Hindustan Times Pune - February 03, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - February 03, 2025
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February 03, 2025
Three Arrested for Illegal Sale of Cricket Match Tickets
The Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested three individuals for allegedly illegally selling cricket match tickets at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Academy in Gahunje.
1 min
Cases in city spread beyond Sinhagad Road cluster
Patients require extensive physiotherapy, mental health support and care to regain their mobility
4 mins
PMC Takes Help Of NIMHANS To Ascertain Cause For Outbreak
After directions from the high-level multi-disciplinary appointed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the management of the Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, Pune Municipal Corporation on Sunday sent samples of confirmed patients to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, said officials.
1 min
Metro introduces nursing pods for mothers travelling with infants
Pune Metro has introduced 'Matrushakti Nursing Pods' at its stations to support mothers travelling with infants.
1 min
Grapes export from Maha picks up pace
RECENTLY, UNION MINISTER SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN VISITED NASHIK TO REVIEW THE STATUS OF GRAPE PRODUCTION
1 min
Dist Admin Shifts Dr Ambedkar's Statue In Atpadi
In a late-night operation on Saturday, the Sangli district administration shifted an unauthorised statue of Dr BR Ambedkar that had been installed at Sangola Chowk in Atpadi town.
1 min
Constable Suspended for Assaulting Woman
Pune city police suspended a police constable for allegedly cheating and assaulting a woman with whom he had been in a relationship.
1 min
Sanjeevraje Naik Nimbalkar could return to Ajit's NCP
Ahead of the upcoming local body elections in various parts of the state, prominent National Congress Party (SP) leader from Satara district Sanjeevraje Naik Nimbalkar is likely to return to Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
1 min
Forest dept reprimands duo for making false claim of tiger sighting in Nashik
To avoid night duty, a security guard, along with his colleague, working at the solar plant project in the Sinnar area of Nashik district made a false claim of a tiger sighting on January 27 and posted about the same on social media.
1 min
Leopard sighted in Nigdi, rescued within two hours
A male leopard spotted in sector 24 of Nigdi Pradhikaran in Pimpri-Chinchwad was rescued in just two hours and fifteen minutes in a joint operation conducted by the forest department and RESQ Charitable Trust (RESQ CT), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and partner of the forest department.
2 mins
Two New MSEDCL Power Lines in Kondhwa, Pisoli
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has commissioned two new 22 KV power lines in Kondhwa and Pisoli to improve electricity supply for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers.
1 min
Allegedly, Bandekar Demanded ₹10 Crore to Withdraw These Complaints. After Negotiations, a Settlement Was Reached at ₹1.5 Crore
Allegedly, Bandekar Demanded ₹10 Crore to Withdraw These Complaints. After Negotiations, a Settlement Was Reached at ₹1.5 Crore
1 min
Sachin Tendulkar reflects on Sydney test masterclass
In the 2003-04 Sydney Test against Australia, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar delivered one of the most disciplined innings of his career, scoring an unbeaten 241 runs.
1 min
PMRDA Initiates Traffic Congestion Mitigation Plan
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has decided to initiate a comprehensive \"Traffic Congestion Mitigation Plan\" over a period of 18 months to improve traffic congestion at 17 key junctions on the outskirts of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) areas.
2 mins
Didn't mean to support accused: Seer's U-turn after meeting slain sarpanch's kin
Two days after Namdev Shastri, chief of Bhanwangad - the religious power centre of the Vanjari community, stoked controversy by saying Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and minister Dhananjay Munde had been wrongfully implicated in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, the mahant (chief religious leader) on Sunday made an about-turn, claiming he did not mean to support the accused in the case and stood by the slain sarpanch's family firmly.
2 mins
Shinde still in shock at losing CM's post: Raut
THE COLUMN MENTIONED THAT SHINDE HAD LOST INTEREST IN WORK AND REACHED LATE FOR MEETINGS
2 mins
Govt contractors threaten to stop work over ₹1 lakh cr dues
Govt departments began defaulting on payments after Ladki Bahin launch, say contractors' body
2 mins
NIA Arrests Man Wanted in 2022 Bengal Blast Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an accused in a December 2022 explosion case in West Bengal's Bhupatinagar, in which three people were killed when crude bombs were being made at the house of one Rajkumar Manna, officials said on Sunday.
1 min
SC to Hear Today Petition Seeking Safety Measures for Devotees
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking implementation of specific guidelines and regulations to ensure safety of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh where at least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a stampede on January 29.
1 min
Slugfest Over MoS' 'Upper Caste' Remark
Union minister of state Suresh Gopi's comment on Sunday that \"upper caste\" members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio and vice versa has triggered widespread criticism, with the ruling front and the Opposition calling him a \"piper of the chaturvarna\" (caste system), and demanding his removal from the Union ministry.
1 min
8-yr-old gang-raped in school
THE SURVIVOR WAS LURED FROM A PLAYGROUND NEAR HER HOME AND TAKEN TO THE SCHOOL WHERE SHE WAS RAPED
1 min
US firm replaces Indian Navy's crashed drone
US firm General Atomics has replaced the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) that crashed into the Bay of Bengal on September 18, under the lease agreement it had signed with the Indian Navy, people aware of the matter said on Sunday.
3 mins
New Crpf Chief Singh Reviews Anti-Maoist Ops In Chhattisgarh
The newly appointed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general GP Singh arrived in Chhattisgarh on Saturday to assess anti-Maoist operations, making it his first outstation visit within 48 hours of taking charge of India's largest paramilitary force.
1 min
SC TO HEAR TODAY PETITION SEEKING SAFETY MEASURES FOR DEVOTEES
The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday said it has put into place a special crowd management plan named \"Operation Eleven\" for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh.
3 mins
8 Maoists killed in C'garh carried ₹16 lakh bounty
THE MAOISTS KILLED IN THE ENCOUNTER BELONGED TO THE GANGLOOR AREA COMMITTEE OF THE WEST BASTAR DIVISION
1 min
5 Killed, 35 Injured as Bus Falls into a Gorge
Five people were killed and 35 others were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a 35-foot-deep gorge in Dang district of Gujarat on Sunday, police said.
1 min
Row after Dalit woman's body found in Ayodhya
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at the BJP after the body of a missing Dalit woman was found in a desolate canal in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, and demanded strict action against the culprits and the police officers who have been accused of inaction.
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
Canada, China, Mexico Hit Back in Trade War
Canada and Mexico vowed to hit back at the US after President Donald Trump followed through on threats to impose 25% tariffs on imports of their goods, instigating a trade war that's set to reshape global supply chains.
6 mins
Musk's Doge Gains Access to Sensitive Treasury Data
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), run by President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.
1 min
Zelensky Says Excluding Ukraine From U.S.-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
Netanyahu to Begin Talks on Second Phase of Ceasefire in Gaza
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
J&K Enter Ranji Trophy Quarters With 182-Run Victory Over Baroda
Jammu and Kashmir, who recently shocked 42-time champions Mumbai by five wickets in their backyard, progressed to the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals with a memorable 182-run win over Baroda in Vadodara.
1 min
U-19 T20 WC: India women retain title with flawless run
India women defend title beating South Africa by nine wickets in one-sided final in Kuala Lumpur
3 mins
Davis Cup: India Blank Togo 4-0, Secure Place in World Group I
Spectators had barely filled up the 4,000-seater RK Khanna Tennis Stadium when India won the Davis Cup World Group I playoff against Togo, blanking the African nation 4-0 here on Sunday.
1 min
Abhishek's rapid fire ton seals India's 4-1 series win
A new-look Indian side has taken over from the seasoned campaigners who won the T20 World Cup last year.
2 mins
Pragg defeats Gukesh to emerge Tata Steel champ
It came down to two Indian co-leaders in the final round of the Tata Steel Masters – reigning world champion D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.
2 mins
Justin Baldoni Launches New Website to 'Expose' Blake Lively's Claims!
Director Justin Baldoni has followed through on his promise to release a website aimed at refuting actor Blake Lively's claims against him.
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:
Actor Anjini Dhawan, who made her Bollywood debut with Binny and Family last year, confirms to us that she will next be seen in the Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar.
1 min
As FM roots for a Makhana Board, we look at its benefits
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2025-26, spoke about the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar. It will aim at enhancing the production of foxnuts aka makhana. They've become a popular choice for a healthy snack.
1 min
Power couple David and Victoria let loose!
To celebrate former footballer David Beckham's new body wear campaign, he and his wife, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, threw a massive party.
1 min
I Represent India Globally Through My Art
Indian-origin British-American singer Anoushka Shankar on her Indian roots and the growing influence of Indian artistes
1 min
Be cool to meet Hanumankind: K-Pop band M.O.N.T
A lot has changed for K-pop boy band M.O.N.T (Members of the National Team) since their debut in 2019.
1 min
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