The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 15, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 15, 2025
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In this issue
February 15, 2025
Over 50 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam
The grand Mahakumbh 2025, held on the sacred land of Teerthraj Prayagraj since 13 January, has now etched its name in history.
2 mins
RBI supersedes board of directors of New India Co-operative Bank; customers panic
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has superseded the Board of Directors of New India Co-operative Bank for 12 months, citing poor governance standards.
1 min
Pakistan calls India-US joint statement one-sided
Islamabad on Friday took exception to the \"specific reference\" to Pakistan in the joint statement issued by India and the United States after the Modi-Trump talks, saying it is \"one-sided, misleading and contrary to diplomatic norms.\"
1 min
Panel to appoint new CEC expected to meet soon, ahead of Rajiv Kumar's retirement
With Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar set to retire on 18 February, the selection committee for appointing his successor is expected to meet next week, possibly on Sunday or Monday.
1 min
MAGA, MIGA Unite for MEGA Partnership
Both leaders reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought
2 mins
My administration has approved extradition of Tahawwur Rana: Trump
In a key announcement, President Donald Trump said the United States has agreed to extradite November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India.
1 min
BJP Likely To Name Next CM Of Delhi After PM Modi Returns From USA
The BJP is likely to name the next Chief Minister of Delhi anytime after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his five-day visit to France and the United States.
1 min
15 Individuals Regain Vision at Bishnupur Camp
More than 8,000 people visited the Sebaashray camps at Satgachia today.
1 min
Acetic anhydride used to make heroin seized, 3 arrested
In a major crackdown on illegal drug manufacturing, the Kotwali police, under the Krishnagar police district seized a large quantity of acetic anhydride, a banned chemical essential for heroin production.
1 min
Statue of Thakur Panchanan Barma unveiled in Siliguri
A full-length statue of Thakur Panchanan Barma, the revered social reformer and leader, was unveiled at the Leusipakuri Box Traffic Point on Friday to commemorate his 160th birth anniversary.
1 min
Elderly woman robbed of ₹15 lakh
An elderly woman was robbed at knife point by a miscreant reportedly after her domestic help opened the door for the caretaker of the house to fetch water.
1 min
Governor Inaugurates Nation Flag Mast at Batasia War Memorial
The Batasia War Memorial, built in 1995, holds deep historical and emotional significance
1 min
Sikkim CM pays tribute to Gyalo Thondup, brother of Dalai Lama, in Kalimpong
Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) visited Kalimpong on Friday to pay his respects to the late Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
1 min
Andhra HC denies bail to accused in Raju's custodial torture case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday dismissed the bail petition of K. Tulasi Babu, an accused in the custodial torture case of former MP and current Assembly Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju.
1 min
Congress Appoints Harshwardhan Sapkal as Maharashtra State President
The Congress officially announced on Friday in Mumbai that it has replaced Nana Patole with a low-profile, one-term MLA from Buldhana called Harshwardhan Vasantrao Sapkal as president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).
1 min
Karnataka govt to shut nine new universities; Bidar varsity to escape axe
The Karnataka government will bring the shutters down on nine of the 10 new universities that were established during the tenure of the BJP government after it was found that only one of them was fully functional, sources confirmed on Friday.
1 min
President Murmu Inaugurates the Art of Living's 10th International Women's Conference
The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the inaugural session of the 10th Edition of The International Women's Conference where she inspired the august gathering of over 500 delegates from 50 countries by inviting every woman to look within and find a treasure trove of virtues, talents, mental and spiritual strength to make a positive and long-lasting impact on the society.
2 mins
Former Andhra CM YS Jagan Condemns ex-YSRCP MLA's arrest
He accused the TDP-led coalition government in AP of abusing power and misusing the police
1 min
Modi govt according 'Y' scale security to actor Vijay raises political hackles
Taking political circles in Tamil Nadu by surprise, the Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded 'Y' category security to Vijay, actor-politician and president of the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
1 min
Revanth Hits Out at PM Modi
Mounting an all-out attack on the BJP and BRS over the caste census conducted by his government, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy today alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhibited the personality traits of a privileged class since he originally did not come from backward classes and called for the social boycott of BRS leaders like K Chandrasekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao for not participating in the survey.
1 min
Jharkhand Police's Opium Eradication Drive: 9,871 Acres of Illicit Crops Destroyed, 86 Arrested
A special drive to eliminate illegal opium cultivation is being conducted across Khunti, Ranchi, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Chaibasa districts under Ranchi Zone from 5 February 2025, to 17 February 2025.
1 min
GIS to focus on urban development: MP Chief Minister
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadav, said on Friday that the 'Global Investors Summit' (GIS) would focus on urban development, as the state offers unique investment opportunities in key areas like Rs 50,000 crore in 'Housing for All', Rs 17,230 crore in essential facilities, and Rs 32,400 crore in real estate development.
1 min
YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia Moves SC for Clubbing of Multiple FIRs Over His Obscene Remarks
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia on Friday moved the Supreme Court for the clubbing of multiple FIRs registered against him across the country for his obscene remarks during his guest appearance on the 'India's Got Latent' show.
1 min
Nobody will be left in Thackeray's Sena, claims BJP MLC Pravin Darekar
BJP Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Pravin Darekar, who is known to be a confidante of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, said in Mumbai on Friday that not a single MLA will be left in Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, if Aaditya Thackeray begins to monitor the movements of his MPs and MLAs, to prevent them from defecting.
1 min
SC extends protection from arrest to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar
The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim protection from arrest to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission test under the reservation for other backward classes (OBC) and persons with benchmark disabilities.
1 min
Modi Covered Up Adani's Corruption Even in America: Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi covered up billionaire businessman Gautam Adani's alleged corruption even in the United States.
1 min
Ashok Gehlot has no moral right to speak on phone tapping: Union Minister Shekhawat
Union Minister for Tourism, Art and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday hit back at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for the latter's comments on alleged tapping of Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena's phone, saying the ex-CM at least has no moral right to raise a finger at others on this issue.
1 min
Conflicts today extend beyond people & nations: PM Modi
The PM remarked that this has led to an environmental crisis that threatens the planet
2 mins
Monarchy's popularity amid instability
Ever since the abolition of Nepal's monarchy in May 2008, the institution has been as much a topic of interest and discussion as it has in recent months.
2 mins
AI Diplomacy
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris showcased the growing divide in global AI governance.
4 mins
Drawing new lines
Trump may see the US as the indisputable hegemon in the region, but a lot has changed in the past few years. Russia and China have gained considerable global influence. China used its economic might and global rise to gain a potent voice. Russian president Vladimir Putin will not accept any deal in Ukraine which will scuttle his gains in Ukraine. At the end of Trump's term, China will be far more formidable. Europe will refuse to play his master's voice
4 mins
Kumbh Has Awakened Hindus
Mahakumbh 2025 is the world's largest gathering, with an estimated 400 to 450 million visitors. It is scheduled from January 13 to February 26 at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
3 mins
US Policies: A Historical Throwback
Will the start of U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration lead to a foundational change in U.S. trade policy?
5 mins
Punjab Govt Directs DCs, SDMs, SSPs and SHOs to Check Corruption
The Punjab government has directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Station House Officers (SHOs) to check corruption in their respective areas.
1 min
President's Rule in Manipur direct admission of BJP's failure: Kharge
Coming down heavily on the NDA, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur is a direct admission of the failure of the BJP governments at the Centre and the state, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise to the people.
1 min
Centre approves ₹6,797 crore for power projects in Haryana: Energy Minister
Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij said on Friday that the Union government has sanctioned Rs 6,797 crore for various power projects in the state under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), including works worth Rs 3,638.21 crore for system modernisation and smart distribution in the Gurugram and Faridabad districts. In a statement, Vij shared that the scheme includes works such as inviting tenders for smart metering, starting the installation of prepaid smart meters, and other related tasks.
1 min
FIRs against 54 social media accounts for spreading misinformation on Kumbh
While Mahakumbh 2025 is being widely praised worldwide, some elements are attempting to create rumours about this religious and cultural gathering of Sanatan Dharma by spreading fake videos and misleading news on social media.
1 min
BJP Developing Lucknow As An AI City, Says Yogi
Yogi Was Speaking While Inaugurating Two Major Four-Lane Flyovers
2 mins
Opposition Slams President's Rule in Manipur, Calls It BJP's Failure to Govern
The imposition of President's Rule in strife-torn Manipur has sparked intense political reactions, with opposition parties accusing the BJP-led central government of failing to control the prolonged ethnic violence in the state.
1 min
SEBI Rejects US Businessman Gaekwad's Bid for Competing Offer in Religare Stake Sale
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday rejected a request from US-based businessman Danny Gaekwad to make a competing offer for a majority stake in Religare Enterprises Limited.
1 min
Global e-commerce market expected to hit $11 trillion by 2028
The global e-commerce market is on track for significant growth and is expected to reach $11 trillion by 2028, a report said on Friday.
1 min
RBI Penalises Shriram Finance and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty on Shriram Finance and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, amounting to Rs 5.80 lakh and Rs 6.70 lakh, respectively.
1 min
Market falls for 8th session for first time in two years
Benchmark indices fell for an eighth straight session for the first time in two years on Friday.
1 min
Asian Paints to sell Indonesia business for ₹48 crore, at a ₹90 crore loss
Mumbai-headquartered Asian Paints officially announced in a regulatory filing on Friday that it has decided to divest its business operations in Indonesia.
1 min
BSNL bounces back into profit for first time since 2007
State-owned telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007.
1 min
India-US to Double Trade to $500 Billion by 2030
The Two Sides Will Also Work Together to Increase Trade in Agricultural Goods
2 mins
WPI inflation eases to 2.31pc in Jan amid decline in food prices
The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation eased to 2.31 per cent in January, down from 2.37 per cent in December 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
1 min
CM Announces 'Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana'
Accommodates 62,000 community support staff deprived of wages under the BJD regime.
1 min
Cong Plans Padayatra to Puri
Newly appointed OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das has decided to dispense with the 'welcome ceremony' traditionally held by party workers at Bhubaneswar and undertake a Sankalpa Padayatra from Bhubaneswar to Puri on 18 February when he arrives from Delhi.
1 min
Naba Das's cook death case to be reopened - IG Himanshu Lal
The late Naba Das's cook Lalit Sahu death case, which was closed as a suicide, is to be reopened on the basis of the allegation of the father of the deceased, Belalsen Sahu.
1 min
BJP Core Committee Meets to Expedite Organizational Elections
Senior leaders of the BJP including CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy chief ministers K V Singh Deo, Pravati Parida, state BJP president Manmohan Samal, central party in charge of the state V P Singh Tomar held a meeting on Friday to expedite the organizational elections which has been overdue and ensure better coordination between the party and the government.
1 min
Governor Suggests Listing Of Select SPSUs In Stock Market
In a bold move aimed at transforming Odisha's economy, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati proposed the listing of select State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government-owned companies on the stock market.
1 min
Beneficiaries climb hills for Ration Card e-KYC verification
The persistent digital divide in Odisha has once again come into focus as beneficiaries in remote areas struggle with mobile network issues while verifying their ration cards and completing e-KYC updates.
1 min
Poverty-Stricken Tribal Couple sells infant daughter
A poverty-stricken tribal couple, struggling to support their large family, sold their five-month-old daughter to a man on Friday.
1 min
Row Over Export of Rice to Bangladesh
An enforcement squad raided a private rice mill in Balikuda on Thursday for alleged illegal export of rice to Bangladesh.
1 min
Vijay Raman: The Promethean cop with humanitarian ideals
How much can a man do in the face of adversity? The book Did I Really Do All This? explores this eternal question of existence through the memoirs and personal experiences of Vijay Raman.
4 mins
Deva: a homophobic though brilliant adaptation anchored by a never-before Shahid
I seriously wanted to dislike Rosshan Andrrews' adaptation of his Malayalam film Mumbai Police for what the writers have done to the original in the second half.
2 mins
Legendary French star Juliette Binoche to chair Cannes Film Fest jury
The #MeToo Movement got organisations and celebratory events to take note of how poorly women were being represented in them.
3 mins
Jasprit Bumrah hits gym after being ruled out from CT 2025
India talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shared a picture of him hitting the gym after being ruled out from the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
1 min
Babar equals Amla's world record with 6,000 ODI runs
Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam levelled Hashim Amla's world record to become the joint-fastest player to complete 6,000 runs in ODI cricket.
2 mins
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Winners to get USD 2.2 million
The International Cricket Council has announced the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025.
1 min
Impressive Sri Lanka stun Australia to register series whitewash
A century by Kusal Mendis and incredible spells by spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage helped Sri Lanka complete a series whitewash against Australia, thumping the world champions by 174 runs in the second ODI on Friday.
1 min
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