The Statesman Delhi - February 08, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - February 08, 2025
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February 08, 2025
Rahul alleges irregularities in voter lists for Maha polls; EC says will respond
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other top leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) - Sanjay Raut and Supriya Sule - on Friday reiterated their allegations of irregularities in the voter lists of the 2024 Assembly elections in Maharashtra, and posed a volley of questions to the Election Commission of India in this regard.
1 min
Row erupts over Ratan Tata's will beneficiary
The last will of late industrialist Ratan Tata has surprised those who were close to him, after it gave away more than Rs 500 crore to a little known 74-year-old entrepreneur from Jamshedpur called Mohini Mohan Dutta.
2 mins
Gautam Adani's Son Jeet Ties the Knot with Diva Shah
Indian businessman Gautam Adani's son Jeet Adani on Friday tied the knot with Diva Shah in Ahmedabad, Gujarat with traditional rituals in presence of the loved ones at a low-key, and extremely private function.
1 min
Crucial Delhi Assembly election results today
Counting of votes polled in the Assembly elections in Delhi will be held on Saturday in what is likely to be a close race between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
2 mins
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 6.25 per cent
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announces additional measures
2 mins
PM to visit US, France next week to meet President Trump, attend AI Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a crucial five-day, two-nation visit to France and the United States from 10 February to attend the AI Summit in Paris and meet President Donald Trump in Washington.
1 min
ACB Serves Notice on Kejriwal Over 'Offer of Bribe' Allegations, Seeks Details on MLA Poaching Claims
Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch on Friday (ACB) reached Arvind Kejriwal's residence and served a notice for the AAP chief to join the inquiry into the allegations of an 'offer of bribe' to the MLAs of his party, sources said.
1 min
New book explores challenges and opportunities in modern journalism
The book titled 'The Foundation of Journalism and Media: A Complete Handbook' by Dr Avneet Kaur Bhatia, co-authored by Dr Ghazal Singhal and others, was launched on Friday at the World Book Fair.
1 min
Delhi Cong files complaint with NHRC over 'inhuman' deportation of Indians
The Delhi unit of the Congress on Friday filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the \"inhuman treatment\" of Indian illegal immigrants deported from the United States.
1 min
Verbal spat between two groups results in firing, two held
A verbal spat between two groups led to a firing incident at a food joint in Jyoti Nagar area of North East Delhi, Police said on Friday.
1 min
Multi-layer security, deployment of 38 CAPF companies for counting day in Delhi
With deployment of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and multi-layered security arrangements, Delhi Police have left no stone unturned in order to ensure smooth counting of votes for the assembly elections in the national capital.
1 min
Lodged complaint with ACB against BJP's 'Operation Lotus': Sanjay Singh
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Friday reached Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) office, and accused BJP of executing its \"Operation Lotus,\" an alleged cash-for-defection scheme, offering Rs 15 crore and a ministerial position to AAP's Mukesh Ahlawat.
1 min
EC denies Kejriwal's claim on Form 17C, CEO Delhi office too responds
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal leveled fresh allegations against the Election Commission (EC) on Friday, claiming that the poll panel has refused to upload Form 17C, which contains the number of votes polled per booth in each assembly constituency, despite multiple requests.
1 min
Kejriwal Holds Meeting With AAP Candidates
Kejriwal reassured the candidates that AAP is on track to form the government in Delhi
2 mins
BJP dismisses AAP's poaching allegations
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Friday challenged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to immediately file a police complaint if any of his party's candidates had been approached by the saffron party for defection.
1 min
TB Mukt Bharat campaign screens 5.63 cr people, notifies 1.59 lakh new TB patients: Nadda
The health ministry's 100-day intensified campaign on tuberculosis Mukt Bharat has screened 5.63 crore vulnerable people and notified 1.59 lakh new TB patients from 347 districts, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Parliament on Friday.
1 min
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Takes a Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam, Praises Yogi for Arrangements
Amid the sea of devotees gathering at Prayagraj, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived on Friday to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam.
1 min
Noida International Airport partners with Uttarakhand Transport Corporation for seamless religious tour
Noida International Airport (NIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) today to provide seamless bus services to key destinations in Uttarakhand including religious spots.
1 min
Geetika Lidder's book 'I Am a Soldier's Wife' explores grief and healing after husband's tragic death
Geetika Lidder, wife of the late Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, who tragically lost his life in the military helicopter crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, in December 2021, is preparing to release her debut memoir, I Am a Soldier's Wife.
2 mins
India's Defence Manufacturing Boosted by Quality Assurance Insights at 2025 QA Conclave
The Industry Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, themed \"Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence,\" was conducted here today.
1 min
Experts fail to identify cause of 17 mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri
The first death was reported on 7 December; 38 people who'd fallen sick recovered
2 mins
DRDO Unveils New Research Verticals and Thrust Areas to Strengthen Future Technology Development
This strategic realignment aims to streamline and enhance the focus of Directed Research across the DRDO Industry Academia – Centres of Excellence (DIA-CoEs).
1 min
68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan take holy dip at Mahakumbh
Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has a deep connection with Sanatan Dharma which has forced even Hindu devotees from Pakistan to travel to Prayagraj for the spiritual experience.
1 min
Tight security for counting of votes of Milkipur bypoll in UP today
Three-tier security arrangements have been made at the strong room where electronic voting machines of the Milkipur bypoll have been kept, officials said on Friday.
1 min
Another fire at Mahakumbh: No one injured
A fire broke out in Sector 18 of Mahakumbh Nagar on Friday morning. No one was injured in the incident, police said.
1 min
500 Govt Schools to be Redeveloped With State-of-the-Art Facilities: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has launched an ambitious initiative to redevelop 500 government schools with state-of-the-art facilities, and the work has begun in several schools across the state.
1 min
Gauhati HC summons Assam officials over delayed affidavit
Director General of Police (DGP) to appear in person on 14 February
1 min
Jharkhand Board exams to commence on 11 February
In a major relief for students, the uncertainty surrounding the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) board exams has finally ended.
1 min
House proceedings disrupted in Rajasthan Assembly after minister alleges phone tapping
The issue of alleged tapping of Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena's phone disrupted proceedings in the state assembly on Friday with the agitated opposition trooping into the well, reciting \"Ram Dhuni\" to press upon the Chief Minister's resignation.
1 min
59 cases of HMPV virus reported in India from 6 to 29 January
A total of 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported from 6 to 29 January in 11 States/ Union Territories.
1 min
Two Women Among 10 Killed in Separate Road Accidents in MP
Ten persons, including two women, were killed in two separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh within a span of three hours between midnight and the wee hours of Friday.
1 min
JD(U) Dubs Rahul Gandhi's Love for Dalit Icons a Poll Gimmick
Bihar's ruling Janata Dal United (JDU) has dubbed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent Bihar visits as a political gimmick aimed at attracting the Dalit and backward communities towards the Congress party before the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.
1 min
Uddhav Thackeray Sena MPs dispel reports about 'Operation Tiger'
All nine MPs of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena held a press conference in New Delhi on Friday and dispelled claims about a so-called 'Operation Tiger' unleashed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, supposedly to get at least six out of nine Thackeray-led Sena MPs to join the Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
2 mins
India & USA Set to Deepen Defence Collaboration With New Framework for 2025-2035
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Pete Hegseth on his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defense, marking their first telephonic conversation.
1 min
BJP Hits Back at Hemant Govt's ₹1.36 Lakh Crore Claim, Calls It Misleading
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly countered Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's demand for ₹1.36 lakh crore in pending dues, accusing him of misinterpreting the Supreme Court's order to mislead the public.
1 min
Fadnavis refutes allegations, says Rahul senses Delhi debacle
Rahul Gandhi needs to introspect, or else there will be no revival of the Cong: Maha CM Fadnavis
3 mins
Potential influence of property taxes in GMC's land market
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) adopts Singapore's Property Tax Act 1960 to build GMC to harmonise economic growth with well-being and to reshape land pricing.
2 mins
Gaza Gamble
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to take \"ownership\" of Gaza and turn it into a \"Riviera\" has sparked global outrage, with critics labelling it as ethnic cleansing.
4 mins
Dictator's template
Lukashenko even reneged on the existing limits to Presidential terms as he rewrote the constitution through referendums that allowed him unlimited terms. His initial spiel was to root out endemic corruption that he claimed was holding the country 'hostage' from realising its potential - the masses had fallen for the promises hook, line and sinker. Later, he was to gag the entire governance system to perpetuate his own rule
4 mins
Mental health care deserves better
A total of Rs 92,333.43 crore has been allocated to the health sector in the 2025-26 budget.
2 mins
100 Per Cent Clean Power Targeted
DMC vice chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal started his political career with the ABVP – the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). An advocate for the promotion of art and culture, Chahal works tirelessly to foster a vibrant cultural ecosystem, while also prioritizing key areas such as sanitation, education, and enhancement of sports coaching in schools. His initiatives are aligned with the broader goal of building a cleaner, more educated, and empowered society, all contributing towards the vision of a developed and progressive India by 2047.
5 mins
Indian Navy's first training squadron (1TS) arrives in Singapore to strengthen Maritime Cooperation
The ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS)—INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera—arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, as part of their Long-Range Training Deployment to South East Asia.
1 min
Govt Giving Us 'Halwa': Stalin
Listing the development works and industrialisation taking place in South Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister said: \"Posterity will remember that it was Muthvel Karunanidhi Stalin's Dravidian Model of Governance which had changed the face of the southern Pandya kingdom (Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and parts of Thoothukudi districts as a highly developed region. We have put up a solid foundation for that.\"
1 min
Tamil Nadu remaining in India map not enough, Modi
Slamming the Modi government for discriminating against Tamil Nadu in allocation of funds and financial devolution, Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Friday said it is not enough for the state to remain a part of the Indian map but should also get its due.
1 min
Land tax for 2025-26 registers sharp increase in Kerala budget
The minimum tax rate, previously Rs 5 per acre (2.47 cents), has been raised to Rs 7.50
2 mins
Fresh tensions in Telangana's Vikarabad over industrial corridor land survey
Tension gripped the villages of Dudwala mandal in Telangana's Vikarabad district on Friday as revenue officials conducted a land survey for the proposed industrial corridor.
1 min
Trump Signs Order Imposing Sanctions on International Criminal Court Over Israel Probe
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally.
1 min
Panama President denies deal allowing US warships free transit through the canal
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied the U.S. State Department's claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free.
2 mins
Iran Supreme Leader Says US Talks 'Not Intelligent, Wise, Or Honorable,' Upending Push To Negotiation
Iran's supreme leader said Friday that negotiations with America \"are not intelligent, wise, or honorable\" after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
1 min
13 States to Sue Over DOGE Access to Government Payment Systems Containing Personal Data
Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information.
1 min
B'desh govt warns of stern action after Mujibur's house destroyed
The statement came more than 24 hours after the attack on the building from where Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh's independence in 1971
2 mins
RBI to introduce exclusive Internet Domain for banks to curb fraud
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced introducing the 'bank.in' exclusive Internet Domain for Indian banks.
1 min
India's forex reserves rise for 2nd straight week at $630.6 billion
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said India's foreign exchange reserves rose for a second straight week and stood at USD 630.6 billion as of 31 January.
1 min
GAIL's city gas distribution in Kolkata may no longer remain a pipedream with pipelines reaching city
The State-run GAIL (India) Ltd is working to increase its Capex to Rs 12,000 crore for the next 2-3 years from FY'26 from the current level of Rs 10,000 crore.
2 mins
Market closes lower for third straight sessions
Stock market remains indifferent to RBI's rate cut by 25 bps to boost growth
2 mins
Aadhaar holders conduct over 284 crore transactions, 43 crore eKYC in January, says govt data
Aadhaar holders conducted over 284 crore authentication transactions in the month of January 2025, data from the Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Friday highlighting the continued expansion of the digital economy in India.
1 min
Sambhu Das' Beyond the Lens: Unmasking the formless
Currently on display at Kolkata's Central Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts, Beyond the Lens marks photographer Sambhu Das' eighth solo exhibition.
3 mins
Feast for the eyes
Dacres Lane is known for the delectable street food it serves up. As dawn descends on the city of Kolkata, through sunshine and rain, hail or storm, vendors line up with their breakfast fares—everything from hot, fluffy, fried flatbreads of wheat (luchi) to cold coffee and seasonal fruit shakes—orange, pineapple, mango.
1 min
The Storyteller, Ray served upin a slowburn two handler
There are essentially only two characters in Satyajit Ray's wickedly ironic short story: the storyteller and the story stealer.
1 min
Now, I can get shows under my name: Shrestha
This 25-year-old vocalist wears many hats and shuffles from classical to rock to folk with equal ease.
5 mins
Intercontinental Legends Championship Trophy Gets Unveiled in Dubai
The Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) trophy was unveiled at a grand function in Dubai, marking the start of an exciting cricket league that will bring together legends from across the globe.
1 min
Iyer reveals story behind last-minute inclusion in opening ODI
Shreyas Iyer, who came up with a match-winning half-century in the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday, revealed that he came to know about his inclusion in the Playing XI after a late night call from skipper Rohit Sharma on match eve.
2 mins
Galle Test: Smith, Carey hit centuries to put Australia in command
Stand-in captain Steve Smith and wicketkeeper Alex Carey delivered masterful centuries on Day 2 of the second Test at Galle International Stadium, putting Australia in command and inching closer to a series whitewash over Sri Lanka in the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.
2 mins
'Kohli will definitely be fit for the next game vs England': Gill
Team India ODI vice-captain backs out-of-form senior to regain his famed touch during current series
1 min
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