Hindustan Times Ranchi - May 17, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi - May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025
MPs, diplomats to take govt's message on 'Sindhoor' to world
The government plans to send teams of political leaders, former diplomats and experts to countries in key regions of the world to articulate India's point of view on the Pahalgam terror attack late last month and the subsequent clashes with Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Nitish flags off pink buses for women, to run in 6 Bihar cities
Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday flagged off 20 women special pink buses, operated by state-run transport corporation, in six major cities, including Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya and Purnea, to ensure safer journey for girls and women.
1 min
Air India lobbies govt to halt IndiGo-Turkish Airlines tie-up
Air India has lobbied Indian officials to halt rival IndiGo's leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines, citing business impact as well as security concerns sparked by Istanbul's support for Pakistan, according to a source and a document seen by Reuters.
1 min
Bihar power utility's GM resigns citing CMD's 'immoral order'
KUMAR, AS THE GM OF HR AND ADMIN, WOULD MOSTLY HANDLE FILES RELATED TO INQUIRY AND PUNISHMENT OF EMPLOYEES.
1 min
Advocates' body writes to CJ over ABA listing
The Advocates' Association of Jharkhand High Court (AAJHC) has approached Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao, demanding the inclusion of anticipatory bail applications (ABA) in the list of urgent criminal matters for vacation benches.
1 min
Security Guard's Body Found Near PS in Dhanbad
Panic struck residents of the Kenduadih area of Dhanbad on Friday morning after the blood-soaked body of a security guard was found just metres away from the Kenduadih police station, officials familiar with the matter said.
1 min
RIMS director writes to SC panel over health dept affidavit in HC
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) director Raj Kumar has approached his counterpart at the Scheduled Caste Commission, demanding action against the state health department and the chairman of the RIMS governing council, who is also the state health minister, Irfan Ansari, for allegedly defaming and harassing him in the name of his son, Rishab Kumar, a student of the Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) at the institute.
2 mins
Now, row over MP Dy CM's remark on forces
Madhya Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Friday said the country, its army and soldiers have 'bowed down at the feet' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
India Walking the Talk on Climate Action: Minister
India is deeply committed to contributing to climate action with the urgency it demands, despite its minimal role in the climate crisis, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Friday.
2 mins
Calls to boycott Turkish goods, tourism grow
Amid strained ties between India and Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods, services and tourism continue to grow louder in the wake of New Delhi's military confrontation with Pakistan.
1 min
Bihar Raj Bhawan Clears Decks for Posting of Principals Through Lottery
For the First Time BSUSC Had on March 24 Recommended the Names of 116 Principals in the State's Constituent Colleges, Where Stakes Are Always High
2 mins
Bihar: 6 held for video shoot in police uniform
An inadvertent move to copy Bajirao Singham, a character of policeman in Ajay Devgan-starrer yesteryear's Bollywood blockbuster Singham for their social media wall exacted a heavy price from six people, including two minors.
1 min
RJD Jehanabad MP Surendra Yadav, Six Others Acquitted in POCSO Case
A special court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act acquitted Jehanabad MP Surendra Yadav in a case of revealing the identity of a rape victim and her minor daughter.
1 min
India's precision strikes targeting Pak facilities achieved twofold goal
India resorted to a mix of precision strikes with drones targeting key Pakistani security and intelligence facilities and attacks with heavier long-range weapons such as the BrahMos cruise missile on terrorist and military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, adding that the purpose was twofold.
2 mins
After Operation Sindoor, tales of West's hypocrisy
India may have to fight this battle alone; it can do that by accelerating growth, strengthening the economy and staying united
4 mins
Presidential Reference Has Echoes of a Review Petition
Many issues arise from the presidential reference listing 14 questions that were made to the Supreme Court this week, in the aftermath of the apex court's judgment in the case involving the pendency of gubernatorial assent for a clutch of Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly.
4 mins
Bangladeshi in Monk's Disguise Arrested in Bodh Gaya
A Bangladeshi citizen living in a Buddhist monk's disguise at a monastery in Bihar's Bodh Gaya was arrested late Thursday, police said on Friday.
1 min
Can judiciary prescribe timelines to Prez, Guv on bills?: Experts weigh in
The Supreme Court's April 8 judgment directing the President and Governors to act within a time-bound framework on bills passed by state legislatures has sparked an extraordinary constitutional moment.
3 mins
Portugal PM Eyes Win as Campaigning Ends
Portuguese political parties were wrapping up their campaigns on Lisbon's streets on Friday ahead of a general election, on Sunday - the country's third early vote in as many years - that polls indicate is unlikely to yield a stable government.
1 min
Salman Rushdie Attacker Faces Sentencing
An American-Lebanese man was set to be sentenced, on Friday, for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack at a New York cultural centre.
1 min
EU braces for far-right Simion win in Romania
The European Union is bracing for yet another far-right politician to join the 27-nation club of leaders, with George Simion the favourite to win Romania's presidential election on Sunday.
1 min
As Trump Targets DEI, Republican-Led States Escalate Crackdown
Republican-led states are accelerating efforts to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, expanding from higher education to other government functions since President Donald Trump fully embraced the movement.
1 min
Trump Wraps Gulf Visit in UAE With Investment Blitz
US President Donald Trump on Friday concluded his Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi after overseeing the signing of another raft of multi-billion-dollar deals, while also securing a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the UAE.
2 mins
Russia, Ukraine Hold First Peace Talks in 3 Years Amid Low Hopes
Russia and Ukraine on Friday held their first direct peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow's 2022 invasion, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered negotiations that officials and observers expected to yield little immediate progress on stopping the 3-year-old war.
2 mins
Singtel Offloads 1.2% Bharti Airtel Stake for $1.5 Billion
Singtel on Friday said it has sold about 1.2% of its direct stake in Bharti Airtel for SGD 2 billion (roughly $1.5 billion) in sync with its active capital management approach to optimize its asset portfolio and drive shareholder returns.
1 min
Hyundai Q4 profit slips 4% to ₹1,614 cr on lower India sales
Hyundai Motor India on Friday reported a 4% dip in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹1,614 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025, on account of lower sales in the domestic market.
1 min
Adani Airport cuts ties with Celebi
Adani Airport Holdings on Thursday had said that it has terminated the ground handling concession agreements with Turkey-based firm Celebi for both the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports.
1 min
Greenko Eyes New Deal for Orix Stake
The founders of clean energy producer Greenko Energy Holdings are still working on purchasing Orix Corp.'s stake in the company, despite the Japanese financial group's announcement cancelling the sale, said people familiar with the matter.
1 min
Goyal to Decide on QCO Deadline for Appliances
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has agreed to consider the domestic industry's request to extend the implementation timeline of the quality control order (QCO) for various electrical appliances, an official statement said on Friday.
2 mins
UN Cuts 2025 India GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3%
The UN report said that the global economy is at a precarious juncture
1 min
Cracking the squash code
From 2013 to 2016, through his early- and mid-twenties, New Zealand squash star Paul Coll floated between the world ranking of 100 and 25.
3 mins
Was angry when not picked: Patidar
Rajat Patidar, who is leading RCB this IPL, revisited the 2022 season when he was left \"sad\" and \"angry\" after being ignored by the franchise despite assurances, only to be called up later as an injury replacement.
1 min
How well will IPL teams recover from the break?
Some teams have lost players, others have lost momentum but at this critical point, they will need to find a way to win matches
4 mins
Group prep, cricket & a coach on a mission: How India got its 86th GM
In the oasis town of Al-Ain in Abu Dhabi, a group of young Indian chess players from Tamil Nadu have been training together, exchanging opening ideas, rigging up quick cricket sessions with squeeze balls and exam pads inside their coach's hotel room, and chasing GM norms.
2 mins
To get best out of Bumrah, solid back-up crew needed
With the Indian team about to get a new captain for the England series, it will be interesting to see the approach the skipper, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, will want to adopt.
3 mins
Single now, but who can predict the future: Stebin on dating buzz with Nupur Sanon
No, singer Stebin Ben and actor Nupur Sanon aren't dating, yet.
1 min
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