The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 07, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 07, 2025
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May 07, 2025
'India's water will now only flow in India's favour', PM Modi asserts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reassured that \"now India's water will flow in India's favour.\"
1 min
India Climbs 3 Spots in Human Development Index with Highest AI Skills Penetration
India climbed three spots in the Human Development Index (HDI) to 130, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Civil defence drill announced in 244 vulnerable districts
Preparedness exercise
1 min
IAF Issues NOTAM for Massive Drill Near IB in Rajasthan
The Indian Air Force is engaging in a major day and night exercise along with the International Border between India and Pakistan, in Rajasthan.
1 min
India Rejects OIC Statement on Pahalgam Attack, Calls It Absurd
India on Tuesday rejected the statement from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the Pahalgam terror attack, saying the 'absurd' statement issued at the behest of Pakistan refuses to recognise the facts of the assault and its cross-border linkages.
1 min
SMS-I of RSP sets new record
The Steel Melting Shop-I (SMS-I) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has set a new record by achieving its highest-ever sequence of 31 heats in continuous casting machine-I on 30 April, 2025.
2 mins
Job fair empowers diploma graduates
Kolkata is set to host the \"Mega Job Fair 2025\" on 9-10 May at the Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology (GMIT), offering over 500 job opportunities for diploma holders from the 2020-2025 batches.
1 min
Minority group urges CM to act on Budget allocation
With the buzz around the Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre (JDCC) swirling not just across West Bengal but even in neighbouring states, the United Guardian Council (UGC), a joint platform of non-political mass organisations representing minority communities, has stepped forward with a heartfelt appeal to chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
1 min
Siliguri gears up for nation-wide mock drill
Siliguri and other North Bengal districts will participate in a civil defence mock drill as part of a nationwide exercise across 244 border districts, aiming to test emergency preparedness
2 mins
Double engine govt, a double failure: OPCC chief
OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das addressed a Samvidhan Banchao Samavesh here and called upon every Indian to save the Constitution which, he alleged, is in danger.
1 min
Civil defence mock drills from today
Civil defence mock drills will be conducted from Wednesday across 12 districts of the state including the state capital Bhubaneswar.
3 mins
Twenty Passengers Injured in Bus Mishap
At least 20 passengers sustained injuries when the bus in which they were traveling skidded off the road and plunged into a waterlogged ditch near the Nuniajodi bridge close to Budhabalanga River in the outskirts of the town on Tuesday.
1 min
People decry low fund allocation to RGH
People here are dismayed over the meager allocation of Rs 627 crore by the government for the development of the Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) at a time when other hospitals have been provided bigger amounts.
1 min
Puri Airport Will Give New Momentum to Economic Growth: CM Majhi
The proposed Greenfield Shree Jagannath Airport at Puri will be developed on 1,164 acres, which includes around 68 acres of forest and 221.48 acres of private land at a cost of Rs 5,631 crore, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.
1 min
State moves to ensure foolproof fire safety measures in Govt. healthcare institutes
The state government has made a provision of Rs.300 crore for ensuring fire safety in Government-run healthcare institutions right from medical college hospitals to dispensaries in the village level.
1 min
1000 High-Yielding Cows Inducted Under Go-Palan Yojana
The Go-Palan Yojana (GPY) under the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana (MKY) has resulted in around 1000 high milk-yielding cows being inducted into the state in the last three months.
1 min
Russian Embassy Invites Naveen
The Russian Embassy in Delhi has invited the son of legendary Biju Patnaik and BJD president Naveen Patnaik for the Victory Day celebrations on 9 May where it will honor Biju Patnaik for his valiant role in helping the Soviet Red Army in the battle of Stalingrad against Nazi Germany in the early 1940s.
1 min
Poacher held with country-made gun and tiger nails
The forest officials of Similipal Tiger Reserve's South Wildlife Division on Tuesday arrested a poacher and seized a country-made gun, four tiger nails from him.
1 min
CM Majhi asks Mamata to refrain from using 'Jagannath Dham' for the Digha temple
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday requested his West Bengal counterpart to refrain from using the term 'Jagannath Dham' in its official naming, communication and promotional materials for the recently established Jagannath Temple at Digha.
1 min
Three Karnataka cities, including Bengaluru to join nationwide mock drills
Three cities in Karnataka will be holding mock defence drills on Wednesday as part of the nationwide preparatory exercises to prepare for any eventuality after the central government gave a free hand to the Indian armed forces to engage with Pakistan after terrorists it backed massacred 26 innocent tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir last month.
1 min
K'taka Jail Warden Suspended for His Abusive Video Criticising Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Police Department on Tuesday suspended a jail warden for his abusive video against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for allegedly raising his (Siddaramaiah) hand at a senior police officer during a Congress convention.
1 min
Today's kids are blessed with parents backing their aspiration to shine in sports
Be it the likes of Viabhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old boy who scored the fastest century in the ongoing IPL or the spinners in an IPL match, who are carving a name for themselves with their exceptional sporting skills, it is mainly because of the keen interest and encouragement that they received from their parents.
2 mins
Kerala court awards life imprisonment to Priyaranjan in Adisekhar murder case, imposes fine of ₹10 lakh
The Thiruvananthapuram Additional District and Sessions Court VI on Tuesday awarded rigorous life imprisonment to Poovachal native Priyaranjan for the murder of a Class 10 student.
1 min
CBI Court Convicts Ex-K'taka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy
This verdict will lead to the BJP MLA's immediate disqualification from the Karnataka Assembly
2 mins
Desperate AIADMK-BJP alliance crass opportunism, betrayal of TN: MK Stalin
Keeping the heat on the AIADMK-BJP alliance, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday debunked it as a coalition formed out of frustration due to successive electoral defeats in utter desperation.
2 mins
Fadnavis Welcomes SC Order To Hold Maha Local Body Polls
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court order to hold local body and municipal polls in the state within four months, which had been stalled since 2022, due to legal battles regarding reservation for other backward classes.
1 min
Portion of food joint of alleged love jihad mastermind demolished
Teams of the Bhopal District Administration and police demolished a major portion of the 'Club 90's' Restaurant allegedly built on an encroached land late Monday evening.
1 min
Apex Court Stays Jail Term Awarded to Baran MLA in Gun-Threat Case
In a sigh of relief to the ruling BJP legislator from Anta (Baran), the Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court's verdict of dismissal of the MLA's appeal against a 3-year jail term slapped by a lower court in a criminal case.
1 min
Union Carbide waste disposal begins at Pithampur plant
The final process of incinerating the last remaining 307 tonnes of waste from the now defunct Union Carbide factory, Bhopal, began at a private incineration facility at Pithampur industrial area near Indore on 5 May, 2025.
1 min
MP to conduct civil defence mock drills in five districts
In compliance with the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Civil Defence mock drills will be conducted in five districts of Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni in Madhya Pradesh from 4 p.m. on 7 May.
1 min
Spike in spy calls in border areas of Rajasthan, police warn locals of stern action
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack, border areas in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer are witnessing a surge in suspected spy calls.
1 min
Kharge writes to PM Modi, offers three suggestions on caste census
He cited media reports to claim that a warning was received three days prior to the attack
2 mins
Flickering memory
I was born in a quiet province where farming and logging were the lifeblood of our people.
2 mins
Stark divide
The Australian electorate has spoken decisively. In what can only be described as a stunning political outcome, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labour government has secured a commanding second term, expanding its majority in Parliament and defying the global trend of incumbent fatigue.
4 mins
Pakistan Politics Must Dent Military Influence
On 22 April, 26 tourists from different parts of India, including one Nepali, were brutally killed by terrorists near Pahalgam, India.
4 mins
Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Wall...
It is one thing to revel in the fact that you have become the world's policeman. It is another thing altogether to enforce that policing role upon the world.
3 mins
Poll panel holds talks with Mayawati for better understanding of issues
The Election Commission of India on Tuesday held talks with Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati as part of its initiative to promote greater and regular engagement with various stakeholders, including political parties, the poll panel said in a statement.
1 min
Major bureaucratic reshuffle in Manipur as 13 IAS officers transferred amid President's rule
In a major administrative change, the Manipur government has transferred 13 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across various departments, marking one of the most wide-ranging bureaucratic reshuffles in the state under the President rule.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh government all set to adopt DBFOO model to buy cheaper power
In a significant step toward energy self-reliance, the Uttar Pradesh government approved purchase of 1,500 MW power from a 1,600 MW thermal project through a 25-year bid under the DBFOO (Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate) model.
1 min
Assam extends financial aid to victims of Pahalgam terror attack
In a gesture of solidarity and empathy, the Assam Cabinet has approved financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the 26 individuals who lost their lives in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Nationwide civil defence drill after 54 years: UP fully prepared
A total of 19 districts in the state have been identified for participation in this nationwide exercise
2 mins
'Akhilesh has impaired memory': Jaiveer Singh on SP chief's demand for all-party meet instead of mock drills
Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh on Tuesday said that Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has diminished memory after the latter suggested that instead of conducting mock drills, the Union government should hold an all-party meet.
1 min
Himanta accuses Gogoi of taking youths to Pak, exposing them to radicalisation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, launched a blistering attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of taking a group of 90 Indian youths to Pakistan under false pretences and exposing them to potential radicalisation.
1 min
Alberta's Premier Proposes Referendum on Separation from Canada
The premier of Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta said Monday she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada next year if a citizen-led petition reaches the required number of signatures.
1 min
Israeli Plan to Seize the Gaza Strip Is Met With Alarm
An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip and expand the military operation has alarmed many in the region.
1 min
Flight operations at four Moscow airports temporarily suspended due to Ukrainian drone attack
Russian forces intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones fired at almost a dozen regions of Russia, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Tuesday, in an attack that forced all four airports around Moscow to temporarily suspend flights.
1 min
Friedrich Merz's chancellor bid fails in German parliament
Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes, while surprisingly, he only received 310
2 mins
Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections
Bangladesh's ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections.
1 min
Romania Appoints Interim PM After Coalition's Defeat in Presidential Race
Romania's interim president appointed a new prime minister on Tuesday, a day after Marcel Ciolacu stepped down following the failure of his coalition's candidate to make the runoff in a rerun of the presidential election.
1 min
Zelestra inks 39 MW solar-wind hybrid power purchase pact with SPB to cut CO2 emissions by 57.6 MT annually
Zelestra, a global leader in multi-technology renewable energy production, firmed up a green energy alliance with Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (SPB), a leading player in India's pulp and paper manufacturing sector for over six decades and one of the nation's foremost vertically integrated producers of pulp, power, paper, and paperboard solutions.
2 mins
Indian Stock Markets End Lower Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday, as escalating geopolitical tensions dampened investor sentiment and triggered broad-based selling across sectors.
1 min
We're not just connecting villages; we're connecting futures: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, on Tuesday, inaugurated Bharat Telecom 2025, an event which plays a significant role in India's vision to become a global hub for telecom manufacturing, services, and exports.
1 min
Union Bank's purchase of Rs 7.25 cr book authored by former Chief Economic Adviser Subramanian faces Congress heat
The Congress on Tuesday took serious exception to what it said was the manner in which Union Bank of India, Public sector lender, paid about Rs 7.25 crore to purchase nearly 2,00,000 copies of a book India@100 authored by former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian.
2 mins
India Poised to Replace Japan as World's Fourth Largest Economy This Year: IMF
India is poised to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025 with the country's nominal GDP rising to $4,187.017 billion during the year to surpass Japan's GDP pegged at $4,186.431 billion, according to the IMF's World Economic Outlook report.
1 min
Reliance Consumer Products likely to be spun off as separate entity
Reliance Consumer Products, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) division of Reliance Retail, will be spun off into a separate entity, senior company officials told media persons.
1 min
FTA with UK to unlock massive opportunities, boost trade
Zero duty on 99 pc of Indian exports; social security contribution exemption for Indian workers
2 mins
India's Data Protection and Digital Privacy Act (DPDPA) Is Transforming the Way Businesses Handle Data Privacy and Engage with Legal Technology. Importantly, Non-Compliance with the DPDPA Can Lead to Penalties Ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 250 Crore (or Two Per Cent of Global Annual Turnover, Whichever Is Higher).
Years ago, the understanding of legal technology in India was limited to contract law, document automation, e-discovery, and litigation management.
5 mins
Bangar Highlights DC's Poor Opening Batting Run
After Delhi Capitals (DC) washout against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar raised concerns over the franchise's misfiring openers, saying it is a \"danger sign\" for any T20 team.
2 mins
Last season with KKR has helped me improve a lot, says Harshit Rana
One of the key players in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad, Harshit Rana stated that the last season with the defending Indian Premier League champions had helped him in developing his bowling prowess.
1 min
KKR aim to keep playoffs dream alive against wounded Chennai
Facing a must-win situation, defending champions have their task cut out against CSK who have nothing to lose
3 mins
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Publisher: The Statesman Net Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Statesman is one of India’s oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata, Bhuvneshwar, Siliguri and Delhi editions.
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