Hindustan Times Ranchi - February 05, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi - February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Bihar cabinet okays record 136 proposals
The state cabinet, headed by chief minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday discussed and approved as many as 136 proposals, which included hosting of world cup championships for women's kabaddi and sepak takraw and schemes announced by the CM during his Pragati Yatra to various north Bihar districts.
1 min
Rahul Misquoted Army Chief in Comments on China: Rajnath
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misquoting the army chief and making \"false allegations\" on the India-China border situation during a speech in Parliament on Monday.
1 min
CO2 Level in Certain Places in Patna Much Above Global Average: UNDP
The rise in the level of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), at certain locations in Patna is a matter of concern and needs constant monitoring and mitigation measures, a top official of Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) said on Tuesday.
1 min
Guj govt sets up panel to prepare draft bill for UCC
The BJP government in Gujarat on Tuesday formed a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to assess the need for the Uniform Civil Code in the state, and also draft a bill for the same.
1 min
It's AAP vs BJP Today as Delhi Goes to Polls
Delhi set to elect its legislators
2 mins
India and EU Ties Critical in Times of Turmoil, Says EAM Jaishankar
India's relationship with the European Union (EU) is more important than before at a time when the world is witnessing major shifts in areas ranging from politics to energy and technology, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
1 min
Cyber fraud: Gujarat police arrest two from Jamshedpur
A team of Gujarat police arrested two persons on charges of cyber fraud worth ₹98 lakh from Jawahar Nagar under Mango police station (PS) here with help of Jharkhand police, people close to the development said on Tuesday.
1 min
Fall of High Mast Light on NH-23 Claims Two Lives
Two died while five sustained injuries after a high mast light installed near a toll plaza in Nagri on NH-23 came crashing down on an auto rickshaw in the afternoon on Tuesday.
1 min
HC Directs Tech Edu Secy To Appear In Person
Jharkhand High Court (HC) directed secretary of higher and technical education department Rahul Purwar to personally appear before the court on February 17 to reply why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for delaying payment of a section of demonstrators of government engineering colleges despite the HC order.
2 mins
State's daughters making nation proud: J'khand guv
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Tuesday said that daughters of Jharkhand were making their names across the world and they would have to play a key role in making true the Prime Minister's (PM's) mission of developed India by 2047.
1 min
Agri Minister Holds Janata Darbar At Cong Bhawan
State agriculture, animal husbandry and co-operative minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Tuesday attended a Janata Darbar organised at Congress office at Shradhanand Road in the city.
1 min
From going 'tigerless' in 2018 to half a dozen big cats in 6 years
THE 2018 TIGER CENSUS HAD RECORDED ZERO TIGER IN PALAMU TIGER RESERVE
3 mins
Soren Demands ₹1.36 L-Cr in Mining Dues From Centre
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, while addressing a massive gathering at the 53rd JMM Foundation Day function in Dhanbad, strongly criticised the Centre for failing to pay ₹1.36 lakh crore in pending mining royalties owed to the state since Independence.
1 min
An island limps back to normalcy amid tensions, fears
Sandeshkhali island in West Bengal is recovering from violent protests last February over land grabbing and sexual abuse allegations against local TMC leaders. While the land has been returned to the villagers and some have resumed farming, political tensions remain high ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
7 mins
Gujarat Forms Panel Led by Former SC Judge to Assess Need for UCC
The BJP government in Gujarat on Tuesday formed a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to assess the need for the Uniform Civil Code in the state, and also draft a bill for the same.
1 min
India-EU Ties More Important Than Ever Before: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said in a world that promises to be so volatile and uncertain, a stronger India-EU relationship can be an \"important stabilising factor\", as he asserted that the relationship between the two sides is more important than ever before.
1 min
3 Die of Suspected GBS in Bengal in Last 4 Days
Three people, including a child, have died due to suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in West Bengal in the last four days, though the state health department is yet to officially confirm the cause of the deaths.
1 min
Irresponsible politics: Rajnath slams Rahul on China claims
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of making \"false allegations\" about the statement of the Army chief on the situation at the India-China border.
3 mins
Environment plans of Nicobar project to cost over ₹9k-crore
The environment management plan for wildlife, compensatory afforestation, tribal welfare, and conservation and mitigation measures during construction and operation of the entire Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project will cost around ₹9,162.22 crores according to minutes of the meeting of monitoring committee, held in November last year, and available on ANIIDCO (Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited) website.
2 mins
34 yrs later, Raj HC acquits 3 convicted of rape
THE PROSECUTION HAD FAILED TO ESTABLISH THE IDENTITY OF THE CONVICTS BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
2 mins
Prisoner Attempts Suicide By Cutting His Private Part In Bhabua Jail
A prisoner tried to commit suicide by cutting his private part with the help of a sharp-edged object in divisional jail at Bhabua on Tuesday, police said.
1 min
Decide if Ram Temple trust is a public authority: HC tells CIC
The Delhi high court has directed the central information commission (CIC) to decide whether Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, set up for the construction and management of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, is a \"public authority\" and thus accountable to provide information to citizens under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
2 mins
Dehradun Admin Seizes ₹16-Crore Asset to Recover Mining Dues
In a crackdown on mining royalty defaulters, Dehradun district administration has seized an asset worth ₹16.21 crore near Ajabpur Khurd area, officials said.
1 min
Security forces on alert after arrest of Bangladeshi national in Kishanganj
Security forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF), are on high alert following the arrest of a Bangladeshi national, who revealed that seven other members of his team had illegally entered Indian territory in connection with cattle smuggling, police said.
2 mins
A dialogue of three musical streams
Chandrika Krishnamoorthy Tandon, despite early schooling in music, came into the limelight as a musician rather late. That's only because the Chennai-born American musician was carving out her niche as a businessperson—she was the first Indian American woman partner at McKinsey, the global consultancy firm.
1 min
Vote That Matters Beyond Delhi
Assembly poll results will resonate nationally, influence shape of Opposition coalitions
2 mins
India needs to be agile on self-reliance in aerospace
The unveiling of J-36, a sixth-generation fighter aircraft by China late last year, probably came as a Sputnik moment in its contest for air dominance with the U.S.
3 mins
When America Goes to War Against Itself
Since World War II, the United States (US) has only won one major war; the First Gulf War of 1990-1991.
4 mins
Budget promise on BITs calls for five key changes
In her budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an important update regarding bilateral investment treaties (BITs). She stated, \"To encourage sustained foreign investment and in the spirit of 'first develop India,' the current model BIT will be revamped to be more investor-friendly.\" This declaration carries three significant messages.
3 mins
Trade with Nepal via land custom station at Valmikinagar fails to yield desired result
Even a year after its establishment, the absence of a plant quarantine facility at the Nepal border, among other factors, has begun to hinder trade promotion between the two countries through the land customs station at the Valmikinagar border in Bihar's West Champaran district, officials said.
1 min
Youth Killed During Celebratory Firing At Gaya
A youth was killed in a celebratory firing during a dance programme on the occasion of Tilak (pre-marriage) ceremony at Tuturkhi village which falls under the jurisdiction of Konch police station in Gaya district in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
1 min
Tejashwi slams Nitish over alleged police brutality in Madhubani
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, alleging administrative failure and police brutality.
1 min
Five Killed In 2 Separate Incidents In Patna
Five persons, including a woman, were murdered at two different places under separate police stations in Patna on Tuesday morning, police said.
1 min
Stabbing suspect of Rushdie to stand trial
In 2022, Salman Rushdie was about to deliver a lecture before a live audience in western New York when a man ran towards him and plunged a knife into the author's hand as he raised it in self-defence.
1 min
Rubio: El Salvador Willing to Accept US Deportess, Even Americans
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late on Monday that El Salvador's president has offered to accept deportees from the US of any nationality, including violent American criminals now imprisoned in the United States.
1 min
Around 6,000 leave as fresh tremors shake Santorini
Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day, on Tuesday as an unprecedented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination.
1 min
UN Begins Tax Accord Talks Without the US
UN member states launched negotiations on Monday on a global tax accord seeking to tackle in particular evasion by wealthy individuals and businesses, but the United States promptly quit the talks.
1 min
At Least 65 Killed As Fighting In Sudan Escalates
Fierce fighting in south and west Sudan killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 130, on Monday, medics said, as the devastating war between the army and paramilitary forces rages on.
1 min
China Strikes Back With Limited Tariffs After Trump's New Levies
As Trump's tariff took effect, China imposed a 15% levy on US coal and LNG, and 10% on crude oil, farm equipment, select trucks and sedans
2 mins
Israel Approves Gaza Talks Ahead of Trump Meeting
Israel said it was sending a team to negotiate the next phase in its fragile ceasefire with Hamas, signaling possible progress ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
2 mins
Trump pauses Canada tariffs after talks with PM Trudeau
Canada will increase its spending on emergency border measures to a total of CA$1.5 billion (approximately US$1.036 billion), appoint a border czar and declare drug cartels as terror organisations, as part of a package to earn a temporary 30-day reprieve from the tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.
1 min
Asian Paints Profit Falls 23.5% in Q3, Sales Dip 6%
The company had logged a net profit of ₹1,475 cr during Oct-Dec period a yr ago
1 min
Influencers are falling prey to fake brand deals scam
Fake brand managers, false deals, access to private data, and all hell breaks loose.
2 mins
Bajaj Electricals Beats Revenue Estimates In Q3
Bajaj Electricals, whose home appliances range from kitchen appliances to LED lights, on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates, helped by decent demand during a period that included many festivals.
1 min
Bajaj Finserv in talks with Allianz on JV exits
Bajaj Finserv Ltd is still talking to Germany's Allianz SE to part ways in their life and general insurance joint ventures, as the Indian financial services firm seeks greater control of the businesses.
1 min
Govt framing schemes under export promotion mission
The government is framing schemes for MSME exporters to provide credit at easy terms, promote alternate financing instruments through strengthening factoring services for them, and offer assistance to deal with non-tariff measures imposed by other countries, an official said on Tuesday.
1 min
India's Palm Oil Imports Hit 14-Year Low as Rival Oils Gain
India's palm oil imports in January plunged to their lowest level in nearly 14 years as refiners replaced the tropical oil with cheaper rival soyoil because of negative refining margins for palm oil, five dealers said.
1 min
RBI May Cut Rates For First Time Since May 2020
India's central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years in Governor Sanjay Malhotra's first monetary policy review on Friday, aiming to boost economic growth which is seen falling to a four-year low.
1 min
GST Council to Soon Take Decision on Rates, Number of Slabs: FM
The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Indian exporters to gain from US-China tariff war
Indian exporters are poised to gain from the ongoing US-China tariff war, with experts projecting overall exports to exceed $800 billion in FY26, aided by recent budget initiatives and potentially more competitive exports in the US market, government officials said.
2 mins
Sensex, Nifty Post Biggest One-Day Gain in a Month
The Nifty added 1.62% to 23,739.25, while the Sensex gained 1.81% to 78,583.81
1 min
Abhishek, spinners display India's free-spirited method
Gambhir and Surya want team to push the envelope and the England series was a step in that direction
3 mins
Too Many Tournaments May Lead to Burnout, Says Shooter Sift Kaur
Sift Kaur Samra squeezed in a 21-day break between the National Championships and the ongoing National Games.
3 mins
At 15, Jonathan beats strong Games field to snatch 10m pistol gold
Jonathan Gavin Anthony was busy watching his favourite cartoon show—Oggy and the cockroaches—after qualifying for the final of the 10m air pistol final on Sunday.
1 min
Ponting, Shastri predict India-Australia CT final
Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have tipped India and Australia to make it to the Champions Trophy final, picking England and South Africa as other prospective semi-finalists.
3 mins
What are ‘aisle lice’ and why are they irritating travellers?
The rise of \"aisle lice\" is the latest addition to the ever-evolving lexicon of travel trends, and it’s sparking both humour and frustration among travellers.
2 mins
Saif's Back at Work: It's Nice to Be Standing Here
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is still recovering from the injuries he suffered after being stabbed at his Mumbai home recently, made his first public appearance on Sunday.
1 min
Sonu Nigam on Performing at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sonu Nigam talks about the time spent with President Droupadi Murmu and his first-ever concert with father and sister
1 min
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