Hindustan Times Patna - December 20, 2024
Hindustan Times Patna - December 20, 2024
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December 20, 2024
SAMAJWADI MP FROM SAMBHAL BOOKED FOR POWER THEFT
The Samajwadi Party's Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq was booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday for alleged theft of electricity at his residence in the Deepa Sarai neighbourhood here, officials said.
1 min
Five terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter
Press Trust of India
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Five terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter
Five Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, including a self-styled top commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here.
1 min
CONG'S KHARGE MOVES NOTICE OF PRIVILEGE AGAINST SHAH
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday filed a notice of privilege against Union home minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar during a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
1 min
Over 40 companies show interest in investing ₹4K-cr in IT Sector on Day 1
Over 40 companies have proposed investments exceeding ₹4,000 crore in the IT sector on the first day of the two-day 'Bihar Business Connect - Global Investor Summit', which began in the state capital on Thursday.
4 mins
RJD MLA's brother surrenders; cash, arms recovered from house
Pinku Yadav alias Tinku Yadav, younger brother of RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav, wanted by Bihar police on the charges of firing and murderous attack on the AIIMS chief security officer (CSO) on Thursday surrendered before Danapur court fearing arrest and attachment of his property.
2 mins
Now five chances to teachers to clear competency test
The state cabinet on Thursday approved the Bihar school special teachers (amendments) rules 2024, offering five chances to Niyojit teachers to pass the competency test and become special teachers.
2 mins
BPSC PT EXAM RUCKUS: ASPIRANT ARRESTED
Patna police on Thursday arrested one of the aspirants involved for creating ruckus, damaging public property and looting question papers from the Bapu Examination Centre in Patna on October 13.
2 mins
BJP-Cong workers clash in Patna, many hurt
Half a dozen persons received minor injuries during a clash between BJP and Congress workers in front of Sadaqat Ashram under Patliputra police station here on Thursday.
1 min
Disrobing of women blot on constitutional spirit, says SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday decried the disrobing and public humiliation of two women in Bihar on accusations of witchcraft, describing the incident as a \"blot on the constitutional spirit\" and a grave affront to human dignity.
2 mins
BPSC PT EXAM RUCKUS: ASPIRANT ARRESTED
Patna police on Thursday arrested one of the aspirants involved for creating ruckus, damaging public property and looting question papers from the Bapu Examination Centre in Patna on October 13.
1 min
SC rejects contempt plea, asks UP to monitor 'Dharam Sansad' event
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear a contempt plea against Uttar Pradesh authorities over Yati Narsinghanand's proposed \"Dharam Sansad\" event in Ghaziabad and asked it to keep a watch.
1 min
SC issues rules to curb illegal constructions
The Supreme Court has issued nationwide guidelines to tackle the growing menace of unauthorised constructions, mandating stringent compliance with building regulations and directing that possession of buildings be handed over to owners or beneficiaries by a developer only after obtaining a valid completion or occupation certificate.
2 mins
There is no evidence on how ONOP reduces net expenses
Congress leader and top constitutional lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi spoke to Saubhadra Chatterji about the 'one national, one elections' bills tabled in the Lok Sabha this week, listing his objections to the idea and arguing that it is not a right fit for a parliamentary democracy such as India.
2 mins
RS dy chair dismisses no-confidence notice against Vice President
Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Thursday dismissed the impeachment notice given by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar while ruling it as an act of impropriety, being severely flawed and drawn in haste to mar his reputation, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Bill to curb 'urban Naxals' sent to joint panel
Amid opposition from various organisations and opposition parties, the state government has sent the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing the activities of \"urban Naxals\" to a joint select committee.
2 mins
Victim's parents move HC demanding in-depth probe
THE MOVE COMES DAYS AFTER FORMER RG KAR PRINCIPAL AND ANOTHER ACCUSED GRANTED BAIL AS CBI FAILED TO FILE A CHARGE SHEET WITHIN 90 DAYS
2 mins
Ambedkar row: Kharge submits privilege motion against Shah
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Union home minister Amit Shah for his remarks against BR Ambedkar.
3 mins
80 years of US-India relations celebrated through music, dance and memories
Dosti House in Bandra-Kurla Complex, formerly known as the American Centre—which was then situated in South Mumbai—celebrated 80 years of US-India partnership on Tuesday evening.
3 mins
Advocates boycott work over alleged use of indecent words by addl CJM
ADVOCATES UNANIMOUSLY PASSED A RESOLUTION AND THE COPIES OF THE SAME WERE SENT TO THE DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE
1 min
Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema
The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.
1 min
Dealing with the Dragon
India-China ties show progress, but Delhi must not lose sight of Beijing's border ambitions
2 mins
Five principles integral to better schooling systems
WHILE THERE IS A CASE FOR A COMMON CURRICULUM, IT MUST HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS THAT RESPECT LOCAL CONTEXTS.
3 mins
Power shifts in China's defence establishment
There are signs that the Chinese military is facing significant internal strife.
3 mins
Trump tariffs and the making of a trade war
Before targeting the US's two neighbours and rival China, Donald Trump should bear in mind that there will be no winners in this war
4 mins
Fadnavis, Thackeray meeting unsettles Mahayuti, MVA allies
The brief meeting between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Nagpur's Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday has unsettled both parties' allies in the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
1 min
Tejashwi promises to form SDA for Seemanchal's development
Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav alleged that in Bihar, infrastructure has been fractured, citing collapses of bridges and promised to constitute Seemanchal Development Authority (SDA) for the holistic development of the region.
2 mins
Drunk DPM held hostage by villagers in Bhagalpur, probe launched
Two education department officials were allegedly held hostage by villagers on Wednesday, who accused them of inspecting a government school under the influence of liquor in Bhagalpur district, officials said.
1 min
CONTRACTOR SHOT DEAD IN EAST CHAMPARAN
A 30-year-old contractor, who was married off barely a month ago, was shot dead by unidentified criminals in Bihar's East Champaran district on Thursday, police said.
1 min
DBT registration of 198 Bihar farmers cancelled for stubble burning
The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) registration of 198 farmers has been cancelled in Bihar for burning stubble after harvesting paddy crops, said people in the know on Thursday.
1 min
Tel Aviv strikes Yemen's rebel-held capital, port city after Houthi attack targets Israel
A series of intense Israeli airstrikes shook Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city early on Thursday and killed at least nine people, officials said, shortly after a Houthi missile targeted central Israel.
1 min
VIETNAM KARAOKE BAR FIRE KILLS 11, ARSON SUSPECTED
A fire ripped through a karaoke bar in the Vietnamese capital, killing 11 people and injuring two others in a case of suspected arson, police said on Thursday.
1 min
Russia is moving closer to achieving goals in Ukraine
Discussing the continued presence of Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, Putin said Kyiv's troops would surely be forced out
2 mins
Trump rejects US spending bill, risking government shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday disrupted bipartisan efforts to avert a government shutdown as he pressured his fellow Republicans in Congress to reject a stopgap bill to keep the government funded past the end of the week.
1 min
52 people killed, 65 hurt in 2 bus accidents in central Afghanistan
Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed 52 people and injured 65, the Taliban government spokesman said on Thursday.
1 min
Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes
A court in France, on Thursday, sentenced the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her and allowing other men to rape her while she was unconscious, in abuse that lasted nearly a decade.
2 mins
ZELENSKY URGES EU-U.S. UNITY AT BLOC'S LAST SUMMIT BEFORE TRUMP'S RETURN
Donald Trump loomed large over EU leaders on Thursday at their last summit before he reclaims power in the United States, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying only transatlantic unity can \"save\" Ukraine.
1 min
Rupee closes at fresh low, reaches 85 against dollar
The rupee dropped 14 paise and breached the crucial 85 level to close at an all-time low of 85.08 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve sparked a broad dollar rally.
1 min
Indian EV market likely to touch ₹20 lakh cr by 2030, says Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Indian electric vehicle market is likely to touch ₹20 lakh crore and will create around 50 million jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030.
1 min
Micromax and Phison form JV to develop storage chips
Indian smartphone company Micromax Informatics has tied up with Taiwanese NAND storage chip maker Phison to develop high-end storage products for enterprise, automotive and AI models.
1 min
Pernod Ricard, AB InBev raided by CCI
The antitrust body CCI has raided some offices of alcohol giants Pernod Ricard and Anheuser-Busch InBev as it investigates accusations of price collusion with retailers in a southern state, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
AIRCRAFT LESSOR TO BUY STAKE IN SPICEJET TO SETTLE DISPUTE
SpiceJet on Thursday said aircraft lessor Genesis will acquire a stake worth $4 million in the airline as part of settling a more than $16 million dispute.
1 min
FMCG cos may go for 5% price hikes amid rising costs
Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.
2 mins
BHARTI AIRTEL PAYS ₹3,626 CR TO CLEAR 2016 SPECTRUM DUES
Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the Indian government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.
1 min
Markets join global selloff as US Fed eyes fewer cuts
Sensex plunged 965 points to crash below 80,000-mark, has lost 3.54% in four days
2 mins
Centre will make Swiggy, Amazon sell Bharat dal
Virtual shelves of online grocers, such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy, may soon see the debut of an unlikely item: Subsidised dal from the Government of India.
2 mins
Ashwin returns home, says he has no regrets
There was the mandatory shower of flower petals, lots of smiles and a live band too as Ravichandran Ashwin returned home on Thursday after his international retirement in the middle of a Test series in Australia, insisting that he made an \"instinctive\" decision and is walking away with \"zero regrets\".
2 mins
Liverpool move into semi-finals
Three years and nine months after a near-fatal crash at the 2021 Dakar Rally, Indian rallyist CS Santosh made a comeback at the two-day Rallye TT Cuenca in October. Santosh, the first Indian to complete the Dakar Rally, suffered brain trauma, partial memory loss, and other injuries in the 2021 crash. His return to competition is a testament to his indomitable spirit and rigorous rehabilitation.
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SPAIN PLAYMAKER BONMATI'S GOAL AGAINST MAN CITY SENDS BARCELONA INTO QUARTERS
Fresh off capturing her latest global award, Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati scored a goal that helped to send defending champion Barcelona into the Women's Champions League quarterfinals as the winner of its group.
1 min
Now, becoming the best player in the world is what I care about most
What must it be like to fulfil your life's greatest dream at 18? It's been less than a week since Gukesh D became world champion, beating China's Ding Liren, and the Indian teen is still wrapping his head around this delightful predicament.
5 mins
Anuradha Pal: Zakir bhai helped me shine in a male-dominated space
For Anuradha Pal, tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain's death is a personal loss.
2 mins
A live-action adaptation that lacks both style and substance
Mufasa: The Lion King serves as yet another chapter in Disney's relentless pursuit of revamping its animation classics for a modern audience, often at the expense of originality.
2 mins
JACKKY CAN MAKE ME LAUGH
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look back on the year that changed their relationship status
1 min
Milind Soman: Even if I get $100 million, I won't do a paan masala ad
As someone who is big on fitness and believes in following a healthy lifestyle, actor-model Milind Soman (59) is working on \"creating a platform for indigenous sports\".
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