Hindustan Times Pune - February 05, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Shirdi Double Murder: Police Apprehend Second Suspect
The Shirdi police on Tuesday arrested the second suspect in the temple staff double murder that took place on Monday.
1 min
Poll rhetoric casts shadows on Delhi's Bengali migrants
Afroza Khatun's makeshift home in south Delhi's Nizamuddin Basti is a patchwork of desperation and ingenuity.
8 mins
Bad air behind rise in lung cancer among non-smokers: Study
A new global analysis has found that there is an increase in lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked, raising particular concerns for countries like India where severe air pollution affects multiple states, especially during winter months.
1 min
Govt to enforce stricter water safety laws
The rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune has raised serious concerns about water contamination and reverse osmosis (RO) water centres run by private parties across the city.
2 mins
Criminal Action Against Those Erecting Illegal Hoardings: PMC
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) plans to take criminal action against those who are putting up illegal banners and hoardings across the city.
1 min
PIFF to honour Shubha Khote, Anupam Kher
The 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) is set to honour senior actors Shubha Khote and Anupam Kher with the award for outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema.
1 min
Minor Steals Firearm, Fires 30 Rounds In Air Thinking It To Be Toy
A 13-year-old boy, the son of a maid working at a retired deputy superintendent of police's (DSP) house in Kolhapur, allegedly stole the former officer's firearm and fired several rounds in the air, mistaking the weapon for a firecracker gun.
1 min
Kirtan event by Namdev Shastri at Dehu cancelled by organisers
Amid strong opposition from Maratha organisations, a planned 'kirtan' by Namdev Shastri, a spiritual leader from the Vanjari community, at Dehu in Pune district was called off by the organisers.
1 min
No chlorine in water samples collected from patients' home
NO CHLORINE CONTENT IN THE WATER SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM HOME OF 26 GBS PATIENTS WAS AMONG THE MAIN POINTS DISCUSSED DURING THE MEETING
1 min
Take action to curtail mishaps, SP tells NHAI
Alarmed by the high rate of accidents on the Palghar stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, the district superintendent of police Balasaheb Patil wrote to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) regarding putting up crash barriers and take several other corrective steps.
1 min
Govt Approves ₹315 Cr To Plug Temghar Dam Leakages
The Maharashtra government has okayed ₹315 crore more to address leakage issues at Temghar Dam that supplies water to Pune city.
1 min
High Court Raps Cidco For Withholding Society's OC
The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra) to pay a fine of ₹50,000 to a Kharghar-based co-operative housing society for withholding an occupancy certificate (OC) for six years.
1 min
Forest dept files case against elephant owner, event organiser
The Pune forest department has filed a preliminary observation report (POR) against the event organiser from Urawade village in Mulshi and the elephant owner from Sangli district for illegally holding an elephant procession and violating the permission norms.
1 min
IISER study highlights significance of hill slopes in maintaining green cover in Western Ghats
A new study by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) highlighted that the hill slopes in Western Ghats, which are highly threatened by encroachments, are playing a crucial role in maintaining the green cover in western ghats in India.
2 mins
Rose exports expected to dip by 25% ahead of V-Day this year
No Indian airline provides perishable cargo services due to which growers have to depend on foreign carrier to export
3 mins
Khichdi scam: Bail for Chavan
HC grants bail to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, arrested in Jan 2024, due to prolonged pre-trial incarceration
3 mins
BJP MP Moves Privilege Notice Against LOP In LS
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to initiate breach of privilege proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the House, Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader of distorting \"historical and substantive facts\" and attempting to \"ridicule\" the country during a speech.
1 min
Read book on Nehru-JFK meetings: PM's dig at Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined his vision for building a Viksit Bharat (developed India) as he lauded the Union government for saving \"lakhs of crores of rupees\" by preventing corruption and detailed the efforts his administration took to help marginalised groups, women, farmers and young people.
4 mins
Prez's speech did not address real concerns of people: Oppn
BJD MP SASMIT PATRA SAID THAT PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS FULL OF EMPTY RHETORIC
1 min
Irresponsible politics: Rajnath slams Gandhi over remarks on China
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for misquoting the army chief on the India-China border situation during a speech in Parliament a day earlier, saying the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha made \"false allegations\" in the House and was indulging in \"irresponsible politics\".
1 min
Govt hiding number of Kumbh deaths: SP chief
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's \"double-engine\" government was hiding the number of deaths in the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, demanding strict disciplinary action against those trying to cover up the alleged mismanagement in organising the religious event.
3 mins
Parl committee raises concern over proposed higher edu regulator
THE PARL PANEL RECOMMENDED THAT A SIMPLIFIED HIERARCHY OF REGULATORY BODIES WOULD BE MORE EFFECTIVE
1 min
Pal defends deletion of parts of Oppn's dissent on Waqf report
BJP lawmaker and chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) discussing the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal, responded to claims by opposition leaders that only edited versions of their dissent notes were carried and said that the substantive parts of their objections were carried; \"personal abuses\" weren't, and that after the adoption of the report, there is no scope for changes.
1 min
Kala Azar-free tag only a year away for India
OFFICIAL DATA SHOWS THE COUNTRY HAS MAINTAINED DISEASE LEVELS BELOW W.H.O.'S THRESHOLDS FOR 2 YEARS, ON TRACK FOR OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE IF THE TREND CONTINUES
3 mins
CBI court sentences ex-cops to life term
A special CBI court has awarded life imprisonment to two former Punjab police officers in connection with a 1992 encounter case in which two people were killed in Majitha in Amritsar.
1 min
A dialogue of three musical streams
Chandrika Krishnamoorthy Tandon, despite early schooling in music, came into the limelight as a musician rather late.
1 min
Vote That Matters Beyond Delhi
Assembly poll results will resonate nationally, influence shape of Opposition coalitions
2 mins
India needs to be agile on self-reliance in aerospace
The unveiling of J-36, a sixth-generation fighter aircraft by China late last year, probably came as a Sputnik moment in its contest for air dominance with the U.S.
3 mins
When America goes to war against itself
Donald Trump is attacking the US State's ideology and institutions. The destruction is clear; the regeneration is to be seen
4 mins
Budget promise on BITs calls for five key changes
In her budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an important update regarding bilateral investment treaties (BITs).
3 mins
Talks Start on 2nd Phase of Gaza Truce Deal: Hamas
Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the spokesperson for the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday.
1 min
Thousands flee as fresh tremors jolt Santorini
Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as an unprecedented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination.
1 min
10 People Dead in Sweden Shooting
Swedish police said that at least 10 people were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education centre.
1 min
Trump Pauses Canada Tariffs After Talks With PM Trudeau
Canada will increase its spending on emergency border measures to CA$1.5 billion (approximately US$1.036 billion), appoint a border czar and declare drug cartels as terror organisations, as part of a deal to earn a 30-day reprieve from the tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.
1 min
Sudan strain: Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Ebola virus
Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country's latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three.
1 min
'N Korean troops not in combat in Russia's Kursk since mid-Jan'
North Korean soldiers previously fighting alongside Russia's army on the Kursk front line appear not to have been engaged in combat since mid-January, South Korea's spy agency said on Tuesday, after Ukraine claimed they had been withdrawn following heavy losses.
1 min
Asian Paints Profit Falls 23.5% in Q3, Sales Dip 6%
The company had logged a net profit of ₹1,475 cr during Oct-Dec period a year ago
1 min
Bajaj Finserv in talks with Allianz on JV exits
Bajaj Finserv Ltd is still talking to Germany's Allianz SE to part ways in their life and general insurance joint ventures, as the Indian financial services firm seeks greater control of the businesses.
1 min
Influencers are falling prey to fake brand deals scam
Fake brand managers, false deals, access to private data, and all hell breaks loose.
2 mins
RBI May Cut Rates For First Time Since May 2020
India's central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years in Governor Sanjay Malhotra's first monetary policy review on Friday, aiming to boost economic growth which is seen falling to a four-year low.
1 min
Govt framing schemes under export promotion mission
The government is framing schemes for MSME exporters to provide credit at easy terms, promote alternate financing instruments through strengthening factoring services for them, and offer assistance to deal with non-tariff measures imposed by other countries, an official said on Tuesday.
1 min
India's Palm Oil Imports Hit 14-Year Low as Rival Oils Gain
India's palm oil imports in January plunged to their lowest level in nearly 14 years as refiners replaced the tropical oil with cheaper rival soyoil because of negative refining margins for palm oil, five dealers said.
1 min
BAJAJ ELECTRICALS BEATS REVENUE ESTIMATES IN Q3
Bajaj Electricals, whose home appliances range from kitchen appliances to LED lights, on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates, helped by decent demand during a period that included many festivals.
1 min
GST Council to Soon Take Decision on Rates, Number of Slabs: FM
The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Indian exporters to gain from US-China tariff war
Indian exporters are poised to gain from the ongoing US-China tariff war, with experts projecting overall exports to exceed $800 billion in FY26, aided by recent budget initiatives and potentially more competitive exports in the US market, government officials said.
2 mins
Sensex, Nifty post biggest one-day gain in a month
The Nifty added 1.62% to 23,739.25, while the Sensex gained 1.81% to 78,583.81
1 min
Paris setback keeps me pushing harder
Dhiraj Bommadevara is being sought after by fans and volunteers for selfies at the archery arena here.
2 mins
Khelo India Games catalyst for creating global champions
Even years ago, we ignited a movement with the launch of the Khelo India School Games (KISG). Today, as I look at how far we've come, I am filled with pride—not just for the medals won, but for the way Khelo India has transformed the very fabric of sports in our nation.
2 mins
Maaya powers into 2nd round
Maaya Rajeshwaran started off the match with an ace down the T. In that one big overhead thump of a tennis ball, she gave the first big indication that there were no nerves despite it being her first-ever WTA main draw match.
1 min
Carlsen's Freestyle Chess gets Fide nod
In a statement on Tuesday, the world chess governing body, Fide, said that since the organisers of the 'Freestyle Chess Tour' have done away with all references to the \"World Championship\" title from its regulations, players wishing to participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour this year are no longer required to sign a waiver note.
1 min
SC Tells Centre To Take CBI Help To Probe Kabaddi Body's Problems
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that \"strong measures\" to oust persons who have monopolised sports bodies for personal gain cannot come at the cost of players losing out on representing the sport at international events.
1 min
Varun in India squad for England ODIs
Varun Chakravarthy who had spun a web around English batters in the T20I series with 14 wickets in five matches including a five-wicket haul, has been added to the ODI squad for the England series.
1 min
Abhishek's Rampage and Need for Tweakers in T20s
When Abhishek Sharma was on the rampage at the Wankhede Stadium, I was thinking, which bowler in the world can possibly stop this carnage?
3 mins
Eng will struggle if they continue to attack Varun: Kevin Pietersen
In the T20I series, India's bowling strategy was clear - get England with spin.
2 mins
Arjun Kapoor remembers mum on birth anniversary
Arjun Kapoor marked the birth anniversary of his mum, late Mona Shourie Kapoor, with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
1 min
I'M HONOURED: SONU NIGAM ON PERFORMING AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
Sonu Nigam talks about the time spent with President Droupadi Murmu and his first-ever concert with father and sister
1 min
Saif's back at work: It's nice to be standing here
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is still recovering from the injuries he suffered after being stabbed at his Mumbai home recently, made his first public appearance on Sunday.
1 min
What are 'aisle lice' and why are they irritating travellers?
The rise of \"aisle lice\" is the latest addition to the ever-evolving lexicon of travel trends, and it's sparking both humour and frustration among travellers.
2 mins
PeeCee shares glimpse of 'shaadi ka ghar' ahead of bro's wedding
Actor-singer Priyanka Chopra has given fans a glimpse into the preparations for her brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding.
1 min
It is my deep concern: Sandra Bullock warns fans against imposters
Hollywood actor Sandra Bullock is known for maintaining a private life, but on Monday, she felt the need to address a growing issue—fraudulent social media accounts impersonating her.
1 min
TV Gave Me My First Opportunity, Will Always Be Grateful To It
Ahead of her big screen debut, Nimrrit Kaur Ahluwalia talks about respecting all mediums and breaking stereotypes as a TV actor
1 min
Hera Pheri 3: 'Won't be complete without me'
Tabu teases return to
1 min
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