The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 11, 2025

The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 11, 2025

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January 11, 2025
ECI Issues Notification for Delhi Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the single-phase Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled to be held on February 5.
1 min
Prime Minister's PR dominating over vision of progress: Priyanka Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Central government of focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'personal publicity,' and claimed that \"substantial funds\" have been spent on the Prime Minister's public relations while the government failed to provide scholarships that could have transformed the lives of many youths.
2 mins
India's IIP Reaches 6-Month High of 5.2 Percent in November Driven by Manufacturing
India's industrial output, which is measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), reached a six-month high of 5.2 percent in November 2024, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.
1 min
SIT Unravels Conspiracy in Chh'garh's Scribe Murder
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Chhattisgarh government to investigate the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has uncovered a chilling conspiracy, marked by brutality and a deliberate cover-up.
1 min
Indian economy to grow by 6.6 pc in 2025, global growth to remain subdued
India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2025, following an estimated expansion of 6.9 per cent in 2024, UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report said.
2 mins
'I do make mistakes, I am also human and not God'
PM, in first podcast, said he would never do anything with ill intention
2 mins
SC stays execution of Sambhal civic body's notice on well near mosque's entrance
The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the notice issued by the Sambhal Nagar Palika in respect of the well located near the stairs/ entrance of the Shahi mosque should not be executed.
1 min
Odisha's First Trilingual Music Video 'Mana Manasi'
In the past 5 years, internationally acclaimed Writer-Director Biswanath Rath and award-winning singer-composer Bankim Patel have collaborated in several Music Video projects in multiple languages; 'Kahide Thare' (Sambalpuri), 'Barshaa Bhijaa Raati' (Odia), 'India Jeetega' (Hindi), 'Woh Bhi Kya Din The Yaar' (Hindi) etc.
1 min
10 held for illegal fishing in marine sanctuary
In a moment of pride for Berhampur and a result of TPSODL's efforts to nurture and support young talent, Anushka Sahoo, a Class VII student from DAV Berhampur, has emerged as the winner of 1st Prize in the Science Exhibition Competition at the National Urja Mela 2024, hosted at Cenpeid, Tata Power-DDL Learning Centre, Delhi.
1 min
Vedanta IOO initiative to skill and train locals
As part of its vision to Transform Communities, Vedanta IOO established the Vedanta Tailoring and Training Center for Women, where young women are trained in practical tailoring skills and offered guidance and support to start their own businesses.
1 min
Death of crows worries slum dwellers of Paradip
The mysterious death of crows in Paradip has raised concerns among slum dwellers in the port city. While some suspect the cold wave, others fear bird flu might be the cause.
1 min
Odisha a hub of globalization since ancient times: Pradhan
Odisha has been the epicenter of globalization since ancient times, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while participating in the closing ceremony of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here on Friday.
1 min
Bus climbs onto pavement, kills 1
One person was killed and several were wounded after a Howrah-bound minibus mounted a pavement on Mahatma Gandhi Road allegedly breaking through railings in the wee hours today.
1 min
Anirban Dasgupta New Director In-Charge Of IISCO, DSP
He replaces Brijendra Pratap Singh, who has joined as the new chairman cum managing director of NALCO.
1 min
TMC Leader Murder: Weapons Used in Crime Recovered
Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Sarkar's security was withdrawn following telephonic instructions from a senior cabinet member to local police
1 min
Fresh Royal Bengal Tiger pug marks lead to fear in Maipith
Fresh tiger paw prints were once again found on the riverbanks near the locality of Maipith in South 24 Parganas on Friday morning.
2 mins
City police with Bihar cops unearth arms-making units in Madhubani
In a joint operation by a special task force (STF) of both Bihar Police (BP) and Kolkata Police (KP), two arms-manufacturing units were discovered inside an auto-parts outlet and a house respectively at Khutauna in Madhubani district in Bihar on Thursday.
1 min
5 Trinamul Leaders From Burdwan Get Armed Security
Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has provided armed security to three Trinamul Congress leaders, who are residing in West Burdwan district and two leaders of East Burdwan by East Burdwan district police fearing threat to their lives.
1 min
TMC suspends ex-MP Shantanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul from party
Trinamul Congress has suspended two leaders today for their anti-party activities.
1 min
ER enhances security with advanced video surveillance
The Eastern Railway has implemented a state-of-the-art video surveillance system (VSS) project to bolster security, safety, and surveillance across its network.
1 min
Design ideas at ABID Interiors 2025
The inauguration of ABID Interiors 2025 was held with grandeur, setting the tone for east India's largest and most prestigious exhibition in the field of interior design and architecture.
1 min
Andhra Pradesh HC dismisses YSRCP leader's quash petition in POCSO case
In a setback to senior YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday dismissed his petition to quash the case booked against him under POCSO Act.
1 min
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan appears in court, hearing adjourned till 25 Feb
The court on Friday adjourned the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case till 25 February after recording the presence of accused Kannada superstar Darshan and his partner and actress Pavithra Gowda.
1 min
Stringent punishment for offences against women: Stalin
The DMK government of MK Stalin introduced two new Bills in this regard in the Tamil Nadu Assembly
1 min
'De facto CM': Oppn on Revanth's brother escorted by collector in viral video
The Opposition in Telangana has accused Anumula Tirupathi Reddy, brother of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, of acting as de facto chief minister after a video of him escorted by the district collector of Vikarabad and school students giving him a guard of honour surfaced on social media.
1 min
Responsibility of higher education in state lies with Governor: Kerala Governor Arlekar
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday said the responsibility for higher education in the state lies with the Governor.
1 min
Kalyan Seeks TTD's Apology Over Stampede
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan today said that Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Trust Board Chairman B.R. Naidu and other officials must apologize to the devotees and be accountable for their failures following the stampede that claimed the lives of six people and left more than 40 people injured.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi gets bail from Pune court in Savarkar defamation case
Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP-MLA court in Pune on Friday in the Savarkar defamation case after Gandhi appeared before the court through video conferencing.
1 min
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Chair Conference on Drug Trafficking and Security on Saturday
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair a regional conference on \"Drug Trafficking and National Security\" in New Delhi on Saturday.
1 min
Indian diaspora is integral to the vision of developed India
They are carrying the values & ethos that are the foundation of our civilisation
1 min
Greenback land
The debate over the settlement of Rohingya refugees in Delhi has evolved into a politically charged confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Delhi elections.
4 mins
Poison in the Air
Inaction in one part of our planet can adversely affect the other part in an amplified manner. This also builds a strong case for a more harmonised, coordinated and integrated response towards clean air across South Asia. We need to re-assess all aspects and perspectives for accelerating action for clean air in this globalised world of ours
6 mins
Bhutan 2050: A prosperous nation that is true to its cultural values
As the world grapples with the challenges of development, Bhutan stands as a beacon of a different, more holistic path.
2 mins
It Is Congress Vs AAP
upriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.
4 mins
Squid games in South Korea
The current political climate in South Korea is increasingly defined by a politics of elimination - the idea that democratic enemies must be sacrificed for the greater good.
4 mins
MP CM Mohan Yadav Distributes Appointment Letters to Newly Appointed Govt Officers, Employees
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav distributed appointment letters to 362 newly appointed government officers and employees for various departments at a programme organised at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal on Friday.
1 min
90 Acres of Poppy Plantation Destroyed in Ukhrul: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the successful anti-drug operation in Ukhrul district, where combined forces destroyed 90 acres of poppy plantations, burned 12 huts, and registered FIRs for further investigation.
1 min
High-capacity pump deployed to dewater Assam mine
The rescue teams are contending with hazardous underground conditions, including unstable structures, limited visibility, and rising concerns over oxygen depletion
1 min
The event was marked by celebrations, including bursting of firecrackers by his supporters.
Former Odisha Governor and Jharkhand Chief Minister, Raghubar Das, officially re-entered active politics on Friday at a grand ceremony in Ranchi where he took membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of thousands of supporters and senior state party leaders.
1 min
UP CM Yogi Inaugurates Akashvani's FM Channel 'Kumbhvani'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Prasar Bharati's FM channel 'Kumbhvani' at the Circuit House on Friday, during the second day of his Prayagraj tour.
2 mins
Govt releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to states, higher than December
The Union Government has released tax devolution of Rs 1,73,030 crore to State Governments, an amount higher than last month.
1 min
Market Ends Lower Amid Volatility
Benchmark indices opened higher but erased all the gains in the opening hour
2 mins
Union Budget falls on Saturday this year, stock exchanges to remain open
As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on 1 February, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about presenting the budget over the weekend this year.
1 min
Overall fundraising from capital markets to spike 21 pc to ₹14.27 trillion in FY25: Buch
Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch Friday said the overall fundraising from capital markets, including through equity and debt instruments, is estimated to jump by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 14.27 trillion in FY25 from the Rs 11.8 trillion in FY24.
1 min
Emami betting big on growing male grooming market
The grooming market in India seems to be increasingly tilting towards the male segment.
2 mins
Larsen & Toubro chairman's comment asking employees to work on Sundays sparks row
A recent statement by the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S N Subrahmanyan asking employees to work even on Sundays has sparked widespread criticism.
1 min
India's Forex Kitty at $634.59 Billion, Gold Reserves Rise by $824 Million
India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.7 billion to $634.59 billion for the week ended January 3, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday showed.
1 min
High drama over Kirimira block no trust vote
[\"BJD leader and others detained in Chhattisgarh\", \"Naveen shoots off letter to Chhattisgarh CM\"]
2 mins
Attack on Minorities: Victims stage protest
Voice Against Hate', a social organization led by Manas Chowdhury staged a protest here on Friday alleging systematic atrocities on minorities in Odisha.
1 min
Cognizant to have its biggest campus in Bhubaneswar: CM Majhi
Nodal Minister to look at investment proposals of diaspora State planning to map migrants, conduct a census
1 min
Indian growth impossible without women participation: EAM
Women-led development has been the priority of the Union Government and it has been incorporated in India's foreign policy, said External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on the concluding day of the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention here on Friday.
1 min
MoU Signed Between AIEC and ICC
The Indian Chamber of Commerce & ASEAN India Economic Council, Malaysia signed an MoU here on Friday in the presence of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishanker and Minister of Digital of Malaysia Mr Gobind Singh Deo.
1 min
Newcastle Star Isak Is Premier League Player Of The Month
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has won the Premier League December Player of the Month award and becomes only the fourth Swedish player in history to win the honour.
1 min
Australian Open: Djokovic hails 'dedicated' coach Murray
Multiple Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic hopes that his partnership with long-time rival-turned-coach Andy Murray brings more than just enjoyment in his pursuit of the 11th Australian Open title.
1 min
ISL: Mohammedan meet BFC, look to end goalless run
Bengaluru FC will be eager to hold to their slim hopes of overtaking defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the top of the points table when they host laggards Mohammedan SC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Saturday.
2 mins
Kolkata Derby: East Bengal search for first ISL victory against Mohun Bagan
Defending champions aim for bigger lead at the top of the table while Red and Gold Brigade fight for pride
2 mins
Ice Hockey League: Defending champions Maryul Spamo storm into women's final
Maryul Spamo, the reigning champions in the women's category, stormed into the finals with a stunning 11-0 win over Humas Queens in the first semi-final of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2.
3 mins
Varun Aaron Retires From All Representative Cricket
Best remembered for being the tearaway quick whose sharp bouncer left Stuart Broad's nose fractured at Old Trafford during India's tour of England in 2014, Varun Aaron on Friday announced his retirement from \"representative cricket\".
2 mins
Champions Trophy: ICC officials review Pakistan's preparations
A delegation from the game's global body is visiting the troubled country to check renovation work
2 mins
Will change my name': Ravichandran Ashwin hails Rishabh Pant's defence
Rating wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's as one of the best in terms of defence in Test matches, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday compared Pant at par with England's Joe Root and Australia's Steve Smith as the best batters in the last seven years, when batting has become \"significantly difficult and averages have decreased.\"
2 mins
Lakshya spearheads Services' charge on Day 3 of men's boxing nationals
Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board's (SSCB) stellar performance at the 8th elite men's national boxing championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit's bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament being held at Bareilly.
1 min
1st ODI: Pratika, Tejal guide India Women to six-wicket victory over Ireland
Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis' half-centuries helped India Women clinch a six-wicket triumph over Ireland in the first ODI match of the series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday.
1 min
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