Hindustan Times Pune - May 07, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - May 07, 2025
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May 07, 2025
Behind the Composition of Collegium Picks
Of the 221 Judges Recommended, 167 Are from the General Category, 39 Are OBCs, 8 Are SCs and 7 Are STs
3 mins
17-YEAR-OLD STUDENT DIES BY SUICIDE AT HOME
A 17-year-old student of Sonawane Mala near Rahu village in Yavat allegedly died by suicide after reportedly performing poorly in the State Board's High School Certificate Class 12 exams.
1 min
PMC Launches Pilot Project for E-Pushcarts in Waste Collection
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), in collaboration with SWACH Cooperative and Kashtakari Panchayat, has launched a pilot project for electric pushcarts aimed at easing the physical strain on waste pickers.
1 min
4 Cases of Chain Snatching in Single Day: Cops
Four cases of chain snatching were lodged in the city on May 5, said police.
1 min
SC paves way for local body polls, but questions remain
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the path for elections to 687 urban and rural local bodies in Maharashtra, some of which haven't had any elected representatives for over five years and are ruled by state government-appointed administrators due to ongoing litigation over reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and delimitation exercises.
5 mins
After 2 months, environment dept clears only 5 of 43 water bodies
As thick layers of water hyacinth continue to blanket several rivers and lakes in the city, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department has raised alarms over the slow pace of their removal.
1 min
Security Drill in City Today, No Need to Panic
As a part of nationwide mock drill to assess emergency preparedness, the Pune district administration has identified three locations where a similar exercise will be conducted on Wednesday.
2 mins
Decision Taken After Review Of Khadakwasla Dam Water Stock, Says Official
Decision Taken After Review Of Khadakwasla Dam Water Stock, Says Official
1 min
PMC Seizes Illegal Water Connections in Viman Nagar
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched a crackdown on illegal water connections and electric pumps in the Viman Nagar area as part of its city-wide effort to curb water misuse.
1 min
Pre-Arrest Bail for Cardiologist Dr Lekha Pathak
The sessions court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to cardiologist Dr Lekha Pathak, who was booked for allegedly obtaining the pension of the late Ramrao Adik, claiming to be his widow.
1 min
Parakeet gets fresh lease of life after rare procedure
Rescued from illegal captivity in Ahmednagar district around the middle of April 2025 by the forest department, an injured and severely malnourished rose-ringed parakeet was admitted to the Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in Bavdhan, Pune, where the bird got a fresh lease of life following a rare procedure to fit a prosthetic upper beak to it.
2 mins
HC pulls up police for 'copy-paste culture'
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court on Tuesday took suo motu (on its own) cognisance of the \"copy-paste\" culture among investigating officers while recording witness statements.
1 min
State Govt Announces Initiatives Dedicated To Ahilyadevi Holkar
A progressive queen known for her administrative prowess, she has remained an icon of the Dhangar community
2 mins
IAF to conduct two-day combat exercise
DRILL WILL INVOLVE ASSETS FROM AIRBASES SPREAD ACROSS RAJASTHAN, GUJARAT, HARYANA AND UTTAR PRADESH
2 mins
PM cancelled J&K visit due to intel: Kharge; BJP hits back
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his Kashmir visit after \"receiving an intelligence report\" three days before the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
2 mins
Pak Intruder Arrested Along LoC in Poonch
A 26-year-old Pakistani national was arrested along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
1 min
Pakistan Set To Increase Defence Spending By 18% In Budget: Report
The Pakistan government has endorsed an 18% increase in defence spending to over ₹2.5 trillion in the next budget due to tensions with India, according to a media report on Tuesday.
1 min
Pakistani nationals on long-term visas asked to reapply by July 10
APPLICATION FORM FOR REAPPLYING FOR LTV WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE PORTAL FROM MAY 10 TO JULY 10, THE MHA SAID
2 mins
Qatar extends support to India's fight against terror
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, conveyed his condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack and extended full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India's fight against terrorism during a telephonic conversation on Tuesday.
2 mins
Why Israel's plan to occupy Gaza is flawed
Israel's Cabinet has approved a plan to launch an \"intensive\" operation in Gaza and seize territory.
1 min
India's America-China-Pakistan test of balance
New Delhi is exhibiting maximum flexibility with DC, restoring normalcy with limits with Beijing, and preparing for an aggressive posture with Rawalpindi
4 mins
Time to reimagine the idea of the Indus itself
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON THE INDUS MUST START AT THE BASIN AND THE SUB-BASIN LEVELS, GIVEN THAT IT IS THE RIPARIAN STAKEHOLDER WHO HAS THE HIGHEST STAKES IN SHIFTING THE GRAMMAR OF SECURITISATION
4 mins
Link West Marks India's Strategic Pivot in West Asia
India's engagement with West Asia during the tenure of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been strategic and deeply pragmatic, anchored in a multipolar vision that elevates India from a peripheral actor to a pivotal influencer in the region.
3 mins
B'DESH'S AILING FORMER PREMIER RETURNS HOME
Ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to Bangladesh on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment in London, drawing large crowds of flag-waving supporters and reigniting the opposition's call for national elections.
1 min
NZ Premier Suggests Social Media Ban for U-16s
New Zealand's prime minister, on Tuesday, proposed banning children under-16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.
1 min
Pulitzer Prizes: NYT Bags 4, New Yorker 3
The New York Times (NYT) won four Pulitzer Prizes and the New Yorker three on Monday for journalism in 2024 that touched on topics like the fentanyl crisis, the US military and last summer's assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
1 min
Israel Pummels Yemen Airport in Retaliation Against Houthi Attack
Israeli warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Houthis that targeted Israel's main airport.
1 min
Jagmeet Singh steps down as NDP leader
Jagmeet Singh's tenure as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) formally came to an end on Monday evening as his interim replacement was chosen by the party.
1 min
Ukraine Targets Moscow With Drones As Putin Prepares To Host World Leaders
A Ukrainian drone attack forced Moscow to close its airports for several hours, Russian officials said on Tuesday, before President Vladimir Putin will host several leaders to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
1 min
Pakistan Blames India for Blast That Kills 7 Soldiers
Seven Pakistan army soldiers were killed on Tuesday when their vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device, Pakistan's military said, blaming arch rival India for the attack.
1 min
Will dictate tariff levels for US trading partners
US President Donald Trump said he would dictate tariff levels for US trading partners looking to avoid higher duties, appearing to move away from the idea that he would engage in back-and-forth negotiations.
2 mins
After overcoming historic loss, Merz becomes chancellor
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded on Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic loss in the first round of voting threatened the new government's promises of stability.
1 min
OpenAI dials back restructuring plan, non-profit to retain control
OpenAI has dialed back a significant restructuring plan, with its non-profit parent retaining control in a move that is likely to limit CEO Sam Altman's power over the pioneering maker of ChatGPT.
1 min
Alembic Pharma Reports 12% Fall In Q4 Profit On Tax Expense
Pharmaceuticals Alembic reported a 12% fall in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by a deferred tax expense that offset the impact of strong sales in its key US and domestic markets.
1 min
April Diesel Exports Likely Hit Lowest Level in Over a Decade
India's diesel exports likely hit their lowest level in over a decade in April as major exporter Reliance cut refining output for maintenance at a time when domestic demand was robust, trade sources and analysts said.
1 min
Apple to Manufacture All Phones in India in a Few Years: Scindia
Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said investment in India at present makes economic sense for every original equipment manufacturer, as he cited the example of US smart devices major Apple's decision to source a majority of the iPhones sold in the US from the country.
1 min
Jio Finance Plans Debut Rupee Bond Sale of $118 Million
Jio Finance Ltd., a shadow lender owned by Asia's richest businessman Mukesh Ambani, is planning to raise as much as ₹1,000 crore ($118 million) in the onshore market through its first ever bond sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min
Bank of Baroda Lending Income, Margins Decline; Shares Slide
Shares of India's Third-Largest State-Run Lender by Assets, Fell Over 10% After the Results
1 min
New Satcom Rules Key to Cross-Border Security Issues
Guidelines issued this week for satellite internet services companies address crucial cross-border security issues, including from Pakistan, minister of state for communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, said on Tuesday.
1 min
Services sector picks up in Apr on new businesses
India's services sector rebounded in April after a March slowdown, driven by increases in new business and output, a private survey showed on Tuesday.
2 mins
Moody's Cuts India GDP Forecast to 6.3% for 2025
Economies globally to see slowdown due to heightened US policy uncertainty and trade curbs, says the agency
2 mins
Virat, Rohit can play as long as they are performing: Gambhir
Not long after India's 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar trophy, the discussions around a rift between coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma were growing.
2 mins
GT beat Mumbai and rain despite Bumrah's strikes
Titans score the 15 off one over after a 2nd rain break to win against MI and go top of the points table
3 mins
Zhao Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion
Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with an 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.
1 min
IPL's Growing Popularity Increases Threat to Tests
As the IPL and other leagues continue to grow, concerns increase about Test cricket. It's not strictly this versus that, but the success of one raises red flags for the other.
3 mins
Anahat ready for her Worlds debut
Anahat Singh is a busy girl. Between reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, writing her Class 11 exams, catching up with family and painting, the 17-year-old is also gearing up for her first senior World Squash Championships.
2 mins
Virat Blocked Me After Avneet Kaur Joke, His Fans Abusing My Family: Rahul Vaidya
Singer Rahul Vaidya claims that Virat Kohli has blocked him on social media after he commented on the recent buzz about the cricketer liking a post dedicated to actor Avneet Kaur.
1 min
Pat Cummins lights up social media despite SRH IPL exit
Even though Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) ended on Monday night, social media went gaga over Pat Cummins' spirited spell with the ball.
1 min
Demi Lovato sparks Ozempic buzz again
Actor-singer Demi Lovato was in the news for her dramatic weight loss, with some commenters speculating the controversial use of diabetes drug Ozempic.
1 min
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi Announce Pregnancy After 1.5 Years of Marriage
Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in 2023.
1 min
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