The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 10, 2025

The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 10, 2025

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In this issue
February 10, 2025
Aero India 2025: IAF, Army chiefs take sortie in Tejas together
In a historic and proud moment for India's defence forces, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and Air Marshal AP Singh, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), took to the skies together today in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas from Yelahanka air base, Bengaluru.
2 mins
PM Modi to embark on five-day 2-nation visit to France, USA from Monday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a crucial five-day two-nation visit to France and the United States from Monday to attend the AI Summit in Paris and meet President Donald Trump in Washington.
2 mins
Manipur chief minister Biren Singh resigns
The Manipur Chief Minister, Nongthongbam Biren Singh, on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Bhalla, on Sunday, 21 months after the state was first plunged into prolonged conflict during which more than 250 people have lost their lives and 60,000 have been rendered homeless, with the state itself left emotionally and physically divided.
2 mins
Indian Households Expect Moderation in Inflation for Near Term: RBI Survey
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) forward-looking surveys in January 2025 said the Indian households expect moderation in inflation for the near term while consumer confidence declined marginally due to somewhat tempered sentiments.
1 min
31 Maoists, 2 jawans killed in Chhattisgarh gunbattle
Amit Shah reaffirms Centre's commitment to eradicating Maoist insurgency
2 mins
Odisha Vigilance Logs 80% Conviction in DA Cases: Jethwa
Odisha Vigilance has maintained approximately 50% conviction rate overall while the conviction in Disproportionate Asset (DA) cases stands at 80% with the strengthening of investigation and prosecution mechanism, Y.K. Jethwa, Director Vigilance said.
1 min
Vishwa Sambad Kendra Hosts Bharatiya Chitrakala Pradarshan in Siliguri
Vishwa Sambad Kendra (VSK), North Bengal, organised the Bharatiya Chitrakala Pradarshan at the North Bengal Science Centre in Siliguri today.
1 min
Devastating fire in Narkeldanga claims one life, over 40 shanties reduced to ashes
The intensity of the flames was so high that a parked truck and a pickup van also caught fire; several gas cylinders exploded, further fuelling the blaze
2 mins
Police Case Registered Against "Gandhi Vichar Manch"
The Jharsuguda police registered a case against \"Gandhi Vichar Manch\" who had organised a seminar in LN College where 'communal' speeches were allegedly delivered.
1 min
NHRC seeks SOP for providing relief to lightning victims' families
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Odisha Government to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) to provide monetary succor to the lighting victims in the State.
1 min
Fusion of Odissi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam & Mohiniyattam
Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav concludes
1 min
Tragic electrocution claims father & son in TN
In a heartbreaking incident, a father and son lost their lives in Tamil Nadu.
1 min
Centre Prioritizing Andhra at the Cost of Odisha: Jena
Bifurcating the Waltair railway division is nothing but prioritizing interests of Andhra Pradesh at the cost of Odisha, charged former union minister Sriktant Jena on Sunday.
1 min
DRM of newly created Rayagada division inspects key infra
Amitabh Singhal, DRM Rayagada, conducted an extensive inspection of the Rayagada-Damanjodi section, accompanied by senior officials from the Commercial, Construction, Electrical, Operations, and Civil Engineering departments.
1 min
T'gana Temple's Head Priest Attacked Over 'Religious Issue'
Unidentified persons attacked Chilkur Balaji Temple's head priest C. S. Rangarajan two days ago at his house near Hyderabad over \"a religious issue,\" according to a complaint filed with the police on Sunday.
1 min
TVK names superstar Vijay as its CM candidate, alliance only with parties recognising his leadership
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has announced that it will enter into a political alliance only with parties that recognise the leadership of its founder and Tamil superstar, Vijay.
1 min
Ed Sheeran Offers Clarification in Bengaluru Police Intervention Case
Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran recently ran into trouble with the Bengaluru police after they stopped his impromptu street performance midway.
1 min
CSR fund scam: Retired Justice CN Ramachandran Nair booked for swindling ₹34 lakh
The Kerala police on Sunday registered a cheating case against retired Kerala High Court Judge, Justice CN Ramachandran Nair, for allegedly swindling Rs 34 lakh in the notorious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund scam.
1 min
Aero India 2025 to showcase India's global aerospace and defence prowess
The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Monday.
2 mins
Tamil Nadu CM Announces Financial Aid for Woman Pushed Off Moving Train
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced Rs 3 lakh financial aid for a pregnant woman who was pushed off a moving train near Katpadi by a 27-year-old man after she resisted his sexual assault bid.
1 min
Telangana CM Urges Southern States to Unite to Protect Their Rights
The Congress Government Aims to Increase Telangana's GDP From $200 Billion to $1 Trillion by 2035
2 mins
Nitish Visits Maner Dargah as His Silence Over Waqf Bill Baffles Muslims
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the historic Maner Sharif Dargah in Patna on Sunday to participate in the 756th Urs celebrations of Sufi Saint Makhdoom Shah Kamaluddin Ahmed Yahya Maneri.
1 min
Two centres of development to be established in Vidarbha: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday attended the closing ceremony of the Advantage Vidarbha 2025.
1 min
Stop worrying about threat to RJD from Congress
Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to focus on the sinking economy before flagging the threat to his Rashtriya Janata Dal from ally Congress.
1 min
PDP Leader Iltija Mufti Claims Being Detained in Jammu Before Her Press Conference
PDP leader Iltija Mufti was on Sunday detained after returning from Billawar, where she had gone to offer condolences to the family of Makhan Din, who had recently committed suicide after allegedly being tortured by police during questioning over a terrorist attack in which four soldiers were killed.
1 min
PM Modi to lead the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha with insights from leading experts
Examinations often bring stress to students and their families, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"Pariksha Pe Charcha\" (PPC) initiative has been reshaping the narrative around exams, stated the Ministry of Education (MoE).
1 min
INS Tushil strengthens India-Seychelles ties during historic West Africa voyage
In a significant step towards reinforcing India's ties with Seychelles, the Indian Navy's INS Tushil made a successful port call at Port Victoria, marking a milestone in its maiden passage around the West Coast of Africa.
1 min
BJP Reels Out Data on Household Savings, Wealth & Equity to Refute Congress's Claim
The factsheet reports that for the first time since independence, average household food spending has decreased below 50 per cent of monthly spending due to increased income
3 mins
Mounting public pressure forced Biren Singh to resign: Rahul Gandhi
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, reacting to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's resignation, said that he quit the post following \"mounting public pressure\".
2 mins
Stormy outlook for exports
South Korea's exports tumbled in January, ending a 15-month growth streak that led to its first trade deficit in 20 months.
2 mins
Short-term gains
The arrival of Salvador Dalí's artworks in India for the first time is not just an artistic milestone; it is a moment of cultural introspection.
4 mins
Mandalay Riot Trial
Eleven Convictions
1 min
UP govt cracks down on 14 X accounts for spreading misinformation & rumours pertaining to Mahakumbh
As part of its effort to curb misinformation and rumours pertaining to Mahakumbh 2025 on social media, the Uttar Pradesh government has identified and cracked down on 14 X accounts.
1 min
Budget Session of UP Legislature to Begin on 18 February
The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature will commence on 18 February.
1 min
Liquor to become costlier in Jharkhand: Govt to exit retail business, hand over sales to private players
The Jharkhand government has decided to exit the liquor retail business.
1 min
President to take holy dip at Sangam on Monday
President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit the sacred city of Prayagraj on Monday, where she will take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
1 min
Hindu Temples Must Be Freed From Govt Control: VHP
A resolution to this effect was adopted on Sunday following a 3-day Kendriya meeting at the Mahakumbh
2 mins
Defeat paves the way for the future, INDIA bloc to grow stronger: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has asserted that the INDIA bloc is strong and will become even stronger in the future.
1 min
Beneficiaries of reservation should never forget society's support: VP
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday that those who have benefitted from reservations should never forget the efforts and support of society.
1 min
Noida International Airport partners with Uttarakhand Transport Corporation for seamless religious tour
Noida International Airport (NIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) today to provide seamless bus services to key destinations in Uttarakhand, including religious spots.
1 min
North Korea's Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear programme
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday.
1 min
Trump Says Some White South Africans Are Oppressed And Could Be Resettled In The USA. They Say No Thanks
Groups representing some of South Africa's white minority responded Saturday to a plan by President Donald Trump to offer them refugee status and resettlement in the United States by saying: thanks, but no thanks.
1 min
Trump's AI ambition and China's DeepSeek overshadow an AI summit in Paris
The geopolitics of artificial intelligence will be in focus at a major summit in France where world leaders, executives and experts will hammer out pledges on guiding the development of the rapidly advancing technology.
1 min
Dalai Lama's elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97
The elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former chairman of the exiled Tibetan government in India, Gyalo Thondup, who led several rounds of talks with China and worked with foreign governments for the Tibetan cause, has died.
1 min
Israeli Forces Begin to Withdraw from a Key Gaza Corridor
Israel agreed as part of the truce to remove its forces from the 6-kilometre Netzarim corridor
2 mins
Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza
Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday.
1 min
Institute of Internal Auditors engaging with SEBI for larger role, wider acceptance
The Institute of International Auditors, India, Calcutta Chapter (IIA), is engaging with the SEBI to explore various ways of how the capital market regulator and the institute work together to ensure corporate governance and bring in more effective ways of meeting compliances, said Kallol Mitra, President, IIA, India, Calcutta Chapter.
1 min
Valuation of 6 of top 10 firms surges over ₹1.18 lakh crore
Last week, the combined market valuation of six of the top 10 most valued firms surged Rs 1,18,151.75 crore.
1 min
Piyush Goyal Slams States Seeking Central Funds on Basis of Tax Contribution
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has come out strongly against the demand of some states seeking allocation of central funds in proportion to the taxes that they contribute to the Central pool.
1 min
RBI Opens NDS-OM Platform to Boost Retail Participation in G-Sec Market
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a release announcing that it will allow non-bank brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to access the negotiated dealing system-order matching (NDS-OM) platform, which is an anonymous system for trading government securities (G-Secs) in the secondary market.
1 min
Foreign investors continue exodus, pull out nearly ₹7,300 crore in Feb
The Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continue the exodus from the Indian Stock Market as in the first week of February, they pulled out over Rs 7,300 crore (about 840 million).
1 min
Market outlook: Delhi polls' outcome, Q3 earnings, inflation data set to drive D-Street action
January inflation is projected to drop to 4.69 per cent from 5.22 per cent in the previous month, which could influence RBI's next policy decision
1 min
Parampara Seems Well Set to Turn Purulia Village into a Model Ayurvedic Village
The Ayurvedic products market in India, which was valued at Rs 748.5 billion in 2023, is growing fast, driven by increasing health consciousness and demand for natural remedies.
2 mins
Exports of India's pharma industry to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report
A recent report by the Bain & Company in collaboration with Indian pharmaceutical bodies said exports of India's pharmaceutical industry are projected to reach $350 billion by 2047.
1 min
Assam Rifles champions millet awareness with exhibition in Shillong
In an initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and nutritious food choices, Assam Rifles, under the ministry of home affairs, organised a millets exhibition at its Laitkor base recently.
2 mins
WPL 2025: Deepti to lead UP Warriorz
India's off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been named as new captain of the UP Warriorz ahead of the 2025 season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), starting from February 14.
1 min
FIH Hockey Pro League: Netherlands comeback from 3 goals down to snatch shootout victory
The curtain came down on the Sydney leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League with two high-quality matches, but disappointment for the passionate home fans.
3 mins
Sindhu to miss Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships due to hamstring injury
Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will not be part of India's squad for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) to be played in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16.
1 min
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