The Statesman Delhi - February 03, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - February 03, 2025
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In this issue
February 03, 2025
AAP's broom is falling apart before voting, says Modi
BJP govt will be formed in Delhi on 8 Feb, says PM at an election rally
2 mins
Trump Puts Tariffs on Neighbors, China, Presaging Global Trade War
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation from the country's North American neighbours, and marking the start of a trade war that is expected to spread to other countries.
1 min
BJP will surprise everyone with Delhi poll results: Kailash Gahlot
Kailash Gahlot, a lawyer-turned-politician, started his political journey with the AAP in 2015, representing the Najafgarh constituency twice.
3 mins
AAP Introduces Portal to Track Monthly Savings from Delhi Government Schemes
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a new web portal, AapKiBachat.com, aimed at showcasing the financial relief Delhi households receive from the party's welfare schemes.
1 min
Dilwalon Ki Dilli Ko BJP Sarkar Chahiye – BJP's new campaign for Delhi polls
With the Delhi assembly elections round the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its fourth campaign song to woo the voters.
1 min
Unite against BJP-backed 'gundagardi': Kejriwal
AAP launches #AmitShahKiGundagardi Campaign
1 min
Delhi deserves better, says Rajnath Singh; slams AAP for rejecting central assistance
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Sunday, accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi of rejecting Central assistance out of fear that any credit for development would be attributed to the Narendra Modi-led Union government.
1 min
Maken Picks Holes in AAP Govt's Education, Transport Models
Congress Treasurer Ajay Maken highlighted the shortcomings in the AAP government's education and transport models the ruling party has been boasting of during its campaigns.
2 mins
Minister Inaugurates Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at the AIIMS Jammu.
1 min
Himachal Govt To Establish Common Cadre For Faculty Appointment In Medical Colleges
Himachal Pradesh government has decided in principle, to establish a common cadre for future faculty appointments in all government medical colleges and super-specialty institutions across the state to enhance equity, operational efficiency, and the overall quality of medical education and healthcare services.
1 min
Delhi hosts vintage car rally to boost voter awareness for Feb 5 polls
In an effort to promote voter participation ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, the District Election Office, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Heritage Motoring Club of India, organised a vintage car drive for voter awareness on Sunday.
1 min
Dense fog with very poor AQI adds to the woes of Delhiites
Residents of Delhi woke up to a layer of dense fog on Sunday significantly reducing visibility while the air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category.
1 min
Delhi Congress chief cautions voters against AAP, BJP narratives
Ahead of the Assembly elections, Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav cautioned people against alleged false narratives of the AAP and the BJP, stating that they won't do anything for the national capital.
1 min
BJP Legislative Party to Boycott MLA Priority Meeting in Himachal: LoP
Irked by Congress government ignoring its legislators, the BJP has announced boycott of the MLA priority meeting.
1 min
Record seizures and enhanced surveillance mark run-up to inducement-free Delhi polls
With the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections 2025 fast approaching, the city's electoral authorities have ramped up efforts to ensure a fair, transparent, and inducement-free process.
1 min
Historic mass wedding in Hazaribagh: 100 couples united in grand ceremony
A remarkable mass wedding ceremony took place in Hazaribagh on Sunday, uniting 100 couples in marriage.
1 min
AIIMS team visits Rajouri to identify cause of 17 deaths
Leading medical laboratories in the country failed to identify the reason behind the mysterious death of 17 people, including 13 children, in a Rajouri village in J&K
2 mins
'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat' radio series launched on Basant Panchami to celebrate Indian classical music
To celebrate the country's musical heritage, Akashvani and the Ministry of Culture launched a Classical Music Series: 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat' at the Pt. Ravishankar Music Studio at Broadcasting House, here today.
1 min
Rape-murder of Dalit Woman in Ayodhya: Wailing SP MP demands justice
With just three days left for the crucial Milkipur assembly bypolls on 5 February, politics has started over the rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Ayodhya.
1 min
How Many More Families Will Have To...? Rahul Gandhi Slams 'Anti-Bahujan' BJP Govt Over Dalit Girl's Murder in Ayodhya
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi condemned the brutal murder of a Dalit girl in Ayodhya and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of being \"anti-Bahujan,\" adding that the \"heinous atrocities\" have been on a rise in the state.
1 min
SP 'hurt' by rise of Sanatan Dharma and Ayodhya's development, says CM Yogi during Milkipur bypoll campaign
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday strongly criticised the Samajwadi Party (SP) for opposing the development of key areas, particularly in Ayodhya, and its stance on Sanatan Dharma.
1 min
UP Govt Gears Up For 3rd Amrit Snan In Mahakumbh Today
On the Eve of Basant Panchami, More Than 1.31 Crore Devotees Took a Dip in Sangam by 4 pm
1 min
Yogi Adityanath vs Akhilesh Yadav in Milkipur Assembly by-election
The Milkipur assembly by-election in Ayodhya has drawn nationwide attention with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav locking horns as the polling for the prestigious seat scheduled to be held on 5 February draws closer.
1 min
5 Killed, 17 Hurt as Bus Carrying MP Pilgrims Falls into Gorge in Gujarat
Five persons, including two women, were killed while 17 others suffered grievous injuries after a private bus carrying 48 pilgrims of Madhya Pradesh fell into a deep gorge in Gujarat's Dang district early on Sunday morning.
1 min
Ministry of Women and Child Development Achieves Major Milestones in 2024 in Empowering Women and Children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) released its year-end review highlighting its mission to empower women and children through a series of transformative initiatives.
1 min
JPC Report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be Tabled in LS Today
The report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
1 min
Supreme Court Holds 'National Conference to Address Issues Faced by State Judiciary'
The Supreme Court has organised a \"National Conference on Addressing Issues Faced by the State Judiciary\" to engage in a meaningful dialogue with different stakeholders and functionaries in the state judiciary, in order to understand the challenges being faced by them and to chalk out a plan to address the same.
1 min
Kharge Forms 8-Member Panel 'EAGLE' to Monitor Free and Fair Polls by ECI
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday constituted an eight-member committee, named Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE), to monitor the conduct of free and fair elections by the Election Commission of India.
1 min
India-Indonesia relations rooted in shared culture, history: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Indonesia share a deep cultural, historical, and spiritual bond, rooted in shared beliefs and spiritual practices, including the revered figures of Lord Murugan, Ram, and Buddha
2 mins
Sitharaman Proposes Highest-Ever Annual Budgetary Support for Fisheries Sector
The Union Budget, tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes the highest ever total annual budgetary support of Rs. 2,703.67 crores for the fisheries sector.
3 mins
Where do transgenders fit?
U.S. president Donald Trump has brought the discussion about transgenders to the forefront by announcing that there are only two genders, male and female, in his inauguration speech; he also signed an executive order to that effect.
5 mins
Cong MLA BR Patil resigns as Karnataka CM's political adviser for 'several' reasons
Congress MLA BR Patil has resigned from his position as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political advisor.
1 min
Rishi Sunak Seen Enthralled During Wife & Mother-in-Law's Session at JLF 2025
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak seemed enthralled while listening to his wife Akshata and mother-in-law Sudha Murthy interacting in a session at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) here on Saturday.
1 min
JLF 2025: Cong MP Shashi Tharoor bats for individual's freedom of religion and faith
Religious faith and visits to shrines are solely a matter of one's personal choice and prerogative and no political party can interfere in such issues, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said here on Sunday.
1 min
Union Budget: Substantial Increase in Allocation for Development of Tribal Communities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her General Budget, has announced a substantial increase in the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, to ensure holistic and sustainable development of tribal communities across the country.
2 mins
Union Budget Will Increase Income of Street Vendors
The Union Budget will play a pivotal role in boosting the income of street vendors and improving the quality of life in urban areas, according to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal.
1 min
BCs Form More Than Half of Telangana's Population: Caste Census Report
The recently-conducted caste census in Telangana has revealed that Backward Classes (BCs) are the largest demographic group, making up 56 per cent of the state's population.
2 mins
SIT Files Chargesheet Against Actor & MLA Mukesh in Sexual Assault Case
The special investigation team (SIT), probing the allegations of sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry, has filed a chargesheet against actor and CPI-M legislator Mukesh in connection with a sexual assault case registered against him.
1 min
Telangana Cong demands resignation of BJP ministers
Holding a protest against the Union Budget, the state Congress today demanded that the two central ministers from Telangana, G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar should resign for failing to secure funds for the state's development.
1 min
Trump Tariffs: China Vows Countermeasures, to Sue US at WTO; Canada, Mexico Hit Back
China on Sunday said it \"firmly opposes\" the new tariffs imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump and warned of taking \"corresponding countermeasures\" to resolutely safeguard its own rights and interests.
1 min
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over an attack on a boarding school in Russia's Kursk region
Competing claims emerged over a deadly attack on a boarding school in Sudzha, a city in Russia's Kursk region that has been under Ukrainian control for five months, with Ukraine and Russia accusing each other of carrying out the strike.
1 min
Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: Sources
The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.
1 min
Syria's Interim President Lands in Saudi Arabia on His First Trip Abroad, Likely a Signal to Iran
Syria's interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus' shift away from Iran as its main regional ally.
1 min
It's Possible to Broaden the Circle of Peace: Netanyahu
The Israeli PM heads to Washington to meet Trump, discuss the second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
2 mins
Paramilitary group kills 54 in attack on open market in Sudanese city
An attack on an open market in the Sudanese city of Omdurman by a paramilitary group killed 54 people and wounded at least 158, health authorities said Saturday.
1 min
India Has Third-Largest Startup Ecosystem in the World: Govt
India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, with over 1.57 lakh certificates issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for recognition of startups as of 31 December 2024.
3 mins
Sebi's new mechanism to ensure secure payments in securities market through UPI
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to come out with a new mechanism to ensure secure and efficient payments in the securities market through Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
1 min
10.23 pc capex hike in Budget 2025-26 shows infrastructure a priority, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV in a post-budget interview that the Government's focus has been on capital expenditure (capex) in the last few years, and now it has also given a huge boost to increasing consumption.
1 min
Budget positions India as a more competitive player globally, assert industry leaders
The Union Budget introduced various development measures for the common man and the industry, focussing on the needs of the poor, youth, farmers, and women
2 mins
Market Outlook: RBI Policy, Budget Reactions & Global Economic Cues Key Factors for Next Week
The Indian stock market is set for a volatile week, with multiple factors influencing investor sentiment such as the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reactions to the Union Budget 2025, and global economic events.
1 min
Northeast: Observing Republic Day amid militants' boycott call
In the nineties, when I joined an Assamese daily as a news-desk employee, the separatist militants enjoyed a significant support base among the common people, and so it was a difficult task to defy many diktats of those gun-toting youths, including the one restricting any celebration relating to the Republic and Independence Days across northeast India (which they termed as the western part of the southeast Asian region).
5 mins
Indian Navy Half Marathon 2025: Kulbir Singh & Vrinda Bhandari take top honours
The inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon, held here on Sunday, concluded with impressive victories by Kulbir Singh and Vrinda Bhandari in the prestigious 21.1 km category.
1 min
Ranji Trophy: Quarterfinal between J&K and Kerala to be held in Pune, confirms MCA
The Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match between Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala will be held at the MCA International Stadium in Pune from February 8-12, confirmed the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday.
1 min
Davis Cup: Dominant India blanks Togo 4-0
Hosts India, backed by a passionate home crowd and a superior lineup, cruised past Togo 4-0 to secure a place in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex here on Sunday.
2 mins
India thrash South Africa to defend women's U19 WC title
Trisha and Sanika guide India to secure nine-wicket victory and claim the U19 T20WC title
2 mins
I-League: Real Kashmir FC Continue to Dominate on Familiar Turf in Srinagar
The icy chill in Srinagar did little to deter Real Kashmir FC as they warmed up their fans' hearts with a delightful 2-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League 2024-25 match, here at the TRC Football Turf on Sunday.
1 min
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