Hindustan Times Ranchi - January 31, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi - January 31, 2025

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January 31, 2025
Another death raises toll from state to two
Another person from Jharkhand's Musabani Block in East Singhbhum district died in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj late Tuesday night, taking the total death toll from the state to two, officials said on Thursday.
2 mins
Body of 4-yr-old Missing Girl Found in Giridih Dist, Say Police
Police recovered the body of a missing four-year-old girl from a pigeon pea field near her house in Ghaghra village in Pihra panchayat in the Giridih district on Thursday morning, officials close to the matter said.
1 min
Bokaro admin uncovers 189 fake applications filed under MMSY
The Bokaro district administration has uncovered an alleged scam related to the Jharkhand Mukhyamatri Maiya Samman scheme after discovering that 189 applications were submitted from different blocks of the district under various names using two bank account numbers.
3 mins
AISA stages protest over appointment of JAC chairman, VC
The All India Students Association (AISA), on Thursday, staged a demonstration at Albert Ekka Chowk in the heart of Ranchi against the Hemant Soren government over the non-appointment of the chairman and vice-chairman of the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) and the delay in payment of post-matric scholarships.
1 min
Four Sentenced To Death For Killing Couple In Gadag In 2019
A district court in Gadag has sentenced four people to death for killing a young couple in 2019 in an alleged case of hate crime.
1 min
Kejriwal Slams CEC: 'If You Want To Do Politics, Contest Elections'
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar of engaging in politics by issuing him a notice over his claim that the Haryana government was \"mixing poison\" in the Yamuna.
2 mins
Cabinet nod to critical minerals mission in green energy boost
The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the launch of National Critical Mineral Mission to establish an effective framework to make India self-reliant in critical minerals—key for the renewable energy sector, particularly for solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and electric vehicles.
2 mins
SC Refuses to Lift Ban on Mining in Bageshwar District
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with a judicial order suspending all mining activities in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district, citing alarming findings of environmental degradation and safety risks detailed in a report submitted by court commissioners.
2 mins
Ahead Of Budget Session, Raj CM Asks MLAs To Come Prepared
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in the state to be prepared on issues and works of their respective departments to counter the Opposition when the budget session of the assembly commences on Friday.
1 min
Don't mess with the midday meal scheme
The Mahayuti promised a slew of freebies, including cash transfers to women, ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls.
1 min
Stop choking the consuming class
This year has seen a louder-than-usual chorus for tax relief in the run-up to the budget
2 mins
Need new round of reforms to benefit from earlier ones
In the last week of December, there were reports of Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) inflows being down 99% from the previous year.
4 mins
Neil Gaiman controversy and the case of power differentials
Over the weekend, a fortnight after one of the world's bestselling authors in English, Neil Gaiman, faced a fresh raft of sexual misconduct and assault accusations, Dark Horse Comics announced that they will no longer publish his works.
3 mins
Pay ₹1.61 crore environmental compensation within 15 days'
The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) has issued a final directive for the payment of an environmental compensation of ₹1.61 crore, imposed on Darbhanga Railway Station for violating pollution control norms.
2 mins
Traffic snarl on GT Road eases after UP allows entry of vehicles from Bihar side
Thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees, patients, passengers and truckers stuck in the long jam on NH-19 (GT Road) for 72 hours got a sigh of relief after the Uttar Pradesh authorities allowed the entry of all types of vehicles from Wednesday late-night, officials said.
1 min
Six Die in Road Mishaps at Two Different Places
At least three people belonging to Bihar's East Champaran district died in a road accident near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, while heading back to their native village, Sataha, after a holy bath in Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday early morning, police said.
1 min
Amid Elephant Movement, Vigil Around Kataria Stadium Hiked
With movement of elephants being reported at various places in Haridwar, vigil has been intensified in and around the Roshanabad-based Vandana Kataria sports stadium, wherein kabaddi, hockey and wrestling events are ongoing as part of the 38th National Games, forest department officials said.
1 min
'Arbitrary': HC Stays Transfer of 1K Govt Staff
The Rajasthan high court has put a stay on the transfer of 1,116 assistant account officers (Grade-I & II), questioning the administrative justification behind the move and directing a fresh review.
1 min
Man Gets 20-Year Jail Term For Raping Minor In Nainital District
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced for 20-year imprisonment by the Pocso court in Nainital after he was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl, an official said.
1 min
Father, Son Die As Their Car Falls Into Gorge: SDRF
A 57-year-old man and his 27-year-old son were killed in a road accident in Tehri district on Thursday as their car fell into a 200-metre-deep gorge, state disaster response force (SDRF) officials said.
1 min
HC orders recruitment of SC widow denied job due to 2-children norm
The Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan high court, while exercising its inherent powers, directed the state to grant employment to a widow and a mother of four belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, who stood meritorious in the recruitment process to the post of school lecturer, but was denied employment for having more than two surviving children.
1 min
Stop sea aggression; I'll return missiles to US
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. offered on Friday to remove a US missile system from the Philippines if China halts what he called its \"aggressive and coercive behaviour\" in the disputed South China Sea.
1 min
Trump Signs 1st Law: Tougher Detention for Migrant Theft Suspects
US President Donald Trump has signed his first piece of legislation into law that permits the pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting.
1 min
Hamas Frees 8 Hostages, Israel Halts Prisoner Swap
Hamas-led militants freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the chaotic handover of some of the captives, who masked militants shuttled through a rowdy crowd of thousands, drew an angry protest from Israel.
2 mins
Merkel Slams Successor Over Far-Right Support on Immigration Bill
Germany's ex-chancellor Angela Merkel weighed in on Thursday on a controversy flaring ahead of February elections after her party successor relied on far-right support on the flashpoint issue of immigration.
1 min
Sweden's Quran burner shot dead
FIVE PEOPLE ARRESTED
1 min
Gabbard and Patel to face US Senate for confirmation hearings
Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard and Indian-American Kash Patel, tapped by US President Donald Trump to be heading respectively Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are all set to testify before Senatorial committees for the confirmation of their posts.
1 min
Air traffic audio sheds light on moments before DC plane crash
A US official said no senior military officials were on the helicopter, while US Figure Skating said several skaters had been on board the American Airlines
2 mins
Gail Q3 profit up 36% on LNG supplier compensation
THE COMPANY HAD AN EXCEPTIONAL INCOME OF ₹2,440 CRORE AS COMPENSATION FROM A FORMER UNIT OF RUSSIAN ENERGY GIANT GAZPROM
1 min
L&T Misses Q3 Earnings View But New Orders Jump to Record
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), on Thursday, reported a profit that fell short of market estimates in a seasonally weak quarter but said its orders hit a record high due to strength in its international business, while the domestic economy slowed.
1 min
Bajaj Healthcare Gets DCGI Nod to Produce Generic Medicine
Bajaj Healthcare on Thursday said it has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture a drug for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease.
1 min
JK Paper acquires 65% in Quadragen to diversify biz
JK Paper Ltd, a paper and packaging solutions company, has acquired Quadragen VetHealth Pvt. Ltd (QVPL) for ₹460 crore in an all-cash deal to diversify into the specialty animal health, nutrition, and feed additives business.
1 min
Dabur India Beats Q3 View on Sustained Rural Demand
Consumer goods maker Dabur India reported third-quarter profit above estimates on Thursday, driven by continued demand in its core rural market.
1 min
Strong Interest Drives Value MF Inflows to ₹22,757 Cr in 2024
Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering ₹22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment.
1 min
Govt May Raise Capex 20% To Spur Growth: EY
The FY26 Budget may project a 20% increase in capex spending to drive economic activity, leave more disposable income in the hands of people and target a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP for the fiscal ending March 2026, a EY report said on Thursday.
2 mins
Mkts Approach Budget With Ample, Justified Caution
Median returns for all but two sectors have been negative in the month before budget
2 mins
Samson's Weaknesses in Focus Ahead of 4th T20I vs Eng
Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India when they take on a resurgent England in the fourth T20 International here on Friday.
1 min
Narmada shoots down national record to clinch 10m air rifle gold
Former World Cup winner Narmada Nithin Raju overcame a strong field, which included Asian Games medallist Ramita Jindal and Olympian Elavenil Valarivan, to not just create a national record but miss equalling the world mark by a fraction of a point on her way to clinching gold in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 38th National Games here on Thursday.
1 min
India U-19 Firm Favourites in Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final vs England
India would like to continue their flawless campaign when they take on England in the semifinal of the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup here on Friday.
1 min
Man City Join PSG, Arsenal in Last 16
Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.
2 mins
Homecoming of the king: Fans turn Ranji game into spectacle
Thousands of delirious fans screamed and cheered at the mere mention of his name as Virat Kohli's unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways here on Thursday, triggering an unprecedented rush for seats in the stands that forced administrators to make additional last-minute arrangements.
3 mins
Several young players in list of probables for Pro League matches
India on Thursday included more than half-a-dozen young players in the long list of probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League, based on their performance in the Hockey India League and junior level competitions.
1 min
Kohli @ Ranji:
Reality check?
1 min
BO numbers disturb you: Shoojit Sircar on I Want To Talk
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar's I Want To Talk (2024) may have opened to positive responses from audience and critics alike, but the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer failed to impress at the box office.
1 min
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