February 2020 - Hindustaan Times

AamAadmi Party (AAP) suspended the primary membership of its leader Tahir Hussain after he was made an accused in the murder of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) employee, Ankit Sharma during Delhi violence.

The party said in a tweet that Tahir Hussain will remain suspended from the party until the murder charges against him are investigated and he is given a clean chit by the police.

Ankit Sharma murder

His body was found in a drain near Jafrabad. He was allegedly attacked by a mob and the post-mortem report indicated that he was stabbed multiple times when he was returning home on Tuesday.His body was recovered on Wednesday. His father, Ravinder Sharma who’s also an IB employee, said that his son was stabbed and beaten by supporters of Tahir Hussain.

BJP leader Kapil Mishra on Ankit’s murder

The BJP leader also supported the allegations against Tahir Hussain. It was the pro-CAA rally in northeast Delhi’s Maujpur that was linked to the Delhi violence that rocked the national capital for four days.

Video grabs of Tahir Hussain

In a video grab, Tahir Hussain is seen in the roof of a building close to the residence of Ankit Sharma. The video has Tahir Hussain moving on a roof of a building. But Hussain claimed that he escaped to a safe place with his family. The video shows Hussain walking with a stick on the roof. Some men are also seen with the AAP leader.

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Sports

Highlights Of The Manchester United V/S Club Brugge Match

HT News February 28, 2020

Manchester United scored its spot in the last 16 of the Europa League by beating Club Brugge with 6-1. And what was more exciting is that almost all the Reds including Bruno Fernandes, OdionIghalo, Scott McTominay and Fred were on the scoresheet.

Reds bag five

Winning by five goal-margin was a big win in a European game for the Reds. Last time Reds performed in the Old Trafford was four years ago when they beat Midtjylland in the same competition. On the Thursday match, the Reds dominated the ground from the beginning.

The last 16 awaits

Thursday’s victory mean that the Reds have progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League for the fourth-time in their history. And now they must get ready to meet bigger challenges from peers of the Premier League side like Wolverhampton Wanderers and Scottish club Rangers.

Ighalo off the mark

The striker appeared physically imposing on the ground especially when he held off a Brugge defender while looking for a team-mate to give the pass. His impressive game kept the Reds attacking on the Brugge.

Bruno pulls the strings

The midfielder looked better against the Brugge. His ability to attack was simply great and the continued to slip balls in the opposition box. Also, he often dropped deep into the game to spay passes.

Together the Reds created history on Thursday. The looked the most consistent players on the field. The team played like united and keep attacking on the Brugge.

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Today's Special

Sir John Tenniel Becomes Google Doodle On His 200th Birth Anniversary

HT News February 28, 2020

Google Doodle celebrates the 200th birth anniversary of Sir John Tenniel who was a renowned illustrator and satirical artist. Mr. Tenniel was born in London on February 28, 1820 and he received knighthood for his artistic achievements in 1893.

Journey of the life of Sir John Tenniel

He started make cartoons while studying at the Royal Academy of schools but it was in 1836 that he sent his first picture to the exhibition of the Society of British Artists. Later, his 16-foot design won a design competition for mural decoration of the new Palace of Westminster. He even received £100 and a commission for a fresco in the Upper Waiting Hall at the House of Lords.

He worked as the principal political cartoonist for “Punch” magazine and but he was more famous as illustrator for Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865) and “Through the Looking-Glass” (1872).

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Tenniel became a household name due to his illustrations for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. His association with Mr. Carroll started in 1864 when he agreed to make 42 illustrations for him. And their partnership continued till “Through the Looking Glass”.

Mr. Tenniel continued to animate the imaginations of children and adults for decades. And his legacy continues to thrive even today. The readers cherish his distinctive style and work of art that is timeless. His cartoons were the best suited to the text and for this reason, he got global audience.

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News & Politics

Delhi Violence Draws Criticism From US Lawmakers

HT News February 27, 2020

The US lawmakers criticized the deadly pro and anti-CAA violence in the Indian capital. It received prominent importance along with the visit of President Donald Trump in the mainstream media.

The US lawmakers reacted to the violence in Delhi

Eliot Engel, Chairman the House Foreign Affairs Committee saidshe was deeply disturbed by the deaths from the communal violence in India. The committee said that the right to protest was a key aspect in democracy but the protests must remain peaceful and police must ensure safety of all.

Republican lawmaker Don Beyer tweeted that he condemned attacks against Muslims in India and rejected bigotry and religious intolerance. He also said that the US State Department should too condemn the violence.

US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said that the deadly surge of intolerance in India was horrifying. She tweeted that democracies shouldn’t tolerate division or promote laws that undermine religious freedom. She further said that world was watching.

Congressman Alan Lowenthal said that the violence was a tragic failure of moral leadership. He urged the lawmakers to speak out against the threats to human rights in India.

Democrat presidential candidate and Senator Elizabeth Warren said that strengthening relations with democratic partners like India was important but they should also speak truthfully about their values including freedom of speech and religious freedom and that violence over peaceful protestation was never acceptable.

Congress woman Rashida Talib tweeted that real story about communal violence targeting Muslims in Delhi instead of visit by the US President.

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News & Politics

Justice Muralidhar Transferred For Criticizing Centre, Delhi Government And Cops

HT News February 27, 2020

Delhi High Court judge Justice S Muralidharhas been transferred to the Punjab and Haryana High court after he grilled the centre, the state government and the Delhi Police over the handling of Delhi violence that left 32 people dead and over 200 injured.

Transfer of Delhi High Court Justice

According to the officials, Justice Muralidhar was transferred on the recommendation of a Supreme Court panel two weeks ago on February 12. But the notification on the transfer was issued around 11 pm on Wednesday night. Also, the transfer notification doesn’t give any time to join the new post. But generally, the judges get 14 days to go on a new posting.

Transfer condemned

The Delhi High Court Bar Association condemned the transfer and demanded recall of Justice Muralidhar by Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Muralidhar had earlier that they couldn’t let another 1984 like event happen in the country. Also, he asked the government at the centre and in Delhi to work together to handle the violent situation in Delhi.

Stern comment made by Justice Muralidhar

Justice Muralidhar made the stern comment after watching videos of hate speeches by BJP leaders Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur, Abhay Verma and Parvesh Verma during a hearing on a petition seeking FIRs against those that incited violence in northeast Delhi.

Justice Muralidhar asked when would the FIR be filed. The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the centre argued that the FIRs would be filed on an appropriate time. Then Justice Muralidhar asked when would the appropriate time come. The city is burning.

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Sports

Chelsea VS Bayern- 3 things we learned from this incredible knockout!

HT News February 26, 2020

The knockout between Chelsea and Bayern was thrilled to watch. Now, Bayern will take a lead to Bavaria after the historic 3-0 win in 16the leg in Chelsea. With this champion’s league, we have learned the five things which you should know about.

London is Bayern’s desired place for playing

Bayern won three times in this league against the English teams, and guess what? All are in London. This time Bayern showed his love with London. He will be the most amazing player when he played in the UK. He plays with his heart. At this place, Bayern snatches the league by Arsenal 5-1.

Alphonso Davies will be the best player shortly

The other masterstroke of the Bayern team is Alphonso, who made the goal and shows why he is the best and left hand of Bayern’s. This 19-year old boy will be the rising star of League because it was the goal that allows Bayern to enjoy his victory.

Davies is young, thus some time he made a silly decision. But while playing a match or making goals he is the one who really appreciated.

Chelsea got a strong fight

Chelsea got hard to fight against Bayern and it seems that Chelsea has to climb a mountain. The team was completely OFF that lose their score with a high margin. In the ground, the team needs to score 3 times but failed.

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News & Politics

Donald Trump Said India Has Religious Freedom And That CAA Is Up To India

HT News February 26, 2020

The US President Donald Trump said that Narendra Modi wanted people to have religious freedom. He was speaking to the media about the violence in parts of Delhi over contentious citizenship law.

Donal Trump on CAA violence in Delhi

He said that he didn’t discuss individual attacks and those were up to India. He further said that they talked about religious freedom and that Prime Narendra Modi had worked very hard to have people great and open religious freedom. He also said that India had really worked hard on religious freedom.

On CAA, Donal Trump said that he didn’t want to say anything about CAA and that it was up to India. He hoped that India will take right decision for its people.

News conference of Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the CAA didn’t come up between Mr. Modi and Mr. Trump but both the leaders discussed religious freedom in a very positive way.

Delhi violence

Clashes over CAA continued to scorch Delhi for a second day when Donal Trump was in the capital for an arms-deal with India. The protests over anti-CAA law have taken lives of 25 people so far and there have sporadic clashes in Delhi and other parts of the country over CAA.

The protestors were attacking whoever came in their way when Donald Trump was with his family just 15 km away. The protestors attacked public property, vehicles and even police personnel and news reporters.

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News & Politics Viral

Delhi Pro And Anti-CAA Violence: 13 Dead, 150 Injured And CBSE Exams Postponed

HT News February 26, 2020

Delhi violence by pro and anti-CAA protestors left 13 people killed and more than 150 including a child injured. Armed mobs had a free run in the northeast Delhi just 15 km from the US President Donal Trump and his family. There were stones and glasses strewn on the streets and people were sitting behind closed doors.

Delhi police was criticized for delayed action that led to loss of life and property of the people. Also, CBSE had to postpone the board exams to be held in affected areas. Delhi police responded with brute force. Also, the National Security Advisor AjitDoval visited the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Northeast Delhi to take stock of the situation.

Highlights of the event

The Union Home Ministry said ruled out calling in the army saying that the situation was under control and there was adequate police force to control the mob.
But Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik first contradicted the ministry’s claim by saying that there was lack of force but later he gave another statement saying that police have full support of ministry.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with Deputy CM Manish Sisodia prayed before the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and urged people to stop violence.
Delhi Police cleared the sit-in protest by a group of anti-CAA supporters at the Jaffrabad Metro Station.
Section 144 promulgated in the northeast Delhi to ban large gatherings. Delhi Police also appealed for peace.

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Sports

Liverpool wild win over West Ham was Delight to watch in the United States

HT News February 25, 2020

The much-awaiting movement for the fans finally accomplished. Liverpool has taken one more step forward in the Premier League by getting a win over West Ham by 3-2 in the United States, Monday.

This outstanding win lessens their score and all they need 11 points to win from 11 games, which is the quickest way to kiss the trophy of the league.

Liverpool is the first who breaks the record of winning continuously with high wins, which was set by themselves in 1972.

And at this win, the Liverpool Boss Klopp said, I couldn’t wish for such great victory in 11 games. It was extremely difficult, but we have done it. This win was also recorded for the 18th-century city premier league victories.

Liverpool Vs West Ham

Liverpool and West Ham have exchanged the goals for the starting 12 minutes with Georginio Wijalndum and giving the lead to the alexander by the corner-kick. Then West Ham gave the shock to Anfield by Pablo shot in the next 54th minute.

Next 64th minute, Lukasz Fabianski mishap his goalkeeper when Mohammed salah has made a shot by legs and hands.

Then after Liverpool got the lead and made a goal into the empty net, 81st minute. The warnings were ongoing, but the game won by Liverpool.

Liverpool upcoming Events

The next match of Liverpool will be vs Watford, Bournemouth, crystal palace, evertona, and more. All these matches will start on 21 March. However, it is the FA group match which may delay for a later date.

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Business

India Becomes 5th Largest Economy Of The World

HT News February 25, 2020

IMF’s October World Economic Outlook places India as the world’s fifth largest economy. The data says that according to the nominal GDP, India ranking is ahead than that of France and the UK.

IMF ranks India as 5th largest economy

The data shows that India’s GDP had been among the highest in the last decade. India achieved an annual growth of 6-7%. 2016 McKinsey Global Institute report gave many reasons for this growth. It said that urbanization and technologies improved efficiency and productivity. But the country’s real GDP was forecast to slow due to credit weakness.

Indian economy on the rise

In 2010, India was placed at 9th place behind countries like Brazil and Italy. But the country witnessed a dramatic rise in the last two and a half decade. The country’s nominal GDP has jumped more than 700% since 1995.

Challenges ahead for Indian economy

The country has many challenges to face despite showing strong potential to high growth. The World Bank report says that access to development and new opportunities has been uneven in the country.

According to UN, one-quarter of world’s poor live in India; only 39% of Indian population has access to sanitation facilities and nearly half of the Indians still defecate in the open.

Milestones achieved

The country achieved significant milestones in poverty reduction that is highest in the world. Today 160 million fewer people live in extreme poverty in 2000 compared to 2015. Also, the country is looking for more ways to ensure sustainable and inclusive future growth.

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