The Statesman Delhi - February 04, 2025
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February 04, 2025
Sonia Gandhi Faces Privilege Motion Over Remark on Prez
The BJP MPs belonging to the tribal community on Monday moved a motion of breach of privilege against Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, and Purnea Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav for using \"derogatory and slanderous\" words against President Droupadi Murmu.
1 min
Putin's Key Aide Meets Prez Murmu and VP Dhankhar
Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav Volodin, a close aide of President Vladimir Putin, on Monday held talks with President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on a range of issues.
1 min
Ayodhya Sets Record as Over 1 Cr Devotees Visit Holy City Since 26 Jan
Ayodhya has set a new record with over one crore devotees visiting the holy city between January 26 and Basant Panchami (February 3).
2 mins
Mahakumbh stampede rocks Parliament
The Opposition raised a storm in both houses of Parliament on Monday, demanding a discussion on the recent Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.
1 min
PM Accuses AAP Govt Of Prioritising Its Image Over Future Of Students
Ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students and lambasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi over its education policy, accusing it of prioritising its image over the future of students.
1 min
High-octane Campaign for Delhi Elections Ends
BJP, AAP, Cong leaders reach out to voters by participating in public meetings & roadshows
2 mins
1,000 Cases of MCC Violation Registered as Campaigning Ends
With the campaigning for the Delhi assembly elections drawing to a close on Monday, the Delhi Police registered as many as 1,049 cases of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations and seized over Rs 11 crore in cash to ensure free and fair elections.
1 min
AAP claims BJP could rig up to 10% of votes
In a bold accusation ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could attempt to manipulate up to 10 percent of the votes through electronic voting machines (EVMs).
1 min
Polls: Over 25K cops, 9K home guards and 220 cos of CAPF deployed
In order to bolster the security arrangements after the end of campaigning on Monday for the Delhi assembly polls, over 25,000 police personnel, 220 companies of Paramilitary forces and 9,000 Home Guards have been deployed in the national capital.
1 min
JNU's report highlights Delhi's demography shift, undermining elections
In wake of illegal migration of Rohingyas from Myanmar, the Jawaharlal Nehru University has published a report titled, \"Illegal immigrants to Delhi: Analysing Socio-economic and Political Consequences\", under guidance of Professor Manuradha Chaudhary and Professor Preeti D Das.
2 mins
Yadav Exudes Confidence of Victory in Badli Constituency
As the campaign for the Delhi assembly elections ended on Monday, Delhi Congress President and its nominee from Badli assembly segment, Devender Yadav exuded confidence on his victory.
1 min
Maliwal detained for protesting outside Kejriwal's residence
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal was detained by Delhi Police while protesting outside the residence of party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
1 min
Congress Vows to Fulfil Its Electoral Promises If Voted to Power in Delhi
On the last day of campaigning for Delhi assembly elections, Congress promised to fulfil all its electoral promises if the party is elected to power.
1 min
AAP Will Place Spy-Cams In Slums To Bust BJP Fraud
AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal Claims That BJP Workers Are Marking AAP Supporters' Fingers With Ink To Render Them Ineligible To Cast Their Votes
2 mins
Manish Sisodia Reassures Quality Education and ₹2,100 for Women
Senior AAP leader and Jangpura candidate Manish Sisodia spearheaded a massive bike rally through Jangpura appealing to the residents to vote for his party in the assembly elections.
1 min
Naga ascetics, foreigners turn out at Triveni Sangam for Basant Panchami Amrit Snan
UP CM Yogi oversees arrangements from War Room at 3.30 am
1 min
Maha Kumbh stampede: Top court declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for their \"negligent conduct\" resulting in a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others were injured.
1 min
Thousands killed in Maha Kumbh stampede, many bodies flown in Ganga: SP MP's sensational charge
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday made sensational and startling charges over the Maha Kumbh stampede, claiming that the real number of deaths far exceed the official figures of 30 deaths.
1 min
Delhi's pace of development lagged behind: Rajnath Singh
Taking a dig at AAP govt, he alleged that they made big promises, but failed to deliver on them, as the condition of roads is bad, while the city has been facing a host of civic issues
1 min
HP Govt Launches Registration Form for Natural Farming
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched a simplified registration form to enroll farmers in natural farming in the state.
1 min
BSF ADG reviews security along Indo-Bangla border amid rising concerns over infiltration
Amid growing security concerns along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Additional Director General (ADG) of BSF Eastern Command, Kolkata, Ravi Gandhi has embarked on a three-day visit to review operational preparedness in Guwahati Frontier's area of responsibility.
1 min
Assam, Manipur unite against drug menace: CM Biren Singh applauds Himanta Biswa Sarma's crackdown on poppy cultivation
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has lauded Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his firm stance against illegal poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in the state.
1 min
Police nab culprits involved in rape & murder of Dalit woman in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh police have cracked the case of Dalit woman's rape and murder in Uttar Pradesh, which had stirred a political storm before the key Milkipur bypoll slated to be held on February 5.
1 min
SC Seeks Report on Tapes Alleging Manipur CM's Role in Violence
The Top Court Order Came on a Petition by the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights
2 mins
10 Years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Palamu Leads the Way in Gender Equality and Girls' Empowerment
Palamu district in Jharkhand has emerged as a standout example of success under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, which aims to tackle gender-based challenges and promote gender equality in rural communities.
1 min
Madhya Pradesh to be crucial contributor to Indian economy, says CM Yadav
On his return to Bhopal after his visit to Japan, Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav declared that the state would be a crucial contributor to India's economic advancements in the future, emphasising that the state's importance was evident during his visit as major Japanese companies evinced keen interest in investing in Madhya Pradesh.
1 min
JMM's 46th Foundation Day: Hemant Soren slams Centre, calls for Jharkhand's rights
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) marked its 46th Foundation Day with a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of exploiting the state's vast mineral wealth while failing to support its development.
1 min
New Bill in Rajasthan Assembly to curb unlawful religious conversions
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar introduced a bill in the state assembly here on Monday for legislating on a stringent anti-conversion law for prohibiting unlawful and forcible religious conversions.
1 min
Waqf Bill: All complaints, amendments have been included, says Pal; dismisses Oppn claims
Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, responded to the Opposition's concerns on Monday regarding the committee's meetings and the Bill's progress and said that all complaints and amendments have been included.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi to visit Patna tomorrow
'The Prime Minister proposed the 'Make in India' programme, I think it was a good idea...
2 mins
Fallout Escalates
The Union Budget 2025-26 sets out to address a range of economic challenges, from reviving growth to bolstering social welfare.
4 mins
LAC tensions must end for better ties
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing last week marking another step towards restoring normalcy between the two nations.
4 mins
Reliving the traumas of partition
Last week, the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature at Lahore University of Management Studies hosted a screening of the forthcoming documentary film, Buhay Khulay Rakhi (Keep the doors open).
4 mins
K'taka: Neha Hiremath's father demands CBI probe into daughter's murder
In a major development regarding the MCA student Neha Hiremath's murder case, her father, Niranjan Hiremath, has stated that his daughter has been denied justice and he alleged the involvement of an influential MLA in the incident.
1 min
PM Modi congratulates Chandrika Tandon on winning the Grammy Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian-American musician Chandrika Tandon on winning the Grammy award for her album 'Triveni' and also commended her passion towards Indian culture and accomplishments as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and musician.
1 min
Telangana Caste Survey Report To Be Presented In Assembly On 4 February
The Telangana government will table the caste survey report in the Assembly during the special session called on 4 February (Tuesday).
1 min
Kavitha questions caste census data
Ahead of the short discussion in the Telangana Assembly over the just-concluded caste census report, BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has raised doubts over the veracity of the data collated through the survey.
1 min
TN bypoll: Despite low-key campaign, DMK eyes a landslide in Erode
Despite a low-key campaign, which is very unusual, the ruling DMK is eyeing a landslide in the 5 February bypoll for the Erode East Assembly constituency.
2 mins
SC seeks Centre, ECI response to plea against poll rules amendment
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a fresh plea by an RTI activist named Anjali Bhardwaj challenging an amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961, which restricts people's right to access election-related records.
1 min
Ukrainian troops lose ground with fewer fighters and exposed supply lines
A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are going against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out and time is running short.
1 min
Gaza war paused, Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases
Arbel Yehoud is achingly close to freedom, but her face is a study of shadow and terror.
1 min
Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyoncé won album of the year for \"Cowboy Carter\" at the Grammys, delivering her—at last—the show's elusive top award.
1 min
At least 19, mostly women, killed in northern Syria car bomb explosion
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, killing at least 19 people, all but one of them women, and leaving more than a dozen wounded, hospital workers said.
1 min
US Prez Trump's Trade War Sparks Retaliation from Canada, Mexico
Canada Initially Ordered Tariffs of 25 Percent on American Imports Starting Tuesday
2 mins
South Korea: Criminal trial of indicted Yoon on insurrection charges to begin 20 February
The criminal trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his December 3 martial law imposition is set to begin later this month, legal sources said on Monday.
1 min
Veteran Indian Origin Global Banker Victor Menezes Passes Away at 77
Pune-born Victor J Menezes, one of the earliest India-origin CXOs to lead multinationals, passed away in Miami, Florida, in the United States, at the age of 77.
4 mins
Tax relief to boost financial savings, consumption for urban Indians, says Goldman Sachs
Multinational investment banking company Goldman Sachs said that the mega tax relief provided for in Budget 2025 will help the urban consumers boost their net household financial savings, besides partly boosting their consumption.
1 min
Stock Market Falls After US President Donald Trump Announces New Tariffs
Sensex trades within a range of 77260.37 and 76756.09, ultimately closing 0.41 per cent lower at 77505.96
2 mins
Coal production spikes in January; strong contribution from captive, commercial mines
Total coal production during January 2025 spiked 4.38 per cent to 104.43 MT, reaching the level recorded during the corresponding period of the previous year, the Ministry of Coal said on Monday.
1 min
Production of key minerals including iron ore records robust growth in FY25
During the financial year 2024-25 (April-December), the production of some key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth.
1 min
'Stained happiest day of my life': Jenni testifies in Rubiales' trial
The all-time top-scorer of the Spanish women's national team, Jenni Hermoso was the first witness to speak in the trial of former Spanish Football Association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales.
1 min
I-League: SC Bengaluru hold Churchill Brothers to 1-1 draw
Churchill Brothers missed the chance to go to top, while Sporting Club Bengaluru lifted themselves off the bottom of the I-League 2024-25 table after the two sides played to a 1-1 draw at the Raia Ground on Monday.
2 mins
ISL 2024-25: What is going wrong with the Odisha FC's defence?
Sergio Lobera could credibly argue that his Odisha FC team have performed better than their league position suggests, especially when assessed through attacking metrics.
2 mins
ISPL: Majhi Mumbai thrash Kolkata Tigers, maintain winning streak
Majhi Mumbai continued their winning run during the ongoing second season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), outplaying a rather lacklustre Tigers of Kolkata by six wickets at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane on Monday evening.
1 min
Ranji Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav & Shivam Dube in Mumbai squad
In a big boost for defending champions Mumbai, India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube have been included in Mumbai's squad for their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana, starting on 8 February in Lahli.
2 mins
'My father didn't like it at all': Kuldeep recalls playing cricket secretly
Punjab Kings' new addition to the squad, Kuldeep Sen, who joined the franchise in the IPL 2025 auction, is excited by the challenge and wants to make the season memorable for himself and the team.
2 mins
ICC Accused of 'Corruption' Over Concussion Substitution Row
The debate over India's choice of Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I on Friday refused to die down with Chris Broad, one of the decorated International Cricket Council (ICC) match referees, alleging the International Cricket Council (ICC) of \"bias and corruption.\"
2 mins
Badminton Asia mixed team preparatory camp in Guwahati
The five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team championships to be played in Qingdao, China, from 11-16 February will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from 4-8 February.
1 min
4 Indian Players Named in Women's T20 WC Team of the Tournament
Gongadi Trisha, G Kamalini, Aayushi Shukla, Vaishnavi Sharma led the charge as India won the title
1 min
Abhishek downplays competition with Gill, Jaiswal for T20I opening slot
Moments after slamming the second-fastest century for India in the fifth and final T20I against England in Mumbai on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma downplayed the competition for the opening slot between him, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
3 mins
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