Hindustan Times West UP - January 28, 2025
Hindustan Times West UP - January 28, 2025
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January 28, 2025
JPC Approves Waqf Report, Oppn Amendments Rejected
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) approved the Waqf (Amendments) bill by a majority on Monday (16 votes to 10), controversially rejecting all amendments put forth by members from opposition parties, and accepting those put forth by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies.
1 min
China's Foreign Minister Calls For Improved Ties With India
India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
1 min
China's DeepSeek Model Triggers AI Market Rout
Nasdaq futures slumped and technology shares slid in Japan on Monday as surging popularity of a Chinese discount artificial intelligence model wobbled investors' faith in the profitability of AI and the sector's voracious demand for high-tech chips.
1 min
For free India's 1st Kumbh, Rlys printed 'cow', 'fish' on tickets
In 1954, Indian Railways adopted a unique code-based crowd management strategy at railway stations for the smooth conduct of the first Kumbh Mela in free India.
2 mins
VHP flags 'exorbitant hike' in fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing \"serious inconveniences\" in visiting the Mahakumbh Mela due to the \"exorbitant hike\" in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue.
1 min
1.5L-2L Pilgrims Taking Sangam Dip Every Hr
In the run-up to the second Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya on January 29, pilgrims continued to pour into the 4000-hectare tent city at Mahakumbh Nagar.
2 mins
Mega kitchens at Mela: 40,000 rotis in an hour, 40 quintals of curry at one go
More than 500 bhandaras (community meals) are running at various sites in the Mahakumbh area where lakhs of devotees are getting prasad (meals) every day.
2 mins
2,000 Hospital Beds, 125 Ambulances on Standby Ahead of Mauni Amavasya
From 2,000 beds ready across hospitals to 2,000 disaster kits, a fleet of 125 ambulances, an air ambulance, and tie-ups with premier medical institutions of the country, the Mahakumbh administration has implemented a comprehensive disaster management plan to handle emergencies as the second Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya on January 29 is expected to draw 8-10 crore devotees.
1 min
Four Of Family Killed In Road Mishap Near Fatehabad
Four of a family were killed in an accident near Fatehabad on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in the wee hours of Monday.
1 min
Sandal Procession Marks Second Day of Shah Jahan's Urs
On the second day of the three-day Urs commemorating Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, a special 'sandal' procession was performed at his grave inside the Taj Mahal.
1 min
Halting of new funds could impact many initiatives in India
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has paused new funding for programmes across the world following the Trump administration's decision to halt all foreign aid, barring that to Egypt and Israel, a move that will impact some initiatives in India.
2 mins
K'taka seeks ₹90k crore for Bengaluru in Union Budget
Ahead of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, set to be presented on February 1, Karnataka's deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has written to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting nearly ₹90,000 crore in funding for key infrastructure projects in Bengaluru.
1 min
JPC clears amendments to Waqf bill; Oppn slams panel
This JPC is a farce. Why did the government send the bill to the JPC when everything was pre-decided? Kalyan Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP
3 mins
Misri, Chinese foreign minister Yi discuss ties
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Monday called on Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and discussed issues of bilateral interest.
1 min
China's DeepSeek tops iPhone downloads and spurs AI Selloff
Chinese startup DeepSeek's eponymous AI assistant rocketed to the top of Apple Inc.'s iPhone download charts, stirring doubts in Silicon Valley about the strength of America's lead in AI.
2 mins
HC Reserves Verdict on MUDA Case Probe by Independent Agency
The Karnataka high court has reserved its order on whether to transfer the MUDA case to an independent agency, such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
1 min
Maha to monitor zoonotic disease among forest staff
The Maharashtra forest department has launched an initiative to build a real-time surveillance model for detecting zoonotic diseases among bird sanctuary workers and residents in the vicinity of the wetlands.
1 min
Life sentence for man who stabbed ex-wife
A sessions court last week sentenced a 52-year-old man, Hanif Sarvar Khan, to life imprisonment for stabbing his former wife last year.
1 min
Nalli Sarees' owner dedicates Padma Bhushan to weavers
After being honoured with the Padma Shri in 2003, textile industrialist and philanthropist Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, 84, was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in the category of trade and industry on Saturday.
2 mins
MAGA Won't Gain From Weaponising Tariffs
Restoring American supremacy is the declared agenda of the second Trump presidency.
1 min
Does India need another tryst with the plan panel?
In a budget speech made 75 years ago, the then finance minister John Mathai announced the setting up of a new expert body to coordinate and guide economic activities in India – the Planning Commission.
3 mins
Tread Carefully on the Himalayas
Hydropower projects in the mountains must not be pursued at the cost of public safety
2 mins
Redeeming the federal pledge in Constitution
India's aspiration to become a developed country by 2047 will depend on improved Centre-state cooperation in implementing second-generation reforms
4 mins
How the contours of Quad may change in Trump 2.0
The Quad foreign ministers met shortly after Donald Trump took office at the White House.
3 mins
China's DeepSeek tops ChatGPT on App Store
Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI Assistant on Monday overtook rival ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application available on Apple's App Store in the United States.
2 mins
Duck DNA Found in Both Engines of Jeju Air Plane That Crashed
Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report, on Monday, with authorities still trying to determine what caused the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
1 min
China Promises to Take Back Undocumented Migrants After Trump Threats
China pledged to accept the return of undocumented Chinese citizens in the US, after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Colombia with tariffs of up to 50% for refusing to take back deported migrants.
1 min
$1mn poll giveaway wasn't illegal lottery
Elon Musk asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action by voters who said the world's richest person defrauded them into signing a petition to support the US Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway.
1 min
Jordan and Egypt Should Take in Gazans: Trump
US President Donald Trump said Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, a suggestion rejected by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that runs the enclave, and apparently rebuffed by Jordan and Egypt.
2 mins
U.S., Colombia Agree on Deportations; Tariffs Put on Hold
The U.S. and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war on Sunday after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
2 mins
Syria Monitor Says 35 People Summarily Executed in 3 Days
Fighters affiliated with Syria's new Islamist leaders have carried out 35 summary executions over 72 hours, mostly of Assad-era officers, a war monitor said on Sunday.
1 min
Adani Wilmar Profit Doubles in Third Qtr
India's Adani Wilmar reported a two-fold surge in third-quarter profit on Monday, buoyed by higher demand in its core edible oils segment.
1 min
How skipping notice period can lead to a tax trap
Switching jobs often brings excitement—a new role, better pay, etc. But it also comes with challenges. One of the trickiest is serving out the notice period.
2 mins
Govt Invites Application for Sebi Chairperson Post
The Three-Year Term of Buch as Sebi Chairperson Ends on February 28. Buch Turned 60 This Month
2 mins
Draft Rules for IST Adoption Notified
The government on Monday notified rules to harmonize all Indian clocks with indigenous atomic clocks to lend the Indian Standard Time (IST) a \"millisecond to nanosecond accuracy\".
1 min
JPMorgan names India investment bank leaders as Wadhwani leaves
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has promoted two of its most senior dealmakers as co-heads of investment banking in India as the US lender seeks to strengthen its position in the market following the recent departure of Navin Wadhwani.
1 min
JSW to invest ₹2,600 crore to develop two copper mines
JSW Group on Monday said it will invest ₹2,600 crore to develop and operate two copper mines and set up a copper concentrator plant in Jharkhand.
1 min
Adani Total Q3 Profit Falls on Higher Gas Purchase Cost
India's Adani Total Gas reported a 20% fall in third-quarter profit on Monday, hurt by higher gas purchase costs following lower supply from the government.
1 min
Infy avers it hasn't stolen trade secrets of Cognizant
Infosys Ltd has denied Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s allegations of stealing its trade secrets, stating that a cursory internet search reveals information about the latter's healthcare solutions, prompting a US court to ask Cognizant to disclose the nature of its trade secrets.
2 mins
Rupee Falls 11 Paise To 86.33 Against Dollar
Nifty fell 1.14% to end at 22,829.15, while Sensex shed 1.08% to close at 75,366.17
2 mins
BPCL's AP facility to serve dual ambitions
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) will have a refining capacity of around 50 million tonnes (mt) after commissioning the proposed green-field refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh, said the chairman and managing director G. Krishnakumar.
2 mins
How skipping notice period can lead to a tax trap
Switching jobs often brings excitement—a new role, better pay, etc. But it also comes with challenges. One of the trickiest is serving out the notice period.
2 mins
JPMorgan Names India Investment Bank Leaders as Wadhwani Leaves
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has promoted two of its most senior dealmakers as co-heads of investment banking in India as the US lender seeks to strengthen its position in the market following the recent departure of Navin Wadhwani.
1 min
Adani Total Q3 Profit Falls on Higher Gas Purchase Cost
India's Adani Total Gas reported a 20% fall in third-quarter profit on Monday, hurt by higher gas purchase costs following lower supply from the government.
1 min
Chitale bags national TT title with close victory over Akula
An hour before the final, Diya Chitale approached the practice table with a specific routine prepared.
3 mins
India's Asian Winter Games participation hanging in balance
India's participation in the Asian Winter Games scheduled to be held in Harbin, China, from February 7, is in doubt after it was learnt that the organisers, the Olympic Council of Asia, on Sunday turned down accreditation requests for a new set of players in ice hockey and snowboarding.
1 min
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