The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 05, 2025

The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 05, 2025

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In this issue
March 05, 2025
India remains growth engine for global economy, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India remains a growth engine for the global economy and has proven its resilience in challenging situations.
1 min
CT 2025: Kohli, bowlers power India into final
Men in Blue beat Australia by four wickets in first semifinal
1 min
Govt conscious of power demand during summer: KV
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardan Singh Deo exhorted workers in the power sector to strive and ensure that consumers get uninterrupted power supply during the ensuing summer months.
1 min
JU Standoff: VC Seeks Judicial Probe
Acting VC Bhaskar Gupta discussed the probe and student union election demands with teachers' bodies
2 mins
Two accountants in CSO office caught taking bribe
Rajnarayan Sahoo, Junior Accountant and Jiten Patnaik, Jr. Accountants at the Civil Supplies Officer (CSO), Angul were caught by the vigilance officers while they were demanding and taking bribe from the manager of a rice mill in lieu of disbursement of a bill amounting to Rs 60 lakh.
3 mins
Son beheads father, surrenders
In a gruesome incident at Chandua village a son beheaded his elderly father over a financial dispute.
4 mins
Sweeping with brooms to economic prosperity in Kotia
Children in remote village Upar Barabandh, Kotia Panchayat, Koraput District have been observing their parents with great curiosity as they gather broomsticks from the nearby mountains, carefully tie them, and leave them to dry on rooftops and village drying yards.
2 mins
Shocking triple murder; son kills parents & sister
In a shocking triple murder case, a man stoned to death his parents and sister in Jayabada village here on Monday night.
2 mins
KTR Accuses BJP of Tricking Voters Over Defunct Cement Corporation of India
Accusing the BJP government of tricking voters in Telangana, BRS working president and former industry minister K T Rama Rao on Tuesday said the Centre's plan to sell properties of the now defunct Cement Corporation of India (CCI) in Adilabad was an evil move.
1 min
Madras HC Sets Aside Discharge of Former Union Minister MK Alagiri in Land Grab Case
Setting aside a lower court order, discharging former Union Minister MK Alagiri, estranged elder brother of Chief Minister MK Stalin, in a 2014 land grab case, Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered that he should face trial afresh.
1 min
Conveyor belt speeds up rescue in SLBC tunnel
Eleven days after the accident at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in the Nagarkurnool district of Telangana, the conveyor belt was finally made operational this morning, expediting the ongoing rescue work.
1 min
BJP Accuses Ruling Congress of 'Censoring' Opposition's Voice on Assembly TV in Karnataka
It is almost a replay of the Parliament proceedings broadcast, where the opposition alleges a blackout of their speeches, voices, and images—only this time, the roles are reversed in the Karnataka assembly.
1 min
Buzz about change of guard back in K'taka political circles
After the two top leaders — Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar smoked the proverbial peace pipe last fortnight
2 mins
Contractors allege continuance of commission raj in Karnataka
The Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka too has begun to face allegations of \"commissions\" for clearing pending bills of contractors.
1 min
Dilip Jaiswal named Bihar BJP chief ahead of Assembly elections
Dilip Jaiswal has been elected as the new president of the BJP's Bihar unit.
1 min
Bihar assembly witnesses verbal spat between Nitish & Tejashwi
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the RJD by reminiscing about the poor law and order situation, healthcare facilities, education, transportation and other socioeconomic conditions in Bihar during the 15-year rule of Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi.
1 min
Defence Minister Rajnath highlights role of advanced technologies in security and disaster management
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a conference-cum-exhibition on 'Advanced Technologies for Internal Security and Disaster Relief Operations' at DRDO Bhawan here on Tuesday.
1 min
Modi govt bent on weakening RTI by bringing data protection law: Kharge
We will continue to fight against this dictatorial government to protect the rights of the people, the Cong president said
1 min
UK bolsters ASEAN's growth and stability through strategic programmes and partnerships
The UK became a dialogue partner with ASEAN just four years ago and we reached the first new dialogue partner for 25 years.
2 mins
Fatuous Sagacity~II
Till the Second World War, the discipline of economics was taught as political economy and the economists were basically political economists. Political science and economics have been twin sisters and were being taught together in universities all over the world including India. Development of the economics discipline radically changed in the post-WWII scenario when attempts were made to make economics more mathematical with the introduction of mathematical and statistical tools to explain economic phenomena and theories synchronizing with human psychology, sociology and demography
5 mins
Government Compromise on Trade Union Bill?
The Times political correspondent states that the position regarding the Trade Union Levy Bill is unchanged.
1 min
Restrictive step that will alienate many
In a move that is bound to reignite debates over national identity, immigration, and inclusivity, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States.
4 mins
Protecting children in the age of AI
The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very much here.
4 mins
Assam Police foil infiltration attempt along India-Bangladesh border
Assam Police have foiled an infiltration attempt along the India-Bangladesh border in Karimganj district in Southern Assam.
1 min
'SP deviated from Dr Lohia's core values'
Yogi said that the party neither follows his teachings, nor does it uphold his ideals
2 mins
US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Take Effect as China Takes Aim at US Farm Exports
President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.
2 mins
With Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on Hamas
Israel this week introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan—different from the one it agreed to in January—and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip.
1 min
Driver to be Questioned After Allegedly Ramming Car Into Crowd in Germany, Killing Two
Investigators on Tuesday will question a driver who allegedly rammed a car into a crowd in the southwestern German city of Mannheim, killing two people and injuring 11.
1 min
Trump Halts Aid to Ukraine, Pressures Zelenskyy for Quick War Resolution
Measure to remain in place till Ukraine demonstrates commitment to peace negotiations with Russia
2 mins
Pope Francis No Longer Requires Mechanical Ventilation After Respiratory Crisis
Pope Francis had stabilised enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to be taken off non-invasive mechanical ventilation and receive just high flows of supplemental oxygen, as he continued his more than two-week long fight against double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
1 min
EU considers 800 billion euro plan to strengthen defences amid US disengagement concerns
The chief of the European Union's executive on Tuesday proposed an 800 billion-euro ($841 billion) plan to beef up the defenses of EU nations, aiming to lessen the impact of potential US disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of US aid to the embattled nation.
1 min
Hindustan Power to invest ₹620 crore in Assam's solar and battery storage facilities
Hindustan Power, a leading independent power producer with a global portfolio of renewable and transitional electricity generation assets with a focus on the high growth Indian market, will now be coughing up Rs 620 crore from its coffer in Assam in cutting-edge power and battery energy storage projects.
1 min
PM to attend Post-Budget webinar on employment on Wednesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Post-Budget webinar on employment on Wednesday at around 1:30 p.m. via video conferencing.
1 min
Sebi Records Spike by 48 Per Cent in Total Income, Up ₹2,075 Crore, in 2023-24
Capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), witnessed a spike in total income by 48% year-on-year to Rs 2,075 crore in 2023-24.
1 min
CIL brings down production target, sets revised target at 788 MT
The State-run coal behemoth- Coal India Ltd has brought down its production target further and is now expected to produce 788 MT of coal in the current fiscal.
1 min
Jio Financial to acquire SBI stake in joint venture Jio Payments Bank
Jio Financial Services (JFS) to acquire the State Bank of India (SBI) stake in their joint venture—Jio Payments Bank—for Rs 104.5 crore, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
1 min
Nifty falls below 22,000
The stock market ended lower on Tuesday in the volatile session with Nifty falling below 22,000, intraday, for the first time since June 5, 2024.
2 mins
Govt to enhance credit flow for boosting MSME exports
The government is drawing up schemes to provide credit on easy terms to MSME exporters, and offer assistance to deal with non-tariff measures imposed by other countries which have emerged as a barrier to India's merchandise exports, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Tuesday.
1 min
India to revamp bilateral investment treaty framework to boost foreign investments: CEA Nageswaran
India is set to revamp its model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) framework to attract as well as protect foreign investments, aligning with the evolving global investment landscape while guarding national interest, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday.
1 min
India Rope In Dutch Hockey Legend Taekema To Train Women's Dragflickers
Dutch hockey legend Taeke Taekema will help train the national women's team's dragflickers until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
2 mins
India to Host Second Edition of Asian Yogasana Championships
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India and Yogasana Bharat has announced the staging of the 2nd Asian Yogasana Championship from 29 to 31 March, 2025 here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
2 mins
Bhopal Plays Host to Senior National Rowing Championship
The 42nd Senior National Rowing Championship 2025 is being organised at the Upper Lake in Bhopal.
1 min
ISL: Odisha FC battle Jamshedpur FC for faint playoff hope
With their chances of grabbing a spot in the playoff on the line, Odisha FC take on Jamshedpur FC in a crucial match of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Wednesday.
2 mins
Serie A: Juventus Ride Dominant Second Half to Defeat Verona, Stay in Top Four
Juventus returned to winning ways as they secured a 2-0 win in the Serie A match following the difficult Coppa Italia loss against Empoli last week.
2 mins
Babar, Rizwan dropped for NZ T20Is, Agha to captain Pakistan
After the recent setbacks in white-ball cricket, Pakistan made leadership changes in their T20I set-up, and announced Salman Ali Agha as the captain of their T20 side ahead of the tour to New Zealand for a five-match series.
2 mins
Pant gets nominated for Laureus award
Rishabh Pant's unforgettable comeback from a life-threatening car crash to Test glory for India has been recognised with a nomination for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
2 mins
Scheduling is out of our control, laments Latham ahead of ICC T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa
New Zealand have returned from their trip to Dubai ready to overcome whatever the Champions Trophy throws at them.
3 mins
Smith Continues Fine Run in ICC ODI Knockouts With Half-Ton vs India
Skipper leads Australia with fine knock against clinical Indian bowling, top scores with steady 73
1 min
The Statesman Bhubaneswar Newspaper Description:
Publisher: The Statesman Net Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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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