The Political and Business Daily - May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
Trump says stopped N-conflict between India-Pak
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Monday said he used the lure of trade with the US to persuade India and Pakistan to end hostilities last week, which, he added, could have potentially spiraled into a nuclear war.
1 min
Op Sindoor is India's policy against terror: PM
India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail, says Modi
2 mins
India, Pakistan DGMOs talk on hotline for border calmness & peace restoration
FOR the first time since the understanding on ceasefire, Indian and Pakistani military operations chiefs on Monday spoke to each other on a hotline around 5 p.m. to discuss ways to restore calm on the border, an official said.
1 min
Make sure travel agents do not misuse Emergency Quota, zonal officers told
ANY request received from travel agents for seat or berth reservations in trains under Emergency Quota shall not be entertained, the Railway Ministry told the zonal officers concerned after it received instances of its misuse.
1 min
Surviving India's wrath: Tough road ahead for Pakistan
THE half-burnt portrait of Asif Ali Zardari from the smouldering debris of Rahimyar Khan air base is a symbolic devastation of the image of Pakistan as Operation Sindoor marked a significant demonstration of India's military and strategic prowess through a blend of military and non-military means.
3 mins
60 pc of banana growing areas hit by climate change globally; calls for more support to farmers
A report highlights how 60 per cent of the best banana growing areas globally are in danger from rising temperatures.
2 mins
Trump's Kashmir proposal: Dangerous diplomacy in a sensitive South Asian dynamic
On May 10, US President Donald once again inserted himself into the India-Pakistan equation, this time in the wake of the latest ceasefire declared between the two nuclear neigh-bours.
3 mins
Steroids, protein powders behind alarming rise in hip damage among urban youth, warn experts
Group of orthopaedic experts have raised a serious public health concern, stating the misuse of steroids and unregulated protein powders is severely damaging the hips of young gym-going individuals in their 20s.
2 mins
Shalini Passi on her Cannes 2025 debut: Proud to represent Indian creativity on a global stage
ACTRESS Shalini Passi and acclaimed artist Padma Shri Paresh Maity are set to make their red carpet debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 with “Longitude 77.”
1 min
KINS celebrates International Nurses Day honouring vital role of nurses in healthcare
THE Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) celebrated International Nurses Day on Monday with a special event that honoured the indispensable role of nurses in the healthcare system.
1 min
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on five-day Odisha visit
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat reached Bhubaneswar on Monday evening on a five-day visit.
1 min
Ahead of Rath Yatra, DGP Khurania reviews security arrangements in Puri
AHEAD of the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, DGP YB Khunaria on Monday reviewed security arrangements here and rolled out a riot-control vehicle 'Vajra' for the protection of the Shree Jagannath Temple in the coastal town, officials said.
2 mins
Odisha BJP Krushak Morcha plans farmers' rallies to thank Majhi for doubling cultivators' income
TO thank Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for doubling the income of cultivators, state BJP Krushak Morcha will organise mega farmers' rallies across the state from Tuesday.
1 min
CM Majhi announces ₹50 cr package for Santhali language, Pandit Raghunath Murmu memorial
Says State govt to advance this legacy by setting up Santhali language institutions in primary education
2 mins
Unabated dumping of waste on Kathajodi riverbed raises environmental concerns
DESPITE clear directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to maintain the cleanliness of the Kathajodi river, the illegal dumping of garbage and construction waste on its riverbed in Cuttack continues unchecked. Authorities have yet to take effective action to curb these activities.
1 min
NHRC seeks ATR from Odisha Chief Secy over underutilisation of DMF funds in State
THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Chief Secretary of Odisha to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) over the allegations of underutilisation of District Mineral Foundations (DMF) funds in various mining-affected areas of the state.
2 mins
Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik 'glad' that Odisha's highest industrial growth happened during his 24-yr tenure
OPPOSITION BJD president Naveen Patnaik Monday expressed satisfaction that Odisha registered the highest industrial growth in the country between 2015 and 2024 when he was the chief minister of the state.
1 min
22 held for assaulting police in Ganjam
ALTOGETHER 22 people, including 18 women, were arrested on the charge of assaulting police personnel at a coastal village in Ganjam district, an officer said.
1 min
Tripura govt to develop religious tourist destinations: CM Saha
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the state government is working to develop religious tourist destinations in the state.
1 min
Vedanta illuminates 10,000 rural lives in Odisha with 321 solar street lights across Sundargarh & Jharsuguda districts
VEDANTA Limited, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has installed 321 solar street lights across the gram panchay-ats of Jharpalam, Mundelkhet, Garanjore, Kuraloi, Banjari, Lakhanpur, and Belpahar in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha.
1 min
10th Puri Heritage Walks highlights cultural richness of Narendra Sarovar
THE 10th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) was held on Sunday, offering participants a deep dive into the cultural and spiritual heritage surrounding the sacred Narendra Sarovar.
1 min
Politician wanting to take credit: Tharoor slams Trump for declaring halting of Indo-Pak hostilities
CONGRESS leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday described US President Donald Trump's announcement of halting military hostilities between India and Pakistan as \"a politician wanting to take credit for something\" and slammed the American leader for re-hyphenating the two South Asian countries.
2 mins
Need heightened vigilance against 'urban naxals': CM Yogi Adityanath
FOLLOWING the success of Operation Sindoor, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to tighten security measures and said there is a need for heightened vigilance against \"urban naxals\" and affiliated organisations.
1 min
No dilution in India's foreign policy: State BJP chief Manmohan Samal
ASSERTING that there has been no dilution in India's foreign policy, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal on Monday said the Centre would give a proper response to the Congress, which had raised questions about it.
1 min
Talk at RSP stresses pressing challenges steel industry faces amidst transition towards sustainability, new tech
A professional talk titled “Steel Technologies: Challenges Ahead” was organized on May 9, 2025, by the Learning and Development Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).
1 min
Odisha Chief Secretary reviews development work in Nagada, calls for timely completion of key projects
“DEVELOPMENT must reach the last mile, and delays are unacceptable,” said Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja during his visit to Nagada village in Sukinda block of Jajpur district on Monday.
2 mins
‘I’m proud of my father’: Mortal remains of BSF officer killed in Pakistani firing arrive in Patna
IMRAN Raza stood quietly at Patna airport on Monday as he received the mortal remains of his father, BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imtiaz, who was killed in Pakistani firing along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector.
1 min
CM Mamata pays tribute to Santali writer Raghunath Murmu on his birth anniversary
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to Santali writer and educator Pandit Raghunath Murmu on his birth anniversary.
1 min
16 militants arrested, 17 weapons recovered in Manipur
IN a series of joint operations, the Army along with other forces have arrested 16 militants of different outfits and recovered 17 weapons, huge quantities of ammunition and explosives from different districts of Manipur, officials said on Monday.
1 min
Untainted teachers plans to more strong protest i in WBSSC job case
THE \"untainted\" or \"genuine\" secondary and higher secondary teachers in West Bengal, who lost their jobs following a Supreme Court order last month, have now decided to hold more protests in front of the headquarters of the state education department at Salt Lake in the northern outskirts of Kolkata from Thursday onwards.
1 min
Over half of consumers do not pay energy bills in Tripura, says official
MORE than half of a total of around 9 lakh consumers of the Tripura government-run — power utility TSECL have not paid their electricity bills for several years, an official said on Monday.
1 min
BJP, Congress condole death of BSF constable in cross-border firing in Jammu
THE BJP and the Congress in Manipur on Monday condoled the death of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region on May 10.
1 min
Col Qureshi left lasting impression on students during her Kolkata stint, recalls civilian officer
LONG before Colonel Sofiya Qureshi became a national icon as one of the leaders of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army officer was an inspiration to thousands of students in West Bengal.
2 mins
Ten satellites working continuously to ensure safety and security of country’s citizens, says ISRO Chairman
ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said that 10 satellites are continuously working for a strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the country's citizens.
2 mins
Party organisation to be strengthened from village to state level: Jharkhand JD(U) chief
JD(U)'s Jharkhand president Khiru Mahto on Monday said the party organisation would be strengthened from the village to the state level in the coming days.
1 min
CM spoke to me, assured of effort for my hubby’s release: BSF jawan wife detained by Pak
THE wife of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Sahu, who has been detained by Pakistan Rangers, claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to her over the phone and assured her of every effort to secure the release of the Border Security Force personnel.
1 min
Integrated Air Defence system reflects India's superiority & military dominance: Himanta
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that the country's Integrated Air Defence System reflects its superiority and military dominance.
1 min
Will ‘Sunny’ days return to Congress party in Kerala?
WITH three-time legislator Sunny Joseph taking over as the new Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, the talk of the town is will sunny days return to the Congress party in Kerala.
2 mins
Nationalism Not Clubbed With Religion
With Operation Sindoor, India delivered a clear and assertive message to the international community: from now on, India will play by its own rules, writes Asad Mirza
4 mins
Indigenous knowledge is a living science, stop stealing it
THE striking red patterns painted across Indigenous Peoples’ faces and bodies have long fascinated the outside world.
3 mins
Less or poor quality of sleep in babies could be risk factor of autism: Study
BABIES who sleep less or have a poor quality of sleep could be at a higher risk of developing and being diagnosed with autism, according to researchers who looked at over 1000 mother-infant pairs in Australia.
1 min
Well-being of nurses linked with strength of health systems: Nadda
WELL-BEING of nurses is necessary to strengthen health systems, and help in the growth of the nation, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda on International Nurses Day on Monday.
1 min
US President's mediation idea between India and Pakistan not appropriate: Sharad Pawar
FORMER Union Defence Minister and NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar, on Monday, asserted that the US President Donald Trump's mediation between India and Pakistan is not appropriate citing that according to the Shimla Agreement, no third party can mediate in the dispute between the two countries.
1 min
SC asks for Centre's response, says states need designated courts to try special offences
SAYING it was imperative on the Centre and states to establish courts for the speedy trial of cases under special laws, the Supreme Court has sought their stand in two weeks.
1 min
Association of Indian Diplomats, NCW condemn trolling of Misri; politicians back Foreign Secretary
FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri, who faced trolling on social media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, has received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao, a body of Indian diplomats and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav.
1 min
Gadkari seeks law for cooperative sector to keep pace with ‘economic conditions’
UNION minister Nitin Gadkari suggested the Maharashtra government to formulate a new law for the cooperative sector in the state considering the evolving economic conditions.
1 min
Congress demands answers from Centre on Pahalgam terror attack
THE Congress on Monday demanded answers from the government on whether the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack have been arrested or killed and who was responsible for the security lapses that led to the incident, in which 26 people lost their lives.
1 min
PM delivered on promise of 'revenge beyond imagination' of terrorists: BJP
THE BJP asserted on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered on his promise of inflicting on terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror strike a punishment beyond their imagination and razing to the ground their safe havens.
1 min
'If Thommo don't get ya, Lillee surely must': DGMO Ghai explains country's robust air defence citing Ashes example
DIRECTOR General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai named Virat Kohli as his favourite cricketer, who announced his Test retirement on Monday, and also explained the efficiency of the layers of India's air-defence grid system used to counterattack enemy drones citing a famous phrase from the 1974-75 Ashes series.
1 min
Apple clocks highest 23 per cent growth in India in March quarter
APPLE registered the highest growth of 23 per cent among the top five brands in India in the January-March quarter, shipping a first-quarter record of three million units, an IDC report said on Monday.
1 min
MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi gets additional charge of SECI CMD
NEW and Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi has been assigned the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) till the appointment of regular incumbent or further orders.
1 min
Adani Group powers India's defence breakthrough with SkyStriker drones
IN a major milestone for India's defence sector, Kamikaze drones co-developed by Adani Group's Alpha Design Technologies and Israel's Elbit Systems were successfully deployed in 'Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
Income Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26
THE income tax department has notified all seven income tax return forms for assessment year 2025-26.
2 mins
FIIs to resume equity purchases in India as bulls roar: Analysts
THE ceasefire between India and Pakistan has paved the way for a sharp rally in the market and with this, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are likely to resume their equity purchases in India, analysts said on Monday.
1 min
Gold tanks ₹3,400 to ₹96,550/10 gm as US-China trade deal curbs demand
GOLD prices tanked sharply by Rs 3,400 to Rs 96,550 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as traders shifted from safe-haven buying after the US declared a 90-day pause on tariff against Chinese imports.
1 min
Small private airport capex in India to rise 50-60 pc in next 3 fiscals: Crisil
CAPITAL expenditure (capex) at small private airports in India — nearly half of the overall upcoming private airport capex — will be up 50-60 per cent on average in fiscals 2026-2028 compared with previous three fiscal years, a report showed on Monday.
1 min
PNB aims to raise RAM sector lending to 58 pc of total loan book in FY26: MD Ashok Chandra
STATE-OWNED Punjab National Bank (PNB) proposes to expand its RAM (retail, agriculture and MSMEs) sector lending to 58 per cent of its loan book in the current financial year with the help of various initiatives taken, including loan outreach.
1 min
More Retail plans ₹2,000-cr IPO in 2026 to aid expansion, reduce debt
AMAZON and Samara Capital-backed supermarket chain More Retail is planning to raise around Rs 2,000 crore through an initial public offer (IPO), which is expected to hit the market in the calendar year 2026, a top company official said on Monday.
1 min
Stock markets log biggest single-day rise after suspension of India-Pak hostilities
BENCHMARK stock indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their biggest single-day gains in absolute terms on Monday, skyrocketing nearly 4 per cent, after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions and US and China announced a deal to lower tariffs significantly.
1 min
'Fail to understand why Rahul Gandhi is demanding special Parliament session'
KERALA BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday that he fails to understand the logic behind the reason as to why the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded the convening of a special session of the Parliament.
1 min
Muslim religious leader hails 'Op Sindoor', slams Pakistan for 'spreading poison' in name of Islam
MUSLIM religious leader Maulana Chaudhary Ibrahim Hussain on Monday strongly praised the Indian armed forces for the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor' and sharply criticised Pakistan for using religious institutions like mosques and madrasas to train terrorists.
1 min
Telangana attracted ₹3 lakh crore investment in 15 months, says Reddy
TELANGANA has attracted nearly Rs 3 lakh crore investment, creating one lakh jobs in the private sector since December 2023, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Monday.
1 min
War is not Bollywood movie, diplomacy first choice, says ex-Army chief Naravane
FORMER Indian Army chief General Manoj Naravane has criticised people raising questions about the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan, saying war is not romantic, nor is it a Bollywood movie.
1 min
Centre should have called all-party meeting before announcing ceasefire: Karnataka CM
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated in Mysuru on Monday that the Centre should have called for an all-party meeting before announcing the ceasefire.
2 mins
Sena accuses UBT faction MPs of spreading misinformation about Army; seeks investigation
SHIV Sena MP, Naresh Mhaske, on Monday urged the Central Government to investigate and file sedition charges against Sena (UBT) MPs, Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant for allegedly spreading misinformation about the Indian Army and casting doubts on the recently-conducted ‘Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
AAI says 32 airports to resume operations, airlines issue travel advisories
AIRPORTS Authority of India (AAI) on Monday announced that civilian flight operations will resume at 32 airports that were temporarily shut last week in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan.
2 mins
Dialogue key condition of democracy as it can solve many problems, says CM
DIALOGUE is the foremost condition of a democracy, for it can solve many problems, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday.
1 min
Commitment to research, development backbone of any nation's progress: Kakodkar
FORMER Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar has hailed the role of academia in shaping the future of the world, and said the backbone of any nation's progress lies in its commitment to research and development.
1 min
13 dead, 14 hurt in trailer-truck collision in Raipur
THIRTEEN people, all women and children, died, and 14 were injured ina collision between a trailer and a goods truck in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday.
1 min
Maha Govt, armed forces to work closely for tightening security by sharing intelligence, argues CM
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hailed the role of the Indian armed forces in successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor with full force and precision planning.
1 min
AAP slams BJP govt alleging power cuts, likely tariff hike in Delhi
AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar on Monday accused the BJP government of Delhi of failing to deliver on its poll promise of continuing free electricity, alleging that residents are now facing frequent power cuts and a looming hike in electricity tariffs.
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Delhi to conduct cloud-seeding trials with each flight lasting for 1.5 hours: Official
DELHI will conduct five cloud-seeding trials, each on a separate day, with flights operating for about one to one-and-a-half hours for injecting chemicals into clouds, an official said on Monday.
1 min
Delhi govt giving ORS to commuters, raising awareness about heart-related illnesses at ISBTs
PROVIDING ORS sachets to passengers, putting up posters on heat-related illnesses at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar Inter-State Bus Terminals are part of the Delhi government's plan to protect commuters from the scorching heat.
1 min
Delhi DOE to launch survey to find, enrol out-of-school children
AS schools in Delhi close for summer break, the Directorate of Education is set to launch a survey on Tuesday to identify and enrol out-of-school children to ensure every child gets educated.
1 min
Want Delhi to become No.1 state in country: CM Gupta
CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that she has committed to the Almighty that she would fulfil the responsibility of building a developed Delhi.
1 min
Security heightened at Delhi’s Tihar Prison, terror accused on watch: Sources
SECURITY arrangements have been heightened at Tihar Prison Complex in the wake of the prevailing security situation, jail sources said on Monday.
1 min
Delhi govt aims to complete Barapullah phase-3 project by year end: PWD minister
THE Delhi government will try to complete the Barapullah phase-3 fly-over project by December this year, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday.
1 min
Delhi Assembly to soon become fully solar powered; LG lays foundation of 500-kW plant
LIEUTENANT Governor V K Saxena laid the foundation stone of a 500-kW solar power plant at the Delhi Assembly on Monday, along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Speaker Vijender Gupta.
1 min
Bangladeshi couple, four children illegally staying in Delhi held
A family of six Bangladeshi immigrants, including four children, illegally staying in Delhi's Bawana area have been apprehended, police said on Monday.
1 min
'RRTS crucial infra project, in public interest': Delhi HC refuses to stop demolition
THE Delhi High Court has refused to intervene in the demolition of kiosks near Namo Bharat Metro Rail Station in capital's Sarai Kale Khan and said the Regional Rapid Transit System line was a crucial project.
1 min
Maldives thanks India for offering $50 mn financial support
MALDIVES, on Monday, expressed gratitude to India for offering a Government Treasury Bill of $50 million, which has supported the island nation in its fiscal reform efforts towards economic stability.
2 mins
Nepal PM Oli thanks India, Pakistan for stopping military actions
NEPAL Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Monday thanked India and Pakistan for reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions, saying Lord Buddha's message of peace and non-violence is more relevant today.
1 min
B'desh: Prominent author slams Yunus for inefficiency
Prominent Bangladeshi philosopher and activist Farhad Mazhar has slammed Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the country's interim government, for allowing political forces to dictate terms following the post-uprising discourse in Bangladesh.
1 min
World mocks Pakistan’s desperate, clumsy attempt to copy India’s Operation Sindoor press briefings
SEVERAL media outlets across the world have ridiculed the failed attempt by Pakistan to imitate India's highly-successful and well-conducted press briefings on Operation Sindoor.
1 min
Keir Starmer gets tough on migration, doubles UK citizenship wait times
BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday unveiled a tough new set of policy measures, including doubling the wait time for migrants seeking citizenship from five to 10 years, to ensure immigration figures fall significantly over the next five years.
1 min
China denies reports of sending cargo plane with military supplies to Pakistan
THE Chinese military on Monday denied reports that its largest military cargo plane has carried arms supplies to Pakistan and warned legal action against those spreading such rumours.
1 min
US and China halt tariffs for 90 days to restart trade talks
US and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
1 min
'King' Kohli announces Test retirement; says it's not easy but feels right
India's most successful Test captain and the fulcrum of its batting for over a decade, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the format on Monday, ending his passionate love affair with the five-day game which celebrated him as its saviour during a global T20 surge.
2 mins
Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites
VIRAT Kohli entered Indian drawing rooms as a quintessential \"West Delhi boy', grew on his fans like a never-ending love story with his boundless passion and finally called time on his career in whites when his legion of admirers yearned for 'One Last Dance'.
4 mins
End of an era: Cricket fraternity hails Kohli
VIRAT Kohli's Test retirement is the \"end of an era\" and a closure to an \"epic career\", the cricket fraternity said on Monday, eulogising the modern-day Indian great.
1 min
Praggnanandhaa to take on Duda in round 6 of Superbet Classic
IN a three-way lead after the fifth round, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will open as black against Duda-Jan-Krzysztof of Poland in the sixth round of the
1 min
Beginning of Gambhir era: Coach becomes most powerful figure in Indian dressing room
GREG Chappell's fall was spectacular when he tried to impose his authority while Anil Kumble could not deal with alpha male stardom but it seems Gautam Gambhir is on course to become that rare India head coach who will wield more power than the skipper.
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