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HC upholds termination of dam contract to construction firm

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:26 AM IST

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Dhariya Construction Pvt Ltd, challenging the termination of their contract for the Kumbhe Dam project in Raigad

HC upholds termination of dam contract to construction firm

ByKaruna Nidhi

Two held for raping 14-year-old girl in Shivaji Nagar

They said that the incident came to light when the girl managed to return home after being set free and narrated everything to her mother

Two men were arrested for raping 14-year-old girl in Shivaji Nagar. (File Photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HC asks for report on violations in DLF

DTCP officials said that during the hearing on Wednesday, the bench of Justice Suresh Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri asked the department to find out whether illegal constructions surveyed in DLF phases one to five fall under the compounding rules

The department of town and country planning has issued 300 fresh show cause notices to property owners in DLF phase-3 for illegal constructions, violations and allowing illegal commercial establishments. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Techie-turned-purohit: Carrying forward a 7-generation legacy at Mahakumbh

Paliwal started his sojourn as a ‘Purohit’ at the tender age of 14, learning the nitty-gritty of his family’s traditional business from his grandfather during the 2001 Mahakumbh

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByKenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar

Plan to expand Raghopur road connecting Delhi to Gurugram likely to get delayed

The Upper Dwarka expressway is 60 metres wide in Gurugram but connects with a Delhi road in Raghopur village, which is only 10 metres wide for the entire length of 1.8km. It falls in Delhi, well beyond the Gurugram border

The proposal to upgrade the road connecting the Upper Dwarka Expressway with Najafgarh Road is expected to get delayed, officials said on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Rain improves Delhi air, Grap 4 revoked

The Safdarjung weather station—considered representative of Delhi weather—recorded 3.9mm of rainfall in the 24 hours preceding 8.30am on Thursday

Rain and morning fog in Dwarka. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:06 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Need to accelerate pace for finishing infra projects in Gurugram: Rao Narbir Singh

During a review meeting held in Chandigarh with senior officials from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), Haryana Urban Development Authority, and the Gurugram Municipal Corporation, Singh emphasised the critical nature of timely completion

Haryana Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh with officials. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Kejriwal doubles down on ‘distribution’ claim; ‘He’ll never be Delhi CM again’: Verma

The AAP and the BJP have engaged in a sustained slugfest over the New Delhi seat since the last week of December

Parvesh Verma, the BJP candidate from the New Delhi constituency, during a roadshow in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByAlok K N Mishra

All eyes on Milkipur, ensure fair bypoll: Akhilesh

He questioned the figures cited by the Uttar Pradesh government on the number of devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela on Makar Sankranti (January 14).

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Dozen suffer burns as bread factory oven bursts in Agra

DCP Agra, Suraj Rai said that investigations are in the primary stage and responsibility will be fixed if any lapses are found on the part of the owner running the unit

Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

22-yr-old missing woman’s body found in Assam; family alleges rape and murder

According to the victim’s family members, she went missing on January 9 and her body was found floating in a river on January 13

The family members said that the woman went to meet her friend in Lahowal on December 9 and never returned. (Representative file photo)

Published on Jan 16, 2025 03:25 PM IST

ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Six Meitei radical group members arrested in extortion, abduction case

Md Nawash (33) from Imphal East district under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station, was abducted from his residence on Tuesday, by suspected AT members, allegedly for ransom

An unknown person brought Nawash to Thoubal District Hospital on Wednesday, where he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors (Representative Photo)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 02:11 PM IST

ByThomas Ngangom

GMDA clears encroachments from green belt on SPR

GMDA district town planner, RS Bhath, who led the drive along the SPR said that four earth moving machines were deployed to clear the illegal encroachments on green belts

The enforcement wing of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority carried out a demolition drive on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) on Wednesday to clear encroachments from green belts. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

17-year-old murdered after being abducted from home, 1 held, 10 absconding

Investigators said three criminal cases were registered against the deceased at Sector 9A police station

A man was arrested and at least 10 more are on the run for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy after abducting him from his home in Devi Lal Colony in Sector 9 in Gurugram. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

Uttarakhand assures UP of adequate water supply from Tehri Dam for Mahakumbh

State tourism and water resources minister Satpal Maharaj said that additional water discharge from the Tehri reservoir, located in Tehri Garhwal district, is already being ensured.

People warm themselves around a bonfire on the banks of the Ganga river during the ongoing ‘Maha Kumbh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj (PTI)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 05:32 AM IST

BySandeep Rawat, Haridwar

Jangam sadhus enchant as ‘wandering shrines of Lord Shiva’

A visit by ‘Jangam’ sudhus to a household is considered equivalent to a visit from Lord Shiva himself, and they are regarded as superior to fixed lingas (stone idols installed in temples).

Jangam sadhus (in white attire) at a camp in Mahakumbh Nagar on banks of Sangam in Prayagraj (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar

12,000 Naga sadhus to be ordained at Mahakumbh

Rituals involve three days of spiritual austerities for aspirant sadhus ahead of the ordination ceremony; Juna, Niranjani and Mahanirvani Akhadas begin preparations

Hundreds of sadhus attending the ordination ceremony of the Juna Akhada in the freezing cold during Kumbh Mela-2019 (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Gkp gang involved in exploiting minor girls busted, four arrested

SP city Abhinav Tyagi confirmed that district police had arrested four suspects accused of luring minor girls

Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

Man bludgeoned to death for mocking friend, 1 held

Investigators said that on Sunday night, Vishal reached the village to attend the birthday of his maternal aunt’s daughter. After the celebration, he and some old friends consumed liquor and decided to take revenge following which Vishal along with a friend reached the spot were Harsh was asleep and killed him

A 22-year-old man was bludgeoned to death at Rithoj village in Bhondsi by his friend on Sunday night. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 09:39 PM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

CBI takes over investigation of Mahadev Betting App case from Chhattisgarh EOW

The Chhattisgarh EOW, which submitted three charge-sheets in court in connection with the Mahadev Betting App case, has handed over the case diary to CBI

The Chhattisgarh government had recommended the Mahadev Betting App case to CBI for investigation in August 2024. (Representational image)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 09:20 PM IST

ByRitesh Mishra

Formula E race case: SC refuses to entertain KT Rama Rao’s plea against FIR

The case against Rao is being investigated by the Telangana anti-corruption bureau for offences of criminal misconduct by a public servant.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and Telangana leader of opposition KT Rama Rao. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 03:57 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

Causing injuries, deaths, Chinese manjha also cuts into domestic trade

Chinese manjha has caused one death and 11 injuries in Varanasi, leading to protests and police action against its sale and use.

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Foreign devotees embrace Mahakumbh spirit

As globalisation and the internet have bridged cultures, the Kumbh has gained global attention, inspiring a growing number of international visitors each time it is held.

Foreign devotees take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar

Ggm: GMDA plans to build new underpasses, flyovers at 7 spots

All these proposed projects are along the alignment of the Gurugram metro rail project, which will extend the metro line from Millennium City metro station to Old Gurugram and to Cyber City in a loop, which will be 27 kilometres in length

The site at Bakhtawar Chowk in Sector 47 in Gurugram where a proposed underpass is expected to be built soon by the civic agency. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:28 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

GMDA to pump treated water to Aravalli Biodiversity Park

GMDA officials said that an amount of ₹10 crore is being spent on the project. The treated water pipeline will be about 9.5km in length

GMDA will lay a pipeline from the sewage treatment plant at Berhampur to the Aravalli Biodiversity Park on MG Road to supply treated water for plants in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Sadhus earns titles like ‘Jagadguru’, others for their knowledge, meditation

At Mahakumbh-2025, many sadhus display titles like 'Jagadguru' and 'Shankaracharya', reflecting their knowledge and penance, enhancing devotees' faith.

Vehicles of sadhus bearing their titles with pride in tent city of Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 10:34 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

A traveller of two worlds: From American soldier to Sanatan sadhu

Baba Mokshpuri has caught everyone’s attention with his presence at the Mahakumbh where he talks about his spiritual journey and plans to open an ashram in New Mexico

Published on Jan 14, 2025 10:27 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Govt needs support of armed forces veterans in restoring normalcy: Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakhs for soldiers who have laid down their lives on duty

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh addressing army veterans and their families on the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day-2025 at the 1st Battalion, Manipur Rifles hall in Imphal on Tuesday.

Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Extended Sangam Nose now takes in more devotees

Millions participated in the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, with enhanced capacity allowing 2 lakh devotees to bathe hourly.

Devout at the Sangam Nose during the Mahakumbh on Tuesday (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar

Makar Sankranti@Mahakumbh: Trans sadhus take dip, pray for happiness, prosperity of nation

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose

Sadhus of Kinnar Akhada and members of trans community led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi taking a dip at Sangam during Amit Snan in Prayagraj on Tuesday (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:45 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

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MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Dhariya Construction Pvt Ltd, challenging the termination of their contract for the Kumbhe Dam project in Raigad

They said that the incident came to light when the girl managed to return home after being set free and narrated everything to her mother

DTCP officials said that during the hearing on Wednesday, the bench of Justice Suresh Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri asked the department to find out whether illegal constructions surveyed in DLF phases one to five fall under the compounding rules

Paliwal started his sojourn as a ‘Purohit’ at the tender age of 14, learning the nitty-gritty of his family’s traditional business from his grandfather during the 2001 Mahakumbh

The Upper Dwarka expressway is 60 metres wide in Gurugram but connects with a Delhi road in Raghopur village, which is only 10 metres wide for the entire length of 1.8km. It falls in Delhi, well beyond the Gurugram border

The Safdarjung weather station—considered representative of Delhi weather—recorded 3.9mm of rainfall in the 24 hours preceding 8.30am on Thursday

During a review meeting held in Chandigarh with senior officials from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), Haryana Urban Development Authority, and the Gurugram Municipal Corporation, Singh emphasised the critical nature of timely completion

The AAP and the BJP have engaged in a sustained slugfest over the New Delhi seat since the last week of December

He questioned the figures cited by the Uttar Pradesh government on the number of devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela on Makar Sankranti (January 14).

DCP Agra, Suraj Rai said that investigations are in the primary stage and responsibility will be fixed if any lapses are found on the part of the owner running the unit

According to the victim’s family members, she went missing on January 9 and her body was found floating in a river on January 13

Md Nawash (33) from Imphal East district under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station, was abducted from his residence on Tuesday, by suspected AT members, allegedly for ransom

GMDA district town planner, RS Bhath, who led the drive along the SPR said that four earth moving machines were deployed to clear the illegal encroachments on green belts

Investigators said three criminal cases were registered against the deceased at Sector 9A police station

State tourism and water resources minister Satpal Maharaj said that additional water discharge from the Tehri reservoir, located in Tehri Garhwal district, is already being ensured.

A visit by ‘Jangam’ sudhus to a household is considered equivalent to a visit from Lord Shiva himself, and they are regarded as superior to fixed lingas (stone idols installed in temples).

Rituals involve three days of spiritual austerities for aspirant sadhus ahead of the ordination ceremony; Juna, Niranjani and Mahanirvani Akhadas begin preparations

SP city Abhinav Tyagi confirmed that district police had arrested four suspects accused of luring minor girls

The Chhattisgarh EOW, which submitted three charge-sheets in court in connection with the Mahadev Betting App case, has handed over the case diary to CBI

The case against Rao is being investigated by the Telangana anti-corruption bureau for offences of criminal misconduct by a public servant.

Chinese manjha has caused one death and 11 injuries in Varanasi, leading to protests and police action against its sale and use.

As globalisation and the internet have bridged cultures, the Kumbh has gained global attention, inspiring a growing number of international visitors each time it is held.

All these proposed projects are along the alignment of the Gurugram metro rail project, which will extend the metro line from Millennium City metro station to Old Gurugram and to Cyber City in a loop, which will be 27 kilometres in length

GMDA officials said that an amount of ₹10 crore is being spent on the project. The treated water pipeline will be about 9.5km in length

At Mahakumbh-2025, many sadhus display titles like 'Jagadguru' and 'Shankaracharya', reflecting their knowledge and penance, enhancing devotees' faith.

Baba Mokshpuri has caught everyone’s attention with his presence at the Mahakumbh where he talks about his spiritual journey and plans to open an ashram in New Mexico

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakhs for soldiers who have laid down their lives on duty

Millions participated in the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, with enhanced capacity allowing 2 lakh devotees to bathe hourly.

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose

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