said.
2 mins
Prof Atul Aditya Takes Charge as Head of Patna Science College
Prof Atul Aditya Pandey on Thursday took charge as the new principal (professor-in-charge) of the prestigious Patna Science College.
1 min
Kameshwar Chaupal, who laid first stone of Ayodhya Ram Temple, dies
Kameshwar Chaupal, the man who is credited with laying the first shila (stone) for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, breathed his last at Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.
2 mins
K'taka HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Yediyurappa in Pocso Case
The Karnataka high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to veteran BJP leader and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, while remitting the case registered against him back to the trial court.
1 min
HC declines Bengal's appeal against life term in RG Kar case
The High Court Admitted CBI's Petition Saying It Is The Right Authority To Issue Directions For An Appeal
1 min
Will Challenge MUDA Verdict in SC, Says Activist
With the Karnataka high court dismissing the petition seeking a direction to transfer the MUDA case probe to the CBI, activist Snehamayi Krishna, who filed the case, stated on Friday that he would challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court.
2 mins
Wenders bender: A very Wim evening
Early Thursday evening, a line of people began to form outside Regal cinema, one of Mumbai's last surviving single-screen theatres.
5 mins
Deportees narrate tales of harrowing journey from US
Several of the 104 Indians deported from the US this week said they were handcuffed and shackled during their 40-hour flight home, with most learning about their deportation only after landing in Amritsar on Wednesday.
3 mins
Bangladesh asks India to stop Hasina from fabricating statements
Bangladesh has asked India to stop ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making \"false and fabricated\" comments while she is in the country, its foreign ministry said.
1 min
Govt Is Taking Steps To Address Traffic Woes In Jaipur: Minister
Rajasthan transport and road safety minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Friday informed the state legislative assembly that the government is taking effective and concrete steps to address the traffic congestion caused by illegal vehicles in Jaipur.
1 min
U'khand govt says no reason to worry about earthquakes
The Uttarakhand government said \"there is nothing to worry\" about the back-to-back earthquakes in Uttarkashi districts, citing reports of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology.
1 min
India to Review Impact of US Sanctions on Chabahar
The Indian government is assessing the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's restoration of his \"maximum pressure\" campaign on Iran, specifically the move to remove sanctions waivers related to the Chabahar port, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
1 min
Darbhanga airport's CAT-I lighting system to be completed by March 10: AAI
The delay in commissioning the CAT-I lighting system at Darbhanga airport continues to impact flight operations, especially during low-visibility conditions in winter due to fog, officials said.
1 min
Constitutional, not personal, morality must guide courts
In the bail order in a case of rape based on false marriage promises, a single-judge bench of Allahabad high court (HC) made an appeal to \"save the moral values in the society\".
2 mins
State of nation offers reasons to rejoice, worry
Joblessness may be the most troubling feature of the Republic today. We haven't been innovative in this all-important field. Government jobs, the army and openings abroad cannot possibly absorb the millions in the queue.
4 mins
Elevated levels of pollution will hit long-term growth
Budget season had us Indians talking economics — news and social media were awash with discussions on deficits, market indicators, taxes, and subsidies.
4 mins
Hottest Jan Ever as La Niña Fails to Moderate Temps
Global temperatures shattered records again in the first month of this year as January became the warmest ever recorded, marking an unprecedented 18th month out of the last 19 that were above a critical climate threshold despite cooling La Niña conditions that typically moderate global heat.
1 min
Int'l gadget theft racket busted in Rohtas, 271 iPhones recovered
Rohtas police busted an international racket involved in the theft of costly electronic gadgets and arrested five of its members during a raid near the NHAI toll plaza on NH-19 (GT Road) near Shivsagar in Rohtas district on Friday.
1 min
S, M, L? Why sizing is so FML
You have one body. So why are you six different sizes when you shop at a mall? Random sizing hurts both buyers and businesses. Is there a way out?
4 mins
Only connect
A NOVEL OF LONELINESS AND SOLITUDE
3 mins
I like to ventriloquise my characters
On her latest collection of short fiction, and on using the second-person narratorial voice in a story
2 mins
A thriller in the desert
Satyajit Ray's Sonar Kella put Jaisalmer on the map. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the film
4 mins
Vandalism spreads across B'desh as Awami League leaders' homes targeted
Protesters in Bangladesh have attacked and torched houses of leaders of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League across the country, and murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were demolished and defaced in nearly two dozen districts, according to media reports.
2 mins
Australian Lawmaker Renames Himself 'Aussie' Trump to Oppose 'Lefty Nonsense'
An Australian lawmaker says he has changed his name to Austin \"Aussie\" Trump to follow in the footsteps of the US president in calling out \"woke lefty nonsense\".
1 min
Flight Carrying 10 Reported Missing In Alaska
Crews in Alaska were searching on Friday for a small commercial plane that went missing with 10 people on board, local authorities said, in the latest US air incident.
1 min
Israel orders army to plan Gaza exodus
Israel's defence minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare for \"voluntary\" departures from Gaza, as US President Donald Trump ruled out sending American troops to the territory.
1 min
Vandalism spreads across Bangladesh as Awami League leaders' homes targeted
Protesters in Bangladesh have attacked and torched houses of leaders of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League across the country, and murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were demolished and defaced in nearly two dozen districts, according to media reports.
2 mins
Impeached VP Won't Rule Out Run for Prez
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday she had yet to consider stepping down and was still weighing a run for president despite her dramatic impeachment this week by the House of Representatives.
1 min
Japan Retrial System To Be Reviewed After Landmark Acquittal
Japan's retrial system will be scrutinized by legal experts for possible revision, officials said on Friday, following last year's acquittal of the world's longest-serving death row prisoner.
1 min
Iran Supreme Leader Criticizes Proposed Nuclear Talks With US
Iran's supreme leader said on Friday that negotiations with America \"are not intelligent, wise, or honorable\" after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
1 min
Israel PM Gifts Trump Golden Pager Marking Attack on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave US President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week, in a symbolic gesture marking Israel's shocking attack on Hezbollah last year.
1 min
Trump Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The Netherlands, the host nation of the court based in The Hague, said it regretted the sanctions
2 mins
LIC Reports Quarterly Profit Rise of 17% as Employee Costs Drop
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's biggest insurer, reported a 17% rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, helped by a fall in employee-related expenses.
1 min
RBI's rate cut and how it will benefit retail borrowers
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee on Friday delivered a much-anticipated rate cut of 25 basis points, taking the policy repo rate to 6.25%.
2 mins
India's Exports May Hit Record $800 Bn This Yr
India's exports are growing significantly and would achieve a record $800 billion in 2024-25 fiscal year, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
1 min
India's Forex Reserves Rise For 2nd Consecutive Week, Hit $631 Bn
India's forex reserves rose $1.05 billion to $630.607 billion for the week ended January 31, the RBI said on Friday.
1 min
Kia Contests $14 Million Tax Demand for Wrongly Using Exemptions
Kia on Friday said it is contesting an Indian tax demand of $14 million for wrongly using free trade agreements to claim lower tariffs on some electronic car part imports, the latest tax tussle between the South Korean automaker and New Delhi.
1 min
Ola Electric Posts Wider Loss on Discounts, Improving Service
India's top electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric reported a wider quarterly loss on Friday, hurt by heavy discounts it offered to fend off rising competition and as it spent on improving the quality of service at its workshops.
1 min
Rupee Recovers 15 Paise From All-Time Low To Close At 87.44
The rupee recovered 15 paise from its all-time low closing level to 87.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India reduced repo rate by 25 basis points in line with street expectations.
1 min
M&M Q3 Profit Up 19% on Strong SUV Demand
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 19% rise in quarterly profit on Friday, driven by strong sport utility vehicles sales and said it would separately account and report the low-margin earnings of its electric SUVs from the current quarter.
1 min
Love for luxury turns India into Rado's biggest market
Swiss luxury watchmaker Rado is targeting double-digit growth in India with the country emerging as its No. 1 market by value, as well-heeled consumers in a nation reputed for its thrift no longer shy away from indulging themselves.
1 min
India's Exports May Hit Record $800 Bn This Year
If unfair trade barriers are imposed, govt will take up the matter with counterparts
2 mins
League Cup: Liverpool blank Spurs
Liverpool will play Newcastle in the English League Cup final after routing Tottenham 4-0 on Thursday.
3 mins
Kohli Will Be Back for Second ODI: Gill
India vice-captain Shubman Gill has allayed fears around Virat Kohli's fitness, saying the batting stalwart is fine and should be fit for the second One-Day International against England here on Sunday.
1 min
Indian TT's Long Pips Game Needs an Attacking Evolution
Rubber used by Batra and Akula has made its mark in table tennis but the world is now catching up
4 mins
National Games: Lovlina Wins Gold, Shiva Signs Off With Silver
Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain clinched the women's 75kg gold, while six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa signed off with a silver medal in the men's 63.5kg category at the National Games here on Friday.
1 min
Iyer credits domestic grind for fitness and form
While watching a movie and contemplating \"extending his night,\" a call from India captain Rohit Sharma alerted him about replacing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England and Shreyas Iyer channeled all his recent domestic circuit experience to score his 19th ODI fifty, playing a pivotal role in India's chase on Thursday.
2 mins
Not much love for Junaid, Khushi's Gen Z love story
The title of the film Loveyapa is an obvious spin on the slang that rhymes with it. But is this film that slang? It misses. Barely. Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan is introduced on the big screen opposite Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's youngest Khushi Kapoor.
1 min
Sonu on Arrest Warrant: Celebs Are Soft Targets
Actor Sonu Sood has addressed the matter after a court in Ludhiana (Punjab) set a non-bailable warrant against him in connection to a fraud case.
1 min
Kaafi drama! When SlowCheeta proposed to Shweta on stage
Actor Shweta Tripathi and her husband, actor-rapper Chaitanya Sharma aka SlowCheeta, have been together for 12 years now, and theatre has played a huge role in their love story.
1 min
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