The Statesman Delhi - March 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - March 20, 2025
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In this issue
March 20, 2025
'Without firing a bullet': Rajnath Singh on Tawang's integration and revocation of Article 370
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India has emerged as a strong and organised nation, commanding attention on global platforms.
1 min
ASEAN defence ministers' meet: India reaffirms commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation
India reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism at the 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.
1 min
Telecom service providers blacklist 1,150 entities, disconnect over 18.8 lakh resources
Telecom service providers have blacklisted 1,150 entities/individuals and disconnected more than 18.8 lakh resources, the government said on Wednesday, as it aims to further control the spread of spam calls and messages.
1 min
Tariffs, sanctions a reality in today's world: EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday acknowledged that tariffs and sanctions have become a reality in the present global world order and various countries use them to protect their own economic interests.
1 min
Earth missed you: Prez, PM welcome astronauts
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to earth safely after their Crew 9 Dragon Spacecraft splashdown safely off the coast of Florida.
1 min
Tharoor praises PM's stance on Ukraine war
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising the need for a diplomatic solution.
2 mins
Collector Issues Order to Prevent Demolition of Aurangzeb's Tomb
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District Collector issued prohibitory orders on Wednesday for additional security to be provided to Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district (formerly known as Aurangabad) of Maharashtra.
1 min
Another false case reflects Centre's desperation to frame Jain: AAP
After the registration of an FIR against former Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain by the ACB, the AAP called it another false case that reflects Centre's desperation to frame the AAP leader in.
1 min
NSD's Adirang Mahotsav Begins Tomorrow in City
The National School of Drama (NSD) is set to host the seventh edition of Adirang Mahotsav 2025, a grand celebration of the rich and diverse art, culture, and heritage of India's tribal communities, from March 21 to 23, in the national capital.
1 min
MCD to act tough against non-compliant bulk waste generators
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday announced that it would take strong action against bulk waste generators (BWGs).
1 min
AAP, BJP Councillors Create Ruckus on Last Day of MCD's Budget Session
The last day of the budget session on Wednesday of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) ended in chaos amid heated exchanges between the AAP and BJP councillors.
1 min
Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, organises week-long 'Joy of Giving' collection drive
In an endeavor to pay a meaningful tribute to its esteemed founder Dr Rajni Kumar on her 102 birth anniversary, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, organised a week-long heartfelt collection drive from March 1 to 6, 2025.
1 min
Sachdeva hails ACB's FIR against Jain in CCTV case, says more scams likely to be exposed
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has welcomed the registration of an FIR by the Anti Corruption Branch Delhi (ACB) against AAP leader and former Minister Satyendar Jain in the case regarding CCTV installation.
1 min
FIR against Satyendar Jain validates Congress charge of corruption: Yadav
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Wednesday welcomed the registration of an FIR against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case involving a Rs 571-crore CCTV project, stating that it validates the grand old party's charge.
1 min
CM & LG Inspect Drain-Cleaning Work to Prevent Waterlogging
In a bid to ensure people do not face water logging issues, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta along with PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday inspected cleaning work at Sunehri Pul drain near Lodhi Road.
1 min
Out on bail, Satyendra Jain now booked for graft in CCTV project
The Anti Corruption Branch of the Delhi government has booked former minister Satyendra Jain in the Arvind Kerjriwal government in a case of corruption in the Rs 571-crore CCTV project, an official said on Wednesday.
1 min
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik's exhibition draws warm response
The much-anticipated solo exhibition by world-renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, \"Nature's Fury: Sand and Beyond,\" opened to an overwhelming response at Galleria VSB, Square One Mall, Saket, New Delhi.
1 min
Cops' swift action renews traders' faith, says Kapoor
Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor, who happens to be a local trader, has lauded the Delhi Police for promptly solving the Rs 80 lakh robbery case of Haidarquli, Fatehpuri in Old Delhi.
1 min
CM Rekha Meets Moscow Minister, Exchanges Views on Enhancing Ties
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday met Sergei Cheremin, Minister from Moscow City Government, and exchanged views on enhancing ties between the two cities.
1 min
Temperature continues to rise in Delhi with each passing day
Delhiites woke up to a much warmer morning on Wednesday as temperatures climbed to 32.8 degrees Celsius.
1 min
Delhi Assembly Speaker Unveils 'Best MLA of the Year' Award to Recognize Legislative Excellence
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday unveiled the 'Best MLA of the Year' award during the valedictory session of the orientation programme for the newly elected legislators.
1 min
SAD Condemns Repeated Attacks on Sikh Pilgrims, Tourists in HP & Other Hill States
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday strongly condemned repeated attacks on Sikh pilgrims and other tourists from Punjab by unruly mobs in Himachal Pradesh and other hill states and demanded strict action against the culprits.
1 min
Delhi Govt Plans New Shelter Home in Narela for Mentally Challenged
Delhi Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday inspected the proposed site for a shelter home for mentally challenged individuals in Marmurpur, Narela, North-West Delhi.
1 min
MP Committed to Industrial Growth; New Investments to Create 13,000 Jobs: CM
Emphasising that Madhya Pradesh is committed to facilitating the establishment of industrial units in line with the state's new investment promotion policies, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav stated that the new investments received in the state through the recent Global Investors Summit (GIS) in Bhopal would create about 13,000 new jobs.
1 min
Punjab Becomes India's First State to Implement Sign Language in Assembly
Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce sign language in its Legislative Assembly to facilitate persons with disabilities.
1 min
Woman's body found floating in Rohini pond, probe begins
An unidentified female body was found in the Kanjhawala area of North West Delhi's Rohini prompting police to launch a probe into the matter, the police said on Wednesday.
1 min
SC to hear on 16 April pleas challenging law on appointment of CEC and ECs
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on April 16 a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the law governing the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the panel for the selection of CEC and the Election Commissioners.
1 min
Eight Nigerians among 10 foreign nationals staying in Delhi illegally sent for deportation
In a major crackdown on illegally staying foreign nationals, the Delhi Police have got their hands on 10 immigrants residing in areas of Delhi-NCR, it said on Wednesday.
1 min
Clamour for justice gets louder
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to conduct a high-level investigation into the death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi.
2 mins
BSF Chief Reviews India-Bangladesh Border Security Along International Border
The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Daljit Singh Chaudhary, reassessed the security situation along the India-Bangladesh border.
1 min
CM Yogi Adityanath warns against negligence in public welfare
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, emphasised that negligence in public welfare projects is unacceptable, warning that strict action will be taken if irregularities are found.
1 min
Fresh clashes erupt between Zomi, Hmar tribes in Manipur
This came hours after a peace agreement between the two communities
1 min
Lalu Appears Before ED in Land-for-Job Case, Tejashwi Calls It Political Vendetta
Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its zonal office in Patna on Wednesday in the land-for-job case.
2 mins
The other side
SIR, Please refer to today's report \"Pakistan met every effort for peace with hostility\".
1 min
G7 statement shows its ideological bias
In their meeting in Charlevoix, Canada, on Friday, the G7 foreign ministers released a joint statement, in which they again bad-mouthed China on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, South China Sea issue, and the Taiwan question, as well as nuclear weapons.
2 mins
Pragmatic shift
The omission of several welfare schemes from Maharashtra's latest state budget has raised serious questions about the political undercurrents within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
4 mins
Postal reforms
Indian democracy is perhaps not prepared for big-ticket changes in the postal sector. But we can hardly afford to shy away from rationalization of the network of post offices in cities and bigger towns. Do we really need a non-delivery Town Sub Post Office in every nook and corner of the city? Merger of these offices with nearby bigger offices will not only reduce expenses, it will facilitate better management of the network and improved quality control. We need to introspect and act
4 mins
Assault on our ears must be combated
It was the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Robert Koch who, as early as 1910, foresaw that 'One day man will have to fight noise as fiercely as cholera and pest'. Koch's words ring truer than ever now, decades later.
4 mins
Can a child be happy in this world?
I've decided not to have children. I love children, but I can't bear the thought of bringing one into a world where they would have to endure the same relentless struggles I have faced. The pressure, the competition, the exhaustion—it's too much.
3 mins
Patanjali Scientists' Research on Renogrit Among Top 100 Papers of 2024 in Scientific Reports
Inspired by the vision of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and driven by evidence-based Ayurvedic research, scientists at Patanjali have achieved a significant milestone as their research paper on the herbal formulation Renogrit has been recognised among the top 100 research papers of 2024 in the prestigious Scientific Reports journal, part of the globally renowned Nature Portfolio publication.
1 min
AI, a boon or bane - debate IT honchos as job loss scare haunts lower-rung IT employees
Fifty thousand IT jobs lost last year and many more expected to vanish as AI adoption and its disruptive nature is the fear gripping the IT industry workers.
3 mins
Battle between ruling Congress & opposition BJP-JD(S) heats up on corruption issue in K'taka
It is an interesting battle playing out in Karnataka between the ruling Congress and the opposition (BJP and JD-Secular) with the saffron party leveling gold smuggling accusations against the ruling party and the Karnataka government stepping up action against BJP and JD(S) leaders on previous corruption charges.
2 mins
T'gana Unveils ₹3.04 Lakh Crore Budget
Govt envisages expansion of state's economy to $1 trillion in a decade
2 mins
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Banning Transgender People From Military Service
A federal judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender people from military service on Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping agenda.
1 min
Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin Sunday in Jeddah: US Special Envoy Witkoff
The United States expects Ukraine to support agreements reached during a recent phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Donald Trump, as ceasefire talks are set to begin in Jeddah on Sunday, according to Trump's Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, TASS Russian News Agency reported.
1 min
Hamas says in contact with mediators to end Israeli 'aggression'
Hamas announced that it remains in constant contact with mediators and is engaging responsibly and positively with all proposals aimed at halting the Israeli \"aggression\" against and lifting the blockade on Gaza.
1 min
Trump Releases Once 'Redacted' 31,000 Pages of JFK Assassination Files
The Trump administration has declassified files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who was shot dead in Texas in 1963.
1 min
Zelenskyy Says Putin's Promise on Energy Strikes 'At Odds With Reality'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that a vow by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was \"very much at odds with reality\" following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the country.
2 mins
Luminous powers Rajasthan Royals to play different ball game off the field, pad up for sustainability drive
From now onwards, it will be playing on the field and off the field as well, for Rajasthan Royals.
2 mins
Focusing on core trade issues in proposed FTAs: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said India is focusing on core trade issues such as import duty and non-tariff barriers in the proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) for faster outcomes from these negotiations.
1 min
Hinduja-owned IIHL Completes Acquisition of Reliance Capital, Targets $50bn Valuation by 2030
Ashok Hinduja-owned IndusInd International Holdings on Wednesday completed acquisition of Reliance Capital, putting to an end the three-year-long resolution process of the debt-ridden company.
2 mins
After Airtel & Jio, Vi begins talks with Musk's Starlink
Vodafone Idea (Vi) stated in an exchange on Wednesday filing that it is in \"exploratory talks\" with Elon Musk's Starlink as well as various other satcom providers.
1 min
GHES & ENKAY Announce Collaboration for Process Safety, Hydrogen Asset Management
Marking a significant milestone in advancing process safety and hydrogen asset management services across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, the Green Hydrogen Energy Services (GHES) and Enkay Enviro Services Private Ltd (ENKAY) have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement.
1 min
Market rallies for third consecutive session
The mid- and small-cap segments vaulted as BSE Midcap index jumped 2.28 per cent
1 min
ULIP Records 100 Cr API Transactions; Minister Goyal Says It Makes Logistics Globally Competitive
In a milestone development, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has reached a significant milestone, recording 100 crore API transactions.
1 min
Govt approves scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an incentive scheme for the promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions with an estimated outlay of 1,500 crore.
1 min
Miami Open: Kenin beats former champ Kvitova, enters 2nd round
Sofia Kenin won a first-round clash between Grand Slam champions at the Miami Open to set up a second-round showdown against another Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff.
1 min
Olympian Boxer Ashish Flags Training Issues for Himachal Athletes
Olympian boxer Ashish Chaudhary has sought Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention to face off the challenges faced by state athletes in securing dedicated training time.
2 mins
Swiss Open: Gayatri, Treesa Enjoy Superb Start, Storm into Round 2
Star Indian pair show superb form in opening round to register comfortable straight-games victory
2 mins
Jayawardene worried over Bumrah's absence at start of IPL
Recuperating from a back injury, India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the initial stages of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be a challenge for the Mumbai Indians, the franchise's head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledged on Wednesday while adding that it will present an opportunity for someone else to step up even as the five-time champions gear up to open their campaign without regular skipper Hardik Pandya.
2 mins
U-19 WC winner Tanmay becomes first umpire to play in IPL
The IPL is scheduled to commence its 18th edition in 2025, featuring a game between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
1 min
HC stays BFI directive; allows polls pending final verdict
The longstanding administrative tussle within Indian boxing takes new turn ahead of elections
2 mins
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