The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 21, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 21, 2025
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In this issue
March 21, 2025
Defence purchase proposals worth ₹54,000 crore cleared
In a significant move to bolster India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to eight capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 54,000 crore.
1 min
Failed honey trap on K'taka state minister triggers political storm
Alarming allegations are being made in Karnataka Assembly; now honey-trapping as a political tool is what has got the House agitated after Karnataka Public Work Minister Satish Jarkiholi claimed that two such attempts were made on a senior Congress minister.
2 mins
25 Nationals on Death Row in UAE, 11 in Saudi Arabia, Executions Pending: Govt
As many as 25 Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 11 in Saudi Arabia have been awarded death sentence but the judgement is yet to be implemented, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.
1 min
Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid DMK protests
Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day without transacting any business on Thursday amid pandemonium, created after DMK members after entering Parliament in T-shirts with anti-delimitation slogans displayed on them.
1 min
30 Maoists, jawan killed in twin encounters in Chhattisgarh
Security forces in Chhattisgarh killed at least 30 Maoists in two separate encounters in Bijapur and Kanker district on Thursday in a continuing crackdown on the left-wing extremists.
1 min
Elon Musk-owned X charges Central government with 'arbitrary censorship'
The Elon Musk-owned social media platform, X, has charged the central government with arbitrary censorship through misuse of its Information Technology Act while moving the Karnataka High Court on Thursday to take away the power of the government to issue blocking orders.
1 min
Robbers uprooted ATM using JCB
Robbers uprooted an ATM near BTM Chowk on Wednesday night.
1 min
Vedanta, Nabard join hands to boost rural livelihoods
Vedanta Aluminium, has partnered with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to implement a 1 crore rural development initiative focused on workforce skilling, water resource management, and agricultural diversification in Kalahandi district.
1 min
TPNODL Skill Development Centers Expand to 5 Districts
TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, announced the opening of its fifth Skill Development Center at Panikoili, in the Jajpur district.
1 min
Seminar on banking systems
A seminar on Banking System and the Utility of Translation, and Hindi Computing Tools & Kanthasth-2.0 was organised under the joint aegis of SBI, LHO and TOLIC (Bank), Kolkata on Wednesday.
1 min
KIIT-DU & University of Tulsa, US, sign MoU
The KIIT-DU on Thursday signed an MoU with the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA to establish a dual degree program in B.Tech.
1 min
Two toppers of IIMC awarded fellowship
Two students of Indian Institute of Mass Communication were awarded Fellowship for their excellence in English and Odia journalism.
1 min
Ruckus in Assembly: BJP MLAs stage walkout, burn Speaker's effigy
The MLAs were protesting against an attack on convoy and rally of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday
1 min
Five Arrested for Assaulting Police in Kujang
A father and his four relatives were arrested by Kujang police on Wednesday for attempting to forcibly take his daughter from police custody by attacking police personnel.
1 min
Tension over illegal cattle smuggling: 3 detained
A tense situation unfolded at Srijang Chowk under the Khantapada police limits in Balasore district on Thursday due to illegal cattle smuggling from Odisha to West Bengal.
1 min
Trade Union leaders demand justice for workers of Birla Tyres
A demonstration was staged by the Trade Union Association Coordination Committee (TUACC) to press for their demands pertaining to the erstwhile Birla Tyres now acquired by a joint venture company Dalmia Bharat Refractories limited (DBRL) and Himadri Specialty Chemical limited (HSCL) according to resolution plan following order of the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), Kolkata.
1 min
Oppn alleges 'censorship' in Assembly
BJP Denies Accusation, Congress Whistles
2 mins
Space Technology Incubation Centre inaugurated at NITR
The Space Technology Incubation Centre (STIC) was inaugurated at National Institute of Technology Rourkela by Dr V Narayanan, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in virtual mode.
2 mins
Woman alleges betrayal and torture by OAS officer
An OAS officer has been accused of betraying and torturing his wife, despite being in a long-term relationship with her since childhood and marrying her as per Santal tradition.
1 min
Govt preparing to auction first gold mining block
Odisha has exported 4,18,79,050 metric tons of iron ore to China during the last three years, informed Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena in the state Assembly on Thursday.
1 min
BJD extends support to protest by power consumers Mahasangh
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has extended support to the Odisha Rajya Vidyut Upbhogta Mahasangha's demonstration in front of the Assembly on Friday.
1 min
Massive IT raid on liquor merchant in Angul
Income Tax sleuths conducted massive raids on the houses and establishment of liquor merchant Bikram Sahoo on Thursday.
1 min
Nano & Micro Entrepreneurs key to growth: Union Minister
Nano and Micro Entrepreneurs play a significant role in strengthening India's rural economy, noted Union Minister of state for Skill Development, Jayant Chaudhary here on Thursday.
1 min
Kerala Court Convicts 3 in Mysuru Healer Shaba Sherif's Murder
The Manjeri first additional sessions court on Thursday found three men guilty of the abduction and murder of Mysuru-based traditional healer Shaba Sherif.
1 min
Miss World pageant to cost Telangana ₹27 crore
Refuting allegations by the Opposition of lavish expenditure, the Telangana government has said that the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant set to be held in the state between 7 May and 31 May will cost only Rs 54 crore, half of which will be borne by the state government, that too through corporate sponsorships.
1 min
Prakash Raj releases video on betting app controversy
The Telangana Police have filed an FIR naming 25 people, including prominent actors like Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj, and Manchu Lakshmi, and several social media influencers, in alleged promotion of illegal betting apps.
1 min
TN Meet on Delimitation on 22 March: 3 CMs and K'taka Dy CM Confirm Participation
The agenda of the meeting is to chalk out an action plan to freeze the delimitation exercise
1 min
Kerala Assembly Passes Elderly Commission Bill to Ensure Welfare and Rights of Elderly
In a landmark move, the Kerala Assembly unanimously passed the Kerala State Elderly Commission Bill 2025, meant to protect the rights of the elderly.
1 min
Kharge accuses both BJP and AAP of betraying farmers
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday, accused the ruling BJP and the AAP of betraying the farmers and asserted that the farmers of the country will never forgive these \"anti-farmer\" parties.
1 min
Cyber fraud attempt on Chief Electoral Officer, investigation underway
Cybercriminals are now using new tactics to target VIPs and ordinary people.
1 min
After Aurangzeb, Disha Salian haunts Maha Legislative Assembly
Maharashtra assembly proceedings had to be adjourned for ten minutes on Thursday after BJP MLAs raised the matter of the Disha Salian case.
3 mins
NIA Charges Three Linked to Arsh Dala in Rajasthan Hotel Firing Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three accused in connection with a firing incident that took place last year near a hotel in Rajasthan's Neemrana, which is linked to wanted Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dala, the agency said on Thursday.
1 min
Bill Gates Will Support Maha's Digital Governance Model, Lakhpati Didi Project
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Microsoft and Gates Foundation will provide support to make Maharashtra a role model in the country in digital governance and right to service, especially when the government has started the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
1 min
Ensuring 100 pc enrollment, ease of voting: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said ensuring 100 per cent enrollment of all eligible citizens, ease of voting and a pleasant voting experience are its key objectives.
2 mins
Most wanted criminal to be extradited from Azerbaijan to Jharkhand
The extradition of Jharkhand's most wanted criminal, Mayank Singh alias Sunil Meena, from Azerbaijan to India has been approved.
2 mins
What not to do
It is immaterial whether you like him or not but one thing is crystal clear; Donald Trump has shown, very clearly, who is the boss.
2 mins
Fragile Pause
The latest development in the Trump-Putin talks over Ukraine reveals just how tenuous and conditional any path toward peace remains.
2 mins
Sectarian Inevitability
Many outsiders who were already tired of unending violence were taken in by Sharaa's promises that obviously contradicted his past when his group was infamous for having committed brutal atrocities against Syrian minorities like Druze, Alawites, Christians and Shias. An insight on Sharaa by yet another aide of Abu Al-Bagdadi (leader of ISIL), 'cunning person, two-faced, who glows when he hears his name mentioned on satellite channels', was ignored. History seemingly repeats itself
4 mins
A Structured North-South Axis Strategy?
The West and Russia are two cyclops who have never been able to see eye to eye.
3 mins
Nations must regroup as Trump abandons them
President Donald Trump's intentions to strike a peace deal in Ukraine without security guarantees for Kyiv and his possible relinquishing of America's role as supreme allied commander of NATO have sparked concern among allies.
4 mins
Punjab Police Re-arrest Amritpal Singh's Aides
Seven associates of pro-Khalistani leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh have been flown to Punjab from Dibrugarh, Assam, following their re-arrest by Punjab Police.
1 min
MCD Takes Action Against Illegal Encroachments
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), in a coordinated effort with the Delhi Police, conducted a large-scale operation to remove unauthorized encroachments from municipal land in Sultanpuri here on Thursday.
1 min
200 Square Km Of Tree Plantation Done In Assam In Last 5 Years: CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government has taken a mass plantation initiative in the last five years and plantations were done that take account for more than 200 square kilometers, which is bigger than the area of Guwahati city.
2 mins
NFR general manager inspects progress of Jiribam-Imphal railway line project
In a push towards enhancing connectivity in the Northeast, the North Eastern Frontier Railway (NFR) General Manager Ratakmumar Srivastava conducted an inspection of the ongoing Jiribam-Imphal New Railway Line Project in Manipur.
1 min
IN-SPACe launched technology adoption fund scheme: Centre
IN-SPACe has launched Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) scheme for the promotion of the Indian industry, especially start-ups, towards commercialisation of early-stage space technologies, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
1 min
Glorifying foreign invaders an act of treason, says Yogi
Yogi asserted that India cannot accept such an act that strengthens the foundation of treason
2 mins
Crores spent on chartered flights while aircraft remained idle: Omar
Stating that a huge expenditure spent on chartered flights by the J&K government was unjustified, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday the government-owned aircraft remained parked idle for the past five years at the Jammu airport.
1 min
Zelenskyy and Putin Have Agreed to a Limited Ceasefire, But Implementation Is Work in Progress
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack.
1 min
Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen
American President Donald Trump threatened Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday that they'll be \"completely annihilated\" as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control, while further pressuring the group's main benefactor Iran.
1 min
Legal showdown as Justice Department resists judge's demand for more details on deportation flights
The Justice Department is resisting a federal judge's demand for more information about flights that took deportees to El Salvador, arguing on Wednesday that the court should end its \"continued intrusions\" into the authority of the executive branch.
1 min
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 58 Palestinians
The Trump administration, which took credit for helping to broker the ceasefire, has voiced full support for Israel
2 mins
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after over 880 days in prison in Iran amid nuclear tensions
A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed, French officials said Thursday.
1 min
Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world; the USA falls to its lowest-ever position
Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday.
1 min
Zelestra inks 16.2 MW multi-technology PPA with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, set to strengthen footprint in India
Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has agreed to a 16.2 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in India with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany.
2 mins
EPFO adds 17.89 lakh members in January; female members spike by 13.48 per cent
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) on Thursday released provisional payroll data for January 2025, revealing a net addition of 17.89 lakh members.
1 min
Hindalco to Invest ₹45,000 Crore in Copper and Aluminium
Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla officially announced Hindalco Industries Ltd's plan to invest Rs 45,000 crore in copper and aluminium segments on Thursday.
1 min
DPIIT signs MoU with YES BANK, Kyndryl Solutions to bolster startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YES BANK, a move to bolster India's startup ecosystem.
1 min
Renault, Maruti Suzuki Others Announce Car Price Hike From April
Renault India on Thursday announced the increase in prices of its entire model range by up to 2 percent from April.
1 min
Stock Market Gains for Fourth Straight Session
At close, the Sensex was up 899.01 points or 1.19 percent at 76,348.06, and the Nifty was up 283.05 points or 1.24 percent at 23,190.65
1 min
US Fed decisions to have mixed implications for India
The latest US Fed decision is expected to have mixed implications for currency movements, capital flows and market sentiment in India.
2 mins
Jitendra Singh, Bill Gates Discuss Biotech Collaboration, Pvt Sector Role in India's Innovation Push
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates met Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and held detailed discussions to expand private sector and startup participation in India's innovation push and biomanufacturing surge.
1 min
Mumbai City FC Endures Rocky Road to ISL Playoffs: Season of Ups and Downs
The road to the playoffs was anything but smooth for the reigning ISL Cup winners.
2 mins
WTT Star Contender: India to field largest-ever contingent
National Table Tennis champions - Manush Shah and Diya Chitale,- secure wild card entries to the WTT Star Contender championships commencing 25 March, and thus make it the largest-ever Indian contingent with 19 players and 27 entries into various category of titles in contention.
1 min
Not just mine, it belongs to the entire team: Abhishek on Forward of the Year Award
Arjuna Awardee Abhishek has once again been recognised as one of India's top hockey talents, retaining the prestigious Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year at the 7th Annual Hockey India Awards.
1 min
Miami Open: Nick Kyrgios records first win in 896 days, enters round 2
Australian star battles past American qualifier Mackenzie McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in campaign opener
2 mins
World Cup qualifiers: Lautaro Martinez ruled out for Argentina
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has been ruled out of Argentina's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil with a hamstring tear, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said.
1 min
Swiss Open: Sindhu falls in round 1, Kidambi advances
Two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion PV Sindhu made a first-round exit from the ongoing Swiss Open badminton tournament on Thursday (IST), continuing her horror run on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour this year.
1 min
Riyan Parag to lead Rajasthan Royals in first three matches of IPL 2025
All-rounder Riyan Parag has been assigned captaincy of Rajasthan Royals for the first three matches of IPL 2025 as their regular skipper Sanju Samson, who is recuperating from a finger injury, is set to play as a batter till he gets cleared for wicketkeeping and fielding duties.
2 mins
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