Hindustan Times Ranchi - April 02, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi - April 02, 2025

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April 02, 2025
Soren Announces Two-Day Holiday for Sarhul Festivities
The chief minister further urged people to take time from their busy lives to participate in events that preserve tribal culture
2 mins
Wild Elephant Kills Man in West Singhbhum
A wild elephant killed a 36-year-old man while his wife and children had a close escape when they were asleep in their thatched house in Samtha village in Manoharpur block of West Singhbhum district, people close to the matter said on Tuesday.
1 min
Resentment continues over state govt's ramp project
Resentment over the construction of a ramp in front of Sirom Toli Sarna Sthal was felt on Tuesday during the Sarhul festivities when a section of tribals, under the leadership of former state minister and Congress leader Geetashree Oraon, participated in the celebration wearing black ribbons and raising slogans against Kendriya Sarna Samiti president Ajay Tirkey.
2 mins
Two loco pilots killed in NTPC train crash
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) on Tuesday launched an investigation after two loco pilots died and four others sustained injuries in a head-on collision between two freight trains on the merry-go-round (MGR) rail in Barhet, Sahibganj district, police said.
1 min
India, Chile to focus on trade, defence, critical minerals: PM
India and Chile on Tuesday announced starting negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership pact as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font held wide-ranging talks focusing on boosting the ties in areas of trade, defence, critical minerals and health.
2 mins
Only 6 districts remain 'most affected' by Maoists: Shah
Only six districts across the country are now listed as \"most affected\" by left-wing extremism (LWE), Union home minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday as he reiterated the government's resolve to root out Maoism completely by March next year.
2 mins
Pastor Bajinder Singh Gets Life Imprisonment In 2018 Rape Case
A special court in Mohali Court on Tuesday sentenced self-styled Christian Pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment in a 2018 sexual harassment case.
1 min
Waqf Bill to be Taken Up for Debate, Passage in LS Today
The Lok Sabha will take up the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion and passage on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between a government determined to push it through and an opposition united in condemning the proposed law as unconstitutional.
2 mins
Naxals Won't Be a Major Topic of Discussion Post March 2026
With the Centre's target to eliminate Maoism from the country less than a year away, Sundarraj P, inspector general (IG) of Bastar range, who is leading the anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh, sounded confident of meeting the March 31, 2026 deadline.
4 mins
No immediate relief on travel restrictions for Allahbadia: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant immediate relief to podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in his plea for the release of his passport and permission to travel abroad, stating that his request will only be considered after the investigation into cases linked to his obscene and distasteful remarks on a show is completed.
1 min
ASI Suspended, 2 Constables Removed for Assaulting Youth in Kaimur
An assistant police sub-inspector (ASI) was suspended and two home guard constables removed following a viral video in which they were seen brutally assaulting a youth at Integrated Check Post on NH 19 (GT Road) near Mohania in Kaimur district, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
'Hardworking': Modi lauds Dhami on BJP govt's 3 yrs in office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, describing him as \"hardworking and energetic\" and terming the three years of \"service, good governance and development\", as a big achievement in the upliftment of the state, according to an official statement issued by the state government on Tuesday.
1 min
Govt Launches 'Garibi Mukt Gaon' Scheme to Eradicate Poverty
In a significant step towards poverty eradication, the Rajasthan government has announced the launch of the \"Garibi Mukt Gaon\" (Poverty-Free Villages) scheme.
1 min
A Lone School Holds Fort in an Uncharted Land
Deep inside the emerald embrace of Abujhmad, where the dense forest provided perfect cover for Maoists for decades, is a unique residential school in the village of Rekavaya.
2 mins
Recalibration of India-China ties
Beijing's outreach to New Delhi comes at a time of a great churn in global politics
2 mins
Breathing easy in the National Capital Region
Given the umbilical link between winter pollution in the NCR and stubble burning — at least for three to four weeks, it is the difference between poor and very poor or severe air quality — Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh's plans to reduce land under non-basmati rice cultivation by 500,000 hectares is a breath of fresh air.
1 min
8 Held in Doon, 2 in Himachal for 'Cow Slaughter'
A day after remains of cows were found along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border in Dehradun district, 10 people were arrested, the Dehradun senior superintendent of police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Several Bikes Gutted in Fire at Tanishq Showroom in Bihar's Ara
A major fire broke out at Tanishq showroom at Gopali Chowk under Ara town police on Tuesday.
1 min
Bank robberies accused found dead on railway tracks in Bihar
One of the accused involved in bank robberies in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, who escaped from police custody in Munger early on Monday, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Akbarnagar railway station in Bhagalpur district, which falls under the Malda division of the Eastern Railway, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Bihar Govt Plans Isolated Jail for Hardcore Criminals
Bihar government has decided to build a separate jail for keeping hardcore criminals, radicalised inmates and hardened Maoists, where they would have no access to internet and mobile phones, officials said.
1 min
Iran Likely To Seek Nukes If It Is Attacked, Says Khamenei Adviser
Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the US or its allies, an adviser to the country's supreme leader warned on Monday, following a threat by US President Donald Trump.
1 min
Ukraine Pushes Ahead on U.S. Deal After Trump Renews Criticism
Ukraine's top diplomat said officials are pressing ahead with the US toward an \"acceptable\" economic accord hours after President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of trying to renegotiate the deal.
1 min
Le Pen defiant after 5-year election ban
French far-Right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday slammed a \"political decision\" and insisted she had not abandoned hope of standing in presidential elections in 2027 after a court handed her a five-year ban on running for office.
1 min
Netanyahu confirms Qatargate testimony, calls it a 'witch hunt'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he had testified in a probe involving alleged payments from Qatar to some of his aides, slamming the investigation as politically motivated and denouncing the arrest of two of his aides.
1 min
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 2,700
Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar's capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed over 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war.
2 mins
EU readies 'strong plan' against US's global tariff strike
The European Union said it will use a broad range of options to retaliate against the US if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose so-called reciprocal tariffs on the bloc this week.
1 min
Trump Aides Float Sweeping 20% Tariffs on Most Imports
Critics warn that the strategy risks a global trade war, provoking a chain reaction of retaliation by major trading partners like China, Canada and the European Union
2 mins
Indian diaspora drives overseas growth for local OTTs
Local video streaming platforms focused on regional languages and niche target audiences are increasingly getting a substantial chunk of their revenue from overseas Indian viewers, in some cases up to 40%.
2 mins
RBI to focus on better customer service, protection
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will push for wider financial inclusion and enhancing customer service and protection, governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday.
1 min
L&T Wins Large Orders In India, Overseas
Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro on Tuesday said it has won large orders in both domestic and overseas markets.
1 min
India Rice Exports Hit 199 Lakh Tonnes Till March 25 of FY25
India has exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice till March 25 of the last fiscal year, surpassing the outward shipment of 163.58 lakh tonnes in the entire 2023-24 financial year.
1 min
Runwal Enterprises files papers with Sebi to raise ₹1k cr via IPO
Real estate player Runwal Enterprises has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to garner ₹1,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
1 min
GST Kitty Grows 10% in March to ₹1.96 Lakh Cr
Gross GST collection grew 9.9% in March to over ₹1.96 lakh crore - the second-highest mop-up ever, government data showed on Tuesday.
1 min
Fall in lithium battery prices will boost EV sector: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said reduction in the cost of lithium batteries would significantly lower the price of electric vehicles (EVs), making them more affordable for consumers.
1 min
FY25 New Highway Construction Likely Hit Seven-Year Low
India's highway construction is expected to have slowed to a seven-year low of around 7,000km in FY25, as the government prioritized maintenance, strengthening projects, and complex infrastructure over rapid expansion, according to two people familiar with the matter.
1 min
Rating Agencies Signal Positive Outlook for FY26
Rating agency Icra on Tuesday said it has upgraded ratings of 301 companies in the just concluded fiscal 2024-25, compared to 150 downgrades, marking the fourth consecutive year of improving credit profiles.
2 mins
Markets Log Worst Day In A Month On US Tariff Worries
Sensex plunges 1.8% to close at 76,024, while Nifty declines 1.5% to 23,165 points
1 min
RCB Eye A Smart Outing From Bowlers Against GT To Maintain Winning Run
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's desire to make their home-coming a memorable occasion pivots around an experienced bowling unit maintaining its excellent form when they face Gujarat Titans in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
1 min
Wrestlers impress at Asian meet but work left to be done
The women emerge as the high point with 5 medals, 4 of which were in Olympic weight divisions
3 mins
Retiring at home was a beautiful way to bow out
Padma Shri Achanta Sharath Kamal has been the face of Indian table tennis for the past 22 years. The star paddler recently bid farewell to his international career at the WTT Star Contender in Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
1 min
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