Hindustan Times Chandigarh - December 15, 2024
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - December 15, 2024
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December 15, 2024
South Korean prez impeached
South Korea's parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon's fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country's resilient democracy.
2 mins
Farmers announce rail roko after cops thwart march again
Protesters make third unsuccessful bid to enter Haryana, 17 injured in tear-gas shelling; tractor march to be held on Dec 16, farmers to block tracks in Punjab on Dec 18
2 mins
FARM LOANS UP TO ₹2 LAKH TO BE COLLATERAL FREE, SAYS RBI
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked all banks to waive collateral, mortgage and any margin deposits against farm loans up to a limit of ₹2 lakh, the central bank said on Saturday.
1 min
Bishnoi jail interviews: Punjab home dept recommends DSP's dismissal
The Punjab home department has recommended dismissal of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) who was named as a \"key conspirator\" in connection with facilitation of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's interview to a private news channel while in incarceration.
1 min
Hry women's panel vice-chief, her driver held on graft charges
ACCUSED HAD SOUGHT ₹1-LAKH BRIBE TO DISPOSE OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST A JBT TEACHER BY HER WIFE: ACB SPOKESPERSON
1 min
RAHUL ATTACKS BJP OVER SAVARKAR'S VIEWS ON CONSTITUTION, SPARKS ROW
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, asserting that India faces a battle between constitutional values and those who prefer Manusmriti as the governing law as he cited Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's criticism of the Indian Constitution.
3 mins
3 KZF operatives arrested for grenade attack at police post
JALANDHAR: Days after the hand grenade attack at the police post, Asron in Nawanshahr, counter-intelligence (CI), Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar district police, have successfully cracked the case masterminded by the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) with the arrest of three members of the terror module.
1 min
24x7 water supply, e-buses among AAP's promises for Jalandhar and Phagwara
JALANDHAR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday launched its campaign for the December 21 municipal elections, coming up with five-point agendas for Jalandhar and Phagwara municipal corporations.
1 min
One held in fake Canadian visa, passport racket
A 29-year-old man has been arrested here for his alleged involvement in a fake passport and visa racket that tried to send a young couple to Canada by giving them the makeover of senior citizens, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Chief secretary slams brakes on promotion of 8 ADGPs as DGPs
Home dept initiated the process of promoting the 1994 batch officers in November last month
3 mins
'JUSTICE NOT A TOOL FOR PRIVILEGED, BUT A SHIELD FOR THE MARGINALISED'
The law must not serve as a mere tool for the privileged but act as a shield for the marginalized, Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant, emphasised on Saturday, highlighting the interplay between justice and compassion and urging the legal community to adopt these twin principles as guiding beacons in the pursuit of equity and fairness.
1 min
Faridkot shivers at 1°C as cold wave sweeps Punjab
Cold weather conditions persisted across many parts of Punjab and Haryana on Saturday, with Faridkot shivering at a minimum temperature of one degree Celsius, the meteorological department said.
1 min
Any plans to open more labs to check cooking oil adulteration, HC asks Centre
The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has directed the Centre to apprise the court whether it has plans to open more laboratories to check adulteration of miscible oil in cooking oils available in the market.
1 min
SAD shuns events to mark foundation day
AMRITSAR: Amid the turmoil in the party, for the first time in recent history Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) did not observe its foundation day on December 14 on a large scale.
2 mins
3 HELD FOR BLAST SENT TO SIX-DAY POLICE REMAND
GURUGRAM: The Gurugram police have taken the three suspects arrested for the Sector 29 blast outside two nightclubs on remand for six days, police officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Punjab women's panel summons SGPC chief
Warns of action under women commission Act in case of unsatisfactory reply
2 mins
KEJRIWAL SEEKS MEETING WITH HOME MINISTER SHAH ON LAW & ORDER
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has written to Union home minister Amit Shah, seeking an urgent meeting to address what he termed the \"dire\" law and order situation in the national capital.
1 min
Gangster wanted for brutal double murder killed in Meerut encounter
NEW DELHI: A 39-year-old gangster, wanted for a brutal double murder in east Delhi on Diwali, was killed in a fierce gun battle with police teams from Delhi and UP in Meerut's TP Nagar area early on Saturday morning.
1 min
GGM COURT GIVES LIFE TERM TO FOUR MEN FOR 2020 MURDER
GURUGRAM: A city court sentenced four men to rigorous life imprisonment for murdering a man with a knife and broken beer bottles after a petty argument over fetching a bottle of liquor in January 2020, police said on Saturday.
1 min
8 schools get bomb threat; day after alert at 30 others
NEW DELHI: At least eight more schools in Delhi received hoax bomb threats via email on Saturday morning, marking the third such incident targeting educational institutions in the city this week, and the second in as many days.
2 mins
In Haryana, accident victims to get free treatment up to ₹1.5L
Road accident victims in Haryana will now get free treatment facilities of up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days.
1 min
Top court exonerates former IPS officer charged in narcotics case
THE TOP COURT QUASHED THE ORDERS OF BOTH THE SPECIAL JUDGE AND THE HIGH COURT AGAINST BHARTI ARORA
2 mins
Battlefield New Delhi: Kejriwal set to take on sons of two former CMS
NEW DELHI: As the national capital heads for a high-octane assembly election, nothing exemplifies the contest more than the likely showdown in the city's highest-profile seat - New Delhi - where former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may face the sons of two former Delhi CMs.
3 mins
24-yr-old woman burnt to death by mob, 43 booked
THE WOMAN SUFFERED FROM WALKING DISABILITY AND DIED ON THE SPOT
1 min
DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES TOP PRIORITY, SAYS CM SAINI
CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said ensuring uninterrupted delivery of public services is the top priority of the Haryana government and officials have been asked to ensure that benefits of welfare schemes reach people without any delay.
1 min
Kargil veteran's son becomes third generation officer
Newly commissioned army officer, Dev Panghel, wasn't even born when his father, Lieutenant Balwan Singh (now a Colonel), commanded the Ghatak Platoon, that led a successful mission to capture Tiger Hill during the Kargil War in 1999.
2 mins
Adi Kailash Yatra likely to be postponed
PITHORAGARH: The winter edition of Adi Kailash Yatra will likely be postponed due to unprecedented chill and freezing water, officials familiar with the matter said.
1 min
8 ALUMNI OF MOHALI INSTITUTE COMMISSIONED INTO ARMY, IAF
Eight alumni from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Mohali, were commissioned into the Indian Army and Air Force on Saturday.
1 min
SONEPAT MAN BOOKED FOR RAPING, IMPREGNATING 15-YEAR-OLD
Sonepat police have booked a shopkeeper for raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl, who delivered a premature baby girl on Friday.
1 min
Of the 491 cadets who passed out of IMA, 35 are from 13 friendly countries; Nepal army chief reviews parade
A total of 491 cadets passed out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, as officers on Saturday, including 456 from India and 35 from 13 friendly countries with the passing-out parade (PoP) for the autumn course.
1 min
NIA chargesheets 1 in Reasi bus attack
JAMMU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday chargesheeted one accused in the case relating to the fatal terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori in Reasi district on June 9.
2 mins
Cong must earn place as INDIA bloc leader: Omar
Abdullah stressed the need for sustained interactions among allies beyond the electoral cycle
2 mins
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING KILLS THREE IN SLEEP
Three persons were reportedly found dead in Dagshai due to poisoning by carbon monoxide from Angithi on Saturday.
1 min
Online fraud cases: Kupwara cyber cell recovers ₹1.5 lakh
THE VICTIMS WERE TARGETED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA ADS, OFFERS FOR ONLINE JOBS
1 min
Bone of contention: BJP cries 'fowl' after protected bird served at dinner for Sukhu
THOUGH THE CM DID NOT EAT THE 'JUNGLI MURGA', THE DISH WAS SERVED TO GUESTS ACCOMPANYING SUKHU
3 mins
'ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION' UNDERMINING INDIA'S FEDERAL STRUCTURE: MUFTI
People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday criticised the NDA government, accusing it of destroying the Indian Constitution with its proposal for 'One Nation, One Election'.
1 min
DAY AFTER WOMAN'S HEAD WAS FOUND IN TRASH, COPS ARREST BROTHER-IN-LAW
The woman, whose severed head was recovered from a garbage bin in Tollygunge area of south Kolkata, was allegedly killed by her brother-in-law as she had snubbed his advances, police said on Saturday.
1 min
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' is an article of faith, says Modi
Resolutions for India's future
3 mins
STOP BLAMING NEHRU, SAVARKAR: AADITYA ATTACKS CONGRESS, BJP
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday said the BJP and the Congress must stop blaming Jawaharlal Nehru or VD Savarkar for the sake of politics and instead talk about the future.
1 min
Senior BJP leader LK Advani hospitalised
Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted in the ICU of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.
1 min
PM didn't say anything new, bored us: Oppn
RULING MPS HAILED PM MODI'S SPEECH FOR EXPOSING HOW THE CONGRESS 'TORE APART THE CONSTITUTION'
1 min
Militant, 2 migrants, killed in Manipur
Three people were killed in Manipur's valley districts on Saturday in two separate incidents, including two migrant workers from Bihar, and an alleged militant worker who was shot during a police encounter.
1 min
ITANAGAR: 3 KIDS DIE AS OVERHEAD TANK COLLAPSES
Three students of a private school were killed and three others injured when an overhead water tank collapsed and fell on them in Naharlagun district of Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, police said.
1 min
STOP BLAMING NEHRU, SAVARKAR: AADITYA ATTACKS CONGRESS, BJP
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that India faces a battle between constitutional values and those who prefer Manusmriti as the governing law as he cited Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's criticism of the Indian Constitution.
3 mins
The curious case of Kylian Mbappe
The World Cup winner has had shockingly bad stats since he joined Real Madrid in July. What will it take to turn this around?
2 mins
Standing with the law, Securing social peace
The Supreme Court's intervention in the Places of Worship Act case is a timely reminder to the lower judiciary about the sanctity of the law
4 mins
Behind India's success in curbing tuberculosis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India laid the foundation for a new model of TB care and management.
2 mins
Why I refuse to address guests on my show as sir
SIR, AS UNDERSTOOD IN BRITISH ENGLISH, IS DEFERENTIAL. IT WOULD PLACE THE INTERVIEWEE ON A PEDESTAL, ABOVE THE INTERVIEWER. YET THE ASSUMPTION OF A POLITICAL INTERVIEW IS THAT THE INTERVIEWER AND INTERVIEWEE ARE EQUAL
3 mins
Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in memory
It happens far more to very successful people. When their careers are on the ascendant, people know everything about them—fame, money, lifestyle, talent, and personal life. But when their rising star begins to sink, they have to suffer the humiliation of painful anonymity.
3 mins
B'desh panel accuses Hasina of 'enforced disappearances'
An inquiry commission in Bangladesh said on Saturday that former premier Sheikh Hasina and some officials of security forces and her government were involved in enforced disappearances.
1 min
22 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
At least 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, medics said, while the Israeli military said it targeted gunmen operating from shelters and aid storages.
1 min
'BLOCK OPENAI'S FOR-PROFIT SHIFT,' META URGES CALIFORNIA A.G.
LOS ANGELES: Meta Platforms is urging California's attorney general to block OpenAI's planned conversion to a for-profit company, the Wall Street Journal reported, on Friday.
1 min
OpenAI whistleblower dies by suicide
NEW YORK: A 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has died by suicide in San Francisco, authorities said.
1 min
'BLOCK OPENAI'S FOR-PROFIT SHIFT,' META URGES CALIFORNIA A.G.
OpenAI asked a federal judge in California, on Friday, to reject a request by billionaire Elon Musk to halt the ChatGPT maker's conversion to a for-profit company.
2 mins
Hardline critic of West elected Georgia's prez
TBILISI: Georgian lawmakers elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, as the country's new president, on Saturday, setting him up to replace a pro-Western incumbent amid major protests against the government over a halt to the country's European Union accession talks last month.
2 mins
Protesters rejoice as MPs heed call
SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed on Saturday to fight for his political future after he was impeached in a second vote by the opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that had shocked the nation.
4 mins
No early breakthrough, rain spoils play on Day 1
BRISBANE: A day that started with so much promise at the Gabba ended as a damp squib and the bigger concern is that the forecast for the rest of the Test isn't great either.
2 mins
SMAT FINAL: VERSATILE MP FACE STAR-STUDDED MUMBAI
With coach Chandrakant Pandit at the helm of Madhya Pradesh, a cricket rivalry is brewing between MP and Mumbai.
1 min
Harikrishna: The specialist on China in Gukesh's team
THE 38-YEAR-OLD INDIAN GM SPEAKS ABOUT HIS UNDERSTANDING OF CHINESE PLAYERS, DING AS A FRIEND AND HOW THE TEAM TUCKED AWAY IN SPAIN DEALT WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
4 mins
Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal held
Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless draw against Everton on Saturday.
1 min
₹50K STOLEN FROM SEC-46 TEMPLE; CASE REGISTERED
Two unidentified individuals stole approximately ₹50,000 in cash stored near Lord Hanuman's idol at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir in Sector 46 on early Friday morning.
1 min
EVs fail to spark buyers' fancy in UT, only 5.64% sold in 5 years
Despite a vigorous push from the local administration, only 5.64% electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in Chandigarh compared to fuel-based vehicles over the last five years.
2 mins
Diljit Dosanjh tweaks song lyrics after CCPCR advisory
Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh surprised fans at his Chandigarh concert on Saturday by tweaking the lyrics of his hit song \"Patiala Peg\" to \"Patiala Soda\".
2 mins
Nayagaon man booked for killing 60-year-old NRI mother
Woman was visiting her elder son from Australia in July; two days later, he informed his brother about her 'sudden death'
1 min
Varun to lock horns with Anshul in final for title
CHANDIGARH: Pipping Chandigarh golfers Ayaan Gupta and Anant Singh Ahlawat in the semi-finals, Bangalore's Varun Muthappa and Kolkata's Anshul Mishra entered the 123rd All India IGU Amateur Golf Championship final which will be held at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Sunday.
1 min
National Lok Adalat: Over 2,700 cases disposed of in UT
As many as 2,792 cases and 1,630 traffic challans were disposed of at the National Lok Adalat, organised by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandigarh, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA).
1 min
IT-DEPT HOLDS OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Following the success of the Direct Taxes Vivad se Vishwas Scheme (VSV1.0) in 2020, the central government introduced the DTVSV Scheme 2024 (VSV2.0) to reduce tax litigations and enhance ease of doing business.
1 min
POWER TARIFFS WILL REMAIN UNDER JERC'S CONTROL: PVT FIRM
CHANDIGARH: The private firm selected for the takeover of the UT electricity department has clarified that even after privatisation, power rates will continue to be regulated and determined by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC).
1 min
HOUSING SOCIETY RESIDENTS SEEK RESOLUTION OF PENDING DEATH CASES
MOHALI: The families of Puncham Cooperative Society in Sector 68 have sought the intervention of GMADA authorities to resolve the pending property transfer cases related to deceased residents.
1 min
2 mobile snatchers arrested in Mohali
Police arrested two mobile snatchers, Harvinder Singh, alias Kaka, and Gursewak Singh, alias Sabi, in the Lehli area on Friday.
1 min
Defence veterans discuss declining military stature
THE SEMINAR FOCUSED ON ISSUES SUCH AS ONE RANK ONE PENSION, AGNIVEER AND SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
1 min
POWER TARIFFS WILL REMAIN UNDER JERC'S CONTROL: PVT FIRM
Carrying placards, black flags against privatisation, party activists were marching towards Punjab Raj Bhawan
2 mins
UT 2nd best in country in energy conservation
The Chandigarh administration secured the second position in the field of energy conservation at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2024 function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Saturday.
1 min
Where the mind is without fear
In chess, as in life, the head is usually bowed. The players in question are in intense concentration and focused entirely on the 64 squares, even if they tend to take a short stroll in the vicinity while the opponent is mulling his move.
3 mins
Words' worth in a warring world
THE COLLINS DICTIONARY'S WORD OF THE YEAR - BRAT, SOMEHOW, BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH KAMALA HARRIS
2 mins
Sufi Kafi of Punjab is the food for her soul
Singer Rekha Raj inherits the rich tradition of Punjab's sufiana and folk music through her 'maa' and 'naani'
3 mins
Saif Ali Khan: PM Modi thought we'd bring Taimur and Jehangir to meet him
Actor Saif Ali Khan recently met up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, along with the entire Kapoor family.
1 min
I've always wanted to be an actor and get people's love'
Aanchal Munjal, known for her roles in films such as We Are Family (2010) and Sei (2018), recently made her Telugu debut with director Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule.
1 min
Jay-Z's lawyer pushes to dismiss rape case as accuser admits 'inaccuracies'
Rapper-businessman Jay-Z's legal team is moving to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000, citing inconsistencies in her allegations.
1 min
I'm humbled by the love: Rupal Patel on viral AI-generated video of herself
Actor Rupal Patel has a number of shows to her credit, but she is best known for her portrayal of Kokilaben in the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.
1 min
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