Hindustan Times Pune - April 14, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025
Caste survey suggests K'taka quota shake-up
Scheduled Castes (SC) comprise more than 18% of Karnataka's population and Muslims nearly 13%, even as the dominant Vokkaligas and Lingayats make up less than 25%, a caste survey in the state has found, people aware of the matter said on Sunday, outlining the findings of a report that suggested shaking up the province's reservation matrix and pushing the overall caste-based quotas to 75%.
2 mins
Encroachments along Mutha canal spark safety concerns, demolition drive soon
Rampant encroachments along the new Mutha Right Bank Canal, which stretches from Khadakwasla to Indapur, on both sides of a 34-kilometer stretch of the 202-kilometer-long canal, particularly between Pune and Phursungi, have sparked serious safety concerns, forcing the water resources department to begin a demolition drive within a week to secure the canal and prevent a possible disaster.
1 min
Police Seal Pub in Kalyan Nagar Following Norm Violations
Members of a Group Allegedly Vandalised the Pub Property
1 min
PMC issues notice to housing societies to curb water wastage
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)'s water department has written to residential societies having members between 1,200-2,000 requesting them not to waste water and fix water tank leakages.
1 min
FDA revokes licenses of 89 chemists for norm violations
In a major crackdown, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the licenses of 89 chemists and suspended the licenses of 488 others across Pune division.
1 min
Sr Citizen Found Dead in Car, Murder Suspected
We Have Found Injury Marks on the Throat and Head. It Seems That by Using Sharp Weapons the Accused Was Killed. Gold Ornaments of the Deceased Are Also Missing, Said Police
1 min
453 Schools in Pune District Denied RTE Reimbursement
Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the fee reimbursement amount for the academic year 2023-24 has been denied to 453 schools in Pune district.
1 min
Charitable Hosp Spent ₹95 Cr, Many Fail To Utilise Full Funds
Last year, charitable hospitals in Pune districts spent ₹95.2 crore on treating patients free or at discounted rates under the Indigent Patients Fund (IPF) scheme.
2 mins
Violence against doctors and healthcare institutions a cause for concern: IMA chief
The increasing incidents of violence against doctors and healthcare institutions remain a grave concern, said Dr Dilip Bhanushali, national president, Indian Medical Association (IMA).
2 mins
More Arrests Likely As SIT Begins Probe In 580 Bogus Teachers Scam
The investigation into the recruitment of '580 bogus teachers', which cost the state exchequer over ₹100 crore, has gathered momentum with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formally beginning its probe.
1 min
British MI5 Tip-Off Led to Headley, Rana's Arrest in US
A timely tip-off from British counter-intelligence agency MI5 to their counterparts in the US led to the eventual arrest of David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana in 2009—the childhood friends turned terrorists have been accused of planning the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Indian counter-terror officials familiar with the case told HT.
3 mins
Notices to 15 mills for underpaying cane farmers
Within a month of the Maharashtra State Co-operative Sugar Factories Federation raising an alarm over a purported financial crisis in the industry, saying it was coming in the way of payment of fair and remunerative prices (FRP) to cane farmers, 15 sugar mills in the state have received notices from the sugar commissioner for paying farmers less than 60% of the FRP.
1 min
Maha Reports 34 Heatstroke Cases in 10 Days
Districts on the boil
2 mins
Saif attacker arrested based on technical leads
How Shariful Was Nabbed
2 mins
Over 2 crore drop in ridership in 2024-25 hits PMPML hard
The decline has been attributed to poorly maintained buses, inadequate facilities, and increasing preference for Metro
2 mins
Rift in Mahayuti behind Shinde-Shah meetings?
Deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde's back-to-back meetings with union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah during his Maharashtra visit have raised several eyebrows in political circles.
2 mins
CURBS IMPOSED IN SILCHAR AS STIR AGAINST WAQF ACT TURNS VIOLENT
A protest rally against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent in Silchar area of Assam on Sunday, as a clash broke out between protesters and police after the former engaged in stone pelting, officials said, adding that the district administration has since imposed prohibitory orders.
3 mins
S.I.T. Files Probe Report in Suicide of 33-Year-Old Harassed by DySP
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka Police has submitted its final report in connection with the suicide of a 33-year-old Bengaluru-based lawyer, who had accused CID deputy superintendent of police (DySP) BM Kanakalakshmi of harassment and torture during questioning in an inquiry she attended in November 2024.
1 min
Govt docs to train in soft-skills to minimise conflicts with patients
The Union health ministry's National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is planning to start a dedicated course to train doctors at government hospitals in soft skills that will help them communicate more effectively with patients and attendants and minimise the rising incidents of patient-doctor confrontation,
1 min
Oppn to discuss poll strategy on April 17
ISSUES LIKE THE CM FACE, DRAFT FOR COMMON MINIMUM PROGRAMME ARE LIKELY TO BE DISCUSSED
1 min
PM Revived India's Cooperatives: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviving the cooperatives movement in the country, after it moved \"slowly and turned almost dead\" due to policy paralysis.
2 mins
'Mamata must resign': BJP on Waqf violence; TMC hits back
A political slugfest erupted in West Bengal on Sunday over large-scale violence in Murshidabad district of the state, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding a probe by federal agencies into what it claimed to be \"persecution\" of Hindus and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) accusing the Opposition of running a \"campaign of lies\" and indulging in \"politics of incitement\".
3 mins
Minor Boy Kills 18-Year-Old While Playing With Firearm: Police
An 18-year-old pharmaceutical student was shot allegedly by his 13-year-old neighbour in Meerut on Saturday, police officers said on Sunday, adding that they have taken the boy into custody for questioning.
1 min
8 Killed, 7 Injured in Firecracker Unit Blast in Andhra Pradesh
At least eight people were killed and seven others were injured in a blaze at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, officials said.
1 min
Congress Espousing Cause of All Sections of Society
Congress national coordinator for SC, OBC, minority and Adivasi departments Koppula Raju, who is also a former IAS officer, maintains that the party's discourse on caste census and its endeavour to realise equality in society brings Dalits, tribals, backward classes and minorities to the centre stage.
3 mins
Women's role in labour force on the rise: Report
Women's participation in the labour force, the financial sector, and the overall economy has been rising, pointing to a narrowing gap with men, according to a flagship government report.
2 mins
Govt May File Review Plea on Timelines Set for Governors
The Centre is considering filing a review petition on the Supreme Court judgment setting a time frame for the President and the governors to decide on giving assent to bills passed by state legislatures, officials said on Sunday while adding that no decision has been taken yet.
2 mins
Pragmatic stand on trade with the EU
The Trump-fostered uncertainty—primarily on trade, but virtually no segment of global economy and politics is left untouched—that the world finds itself in can be advantageous for India.
1 min
A reshaping of federalism
SC's timeline for assent to state bills gives new contours to federalism, but raises key questions
2 mins
There's opportunity for India as Europe re-arms
TRANS-ATLANTIC TENSIONS AND EUROPE'S RETURN TO CLASSICAL GEOPOLITICS WILL MEAN INDIA WILL HAVE MORE OPTIONS ON THE TABLE
3 mins
Ambedkar's Swaraj & Ideal of Republicanism
Ambedkar's vision of swaraj called for a radical transformation of social and political structures in favour of the historically marginalised. However, it finds few advocates today
4 mins
Ballot: Panacea for every peril democracy faces
On Thursday, a special plane landed in the technical area of the Indira Gandhi International Airport at Palam in New Delhi.
3 mins
China's Prez Courts Southeast Asia as Trump Tariffs Bite
Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Monday as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade ties and offset the impact of huge tariffs unleashed by his US counterpart Donald Trump.
1 min
Ex-King Regrets Violence During Pro-Monarchy Protests in Nepal
Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah on Sunday expressed sorrow over the violence during last month's pro-monarchy protests in the Tinkune area of Kathmandu.
1 min
Yoon Set To Face Insurrection Trial In S Korea
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol will face his first criminal trial on Monday for insurrection after his short-lived imposition of martial law in December, which plunged the democratic country into political turmoil.
1 min
Exempted electronic items to come under 'separate tariffs': US
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday in an interview with ABC's \"This Week\" that smartphones, computers and some other electronics that won exemptions from some US tariffs will come under \"separate tariffs\", along with semiconductors that may be imposed in a month or two.
1 min
Ukraine war: 34 people killed as Russian missiles hit Sumy city
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies to put 'strong pressure' on Russia to end its war against Ukraine
2 mins
Nuke talks with US to remain 'indirect': Iran
Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday that talks with the United States slated for April 19 will remain \"indirect\" with Omani mediation, and focused solely on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions.
1 min
Hospital in Gaza Strip hit as Israel intensifies assault
An Israeli airstrike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, as the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas \"command and control centre\" operating from within the facility.
2 mins
Lower-risk customers may get to breathe easy on KYC
The Centre is working on long-awaited changes to Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, simplifying the process for lower-risk customers and tightening checks on higher-risk accounts.
2 mins
Summer travel: Visa applications up 15-20%
More Indians are travelling to Europe, North America and South East Asia to holiday amid forecasts of a torrid summer.
1 min
Hero MotoCorp Retains Top Slot in 2W Space
Hero MotoCorp maintained its leadership in the two-wheeler retail sales last fiscal with sales of over 54 lakh units amid enhanced competition in the vertical, as per the latest FADA data.
1 min
Waste-to-Energy Firm SAEL Plans to Go Public in Next 12 Months
SAEL, a firm that converts agricultural waste into clean energy, is gearing up for a public listing within the next 12 months, its chief executive officer Laxit Awla said.
1 min
FPIs Withdraw ₹31,575 Cr From Equities in Apr on US Tariff Jitters
Foreign investors have pulled out ₹31,575 crore from the country's equity markets so far this month, in the wake of turbulence emanating from sweeping tariffs imposed by the US on most nations, including India.
1 min
India's Smartphone Exports to US Have 20% Tariff Edge Over China
Export of iPhones, smartphones, tablets, laptops from India to the US will be cheaper by 20% compared to those shipped from China following the exemptions given by the Trump administration, industry body ICEA said on Sunday.
1 min
Investors Flock to Gold ETFs Amid Market Volatility
Retail investors grabbed a golden opportunity to book profits on gold in March as heightened market volatility and stock price corrections soured their return expectations from equities.
2 mins
Absent invoices may hit Ola's Q4 revenue booking
Ola was unable to generate invoices for more than half of vehicles it claims to have sold in February
2 mins
Liverpool Close In On League Crown After Thrilling Victory
Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win against West Ham, while Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou suffered more misery in a 4-2 defeat at Wolves on Sunday.
3 mins
Kohli seals RCB win after Salt leads onslaught
Phil Salt (in pic) and Jofra Archer know each other from their early years in Barbados but interestingly have never played against each other. Matchups suggested Archer would be a handful, and he was.
2 mins
India lose to China in men's recurve final in Florida WC
A dynamic and inspired Chinese trio stopped India's quest for gold in the recurve men's team final of the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Central Florida on Sunday.
1 min
Capitals run out of steam in chase
Five-time champions win by 12 runs after three run outs in the end, for only their 2nd victory of this season
3 mins
'No one owes anyone any work'
Adah Sharma's career saw a spike after the 2023 hit The Kerala Story, and now she is set to venture into South cinema again with her next trilingual film in Kannada, Tamil and Hindi.
1 min
The Blue Zone way to weight loss
How does it help in weight loss?
1 min
Are Badshah and Tara Sutaria the new couple in town? Shilpa hints so!
Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Badshah are good friends, and as per a viral video on social media, the actor might have spilled the beans on the rapper's love life.
1 min
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