The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 06, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 06, 2025
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May 06, 2025
Cong compares Rahul's politics to that of Mahatma Gandhi's, BJP calls it 'drama'
A political firestorm has been ignited with Rahul Gandhi owning up the Congress' mistakes made in the past, even as the BJP accused the grand old party of staging a \"drama\" and doing nothing against its leaders allegedly involved in the anti-Sikh 1984 riots.
1 min
MHA asks several states to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence
Amidst the ongoing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to multiple states for undertaking mock drills on May 7.
1 min
Cash at judge's residence: SC 'in-house' panel submits probe report to CJI
The Supreme Court-appointed enquiry panel formed to probe into cash discovery allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma has submitted its report to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna.
1 min
Putin Speaks to PM Modi, Reiterates Perpetrators of Pahalgam Terror Attack Should Be Brought to Justice
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
1 min
Cyber offensive hits Indian military websites; Pak-based hackers claim access to sensitive data
Days after websites of multiple educational institutions under the Army Welfare Education Society were targeted in a series of cyber offensives, reports about other Indian defence websites being hacked and sensitive details being leaked have surfaced.
1 min
Pak test-fires another missile as part of INDUS exercise
Earlier in the day Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also met the Prime Minister
2 mins
Japan Assures Full Support to India in Fight Against Terrorism in High-Level Defence Meeting
In a key meeting held today, Japan has assured India of full support in its fight against terrorism.
1 min
Odia contractors warn govt of massive protest
The All Odisha Contractors Welfare Association (AOCWA) on Monday served an ultimatum to the state government saying they will launch a statewide agitation if the demands of the association are not fulfilled within one month.
1 min
AITUC gheraoes District Labour Office
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), unit here staged a gherao at the office of the Divisional Labour Commissioner.
1 min
Be more active in public interaction: Mamata tells party MLAs
The removal followed controversy over calling the site a \"dham\" and allegations of using leftover Puri temple timber
4 mins
Metro runs 40 services on purple line from Monday
In a move to enhance commuter convenience, Metro Railway, Kolkata has announced an increase in the number of services on the Purple Line between Joka and Majerhat starting Monday, 5 May 2025.
1 min
Five persons, including father and two sons die in two separate road mishaps
Five persons, including two youths who cleared this year's Madhyamik examination and their father died in two separate incidents of road accidents in the eastern part of Kolkata and Howrah district respectively.
1 min
Two die, two critical in Ultadanga flyover crash
Two young men lost their lives and two others were critically injured early Monday morning in a high-speed motorcycle crash on the Ultadanga flyover, reigniting concerns about reckless driving in Kolkata.
1 min
Bolangir Continues To Report Highest Absentee Examinees
Bolangir district continues to top in students abstaining from the matriculation examination, results to which were declared a few days ago.
1 min
Domestic help held for raping mother, minor daughter
The Commissionerate Police here arrested a domestic help for allegedly sexually assaulting the house owner's wife and minor daughter, an officer said.
1 min
Tribals Oppose Survey Work at Daringbadi
Tribals held a meeting at Bijali village in Daringbadi block and vowed to oppose any kind of survey work undertaken by the Geological Survey of India without seeking the approval of the gram sabha.
1 min
Naveen Reconstitutes Party Organization
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has constituted the party's Political Affairs Committee (PAC), predominantly comprising of 'loyalists' who remained silent even during the turmoil that had taken place after the 2024 electoral debacle.
2 mins
Mining-Led Growth Key to Inclusive Development of State: Experts
The mining sector, particularly bauxite, iron ore, and coal represent Odisha's greatest strength and can drive investments, employment.
2 mins
Digha Temple row: Sacred wood from Puri temple was not used
The row over the signage 'Jagannath Dham' at the newly inaugurated temple in Digha and allegations regarding the use of surplus neem wood from the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri appeared to ebb on Monday with Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan clarifying that no sacred neem wood from the Nabakalebar ceremony of Puri Jagannath Temple was used for the idols installed in Digha temple.
2 mins
CM Unveils 340 Projects Worth Rs 1155 Crore in Keonjhar District
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday unveiled 340 projects at a cost of Rs 1155 crore in his home district of Keonjhar.
1 min
Fresh smoke scare at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital; patients evacuated
Panic struck again on Monday at Kerala's Kozhikode Medical College Hospital as smoke was detected on the sixth floor of the emergency block.
1 min
K'taka govt committed to increasing the Almatti Dam height again
In what can once again trigger trouble with neighboring Tamil Nadu, Karnataka is doing everything it can to increase the height of Almatti Dam to 524 meters and make full use of its share of water.
1 min
EPS Slams DMK Govt Over Arrest of AIADMK MLA, Party Functionaries
Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), on Monday came down heavily on the DMK government after the arrest of AIADMK MLA S. Ravi and several party functionaries.
1 min
'We don't want NEP based on Sanskrit upholding varnashrama'
MK Stalin's govt has been opposing NEP, terming it as a tool of Hindi imposition
1 min
Sonu Nigam faces the music for his outburst linking Kannada & terrorism
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam nastily linked Kannada fans’ demand for a Kannada song to Pahalgam terrorism and is now facing the music from the state film industry for his \"illogical\" outburst after the Kannada Film Industry ‘banned’ him.
1 min
Highway Projects Will Change the Face of Telangana, Says Nitin Gadkari
Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari today promised to improve road infrastructure in Telangana so that any part of the state can be reached from Hyderabad within five hours.
1 min
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes up Scheduled Caste census ahead of giving internal quota
Karnataka is reworking its census of scheduled castes from today to collect population data of all SC subcastes and this new data will be used to ensure fair internal reservations among scheduled castes.
1 min
Major fire at gate of Mahakaleshwar temple
A major fire erupted at one of the gates of the world-famous Mahakaleshwar Temple at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Monday afternoon.
1 min
Opp spreading confusion over Waqf awareness programme
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday addressed a joint press conference here, condemning the alleged confusion being spread by the opposition among the Muslim community regarding the Waqf Board awareness campaign.
1 min
Jharkhand Govt Finding Tough To Crack The FDI Nut, But At Least It's Started Hammering
The Jharkhand government's efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) may not have yielded immediate results, but the state's recent international outreach signals the beginning of a serious, strategic engagement with the global investment landscape.
1 min
Allahabad High Court closes case related to Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
A Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court closed the case related to the purported British citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
1 min
Impossible to Pay Women ₹2100 Under Laadki Bahin Yojana
Maharashtra's Minister for Social Justice, Minister and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said here on Monday that given the prevalent fund crunch, it would not be possible to increase the monthly payment to women under the Laadki Bahin Yojana (my beloved sister scheme) from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100, promised in the election manifesto of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
1 min
Apex Court to Hear Challenge to Waqf Amendment Act on 15 May
I do not want to reserve any judgment or interim order at this stage: CJI Khanna
1 min
Message of Peace: India Sending Holy Relics of the Buddha to Viet Nam
The Holy Relics—precious corporeal remains of Gautama Buddha—will journey from the sacred soil of India to the land of the rising dragon, Viet Nam, in a profound gesture of peace, unity, and shared spiritual heritage.
1 min
Heat on us
As summer sets in, a familiar spectre returns to the Indian subcontinent: the brutal, unrelenting heat.
2 mins
Breaking Ranks
In times of war, unity is often considered a strategic asset.
2 mins
Indo-Pak Ties Can Never Be Normal
Major terrorist strikes, at regular intervals, have pushed Indo-Pakistan ties to rock bottom.
4 mins
Tasks Before South Korea's Leader
The presidential campaign season has officially begun in South Korea.
4 mins
Patanjali's 'Bronchom' offers hope against microplastic-induced lung damage, finds study
Patanjali's Bronchom: Scientists are now uncovering the disturbing impact of microplastics on human health.
1 min
BJP's Sambit Patra Meets Kuki MLAs in Manipur Amid Push for Restoration of Government
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and North East in-charge Sambit Patra visited Churachandpur district in Manipur to meet Kuki community leaders, including two influential MLAs and civil society representatives.
1 min
SC seeks fresh CFSL report on audio tapes alleging ex Manipur CM's role in ethnic violence
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) to file a fresh report on the authenticity of certain leaked audio tapes allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in instigating ethnic violence in the state.
1 min
Couple, 3 daughters burnt alive as 6-storey building catches fire in UP's Kanpur
Five members of a family were charred to death when a six-storey building caught fire in Premnagar area under Chamanganj police station in the city.
1 min
Assam Panchayat polls: Campaigning for 2nd phase ends
Chief Minister Sarma announced that the BJP-led NDA in the state has secured as many as 325 seats unopposed in the Panchayat elections.
2 mins
Won't spare internal enemies praising Pakistan: Himanta at election rallies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sounded a warning on individuals allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans or expressing support for the neighbouring country, calling them \"internal enemies\" of the nation.
1 min
Pahalgam attack will not be allowed to derail J-K's development
CM Omar Abdullah called upon all departments to concentrate on delivery and accountability
2 mins
Israel Plans to Capture All of Gaza Under New Plan
Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that if implemented would vastly expand Israel's operations in the Palestinian territory and likely bring fierce international opposition.
1 min
Veterans light flame as the Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of WWII liberation
World War II veterans watched military aircraft fly over a central Dutch town Monday as the Netherlands marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation by Allied troops from Nazi German occupation.
2 mins
Iran's Top Diplomat in Pakistan to Mediate Kashmir Tensions
Abbas Araghchi's visit was the first by a foreign dignitary since tensions flared in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre
2 mins
Romania's hard-right candidate will face a pro-EU reformist in presidential runoff
After decisively winning the most votes in Romania's first-round presidential election redo, hard-right nationalist George Simion will face a pro-Western reformist in a pivotal runoff in two weeks that could reshape the European Union and NATO member country's geopolitical direction.
1 min
Trump's trade demands go beyond tariffs to target perceived unfair practices
The Trump administration says the sweeping tariffs it unveiled April 2, then postponed for 90 days, have a simple goal: Force other countries to drop their trade barriers to American goods.
1 min
India's cotton yarn industry poised for 9pc growth in 2025-26: Report
A rebound in exports and favourable domestic demand are expected to drive India's cotton yarn industry to a 7-9 per cent revenue growth in the current financial year, up from a modest 2-4 per cent growth in the previous financial year, according to a Crisil report released on Monday.
1 min
India's Mineral Production Surges to All-Time High in 2024-25
The production of key minerals such as iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite and lead in the country have recorded a robust growth in financial year 2024-25 after reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Mines on Monday.
1 min
Indian Stock Market Closes Higher; Adani Group Shares Surge
The Indian equity markets opened the week with strong gains on Monday, supported by a rally in Adani Group stocks and strength in select auto and banking shares.
2 mins
India's Startup Hiring Surges 32 Percent, Sustainable Growth, New Focus: Report
India's startup ecosystem is experiencing a significant surge, with hiring up 32 percent year-on-year, signaling a strategic pivot towards sustainable and innovation-led scaling, according to a report on Monday.
1 min
Govt moving ahead with IDBI Bank disinvestment plan in current fiscal
The government's disinvestment plan for IDBI Bank, as part of the broader strategy to monetise assets through stake sales during the current financial year, is progressing in accordance with the normal schedule, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Secretary Arunish Chawla has said.
1 min
Investors looking at Q4FY25 earnings, US Fed policy, Indo-Pak geopolitical tensions, foreign capital inflows
Some positive progress in the U.S.-India trade negotiations were palpable recently.
2 mins
Sitharaman Offers Opportunities for ADB to Pilot New Innovations
Kanda expressed ADB's full support to India's development priorities, guided by PM Modi
1 min
Mahindra & Mahindra Q4 FY25 net profit up by 20 per cent at ₹3,295 crore
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) posted a 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in its consolidated net profit for Q4FY25, reaching Rs 3,295 crore, while revenue from operations increased by 20 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 42,599 crore.
2 mins
'I like fielding more than batting': Rinku Singh
After delivering a match-defining performance on the field to help Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pip Rajasthan Royals by a solitary run to help the defending champions stay alive in the race to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs, Rinku Singh revealed that fielding pumps him up even more than batting, despite him being under an injury cloud following his final over exploits.
1 min
IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer thrives while Rishabh Pant struggles
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer, who was bought for over Rs 25 crore, has enjoyed a campaign to remember.
2 mins
Ponting reveals Iyer's tactical masterstroke behind PBKS' win over LSG
Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has revealed that it was captain Shreyas Iyer's decision to sacrifice himself and promote Josh Inglis to No.3 during their IPL 2025, clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Dharamsala on Sunday.
3 mins
IPL: Gujarat Titans Aim to Halt Mumbai Indians' Dominant Run
MI will fancy their chances of extending their winning run to seven matches and climb to top of the points table
3 mins
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