Hindustan Times Pune - April 24, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
'30-MINUTE DELAY SAVED OUR LIVES': 28 TOURISTS FROM KOLHAPUR, SANGLI ESCAPE ATTACK
A group of 28 tourists from Kolhapur and Sangli narrowly escaped the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday in which 26 tourists were killed—thanks to a delay in their scheduled horse rides.
1 min
Bodies of victims set to return; last rites today
A pall of grief engulfed Pune Airport as the mortal remains of the two city residents—Santosh Jagdale, 54, and Kaustubh Ganbote, 50—who were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, are set to arrive at 4:25 am on Thursday, instead of the initially scheduled 11 pm on Wednesday, due to delays.
1 min
No Language Imposition Under NEP 2020: State Education Minister Bhuse
The Maharashtra government, which had made the Hindi language mandatory in schools from Class 1, now seems to have softened its stance.
1 min
Two Booked For Beating Dog To Near-Death; Canine Critical
Two persons have been booked for allegedly trapping a pet dog inside a bag and beating it to near-death with sticks, pipes and stones, the Lashkar police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Tourists from city struggle to get home, govt to arrange special flights amid uncertainty
Panic and uncertainty have gripped hundreds of tourists from Pune and other parts of Maharashtra following the terror attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday which has left them stranded in Jammu and Kashmir.
5 mins
At 43.6°C, Lohegaon Logs Season's Highest Temp
Continuing the trend of above-normal average temperatures, Lohegaon on Wednesday logged a maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded this season at the station.
1 min
Power Outage Hits Parvati, Kothrud After Snag in Jejuri Kondhwa Line
A technical snag in the Jejuri-Kondhwa 220 kV transmission line triggered a widespread power outage in several parts of the city, including Katraj, Parvati, Padmavati, and Kothrud on Wednesday.
1 min
PMC scraps ₹200 cr tender for flood protection walls
State government failed to release the promised funds six months after the tendering process was initiated
2 mins
How the 'haldi-kunku' cuisine reflected women's social standing
The nationalist movement was characterized by a strain of Hindu revivalism in Colonial India, where political agitation often centered at religious festivals.
5 mins
Docs save preterm baby diagnosed with rare condition
In a rare and challenging case, doctors at Ankura Hospital in Aundh have successfully treated a preterm baby diagnosed with Rotavirus-related Encephalitis—a condition that can lead to serious brain complications if not diagnosed early.
1 min
FTII Gets Deemed University Status, Can Now Award Degrees
In a landmark decision, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune has been granted the status of a 'Deemed University' under the 'distinct category' by the Central Government today.
1 min
121 Graduates From AFMC Commissioned Into Armed Forces
Vice-Admiral Sarin Urged the Newly-Commissioned Officers to Uphold the Highest Standards of Service and Commitment to the Nation
1 min
Oppn slams 'failure' of Centre, calls for more accountability
Top Opposition leaders condemned the terror attack at Pahalgam and condoled the death of 26 people, although some of them also questioned the Union government's previous claims on the return of normalcy to the Valley and pointed to the obvious intelligence and security failure highlighted by a terror strike in one of the region's tourist hotspots.
1 min
'He confronted terrorists': Kin of local guide killed in attack
A large number of villagers assembled outside the house of 28-year-old Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the pony guide, who was the only local, and also the only Muslim, killed along with 25 tourists at Baisaran on Tuesday afternoon.
1 min
Not only perpetrators, will also get those behind the scenes: Rajnath vows action
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday articulated India's resolve to soon strike back at not only those who carried out the horrific Pahalgam attack but also their handlers as security forces intensified their hunt for the Pakistan-backed terror squad that melted into mountain jungles after killing 26 tourists.
3 mins
Heard Gunshots For 15 Mins: Bihar Food Seller Vows Never To Return
Hours before at least 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, Abu Basar — who hails from Bihar's Araria, and runs a food stall at the exit gate of the meadow where the attack happened — had spoken to three of his cousins in his village and encouraged them to board the next train to Kashmir and come to Pahalgam for work.
1 min
Police release sketches of three men
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday announced a cash reward of ₹20 lakh for providing information about the terrorists who gunned down 26 tourists near Pahalgam town a day ago and released three sketches of the suspected attackers as authorities stepped up their search for the men behind the brazen terror strike.
2 mins
3 Pak nationals, 2 Kashmiris among 5 terrorists identified
Investigators on Wednesday identified five terrorists who carried out the deadly attack near Pahalgam town a day ago, including three Pakistani nationals and two residents of Jammu and Kashmir, as authorities stepped up efforts to nab the perpetrators of the worst terror strike to rock the region in nearly two decades.
1 min
'Digital footprints suggest Pak hand'
Indian intelligence agencies have traced the digital footprints of the Pahalgam attackers to safehouses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi, establishing Pakistan's hand in the attacks and indicating the use of a remote control room, much like the one that was used in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, highly placed officials directly involved in the probe said.
1 min
Barring Pakistan, Countries Join In To Slam Attack
China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan on Wednesday joined India's neighbours in condemning the terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, with most countries reiterating their commitment to fight terrorism.
1 min
Digital footprints suggest Pak hand
Indian intelligence agencies have traced the digital footprints of the Pahalgam attackers to safehouses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi, establishing Pakistan's hand in the attacks and indicating the use of a remote control room, much like the one that was used in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, highly placed officials directly involved in the probe said.
3 mins
LeT offshoot TRF known for targeting migrants, tourists
MHA BANNED TRF UNDER UAPA IN JANUARY 2023. ITS COMMANDER, SAJJAD GUL, WAS DECLARED A TERRORIST IN 2022
2 mins
New images show execution-style killings of tourists
Baisaran, a two-kilometer-long picturesque meadow surrounded by dense pine and kail forests turned into a theatre of terror on Tuesday for scores of tourists who were enjoying the lush greens when four to five Pakistan-backed terrorists opened automatic fire on them, turning a dream vacation into a nightmare.
2 mins
65 Foreign Terrorists From 3 Outfits Active in J&K, Say Officials
At least 65 foreign terrorists hailing from three different terror outfits are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), security officials said on Wednesday, as the focus of counter-terror operations in the restive region moved to infiltration in the aftermath of the brazen Pahalgam terror attack.
2 mins
The good news for India in IMF outlook
India will continue to be the world's fastest-growing economy by a distance, according to the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook (WEO).
1 min
After Pahalgam, the just response
The political and security establishments must work closely to pin responsibility on the perpetrators of the attack and punish them
2 mins
India Needs To Have More Ambitious Renewable Goals
India's electricity demand is soaring, driven by economic growth and upcoming drivers for demand, including from cooling, industry, green hydrogen, and mobility (electric vehicles).
4 mins
Unfinished agenda of the country's urban governance
Political oversight of executive power is a fundamental principle of India's parliamentary democracy.
3 mins
84% of World's Coral Reefs Hit by Worst Bleaching Event on Record
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesday.
1 min
Arab mediators work on long-term truce as Israeli strike kills 23
An overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people, as Arab mediators worked on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would include a five-to-seven-year truce and the release of all remaining hostages, officials said on Wednesday.
1 min
ChatGPT chief: OpenAI would buy Google's Chrome browser
\"Yes, we would, as would many other parties,\" Nick Turley, OpenAI's ChatGPT chief said in response to a question about whether the company would seek to buy Google's browser.
2 mins
China's Xi: Tariffs, Trade Wars Hurt Economic Order
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that tariffs and trade wars undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, hurt the multilateral trading system and impact the world economic order, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
1 min
Meta's Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms' Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking and eased curbs on discussions of contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity.
2 mins
Ukraine deal 'very close': Trump; slams Zelensky's Crimea stance
US President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the Ukraine war was \"very close\" on Wednesday but hit out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over his refusal to formally cede Crimea to Russia.
2 mins
Musk to scale back work with DOGE as Tesla profits drop
Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced on Tuesday as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71% drop in first-quarter profits.
1 min
Luxury buys above ₹10 lakh to now attract 1% TCS
People buying luxury items such as wrist watches, art pieces, coins, stamps, sunglasses, handbags, sportswear and footwear priced above ₹10 lakh will have to pay 1% tax that will be collected by the seller on behalf of the government, termed as 'tax collected at source' or TCS.
2 mins
Govt May Ask PSBs To Clear 30-40% Unclaimed Deposits
RBI GUIDELINES, EFFECTIVE 1 APRIL, REQUIRE BANKS TO DISPLAY DETAILS OF UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS, ALONG WITH A PUBLIC SEARCH FEATURE ON WEBSITES
1 min
Business Activity Rises to 8-Month High in April
India's private sector business activity, as seen in the Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), rose to an 8-month high of 60 in April from the final reading of 59.5 in March, according to data released by S&P Global on Wednesday.
1 min
American oil giants offshore engineering jobs to India: Report
Major oil companies including Chevron and BP are increasingly offshoring specialized white-collar positions to lower-cost labor markets such as India while cutting thousands of jobs elsewhere, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
1 min
Despite Downgrades, India Set to Lead Global Growth: Govt
India continues to enhance its role as a key driver of global economic activities with reforms in infrastructure, innovation, and financial inclusion, the Union finance ministry said on Wednesday amid downward revisions of global growth forecasts by two international agencies.
2 mins
MPC Members Flag Tariff Impact on India's Growth
Worries about the global tariff war hung over the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) meeting earlier this month, minutes of the meeting released on Wednesday showed.
2 mins
Delhi's move for hybrid sops rattles EV makers
Firms which invested heavily in battery tech fear that other states may follow
2 mins
Boult, Rohit Crush Sunrisers, Mumbai Jump to Third Place
A fine all-round performance from Mumbai Indians saw the Hardik Pandya-led side cruise to seven-wicket win
3 mins
DP World India to debut at DGC
The Delhi Golf Club (DGC) will host DP World Tour's latest offering later this year with a record prize purse of $4 million, making DP World India Championship the most expensive golf tournament ever played in India.
1 min
As KKR slide down the table, Andre Russell emerges as their face of selection dilemma
Gratitude can be a potent motivation till it starts running on fumes.
3 mins
Man City go third after dramatic win
Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange because Manchester City don't score as many late goals as their Premier League rivals.
1 min
Humpy Wins in Pune for Her Record Eighth Grand Prix Title
Koneru Humpy arrived for the final round of the Pune Grand Prix on Wednesday with the White pieces and a win on her mind.
1 min
Not just Neeraj: Can our javelin throwers challenge the world?
India can have a maximum of four javelin throwers at the world championships in Tokyo but only reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra is a confirmed starter.
3 mins
Rishabh Pant loses cool at Zaheer Khan after new low for LSG
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant did not have a favourable reunion with his former team, Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
1 min
After NCW summons, Elvish apologises for his racist remarks against Chum Darang
YouTuber Elvish Yadav was recently summoned by the National Commission for Women (NCW) for his racist remarks against actor Chum Darang. On April 22, Elvish appeared at the NCW office and issued an apology for his comments.
1 min
Punjab Man Booked For Tiger Death Threat Hoax
A case has been filed against a 35-year-old man hailing from Punjab for allegedly giving false information regarding a 'death threat' to Tiger Shroff.
1 min
Hailey Gets Candid About Struggles With Ovarian Cysts
Model-businesswoman Hailey Rhode Bieber took to Instagram to share a health update with her followers.
1 min
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