The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 22, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 22, 2025
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March 22, 2025
India Achieves Historic Milestone By Surpassing 1 Bn Tonnes In Coal Production
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed India's historic achievement of 1 billion tonnes coal production, highlighting significant commitment to energy security, economic growth and self-reliance.
1 min
Cash at judge's residence: CJI to examine 'in-house' enquiry report
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna will receive a report prepared by Delhi High Court's Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya following media reports that a large amount of unaccounted cash was discovered at the residence of a high court judge in the national capital.
1 min
No reciprocal tariffs by US placed on India as of now: Govt tells Parl
The Union Government on Friday clarified that the United States has imposed additional duties on steel and aluminium imports from all countries without any exemptions, but no country-specific or reciprocal tariffs have been placed on India as of now.
1 min
Tribals Celebrate Kedu Yatra in Kandhamal
Kedu Yatra, a sacred age-old religious and cultural celebration of the tribal community, is being held till the end of March, particularly in Balliguda, Kotagarh, Tumudibandha, and K. Nuagam block areas here.
1 min
SOA Signs MoU With KFin Technologies
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KFin Technologies Limited of Hyderabad here on Friday for fostering talent development, promote industry-academia collaboration and local hiring.
1 min
Hailstorm Affects 4,775 People in 47 Villages of Mayurbhanj
A hailstorm affected normal life in Mayurbhanj district on Thursday and caused damage to houses.
1 min
Cuttack-Angul NH four-laning to be completed by April end
The four-laning of 112km long Cuttack-Angul section of NH-55 will be completed by the end of April this year while 150 km long Angul-Sambalpur road project of the NH has already been completed and opened for traffic, stated Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in reply to a question raised by Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pani in the Lok Sabha.
1 min
Meghalaya disburses final installment of ST scholarship worth ₹85.08 crore; over 27,000 students to benefit
The central government has released the final installment of Rs 85.08 crore under the Post Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced on Friday.
1 min
14th ADMM-plus experts working group on counter-terrorism concludes in New Delhi
The 14th meeting of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT) concluded here recently.
1 min
UP CM Yogi Offers Prayers at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Friday.
1 min
Goa Govt Acquires Land in Ayodhya for Building Ram Nivas for Devotees from State
The Goa government has announced the acquisition of a plot of land in the sacred city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, for the construction of Goa Ram Nivas, a dedicated space for the devotees of Shri Ramlala Virajman, particularly from the state of Goa.
1 min
Meerut murder: Chopped man's minor daughter knew 'Papa is in the drum'
Meerut Police are considering engaging a counsellor to speak to the traumatised six-year-old daughter of slain ex-Merchant Navy man Saurabh Rajput to gather information as she is reported to have told some people that \"Papa is in the drum\".
1 min
UP govt orders Vigilance probe into suspended IAS officer Abhishek Prakash's assets
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a Vigilance probe into the properties acquired by suspended senior IAS officer and Invest UP CEO Abhishek Prakash.
1 min
Akhilesh Yadav Calls BJP a 'Gang of Corruption' Amid Bribery Scandal
Samajwadi Party President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government of rampant corruption, alleging that it has reached its peak under their rule.
1 min
Tripura Tables ₹32,423-Crore Deficit Budget for 2025-26
Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday presented a Rs 32,423-crore deficit budget for the financial year 2025-26 without any new taxes.
1 min
RSS flags North-South narrative, Manipur unrest at ABPS meet
Mukunda said that RSS volunteers and functionaries are actively working to promote harmony
1 min
Educationists & Language Activists Demand Two-Language Formula in K'taka
Language activists and education experts in Karnataka are staunchly opposing the three-language formula—and Hindi, which has resulted in 90,000 students failing in the SSLC examinations and thus losing a year.
1 min
Kerala HC: Thulasithara is sacred for Hindus; orders action against desecration
The Kerala High Court has affirmed that 'Thulasithara' (a raised platform where the holy basil is grown) holds sacred significance in Hinduism and that any desecration of it is an infringement on Hindu religious sentiments.
1 min
Owaisi blames Maha minister for provocative statements
Questioning the inaction of the state government, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi slammed Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for his statement blaming a Bollywood movie \"Chhava\" for the riots that broke out at Nagpur a few days ago.
1 min
'Fair delimitation': States coming together heralds beginning of a movement to shape country's future, says MK Stalin
States feeling threatened by the delimitation exercise coming together heralds a new beginning of a movement to shape the country's future and save federalism and democracy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Friday, on the eve of the first meeting of the Join-Action Committee (JAC) of all the southern states besides West Bengal and Punjab, in Chennai.
1 min
BJP Corners Cong Over Quota for Muslim Contractors in Karnataka
The BJP, on Friday, cornered the Congress government in Karnataka over the 4 percent reservation it extended to Muslims in government contracts in the state, accusing the grand old party of indulging in appeasement politics.
1 min
18 BJP MLAs Suspended After High Drama Over Honey Trap in Karnataka Assembly
Honey trapping is not restricted to state leaders, but extended to leaders from national parties, minister KN Ranjana, the alleged honey-trapping target, said
3 mins
Maha CM cites Bangladesh angle behind Nagpur riot
Maharashtra Chief Minister told media persons on Friday that investigations seem to point at a \"Bangladeshi link\" in the recent Nagpur communal riot.
1 min
Fire brigade doing better job than ED, CBI: Cong on cash discovery from judge's house
Taking a jibe at central probe agencies in the wake of the alleged discovery of cash from the residence of a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, the Congress on Friday said the fire brigade is doing a better job than the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation.
1 min
Opposition demands Nitish's resignation over 'mental condition'
Proceedings in the Bihar legislature were disrupted due to protests by RJD members over the issue
2 mins
Our future with AI and drones
Recently, DeepSeek, a one-year-old startup Chinese artificial intelligence company revealed a ChatGPT-like AI model called RI.
2 mins
Balancing the Union
India's impending delimitation exercise presents a complex and deeply emotive challenge.
4 mins
Baluch Conundrum
Pakistan's focus from the very outset has not been on resetting its constitutional framework for balanced power sharing with minorities. Instead, it has relied heavily on two main pillars: first, an overreliance on foreign aid rather than fostering sustainable economic reforms to generate ample domestic revenue, and second, it has always overreacted and sensationalised a persistent narrative of insecurity that serves to silence dissent and bolster military authority
4 mins
Can Nepal stifle royalist rumbles?
As children, we revered our king and thought he could accomplish any difficult task.
4 mins
Judicial Backlog Must Be Cleared
Senior advocate Vikas Singh has had a glorious practice of around 30 years in the Supreme Court.
5 mins
South Korea: Opposition parties introduce motion to impeach Acting President Choi
Five Opposition parties of South Korea submitted a motion to impeach South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday over his non-appointment of a ninth justice at the Constitutional Court.
1 min
Pak struggles as Afghan deportation deadline nears
The Pakistan government has not set any guidelines as the deadline for the mass repatriation of Afghan refugees from the country is just ten days away, leaving relevant departments clueless.
1 min
Jury convicts two men of plotting to assassinate an Iranian American journalist in New York
Two purported mobsters were convicted Thursday of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City in a murder-for-hire scheme that prosecutors said was financed by Iran's government.
1 min
Gaza Strikes Kill 85, Total Deaths Near 600 Since Ceasefire Broken
Hours after the attack Hamas fired three rockets at Israel without causing any casualties
2 mins
67,000 White South Africans Express Interest in Trump's Plan to Give Them Refugee Status
The United States Embassy in South Africa said Thursday it received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the USA under President Donald Trump's plan to relocate members of a white minority group he claims are victims of racial discrimination by their Black-led government.
1 min
US government cannot deport Indian scholar until court rules, judge orders
A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport an Indian scholar from Georgetown who was detained by the Trump Administration and accused of spreading Hamas propaganda in the latest battle over speech on American college campuses.
1 min
Industrial Electronics to Help India Reach $500 Bn Manufacturing Goal: Experts
Industrial electronics, which contributes 20 per cent to India's current $150 billion electronics production, can help the country lead the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and reach the $500 billion manufacturing goal, industry experts said on Friday.
1 min
Stock market extends gains for 5th consecutive session
The stock market extended the gains on fifth consecutive session on Friday, ignoring the weak global markets.
2 mins
SEBI Cracks Down on Misleading Social Media Content, Removes 70,000 Posts
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said it has taken strict action against misleading content on social media, removing over 70,000 posts and accounts since October 2024.
1 min
Two vessels 'arrested' at Paradip Port
The Civil Judge (Senior Division) Kujang, Chinmayee Panda, who was appointed as Marshal for the execution of a warrant by the High Court, has arrested two vessels, Ocean Jade and Ocean Morganite, in the presence of Paradip police, officials of Paradip Port Authority, and the Customs Department on Friday for breach of settlement agreements related to the purchase of vessels, causing a loss of Rs 428 crores.
1 min
Nine injured in mishap at Tata Steel Kalinga Nagar plant
At least nine workers sustained injuries following an accident at the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) of Tata Steel's Kalinga Nagar plant here on Friday.
1 min
Odisha to establish State Highways Authority
The state cabinet has approved the Odisha State Road Policy 2025 and sanctioned the establishment of the Odisha State Highways Authority.
2 mins
CBI Raids at Paradip Over Forgery by Contract Agency
A team of CBI officers raided the office of the Road and Buildings Division of Paradip Port Authority and the residence of the Executive Engineer of the R&B Department to investigate a case of cheating and forgery involving crores of rupees by a Hyderabad-based contract agency on Thursday.
1 min
Row over Bengal govt's intrusion into Odisha
There was palpable tension in Kasba Kamarda area in Bhogria block after alleged intrusion by officers of the West Bengal government in constructing a road for the last three days.
1 min
Naba Das murder case: Mystery over missing ECG report
In a twist to the Naba Das murder case, the Crime Branch has reportedly narrowed down on the 'missing ECG' report and recorded the statement of Radiographer Susmita Bag on Friday who confirmed that the ECG had been done at Jharsuguda hospital.
1 min
Ram Kamal Is Set To Direct Another Biopic, Draupadi
National Award-winning filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee is in a happy space, with his film Binodiini — Ekti Natir Upakhyan, a biopic on the first female theatre artist of Bengal, Binodini Dasi. It has seen box office success with the completion of 50 days at theatres.
4 mins
KL Rahul Could Miss First Couple of Matches for Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals' might have to cope without KL Rahul for the first two matches of IPL 2025 as the star batter prepares to welcome his first child with wife Athiya Shetty.
1 min
From Mahi to Millennials: IPL blends icons and upstarts in its 18th season
Eden Gardens awaits T20 extravaganza: Rain or shine, the Indian Premier League marches on
3 mins
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