The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 21, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 21, 2025
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In this issue
January 21, 2025
Donald Trump Sworn-In as 47th President of United States
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
1 min
Life Imprisonment for Sanjay Roy: Court
A financial penalty of ₹ 50,000 has also been imposed on Roy
1 min
Government's push to toy manufacturing boosted Aatmanirbharta: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the Centre's strides in the toy manufacturing sector have boosted India's quest for 'Aatmanirbharta'.
1 min
SOA Founder Prof Manoj Nayak felicitated
Prof. (Dr.) Manojranjan Nayak, Founder President of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), was on Monday bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Odisha chapter of Indian Building Congress for his contribution in the field of education and healthcare.
1 min
Pancha Paika Bazaar Inaugurated in Khordha
The Pancha Paika Bazaar at TLC, of Khordha municipal council was officially inaugurated by MP Aparajita Sarangi and MLA, Khordha, Prasanta Kumar Jagdev.
1 min
Mamata unhappy with RG Kar verdict
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today voiced her dissatisfaction with the court's verdict in the RG Kar rape and murder case.
2 mins
Mamata Hints at Moving Higher Court
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today made it clear that the state would move high court seeking capital punishment for the convict while expressing shock at the hearing of verdict of life sentence in the R G Kar rape and murder case.
1 min
IIM Sambalpur Hosts CEO Immersion Programme
IIM Sambalpur hosted a six-day CEO Immersion Programme for the Executive MBA 2024-26 and MBA for Working Professionals 2023-25 batches at its Sambalpur campus.
1 min
Dr Panigrahy invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan dinner
Dr. Bijayananda Panigrahy, founder of the Bhubaneswar-based startup Bio-Pioneer Pvt. Ltd., has been invited by the President of India to attend the prestigious Republic Day dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
1 min
Elephant tramples 17-year-old boy to death, mother injured
A 17-year-old boy, Satya Ranjan Martha, died in an elephant attack, while his mother suffered serious injuries.
1 min
Six auto-rickshaw lifters arrested
Police have busted a gang of auto lifters and recovered stolen auto rickshaws which they had sold in Jharkhand.
1 min
Dolphin census begins in Chilika
Annual census of dolphins began on Monday in the Southern, Northern and Central clusters of the Chilika, country's largest brackish water lake.
1 min
Rare winged guest ‘Great Bittern’ potted for the first time in Bhitarkanika
The Great Bittern (Botaurus Stellaris), a rare bird, was spotted for the first time in the Bhitarkanika National Park of Kendrapara district during the recently concluded mid-winter census of feathered species.
1 min
India Will Be A Global Hub For Critical Minerals: Union Minister Reddy
Odisha will lead India's Mining Growth: CM Majhi 5th tranche of critical mineral auctions launched
2 mins
OREDA inks MoU with TPREL for rooftop solar adoption
Total subsidy up to Rs 1,38,000 Target to solarize 3 lakh households in three years
1 min
CMs of Telugu states meet at Zurich airport, discuss investment prospects
The Chief Ministers of the two Telugu states, N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart, A Revanth Reddy, informally met for a brief interaction at the waiting lounge of Zurich airport.
1 min
Pass resolutions against new UGC regulations in assembly: Stalin to non-BJP CMs
Keeping the heat on the BJP-led Union government to withdraw the draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin, on Monday, appealed to his non-BJP counterparts to pass a resolution, in their respective state assemblies on the lines of Tamil Nadu, opposing the guidelines as they are an infringement of federalism.
1 min
Police Crackdown on Protests Against Mining in Telangana
Farmers and residents of Mylaram village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Monday launched a relay hunger strike to protest against mining activities in the area as police arrested several people to crack down on the ongoing agitation.
1 min
DMK has vested interest in Parandur airport project: Vijay
Slamming the ruling DMK of being adept at enacting a drama to hoodwink the people, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president and matinee icon Vijay on Monday demanded that the Parandur airport project be given up and the Union and state governments reassess its viability and feasibility.
2 mins
Protesting farmers defer 21 Jan march to Delhi; ask Centre to hold talks soon
The border between Punjab and Haryana, urging the Centre to hold a meeting in Delhi before 14 February
1 min
Ahead of Bihar assembly polls, NDA partners flex muscles
Ahead of the assembly elections in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents have started flexing muscles to get a major share in the final seat-sharing arrangement.
1 min
Rajnath Singh confers Raksha Mantri Padak to NCC cadets
Under Officer Theja V P of Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate, and Senior Under Officer Aryamitra Nath of the North Eastern Region Directorate, were conferred with the Raksha Mantri Padak for their exceptional performance and dedication to duty during the investiture ceremony held at the ongoing NCC Republic Day Camp here on Monday.
1 min
Cong cites Bombay HC fake encounter probe report to flay Maha govt
Congress opposition leader and MLA Vijay Wadettiwar has criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti state government after a Bombay High Court inquiry report concluded that five policemen are responsible for the fake encounter of Akshay Shinde.
1 min
Issue of Nashik, Raigad district guardian ministers to be resolved amicably: Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena chief leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday broke his silence over the Maharashtra government's move to appoint Girish Mahajan (BJP) and Aditi Tatkare (NCP) as the Nashik and Raigad district guardian ministers respectively and later defer the move on Sunday night.
1 min
Remarks against Shah: SC stays defamation case against Rahul in Ranchi court
In a relief to the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings against him before a trial court in Ranchi, Jharkhand, in a criminal defamation case arising from his 2018 speech at AICC plenary session saying that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah was an \"accused\" in a murder case.
1 min
India not just incredible but unforgettable: Outgoing US envoy
Outgoing US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, in an emotional video message on 'X', said he is leaving India as a \"lifelong friend and supporter\" of India-US partnership.
2 mins
Defence Counsel, Netizens Cast Doubts Over Nationality of Saif's Attacker
Sources in the Mumbai Police have claimed here on Monday that the alleged attacker of actor Saif Ali Khan confessed to have attacked the actor even as several netizens, through their X accounts, questioned the police's statement that the attacker is a Bangladeshi.
2 mins
First draft of India's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective: Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said the first draft of the country's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective.
1 min
India's Water Future
The success of the government's current initiative hinges on addressing several critical challenges. Effective water resource management requires robust data on both supply and demand sides, particularly considering various climate change scenarios, which is currently absent. The data management system must function as a two-way process: collecting current water demand and availability data at local levels while simultaneously incorporating forecasted basin and sub-basin data under different climate scenarios
4 mins
When Law Enforcers Flout the Law
Following the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) resolution recommending the filing of criminal charges against at least 30 police officers involved in a \"staged\" P6.7-billion \"shabu\" bust in Manila in 2022, the government said it was launching a police investigation into drug seizures dating back to 2016, when then President Rodrigo Duterte launched his brutal anti-illegal drugs campaign.
2 mins
Prepare for weakened multilateralism
During the election campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly said he wanted to \"stop wars\" and prevent the US from becoming embroiled in foreign adventures.
4 mins
Battlefield Tourism Is A Small Step
On Army Day the Ministry of Defence launched a portal on battlefields.
4 mins
Mahakumbh Delays Ram Temple Construction's Work in Ayodhya
The ongoing Mahakumbh at Prayagraj Sangam has further delayed the construction work of the Ram Temple here, said Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Building Construction Committee of the temple here on Monday.
1 min
Gunfight in Gumla forest: Police recover AK-47s, explosives from notorious gang
A fierce encounter erupted between a notorious criminal gang and police forces in the Devragani forest of Bishunpur police station area, located in Gumla district of Jharkhand.
1 min
Manipur Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Kangpokpi
Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during search and area domination operations in the Lunkhongjang Ridges, under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Manipur's Kangpokpi District.
1 min
Army soldier killed in gunfight with terrorists in Sopore
It is the first gunfight between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir this year
1 min
Meghalaya: Curfew Imposed Following Violence at Ramakrishna Mission School
Amid rising violence and property damage in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya, curfew has been imposed in the village to prevent further unrest.
1 min
U'khand cabinet grants final nod to UCC rules; implementation on R-Day
The Uttarakhand Cabinet has granted its final nod to the draft rules of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
2 mins
Assam Congress condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'Indian state' remark
The Assam Congress has strongly criticized the police case filed against its leader Rahul Gandhi over his \"Indian state\" remark during the inauguration of the 'Indira Bhavan' in New Delhi.
1 min
South Korea: Yoon moved to solitary cell at Seoul Detention Center
Detained President Yoon Suk Yeol has been moved to a solitary cell at the Seoul Detention Center's general wing after he was placed under formal arrest over the weekend, a correctional official said Monday.
1 min
Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes.
1 min
Japan Urges Continued Caution on Potential Tremors, Tsunamis
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has called for continued caution over potential tremors and tsunamis despite a gradual decrease in seismic activity a week after the magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Kyushu region.
1 min
Hamas Returns 3 Hostages and Israel Frees 90 Prisoners
The ceasefire that went into effect Sunday morning stirred modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war
2 mins
Biden Pardons Fauci and Milley in an Effort to Guard Against Potential 'Revenge' by Trump
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential \"revenge\" by the incoming Trump administration.
1 min
Non-metro cities outpace metros in digital payments growth
When it comes to India's digital payments landscape, non-metro cities are coming up much faster than their metro counterparts, in terms of opportunity, aspiration and digital adoption.
2 mins
Neuberg raises ₹940cr from Kotak Alt, sets eyes on personalised medicines, integrated diagnostics, M&A deals
Chennai-headquartered Neuberg Diagnostics, founded in 2017, has now secured Rs 940 crore from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (Kotak Alt), an arm of Kotak Mahindra Group (Kotak), which focuses on alternate asset management and investment advisory businesses.
1 min
10 Pc Richest In UK Extracted Wealth From India Worth $33.8 Trillion Between 1765-1900: Oxfam
Between 1765 and 1900, the richest 10 per cent in the UK extracted wealth from India alone worth US$33.8 trillion in today's money -- enough to carpet the surface area of London in the 50-pound notes almost four times over, an Oxfam global report said on Monday.
1 min
Assam CM Invites S. Korean Investors for Automobile Manufacturing Hub
Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday invited automobile giants from South Korea to invest in Assam.
1 min
India's Annual Coffee Exports Double to $1.3 Billion in Last 4 Years
India's coffee exports have almost doubled in the last four years to touch $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24 from $719.42 million in 2020-21, with the country becoming the seventh-largest coffee producer globally, according to a statement released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday.
1 min
RBI Introduces Revised Framework for ARC-Borrower Settlements
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the settlement of dues payable by borrowers to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) on Monday (January 20), and to take immediate effect.
2 mins
Indian Stock Indices Gain on Monday
The BSE Sensex was up 454.11 points or 0.59 percent at 77,073.44, and the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange was up 141.55 points or 0.61 percent at 23,344.75
1 min
Indian Eves Praying for Kho Kho Inclusion in Olympics
India's Women's Kho Kho team created history by winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, defeating Nepal 78-40 in a thrilling final held in New Delhi.
1 min
Man United Worse Now Than They Were Under Ten Hag: Alan Shearer
Manchester United's 1-3 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday was just another in a series of disappointing results for the club.
1 min
TT Nationals: Gujarat Women Storm into Last Eight Stage
Local girl Frenaz Chipia overcame a shaky start to beat Neha Kumari 3-2 of Odisha to help Gujarat's women team clean sweep Odisha 3-0, sealing their quarterfinal berth at the UTT 86th Senior National Inter-State Table Tennis Championships played at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium on Monday.
1 min
ISL: Chennaiyin FC aim to keep playoff hopes alive against leaders Mohun Bagan
Southern outfit face tough task against the defending champions who are in superb form this season
2 mins
Speedskater Shruti Kotwal aiming for 2026 Winter Olympics
India's first professional woman speed skater Shruti Kotwal, who will be leading India's charge in the Asian Winter Games (AWG) in Harbin, China from 7-14 February, has her eyes set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
2 mins
Smith Cleared for Sri Lanka Series, Champions Trophy
As the Australian squad prepares for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which will be swiftly followed by the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, the squad has been strengthened by news that Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as first feared.
2 mins
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner battles past Holger Rune into quarterfinals
First came the medical timeouts, one each for Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune with the temperature above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) at the Australian Open.
2 mins
India to Participate in Mandiri U20 Challenge Series in Indonesia
The India U20 men's team will participate in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series 2025, a four-nation friendly tournament, in Indonesia from 24 to 30 January.
1 min
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants unveil Rishabh Pant as new captain
Rishabh Pant was on Monday unveiled as the new captain of the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2025, that starts on 21 March and runs till 25 May.
3 mins
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The Statesman is one of India’s oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata, Bhuvneshwar, Siliguri and Delhi editions.
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