Hindustan Times Pune - May 15, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune - May 15, 2025
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In this issue
May 15, 2025
Away from hostile borders, bustards find home in Ajmer
Two days after Pakistan launched drones and missiles targeting various locations in India — most were brought down by India's air defence system — India moved some precious cargo from Jaisalmer, around 10km from the Pakistan border, to Ajmer, roughly 500km to the east.
3 mins
PMC's failing record in water meter installation amid opposition from citizens
Facing strong resistance from residents, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has warned that it may be forced to cut water connections if citizens continue to oppose the installation of water meters under the city's ambitious 24x7 equitable water supply scheme.
1 min
Container driver runs over traffic cop; held
A container driver knocked down a 41-year-old traffic police constable trying to stop the heavy vehicle near Karla Phata on the Mumbai-Pune highway in Wadgaon Maval area on Tuesday night, an official said on Wednesday.
1 min
PMC's failing record in water meter installation amid opposition from citizens
With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting above-average rainfall this year, Pune divisional commissioner Dr Chandrakant Pulkundwar on Wednesday called a meeting to review monsoon preparedness.
3 mins
Three years later, central team approves location for Metropolitan Surveillance Unit
According to officials, MSU project is part of centre's pilot project under the integrated disease surveillance programme with the latter funding it
2 mins
PCMC, NHAI to upgrade service roads along NH48 in Pimpri-Chinchwad
AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN, ROAD WILL BE WIDENED TO 24 METRES TO DECONGEST THE HIGHWAY AND IMPROVE TRAFFIC MOVEMENT
1 min
Man Arrested For Sending Bomb Threats To Sassoon Hospital
The Bund Garden police on Tuesday late night arrested an individual for sending bomb threat messages to Sassoon General Hospital.
1 min
Rush Hour for FYJC, Diploma Course Admissions in Maha
Of the 442 Students from Urdu-Medium Schools, 432 Were Successful
2 mins
21 Booked for Wildlife Poaching; Four Accused in Police Custody
Acting on a tip-off, the Junnar forest department has arrested 21 persons involved in wildlife poaching during a coordinated raid in a reserve forest area in Hadsar village, Junnar tehsil.
2 mins
Flailing Sena (UBT), NCP (SP)'s outreach ahead of polls
Reunion buzz among two factions of the state's once powerful parties — the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) — is gathering pace in anticipation of elections to 687 urban and rural local bodies later this year.
5 mins
Europeans love for hill stations set foot on Mahabaleshwar
The Ladies of Mahabaleshwar Have strawberries for tea. And as for cream and sugar, They add them lavishly; But Poona! Oh, in Poona, Their hearts are likely to break For while the butter's melting The flies eat up the cake.
4 mins
MP min booked for remarks on Col Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah was booked on charges of endangering sovereignty and promoting enmity between groups on Wednesday, hours after the MP high court took suo motu cognisance of controversial remarks made by him on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and asked the police to register a first information report (FIR).
2 mins
IMF Disburses 2nd Tranche of $1.023 Bn to Pak
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed a second tranche of special drawing rights worth 760 million ($1.023 billion) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme for Pakistan, the nation's central bank said on Wednesday.
3 mins
India, Pak exchange detained soldiers
India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged one detained soldier each at the Wagah-Attari border, officials aware of the matter said.
1 min
Indians sour on Turkey, Azerbaijan after conflict
India's relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are facing significant strain in the aftermath of New Delhi's military confrontation with Pakistan.
2 mins
Remove merchandise carrying Pakistan flags
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Walmart-owned Flipkart, directing them to remove merchandise featuring Pakistani flags from their platforms, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
1 min
CDS, 3 service chiefs brief President on op
The chief of the defence staff and the three service chiefs on Wednesday briefed President Droupadi Murmu on how Operation Sindoor was planned and executed during May 7-10 with minimum collateral damage, and the goals achieved as India's direct military response to the Pahalgam terror attack unfolded in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said.
1 min
Indigenous Akashteer Integral in Thwarting Pak Aerial Attacks
A locally developed air defence control and reporting system, called Akashteer, emerged as the centrepiece of India's air defence grid during the May 7-10 military confrontation with Pakistan involving fighter jets, missiles, armed drones, and fierce artillery and rocket duels; it punctured multiple waves of Pakistani aerial attacks on Indian military installations, airbases and civilian areas by guaranteeing prompt detection and targeting of the incoming threats, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.
2 mins
China, Turkey media handles blocked on X over 'anti-India' posts
TURKISH PREZ EXPRESSED SOLIDARITY WITH PAK, PROMPTING CALLS ON INDIAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST TURKEY
1 min
India Team Briefs UN Sanctions Panel On TRF's Terror Activities
Indian officials briefed the monitoring team of the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee on the activities of The Resistance Front (TRF), the group behind the Pahalgam terror attack, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
1 min
Former defence secretary appointed UPSC chairman
Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar has been appointed the new chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to a government order issued on Tuesday late night.
1 min
UP to bear education expenses of boy hit in school: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to bear the expenses of the education of a Muslim child from Muzaffarnagar who was slapped multiple times by his classmates at their teacher's behest in 2023.
2 mins
Arunachal Okays Joint Venture for 5 New Hydropower Projects
The Location and the Meeting Carried Symbolic Heft, Coming Just Days After China Released New Names for Places in the State
2 mins
An expansive idea of justice
Justice BR Gavai's elevation as CJI is a moment to reflect on equity and representation in the judiciary
2 mins
To fix Delhi's water services, look at its power reform story
An Autonomous Water Utility with Empowered Professional Leadership, Strong Accountability Systems, and Requisite Funding is What Delhi Needs
4 mins
Why, and how, a new Kashmir must be built
The Kashmir story must move from one of endless conflict management to one of purposeful nation-building
4 mins
New Delhi can't drop the ball on the art of the New Deal
In a strategic pause on May 12, the US and China resolved to reduce tariffs on their goods temporarily, taking a new turn in the escalating trade war between the two.
3 mins
Israeli Bombardment Across Gaza Kills at Least 80 People
Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages.
1 min
U.S. JUDGE ORDERS RELEASE OF INDIAN RESEARCHER DETAINED OVER HAMAS TIES
A US judge ordered the release from custody on Wednesday of an Indian researcher at a top American university who is facing possible deportation for alleged ties with Hamas group.
1 min
Uncertainty looms as Russia silent on Putin's participation in key talks
Ukraine-Russia war
1 min
1 Killed, at Least 10 Wounded in Grenade Attack on Pro-Army Rally in Pakistan
QUETTA: A suspected militant on a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at participants of a pro-army rally in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding 10 others, police and hospital officials said.
1 min
Tesla Board Explores New Pay Deal for CEO Elon Musk
Tesla's board has formed a special committee to review CEO Elon Musk's compensation, which could result in a new stock options package, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
1 min
QATAR'S OFFER OF LUXURY JET TO TRUMP ALARMS U.S. INTELLIGENCE
Qatar's offer of a luxury Boeing 747 to President Donald Trump has set off alarm bells within the US intelligence and diplomatic community, where gifts from foreign powers have long been viewed with suspicion.
1 min
India-Canada ties likely to get boost after Anita Anand appointed as FM
As India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar congratulated Anita Anand on her appointment as Canada's foreign minister (FM), experts tracking the direction of bilateral relations were hopeful that her assuming the post could lead to an improvement in ties.
1 min
U.S., Qatar deals to generate $1.2tn in economic exchange
Agreements signed by US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday will \"generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion\", the White House said in a fact sheet summarizing some of the deals' details.
2 mins
Rogue Communication Devices in Chinese Solar Inverters Spook US
US energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said.
2 mins
Yellow metal looks ready to make way for stocks
With gold up 25% in early 2025, experts see limited upside as global risks ease
2 mins
Exploring options on converting dues: Airtel
Bharti Airtel Ltd's proposal to the government on converting its revenue-linked dues into equity was only intended to explore if such an option was available, vice chairman and managing director Gopal Vittal said on Wednesday, adding that a decision will be taken by the company's board after getting clarification from the government.
2 mins
India Emerges as Most Favoured Asian Stock Market, BofA Says
India has replaced Japan as fund managers' top Asian stock market pick, as the South Asian nation is likely to benefit from supply chain shifts amid global trade tensions, according to BofA Securities' latest monthly survey.
1 min
Whitehat Founder Raises Funding for New Startup
Four years after selling White Hat Jr to Byju's in a deal worth $300 million, founder Karan Bajaj has raised $16 million in seed funding for a new healthtech startup, Complement 1.
1 min
Yellow Metal Looks Ready to Make Way for Stocks
With gold up 25% in early 2025, experts see limited upside as global risks ease
2 mins
India-made GPUs Ready for Trials Before Year-End
India will begin trials of its first homemade GPUs (graphic processing units) before the end of this year, two senior officials familiar with the matter said on the condition of anonymity, crossing a milestone in the development of components that are at the heart of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
2 mins
Why Champions Need To Feel At Home Despite Pull Of Dhoni, Kohli
Teams looking for their first title have won less than 50% of their home matches. For multiple winners MI, CSK and KKR that number is between 57% and 66%.
6 mins
After setting NR, runner Afsal seeks tactical boost
Late last month, when Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath ran 1:48.33 to finish fourth at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in Kochi, he had lingering doubts about his technique and potential.
2 mins
We were crammed into vans: Healy recalls IPL suspension
Australia women's team captain Alyssa Healy has shared a gripping account of the night of \"complete madness\" when the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway in Dharamsala due to air sirens in neighbouring cities during the India-Pakistan conflict.
1 min
Alcaraz reaches Rome semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets despite a strong challenge from Jack Draper to reach the Italian Open semifinals, and Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten streak against Mirra Andreeva to also advance to the last four at the clay-court tournament on Wednesday.
1 min
Stress toh maine kabhi liya hi nahin: Adrija on 94.6% class XII board result
The class XII AISSCE board results were announced on Tuesday, and actor Adrija Sinha has been celebrating ever since.
1 min
'Talented newcomers ke paas PR machinery nahin hoti'
Bollywood films are experiencing a challenging time at the box office, with even anticipated releases facing dry runs.
1 min
#TELEPHOBIA: WHY GEN Z FINDS PHONE CALLS STRESSFUL
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it's crucial to align support with shifting digital communication habits
1 min
Jenna Ortega Does a Carrie Bradshaw at NY Film Premiere
The dress worn by actor Jenna Ortega to the Hurry Up Tomorrow world premiere in New York has become a talking point.
1 min
Sonu Moves K'taka HC To Quash Kannada Remarks FIR
Singer Sonu Nigam has petitioned the Karnataka High Court to dismiss criminal cases filed against him for allegedly making offensive comments about the Kannadiga community during a live event in Bengaluru.
1 min
Drama and diamonds in Paris
Trust Kim Kardashian to turn even a courtroom appearance into a fashion moment.
1 min
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