Hindustan Times Pune - February 06, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - February 06, 2025
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February 06, 2025
Terrorism Won't Dent China Ties: Pak Prez Zardari
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday that his country's friendship with China has \"gone through ups and downs\" but it won't be broken down by extremist attacks that have killed Chinese nationals.
1 min
C. jejuni found in water samples of Kirkatwadi
Experts at the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) on Wednesday confirmed bacterial contamination of Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) in water samples collected from the Kirkatwadi area.
1 min
Three Detained for Vandalising Vehicles in Bibwewadi
Pune city police detained three persons for vandalising at least 25 vehicles in Bibwewadi area at around 2:30 am on Wednesday.
1 min
PMC to form SOPs for ROs; purification plant proposed
FOUR FRESH SUSPECTED GBS CASES WERE REPORTED ON WEDNESDAY, TAKING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES TO 170
3 mins
Healthy individuals without comorbidities affected by GBS
More people without any underlying comorbidities are found to be suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), revealed an analysis of official data carried out by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) constituted for management of the GBS outbreak in the city.
2 mins
Saint Tukaram's Descendant Shirish More Dies By Suicide
Shirish More Maharaj (32), a kirtan performer and descendant of 17th-century Marathi poet-saint Tukaram, allegedly ended his life on Wednesday, police officials said.
1 min
177 Cases of Dehydration Among Wild Animals Reported in January: Data
With above normal temperatures experienced in January this year, wildlife conservators received at least 177 cases of animals suffering from dehydration.
1 min
TAX INSPECTOR HELD FOR BRIBERY
A state tax inspector at the Pune GST office in Yerawada was caught red-handed on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 in exchange for reinstating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) number of the complainant's client.
1 min
FIR AGAINST 12 OVER ASSAULT ON COMEDIAN
Police have registered a FIR against 12 persons for allegedly assaulting stand-up comedian Pranit More in Solapur after a performance, a police officer said Wednesday.
2 mins
State to Implement School Grading System Recommended by NEP
In a move to enhance school education standards, the state government has approved the implementation of the School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework (SQAAF).
1 min
Freeze on new auto stands adds to city's traffic woes
Currently, Pune city has 1.3L rickshaws but only 540 stands; RTO has not reviewed facilities for more than a decade
2 mins
Shirdi temple trust launches new coupon system for free meals
Earlier, former MP Sujay Vikhe had criticised free meals, suggesting that it attracted beggars
1 min
Badlapur case: Survivor's family seeks action against IO
The family of one of the minor survivors of the Badlapur school sexual assault on Wednesday urged the Bombay high court to direct criminal action against the investigating officer (IO) of the case due to alleged lapses, including a delay in registering a First Information Report (FIR) and revealing the minor's name.
1 min
State to build 'Asmita Bhavans' to empower women financially
Following the stupendous success of the Majhi Ladki Bahin welfare scheme for underprivileged women, the Maharashtra government has now decided to build marketplaces at the taluka level to empower women further financially.
1 min
8L Affordable Homes In Next 5 Years: Shinde
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) will construct 800,000 affordable homes in the next five years, announced deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during the lottery draw of Konkan Board held in Thane on Tuesday.
1 min
Govt told to act against four cops who ignored noise pollution plaint
What will it take to crack down on noise pollution in Mumbai, one of the noisiest cities in the world? What will it take for the police to show up and act?
3 mins
Fadnavis Promises ‘New Beed’ With No Criminal Activities
For the first time since the raging controversy broke over the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in December last year, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Beed district, where he presided over a public function on Wednesday.
1 min
Land sold, sons deported: Future tense for families that once thrived on farming
We had no connection with him (Rohit) for the last two weeks. I am happy that he is alive Suresh Kumar, Rohit Sharma's father
3 mins
Tirupati trust acts against 18 Christian employees
The employees were 'practising and participating non-Hindu religious activities', the order issued by TTD on February 1 said
1 min
Manipur CM, MLAs Rush to Delhi, Meet with Shah Likely
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, three ministers and four other legislators from the state left for the Capital on Wednesday amid speculation surrounding a potential meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday.
1 min
Step up the fight against terrorism in J&K, says Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday directed all security agencies to step up the fight against terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) by aiming for the goal of \"zero infiltration\" from across the border, which he said was being supported by the \"narco network\".
1 min
Guj Police on Hunt for Mastermind, 7 Others in Nicaragua Trafficking Case
The Gujarat Police criminal investigation department (CID) is still looking for the mastermind of the December 2023 human trafficking case registered after 303 Indian nationals on a chartered flight to Nicaragua were stopped in France and sent back to India.
1 min
Uttarakhand registers first live-in couple under the UCC regulations
While a couple has successfully registered under UCC, five applications are still in the process, the Uttarakhand home secretary said
1 min
One month on the road and ₹1cr later, mother-son's American dreams crash
Lovepreet Kaur and her 10-year-old son left their village in Punjab's Kapurthala district, carrying little more than hope of reuniting with her husband in America. By February 1, they would find themselves on a military transport plane back to India.
2 mins
Leave Gaza to Palestinians
Trump's proposal to develop the territory without its legitimate residents is a fraught idea
2 mins
Standing with Rushdie, protecting free speech
On August 12, 2022, a US-Lebanese citizen, Hadi Matar stabbed Salman Rushdie, now 77, multiple times when the celebrated author of Indian origin was introduced at a literary gathering in Chautauqua Institution near New York.
1 min
What the DeepSeek disruption is all about
Recently, Chinese Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek introduced its latest large language model, R1, sending shockwaves through the tech industry.
4 mins
On marriage equality, pointers from Bangkok
The day United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an executive order to erase protections given to LGBTQ+ persons in his country, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian nation and third in Asia (after Taiwan and Nepal) to legally recognise same-sex marriage.
3 mins
Lessons from history for republic of rajas
The history of monarchies remains pertinent for the modern republic: Where there are political dynasties, evils of disunity and incompetence are never far behind
4 mins
Ready for new N-deal with Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he's willing to immediately start working on a new nuclear deal with Iran that allows the country to \"peacefully grow and prosper\", seemingly softening his stance on the Islamic Republic.
1 min
Staff Offered Buyouts as CIA Aligns With Trump Priorities
The CIA is moving \"swiftly\" to align its workforce with the Trump administration's national security priorities, the agency said on Wednesday, with staff members understood to have received government buyout offers.
1 min
AI-assisted screening boosts breast cancer detection: Study
STUDY EVALUATED 105,000 WOMEN IN SWEDEN BETWEEN APR 2021 AND DEC 2022, MAKING IT THE LARGEST TRIAL OF A.I. IN MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING SO FAR
3 mins
Global warming: 2°C goal 'dead', says top scientist
Holding long-term global warming to 2°C—the fallback target of the Paris climate accord—is now \"impossible,\" according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists.
1 min
Former Google engineer indicted for stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms
US prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled an expanded 14-count indictment accusing former Google software engineer Linwei Ding of stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets to benefit two Chinese companies he was secretly working for.
1 min
Trump withdraws US from key UN bodies
President Donald Trump's proposal for the US to take over war-torn Gaza and create a \"Riviera of the Middle East\" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere has shattered US policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, sparking widespread condemnation.
2 mins
Palestinians snub Trump, vow to stay in Gaza's ruins
Gazans criticised US President Donald Trump's plan to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians elsewhere, vowing to never leave the ruins of their homes in the coastal enclave that Trump wants to turn into a \"Riviera of the Middle East\".
2 mins
India's Gold Demand Increases 5% in 2024: WGC
The total gold demand value went up by 31% at ₹5,15,390 crore in 2024, compared to ₹3,92,000 crore in 2023
1 min
Ola Electric Enters E-bike Segment With Roadster X Series
Ola Electric on Wednesday said it has forayed into the electric motorcycle segment with the launch of its Roadster X series.
1 min
India's Cash Deficit Eases After Central Bank Opens Fund Tap
The cash crunch plaguing India's banking system has more than halved after the central bank took aggressive liquidity injection measures amid faltering economic growth.
1 min
Godrej Properties sells ₹28,800 cr worth properties in 2024
THE DELHI-NCR MARKET CONTRIBUTED MAXIMUM PRE-SALES IN THE LAST CALENDAR YEAR AT ₹9,936 CRORE
1 min
JSW Energy Secures 1,600 MW Thermal Project in West Bengal
JSW Energy on Wednesday said it has secured an order to develop a 1,600 MW greenfield thermal power project in West Bengal.
1 min
Tata Power Seeks Hydro Projects To Ramp-Up Clean Energy Bets
Tata Power Co. is scouting for hydroelectric power opportunities in India and overseas as it looks to ramp up the share of renewable energy in its overall portfolio to more than half in the next 14 months.
1 min
Rupee falls 39 paise to all-time low of 87.46 against dollar
The rupee plunged 39 paise to close at an all-time low of 87.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as global trade war concerns fuelled risk aversion among investors.
1 min
Byju's directors contest NCLT ruling in NCLAT
Suspended directors of the bankrupt edtech firm Byju's have approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging a Bengaluru insolvency court's decision to reinstate its lenders as financial creditors while failing to rule on its ₹158 crore settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
2 mins
Services growth slows to more than 2-yr low in Jan
The slowdown came owing to lower demand, softer rise in sales and output
2 mins
Cummins Likely To Miss CT Due To Ankle Problem
Australia captain Pat Cummins is \"hugely unlikely\" for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday.
1 min
Good to see young Indian women cricketers have power to hit sixes
Harmanpreet Kaur wanted to \"slow down\" after relentless cricket late last year.
3 mins
Form of senior batters the focus in series vs England
The Indian team travels with less baggage now, after BCCI's recently imposed restrictions, but being able to enter the field without any mental baggage will be of far greater importance.
3 mins
World body slams 'interference' by IOA in Indian Golf Union polls
The International Golf Federation (IGF) on Wednesday came down hard on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for \"interference\" in the elections of Indian Golf Union (IGU).
1 min
Is missing left-hander a chink in India's batting?
Based on evidence of India's thrilling 2023 World Cup campaign, they have a specialist for every batting position.
3 mins
Kubbra Sait: Maha Kumbh is a spiritual fair, beyond religion and region
Actor Kubbra Sait recently visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and soaked in festive vibes. \"Being there and feeling different energies, and being with people from all over the globe, is a feeling beyond description. We get to see one India, one world at a place. Once you take a dip in the Ganga, you are full of gratitude.
1 min
'I'D LOVE TO SEE MORE ROLES WRITTEN FOR A WORKING MUM'
Genelia Deshmukh opens up on her decade-long acting break, wanting to do age-appropriate roles and managing her personal and professional life
1 min
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