The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 12, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 12, 2025
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In this issue
February 12, 2025
Capex outlays haven't come down, using entire borrowings in FY26 towards capex
The government is using almost the entire borrowing in 2025-26 towards financing capital expenditure, Mrs Sitharaman said. She said the effective capital expenditure in FY'26 is Rs 15.48 lakh crore, which is 4.3 per cent of GDP.
1 min
US VP backs Modi's AI Action Summit remarks
Co-chairing AI summit in Paris, PM also stresses need to democratise technology and ensure it is rooted in local ecosystems
2 mins
India Invites Global Partners to Join in Co-development and Co-production of Advanced Defence Systems
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the global community to partner with India in the co-development and co-production of advanced defence systems, stressing that the current global security landscape demands innovative solutions and stronger international partnerships.
1 min
Suspense over new Delhi chief minister persists
The suspense over the chief ministerial pick in Delhi persisted on Tuesday.
2 mins
Lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax to Centre, states alone can impose taxes: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Central government and it is the state government alone which can impose taxes on the lotteries and not the Centre.
1 min
Furore in Rajya Sabha over original pics missing in newer editions of Constitution
The Rajya Sabha witnessed a furore on Tuesday over new editions of the Constitution of India being published without 22 illustrations found in the original edition.
1 min
Secretary, DBT Inaugurates Marine Biotechnology Laboratory at ILS
Prof. Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), inaugurated a state-of-the-art Marine Biotechnology Laboratory during his visit to the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) here recently.
1 min
Session & signature campaign on WAVES held at KIIT
A knowledge sharing session and signature campaign as a build up to the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) was held here on Tuesday by PIB in collaboration with KIIT University.
1 min
Court Confiscates Rs 3.10 Crore Ill-Gotten Assets of Convicted Officer
A Special Vigilance Court in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday ordered the confiscation of illegally acquired properties valued at Rs 3.10 crore of a convicted senior administrative officer.
1 min
Odisha Mulls Invigoration of Road Safety as Accidents Snuff Out Eight Lives in a Day
Even as separate road accidents attributed to reckless driving snuffed out eight lives in the last 24 hours, the State's Commerce and Transport Department charted out initiatives and strategic interventions to create a safer and secure transportation network across the state to curb road mishap fatalities.
2 mins
16k kg ammonium nitrate seized in Birbhum, 3 arrested
A total of 320 sacks of ammonium powder were seized by Birbhum Police from a truck
1 min
Odisha to establish Health Emergency Operation Center
In a significant step towards strengthening the public health in the State, Odisha's Health & FW Minister released the State Action Plan on One Health and the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024 on Tuesday and establish Health Emergency Operation Center.
1 min
Man gets life imprisonment for raping a minor
The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Fast Track Special Court under POCSO Act, Baripada, SK Nayak on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to a 30-year-old person for raping a 10-year-old minor girl.
1 min
Govt Renews MoU With Cure International India Trust For Clubfoot Management
Early treatment of clubfoot is crucial: Health Minister Dr Mahaling Surgery is not essentially required: Dr. George
2 mins
Villagers Call Off Stir at NTPC, Sundargarh
The villagers of the Baroboga and Alupada withdrew their indefinite demonstration following assurances from the district administration to address their concern over pollution.
1 min
Bhakta Charan Das Appointed OPCC President
After a prolonged seven-month wait, the AICC appointed veteran leader Bhakta Charan Das as the president of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), dashing hopes of a younger, fresh face to revitalize the party.
1 min
'Not practical to monitor, micromanage actions in mob-lynching, cow vigilantism cases sitting in Delhi'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that sitting in Delhi it was not feasible to monitor/micro-manage cases of mob lynching and cow vigilantism taking place in different states across the country and asked the petitioner NGO National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) to approach the competent authorities in the States for redressal of grievances.
1 min
Allahabadi, Sanmay and others summoned by NCW
The commission has summoned them to appear before it on 17 February
1 min
Kerala Cabinet Okays Draft Bill for Setting Up Private Universities
The LDF government in Kerala on Monday approved a draft bill for the establishment and management of private universities in the state called Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Draft Bill, 2025.
2 mins
Rahul's Warangal visit cancelled; BRS attributes it to discontent among locals
As Rahul Gandhi's visit to Warangal, slated for tomorrow, stands cancelled, BRS leaders attributed the move to the groundswell against Congress.
1 min
Piyush Goyal Says Israel Has Several Areas to Invest in India; Calls Countries 'Natural Allies'
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called India and Israel as 'natural allies', and noted that due to India's large demand growth Israel has several key areas from technology to appliances to invest in.
1 min
AI Will Be Used To Identify And Close The Mule Accounts Before They Are Made Operational
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that in recent years, there has been an expansion of digital infrastructure in the country, leading to an increase in the number of cyber attacks, with cybercrimes erasing geographical boundaries.
2 mins
Modi & Shah to Attend Global Investors Summit at Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the inaugural session of the Global Investors Summit at Bhopal on 24 February, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the summit's closing session on 25 February.
1 min
India Offers Unmatched Investment Opportunities
Rajnath Singh has emphasised the country's strong political stability, vast market potential
1 min
Blue Marine Economy Growth Creates Momentum for Viet Nam's Sustainable Development
We are proud that Viet Nam is a country with the potential to develop the marine economy.
2 mins
Unresolved Crisis
As India prepares to cut tariffs ahead of a crucial meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the move signals a calculated attempt to maintain trade stability while avoiding retaliatory measures.
4 mins
Swadeshi Roots
Ideas and ideologies being the lifeblood of movements, swadeshi and its leadership were inspired by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in north India and Bankim Chandra and Swami Vivekananda in Bengal. By 1905, the swadeshi movement built the platform for a broad political movement on novel lines, with writings and speeches of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Aurobindo Ghosh setting the political stage on fire
6 mins
Battle of survival for Pakistan's judiciary
As letters of a courageous few judges highlight, Pakistan's Supreme Court is fighting a battle of survival, with some judges refusing to go down without a fight, striving to prevent complete capitulation.
4 mins
Mein Kampf is 100; still inspires hate
Hundred years ago, Adolf Hitler penned Mein Kampf while imprisoned after his failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923.
3 mins
No Vehicle Zone' enforced in Mela area, record 45 crore devotees took holy dip till now
Given the Magh Purnima Snan at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a special traffic plan to ensure smooth movement and safety of devotees.
2 mins
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes collaboration in key sectors with Singapore
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during his two-day visit to the island nation on Tuesday, reinforcing Assam's growing role in India-Singapore strategic cooperation.
1 min
Manipur Congress Opposes President's Rule, Calls for Democratic Governance Amid Political Uncertainty
In the wake of Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation, the Manipur Congress has strongly opposed any move to impose President's Rule or suspend the state's legislative assembly, advocating for a democratically elected government to uphold stability and safeguard democracy in the conflict-hit state.
1 min
Lifetime VIPs Are Spreading Misinformation on Mahakumbh
UP CM Adityanath accused opposition of engaging in negative politics, misleading propaganda
1 min
Journalist Yambem Laba abducted and released amid Manipur's political turmoil
In a concerning escalation of threats against media personnel, veteran journalist Yambem Laba, 69, was forcibly taken from his residence in Uripok Yambem Leikai in Imphal West district by a group of approximately 15 to 20 armed individuals around 3:30 am on Tuesday.
1 min
White House Officials Ready to Meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for Talks on Russia's War on Ukraine
President Donald Trump's senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia's nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
1 min
UK touts a clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration
The British government on Monday touted its success in raiding businesses that employ unauthorised workers and deporting thousands of migrants with no right to stay in the U.K., as it moved to strengthen law-enforcement powers against people-smuggling gangs.
1 min
EU Vows Tough Countermeasures to US Tariffs
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum \"will not go unanswered,\" adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc.
1 min
Trump Will Host Jordan's King Abdullah II as He Escalates Pressure on His Gaza Resettlement Plan
President Donald Trump will host Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza—perhaps permanently—as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East.
1 min
Hamas Delays Hostage Release Raises Fears for Gaza Ceasefire
Already, there had been concerns that the war would resume at the end of the first phase in early March
2 mins
India is driving global growth through its energy sector, says PM Modi
India is driving not only its growth but also the growth of the world, with the energy sector playing a significant role.
2 mins
New Delhi Secures 6th Position for Highest Price Appreciation of Luxury Homes: Report
India's capital city, New Delhi, has emerged as a top contender in the global luxury real estate market.
1 min
Berger to invest ₹2,000 Cr to reach ₹20,000 Cr revenue, Akzo Nobel not on company radar
Berger Paints India, the second largest player after Asian Paints, will shell out Rs 2,000 crore in aggregate over the next three years to put up two plants in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh and to bring into operation its largest plant in the country in Odisha by 2027.
2 mins
Adani Group partners with Mayo clinic to invest ₹6,000 crore in hospitals
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has tweeted on X, the launch of Adani Health City in partnership with the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, to enable world-class medical research, affordable healthcare and medical education at an investment of Rs 6000 crore.
1 min
Under GST, taxes have not gone up even on a single item but cut on many: FM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that indirect tax under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has significantly reduced over the years since its implementation.
1 min
Market closes 1.3 pc lower mirroring global equities
Over the past five sessions, the 30-share Sensex has plunged 2,290 points
1 min
Minister Urges Cycle Manufacturers to Offer Incentives to Encourage Cycling
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday urged cycle manufacturers to offer incentives to encourage cycling across all age groups.
1 min
Warrican, Beth Mooney bag ICC Players of the Month for January
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled the Men's and Women's Players of the Month for January 2025 as the West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican and Australia batter Beth Mooney.
2 mins
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha, Gujarat, Mumbai cruise into semifinals with emphatic wins
There has been much to cheer for Vidarbha, Gujarat and defending champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season.
3 mins
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Language: English
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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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