Hindustan Times Pune - April 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - April 21, 2025
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April 21, 2025
SL Cops Probe as Photo of Buddha Relic Is Viral Online
Sri Lankan police on Sunday said that an investigation has begun to determine how a purported image of a sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha was captured after the photo went viral on social media.
1 min
NASA's Oldest Astronaut Back to Earth on His 70th Birthday
Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.
1 min
Fleeing a crackdown by security forces, Maoists leave behind unexploded IEDs
While the aggressive campaign to weed out Maoists from the jungles of Chhattisgarh has helped security forces gain control of Maoist bastions, the development has come at the cost of the extremists planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across the region before fleeing.
2 mins
Security concerns raised over shoddy CCTV facility
The abduction of a girl in a four-wheeler near the square of the girls' hostel at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) at around 8.30pm on Friday has raised questions about the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the campus as the facility could not capture the number plate of the vehicle.
1 min
Man Held For Impersonating Police Officer To Dupe Women, Senior Citizens
The Crime Branch Unit 6 of Pune city police on Saturday arrested a man for impersonating a police officer and looting senior citizens across the city.
1 min
Citizens, environmentalists hold stir at Mula riverbed over RFD project
Around 25 citizens and environmentalists Sunday morning protested the ongoing riverfront development (RFD) project by sitting on the Mula riverbed near Pimple Nilakh.
1 min
PMC to spend ₹15 crore on road repairs
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to spend ₹15 crore on preventive road maintenance across the city to ensure smoother roads during the monsoon season.
1 min
60 Penalized for Illegally Connecting Motors to Water Supply
The water supply department of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has taken stern action against 60 individuals for illegally connecting electric motors or water pumps directly to municipal water supply lines.
2 mins
Man Dies By Suicide Amid Probe In Wife's Murder
A man allegedly died by suicide after being linked to the murder of his wife by police.
1 min
PMPML to set up charging stations for private vehicles
In a bid to boost its dwindling revenue, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is now planning to offer electric charging services for private vehicles.
1 min
Thopte to Join BJP on April 22
Sangram Thopte, Congress leader and former MLA from Bhor constituency in Pune district, said on Sunday that he would join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to ensure development in his area.
1 min
Hospital staffer held for abetting suicide of Dr Shirish Walsangkar
A staff member of the SP Institute of Neurosciences was arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of renowned physician Dr Shirish Walsangkar.
1 min
Man Killed in Katraj Over Land Dispute
A 26-year-old youth was brutally murdered following a land dispute in Katraj in the early hours of Sunday.
1 min
Two Held For Vehicle Theft; 10 Stolen Bikes Recovered
The Vimantal police have arrested two individuals involved in a series of motorcycle thefts and recovered 10 stolen two-wheelers valued at approximately ₹7 lakh from their possession.
1 min
State Govt Looking To Set Up Crop Insurance Trust
The Maharashtra government is exploring the possibility of setting up a state-run crop insurance trust to provide direct financial assistance to farmers affected by natural calamities such as floods, excessive rainfall and drought.
1 min
Cash on wheels: ATM facility planned on Deccan Queen Express
Central Railway is all set to install an ATM machine on the iconic Deccan Queen Express, which runs between Pune and Mumbai.
1 min
FIR against city doctor sparks anger among med fraternity
IMA, city doctors question police action against Dr Sushrut Ghaisas in death of 37-year-old woman
3 mins
'Thackerays' reunion doesn't imply alliance'
A day after talking about a possible patch-up between the warring cousins, MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande said that coming together did not always imply an electoral alliance.
2 mins
Anurag Kashyap Booked Over His Post On Brahmins
An FIR was registered against film director Anurag Kashyap at Bajaj Nagar police station in Rajasthan for his remarks on Brahmins on X, an officer said on Sunday.
1 min
Three-Language Policy, NEET, NEP Aim to 'Impose' Hindi in TN: DYCM
The idea behind the three-language policy, NEET, and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre is to \"impose\" Hindi in Tamil Nadu, deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Sunday.
1 min
Bengal Violence: 4th Accused Held in Bengal Riots Case; Political Slugfest Rages On
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of two people in violence-hit Murshidabad district earlier this month, police said on Sunday, even as political slugfest over the anti-Waqf law protests continued, with the opposition BJP alleging that the violence was a \"state-sponsored terrorism\" under the Mamata Banerjee-led government.
1 min
Elon Musk's mother marks 77th birthday, unveils translated book
While Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to visit India later this year following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his mother, Maye Musk, was in Mumbai to mark her 77th birthday.
1 min
People in PoK Will Soon Demand Their Merger With India
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that residents of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will soon seek their integration with India.
1 min
Retd K'taka DGP found dead at home, wife 'prime suspect'
Former director general of Karnataka police, Om Prakash, was found dead with stab wounds at his Bengaluru residence on Sunday, officials said, adding that his wife, a key suspect in the case, has been detained for questioning.
2 mins
Bhandari Challenges ED Plea Calling Him Fugitive
Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari has opposed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea before a Delhi court seeking to declare him a \"fugitive\" in connection to a black money case, claiming that his stay in the UK was legal since his extradition to India was denied by the London high court.
1 min
Vance to arrive in India today; to meet PM, discuss trade ties
US Vice President JD Vance is set to arrive in New Delhi with his family on Monday for a three-day visit that will include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with ongoing trade negotiations expected to figure in the talks.
2 mins
Ex-Speaker's death: FIR against fake doctor, hospital management
SHUKLA, THEN A CONGRESS MLA FROM KOTA SEAT, DIED IN 2006 AT THE PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN BILASPUR
1 min
'Waris Punjab De' Plotting to Kill Me, Amit Shah: Minister Bittu
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements linked to \"Waris Punjab De\" outfit—whose chief is radical preacher Amritpal Singh—were plotting to assassinate him and other political leaders in Punjab.
1 min
Trade War, Tariff Hikes and India's Silver Lining
The Donald Trump administration announced a host of sweeping tariff hikes with every single one of America's trading partners.
2 mins
ED's Herald case aims to intimidate Cong: Kharge
THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE HAS NAMED THE GANDHIS AS ACCUSED IN ITS CHARGE SHEET
2 mins
BJD eyes opportunity in federal politics
Naveen Patnaik's election as the president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the ninth time offers a reading of the problems nagging the party for some time now.
1 min
Right language for Sena revival
Thackeray clan spots an opportunity to resurrect political fortunes in linguistic nationalism
2 mins
Adolescence becoming uncharted waters now
Any parents whose children are at present nine or 10 years of age will shortly find themselves in an unknown territory.
3 mins
In Murshidabad riot, rerun of an old story
Only the faces of the perpetrators and the victims change, the failure of the state and statements of the leaders are the same
3 mins
Cloud over the voluntary carbon market's survival
When it comes to carbon pricing, the two most talked about instruments are the emissions trading scheme (ETS) and the carbon tax.
3 mins
Pope Francis Emerges From Convalescence On Easter
Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter, on Sunday, to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.
2 mins
Record Early Voting Numbers Ahead Of Apr 28 Canada Elections
Canada's election authority said on Saturday that high early turnout was a sign of \"enthusiasm for the ballot\" in an election campaign overshadowed by tensions with its American neighbour.
1 min
Russia and Ukraine Row Over Easter Truce Breach
Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of violating an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2 mins
Gaza rescuers: Israeli strikes kill 25 people
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes since dawn on Sunday have killed at least 25 people across the Gaza Strip, including women and children.
1 min
Pro-monarchist RPP protests in restricted area of Kathmandu
Hundreds of leaders and cadres of Nepal's pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a protest rally on Sunday near the Prime Minister's official residence and the Parliament building, demanding reinstatement of the monarchy and establishing the Himalayan nation as a Hindu state.
1 min
Protesters rally against Trump across US cities
Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the US on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals.
2 mins
Automobile Exports Up 19% in FY25: Siam
Automobile exports from India rose by 19% to over 53 lakh units in FY25 driven by robust demand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in the overseas markets.
1 min
Top IT Cos' Results Trail Expectations Amid Tariff Woes
India's top-rung IT services companies TCS, Infosys, and Wipro disappointed with their March quarter and full year FY25 scorecards on multiple counts and collectively signaled heightened caution up ahead, as macro uncertainties compounded by global trade woes eroded sentiments and weighed on business outlook.
2 mins
NSE Added 84 Lakh New Demat Accounts in FY25
India's capital markets witnessed remarkable retail participation in FY25, with over 84 lakh new active demat accounts added on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a 20.5% year-on-year increase, taking the total tally to 4.92 crore.
1 min
UP Govt to Install 8 Lakh Solar Rooftop Plants by March 2027
The Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious target of installing 8 lakh solar rooftop plants across the state by March 2027, under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, an official statement said on Sunday.
1 min
MTNL Defaults on Bank Loans Worth ₹8,346 Cr
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth ₹8,346.24 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing.
1 min
India's energy storage sector to attract ₹4.79 lakh cr by 2032
India's energy storage sector is likely to attract ₹4.79 lakh crore investment by 2032, industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said on Sunday.
2 mins
Sebi Mulls Higher MF Limits in REITs, InvITs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed enhancing investment limits for mutual funds (MFs) in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)—in a move that will potentially boost the real estate and infrastructure sectors and diversify investment avenues.
2 mins
Cognizant Becomes First IT Co to Call Out Risk From GCCs
Firm's annual report acknowledges rising competition from in-house tech arms
2 mins
Pant's 'madness' is missing this IPL season
Pant in IPL Rishabh Pant has scored 106 runs at an average of 15.14 and a strike-rate 98.14 in 8 games this season for the LSG
3 mins
Accuracy, variations crucial to Prasidh's comeback run
It's tough being a fast bowler as injury setbacks are a part of a career you have chosen. And Prasidh Krishna has had more than his share of setbacks.
3 mins
Rohit rediscovers touch, MI steamroll jaded CSK
The former Mumbai Indians skipper hits an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls to guide his team to a nine-wicket win over Super Kings
3 mins
Kohli, Padikkal Lead Chase After Bowlers Rock Punjab Kings
After recording two wins in two matches, Punjab Kings (PBKS) should have been riding high on momentum and form going into their last home match at the Punjab Cricket Association Mullanpur Stadium to make it three out of three.
2 mins
Liverpool Made to Wait for Title Despite Victory
Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title as his late strike sealed a 1-0 win that relegated Leicester after Arsenal's 4-0 rout of Ipswich delayed the leaders' coronation.
1 min
Playing the 'broken' woman, no more exciting, want quality roles: Kalki
In 2009, when Kalki Koechlin played a student reeling from an MMS scandal in Dev D, it was captivating and refreshing to see a character who refuses to let society shame her into submission.
1 min
Be a complete woman in your own self and then be a mom
Richa Chadha; (inset) the post shared by her on social media
1 min
'We've forgotten how to make films where audiences whistle and clap'
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt believes that the recent box-office failures of Bollywood films stem from the industry's shift away from massy movies.
1 min
Florence Pugh admits being 'tricky' to date amid Finn Cole romance rumours — but she's working on it!
Florence Pugh has admitted she is difficult to be in a relationship due to her busy schedule.
1 min
'I Was Beginning To Believe That Work Had Dried Up'
Dia Mirza feels that in cinema, offers often disappear for women from the age of 35 to 48, and is glad that OTT has given these actors a new voice
1 min
There's a difference between content creators and actors; that should be kept in mind, says Aadil
Aadil Zafar Khan made his acting debut on the big screen with Shikara (2020). However, it is on OTT that he has found footing as an artiste.
1 min
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