The Statesman Delhi - January 13, 2025

The Statesman Delhi - January 13, 2025

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January 13, 2025
Bangladesh FS Meets Indian High Commissioner
Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin on Sunday expressed Dhaka's \"deep concern\" over the recent border tensions during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma at the Foreign Ministry here.
1 min
EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Donald Trump's inauguration
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration of Mr Donald Trump as the President of the United States on 20 January.
1 min
Indonesian Prez likely to be R-Day chief guest
The newly-elected President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the Chief Guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations of India, it is learnt.
1 min
ISRO SpaDex docking mission: Satellites brought to within 3 metres in trial attempt
Two satellites came as close as three metres in a trial attempt for space docking and are now moving back, the Indian space agency said on Sunday.
1 min
Initiatives Unveiled to Promote Mahakumbh 2025 as Global Tourism Hub
The Centre is set to make Mahakumbh 2025 a landmark event not only as a spiritual gathering but also for global tourism.
2 mins
'Yuva Shakti to make India developed nation'
PM Modi expresses his immense trust in the nation's youth
2 mins
Devajit Saikia officially takes over as BCCI secy
Former Assam Ranji player and the current Advocate General of the state, Devajit Lon Saikia, was on Sunday officially appointed the BCCI secretary, replacing Jay Shah, who took over as ICC chairman last month.
2 mins
Will request EC to verify sources of funds of candidates: Sachdeva
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, on Sunday, questioned the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) narrative that it was raising poll funds through crowdfunding, saying it surprised the people of Delhi since the party which has been contesting elections since 2013 and is now participating in its ninth election has never resorted to crowdfunding.
1 min
Former CM Kejriwal evasive about his unfulfilled promises, says Hardeep Puri
Union Minister and BJP leader Hardeep Puri, on Sunday, took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of failing to deliver promises made during elections and diverting attention from the questions regarding them.
2 mins
Congress Promises ₹8,500 Per Month To Educated Unemployed Youth In City
Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Delhi, Congress on Sunday announced the 'Yuva Udaan Yojana' and promised to provide Rs 8,500 per month to every educated unemployed youth in the national capital for a year if it comes to power.
2 mins
If voted to power, BJP will bring down slums in Delhi and leave people homeless: Kejriwal
In a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged that it has done planning, and claimed that the saffron party would bring down the slums in the national capital in the coming five years if they come to power in the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections.
2 mins
Atishi Seeks People's Support, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
The CM releases an online link, urging people to donate money according to their choice to support her in election-related expenditure
2 mins
Kejriwal's sympathy for slum dwellers is AAP's new drama: LoP
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta on Sunday said that former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal's sympathy for the slum dwellers ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections is a \"new drama\" by the ruling dispensation.
1 min
BJP Relying on Lies to Advance Its Agenda, Says Sanjay Singh
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday accused the BJP of relying on lies to advance its agenda ahead of the forthcoming Assembly polls in Delhi.
1 min
Delhi polls: BJP announces Mohan Singh Bisht as candidate from Mustafabad
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
1 min
Governor Holds Dialogue With Prominent Personalities Of Diverse Spheres On Eradicating Drug Menace From Punjab
The Punjab Raj Bhavan on Sunday hosted a significant dialogue aimed at making Punjab drug-free, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, including Dharm Gurus, educationists, industrialists, agriculture experts, progressive farmers, scientists, former players, senior advocates, artists, folk singers, writers, doctors, and social activists.
2 mins
Making Kashmir passengers change train at Katra will not be supported by us: CM Omar
Responding to the controversy over the railways' proposal to deboard Delhi-bound passengers from Kashmir at Katra for changing trains, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that such a move will defeat the very purpose of the line and render the investment of thousands of crores pointless.
1 min
Haryana CM Inaugurates 250 Gyms For Youth, Announces Free Equipment For Eight Sports
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday dedicated the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda to the youth of the state and announced several initiatives for their upliftment.
2 mins
Uttarakhand hills covered with snow, tourist influx rises as more rains & snowfall predicted
The Uttarakhand hills have once again witnessed rains and snowfalls in several areas due to western disturbances.
1 min
Transform 'Viksit Bharat' idea into reality: Jitendra to youth
Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosted a dinner for a group of around 100 students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on the sidelines of the ongoing \"National Youth Festival 2025\".
2 mins
CAQM Eases GRAP-III Curbs as Delhi's AQI Improves Post-Rainfall
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the central panel overseeing air quality in Delhi-NCR, revoked the Stage-III curbs under its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday, following an improvement in the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) levels after recent rainfall.
1 min
I was an Indian in my previous life, says Italian Yoga instructor Emma at Mahakumbh
The grandeur and spiritual significance of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj continue to attract visitors not only from across India but also from around the world.
1 min
Youth can make parliamentarians discharge their duties: Dhankhar
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Sunday that the youngsters can make parliamentarians and public representatives discharge their constitutional duties.
2 mins
UP Govt's Herculean Efforts Enable 2 Lakh Devotees to Bathe Hourly at Sangam Noj
The Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken massive efforts to facilitate a smooth and spiritually significant Sangam bath experience for millions of devotees during Mahakumbh 2025.
1 min
BJP will win Milkipur assembly bypolls with record margin, says UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has claimed that the BJP would win the Milkipur by-election with record margin and said the HMPV virus which is spreading rapidly in the country is a mild virus.
1 min
India Bloc Is Unbroken And Stands Strong: Akhilesh Yadav
I have always gone to Kumbh, if you want, I can share the picture, the SP president said
2 mins
Kalpvas begins today with Amrit Snan on Paush Purnima at Mahakumbh
Mahakumbh 2025 will begin with the auspicious Paush Purnima bath on Monday, marking the start of Kalpvas at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
2 mins
5 Workers Still Missing in Umrangso Coal Mine Tragedy; Rescue Operations Continue Amidst Recovery of 4 Bodies
The search for five missing workers trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in Dima Hasao continues, with joint rescue operations by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, NDRF, and other agencies entering their sixth day.
1 min
UP's 100-day intensive TB campaign identifies 9,340 cases in first month
Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign is underway across Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Maha Voters Buried Politics of Betrayal Played by Sharad Pawar & Uddhav Thackeray: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that Maharashtra's grand victory of BJP-led MahaYuti has brought the country's politics back on track as it buried the politics of betrayal played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.
2 mins
SC Ruling: A Landmark Decision Protecting Rights of Genuine Railway Passengers: RPF
The recent judgment by the Supreme Court is a landmark decision in protecting the rights of genuine railway passengers, according to Director General of the Railway Protection Force Manoj Yadava.
1 min
Chhattisgarh: Three Maoists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in Bijapur
At least three Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, said Bijapur Police.
1 min
Unprecedented Security Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit To Inaugurate Sonamarg Tunnel In J&K
Extraordinary security arrangements were in place on Sunday throughout the Kashmir Valley as areas around Sonamarg and Gagangir in Ganderbal district were literally security-sealed to keep miscreants and anti-national elements at bay ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on Monday.
2 mins
Jaishankar Leaves for Spain Today on 2-Day Visit, His First as Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Spain on 13-14 January.
1 min
SC to Hear on 15 Jan Cong Plea Challenging Amendments to Conduct of Election Rules
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election materials, such as CCTV footage unless explicitly listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
1 min
Bihar bandh in support of job aspirants evokes mixed response
The day-long state-wide strike on Sunday over alleged irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Exams (preliminary) conducted by the BPSC on 13 December 2024, evoked mixed response.
1 min
Race Against 'China Tech'
China stands as one of South Korea's most significant trading partners while also emerging as a formidable rival in domains where Korean firms have traditionally excelled in technological prowess and market competitiveness.
2 mins
German Divide
The rise of the far-right political outfit, AfD, with a plank of anti-immigration was considered to be a fringe element reflecting continued economic disparity but was not in a position to threaten the national consensus. However, capturing power in two important provinces defies economic logic when, with growing prosperity, many are moving from western to the eastern parts. The difference in unemployment between the two regions is insignificant as faster economic growth has attracted massive investments from reputed brands like Tesla and Intel. The level of immigration in eastern Germany is lowest
4 mins
Trump's Impact
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, the global economy braces for a wave of uncertainty.
4 mins
Fanaticism in the name of science
My first industrial job after graduating with a PhD in theoretical physics was that of an R&D engineer at RCA, which at the time was a major conglomerate in the US. They manufactured TV sets among many other products which used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) as display devices.
5 mins
States and UTs unite at Chintan Shivir to strengthen welfare and development initiatives for women and children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Chintan Shivir from 10-12 January in Rajasthan's Udaipur.
1 min
ICMR Study Reveals 15 Lakh Annual Surgical Site Infections in India
A recent report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that approximately 15 lakh patients in India suffer from Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) annually.
1 min
T'gana CM blames lack of ideology in politics for defections
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday blamed lack of ideology and student politics for increasing defections.
2 mins
Six more arrested for sexual abuse of Dalit girl in Kerala's Pathanamthitta; NCW directs swift action
Kerala police have arrested six more persons in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit girl by more than 60 people over the past five years in Pathanamthitta.
2 mins
BJP and NDA opt out of TN by-poll, blame ruling DMK
Close on the heels of the principal opposition AIADMK and its ally, DMDK, announcing boycott of the 5 February bypoll to the Erode East assembly constituency, the BJP-led NDA too followed suit, staying away from the electoral contest on the pretext that the ruling DMK will not allow a fair and free poll.
2 mins
TN Governor responds to Stalin's 'Childish' jibe, says CM's 'arrogance' not good
Stalin alleged that Ravi's actions stemmed from his inability to 'digest' Tamil Nadu's progress
1 min
U-turn on NEET promise: TN BJP seeks unconditional apology from Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Tamil Nadu BJP has demanded an unconditional apology from Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly reneging on his promise to abolish the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
1 min
BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy and BRS-turned-Congress MLA Sanjay Kumar had a heated exchange
BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy and BRS-turned-Congress MLA Sanjay Kumar had a heated exchange
1 min
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps unveils new underground missile base, says report
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base, local media reported.
1 min
Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won't seek re-election
Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.
2 mins
North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia
For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow's forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory in Russia's Kursk region over the summer.
1 min
Croatia's President Milanović overwhelming favourite to win re-election in a run-off vote
Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović was the overwhelming favourite to win re-election as he faced a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a run-off presidential vote on Sunday.
1 min
Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amid Fierce Winds
Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire
2 mins
Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar for hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a senior delegation to depart to the Qatari capital, Doha, to continue advancing a deal with Hamas to release the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
1 min
Maha Kumbh Likely to Generate Over ₹4 Lakh Crore in Trade, Boost India's Economy
As Maha Kumbh sets to begin in Prayagraj at the holy confluence of the revered Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers from Monday, the largest religious congregation on Earth is anticipated to generate more than Rs 4 lakh crore in trade in a significant boost to India's economy.
1 min
Renewable Energy Capacity Addition in India Increases by 113 pc in 2024: Centre
India added about 30 GW (Gigawatt) of new renewable energy capacity last year, 113 per cent higher compared to 13.75 GW added in 2023, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
1 min
Mega ‘Entrepreneurship Development Conclave’ in Pune today
The Centre is organising an Entrepreneurship Development Conclave, themed \"Empowering Entrepreneurs: Transforming Livestock Economies\" on Monday in Pune.
1 min
Foreign investors have withdrawn over ₹22,000 crore from Indian equities
In January so far, foreign investors have withdrawn Rs 22,194 crore from Indian equities.
1 min
Market cap of top 50 APAC firms hits record $8.1 trillion in 2024, India third
Led by technology companies, the total market capitalisation of top 50 firms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region surged to $8.1 trillion in 2024, reflecting a 20.6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a new report.
1 min
CII Puts Forward 10-Point Suggestion for Union Budget 2025
Ahead of the Union Budget, the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government to increase Ease of Doing Business.
1 min
India Stock Outlook: Inflation Data and Q3 Earnings on Investors' Radar
Last Friday, Nifty fell 573 points or 2.39 percent to close at 23,431, and Sensex fell 1,844 points or 2.33 percent to close at 77,378
1 min
Market valuation of 5 of top 10 most-valued firms tumble over ₹1.85 trillion
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most-valued firms tumbled Rs 1,85,952.31 crore last week.
1 min
Finance Ministry to Meet Heads of Banks on Wednesday
The Finance Ministry is set to review the progress of various financial inclusion schemes as it has called a meeting of the heads of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on Wednesday.
1 min
Accept the failure that you made: Why is it hard for the Meitei community?
The Meitei tribal community likely admires individuals who consistently represent them in various media spaces.
5 mins
When Paradise Comes Closer
Assam and Bhutan share an enduring bond, a relationship nurtured over centuries through cultural, historical, and economic exchanges, commented Sarma, adding that the ancient trade routes connecting the two geographical territories were not merely conduits for goods like tea, silk and other commodities but were lifelines of mutual understanding and interdependence.
3 mins
IPL 2025 to start from March 23, confirms BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 23, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday.
3 mins
I-League: Delhi FC snatch point against Rajasthan United
A 10-man resilient Delhi FC staged a brilliant comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Rajasthan United FC in the I-League 2024-25 match at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium in Mahilpur, Punjab on Sunday.
1 min
ISL: Kerala Blasters FC to face Odisha FC in crucial mid-table clash
Kerala Blasters FC will play Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.
1 min
Men's Boxing Nationals: Sachin, Lakshya Lead SSCB to Semifinals
Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the Elite Men's National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the semifinals.
1 min
2nd ODI: Jemimah's maiden ton seals series for India
Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century, alongside half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol powered India to 370/5, their highest-ever total in the format
2 mins
Aus Open: Sumit Nagal suffers early exit after losing to Tomas Machac
India's Sumit Nagal bowed out of the Australian Open after losing to Czechia's Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles event at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
1 min
Hockey India League: UP Rudras win 3-1 against Delhi SG Pipers
UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers here at the ongoing Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Saturday.
1 min
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