The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 16, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - February 16, 2025
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February 16, 2025
All that you value at home, you don't practice abroad: EAM Jaishankar schools West on democracy
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar (EAM) delivered a bold critique of Western attitudes towards democracy during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
1 min
PM Modi reaffirms commitment to BTR development, empowerment of Bodo community
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated his commitment to the development of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), emphasising the government's sustained efforts to empower the Bodo community.
1 min
Apex Court to Hear Pleas Concerning Places of Worship Act on 17 February
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday (17 February), a batch of cross-petitions questioning the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, (POWA), and others seeking effective and proper enforcement of the 1991 law - that prohibits the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.
2 mins
New India Cooperative Bank GM Arrested by Economic Offences Wing in ₹122 Crore Fraud Case
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police has arrested Hitesh Mehta, General Manager of New India Cooperative Bank, in connection with a Rs 122 crore financial fraud case.
1 min
Assam CM Sarma Plans To Set Up SIT Into Elizabeth Gogoi's 'Pakistan Links'
Stepping up his attack on the allegations about the \"links\" of Elizabeth Gogoi, the British-born wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, with Pakistani agencies, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that there is \"definite information\" that she visited Pakistan even after her marriage and a decision to form a Special Investigation Team would be taken at the meeting of the state cabinet tomorrow.
2 mins
CVC Orders Probe into 'Sheesh Mahal'
Probe Was Ordered After CPWD Submitted a Factual Report on the Matter
1 min
Opposition to tea land transfer policy gathers steam
The leaders fear the 30 per cent land transfer policy will further accelerate the conversion of tea estates into high-rise buildings, shopping malls, and real estate projects
2 mins
Mill owner questions raid by local authorities
Mystery surrounds the actions of civil supply officials and district authorities over a raid on a newly opened rice mill in Balikuda, as no FIR has been lodged at the police station despite the mill possessing all necessary documents.
1 min
Girl appears for Madhyamik exam after losing her father
Madhyamik candidate, a student of Pandua Hatani Higher Secondary School and a resident of Tarana village in Pandua appeared for her maths examination today, even after losing her father.
1 min
CBI probe reveals involvement of former minister Partha in shortlisting recommended candidates
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials investigating the cash-for-school-jobs case in West Bengal have secured a fresh list of candidates whose names were recommended for various positions by some high-profile individuals from the state.
2 mins
980 full-grown trees to be trans-located in Deucha Pachami
The process to translocate around 980 trees to facilitate work at Deucha Pachami, the second largest coal block in the world, started on Friday.
1 min
Revanth Invites Rahul For Rally In Telangana
While Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today met Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and invited him for a rally following the successful completion of the caste census, BJP leaders lashed out at him.
1 min
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Sets Up Committee on Valentine's Day to Draft Law Against 'Love Jihad'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up a special seven-member committee headed by Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla to frame a law against 'love jihad' and fraudulent or forced conversions, according to a government resolution (GR) issued in Mumbai on late Friday evening (14 February), which was Valentine's Day.
1 min
President Murmu expresses concern over rising cyber crimes
President Droupadi Murmu has voiced her concern over the alarming rise in cyber-crime, emphasising that public awareness is the key to curbing this growing menace.
1 min
EPS Is 'Dubbing Voice' for BJP, Proving Secret Deal Between Them: MK Stalin
Reiterating his charge that the AIADMK and the BJP have a secret tie-up even after the former had quit the NDA, Chief Minister and ruling DMK president, MK Stalin, on Saturday accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) of being the dubbing voice for the saffron party.
1 min
BJP 'twisting facts' to paint Congress as villain in metro fare hike: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The CM has requested the Metro Corporation to bring down the fare hike that has been very steep, but it seems not to be in a mood to oblige
3 mins
J&K CM Omar Abdullah questions dismissal of 3 govt employees by LG
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned the \"arbitrary\" dismissal of three government employees by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on the charges of terror links and said that the law says \"every accused person is innocent until proven guilty in the court\".
1 min
Mehbooba hits out at govt after three J&K govt employees dismissed on terror charges
The Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday ordered the termination of three government employees for their alleged involvement in terror-related activities.
1 min
Why do we need so many universities?
Despite having 171 universities, higher education in Bangladesh faces several challenges as the quality of education in many of these institutions remains substandard.
2 mins
A Just Peace?
The phone conversation between Presidents Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin has set the stage for a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Ukraine war.
2 mins
A just peace?
The phone conversation between Presidents Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin has set the stage for a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Ukraine war.
4 mins
MAGA Tribalism
Portraying immigrants, particularly non-whites, as dangerous 'others', as 'animals' who 'infest' the country invokes primal fears that immigrants are a threat to American culture and security, thus encouraging Trump's base to conform to these views. This conformity, reinforced by the 'Trump Effect', emboldens MAGA followers to express racist and xenophobic ideas.
4 mins
The gold standard in AI and reserve currencies
After the arrival of the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek in January, this month has seen a flurry of conferences on artificial intelligence (AI).
4 mins
Budget tightens grip on a citizen's wallet
The government's 2025 Union Budget promises growth, innovation, and self-reliance. But beneath the ambitious rhetoric, one persistent problem remains unaddressed - over-taxation.
2 mins
Assam's climate in crisis: Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall pose major challenges by 2040
The climate of Assam is poised for significant changes by 2040, a shift that could severely impact the state's economy, ecosystems, and public health.
2 mins
Prashant Kishor raises Muslims' Concern Over Waqf Bill
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has criticised the Central government for presenting the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament without taking the society into confidence.
1 min
BJP Sweeps Chhattisgarh Urban Body Elections
Saffron party wins all 10 municipal corporations; Congress wiped out in historic verdict
1 min
Madhya Pradesh: Cong leader alleges rampant corruption in BJP govt
The Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh State Assembly, Umang Singhar, on Saturday leveled several allegations against the ruling BJP and some of its ministers in Saurabh Sharma case, and said that a Congress delegation would try and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apprise him too about the reality.
2 mins
New Kashmir no longer story of conflict: Vice President Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that 'New Kashmir' is no longer a story of conflict but a story of trust being restored and faith being rewarded.
1 min
Mahakumbh symbolises India's spiritual faith
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the Mahakumbh on Saturday and took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam.
1 min
India's Forex Reserves Surge for 3rd Straight Week
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.6 billion to stand at $638 billion as of February 7, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
1 min
Mainstream media has greater responsibility in the light of AI & social media boom: Naveen
The rapid rise of social media and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, is posing significant challenges for mainstream media, Odisha's Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, cautioned while addressing the annual conclave of a local media house on Saturday.
1 min
Filing of disclosure affidavit mandatory in alimony litigation: HC
Setting aside a lower Court order and issuing direction for fresh adjudication, the Orissa High Court has asked the Khurda Family Court to seek income and property disclosure affidavits from the estranged couple.
1 min
BSNL CMD Launches Free TV Viewing Services
Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL Board, A Robert J Ravi on Saturday said the BSNL has launched free TV viewing services for its mobile customers in the brand name BiTV.
1 min
Odisha to Achieve 7.2 Percent Growth Rate in 2024-25
Odisha continues to outpace the national growth rate, recording an impressive 7.2% economic growth in 2024-25, compared to India's 6.4% growth rate, according to the Economic Survey tabled on Saturday.
1 min
No letup in child marriage in Odisha despite legal embargo
Despite legal embargo, the practice of child marriage goes unabated in Odisha with solemnization of over 8,000 such weddings in the State in the last eight years.
1 min
BJD Stalls Assembly, Moves Governor Over Farmers' Issues
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday escalated its protest over the worsening agrarian crisis by stalling Assembly proceedings and marching to Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati.
2 mins
Row over Jayanaryan's remarks on Pandian's control
BJP heavyweight MLA Jayanarayan Mishra kicked up a storm in the Assembly on Saturday alleging that the BJD members were acting on instructions from a former bureaucrat.
1 min
ISL: Chennaiyin FC stun Punjab FC with late winner to stay in hunt for playoffs spot
Former champions ride superb strike by Daniel Chima Chukwu to remain distant contenders for a top-six finish
3 mins
Selfless Rohit Sharma Led Team India's ODI Revolution: Ashwin
Hailing Rohit Sharma's selfless approach in one-day internationals, World Cup-winning former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said he's a big fan of the skipper, who he believes has set an example for the rest of the team in the 50-over format.
2 mins
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