The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 03, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 03, 2025
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May 03, 2025
Gang rape: Rape by one can implicate all involved, rules SC
Upholding the conviction of an accused in a 2004 case of gangrape, abduction, and wrongful confinement in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court held that an act of rape even by one person can implicate all in the gang if they acted with a common intention of committing the crime.
1 min
Pahalgam aftermath: SC protects Srinagar family facing deportation to Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Friday, by an interim order, protected a Srinagar-based family facing the prospects of deportation to Pakistan, directing the authorities not to take any coercive action against them until verification of their claim of being Indian citizens is completed.
1 min
Another Nepal Student Commits 'Suicide' in KIIT
UGC forms fact finding team
1 min
US State Dept reiterates support, says stands firmly with India
Backing India's stance over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, US Vice President J D Vance has expressed the hope that Pakistan will cooperate with India to ensure that terrorists operating in the neighbouring country are hunted down.
2 mins
Many will lose sleep: PM's jibe at INDIA bloc
PM Modi shares stage with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
2 mins
HSC results: Girls do better than boys
Girls outperform boys in the High School Certificate (HSC) examinations, results to which were declared on Friday.
1 min
Father, daughter killed in road mishap, son injured
In a tragic accident, a father and daughter were killed while the son was critically injured.
1 min
IOCL Clears the Air on LPG Services in an Area of Bhubaneswar
The IOCL cleared the air over an issue faced by LPG consumers in a certain area of Bhubaneswar which was published on 28 April and stated that it was due to the temporary closure of one LPG distributorship but added that there was no disruption as Indian Oil had initiated proactive measures to ensure that customers linked to the distributor continue to receive uninterrupted LPG services.
1 min
Class X commits suicide after exam results
A 15-year-old boy died by suicide after being upset over his performance in the Class X Board Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha.
1 min
Five youths stab friend to death
In a shocking incident, five youths allegedly stabbed their friend, Ramakant Behera (45), to death on Thursday night in Mangrajpur village under Kujang police limits.
1 min
High-Speed Corridor Connecting Meghalaya to Silchar Worth Rs 22,864 Cr Approved
The Government of India has approved the Development, Maintenance and Management of 166.80 km of National Highway No. 06 from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong) in Meghalaya to Panchgram (near Silchar) in Assam on Hybrid Annuity Mode as a 4-lane access controlled green field High-Speed Corridor at a total capital cost of ₹22,864 Crore.
1 min
Use of 'Jagannath Dham' for Digha temple sparks outrage in Puri
Servitors of the Puri Jagannath Temple, along with several others, including Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik, have strongly objected to the use of the term 'Jagannath Dham' for a recently inaugurated temple in Digha, West Bengal.
1 min
ESC Sets Up Odisha Industry Support Cell
Production of semiconductors will start in Odisha in the next couple of years, said IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling at a summit titled 'From Temple to Tech' here on Friday.
1 min
CUO cries for greater attention
Professor Narasingha Charan Panda has taken over as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Odisha (CUO) following the resignation of Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi on 30 April.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh govt to build AI-skilled workforce through six departments
In a major step toward making Uttar Pradesh a frontrunner in artificial intelligence (AI), the state government is set to launch a comprehensive AI upskilling program aimed at preparing a future-ready workforce.
1 min
RPF, GRP, BSF begin joint patrols along Indo-Bangla border
GUWAHATI, 2 MAY
1 min
OBC interests safe in the hands of BSP: Mayawati
Reacting sharply to the proposed caste census, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati asserted that the interests of the OBCs are safe with the BSP as the party is the true friend of the OBC society.
1 min
UP government sets target to triple exports by 2030
The Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious target of tripling the state's exports by 2030, with agriculture expected to play a pivotal role in achieving this goal.
2 mins
Manipur's ethnic strife: Two years of turmoil and the quest for peace
As Manipur approaches the second anniversary of the ethnic violence that erupted on 3 May, 2023, the state remains on high alert.
1 min
Kill and dump policy in Balochistan one of the darkest chapters in Pakistan human rights record: Himanta Sarma
Sharpening attack on Pakistan, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the systematic extrajudicial killings in Balochistan - commonly known as the \"kill and dump policy\" - remain one of the darkest chapters in Pakistan's human rights record.
1 min
Crackdown on illegal madrasas & encroachments continues in UP districts bordering Nepal
In a determined push to uphold the law and maintain order, the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its crackdown on illegal madrasas, mosques, and other unauthorized religious structures on the Indo-Nepal border.
1 min
1st Phase of Assam Rural Body Polls Begins in 14 Districts
Voters turning up in large numbers signal strong grassroots participation in the Panchayati Raj system
1 min
It's our responsibility to ensure senior citizens live with dignity: Prez Murmu
Observing that elder people are a link to the past and guides to the future, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said it is the nation's collective responsibility to ensure that seniors live their old age with dignity and activeness.
1 min
Telangana Congress Leaders Thank Governor for Giving Assent to Quota Bills for Backward Classes
Telangana Congress leaders on Friday called on Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and thanked him for giving his assent to the bills passed by the State Assembly for 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes.
1 min
Left Govt Made Vizhinjam Port A Reality: CM Vijayan
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday asserted that it was the Left government that made the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport a reality.
2 mins
Hindu activist's murder: Tension continues in Mangaluru, bandh observed; police clamp prohibitory orders
Tension is palpable in Mangaluru after a known history sheeter and former Bajrang Dal member Sushas Shetty (photo) was intercepted and beaten to death by unidentified men on Thursday night.
2 mins
Karnataka minister resigns with a twist, dares BJP MLA to resign
Accepting a challenge from BJP senior MLA and former minister Basangouda Patil Yatnal, state minister for textiles, sugarcane development and agricultural marketing, Shivanand Patil on Friday resigned from his assembly membership and dared the BJP leader to follow suit and take him on in an electoral battle.
1 min
PM Launches Projects Worth ₹58,000 Crore in Amravati
The PM also dedicated railway projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting capacity
2 mins
Book singer Sonu Nigam for hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas
The language issue is cropping up in Bengaluru every now and then - after an IAF officer allegedly misused the language issue to rubbish Karnataka and Kannadigas, it was the turn of playback singer Sonu Nigam.
1 min
Jaisalmer man booked for allegedly spying for Pak
A Jaisalmer resident has been arrested by Rajasthan Intelligence sleuths for spying for Pakistan after intensive probe and interrogation by various Central agencies for over 4 weeks here.
1 min
Pro-farmers party slams Ajit Pawar for failure to waive off farm loans
Maharashtra-based pro-farmers political party Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana chief Raju Shetti attacked Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday for failing to waive off loans taken by farmers in the state, as promised in the BJP-led Mahayuti's 2024 Maharashtra assembly election manifesto.
1 min
Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
A court here on Friday issued notices to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the alleged National Herald money laundering case.
1 min
All democratic nations must unite to eradicate terrorism
Japanese delegation meets LS Speaker, reaffirms steadfast support for India's fight against terrorism
2 mins
Of teachers, students and school education
Public school teachers from across the country have been marching on the streets of Kathmandu for weeks now.
2 mins
Fragile Grid
The massive power outage that plunged large swathes of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness this week is more than a regional mishap; it is a flashing red warning for the rest of the world.
4 mins
Conflict without end?
The Baloch people have a distinct cultural, linguistic, and ethnic identity that predates the creation of modern nation-states in the region. The Balochistan region has historically been a contested territory, with various empires and dynasties vying for control over the area. The creation of the region of Balochistan is a complex historical process that spans thousands of years. It has been part of various ancient civilizations. The region's strategic location on the Iranian plateau made it a hub for trade and cultural exchange
4 mins
Tough balancing act for government
The savage massacre of tourists by terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam and its aftermath are the toughest challenge yet for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in its 11 years of being in power.
5 mins
Terrorists Have a Shelf Life
Lieutenant General Satish Dua (retd) is the former chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC).
5 mins
A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favourable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge
The discussions have taken place in an ornate Kremlin hall, on the polished marble of St. Peter's Basilica and in a famously contentious session in the Oval Office of the White House.
1 min
Israeli Strikes Hit Near Syria's Presidential Palace After Warning
Friday's strike was Israel's second on Syria this week which appears to send a strong warning to Syria's new leadership
1 min
US Judge Asks Government to Answer Questions on Indian Academic's Detention
A judge has given the US government a day's notice to come up with answers regarding the detention of an Indian academic whose deportation was temporarily blocked.
1 min
Trump Threatens Sanctions Against Buyers of Iranian Oil After US-Iran Nuclear Talks Are Postponed
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened sanctions on anyone who buys Iranian oil, a warning that came after planned talks over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme were postponed.
1 min
Farage's Reform UK hails a 'big moment' as it wins a seat in Parliament, eyes local election gains
The hard-right party Reform UK led by Nigel Farage snatched a seat in Parliament from the governing Labour Party and made big gains in local elections that Farage hailed Friday as a turning point in British politics.
1 min
With Waltz out, Rubio takes on two key roles after shifting to embrace Trump's ideals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been thrown into two top national security jobs at once as President Donald Trump presses forward with his top-to-bottom revamp of US foreign policy, upending not only longstanding policies that the former Florida senator once supported but also the configuration of the executive branch.
1 min
China Weighs US Trade Talks, Cites Tariffs as Obstacle
'Attempting to engage in coercion and blackmail under the guise of talks, will not work on the Chinese side'
2 mins
Coal production in April recorded at 14.01 MT, dispatch at 16.81 MT
In April, the coal production from captive and commercial mines stood at 14.01 million tonnes (MT), while coal dispatch was recorded at 16.81 MT, reflecting a robust start to FY 2025-26.
1 min
India, EU Aim to Seal FTA by 2025
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels to discuss the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
1 min
Share of micro, small enterprises accessing credit through banks rises from 14 per cent to 20 per cent: NITI Aayog
A recent report by NITI Aayog has noted improvement in MSMEs' access to formal credit saying that between 2020 and 2024, the share of micro and small enterprises accessing credit through scheduled banks rose from 14 per cent to 20 per cent, while medium enterprises saw an increase from 4 per cent to 9 per cent.
2 mins
Markets End Flat; Nifty Near 24,350
Benchmark indices on Friday ended with marginal gains with Nifty around 24,350 level led by IT, media, oil & gas stocks in a highly volatile session.
1 min
Patanjali's tech arm BSPL announces strategic foray into Indian banking sector
Bharuwa Solutions Pvt Ltd (BSPL), the technology arm of the Patanjali Group, on Wednesday announced its strategic foray into the Indian banking sector with the launch of an AI-powered, Multilingual (Bilingual) 360° Banking ERP System.
2 mins
India's Forex Reserves Surge Past $688 Billion Mark
India's foreign exchange reserves rose for the eighth straight week to touch $688.13 billion as of April 25, according to the latest RBI data released on Friday.
1 min
Poonam Gupta Takes Charge as RBI Deputy Governor Amid Global Economic Challenges
Poonam Gupta, the new Deputy Governor at Reserve Bank of India (RBI), took charge on Friday and will be part of the central bank's monetary policy committee (MPC).
1 min
S&P Global Cuts India's Growth Projection to 6.3 Per Cent for Current Fiscal
S&P Global Ratings cut India's growth projections by 0.2 per cent to 6.3 per cent for the current fiscal year citing uncertainty over the US tariff policy and downside risks from its spillover to the economy.
1 min
Manufacturing sector hits 10-month high in April with PMI at 58.2
India's manufacturing sector hit a 10-month high in April 2025 with the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 58.1 in March to 58.2 in April.
1 min
Call for Compassion: MLA Kadraka comes to the rescue of elderly pensioners
Under the blistering heat of the summer sun, two elderly pensioners were seen slowly making their way across a flyover, visibly exhausted and burdened—not just by age, but by the circumstances forced upon them.
1 min
Law Minister asks SJTA to probe timber row
Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday asked the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, Puri to conduct an internal inquiry on the controversial reports that the idols made for the Digha Jagannath Temple were made with the surplus neem timber from the 2015 Nabakalebar ritual.
2 mins
Agri dept signs MoU with 4 Corporations
The Agriculture department signed MoUs with four corporations on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo.
1 min
Govt approves 19 industrial projects worth ₹3,898.54 Cr.
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) on Friday approved 19 project proposals entailing an investment of ₹3,898.54 crore and a potential to generate 7,464 new employment opportunities across the state.
2 mins
Satellite-tagged Amur Falcon turns globetrotter, reaches Odisha
A feathered species, which was satellite-tagged last year, has become a globetrotter after covering around 4,000 kilometers including many African countries to reach Odisha.
1 min
Oppn Congress & BJD claim credit over caste census announcement
The Congress celebrated the announcement of caste census by the union government claiming that it had forced the centre to do so.
1 min
Indian Shooters in Cyprus for Year's Third Shotgun World Cup Stage
The Indian skeet shooting squad has arrived in Cyprus, for the year's third International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage, set to begin in the capital city of Nicosia from Saturday.
1 min
IPL: Gill, Buttler lead the charge as Titans eclipse Sunrisers
Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler spearheaded a strong all-round performance as Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in an Indian Premier League clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.
2 mins
Shastri backs Sai Sudharsan, Arshdeep for England Test series
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed young Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan as a potential all-format player for India's upcoming Test series against England, citing his impressive IPL performance and technical prowess suitable for English conditions.
2 mins
IPL 2025: RCB eye season double over downbeat Chennai in crucial clash
With the road to the IPL 2025 playoffs virtually sealed, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to complete a rare season double against a hapless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) that offers fans in what could perhaps be a final face-off between Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni when the two sides square off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
2 mins
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