Hindustan Times Ranchi - April 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi - April 14, 2025

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April 14, 2025
WB tension prevails, more forces deployed
Tension prevailed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Sunday after violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad districts, prompting the state government to ramp up security and deploying more central forces to contain the situation even as the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a full-frontal attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in the state.
1 min
India Joins Select League Of Nations As It Unveils Its 1St Laser Weapon
India on Sunday tested a locally produced laser weapon and demonstrated its capability to knock out fixed-wing drones at long range, swarm drones, and surveillance equipment, entering an exclusive league of countries that possess such technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.
1 min
FIR Against Kanhaiya for 'Abusive' Words for PM, RSS
An FIR was lodged against NSUI in-charge and Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar by a BJP leader with Kotwali police station in connection with alleged abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS by the youth leader during a recent TV interview on April 11.
1 min
India Bloc to Meet in Patna on April 17
The much-awaited meeting of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders will be held here on April 17 to hammer out the electoral strategy for the impending Assembly polls, due in October-November.
2 mins
Former CM dismisses caste census as political gimmick
The caste census has recommended to increase reservation for backwards from 32% to 51%
1 min
Muslims groups stage protest over amendments to Waqf Act
Members of the Muslim community, under the aegis of the All Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), staged a demonstration in front of Raj Bhawan on Sunday, demanding the withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which came into force on April 8.
1 min
AMC Mulls Charge on Railways; SHGs to Survey Water Connections
The Adityapur Municipal Corporation (AMC) is planning to levy a service charge on the Indian Railways for two stations under its jurisdiction, even as women-led self-help groups (SHGs) are set to carry out a ground survey to identify legal and illegal water connections, officials familiar with the development said on Sunday.
1 min
Several Booked For Celebratory Fire, Loud Music
Police have registered an FIR (first information report) against three named and several unnamed people for allegedly firing 13 rounds in the air and playing DJ music at high volumes during a birthday party on the Sakchi Gurudwara ground in Jamshedpur on the night between April 9 and 10, officials said on Sunday.
1 min
8 Killed in Firecracker Unit Blaze in Andhra
Eight people were killed and seven injured in a blaze that broke out at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.
1 min
Will Not Take a Hasty Decision on Caste Census: K'taka Dy CM
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the government will not take any hasty decision regarding the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the \"caste census\", that was recently tabled before the state cabinet.
4 mins
Probe Against 'Fake' Doctor Shows 13 Hospital Complaints
A hospital in Noida discovered that the two postgraduate degrees possessed by Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav were fake and filed a complaint with the local police back in 2013, years before the elaborate fraud perpetrated by the MBBS doctor finally brought him under the scanner after the deaths of at least seven people between January and February this year.
2 mins
Rising Marital Disputes Not Due To Women Empowerment
Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna said on Saturday in Bengaluru that the rising number of matrimonial disputes in India should not be attributed to the growing financial independence and empowerment of women.
1 min
Concerns Over Carrying Capacity After No Limit on Char Dham Yatra
Despite repeated concerns over the unchecked influx of pilgrims to the ecologically fragile Char Dham shrines nestled in the higher Himalayas—that have even drawn the attention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)—the Garhwal administration has decided against imposing a cap on daily pilgrim numbers, ignoring the recommendations of a report by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak on carrying capacity for the shrines.
2 mins
Uttarakhand Welcomes NMC Clearance to Medical Trainees on Dham Route
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved a proposal by the state health department seeking permission for the voluntary deployment of postgraduate medical trainee doctors along the Char Dham routes, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
1 min
13 Madrasas Sealed for Operating Sans Documents: Official
In December Last Year, The State Government Started a Drive Against 'Illegal' Madrasas
1 min
Parts of state record rainfall, hailstorm
Light to moderate rainfall was reported at many places with thunderstorms, hailstorms, gusty wind at the speed of 30-50 kmph in some areas in Uttarakhand since Saturday till Sunday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
1 min
Pragmatic stand on trade with the EU
The Trump-fostered uncertainty—primarily on trade, but virtually no segment of global economy and politics is left untouched—that the world finds itself in can be advantageous for India.
1 min
A reshaping of federalism
SC's timeline for assent to state bills gives new contours to federalism, but raises key questions
2 mins
Ambedkar's Swaraj & Ideal of Republicanism
Ambedkar's vision of swaraj called for a radical transformation of social and political structures in favour of the historically marginalised. However, it finds few advocates today
4 mins
There's opportunity for India as Europe re-arms
TRANS-ATLANTIC TENSIONS AND EUROPE'S RETURN TO CLASSICAL GEOPOLITICS WILL MEAN INDIA WILL HAVE MORE OPTIONS ON THE TABLE
3 mins
Ballot: Panacea for every peril democracy faces
On Thursday, a special plane landed in the technical area of the Indira Gandhi International Airport at Palam in New Delhi.
3 mins
Unidentified Girl Found Murdered in Bihar's Barh
A 22-year-old unidentified girl was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Taal area under Ghhoswari police station in Barh sub-division on Sunday.
1 min
HC Allows Couple to Legally Adopt 34-Year-Old Who Was Their Foster
They Were Under the Belief That Christians Were Not Allowed to Legally Adopt
1 min
Rarah Residents to Agitate Against Inclusion in Deeg Distt
Residents of the Rarah tehsil in Bharatpur district gathered at the panchayat office on Sunday to discuss and launch an agitation against their inclusion in the newly-formed Deeg district, which has been a long-pending issue with the people living in the area.
1 min
Raj Urges SC to Make It Party in Pleas Challenging Waqf Act
State Said That It Has a Direct, Substantial, and Legally Protectable Interest
1 min
Cop Names Judge Wrongly as Accused, Launches Hunt in UP
The Cop Wrote Chief Judicial Magistrate Nagma Khan's Name in Place of the Offender on a Proclamation in a Theft Case
2 mins
Zelensky Calls for 'Strong Pressure' on Russia After Sumy Strike Kills 31
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies to put \"strong pressure\" on Russia to end its war against Ukraine after a Russian strike on the city of Sumy killed 31 people, including two children, and wounded 84 on Sunday, in the deadliest attack in months of Moscow's dragging invasion.
2 mins
South Korea's Former President Yoon to Face Insurrection Trial
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol will face his first criminal trial on Monday for insurrection after his short-lived imposition of martial law in December, which plunged the democratic country into political turmoil.
1 min
China's Prez Courts Southeast Asia as Trump Tariffs Bite
Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Monday as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade ties and offset the impact of huge tariffs unleashed by his US counterpart Donald Trump.
1 min
Hospital in Gaza Strip hit as Israel intensifies assault
An Israeli airstrike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, as the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas \"command and control centre\" operating from within the facility.
2 mins
Nuke talks to remain 'indirect' with Omani mediation, says Iran
Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday that talks with the United States slated for next weekend will remain \"indirect\" with Omani mediation, and focused solely on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions.
1 min
Lower-risk customers may get to breathe easy on KYC
The Centre is working on long-awaited changes to Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, simplifying the process for lower-risk customers and tightening checks on higher-risk accounts.
2 mins
Summer travel: Visa applications up 15-20%
More Indians are travelling to Europe, North America and South East Asia to holiday amid forecasts of a torrid summer.
1 min
Hero MotoCorp Retains Top Slot in 2W Space
Hero MotoCorp maintained its leadership in the two-wheeler retail sales last fiscal with sales of over 54 lakh units amid enhanced competition in the vertical, as per the latest FADA data.
1 min
FPIs Withdraw ₹31,575 Cr From Equities in Apr on US Tariff Jitters
Foreign investors have pulled out ₹31,575 crore from the country's equity markets so far this month, in the wake of turbulence emanating from sweeping tariffs imposed by the US on most nations, including India.
1 min
India's Smartphone Exports to US Have 20% Tariff Edge Over China
Export of iPhones, smartphones, tablets, laptops from India to the US will be cheaper by 20% compared to those shipped from China following the exemptions given by the Trump administration, industry body ICEA said on Sunday.
1 min
Waste-to-Energy Firm SAEL Plans to Go Public in Next 12 Months
SAEL, a firm that converts agricultural waste into clean energy, is gearing up for a public listing within the next 12 months, its chief executive officer Laxit Awla said.
1 min
Absent invoices may hit Ola's Q4 revenue booking
Ola was unable to generate invoices for more than half of vehicles it claims to have sold in February
2 mins
Investors Flock to Gold ETFs Amid Market Volatility
Retail investors grabbed a golden opportunity to book profits on gold in March as heightened market volatility and stock price corrections soured their return expectations from equities.
2 mins
An emerging talent in Indian cycling
Know Harshita Jakhar
3 mins
De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Arsenal held 1-1
Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fight-back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday edged Liverpool closer to the Premier League title.
2 mins
How a random wake-up thought spurred Abhishek
It was a 'random' thought Abhishek Sharma wrote in his diary that led him to smash the highest individual score by an Indian in the IPL.
2 mins
Wake-up call for CSK after defeat
Only twice in their 6 games this IPL season have CSK scored 10 runs per over after the first batting Powerplay.
2 mins
The Blue Zone way to weight loss
How does it help in weight loss?
1 min
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