Hindustan Times Pune - January 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Pune - January 14, 2025

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January 14, 2025
Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost
The opening of the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, along with the likely completion next year of the Zoji La tunnel that lies ahead, will provide vital all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, boosting military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the Ladakh sector as well as tourism in Ladakh's back country, officials aware of the development said.
4 mins
Farmers Step Up Protest Over Export Duty, Halt Onion Auctions at Lasalgaon
Frustrated by plummeting onion prices in wholesale and retail markets, farmers on Monday halted onion auctions at Lasalgaon, India's largest wholesale onion market.
2 mins
PMC Resumes Removing Debris From Riverbeds Amid Agitation
The issue of debris dumping in riverbeds and nullahs has resurfaced in the city, with elected representatives raising concerns over the administration's failure to curb the practice.
1 min
Union Minister Inaugurates Biz Development Conclave
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAHD) and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Development Conclave in Pune.
1 min
State replaces 5 SIT officers; team size cut to seven
Dhananjay seeks inclusion of Walmik Karad's name in murder case
2 mins
Police Arrest Man Involved In Nine Theft Cases
Accused Used Stolen Bikes To Execute Chain-Snatching Crimes. Police Seized Gold Ornaments Worth ₹7,74,860, 3 Motorcycles From Possession
1 min
Riders occupy footpaths
The footpaths on Mundhwa Bridge, built to ensure safe passage for pedestrians, have turned into a short-cut for two-wheeler riders trying to avoid the heavy traffic on the bridge.
1 min
Civic body starts surveillance for air pollution-related illness
Given the deteriorating poor air quality index (AQI) levels in the city and the associated health hazards, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) from Monday started surveillance to identify cases of air pollution-related illness.
1 min
Civic body issues show cause notice to pvt hospital in Baner
The fire compliance process takes a couple of months, which is why we were unable to provide the fire NOC. HOSPITAL OFFICIAL
2 mins
Class 9 Student Steals Parents' Valuables To Run Away From Home, Detained
A 15-year-old student was detained by the police after being accused of stealing 35 grams of gold ornaments worth ₹1.40 lakh from his parents.
1 min
Bank seals engineering college property in Bhor over unpaid loans
INSTITUTE OWES UNPAID LOANS AMOUNTING TO ₹32.03 CRORE TO THE BANK
1 min
Pune Ranked Third-Most Congested City in India
Dutch firm TomTom's traffic study is based on floating car data
2 mins
Pune Airport Sets New Record of 208 Flight Ops in a Day
Breaking its December 8, 2024 record of a total 204 flight operations in a single day, the Pune Airport on Sunday, January 12, 2025, set a new milestone of 208 flight operations in a single day with 104 flights landing and 104 flights departing from Pune airport, transporting over 33,000 passengers across the country and even to international destinations.
1 min
Flaws and communal bias in 7/11 probe
Ex-Delhi HC judge joins defence for two of the convicted accused, alleges confessions were induced by torture
3 mins
PM to address Mahayuti legislators during visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address members of the state legislature belonging to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) during his day-long visit to the city on Wednesday.
1 min
Wildlife board defers plan on highway near Kerala reserve
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife has deferred a proposal for use of 134.1 hectares of land for construction of 4/6 lane of Palakkad - Kozhikode (NH- 966) under Bharatmala Pariyojana because of its proximity to the Silent Valley.
1 min
B'desh border fencing in line with pacts: India
A day after Dhaka expressed \"deep concern\" over New Delhi's border fencing works, India on Monday summoned Bangladesh's most senior diplomat and made it clear that all security measures on the frontier were in keeping with existing agreements and protocols.
3 mins
Not Filing Cases Against Officials Without Prior Sanction, Says ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked all its units across the country to take prior sanction from ministries or departments concerned under section 197 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) before filing prosecution complaints (charge sheets) in money laundering cases, people aware of the matter said on Monday.
1 min
Beauty, design among skill lessons in schools
THE MOVE ALIGNS WITH NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY AND NATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION
2 mins
Under BJP govt, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat
Odisha on Monday joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme, becoming the 34th state or Union territory to implement the Centre's flagship health coverage scheme, with Union health minister JP Nadda describing it as a \"historic moment\".
1 min
Kerala Man Forced to Fight for Russia Dies in Ukrainian Shelling: Kin
A man from Thrissur district in Kerala, who had travelled to Russia in search of jobs last year but was forced to fight in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, has died, his family said, citing the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
1 min
Indian Diaspora Key in Bilateral Ties: Garcetti
Outgoing American ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday highlighted the importance of visas and people-to-people contacts in strengthening India-US ties at a time when president-elect Donald Trump's administration is expected to bring in stricter immigration policies.
2 mins
Row As Brahmin Panel Announces ₹1L For Families With 4 Kids In M.P.
The chief of Madhya Pradesh Brahmin welfare board has stoked a row with his announcement of ₹1 lakh for Brahmin couples who decide to have \"at least four children\".
1 min
Govt clears appointment of Patna HC's justice Vinod Chandran to SC
The Union government on Monday approved the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, chief justice of the Patna high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court.
1 min
India-China relations: A river runs through it
The dam planned by Beijing on Brahmaputra in Tibet could turn out to be a poisoned chalice for South Asia
4 mins
Why the House Must Debate CAG Reports
The Delhi high court is right to censure the state government for its failure to place 14 reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) before the legislative assembly.
1 min
Good fences for good neighbours
Bangladesh's concern over the fencing of the international border is misplaced
2 mins
Within India's paradoxes, Seeds of transformation
India is a land of paradoxes. Picture a seeker climbing the Himalayan peaks or meditating by Varanasi's ghats, searching for meaning, unaware that the answers they seek have always been within them.
3 mins
Toolkit for India to take the lead in the 6G race
If you are reading this article on a wireless device, then a complex set of interdependent, multi-component technologies are at work.
3 mins
Ready with counter-tariffs if Trump starts trade war
Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America.
1 min
6.9-Magnitude Quake Rattles Southwest Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan on Monday, triggering public warnings to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami advisory, which was later called off.
1 min
Judge Clears Way for Release of Report on Trump's 2020 Poll Interference Case
A federal judge said on Monday that the justice department can release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case.
1 min
B'desh commission files graft cases against Hasina's family
Bangladesh's anti-graft commission has filed cases against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, including a British government minister and a senior United Nations official, its chief said on Monday.
1 min
Seoul: 300 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukrainian Forces
Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said, on Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.
1 min
Firefighters on alert as LA wildfire deaths surge to 24
Four fires around the US's second biggest city have ignited over 160 sqkm, roughly three times the size of Manhattan
2 mins
Israel, Hamas Get Final Draft of Truce Deal
Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight \"breakthrough\" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
2 mins
Targeting rival China, US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports
The United States unveiled new export rules on Monday on chips used for artificial intelligence (AI), furthering efforts to make it tough for China and other rivals to access advanced technology in Joe Biden's final days as president.
1 min
Inside the growing market for children's products
From educational toys to healthy snacks, consumer brands are tapping into a fast-growing opportunity in children's products, driven by modern parents' willingness to invest in high-quality, safe, and innovative offerings.
2 mins
Steady GDP, rate cuts to support credit access in FY26
FITCH EXPECTS AGGREGATE SALES GROWTH FOR FITCH-RATED CORPORATES TO REMAIN LIMITED TO 1-2% IN FY26
1 min
Vidya Wires Files IPO Papers for ₹320 Cr Fundraise
Winding and conductivity products maker Vidya Wires has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).
1 min
UP Looks To Privatize Two Of Its Four Power Distribution Firms
Uttar Pradesh is looking to privatise two of its four power distribution companies, a state government tender showed, as the country's most populous state grapples with power losses and a lack of sufficient transmission infrastructure.
1 min
RBI Said To Ease Rupee Drought With FX Swaps
India's central bank is using dollar-rupee swaps to ease a liquidity squeeze in the country's financial system, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min
FHRAI Raises Concerns Over Zomato, Swiggy's 'Private Label'
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) on Monday expressed \"serious concerns\" over Zomato and Swiggy's recent foray into the \"private label\" food delivery space, urging regulators to take \"swift action\" to address the growing worries related to data misuse, unfair competition, and food safety.
1 min
Dec Retail Inflation Eases to 4-Month Low, Boosts Rate Cut Hopes
India's annual retail inflation in December eased to a four-month low, government data showed on Monday, boosting hopes of the country's central bank cutting interest rates in February.
1 min
Rupee plunges 58 paise to record low of 86.62
The rupee logged its steepest single-day fall in nearly two years and ended the session 58 paise down at its historic low of 86.62 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a stronger American currency and surging crude oil prices.
2 mins
Mkts Crash Over Spike In Crude Prices, FII Outflows
Equity benchmark Sensex cracked over 1,000 points to dive below the 77,000 level on Monday, tracking heavy selling in global equities and a spike in international crude prices.
2 mins
Irwansyah in charge of women shuttlers; BAI looks for men's coach
Indonesia's Irwansyah Adi Pratama has taken charge of the Indian women's singles shuttlers and been coaching PV Sindhu and others at the national camp in Bengaluru from the new year.
2 mins
PGTI Targets Packed India Calendar To Boost Golf
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has added four new events to the first half of its calendar, taking the total number of domestic tournaments in the February-April season to 11.
1 min
New year means fresh resolve for PV Sindhu going into India Open
The former world champion and Olympic medallist is determined at 29 to achieve fresh goals
3 mins
Adrian: Competition between Savita and Bichu is healthy
The Covid-19 pandemic made Adrian D'Souza, the former India hockey goalkeeper, realise what he had been missing for a few years—getting back to the sport he loved.
2 mins
Tsitsipas upset in 1st round, Sinner and Alcaraz cruise
Alex Michelsen swings a baseball bat left-handed. He kicks a football with his left foot. But he plays tennis right-handed.
2 mins
Harvest Tales of Traditions, Treats and Togetherness
Karishma K Tanna cherishes Makar Sankranti's simplicity, while Regina Cassandra celebrates Pongal's inclusivity, as both share the joy of the harvest festivals and reliving their childhood memories
2 mins
Drape Timeless Heritage with Half Saree
The festival of Pongal is the perfect time to celebrate tradition and culture steeped in the elegant and iconic half saree
2 mins
The iconic Old Hollywood bob is making a comeback
Celebrities have fully embraced the timeless charm of the Old Hollywood bob, making it the ultimate statement hairstyle
1 min
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