The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 06, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 06, 2025
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March 06, 2025
Kannada Actress Arrested for 'Smuggling' 14.8 kg Gold at Bengaluru Airport
The arrest of Kannada film actress Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer in Karnataka, has exposed a major gold smuggling operation.
1 min
Vishwas Bill 2.0 to Decriminalise Over 100 Provisions: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the government is committed to encouraging global economic partnerships, leveraging technology to strengthen traditional sectors and to significantly enhance the export potential of India.
1 min
Donald Trump targets India on tariffs, announces reciprocal taxes
In what is expected to upset New Delhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent successful visit to Washington, US President Donald Trump targeted India and other countries on import duties and announced reciprocal tariffs from 2 April.
2 mins
India to establish National Large Language Model: PM
He was speaking in a post-budget webinar on employment
1 min
Tamil Nadu all-party meet demands freeze on delimitation for 30 years
Demanding a freeze on the delimitation exercise for the next three decades, the all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday, resolved to form a Joint Action Committee comprising MPs from southern states to create awareness on the adverse impact of delimitation based on population.
1 min
Linemen of TPCODL & Tata Power DDL Felicitated by CEA
Tata Power Odisha and Delhi Discoms achieved significant national recognition as linemen from these utilities were felicitated by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Lineman Diwas 2025 in New Delhi.
1 min
Yatri Sathi app cab offers service with mobile-free booking at airport
In a groundbreaking move to enhance passenger convenience, the West Bengal government has launched the Yatri Sathi app cab service at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata.
2 mins
National Safety Week Observed at Kolkata Port
The 54th National Safety Week was kicked off today at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata).
1 min
15-Yr-Old Juvenile Held for Molesting Toddler
A 15-year-old juvenile was held by the police in Kendrapara district on Wednesday for allegedly outraging the modesty of a five-year-old minor girl in a village on Tuesday, police said today.
1 min
KMC to Extend Pisciculture Facilities at Waterbodies for Natural Balance
Aiming to preserve the ecological balance, the environment department of Kolkata Municipal Corporation is working on schemes to extend pisciculture in various waterbodies.
1 min
JU stakeholders hold protest, demand normality inside campus
With participation of teachers, non-teaching employees and parents of students the ongoing protests at the Jadavpur University intensified further on Wednesday, four days after the violence inside the campus.
3 mins
Adhir writes to railway minister for special trains during Eid
Senior Congress leader and erstwhile Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, has urged today railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce special trains on the Malda, Murshidabad, and Dinajpur (North and South) routes ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the festive season.
1 min
Tusker menace in Jajpur villages
A wild tusker strayed into some villages of Jajpur, Rasulpur and Dharmasala blocks in Jajpur district and destroyed vegetable crops on Wednesday.
1 min
BJP Govt cannot erase Biju legacy: Naveen Patnaik
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik strongly criticized the BJP state government for its attempts to undermine the legacy of the legendary Biju Patnaik.
2 mins
ED raids three pvt medical colleges
Officers of the Enforcement Directorate raided three private medical college hospitals here on Wednesday.
1 min
Bonai forest division draws plan to fight forest fire
The Bonai Forest Division (BFD) has drawn up a comprehensive plan to mitigate forest fires based on data available for the last three years, informed DFO Lalit Patra.
1 min
Congress Flags Rising Crime Against Women in the State
A fact-finding team of the Congress, led by senior leader Nagendra Kumar Pradhan, on Wednesday accused the state government of failing to curb rising crime against women and children.
1 min
Schools poised for a 'colour' makeover
From Green to Saffron
1 min
Veterinary suffers multiple injuries as herd chases him
A veterinary doctor suffered serious injuries when he was chased by a herd of elephants while returning after treating an ailing elephant inside Kuldiha range of Nilgiri block.
1 min
Market linkages to coffee growing areas discussed
Coffee Board Chairman Shri M.J. Dinesh met Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo here on Wednesday and discussed steps being taken to increase the market linkage for coffee growing regions in the state.
1 min
BJP Govt Realizing Biju Patnaik's Dream of Viksit Odisha: CM Majhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asserted on Wednesday that the BJP government is actively working towards fulfilling the vision of legendary leader Biju Patnaik and achieving a \"Viksit Odisha,\" unlike the previous 24-year-long BJD rule under Naveen Patnaik, which merely spoke of realizing the dream without taking substantial steps.
2 mins
Pawan Kalyan Names Naga Babu as Jana Sena Candidate for MLC Polls
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced his brother K. Naga Babu as his Jana Sena's candidate for the Legislative Council election.
1 min
TVK Chief Vijay Calls For Freezing Number Of Lok Sabha Seats Based On 1971 Census
Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay, on Wednesday called for the indefinite freezing of Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 Census.
1 min
Will fight legally, says advisor to CM Siddaramaiah on MUDA case review plea
Responding to the development of filing an appeal writ petition against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, the Legal Advisor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, legislator C.S. Ponnanna on Wednesday said the petitioner has the right to appeal in the case and they will fight it legally.
1 min
Congress Aiding BJP's Rise, Says Kerala CM
Satheesan said Cong has always maintained an uncompromising stance against the Sangh Parivar
2 mins
K'taka HM seeks internal report from police department after actress held for gold smuggling
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday sought an internal report from the Police Department after Ranya Rao, Kannada actress and daughter of a senior IPS officer in the state, was arrested in connection with the gold smuggling worth crores of rupees.
1 min
Karnataka govt to give four per cent reservation for Muslim contractors
The Congress governments in the states, the few remaining ones that is, appear to compete with one another in giving a handle to the BJP to beat it with – on minority appeasement.
2 mins
Women forced to mortgage their gold jewellery under Modi govt, alleges Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said women have been forced to \"mortgage\" their gold jewellery under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.
1 min
Munde Will Be Back In Cabinet After Case Cools Down: Sena Mouthpiece
An editorial piece which appeared in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena's Marathi daily print newspaper 'Saamna' claimed on Wednesday that the resignation of Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday was a mere \"eyewash\" scripted by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to hoodwink people, after assuring Munde that he would be taken back into the ministerial cabinet after the Massajog village official Santosh Deshmukh murder case cools down.
2 mins
IAS Officers Always Want Supremacy Over IPS/IFS: SC
The remarks by Justice Gavai came in the course of the hearing of a matter relating to misutilisation of funds
2 mins
Trapped Refugees
The forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan underscores the grim reality faced by displaced populations who find themselves at the mercy of shifting political priorities.
4 mins
Enslaved
SIR, It is indeed a matter of concern that human exploitation crosses its limits and takes the form of slavery.
1 min
A World Gone Horribly Wrong
Orbán. He and the bunch of reprobates he has recruited have sowed chaos at both the domestic and international levels during the first 50 days of the second Trump regime.
2 mins
Mahakumbh-2025: A global beacon of spiritual and cultural grandeur, says UP CM
Highlighting the historical significance of Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated: \"We are witnessing a historic moment. Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has left an indelible mark—not just in Uttar Pradesh, but across India and the world. This unparalleled event will continue to captivate global attention for years to come.\"
1 min
SP has strayed from Lohia's path, idolises Aurangzeb: Yogi
Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi's remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb have sparked a political storm in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Manipur Highway Projects Reviewed Ahead of Amit Shah's Peace Initiative
In preparation for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's peace initiative to ensure free movement on Manipur's national highways from March 8, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a high-level review meeting at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
1 min
Meghalaya Budget 2025-26: Major push for tourism sector
The budget was presented by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday
1 min
Efforts Underway to Solve Border Dispute With Assam: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that efforts are underway to solve the long-pending contentious issues with Assam.
1 min
Assam CM advocates Hindi as unifying language amidst resistance in South
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that Hindi is not only just the official language of the country, but also the language of the heart of every Indian.
1 min
Arab leaders endorse Egypt's plan to rebuild Gaza as an alternative to Trump's proposal
Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to depopulate the territory and redevelop it as a beach destination.
1 min
Trump Says Zelenskyy Wants Peace and Is Ready to Accept a Minerals Deal After White House Blowup
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy had written to him to say he appreciates U.S. support for his country in its war with Russia and is ready to sign a deal that could ensure future American support.
1 min
Trump's Trade War Draws Swift Retaliation With New Tariffs From Mexico, Canada, and China
President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada, and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
1 min
Donald Trump Vows to Press Ahead on Reshaping America
Trump's prime-time speech was the latest marker in his takeover of the nation's capital
2 mins
Replying to Trump, Democrats warn US friendships fraying, trade war threatening economy
In the customary rebuttal to the President's address to Congress, the Democrats have warned that US friendships with allies are fraying, while the trade war is threatening the economy.
1 min
Pope Resting After Sleeping Through the Night With a Ventilation Mask as He Battles Pneumonia
Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week observances, after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
1 min
Services Sector Witnesses Strong Rebound in Feb with PMI at 59.0
Strong underlying demand, and higher new business intake were key factors driving output growth.
1 min
Government Appoints Ajay Bhadoo as CEO of GeM
The Government of India has appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government eMarketplace (GeM) with effect from 3 March, 2025.
1 min
India Emerges as Leading Global Wealth Hub with Population of 85,698 HNWIs
India has emerged as a leading global wealth hub, with a current population of 85,698 High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), a recent report has said.
1 min
Indian consumers want best of both worlds-seamless digital convenience & in-store experience:PwC
KOLKATA, 5 MARCH
3 mins
RBI Appoints Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director (ED) with effect from March 03, 2025.
1 min
Nifty above 22,300; Sensex gains 740 pts
All sectoral indices ended in the green with PSU Bank, metal & power indices rising 3 pc each
2 mins
Coal Production From Captive, Commercial Mines for FY25 Reaches 167.36 MT
Ministry of Coal on Wednesday said that the total coal production from captive and commercial mines for the financial year 2024-25 has reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) as of February 2025.
1 min
LeBron Becomes First to Score 50k Career Points in NBA History
The three-time Olympic gold medalist LeBron James has become the first NBA player in history to score 50,000 career points.
2 mins
ISL: Punjab FC, Hyderabad FC Hope to End Listless Season on High Note
Hyderabad FC will hope to stretch their undefeated home streak to six games when they host Punjab FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Thursday.
2 mins
India's table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal to retire after Chennai event
Five-time Olympian and India's most celebrated paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has announced his retirement from table tennis, with the upcoming WTT Star Contender in Chennai set to be his last outing in India colours.
2 mins
AFC Challenge League: East Bengal face FC Arkadag in quarters
East Bengal FC are gearing up to take on FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan in the first leg of the AFC Challenge League quarter-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.
2 mins
Champions League: Real Madrid beat Atletico in last-16 first leg
Reigning European champions outclass city rivals 2-1 to open up crucial advantage going into second leg
2 mins
Gambhir praises 'phenomenal' Virat Kohli as India reach CT final
India head coach Gautam Gambhir was effusive in his praises for his side's achievements at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thus far, after beating Australia to reach the summit clash of the tournament.
1 min
ICC CT 2025: Oz skipper Steve Smith retires from ODIs, to continue in Tests, T20Is
Australian batting great Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket effective immediately following Australia's semi-final loss to India at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
2 mins
Gill retains top batting spot in ODIs; Kohli, Axar, Shami gain
India's star batter Shubman Gill retained the top spot in the latest update of the ICC rankings for men's ODI batters.
1 min
Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into final
Kiwis ride tons by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson as Proteas live up to 'chokers' tag
3 mins
'I was not feeling desperate': Kohli on gritty knock against Australia
Star batter Virat Kohli once again displayed why he's rated so highly in white-ball cricket, more so in big-ticket tournaments, and as the master of run-chases, with his gritty half century helping India beat Australia by four wickets in the high-pressure semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
2 mins
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