The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 26, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
Pak defence min admits Islamabad funding, backing terror groups
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has admitted that his country has been funding and backing terrorist groups.
1 min
Lankan Prez, UK, Dutch PMs call Modi to condemn terror attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received calls from several world leaders who condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.
1 min
Waqf Act doesn't infringe upon religious practices: Centre tells apex court
The Central government on Friday told the Supreme Court that the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, limits itself to secular dimensions of the Waqf - like record management, procedural reforms, and administrative structure - and does not infringe upon the religious freedoms - ritual, prayer, or fundamental Islamic obligations - guaranteed under Article 25 and 26 of the constitution of India.
1 min
Former ISRO chief Dr Kasturirangan passes away
Dr K Kasturirangan, the former ISRO chief who oversaw many space missions, passed away at his residence in Garden City here on Friday. He was 84.
2 mins
SC Admonishes Rahul for His Savarkar Comments
Admonishing the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks against \"freedom fighter\" Vinayak Damodar Savarkar being a British collaborator who received pension from the colonial rulers, and warning him to be ready to face consequences for any repeat of such derogatory comments, the Supreme Court, however, on Friday stayed the summons issued to him in the matter by a court in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Ensure Pak nationals return within time: HM to CMs
India has officially communicated to Pakistan about the suspension of the 1960 Water Treaty
2 mins
Rozgar Mela: PM to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters, through video conferencing, to newly-appointed employees in various government departments and organisations under the Rozgar Mela on Saturday.
1 min
New CII Odisha chairman Gupta renews commitment to inclusive & sectoral growth
Mr Sunil Gupta, COO Aluminum Business, Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda assumed office as Chairman CII Odisha chapter on Friday and laid down his priorities in establishing the MSME Connect series to link small enterprises with large industries and PSUs in the state.
1 min
Udhampur death: Mamata offers support to family of jawan killed in encounter
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday reached out to the grieving family of Havaldar Jhantu Ali Sheikh, the army special forces commando of 6 Para from Nadia district, who was killed in the 24 April militant attack in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Trinamul slams PM Modi's absence from all-party meet
The Trinamul Congress leaders on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his calculated silence on the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.
2 mins
5 Labourers Killed in Rice Mill Explosion in UP's Bahraich
Five labourers were killed in an explosion at Rajgadia Rice Mill in Ghulam Alipura area of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
1 min
Custodial death of youth sparks 24-hour bandh, brings Manipur Valley to standstill amid ongoing turmoil
Normal life came to a grinding halt across Manipur's Imphal Valley on Friday as a 24-hour statewide bandh was observed to protest the alleged custodial death of a 27-year-old resident of Khurai in Imphal East district.
1 min
UP Board Exams Results Declared: 90.11 Percent Passed in Xth and 81.15 Percent in 12th
Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council on Friday announced X and XII Board examination results with 90.11 percent students passing in 10th and 81.15 percent passed in the 12th exams.
1 min
UP Police initiates process of identifying and deporting Pakistani nationals
As a follow-up of Pahalgam terror attack, the Uttar Pradesh Police have been entrusted with the task of deporting the Pakistani nationals living in the different districts of the state.
2 mins
Worshippers in UP burnt Pak flag after Juma prayers
Muslims in several parts of Uttar Pradesh held a protest demonstration after Juma (Friday congregation) in protest against the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
1 min
Assam Police Apprehend, Push Back 3 Bangladeshi Nationals
The Assam Police intercepted and pushed back three Bangladeshi nationals on Thursday after they were caught attempting to enter India illegally through the Sribhumi district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced.
1 min
Madrasa Recognition to Follow Strict Norms: CM Yogi
CM Emphasised the need to make madrasa education transparent, quality-driven, and employment-focused
2 mins
7 Held in Assam for Pro-Pakistan Social Media Posts on Pahalgam Attack
Seven individuals have been arrested across Assam for allegedly making social media posts that supported or defended Pakistan following the recent attack in Pahalgam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
1 min
IAF Corporal Tage Hailyang Laid to rest with full ceremonial honors; Arunachal CM announces a govt job and ₹ 50 lakh for the next of kin
Corporal Tage Hailyang, an Indian Air Force personnel, who was among the 26 people killed in a dastardly terror attack carried out at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, was laid to rest at his native village near Ziro with full ceremonial honours on Friday.
1 min
K'taka: Cong to hold candlelight march across the state
The ruling Congress party in Karnataka has directed its leaders to observe a candlelight march in all district headquarters across the state on Friday evening, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Kerala bids adieu to N. Ramachandran killed in Pahalgam attack
With the chanting of Bharat Mata ki Jai and a sea of humanity in witness, Kerala on Friday gave a heroic farewell to Kochi native N Ramachandran, who was killed in the terror attack at Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, in South Kashmir on Tuesday.
1 min
TN: State-run varsities' VCs skip Guv's meet
The turnout at the conference was poor despite the high publicity
1 min
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles demise of Kasturirangan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the demise of former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan, saying his visionary leadership and selfless contribution to the nation will always be remembered.
1 min
VCs warned by DMK Govt against participating in the conference: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday charged the DMK Government of MK Stalin with threatening Vice Chancellors of state universities against taking part in the two-day conference he had convened in Ooty.
1 min
K'taka Governor clears Bengaluru governance Bill
Now, the restructuring of Bengaluru can officially begin after Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot affixed his signature to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill that seeks to divide the BBMP into multiple, smaller corporations.
1 min
Jharkhand minister's 'deliberate piece of satire' on Pahalgam terror attack invites sharp criticism from BJP
A statement made by Jharkhand's Urban Development Minister, Sudhivya Kumar Sonu, demanding the resignation of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam has sparked political chatter and public debate.
1 min
CPI-M Seeks Firm Action Against Harassment of J-K Students, Traders
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday urged the government to \"curb divisive moves\" and initiate \"firm action\" against those indulging in disruptive activities across states by harassing students and traders belonging to Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Inside India's Most Extensive Anti-Maoist Operation
The operation, involving over 4,000 personnel, aims to break the backbone of Maoists in central India
2 mins
We Will Fight For Youth Rights
Day Bhanu Chib is the national president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), the youth wing of the Congress party.
4 mins
Intrusions without probable cause
Starting in April 2026, tax officers in India may be able to force open not just your safes and filing cabinets but also your WhatsApp, cloud storage, and encrypted chats.
2 mins
Australian Prime Minister Condemns Anti-Indigenous Rights Protests During War Dead Commemorations
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned anti-Indigenous rights protesters who disrupted two Anzac Day dawn services on Friday as hundreds of thousands gathered across the nation to commemorate their war dead.
1 min
Swiss Leader Says Trump Administration Foresees 'Privileged' Talks With 15 Countries on US Tariffs
The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct \"privileged\" negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets.
1 min
Negotiations between Iran and the USA over Tehran's nuclear programme return to secluded Oman
Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme will return Saturday to the secluded sultanate of Oman, where experts on both sides will start hammering the technical details of any possible deal.
1 min
While eyes are on Gaza, the West Bank faces its own crisis
At least 182 children under 18 have been killed, some caught in the crossfire, others accused of militancy
2 mins
Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment 'unjust'
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday called his indictment on bribery charges \"unjust,\" accusing prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation.
1 min
Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the USA illegally
The Trump administration's plan to strictly require anyone illegally in the USA to register with the government and carry documentation is stirring up fears of heightened racial profiling even among legal residents, immigrants' rights advocates say.
1 min
Trump, Zelenskyy Converging on Rome for Funeral of Pope Francis
The Vatican said 130 delegations are confirmed, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning sovereigns
2 mins
Ukraine Says Another Russian Drone Attack Kills Three After Trump Rebuked Putin
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others, officials said Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump rebuked Russia's leader for a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv while Washington is endeavoring to stop the more than three-year war.
1 min
EPFO Simplifies Process of Transferring PF Account on Change of Jobs
With an aim to further simplify the process to transfer PF account on change of jobs, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has removed the requirement of approval of all transfer claims at the Destination Office by launching a Revamped Form 13 software functionality.
1 min
Apple to move entire iPhone assembly line from China to India by 2026
Apple plans to shift the assembly of all US-sold iPhones sold in the United States to India, as early as next year, according to people familiar with the matter, even as President Donald Trump's tariff war forces the tech giant to pivot away from China, the British financial daily Financial Times has reported.
2 mins
ESIC adds 15.43 lakh new members in February 2025; nearly 48 pc aged 25 or below
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 15.43 lakh new members in February 2025, according to the latest payroll data released on Friday.
1 min
India's Steel Industry Poised for Global Growth, Focus on FTAs and Self-Reliance: Piyush Goyal
India's steel industry is set to play a significant role in meeting both domestic and global demand, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
1 min
Corporates Pre-Commit 10.8 Mn Sq Ft Office Space In India Via 38 Deals: Report
Corporates pre-committed close to 38 office space deals, covering a total area of around 10.8 million square feet during the six-month period from October 2024 to March 2025, a report said on Friday.
1 min
EPFO Relaxes Requirement of Aadhaar for Generation of UAN/Credit of Past Accumulations
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to relax the requirement of Aadhaar for generation of UAN/credit of Past Accumulations for certain members.
1 min
CBIC Waives Off Air Cargo Transhipment Permit Fee, Procedure for Import of ULDs
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced several trade facilitative measures in air cargo in particular and transhipment movement in general.
1 min
Market falls 0.5 pc amid terror attack aftermath
The Sensex dropped 588.90 points (0.74 per cent) to 79,212.53, while the Nifty fell 207.35 points (0.86 per cent) to 24,039.35
2 mins
Mining officer attacked by sand mafia in Jaleswar
Officer of Mines department and Jaleswar police were allegedly assaulted by a group of people during a raid in Praharajpur village close to the Subarnarekha river bed on Friday.
2 mins
Governor administers Oath to CIC & 3 IC
Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office to the newly appointed State Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and three State Information Commissioners on Friday.
1 min
12 Pak nationals currently in Odisha to be deported
Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Friday said 12 Pakistani nationals currently in the state have been served leave India notices.
1 min
Odisha Keen on Developing Metal-Based Manufacturing Value Chain
Making a strong pitch for investment in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said Odisha tops the country in production of both crude and stainless steel and is keen on developing a metal-based manufacturing value chain.
1 min
Paddy Procurement to Begin in 20 Districts from 1 May
Target set at 14 LMT
1 min
Training, market linkages for Subhadra beneficiaries: Dy CM Pravati Parida
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida who successfully implemented the government's flagship Subhadra Yojana on Friday said the next step is to train the women beneficiaries and establish market linkages for them.
1 min
Filmmaker tries to trace Raj Kapoor's link with Calcutta
The city of joy has many treasure troves, of which Indian cinema is one.
3 mins
Cannes Film Fest's double posters illuminate passionate love triumphing over despair
One of the highlights of the Cannes Film Festival is the poster, and it is revealed around three weeks before the 12-day event kicks in on the picturesque French Riviera.
1 min
Mithya: A haunting, searing portrait of bereavement and healing
Is Mithya the best film of 2025? Hard to say. It defies any concrete evaluation, as it floats in a world where emotions are alchemized into amorphous spirits.
2 mins
Asia Cup hockey: Pak team's India visit in doubt after Pahalgam attack
Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, a visit by the Pakistan men's hockey team to India for the Asia Cup in Rajgir later this year is in doubt in the wake of escalating tension.
1 min
KKR vs PBKS: Iyer's homecoming adds spark to high stakes clash at Eden
Currently at the fifth spot, Punjab Kings will be aiming to strengthen their case for a playoffs spot
3 mins
Post Pahalgam terrorist attack, Arshad Nadeem's presence at NC Classic completely out of question, says Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, and a two-time Olympic medallist was left disappointed after being questioned over his patriotism for inviting Pakistan's star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic, following Tuesday's tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives and injured many others.
2 mins
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