The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 13, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025
Are we not creating a class of parasites? SC takes a dig at freebies promised before polls
The stinging observation on the freebies creating a new class of parasites came from a bench of Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, saying it would be better to make people a part of the society's mainstream and contribute towards national development.
1 min
Sixth generation fighter aircraft: CDS debunks claims of Chinese supremacy
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday addressed claims about the supposed capabilities of China's sixth-generation fighter aircraft, indicating that they are likely still in the developmental phase.
1 min
BJP's brainstorming continues for 4th day over selection of next Delhi CM
After the BJP's historic win in the Delhi Assembly elections, the party's brainstorming continued for the fourth consecutive day over the selection of the next chief minister of Delhi.
1 min
Retail inflation eases to 4.6 pc in Jan; IIP stands at 3.2 pc for December
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation eased to 4.6 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent in December.
1 min
India, France Sign Key Accord To Deepen Ties
The decision, announced on Wednesday, is the outcome of bilateral talks
1 min
Vedanta Annual Mines Safety fortnight at Jamkani mines
Vedanta organised the latest edition of its Annual Mines Safety Fortnight (AMSF) at its Jamkani coal mine in Sundargarh district.
1 min
Tuition master gets 20-yr jail for minor student's rape
The Additional district Judge-cum-Special judge (POCSO), Kendrapara on Wednesday sentenced a 36-year-old tuition teacher to 20 years of imprisonment on Wednesday for committing rape of an eight-year-old girl of a village in the district three years back.
1 min
State allocates ₹2273 crore plus for better connectivity
Dipak Adhikari (Dev), Trinamul Congress MP from Ghatal welcomed the decision and sought cooperation of everyone to make this plan a success
4 mins
Birth anniversary of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra celebrated
The Odissi fraternity once again came together—this time, to celebrate the birth anniversary of the legendary maestro of Odissi dance, late Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on Wednesday.
3 mins
Innovation by SOA Prof gets US patent
The invention of an automated oral biopsy device developed by a professor of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University here has received a United States patent.
1 min
Odisha Committed to Enhance Regional Connectivity in Aviation Sector
Puri and Paradip Airport projects discussed, VGF for airline operators
1 min
Illegal Export Racket Busted at Paradip
Four trucks that had transported soil after unloading chromite at Paradip Port for export to foreign countries have been detained by the police.
1 min
Salary of schematic teachers revised
The state government announced revision of pay of schematic teachers engaged in elementary schools.
1 min
Minor delivers and forces newborn into toilet pan
In a shocking incident at the Community Health Centre CHC (Hospital) at Daringbadi 110 km from here, a minor college girl delivered a child in the male lavatory of the hospital, where she was admitted today with a complaint of stomach pain.
1 min
Globally Renowned Burns Care Expert Dr. Wagstaff Visits AIIMS-Bhubaneswar
Internationally renowned burns care expert, Dr. Marcus Wagstaff, Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Head of the Adult Burns Service at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Australia, visited the Burn Centre at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
1 min
No submergence due to Polavaram project if protective embankments are built in Odisha: Union Minister
Allaying apprehension of displacement expressed from various quarters, the Centre claimed that there will be no submergence due to the Polavaram irrigation project in Odisha, if the option of building protective embankments with adequate drainage arrangement is exercised by Odisha.
2 mins
T'gana: 42 per cent quota for BCs in local polls
Telangana Congress government today announced 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in the upcoming polls for local bodies.
1 min
PM Highlights Technology and Screen Time Issues
PM Asks People to Watch Pariksha Pe Charcha Episode Scheduled for Today
1 min
India Poised to Lead Global Defence and Aerospace Innovation
India is undergoing a transformative phase, positioning itself as a global leader in defence innovation and aerospace technology, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the valedictory address at the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru, Karnataka, today.
1 min
Setback for EPS as HC lifts stay on EC deciding AIADMK leadership dispute
In a setback for former Tamil Nadu chief minister E K Palaniswami, the Madras High Court on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the Election Commission to proceed with petitions on intra-party disputes in the AIADMK and challenging the legitimacy of the present leadership.
2 mins
Chiranjeevi draws flak for wishing for a grandson
Telugu megastar and former minister Chiranjeevi on Wednesday drew flak for his comments that he wished for a grandson to carry his legacy forward.
1 min
No discrimination in education to children: SC seeks details of Rohingya refugees for extending school, hospital facilities
Stating that there could be no discrimination in the imparting of education, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details of Rohingya refugees - their present residence, proof of residence, ownership of the residence and their registration number - on a plea for extending education and medical facilities to them.
1 min
Setback to Uddhav Thackeray as Sena veteran Rajan Salvi quits to join Shinde's group
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MLA from the Konkan coastal region Rajan Salvi has resigned from the post of deputy leader of the party at the Shiv Sena Bhavan office, giving a fillip to 'Operation Tiger' being masterminded by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, to lure away leaders from the original Sena.
1 min
Nitish, Tejashwi clash over law and order in Bihar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar once again raised the dismal law and order situation in Bihar during the Lalu-Rabri rule, targeting RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav who has been trying to spin the 'Jungle Raj' narrative by releasing crime bulletins on his social media platform 'X'.
1 min
SC cancels 2010 Jharkhand Class IV recruitment, orders fresh hiring
The Supreme Court has struck down the 2010 Class IV recruitment process in Palamu, Jharkhand, terming it unconstitutional and cancelling all appointments made under the July 29, 2010 advertisement.
1 min
PM Modi Jeopardizing National Security: Kharge
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said that PM Modi's priority is filling Adani's coffers
1 min
Notice to Meena: Rajasthan Minister pleads innocence, affirms loyalty
In a conciliatory gesture with the ruling BJP, Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena has affirmed his loyalty to the party and clarified that he did not breach the organisational discipline.
1 min
Political churning
SIR, This refers to today's editorial \"Political reset\" in The Statesman. The Delhi election results which gave a thumping victory to the BJP will have major implications.
1 min
US' Tariff Wars Create a Losing Situation for All
US President Donald Trump, during a meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday, announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries next week, escalating the risk of a global trade war.
1 min
China Freeze
The recent controversy surrounding a popular YouTube show has reignited the debate over content regulation in India's rapidly expanding digital media space.
4 mins
Faith that feeds
The 2019 Kumbh contributed as much as Rs 1.2 lakh crore to the economy of Uttar Pradesh. This time, more than Rs 2 lakh crore of economic impact is expected to emanate from this Mahakumbh, with an estimated Rs 5,000 per head. The Confederation of All India Traders says how different industries benefited. To put that into perspective, the food and beverage industry alone is expected to garner Rs 20,000 crore, and religious items and offerings will contribute another Rs 20,000 crore
4 mins
Yamuna revival should be seen as a sacred duty
The pollution of River Yamuna became a focal point during the Delhi elections 2025.
3 mins
Catastrophic access, conflicted interests
Elon Musk's role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is on the surface a dramatic effort to overhaul the inefficiencies of federal bureaucracy.
5 mins
Huge rush of pilgrims in Mahakumbh on Magh Purnima; CM himself monitoring traffic
A huge rush of pilgrims was witnessed on the occasion of Magh Purnima in the Mahakumbh on Wednesday morning with more than 1.30 crore devotees having taken a dip in the Sangam till 10 a.m.
1 min
Chief priest of Ayodhya's Ram temple dies after brain hemorrhage, CM Yogi pays condolence
Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ramlala temple in Ayodhya, died here at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute (SGPGI) on Wednesday morning.
1 min
Uttarakhand Govt Assures Confidentiality to Those Seeking Services Under UCC
The Uttarakhand government has decided to keep the personal details of people seeking services under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) confidential and out of the purview of Right to Information (RTI).
1 min
Sambit Patra Meets Manipur Governor
BJP's North-east in-charge, Sambit Patra, on Wednesday met Manipur's Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhawan. The meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes. Patra's visit to Raj Bhawan at 10:00 a.m. came at a crucial juncture.
1 min
Banks Should Not Skimp in Giving Loans in UP: State FM
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, while advising public sector banks, said that they should not skimp in giving loans to meet the target of one trillion dollar economy of the state.
1 min
Assam CM alleges foreign influence on Assam Congress
Sarma had also raised concerns about Indian laws regarding lawmakers marrying foreign nationals
2 mins
UP to establish centre of excellence for green hydrogen with Japanese technology
Vice-Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Ko Osada, who is on a visit to Uttar Pradesh, emphasised his commitment to strengthening friendly relations between Yamanashi and Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Okram Ibobi Singh urges BJP to appoint new CM in Manipur
Former Chief Minister and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Okram Ibobi Singh has called on the BJP's central leadership to elect a new Chief Minister for Manipur, emphasising the urgent need to restore peace and normalcy in the violence-hit state.
1 min
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.
1 min
FBI Says It Found 2,400 New JFK Assassination Records
The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order last month to release thousands of files.
1 min
After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza
President Donald Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his insistence that Gaza could somehow be emptied of all residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area.
1 min
NASA's 2 Stuck Astronauts May Return to Earth Sooner Under New Plan
NASA's two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned.
1 min
Musk Appears at White House Defending DOGE's Work But Acknowledging Mistakes
President Donald Trump's most powerful adviser, Elon Musk, made a rare public appearance at the White House on Tuesday to defend the swift and extensive cuts he's pushing across the federal government while acknowledging there have been mistakes and will be more.
1 min
Netanyahu Threatens to Resume Fighting in Gaza
Trump Predicts Hamas Would Not Release All the Remaining Hostages as He Had Demanded
2 mins
Mahindra Sets Eyes on Sustainable Transportation, Rolls Out 2 GenNext Electric SUVs
Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday rolled out its generation next Electric origin SUVs- XEV9E and BE6 in Kolkata, creating a new milestone for the industry.
2 mins
SAIL's profit slumps 62 pc YoY to ₹126 crore in Dec quarter
Steel Authority of India's profit slumped 62 per cent year-on-year to Rs 126 crore in the December quarter.
1 min
Godrej & Boyce Aerospace, ADA Ink MoU to manufacture flight actuators
Godrej & Boyce announced in Mumbai on Wednesday that its aerospace business unit has signed multiple proposals at the ongoing defence and aerospace show, Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
1 min
NPG Evaluates 5 Projects for Conformity to PM GatiShakti
The 87th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluated five projects for their conformity to the PM GatiShakti principles.
1 min
India's Success in Ensuring Universal Access to Clean Cooking Gas: Example to World: Puri
India's remarkable success in ensuring universal access to clean cooking gas, backed by smart subsidies and sustainable policies, provides a scalable solution for other developing nations striving to achieve clean cooking access, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.
1 min
Market extends fall for 6th consecutive session
Except PSU Bank and metal all other sectoral indices ended in the red
1 min
Equity mutual fund inflows fall 3.6 pc to ₹39,687.78 crore in January: AMFI data
Equity mutual fund inflows marginally fell 3.6 per cent on a monthly basis to Rs 39,687.78 crore in January, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) said.
1 min
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Close Down on Babar's Top ODI Ranking
Shubman Gill rose to No. 2 in the ICC ODI rankings for batters and is now closing in on former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's top spot.
2 mins
Mitchell Starc Withdraws From Champions Trophy As Australia Announce Squad Led By Steven Smith
Star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has delivered a nasty jolt to Australian cricket fans ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2005.
2 mins
3rd ODI: Dominant India Overpower England to Complete Series Sweep
Century by Shubman Gill, strong show by bowlers help India post another comprehensive victory
3 mins
Bumrah joins list of injured stars to miss ICC Champions Trophy
India's premier quick Jasprit Bumrah and Australia's Mitchell Starc became the latest addition to the injured list dominated by pace bowlers ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to begin on 19 February.
2 mins
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