The Statesman Delhi - January 11, 2025

The Statesman Delhi - January 11, 2025

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January 11, 2025
SC stays execution of Sambhal civic body's notice on well near mosque's entrance
The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the notice issued by the Sambhal Nagar Palika in respect of the well located near the stairs/ entrance of the Shahi mosque should not be executed.
1 min
'I do make mistakes, I am also human and not God'
PM, in first podcast, said he would never do anything with ill intention
2 mins
SIT Unravels Conspiracy in Chh'garh's Scribe Murder
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Chhattisgarh government to investigate the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has uncovered a chilling conspiracy, marked by brutality and a deliberate cover-up.
1 min
India's IIP Reaches 6-Month High of 5.2 Percent in November Driven by Manufacturing
India's industrial output, which is measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), reached a six-month high of 5.2 percent in November 2024, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.
1 min
ECI Issues Notification for Delhi Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the single-phase Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled to be held on February 5.
1 min
Prime Minister's PR Dominating Over Vision of Progress: Priyanka Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Central government of focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'personal publicity,' and claimed that \"substantial funds\" have been spent on the Prime Minister's public relations while the government failed to provide scholarships that could have transformed the lives of many youths.
2 mins
Indian economy to grow by 6.6 pc in 2025, global growth to remain subdued
India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2025, following an estimated expansion of 6.9 per cent in 2024, UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report said.
2 mins
Delhi polls: Congress promises to build Chhath ghats similar to Mahakumbh
Amid the ongoing season of promises in the wake of the upcoming assembly polls in the National capital, Congress, on Friday, promised to build Chhath Puja, like the ones built in the 'Maha Kumbh', on the Yamuna banks, which will be declared a separate district.
1 min
BJP Holds CEC Meeting to Discuss 2nd List of Candidates for Delhi Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed with BJP national president JP Nadda and other leaders, the party's second list of candidates for the February 5 Delhi assembly polls at the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting.
1 min
Cong submits memorandum to Delhi CEO, raises various concerns
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, raising various concerns regarding the election management, ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections.
1 min
AAP Betrayed Dalits, Minorities: Congress
The Congress on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of betraying the Dalits, minorities and OBC in the last 10 years of its tenure.
1 min
Promise to give RWAs status of councillor still pending: MCD LOP's reminder to AAP
Criticising AAP's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal for his promise to provide financial assistance to Resident Welfare Associations across the national capital to hire private security guards, Leader of the Opposition in the MCD Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh reminded the AAP that it is yet to fulfill its promise to give the status of councillor to the RWAs.
1 min
Another poll stunt by Kejriwal: Gupta on funds to RWAs to hire private guards
Announcing an election promise on Friday, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal said if his party returns to power in Delhi, financial assistance will be provided to the Resident Welfare Associations across the national capital to hire private security guards.
1 min
Delhi Police Detains Class XII Student Behind Hoax Bomb Threats to Schools
Days after a series of bomb threats held parents of schoolchildren in panic while literally holding the city hostage, the Delhi Police claimed to have tracked down and detained a Class 12 student for his alleged involvement in the threat emails to schools in the national capital that later turned out to be hoax, the police said on Friday.
1 min
MCD removes 1.24 lakh posters, hoardings on third day of drive
In its effort to implement the directives of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in view of the coming assembly election, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Friday stated that it has removed 1.24 lakh posters, banners, hoardings, and small boards across 12 zones on the third day of the drive totally to 3.89 lakh posters hitherto.
1 min
Bidhuri to be projected as 'CM face' by BJP: Atishi
Atishi claims BJP will announce its remaining candidates for the polls
1 min
Projecting Kejriwal as Delhi CM insults judicial system: BJP MP Sehrawat
West Delhi BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Friday said nothing could be more disrespectful for the city's women than Chief Minister Atishi declaring that if AAP wins elections, Arvind Kejriwal will be the CM, despite herself being at the position.
1 min
MP CM Mohan Yadav Distributes Appointment Letters to Newly Appointed Govt Officers, Employees
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav distributed appointment letters to 362 newly appointed government officers and employees for various departments at a programme organised at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal on Friday.
1 min
Urban water transport system could become reality in 15 Indian cities
An urban water transport system could soon become a reality in 15 Indian cities.
1 min
'India emerges as a global defence investment hub'
The Defence Minister pointed out that India is emerging as a leading voice for the Global South
2 mins
UP CM Yogi Inaugurates Akashvani's FM Channel 'Kumbhvani'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Prasar Bharati's FM channel 'Kumbhvani' at the Circuit House on Friday, during the second day of his Prayagraj tour.
1 min
We will come back soon, says ex-Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das after rejoining BJP
Former Odisha Governor and Jharkhand Chief Minister, Raghubar Das, officially re-entered active politics on Friday at a grand ceremony in Ranchi where he took membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of thousands of supporters and senior state party leaders.
1 min
Natural farming to be adopted in all farms of agriculture dept in HP: Sukhu
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a review meeting of the agriculture department here on Friday, said that the state government was committed to promote natural farming and all possible efforts were being made in this direction.
1 min
HP Govt to Strengthen State Electricity Board
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was working towards making the State Electricity Board more efficient and professional and innovative efforts were being made to strengthen its activities.
1 min
R-Day: Project Veer Gatha 4.0 engages 1.76 cr students
The fourth edition of Project Veer Gatha 4.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has witnessed a remarkable nationwide response.
1 min
High-capacity pump deployed to dewater Assam coal mine
The rescue teams are contending with hazardous underground conditions, including unstable structures, limited visibility, and rising concerns over oxygen depletion
1 min
90 Acres of Poppy Plantation Destroyed in Ukhrul: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the successful anti-drug operation in Ukhrul district, where combined forces destroyed 90 acres of poppy plantations, burned 12 huts, and registered FIRs for further investigation.
1 min
Notification for Milkipur Assembly Bypolls Issued
Election Commission on Friday issued notification for the crucial Milkipur (Reserved) assembly bypolls in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Amit Shah to Chair Conference on Drug Trafficking and Security Today
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair a regional conference on \"Drug Trafficking and National Security\" in New Delhi on Saturday.
1 min
Raipur supervisor ends life, alleges harassment by wife, in-laws in video
A supervisor working in the capital city of Chhattisgarh, ended his life leaving behind a video accusing his wife and in-laws of severe mental torture.
1 min
Cong, BJP Trade Barbs Over 'Deletion' Of Names From Ladli Behna Yojana In MP
The Opposition Congress and ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh traded barbs at each other over the \"deletion\" of names from the 'Ladli Behna Yojana', a much-talked-about women-centric cash scheme introduced in the state ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi gets bail from Pune court in Savarkar defamation case
Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP-MLA court in Pune on Friday in the Savarkar defamation case after Gandhi appeared before the court through video conferencing.
1 min
Non-communicable diseases account for 66 per cent of deaths in India
India is currently facing an unprecedented rise in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) accounting for over 66 per cent of all deaths across the nation.
1 min
Land Mafia Will Have To Vacate Encroached Land, Sooner Or Later: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
In a stern warning to the mafia operating in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday emphasised that hundreds of acres of land illegally occupied by land mafias would be reclaimed, stating \"sooner or later, the land will have to be vacated\".
1 min
Dy CM Ajit Pawar Criticises Police for Rising Crime in Pune
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has expressed grave concern over the increasing crime rates in Pune.
1 min
Indian diaspora is integral to the vision of developed India
They are carrying the values and ethos that are the foundation of our civilisation, the President said
1 min
Greenback land
The debate over the settlement of Rohingya refugees in Delhi has evolved into a politically charged confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Delhi elections.
4 mins
Poison in the Air
Inaction in one part of our planet can adversely affect the other part in an amplified manner. This also builds a strong case for a more harmonised, coordinated and integrated response towards clean air across South Asia. We need to re-assess all aspects and perspectives for accelerating action for clean air in this globalised world of ours
6 mins
Bhutan 2050: A prosperous nation that is true to its cultural values
As the world grapples with the challenges of development, Bhutan stands as a beacon of a different, more holistic path.
2 mins
It is Congress vs AAP
upriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.
4 mins
Squid Games in South Korea
The current political climate in South Korea is increasingly defined by a politics of elimination - the idea that democratic enemies must be sacrificed for the greater good.
4 mins
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan appears in court, hearing adjourned till 25 Feb
The court on Friday adjourned the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case till 25 February after recording the presence of accused Kannada superstar Darshan and his partner and actress Pavithra Gowda.
1 min
'De facto CM': Oppn on Revanth's brother escorted by collector in viral video
The Opposition in Telangana has accused Anumula Tirupathi Reddy, brother of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, of acting as de facto chief minister after a video of him escorted by the district collector of Vikarabad and school students giving him a guard of honour surfaced on social media.
1 min
Stringent punishment in the offing for offences against women: Stalin
The DMK government of MK Stalin introduced two new Bills in this regard in the Tamil Nadu Assembly
1 min
Kalyan seeks TTD's apology over stampede
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1 min
Responsibility of higher education in state lies with Governor: Kerala Governor Arlekar
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday said the responsibility for higher education in the state lies with the Governor.
2 mins
Zelenskyy and Austin Use Their Final Meeting to Press Trump to Keep Supporting Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo) and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting Thursday to press the incoming Trump administration not to give up on Kyiv's fight, with Austin warning that to cease military support now \"will only invite more aggression, chaos and war.\"
2 mins
Lebanese Parliament Elects Joseph Aoun as President, Ending Political Deadlock
Lebanon's parliament voted Thursday to elect army commander Joseph Aoun (photo) as head of state, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum.
1 min
More Than 46,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed in the Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say
More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict.
1 min
Trump Will Be Sentenced in Hush Money Case, Days Before He Returns to the White House
In a singular moment in US history, President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday for his New York hush money conviction after the nation's highest court refused to intervene.
1 min
Winds That Have Fueled LA Fires Are Expected to Calm, Giving Firefighters a Chance to Corral Flames
Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation's second-largest city on edge.
2 mins
Govt releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to states, higher than December
As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on 1 February, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about presenting the budget over the weekend this year.
2 mins
India's Forex Kitty at $634.59 Billion, Gold Reserves Rise by $824 Million
India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.7 billion to $634.59 billion for the week ended January 3, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday showed.
1 min
Overall fundraising from capital markets to spike 21 pc to ₹14.27 trillion in FY25: Buch
Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch Friday said the overall fundraising from capital markets, including through equity and debt instruments, is estimated to jump by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 14.27 trillion in FY25 from the Rs 11.8 trillion in FY24.
1 min
Stock Market Ends Lower Amid Volatility
Benchmark indices opened higher but erased all the gains in the opening hour
2 mins
Emami betting big on growing male grooming market
The grooming market in India seems to be increasingly tilting towards the male segment.
2 mins
Larsen & Toubro chairman's comment asking employees to work on Sundays sparks row
A recent statement by the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S N Subrahmanyan asking employees to work even on Sundays has sparked widespread criticism.
1 min
Australian Open: Djokovic hails 'dedicated' coach Murray
Multiple Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic hopes that his partnership with long-time rival-turned-coach Andy Murray brings more than just enjoyment in his pursuit of the 11th Australian Open title.
1 min
Ice Hockey League: Defending champions Maryul Spamo storm into women's final
Maryul Spamo, the reigning champions in the women's category, stormed into the finals with a stunning 11-0 win over Humas Queens in the first semi-final of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2.
3 mins
Newcastle Star Isak Is Premier League Player Of The Month
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has won the Premier League December Player of the Month award and becomes only the fourth Swedish player in history to win the honour.
1 min
ISL: Mohammedan meet BFC, look to end goalless run
Bengaluru FC will be eager to hold to their slim hopes of overtaking defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the top of the points table when they host laggards Mohammedan SC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Saturday.
2 mins
Kolkata Derby: East Bengal search for first ISL victory against Mohun Bagan
Defending champions aim for bigger lead at the top of the table while Red and Gold Brigade fight for pride
2 mins
Varun Aaron Retires From All Representative Cricket
Best remembered for being the tearaway quick whose sharp bouncer left Stuart Broad's nose fractured at Old Trafford during India's tour of England in 2014, Varun Aaron on Friday announced his retirement from \"representative cricket\".
2 mins
Champions Trophy: ICC officials review Pakistan's preparations
A delegation from the game's global body is visiting the troubled country to check renovation work
2 mins
Lakshya spearheads Services' charge on Day 3 of men's boxing nationals
Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board's (SSCB) stellar performance at the 8th elite men's national boxing championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit's bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament being held at Bareilly.
1 min
Will change my name': Ravichandran Ashwin hails Rishabh Pant's defence
Rating wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's as one of the best in terms of defence in Test matches, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday compared Pant at par with England's Joe Root and Australia's Steve Smith as the best batters in the last seven years, when batting has become \"significantly difficult and averages have decreased.\"
2 mins
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