The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 04, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 04, 2025
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May 04, 2025
Pakistan Has Launched a Disinformation Campaign: Army
The Indian Army said on Saturday that the Pakistani media and their proxy social media handles have launched a disinformation campaign against the country's armed forces officers, rattled by India's firm resolve to punish the perpetrators of the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack.
2 mins
Tahawwur Rana gives voice sample before NIA judge
A Special NIA court in Delhi on Saturday monitored the collection of voice and handwriting samples of Pakistani-Canadian national Tahawwur Rana in the Mumbai terror attack case of 2008.
1 min
Goa temple stampede: At least six killed, several injured
At least six people were killed and over two dozen others sustained injuries after a stampede broke out during an annual temple festival in Goa early Saturday morning.
1 min
Omar Abdullah meets Modi
PM held talks with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço
2 mins
India bans imports & transit of goods from Pakistan, closes ports to Pak ships
In fresh steps against Islamabad in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, India has banned the import and transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan and suspended the exchange of all categories of inbound mail and parcels from its intransigent neighbour through air and surface routes.
1 min
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hailstorms, and lightning across multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms with cloud-to-ground lightning activity across multiple states, urging residents to take necessary precautions.
1 min
MP Sarangi Inaugurates Multipurpose Halls at Khordha
Two newly constructed multipurpose halls, one at Sriramnagar (Ward No. 12) & other at Gandhipadia (Ward No. 5) under Khordha municipality were formally inaugurated by MP, Ms Aparajita Sarangi & MLA, Khordha, Prasanta Jagdev on Saturday.
1 min
Student ends life over alleged forced conversion pressure in UP's Etawah; two arrested
A 19-year-old BSc student died after allegedly consuming poison in Etawah's Kadampur village, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly due to sustained harassment and pressure to convert her religion, officials said.
1 min
Swiss Technology Powers Quality and Comfort Monitoring of Ganga Expressway
To make the Ganga Expressway a world-class infrastructure project, the Uttar Pradesh government is leveraging advanced Swiss technology.
1 min
Manipur shuts down as Meitei, Kuki groups mark two years of ethnic strife
Manipur came to a standstill on Saturday, as both Meitei and Kuki civil society groups enforced a total shutdown across the state to mark the second anniversary of the ethnic conflict that erupted in 2023.
1 min
Mediation Act should be extended to rural areas
The Mediation Act, 2023, was the first step in consolidating the civilisational legacy: Murmu
2 mins
UP govt assures prompt response to complaints filed on SHe-Box
In a significant move to curb workplace harassment of women, the Uttar Pradesh government is strengthening the SHe-Box portal.
2 mins
UP CM Calls For Expedited Revenue Dispute Resolution And Land Record Digitization
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to fast-track the settlement of revenue disputes and accelerate the digitization of land records, citing these efforts as crucial for building public trust, attracting investment, and ensuring transparent governance.
1 min
Assam Panchayat Polls Phase 1 Sees 70.19 pc Turnout Amid Isolated Incidents
The first phase of the Assam Panchayat Elections 2025 concluded on 2 May with a voter turnout of 70.19 per cent, officials said.
1 min
K'taka minister ready for a suicide mission to Pak
Karnataka does not fail to provide more than its share of Nataka (theatrics) when it comes to politics and its politicians.
1 min
DMK General Council Meet on 1 June in Madurai; Party to Hold 1,244 Meetings Across Tamil Nadu
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced that its General Council meeting will be held on 1 June in Madurai.
2 mins
Govt issues advisory as 'Agni Natchathiram' begins in Tamil Nadu tomorrow
The peak summer phase in Tamil Nadu, known as Agni Natchathiram or Kathiri Veyil, will commence on Sunday, 4 May, and continue till 28 May.
1 min
Kerala BJP chief slams CM Vijayan's son-in-law minister Riyas over Vizhinjam 'stage snub' row
BJP Kerala president Rajiv Chandrasekhar has responded to the criticism raised against him for his presence on the dais during the commissioning of Vizhinjam International seaport on Friday.
1 min
K'taka Announces Formation of Anti-Communal Task Force
ACTF will have its own operational autonomy to intervene independently against communal activities
2 mins
'Caste Census first step towards new paradigm of development'
Govt should announce a timeline and get budgetary allocation for carrying out the census: Rahul
1 min
Tejashwi seeks OBCs-EBCs' support; promises jobs, security, rapid development in return
Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav urged the backward and extremely backward communities to give him a chance to form the government in Bihar and promised jobs and security in return.
1 min
Census U-turn
In a dramatic reversal of policy, the Modi government has agreed to conduct a caste census – an idea it once vehemently opposed.
2 mins
Security and Optics
In any US administration, the national security advisor plays a critical role – often the President's closest foreign policy confidant and a central figure in crisis management.
2 mins
Caste still a factor in Bengal
Caste and West Bengal has been an unfamiliar juxtaposition. Caste rarely makes it to the news in the state. However, in March this year, the plight of around 130 Dalit families who were denied entry to a local temple was widely reported.
3 mins
Innovative solutions to Bengal's water crisis
Water resources are finite, critical for economic growth, and essential for ecology.
4 mins
Romanians to vote in critical rerun for president
As Romanians vote Sunday in one of the European Union member's most important elections in decades, MAGA-style hard-right nationalist George Simion says it's his duty to restore democracy and the will of the people after the previous vote was annulled.
1 min
Russian Drone Attack Wounds 47 in Ukraine's Second City of Kharkiv
A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, wounded 47 people, officials said, and prompted another appeal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for more decisive support from the country's allies.
1 min
US government approves $310 million F-16 training package for Ukraine
The US State Department has approved an F-16 fighter jet training and sustainment package worth $310 million for Ukraine, the Pentagon has announced.
1 min
Attack on MSF hospital kills 4 in South Sudan
Doctors Without Borders said Saturday that its facility in a remote part of South Sudan was targeted in an aerial bombardment that resulted in some casualties.
1 min
Aid Groups Oppose Israeli Proposal for Controlling Aid Distribution in Gaza
Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza for two months and says it won't allow food, fuel, water, or medicine into the besieged territory until it puts in place a system giving it control over the distribution.
1 min
Punjab Collects ₹2,654 Cr GST in April Month
Highlighting the state's continued upward trajectory in fiscal health, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that the state has registered highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection of Rs 2653.77 crore in April this year, reflecting a significant 19.77 per cent increase as compared to the corresponding period last year, and a jump of 30.84 per cent over March 2025.
1 min
Session on 'Pumped Storage Projects: Powering India's Renewable Future' organised in Delhi
A high-level brainstorming session on \"Pumped Storage Projects: Powering India's Renewable Future\" was organised on 1 May at the SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi, by THDC India Ltd. and Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in association with NTPC, with the support of CBIP & INCOLD.
1 min
CBDT Issues New ITR Form 5 With Key Updates for Assessment Year '25-26
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the new Income Tax Return (ITR) Form 5 for the assessment year (AY) 2025-26 with some key updates.
1 min
Governor Kambhampati champions Renewable Energy
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has called on citizens to embrace renewable energy, highlighting its role in reducing pollution, cutting dependence on imported crude oil, and securing a sustainable future.
2 mins
Three killed, 2 injured in under construction bridge mishap
Three workers were killed and two others injured in a mishap at an under construction bridge over river Kathajodi near Khannagar, Cuttack on Saturday.
1 min
Cyber fraud: Man duped by fake adv featuring FM
A resident of Paradip has allegedly lost Rs 2.70 lakh after being lured into an online trading scam through a fake advertisement on Facebook that falsely featured Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
3 mins
Millets & Tourism are key to Koraput's growth: Patil
Rajesh Pravakar Patil, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Cooperation Department, emphasized the potential of millets and tourism in transforming the lives of people in Koraput district.
1 min
SJTA Initiates Probe Into Controversy Over Digha Temple
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday issued notices to the Presidents and Secretaries of all servitor bodies seeking their views on the controversy surrounding the newly-built temple at Digha in West Bengal.
1 min
Royal Challengers ride power-packed batting to trump brave Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a brilliant batting effort before their bowlers quelled a brave fightback by Chennai Super Kings by a mere two runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
2 mins
Indian women's hockey team edged out 2-3 by Australia in hard-fought battle
The much sought after victory remained elusive for the Indian women's hockey team during their current tour of Australia.
1 min
IPL: KKR Aim to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive Against Already-Ousted Royals
Defending champions face must-win encounter against a Rajasthan outfit who have nothing to lose
2 mins
Punjab Kings look to cement top-four spot against inconsistent LSG
The serene Himachal town of Dharamsala, nestled in the lap of the mighty Dhauladhar ranges, will spring back to life once again when a high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on a rejuvenated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday evening.
2 mins
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