The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar - January 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar - January 23, 2025

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In this issue
January 23, 2025
In first meet, US flags irregular migration issue
Rubio's first bilateral meet of his tenure with Jaishankar indicates trajectory of India ties
1 min
Utkarsh Odisha to be more focused with sight set on global investments
WITH at least 12 countries participating in the upcoming Utkarsh Odisha: Make-in-Odisha Conclave 2025, a special session on countries-of-focus will be the spotlight of the flagship investment summit scheduled to be held on January 28 and 29 at Janata Maidan here.
2 mins
Now, Modem under state police's radar
AFTER dealing a body blow to Mainpur-Nuapada division by eliminating central committee member (CCM) Chalapathi, the target of Odisha police would be another CCM and top Maoist leader, Modem Balakrishna.
1 min
Incentive package of RIR for semiconductor facility hiked
THE state cabinet on Wednesday approved a customised incentive package for RIR Power Electronics Limited (RIR) to establish India's first silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing facility in the city with a total investment of ₹618.60 crore.
1 min
HC quashes FIR, asks students to visit jail and submit report
The Orissa High Court has quashed an FIR against five students on the condition that they will visit a jail, observe living conditions of the prisoners and submit a report.
1 min
Cabinet Okays Model Primary Schools; Rural Infra Gets ₹5,000 Cr
The state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday ratified a slew of key decisions, including a proposal for upgradation and strengthening of government-run primary schools as model schools under the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya (GMAPV) scheme.
1 min
Odisha to Seek ₹12.5 Lakh Crore From 16th Finance Commission
Ahead of the 16th Finance Commission's scheduled visit to Odisha next month, the state government on Wednesday decided to submit a demand of ₹12,56,148 crore for the next five years.
1 min
Union Minister Reddy reviews MCL operation
UNION Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy has laid emphasis on the importance of leveraging the rail-sea-rail mode for coal transportation to ensure reliable supply and strengthen the logistics infrastructure.
1 min
Bardol woman assaulted with stone: police
The 24-year-old woman who was found severely injured in Kurla forest on January 14 was assaulted with a stone, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Marching rivers snatch away livelihood, displace villagers
KHARASROTA and Brahmani rivers are fast devouring vast tracts of land, snatching away livelihoods and displacing a large number of people in Aul and Rajkanika blocks of the district.
1 min
Bandh seeking safe return of girls from TN partially affects life in S'garh town
THE bandh called by Koshal Samaj demanding safe return of young female workers from Tamil Nadu, partially affected life in Sundargarh town on Wednesday.
1 min
Disappearance of Odia navy officer shrouded in mystery
25-yr-old Saurabh was on way to join INS Garuda but went missing
1 min
Gram Sabha for Bijahan coal mine cancelled as villagers skip meeting
The Sundargarh administration's bid to take consent of locals for operation of Adani Group's Bijahan coal block in Hemgir block failed with the affected villagers refraining from participating in the Gram Sabha meeting on Wednesday.
2 mins
DGP reviews preparedness of security forces, puts them on alert in 2 districts
ODISHA Police has beefed up security in the aftermath of the major anti-Maoist operation on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border where 14 Naxals were neutralised in the last two days.
1 min
State's folk heritage to dazzle Republic-Day parade at Delhi
EVEN as Odisha's tableau has not been selected for this year's Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi, the state's artistes will exhibit its colourful folk dance and music forms at the parade.
1 min
Govt Clears Green Energy Equipment Plant in Sambalpur
AHEAD of Utkarsh Odisha 2025 Conclave, the state level single window clearance authority (SLSWCA) headed by chief secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday cleared 17 industrial projects amounting to a combined investment of ₹3,883.72 crore.
1 min
6th SFC to be headed by Arun Panda, to submit report in six months
THE state government on Wednesday constituted a five-member 6th State Finance Commission (SFC) headed by retired IAS officer Arun Kumar Panda to recommend the formula for devolution of taxes collected from different sources between the state, three-tier panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies.
1 min
How the Bloc Is Chipping Away at Itself
Contradictions between INDIA partners have been coming to fore since the 2024 Lok Sabha results. The Congress can neither go it alone, nor wholeheartedly take others along
4 mins
Time To Imagine A New Trade Order
International trade and the idea of nation-states choosing their independent economic policies face a challenge as the new US president, Donald Trump, has warned the BRICS nations, including India, against developing their own common currency.
3 mins
Parakram Diwas: Honouring Netaji's legacy in the heart of Odisha's history
As the nation gears up to celebrate Parakram Diwas 2025, all roads lead to Cuttack, Odisha—birthplace of one of India's most indomitable leaders, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
4 mins
Oppn says last JPC meets on Waqf Bill convened in a hurry, seeks more time
AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, DMK MP A Raja on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and panel chairman on behalf of Opposition Parties that the sittings be postponed to the 30th and 31st of this month.
1 min
Quad Meet Says Committed to Regional Maritime Security
IN the first major diplomatic event of the second Donald Trump presidency, Quad countries opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion while reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific.
1 min
MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh
DAYS after the stabbing case involving Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, the Centre has issued a direction to the Maharashtra government to take \"legal action\" against illegal immigrants coming to the state from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
1 min
6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved
Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension
2 mins
Electoral bonds scheme: Petition seeks review of SC's Aug order
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.
1 min
2 Workers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank
TWO sanitation workers from the Dalit community are believed to have died from asphyxiation while cleaning a manhole in Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district.
1 min
UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth
HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.
1 min
2 more bodies found, C'garh gunfight toll 16
IN a breakthrough, security forces gunned down two Maoists, including an area commander, during an anti-Naxal operation in Bokaro early Wednesday morning.
1 min
Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L Cr in Davos Meet
Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum
2 mins
Vande Bharat's 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite
RITIKA Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
2 mins
JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur
The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.
1 min
J&K village declared containment zone after 5 more cases surface
FIVE new cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the remote village of Badhal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
US federal staff in diversity roles sent on leave
Son, Ellison, Altman come together for AI
3 mins
Trump Takes Middle Ground on H-1B, Wants Bright Workers
DONALD Trump said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs \"very competent\" and \"great\" people, which is possible through this visa programme.
1 min
Warns Of Sanctions If Russian President Avoids The Talks Table On Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.
1 min
BPCL's Q3 profit up 20% on healthy sales growth
BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a 20% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹3,806 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.
1 min
Digital economy to touch 20% of GVA by 2030
INDIA'S digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, accounting for nearly 20% of the Gross Value Addition (GVA) by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.
1 min
UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%
KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.
1 min
HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter
DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.
1 min
Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown
REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.
1 min
HUL buys 90.5% stake in Minimalist
Acquisition at enterprise value of ₹2,955 crore likely to be completed by first quarter of FY26
2 mins
Airtel's new tariff makes it pricier for base users
BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.
1 min
Presumptive tax benefit extended to non-resident cruise ship owners
THE government has notified presumptive tax for non-residents engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.
1 min
BSNL user base erodes by 0.34mn in Nov as customer migration slows down
AFTER gaining customer base for four consecutive months, the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) lost 0.34 million subscribers in November 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.
1 min
MI Cape Town gain after rain
MI Cape Town took another step towards securing their first-ever SA20 playoffs spot after their match against Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead was washed out here.
1 min
India Will Comply With ICC Dress Code for CT: Saikia
WITH reports of the Indian team not having Pakistan's name on the jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed to this daily that ICC rules will be adhered to and no changes would be made.
1 min
LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health
THE flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.
2 mins
Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet
DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.
1 min
Liverpool Seal Last-16 Berth, Barca Post Epic Win
LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.
1 min
England crumble to spinners... once again
ENGLAND have not had a good time in white-ball cricket in India in recent times. At the 50-over World Cup in 2023, the champion's defence went up in flames multiple times as both their batters and bowlers faltered.
1 min
Ranji This Round: All Star Game
Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines
3 mins
Clinical Sinner Crushes De Minaur To Advance
DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semifinals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless to close on a first Melbourne crown.
1 min
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