The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 08, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 08, 2025
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In this issue
May 08, 2025
Centre calls all-party meet
In the wake of Operation Sindoor, a tri-service military action targeting nine high-value terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Thursday at 11 a.m. to brief the nation's political leadership on the strategic strikes.
1 min
Four children among 15 killed, 57 injured as Pakistan targets civilians in Poonch
A 7-year-old girl, a 10-year-old boy, and two other minors were among at least fifteen people killed in indiscriminate artillery shelling by Pakistan Army on the civilian areas of the border district of Poonch on Wednesday while more than 57 people were injured.
1 min
CBI Chief Gets One-Year Extension for Want of Consensus on Successor
The central government on Wednesday extended by one year the tenure of CBI director Praveen Sood after no consensus on his successor could be reached.
1 min
Sindoor Spilled, Justice Served: PM Modi chose code name to avenge Pahalgam massacre
Sindoor, a symbol of marriage and purity, was the focal point of Operation Sindoor carried out by the armed forces to avenge the death of 26 tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
1 min
India Will Retaliate If Pak Decides To Escalate: Doval
India is believed to have told friendly nations that it did not want to escalate the situation after carrying out missile attacks on terrorists' hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), but is ready to retaliate if the neighboring country decides to escalate.
1 min
PM Calls Off Three-Nation European Tour in Wake of Escalating India-Pak Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called off his scheduled three-nation European tour following Operation Sindoor against terror camps in Pakistan, a source said on Wednesday.
1 min
Will wrap up tensions if India backs down: Pakistan defence minister
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the current tensions and escalated confrontation between India and Pakistan can come to a halt only if New Delhi backs out of its aggressive position.
1 min
Dy Speaker reviews project works in Sundargarh
Speaker of Odisha and MLA Talsara Shankar Bhoi different development works undertaken in the district and emphasized timely completion of projects.
1 min
Cleanliness drive at Serampore
A mega cleanliness drive and awareness programme was initiated on Wednesday by Hooghly district magistrate Mukta Arya at a district and sub-divisional level from Serampore court compound.
1 min
Demand Grows for Chandannagore Being Declared Heritage City
The residents of Chandannagar have urged the State Heritage Commission to declare the city as a heritage one.
1 min
TPSODL Issues Notices to 1229 for Power Line Encroachments
TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has issued 1,229 notices to individuals and establishments for unauthorized constructions under or dangerously close to overhead electricity lines across its operational areas in Southern Odisha.
1 min
HC Stay on Supernumerary Appointments in Upper Primary
SC did not intervene in the state govt's decision to create supernumerary posts in upper primary section
1 min
Man gets 20 years jail for raping a minor
The Additional District and Session Judge Fast Track special Court under POCSO Act in Baripada Santosh Kumar Nayak on Wednesday sentenced one Rabinarayan Bhuyan to 20 years rigorous imprisonment after holding him guilty of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl.
1 min
MLA Kadraka Joins Locals Protest Against Check Dam
Residents of Rayagada district are up in arms over a check dam constructed on the Nagabali River, alleging that it will deprive downstream villages of essential water for domestic use and effluents discharged from a local industry will pollute the water.
1 min
Russia Honors Biju Patnaik, Unveils Memorial Plaque
Russia on Wednesday paid tribute to legendary Biju Patnaik by unveiling a memorial plaque in his honour at its embassy in New Delhi in the presence of his son Naveen Patnaik.
1 min
Naveen picks retired officer as additional political secy
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday appointed retired bureaucrat Ajit Kumar Mishra as Additional Political Secretary to party president Naveen Patnaik.
1 min
Dy CM Parida flags rising trend of mental health issues
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida expressed concern over the rise of mental health issues among students and youth.
2 mins
Three new Ayush Hospitals to be set up in state: CM
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced that the government has decided to set up three integrated AYUSH hospitals.
1 min
Protests at BPSL gate against liquidation order
With loss of livelihood looming large following the Supreme Court order rejecting the insolvency resolution plan by JSW Steel, thousands of people on Wednesday staged a protest in front of the Bhushan Power and Steel plant gate here.
1 min
Mukhyamantri Buses to ply across the state
The state cabinet approved a proposal to implement the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) across the state to strengthen the existing rural connectivity and connect with all important business centers, educational and medical hubs.
1 min
Stalin Leads TN Support for Operation Sindoor
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday led the state in rallying behind the country's armed forces following the successful pre-dawn launch of 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan and PoK.
1 min
Telangana Stands With the Indian Army: Revanth Reddy
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy will lead a rally expressing solidarity with the Indian Army tomorrow following Operation Sindoor.
1 min
I feel proud as an Indian: Pahalgam victim's daughter on Operation Sindoor
Arathi R Menon, daughter of N Ramachandran who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22, expressed pride in India's Operation Sindoor, calling it a fitting response to terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Speaking from Kochi, she said the strike brought relief and a sense of justice, though no action could ever compensate for her loss. Arathi, who was with her parents and twin sons during the attack, praised the Indian armed forces for their courage and precision. She said the name 'Operation Sindoor' was apt, as terrorists had taken the sindoor from many women, including her mother.
1 min
Indian Army did justice to the martyrs and their families killed in Pahalgam: Former Defence Minister AK Antony
Senior Congress leader and former Defence Minister AK Antony expressed his solidarity with the Indian armed forces and called for unwavering support for the army in its fight against terrorism.
1 min
K'taka: Pahalgam victims' families happy with Operation Sindoor
The retaliatory strike of the Indian armed forces, killing scores of terrorists and smashing their training centers in PoK and Pakistan, is for the relatives of the tourists slain in the Pahalgam terror strike the absolute necessary step that brings a sort of closure for them.
1 min
K'taka Politicians Extend Full Support to Operation Sindoor
Terror has no place in our land. India will respond with strength and unity: CM Siddaramaiah
1 min
Prime Minister Modi briefs Prez Murmu on Operation Sindoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and briefed her on Operation Sindoor, a bold and tightly coordinated military action in which Indian armed forces struck multiple high-value terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
1 min
Cutting Across Party Lines Bihar Leaders Express Solidarity With the Indian Army
Cutting across party affiliations, leaders in Bihar hailed Indian armed forces for successfully executing 'Operation Sindoor', dismantling terrorist camps in Pakistan.
1 min
In talks with Jaishankar, Japan foreign minister backs fair probe to punish Pahalgam guilty
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday had a telephone talk with his Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi, with the latter advocating \"that fair investigation and punishment of offenders of this (Pahalgam) terrorist attack are important.
1 min
20 Maoists neutralised as Amit Shah's mission 2026 accelerates in Chhattisgarh
Security forces in Chhattisgarh have dealt a major blow to Left Wing Extremism (LWE), neutralising over 20 Maoists in a high intensity operation that took place in the dense forests along the borders of southern Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
1 min
Op Sindoor: Congress Applies Pause to Scheduled Party Programmes
The Congress on Wednesday decided to pause all its scheduled party programmes including Samvidhan Bachao rallies, Party general secretary K.C. Venugopal said.
1 min
Operation Sindoor: India destroys 9 terror camps in 25 minutes
In a matter of 25 minutes, Operation Sindoor, a joint operation carried out by the India Armed Forces, razed out nine terrorist camps housed in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
2 mins
Political leaders across political spectrum rally around 'Operation Sindoor'
Political leaders across the political spectrum on Wednesday rallied around to laud 'Operation Sindoor', under which Indian forces targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK.
1 min
Ramping up
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a crucial directive to all states and Union Territories, emphasising the need to enhance civil defence mechanisms.
2 mins
Humane battles
The decision by Israel's security cabinet to intensify its military offensive in Gaza and seize territorial control marks a dangerous and deeply troubling shift.
2 mins
Trade unions mobilizing workers for modernization
The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.
2 mins
More Chicanery
Islamabad has all along played the duplicitous act of fanning terrorism across its borders. It seeks to flex its muscle with the undue leverage that regional dissonance and discord affords it. From supporting violent insurgent groups based on sectarian considerations in Iran, to deadly groups loyal to Islamabad in Afghanistan, to virtually any grouping willing to create mayhem in India — anything goes for Pakistan
4 mins
Blame Technology for Break-Up of Families
Over the past several decades, the US and many other countries around the world, even India in recent years, have been undergoing a transformation from family-oriented societies into individualistic ones.
5 mins
Trump Risks Falling into 'Airpower' Trap
In the first 100 days of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has shown a willingness to lean on airpower when his administration decides that military force is necessary abroad.
5 mins
NE CMs Laud Operation Sindoor Amid India-Pak Tension
Chief ministers from northeast India have voiced emphatic support for Operation Sindoor, a bold cross-border strike launched by the Indian armed forces on 7 May targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
1 min
CM Yogi directs DGP to bolster security amid 'Operation Sindoor'
In light of \"Operation Sindoor\", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the state DGP to ensure the safety of the citizens of the state and protect the state's vital installations.
1 min
Revenge of my husband's death completed today with Operation Sindoor: Shubham's wife
Shubham Dwivedi's wife Anshanya, while giving her first reaction on 'Operation Sindoor' said the country's revenge of her husband's death was completed today.
1 min
My first priority as CM is to serve the people: Manik Saha
Centre has placed the state in the Zone B category, enabling it to receive incentives, which will help locally produced goods compete in the market
6 mins
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month.
1 min
Senior Cardinal Urges Conclave Voters to Pick a Pope Who Seeks Unity Ahead of Secret Voting Ritual
With all the pomp, drama, and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a morning Mass before opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith's 2,000-year history.
1 min
World Leaders Urge India, Pakistan To Explore Diplomacy To Defuse Tensions
The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India & Pakistan, says UN secretary general Antonio Guterres; I hope it ends quickly, says Donald Trump
3 mins
US Supreme Court Allows Trump Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
1 min
Trump Says Only 21 Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza Now Believed to Be Alive
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living.
1 min
'Operation Sindoor' brings uncertainty to Indian Stock Market, UK-India FTA offers promising avenue
The 'Operation Sindoor' has had its toll on the Indian capital markets.
1 min
India emerges as $24 billion opportunity in global climate adaptation and resilience market
Amid a projected global surge in demand for climate adaptation and resilience solutions -- estimated to reach between $0.5 and $1.3 trillion by 2030 -- India has emerged as a standout market, offering a $24 billion investment opportunity, a new report said on Wednesday.
1 min
Bank of Baroda Releases FY25 and Q4 Financial Performance
Bank of Baroda has announced its financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2025, highlighting a strong performance and robust asset quality.
1 min
Paytm Delivers Profitability Breakthrough in Q4, Brokerages Raise Targets
Paytm (One97 Communications Limited) has delivered a solid operational turnaround in Q4 FY25, achieving profitability at the EBITDA before ESOP level -- a significant milestone in its path to sustained profits.
1 min
Sensex, Nifty End Higher Post 'Operation Sindoor'
The Sensex closed up 105 points (0.13 per cent) at 80,746, and the Nifty gained 0.14 per cent to finish at 24,414, reclaiming the 24,400 level
1 min
Indian Aluminium Sector to Stay Resilient Amidst Global Trade Shifts
Indian primary aluminium manufacturers are projected to remain in a healthy profitable state for this fiscal year, countering global trade headwinds, including the recent hike in US tariffs on aluminium imports, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.
1 min
Godrej Consumer Q4 Profit Jumps 65 Per Cent To ₹432 Crore
Godrej Consumer Products has reported a 65 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 432.10 crore on a 6.3 per cent increase in net sales to Rs 3,577.81 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with Q4 FY24, the company officially announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Centuries of Odia voices
It is not an easy task to bring the whole gamut of literature written in a state into one volume, a task that the volume under review does.
2 mins
Leadership Simplified
Ravi Kant has been the CEO and MD of Tata Motors, on the board of Philips India and in various other senior positions in India's corporate life.
3 mins
Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket With Immediate Effect
Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.
2 mins
KIYG: Gritty Ayush inspires Bihar to Sepak Takraw silver
It was a day of mixed emotions for Ayush Kumar, who showcased remarkable grit and determination as part of the Bihar team that underlined its rising stature in Sepak Takraw by clinching the men's team silver after going down 1-2 to powerhouse Manipur in a tantalising final of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 on Tuesday.
1 min
With play-offs at stake, DC aim for course correction vs Punjab Kings
Currently at 5th, Delhi will hope to shake off a dismal run of form and boost their chances for the knockout stage
3 mins
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