The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 21, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 21, 2025
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April 21, 2025
Residents of PoK themselves will demand merger with India: Rajnath
Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh said that the people of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) themselves will soon demand annexation with India.
1 min
Former K'taka DGP found murdered, wife prime suspect
Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday.
1 min
US VP Arrives Today for Key Talks With PM
Trade pact, global issues to top agenda during Vance's 4-day India visit
2 mins
Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in connection with a case alleging conspiracy to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to local media reports.
1 min
Five dead as cloudburst triggers flash flood, key Jammu-Srinagar highway damaged
At least three people, including two children and a woman, were killed due to flash floods triggered due to a cloudburst during the early hours of Sunday in the Ramban district of Jammu.
1 min
National Seminar on New Horizon in History, Culture & Archeology
The history department of Ma Manikeswari University here organized a national seminar on \"Unveiling Odisha: New horizon in history, culture and Archeology\" on Sunday.
1 min
Three Held for Illegal Sand Quarrying
Police on Sunday have arrested three persons on the charges of illegally sand-quarrying at Chata village under Nikirai police station in Kendrapara district.
1 min
Saluja questions Union Minister Pradhan inaugurating Cong leader owned egg processing plant
Former legislator and Congress leader Santosh Singh Saluja wondered why the Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan had inaugurated a processing unit at the OVO Egg Farm owned by a prominent Congress family here on Saturday.
1 min
Tribals continue with protests over railway line
Agitated tribals continued to keep the body of Etua who was run over by a JCB machine on Saturday during protests against the work on a dedicated railway line.
1 min
NHRC asks govt to provide compensation to victim of police atrocity
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Chief Secretary, of Odisha, to release compensation of Rs 10,000 to Mita Sethi, a victim of police atrocity.
1 min
Experts slam Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025; call it a blow to constitutional values
In a scathing critique of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, a group of legal scholars, rights activists, and academics came together at a national webinar organised by the Siliguri-based Haji Halima Foundation to examine the constitutionality and broader implications of the newly amended law.
2 mins
Left pulls BJP and TMC up over corruption, communalism
Salim warned against letting Murshidabad become another site of minority persecution like B'desh
2 mins
OMSA Warns of Agitation
The Odisha Medical Service Association (OMSA) on Sunday threatened mass resignation if the state government fails to fulfil its demands, including implementation of Dynamic Assured Career Progression within a month.
1 min
Transgenders rescue abducted child
A four-year-old boy who was abducted from Thakurmunda market in Mayurbhanj district two ago has been rescued from the Jajpur Road area on Sunday, thanks to the kinnar mahasangh, a transgender association.
1 min
World Art Day: Vedanta promotes Odisha's tribal art heritage in Kalahandi
Observing the World Art Day, Vedanta celebrated the rich artistic heritage of Odisha by organizing a cultural event at Eklavya Model Residential School at Thuamul Rampur in tribal-dominated Kalahandi district.
1 min
Congress will fight for people's rights in Mayurbhanj: OPCC president
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das reiterated that the Congress party will continue its fight for the rights of the people in Mayurbhanj district.
3 mins
Thirty Khelo India Centres Inaugurated by Sports Minister Suraj
In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 30 Khelo India Centres across all 30 districts of the state.
1 min
Repair of Ratna Bhandar Likely to Be Completed in June: Law Minister
BJP has forgotten about its promise to unearth 'missing keys'
1 min
First Ever CM Majhi Grievance Cell Meeting in Sambalpur Today
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi arrived in Jharsuguda on Sunday before proceeding to Sambalpur, where he is set to hold the state's first-ever CM Grievance Cell meeting outside Bhubaneswar on Monday.
1 min
Andhra Pradesh Issues Notification to Fill Posts of 16,347 Teachers
The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday released a notification for conducting a 'Mega District Selection Committee' to fill 16,347 teacher posts across the state.
1 min
Chandrababu Naidu turns 75; TDP leaders hold grand celebrations
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party's national president N. Chandrababu Naidu turned 75 on Sunday.
1 min
PM Modi to Lead Global Media Dialogue at WAVES Summit in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be leading the global media dialogue during the \"World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit\" (WAVES), set to take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May.
1 min
Despite Controversies, Kerala ADGP Recommended for President's Medal
Kerala Police chief Sheikh Darvesh Saheb has recommended Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M R Ajith Kumar (photo) for the President's Medal for distinguished service, despite the controversies surrounding him.
1 min
No Hasty Decisions on Caste Survey: Karnataka Deputy CM
Discrimination has taken the lives of promising students like Rohith Vemula & Payal Tadvi
2 mins
K'taka sacred thread row: PU college principal, staff suspended
The principal and staff of Sai Spoorthi Pre-University College in Karnataka's Bidar district were suspended after a probe by the police confirmed that students were not allowed to take the Common Entrance Test (CET) for wearing the sacred thread (janivara/janeu), in violation of rules and guidelines.
2 mins
AIMPLB Vows To Continue Protests Until Centre Rolls Back Waqf Act
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has vowed to continue nationwide protests until the Waqf (Amendment) Act is rolled back.
1 min
Waqf Act Implementation Will Resolve Munambam Issue: BJP Kerala Chief
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said that the Munambam issue would be resolved with the implementation of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025.
1 min
Patanjali Announces Plan to Transform Agriculture, Boost Farmer Welfare in MP's Mauganj
In a significant development towards opening new opportunities for farmers, Patanjali Yogpeeth General Secretary Acharya Balkrishna emphasised that Patanjali will offer better resources and technical support to farmers, which is expected to significantly increase their income.
1 min
MP: Two cheetahs relocated from Kuno to Gandhi Sagar
Claiming that Madhya Pradesh currently has the highest growth rate of cheetahs in the world, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs from the Kuno National Park (KNP) into Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) on Sunday evening.
1 min
IAF to participate in multinational exercise in UAE
A contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
1 min
MP: Legal trouble mounts for fake doctor; FIR lodged in Chhattisgarh
More legal troubles are mounting for Narendra Yadav, allegedly a 'fake' cardiac surgeon who is already under scrutiny for conducting numerous surgeries with fatal outcomes.
1 min
Jharkhand Cong slams BJP MP Dubey's remarks against SC
The Jharkhand Congress has strongly reacted to the statement made by BJP MP from Godda, Nishikant Dubey, against the Supreme Court and Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
1 min
Deoghar: Protest Erupts Over Vandalisation of Ambedkar Statue
Tension gripped Bariyarpur village under the Devipur police station area of Deoghar district of Jharkhand after miscreants vandalised a statue of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, triggering widespread public outrage.
1 min
Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of politics of intimidation
The alliance of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar is only for power: Congress President
2 mins
Tejashwi slams Bihar Dy CM over corruption allegation, dares Bihar govt to take action
A day after allegations of corruption levelled by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha against Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, the latter rebutted the claims and challenged the state government to take action if there is any truth to the accusations.
1 min
A fracture in the lecture hall
South Korea's medical sector has been in turmoil ever since former President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to barrel through with his controversial reform policy, which initially included a major increase in the medical school enrollment quota of 2,000 places per year for five years.
1 min
Few answers
The release of the Karnataka caste census has shifted the state's political terrain, triggering reactions that stretch far beyond its borders.
4 mins
The Boom Fades
Why do Latin American writings fascinate? Latin American culture is not merely characterized by receiving but also critiquing, revising and synthesizing Western culture. It can be regarded as universalist and cosmopolitan precisely because it is not merely or mainly Western but Native, American, African and Asian as well
4 mins
The RSS from the lens of a Christian layman
Growing up in a small Christian-majority village in Kerala's Kannur district, my world was defined by the church bells, catechism classes, and the vibrant festivals that marked our community's cultural calendar.
4 mins
When I feel cynical and friendless, when I am truly lost, I think of Subhas
The two persons closest in my life have been my two brothers.
4 mins
King of Bhutan visits Assam's Jogighopa to strengthen connectivity and trade ties
In a gesture to enhance the friendship between India and Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan visited Assam's Jogighopa on 19 April, to inspect key infrastructure projects that aim to bolster regional connectivity and economic cooperation.
1 min
B'desh embankment: High-level team visit south Tripura, flood protection measures started
A high-level delegation on Sunday visited border town of Belonia, adjoining border villages and conducted an 'on the spot study', and possible effects on the Indian side due to the embankment being constructed by the Bangladesh government along Muhuri river, which divides the two countries.
1 min
Kanpur: Ahead of PM's visit, CM Yogi reviews preparations and project progress
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Kanpur on Sunday for a day to assess preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit on 24 April and review the progress of several major development projects.
1 min
Security forces intensify operations in Manipur, 11 insurgents arrested
Eleven insurgents have been arrested in Manipur and arms and ammunition recovered in the past 24 hours, said officials here, adding that top Army officers of the region have met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
1 min
City of Taj Prepares Grand Welcome for US Vice President on 23 April
US Vice President James David Vance will visit the City of Taj Mahal on 23 April.
1 min
UP govt to install 8 lakh solar rooftop plants by March 2027
Under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, the Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious target of installing 8 lakh solar rooftop plants across the state by March 2027.
1 min
Modi Always Has Been a Champion of Women Empowerment
Jitendra Singh also expressed support for a more dynamic and flexible civil service ecosystem
2 mins
BJP is an expert in hiding truth and spreading lies: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged that the BJP is an expert in hiding the truth and spreading lies, like it did during the recently held Kumbh.
1 min
Rajnath Singh Unveils Statue of Sulabh Founder Bindeshwar Pathak in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Sunday, unveiled the statue of Social Reformer and founder of Sulabh movement late Bindeshwar Pathak and dedicated a road on his name in Aligunj area in Lucknow.
1 min
Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said again Saturday that Israel has \"no choice\" but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory won't present a threat to Israel.
1 min
USA and Iran Say Talks Over Tehran's Nuclear Programme Make Progress and Set Plans for More
Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks Saturday in Rome.
1 min
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with Popemobile tour
Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.
1 min
JD Vance Meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday After Tangle Over US Migrant Deportations
US Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration's migrant deportation plans.
1 min
Zelenskyy Says Russia Is Trying To Create An 'Impression Of A Ceasefire'
Despite Putin's ceasefire, Ukraine reported 59 shellings, five assaults and dozens of drone strikes
2 mins
Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country
Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the USA on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals.
1 min
JSW Energy to upwardly revise its Capex from Rs 1.15 lakh crore, to come up with Strategy 3.0 focussing on clean energy
JSW Energy, an arm of the $24 billion JSW Group and one of the top five independent power producers in India, seems well set to come up with its Strategy 3.0, revising its earlier Strategy 2.0, in its mission to become one of the top 3 IPPs and emerge as a future-ready, diversified energy company with clear focus on clean energy.
3 mins
Bank Nifty in focus after robust Q4 results by leading private lenders
Robust results by leading private lenders like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reflect rising investor confidence in the sector's fundamentals, and the stock market is likely to respond positively to their Q4 FY25 results when it opens on Monday, according to analysts.
1 min
Auto exports rise by 19 per cent, driven by demand for PVs, 2Ws & CVs in overseas market
In the Financial Year 2024-25, automobile exports from India rose by 19 per cent to over 5.3 million units, driven by robust demand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles in the overseas markets.
1 min
India to Achieve Steel Production Capacity of 300 m Tonnes by 2030
India is on a trajectory to achieve steel production capacity of 300 million tonnes (MT) and a per capita consumption of 160 kg by 2030, according to the government.
1 min
India's forex, money markets have doubled in last 4 years: RBI Governor
The RBI has recently announced that access to FX Retail will also be provided through the Bharat Connect platform
2 mins
Foreign Investors Make Comeback, Infusing Nearly Rs 8,500 Crore Last Week
In the equity markets last week, foreign investors infused nearly Rs 8,500 crore, data from the depositories said.
1 min
Market valuation of top ten most-valued companies jumps by ₹3.84 lakh crore
The combined market valuation of the top-ten most valued firms jumped by a whopping Rs 3,84,004.73 crore last week.
1 min
Punjab FC Reveal Squad for Kalinga Super Cup Ahead of Odisha FC Clash
Punjab FC have announced their squad for the Kalinga Super Cup ahead of their Round of 16 match against Odisha FC, which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
2 mins
Barca striker Robert Lewandowski may miss Copa del Rey final
FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has sustained an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh. The Polish forward is expected to be ruled out for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 27 (IST).
1 min
Arya fifth in women's air rifle, India remain 2nd on medals tally
Arya Borse finished a good fifth in the 10m Air Rifle Women event, shooting a first-ever final of an International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in her rookie international season.
2 mins
Hardik Dahiya, Rudraksh Singh Register Wins in Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships
India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on Day 1.
1 min
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