The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 04, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 04, 2025
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February 04, 2025
Sonia Gandhi Faces Privilege Motion Over Remark on President
A group of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday moved a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, alleging use of \"derogatory and slanderous words\" to describe President Droupadi Murmu as she addressed a joint session of Parliament last week.
1 min
Putin's key aide meets President Murmu and VP Dhankhar
Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav Volodin, a close aide of President Vladimir Putin, on Monday held talks with President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on a range of issues.
1 min
Ayodhya Sets Record as Over 1 Crore Devotees Visit Holy City Since 26 Jan
Ayodhya has set a new record with over one crore devotees visiting the holy city between January 26 and Basant Panchami (February 3).
2 mins
Mahakumbh stampede rocks Parliament
The Opposition raised a storm in both the houses of Parliament on Monday demanding a discussion on the recent Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.
1 min
High-octane campaign for Delhi polls ends
BJP, AAP, Cong leaders reached out to voters participating in public meetings & roadshows
2 mins
PM accuses AAP govt of prioritising its image over future of students
Ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students here and lambasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi over its education policy, accusing it of prioritising its image over the future of students.
1 min
CPM's Draft Political Resolution for 24th Congress Stresses More on 'Independent Line'
The CPM, which is heading to its 24th party Congress at Tamil Nadu's Madurai in April, on Monday released a draft political resolution which has a focus more on an \"independent political line\" in the coming days, rather than on electoral understandings.
1 min
Anglo-Eastern Shipping Initiates New Cadet Training Program
One of the largest employers of Indian seafarers, Hong Kong-headquartered Anglo-Eastern Shipping Company is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary year, and has initiated a new cadet training program to increase the global share of Indian seafarers.
1 min
Three land brokers held for murder of business partner
Mayurbhanj's Bhanjpur police on Monday arrested three inter-state land brokers on charges of abducting and murdering their business partner Salku Marandi.
1 min
Valuables, cash worth Rs 13 lakh stolen from wedding
Jewelry, valuables and cash worth around Rs 13 lakh were stolen from a marriage hall of a luxury hotel in Bhubaneswar with two elegantly attired miscreants decamping with the booty on Sunday night, police said on Monday.
1 min
Swamiji's book banned by British govt sees light of day
Swami Vivekananda - The Socialist, which was banned by the British government has been reprinted almost after a century.
2 mins
Nalco oustees dharna for jobs enters 20th day
The mangrove forest area in Odisha has increased by 2 square kilometers in a three-year period spanning from 2021 to 2023, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Monday.
2 mins
Congress Slams CM for 'Insulting' Remark on Tribal Women
The Congress on Monday strongly criticized Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for his recent remark that he was unable to find a \"fair girl\" in his tribal community in Keonjhar district and had to marry someone from Mayurbhanj.
1 min
Tribals Oppose Bauxite Mining at Serubandh Hill
The Seru Bandh Protection Committee has vowed to oppose any attempt to mine bauxite at the Serubandh hills on Monday.
1 min
Govt signs MoU with CK-12 Foundation to empower school education
The state government on Monday signed a MoU with CK-12 Foundation to provide world-class educational resources to students and teachers.
1 min
1st Jagatsinghpur heritage walks start from Maa Sarala temple
The first heritage walks under the aegis of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully held from the premises of Maa Sarala Temple with participation of more than 35 heritage enthusiasts from across the state.
1 min
Rail Budget 2025: A New Era for Odisha's Growth, says Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has termed the 10,599 crore allocation for Odisha in the Railway Budget 2025 as \"historic,\" emphasizing a 12.5-fold increase compared to the 838 crore allocated during the 2009-2014 UPA regime.
2 mins
SC declines to hear plea seeking recall of TN Governor RN Ravi
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Secretary of the President of India and others to recall Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who walked out without delivering his customary address to the Legislative assembly on January 6.
2 mins
Landed in 'parchi' row, Raj Minister Avinash Gehlot pleads innocence
Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot landed in an embarrassing row following a 3-4 second short video that went viral on social media platforms since Sunday.
1 min
Kavitha questions caste census data
Ahead of the short discussion in the Telangana Assembly over the just-concluded caste census report, BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has raised doubts over the veracity of the data collated through the survey.
1 min
PM Modi Congratulates Chandrika Tandon on Winning the Grammy Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian-American musician Chandrika Tandon on winning the Grammy award for her album 'Triveni' and also commended her passion towards Indian culture and accomplishments as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and musician.
1 min
TN bypoll: Despite low-key campaign, DMK eyes a landslide in Erode
Despite a low-key campaign, which is very unusual, the ruling DMK is eyeing for a landslide in the 5 February bypoll for the Erode East Assembly constituency.
2 mins
SC seeks Centre, ECI response on plea against poll rules amendment
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a fresh plea by an RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj challenging an amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961, which restricts people's right to access election-related records.
1 min
10 Years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Palamu Leads the Way in Gender Equality and Girls' Empowerment
Palamu district in Jharkhand has emerged as a standout example of success under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, which aims to tackle gender-based challenges and promote gender equality in rural communities.
1 min
Raise this before Parliament': SC refuses to entertain PIL challenging laws 'targeting men'
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking direction to declare unconstitutional laws primarily \"targeting men\" and \"unfairly presuming men as aggressors in domestic disputes\".
1 min
Man Shoots His Son Dead Over Money Dispute in MP
A BJP MLA's elder brother shot his son dead with a licensed rifle following a monetary dispute in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.
1 min
Raj introduces new Bill in Assembly to curb unlawful religious conversions
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar introduced a bill in the state assembly here on Monday for legislating on a stringent anti-conversion law for prohibiting unlawful and forcible religious conversions.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi to Visit Patna on Wednesday
'The Prime Minister proposed the 'Make in India' programme, I think it was a good idea...'
1 min
JMM's 46th foundation day: Hemant Soren slams centre, calls for Jharkhand's rights
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) marked its 46th Foundation Day with a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of exploiting the state's vast mineral wealth while failing to support its development.
1 min
All complaints, amendments have been included, says Pal on Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Monday said the Opposition's statements regarding the panel meetings are entirely unnecessary adding that the report on the Bill will be presented in the Lok Sabha once Speaker Om Birla includes it in the agenda.
1 min
Budget Realities
The Union Budget 2025-26 sets out to address a range of economic challenges, from reviving growth to bolstering social welfare.
4 mins
LAC tensions must end for better ties
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing last week marking another step towards restoring normalcy between the two nations.
4 mins
Reliving the traumas of partition
Last week, the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature at Lahore University of Management Studies hosted a screening of the forthcoming documentary film, Buhay Khulay Rakhi (Keep the doors open).
4 mins
Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for their \"negligent conduct\" resulting in a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others were injured.
1 min
Terrorists Shoot Down Retired Army Soldier in J-K
A retired army soldier was killed and his wife and a close relative were injured as terrorists shot at them from point-blank range on Monday afternoon in South Kashmir's Behibagh area of the Kulgam district.
1 min
Naga ascetics, foreigners turn out at Triveni Sangam for Basant Panchami Amrit Snan
On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday, millions thronged the Triveni Sangam for the third Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh, chanting 'Har Har Gange', 'Bam Bam Bhole', and 'Jai Shri Ram' in a vibrant spiritual spectacle.
1 min
BSF ADG reviews security along Indo-Bangladesh border amid rising concerns over infiltration
Amid growing security concerns along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Additional Director General (ADG) of BSF Eastern Command, Kolkata, Ravi Gandhi has embarked on a three-day visit to review operational preparedness in Guwahati Frontier's area of responsibility.
1 min
Police Nab Culprits Involved in Rape & Murder of Dalit Woman in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh police have cracked the case of Dalit woman's rape and murder in Uttar Pradesh which had stirred a political storm before the key Milkipur bypoll slated to be held on February 5.
1 min
SC Seeks Report on Tapes Alleging Manipur CM's Role in Violence
The Top Court Order Came on a Petition by the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights
2 mins
Assam-Manipur unite against drug menace: CM Biren Singh applauds Himanta Biswa Sarma's crackdown on poppy cultivation
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has lauded Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his firm stance against illegal poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in the state.
1 min
Tripura objects to Bangladesh's embankment construction along ‘Zero Line’
The Tripura Government has raised strong objections to Bangladesh's construction of embankments along the 'zero line' of the India-Bangladesh border, citing violations of border protocols and rising local unrest.
1 min
The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases
Arbel Yehoud is achingly close to freedom, but her face is a study of shadow and terror.
1 min
Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyoncé won album of the year for \"Cowboy Carter\" at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her—at last—the show's elusive top award.
1 min
Trump's Trade War Sparks Retaliation From Canada, Mexico
Canada Initially Ordered Tariffs Of 25 Percent On American Imports Starting Tuesday
2 mins
Ukrainian troops lose ground with fewer fighters and exposed supply lines
A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out – and time is running short.
1 min
At least 19 killed mostly women in a car bomb explosion in northern Syria
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, killing at least 19 people, all but one of them women, and leaving more than a dozen wounded, hospital workers said.
1 min
South Korea: Criminal trial of indicted Yoon on insurrection charges to begin 20 February
The criminal trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his December 3 martial law imposition is set to begin later this month, legal sources said on Monday.
1 min
Veteran Indian Origin Global Banker Victor Menezes Passes Away at 77
Pune-born Victor J Menezes, one of the earliest India-origin CXOs to lead multinationals, passed away in Miami, Florida, in the United States, at the age of 77.
4 mins
Tax relief to boost financial savings, consumption for urban Indians: Goldman Sachs
Multinational investment banking company Goldman Sachs said that the mega tax relief provided for in Budget 2025 will help the urban consumers boost their net household financial savings, besides partly boosting their consumption.
1 min
Stock Market Falls After US President Trump Announces New Tariffs
Sensex traded within a range of 77260.37 and 76756.09, ultimately closing 0.41 per cent lower at 77505.96
2 mins
Coal Production Spikes in Jan, Strong Contribution From Captive, Commercial Mines
Total coal production during January 2025 spiked 4.38 percent to 104.43 MT, over 100.05 MT recorded during the corresponding period of the previous year, the Ministry of Coal said on Monday.
1 min
Production of key minerals including iron ore records robust growth in FY25
During the Financial Year 2024-25 (April-December), the production of some key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth.
1 min
ICC Accused of 'Corruption' Over Concussion Substitution Row
The debate over India's choice of Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I on Friday refused to die down with Chris Broad, one of the decorated International Cricket Council (ICC) match referees, alleging the International Cricket Council (ICC) of \"bias and corruption.\"
2 mins
Abhishek downplays competition with Gill, Jaiswal for T20I opening slot
Moments after slamming the second-fastest century for India in the fifth and final T20I against England in Mumbai on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma downplayed the competition for the opening slot between him, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
3 mins
Badminton Asia mixed team preparatory camp in Guwahati
The five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team championships to be played in Qingdao, China, from 11-16 February will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from 4-8 February.
1 min
'My father didn't like it at all': Kuldeep recalls secretly playing cricket
Punjab Kings' new addition to the squad, Kuldeep Sen, who joined the franchise in the IPL 2025 auction, is excited by the challenge and wants to make the season memorable for himself and the team.
2 mins
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