The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 13, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 13, 2025
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April 13, 2025
26/11: Questioning of Rana Focuses on Key Individual in Dubai
Extradited 26/11 accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana is being questioned by the National Investigation Agency to extract information from him regarding a key individual he met in Dubai who was aware of the attack plan, sources said on Saturday.
1 min
Three killed in Bengal Waqf protest violence
CM Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace, restraint; BSF out in trouble-hit areas
2 mins
Notorious drug peddler arrested
The Sahadevkhunta police apprehended a drug peddler after seizing 170 grams of brown sugar worth about Rs 17 lakh following raids on his house basing on intelligence inputs.
1 min
Media Service Centre in Dhenkanal Demolished
A media service centre run by a voluntary organization for over three years here has been demolished without providing any alternative arrangement.
1 min
Justice Dash Urges Students to Rise Above Rat Race
Rising above the rat race of life, students should focus on values which can not only shape their personal lives but also impact the society, Mr. Justice Chittaranjan Dash, Judge of Orissa High Court, said on Saturday.
1 min
Odisha's Health Transformation ignited by Ayushman Bharat Yojana, AVVY & GJAY
Odisha's Health Transformation ignited by Ayushman Bharat, a groundbreaking health initiative launched by the Government of India under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proven to be a transformative step in the country's universal healthcare system.
8 mins
Arunachal Pushes for Global Market Access for GI-Tagged Crops
In a move to boost farmers' incomes and promote global trade, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised the need to expand agri-export opportunities for Geographical Indication (GI) tagged crops from Arunachal Pradesh to South-East Asian countries.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh Poised to Drive India's Economic Surge
Uttar Pradesh's rapid economic transformation has become a focal point of national discourse.
2 mins
UP govt initiates bold reforms in Dakshinchal and Purvanchal discoms to ensure consumer welfare: Chief Secretary
Amid mounting opposition from power sector employees over the proposed privatization of Purvanchal and Dakshinchal power distribution companies, the Uttar Pradesh government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforms, emphasizing that the decision will move forward in the interest of public welfare.
1 min
Karni Sena Hold Massive Protest in Agra on Rana Sanga Birth Anniversary
Activists of Karni Sena held a massive demonstration against SP MP Ramji Lal Suman on the occasion of Rana Sanga Jayanti in Etmadpur here on Saturday.
1 min
Landmark verdict: SC brings Prez under judicial review
President shouldn't take more than 3 months in arriving at decision on bills referred by governors
2 mins
EVMs are tamper-proof, voter rolls error-free: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday reaffirmed the security and integrity of India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), asserting that they are \"completely tamper-proof\" and \"not connected to any network.\"
1 min
63 Nations, Including India, Support First-Ever Global Carbon Tax on Shipping
Sixty-three countries, including India, have voted in favour of the world's first-ever global carbon tax imposed on the shipping industry by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
1 min
Vijay dismisses AIADMK-BJP alliance as of no consequence, says 2026 is direct fight between DMK and TVK
Actor-turned politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder president Vijay on Saturday dismissed the coming together of the BJP and AIADMK for the 2026 assembly election of no consequence, saying it has been rejected by the electorate thrice for promoting communal divisiveness and that the real fight was between the TVK and the ruling DMK.
1 min
Alliance of doom birthed by corruption: Stalin rips apart revival of AIADMK-BJP alliance
Denouncing the AIADMK and BJP teaming up again after a bitter break-up as 'alliance of doom birthed by corruption', Chief Minister and DMK president on Saturday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has revived it despite the combine having been handed successive defeats by the people of Tamil Nadu.
2 mins
Kerala CM Vijayan Upset Over Low Turnout at Event, Likely to Take Action Against State Party Leadership
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday, made his ire public while attending the inauguration of the second phase of the district hospital at Badagara, when he saw empty chairs in front of him.
1 min
SC Verdict on TN Governor Case: Kerala Governor Asks How Judges Can Decide a Constitutional Issue
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday said the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Tamil Nadu Governor case, setting a timeline for Governors to take a decision on bills passed by the assembly, is an outrageous act.
3 mins
Work on model township for rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims commences following Kerala HC order
The construction work of the model township for the rehabilitation of the Mundakai-Churalmala landslide victims commenced on Saturday morning at the Elstone Estate near Kalpetta.
1 min
PM Modi Condoles Demise of Telangana's Green Crusader
Telangana's green crusader and Padma Shri awardee Daripalli Ramaiah, who planted over one crore trees across six decades, died of a heart attack today at his village in the Khammam district at the age of 87.
1 min
JCO killed in gunfight with Pak-based terrorists near LoC
A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was killed in a gunfight with Pakistan-backed terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu's Akhnoor sector during the early hours of Saturday.
1 min
Om Birla Attends Marriage of Pulwama Martyr's Daughter at Sangod in Kota
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has set a heartfelt example as he fulfilled his promise made years ago and participated in the wedding rituals of Late CRPF jawan Hemraj Meena and Veerangana Madhubala in Sangod/Kota on Friday.
1 min
Indian Naval Ships to Participate in Africa India Key Maritime Engagement Exercise
The Indian Navy is all set to organise a six-day large-scale multilateral exercise, Africa India Key Maritime Engagement, AIKEYME from Sunday.
1 min
Congress slams Nitish Kumar-led NDA govt over Bihar's development, caste survey
Congress leaders launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, alleging chronic underdevelopment, broken promises, and political misuse of the caste census.
1 min
'Stay calm, avoid protests': Maulana Sajid Rashidi to Muslims on Waqf Act
Maulana Sajid Rashidi, President of the All India Imam Association (AIIA), on Saturday appealed to Muslims across the country not to protest against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, emphasising the importance of peace and education over unrest.
1 min
Shinde Takes Up Issue of Delayed Clearing of Files With Amit Shah
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a visit to Maharashtra on Friday night (11 April), and raised the issue of files sent by Shinde-led Shiv Sena ministers not being approved and cleared on time by the Maharashtra finance ministry headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
1 min
ED Moves to Seize Rs 661-Cr Properties in Herald Case
Agency serves notice to take possession of attached properties in Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow
2 mins
India, Italy Decide to Take Forward India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Proposal
India and Italy have renewed their commitment to take forward the strategic initiative, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), which aims to bolster economic development by fostering connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Persian Gulf and Europe.
1 min
Don't restrict Chhatrapati Shivaji to Maha, every Indian should be taught about him
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should not be restricted to Maharashtra and every Indian should be taught about the founder of the Maratha empire, who is an ideal of service to the motherland and good governance.
1 min
Tactical Retreat
In a surprising shift, US President Donald Trump has hit the brakes on a broad wave of new tariffs, opting instead for a 90-day pause that has sparked both celebration and scepticism across global markets.
2 mins
Reciprocal Tariffs Yield No Winners
Recently, the United States, in disregard of widespread opposition at home and from the international community, announced that it would impose so-called \"reciprocal tariffs\" ranging from 10% to 50% on all its trading partners.
2 mins
Regional Cooperation
In 2025, BIMSTEC has assumed newfound significance due to several interrelated factors. As SAARC remains paralyzed by Indo-Pak recrimination, BIMSTEC emerges as a promising alternative free from such bilateral impasse. Strategically located around the Bay of Bengal, the organization is poised to become a hub for regional trade and connectivity. The Bangkok Vision 2030, adopted during the 2025 Summit, articulated a shared roadmap that emphasized resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability
5 mins
China Is On Our Side. Really?
Suddenly China, slapped with over 100 percent tariffs by the United States, is sidling up to our side. What should we make of this behavior of the red dragon that at one time spews venom against us and when backed into a corner starts making conciliatory noises?
3 mins
China's dam will hurt India, Bangladesh
China recently approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam, across the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet.
3 mins
Sexual Violence Against Children Rises Alarmingly in DR Congo, Says UNICEF
A child was reported raped on average every 30 minutes during intense January and February fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
1 min
China's Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with USA
China calls on Western countries to work to support multilateralism and open cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Spain's visiting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday, as Beijing woos allies for its escalating tariff fight with US President Donald Trump.
1 min
Trump Opens Window For A Deal With Iran But Issues Warning If Things Don't Work Out
President Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear programme.
1 min
Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party moves to disband as freedoms dwindle
When Yeung Sum co-founded the city's largest pro-democracy party more than 30 years ago, he knew building a democratic Hong Kong would be a \"difficult dream.\" Still, it was not impossible.
1 min
UN Launches 275 Million USD Appeal for Myanmar's Earthquake Response
The United Nations and its partners launched an appeal worth $275 million to support Myanmar's response to the devastating earthquakes.
1 min
European Countries Vow Billions in Military Support for Ukraine as US Envoy Meets Putin
European countries vowed Friday to send billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia's invasion, as an American envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing questions about the Kremlin's willingness to stop the more than three-year war.
1 min
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, immigration judge rules
Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil can be forced out of the country as a national security risk, an immigration judge in Louisiana ruled Friday after lawyers argued the legality of deporting the activist who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
1 min
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Central Europe leads to animal culls and border closures
Authorities in several countries in Central Europe are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle populations that has caused widespread border closures and required the killing of thousands of animals.
1 min
USA orders foreign nationals to register under revived Alien Act
'If not, you will be arrested, fined, deported, never to return to our country again': Karoline Leavitt
2 mins
WhatsApp Suffers Outage in India
Meta-owned popular messaging app WhatsApp on Saturday went down for users in India, who were unable to send messages and upload status.
1 min
NDRF, WBF & ES conduct passenger evacuation mock drill
Kolkata Metro Railway always gives top priority to the safety and security of the commuters.
1 min
SEBI Warns of Securities Market Frauds on Social Media Platforms
Alarmed at frauds related to securities market on various social media platforms, capital markets regulator SEBI has issued an advisory for investors to exercise caution and due diligence to verify the genuineness of social media handles of SEBI-registered entities while accessing them.
1 min
Two rape accused shot at by cops while trying to escape
The Jharsuguda police encountered rape accused and his associates who were trying to escape from the police custody under Belpahar police limits in the district.
1 min
18-Yr-Old Girl Gets 20-Yr Jail for Abetting Classmate's Rape
The Additional district Judge court in Kendrapara sentenced an 18-year-old girl (Child in Conflict with Law) to 20-year imprisonment for abetting the gang-rape of her classmate two years back.
1 min
Road map for 80 MIPs & 3000 check dams in five years discussed
The state government prepared a roadmap for construction of 80 new minor irrigation projects and 3000 check dams over the next five years.
1 min
Steps to regulate movement & waste in Deomali Hills
In a major step to preserve the ecological sanctity of Deomali Hilltop—Odisha's highest peak and a key tourist attraction—the Koraput District Administration has announced strict regulations on tourist movement and waste management.
1 min
Nadda urges BJP legislators to stay grounded, connect deeply with people
JP National President J.P. Nadda inaugurated a three-day training programme for party leaders in Puri on Saturday, urging MPs and MLAs to set aside ego and remain closely connected with people from all walks of life — especially the marginalized and underprivileged.
2 mins
KKR star Iyer praises Rahane's captaincy, reflects on IPL journey
Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has reflected on KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and his leadership style and how he supports him both on and off the field.
2 mins
Gill Completes 2K Runs for GT, Becomes First Player to Do So
Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill completed 2,000 runs for his IPL franchise on Saturday, becoming the first player to do so.
1 min
Royals return to Jaipur looking to halt RCB's away-win juggernaut
Having endured a mixed start to their campaign, Rajasthan Royals will look to get their campaign back on track in IPL 2025 when they take on the dangerous tourists in Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Sunday's afternoon match.
3 mins
DC Look To Extend Winning Run As MI Seek Revival At Arun Jaitley Stadium
After registering a fourth win on the trot a couple of nights ago in Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals will be eager to continue their unbeaten run in IPL 2025 when they host a bruised Mumbai Indians in their 'original home' at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital on Sunday.
2 mins
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