The Statesman Delhi - February 07, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - February 07, 2025
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February 07, 2025
PM Modi Kicks Off Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 With Star-Studded Line-Up
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the return of the highly anticipated Pariksha Pe Charcha series, offering a fresh format with eight new episodes aimed at guiding students, parents, and teachers through the challenges of exam preparation, stress management, and personal growth.
2 mins
Asaram Docu: SC Orders Protection for Discovery Officials After Threats
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim protection to the officials of Discovery Communications India who are allegedly facing threats after the release of a documentary series, Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu.
1 min
India Engaging With US To Ensure Deportess Are Not Mistreated: EAM
India is engaging with the United States to ensure that illegal Indian immigrants being deported from America are not mistreated in any manner during the flight, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
1 min
Didi's Bengal receives investment proposals worth ₹4.40 lakh crore across various sectors
West Bengal, which is often perceived to be cash-starved, has received investment proposals worth over Rs 4.40 lakh crore during the two-day business conclave this year, said a beaming Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday.
1 min
'Family first' is Congress model of politics: Modi
A mixture of lies, deception, corruption, nepotism & appeasement: PM
2 mins
AAP & Congress reject exit polls' prediction of clean sweep for BJP
The AAP, Congress and other Opposition parties on Thursday rejected the exit poll prediction of a clean sweep for the saffron party in the Delhi Assembly elections.
1 min
Delhiites have rejected Arvind Kejriwal, says BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri on exit poll predictions
After the majority of the exit polls predicted BJP's comeback in the Delhi elections, party candidate from Kalkaji Ramesh Bidhuri exuded confidence for the results and said that the people of Delhi have \"rejected\" Arvind Kejriwal.
1 min
Korean Contemporary Art Graces India Art Fair 2025
With the growing influence of Korean culture in India, people thronged to the Korean Cultural Centre's exhibition booth at the India Art Fair 2025 here.
1 min
Youth Shoots Younger Sibling Dead in a Fit of Rage in SE Delhi
A youth shot his 18-year-old sibling dead in the Lajpat Nagar area of South East Delhi, the police said on Thursday.
1 min
Police Filed Over 1,000 Cases of MCC Violation
A day after the Delhi Assembly elections culminated in voting, the Delhi Police, on Thursday, released the data on the violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
1 min
Two Kashmiri men held at IGIA with 10-kg gold coins valued at ₹7.8 crore
The Delhi Customs, on Thursday, claimed to have arrested two Kashmiri men at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) with 10 kg of gold coins valued at around Rs 7.8 crore in the international market.
1 min
IYC Stages Protest Against Deportation of Indians by US; Union Budget 2025
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Thursday staged a protest against the \"inhuman treatment\" meted out to illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from America, and the recent Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
1 min
Voted for BJP to take fear out of Muslims: Imams' forum chief in viral video
A video of All India Imam Association's chief, Moulana Sajid Rashidi stating that he did cast his vote in favour of BJP in the Delhi assembly elections to counter the fear of the saffron party among Muslims, surfaced on the social media.
1 min
MP Accuses BJP Of Bid To Poach 7 AAP Candidates
'Our Candidates Were Offered Rs 15 Crore Each To Switch Sides And Join BJP'
2 mins
No re-polling required in Delhi polls: CEO
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi R Alice Vaz said on Thursday that no re-polling was required in any of the 70 Assembly constituencies in the national capital.
1 min
CBI books 9 for bid to sabotage 'Faceless Scheme of Assessment' of IT department
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked nine, including a deputy commissioner, and two Inspectors of income tax, along with five Chartered Accountants, for allegedly attempting to sabotage the 'Faceless Scheme of Assessment' of the IT Department, introduced by the Union government, agency sources said on Thursday.
1 min
Punjab: AAP Condemns Undignified Deportation of 104 Indians from US
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly condemned the deportation of 104 Indians from the United States and the inhuman treatment meted out to them.
1 min
UGC Extends Last Date for Submission of Feedback on New Regulations
The University Grants Commission (UGC), on Thursday, extended the last date for the submission of feedback on the draft UGC Regulations 2025 to February 28.
1 min
BJP seeks impartial probe into alleged irregularities in Assembly recruitment
The BJP has sought an impartial investigation into the alleged irregularities in recruitment in the State Legislative Assembly.
1 min
Haryana CM accords approval to 83 roads worth over ₹77 cr
An amount of Rs 1,160.39 lakh has also been approved for 15 roads in Samalkha constituency having a cumulative length of more than 26 km
1 min
Haryana Minister Meets Amit Shah on Infra Issues
Haryana's Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed several important matters related to the state.
1 min
Missed Opportunity
The Union Budget 2025-26 was expected to chart a bold course for economic recovery, particularly in employment generation and demand stimulation.
2 mins
Strategic Opening
US President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats against China have been met with expected counter-tariffs from Beijing, but Chinese leader Xi Jinping likely sees this more than just a trade dispute.
2 mins
Distracted by communist utopia
In 1953-54, veteran communist leader Mohan Bikram Singh started preaching communist ideology and initiated a peasant uprising from his village, Narikot, Pyuthan.
2 mins
The WTO is dead, long live WTO!
The World Trade Organization (WTO), established in 1995 as the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), was envisioned as the guardian of free and fair global trade.
3 mins
DeepSeek, black swans and markets
In April 2007, Nassim Nicholas Taleb put forth his thoughts on rare events of substantial repercussions in his book Black Swan. It is an event that has, in the context of existing levels of knowledge in a society, a very small chance of occurring. In technical lingo, it is a 'tail-end' event, with a minor probability of occurrence.
4 mins
Telangana Congress cracks the whip
Telangana Congress cracked the whip as the party leadership today met the MLAs, warning them against opposing its policies openly and directing them to resolve any doubts and concerns through internal discussions instead of speaking publicly about the issues.
1 min
After Budget push, apprehensions grip uranium mining in Kurnool
The Union government has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission and allocated Rs 20,000 crore
2 mins
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels gained ground in eastern Congo on Wednesday despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week, taking control of a town 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Bukavu, civil society officials and residents told The Associated Press.
1 min
Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk
Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's early actions, decrying everything from the president's immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
1 min
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V named new spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was on Wednesday named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday at the age of 88, in accordance with historical Shia Imami Ismaili tradition.
1 min
Trump only wants to displace Palestinians from Gaza temporarily, say US officials
President Donald Trump's top diplomat and his main spokesperson on Wednesday walked back the idea that he wants the permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, after American allies and even Republican lawmakers rebuffed his suggestion that the U.S. take \"ownership\" of the territory.
1 min
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Is Put on Hold by a Second Federal Judge
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. illegally, calling citizenship a \"most precious right.\"
1 min
Israel Begins Preparations for Exodus from Gaza Strip
Egypt launches diplomatic blitz to head off plan; Saudi Arabia rejects mass transfer of Palestinians
2 mins
Automobile sales rise seven per cent YoY in January: FADA
In January, automobile retail sales in India rose 7 per cent year-on-year at 22,91,621 units, data from the dealers body Federation Of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said.
1 min
Zomato officially changes its corporate name to 'Eternal'
Online food delivery app, Zomato, has officially changed its corporate name to Eternal Ltd, the company said in an exchange filing.
1 min
RBI asks NBFCs to disclose total charges levied for loan products: Report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed large non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to disclose the total charges levied on customers for each loan product.
1 min
REC Posts 23% Jump in Q2 Net Profit at ₹4,029 Crore; Declares Dividend of ₹4.30 Per Share
REC Limited on Thursday announced a 23 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 4,029 crore for the October-December quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 3,269 crore for the same quarter of 2023-24.
1 min
EPFO Crosses Historic 5 Crore Claims Settlement Mark
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, announced that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has achieved a historic milestone by crossing the 5 crore claims settlement mark for the first time in its history.
1 min
Market extends loss ahead of RBI's key MPC meeting
Stock market closed slightly lower, weighed down by stocks like Titan, ITC, State Bank of India, and PowerGrid amid weaker earnings.
1 min
Five ways to build a lucrative career as a niche beauty specialist
The beauty industry has always been a beacon for creativity, self-expression, and personal transformation.
4 mins
English Premier League: The new terrain for branding
The English Premier League (EPL) has emerged as a dynamic platform for global branding, fuelled by its diversity, enthusiasm and ability to connect with audiences across continents.
2 mins
FIH Pro League: Aussies stun Holland; Hockeyroos edge past China
Australia's inexperienced young team rallied from a defeat at the hands of Spain a day earlier to claim an unexpected 4-2 victory over Olympic champions the Netherlands in a FIH Hockey Pro League clash in Sydney on Thursday.
1 min
Varun, Trisha Nominated for ICC Player of the Month Awards
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy and U-19 Women's team sensation Gongadi Trisha have been nominated for ICC's men's and women's Player Of The Month awards for January on Thursday.
1 min
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
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