The Statesman Delhi - March 06, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - March 06, 2025
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March 06, 2025
Kejriwal faces intense criticism for big cavalcade
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday said that it was condemnable that a curfew-like situation had been created for the annadatas who were not being allowed to come to the capital to register their protest even as a red carpet welcome was being accorded to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal with more than 100 vehicles escorting him for a Vipassana session from here to Hoshiarpur.
1 min
Vishwas Bill 2.0 to Decriminalise Over 100 Provisions: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the government is committed to encouraging global economic partnerships, leveraging technology to strengthen traditional sectors and to significantly enhance the export potential of India.
1 min
Kannada Actress Arrested for 'Smuggling' 14.8 kg Gold at Bengaluru Airport
The arrest of Kannada film actress Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer in Karnataka, has exposed a major gold smuggling operation.
1 min
India to establish National Large Language Model: PM
He was speaking in a post-budget webinar on employment
1 min
Tamil Nadu all-party meet demands freeze on delimitation for 30 years
Demanding a freeze on the delimitation exercise for the next three decades, the all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday, resolved to form a Joint Action Committee comprising MPs from southern states to create awareness on the adverse impact of delimitation based on population.
1 min
Donald Trump targets India on tariffs, announces reciprocal taxes
In what is expected to upset New Delhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent successful visit to Washington, US President Donald Trump targeted India and other countries on import duties and announced reciprocal tariffs from 2 April.
2 mins
Woman Naxalite operative living as house help nabbed in Pitampura
A 23-year-old woman naxalite operative living with a changed identity, having multiple cases against her, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was held from Pitampura in North West Delhi, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, commemorates 102nd anniversary of its founder Dr Rajni Kumar
In an endeavor to pay heartfelt tributes to its beloved Founder Dr Rajni Kumar, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, on Wednesday organised a special commemorative assembly ‘Remembering Dr Rajni Kumar: A Persona with A Rainbow of Virtues’, on her 102nd birth anniversary.
1 min
Cong to focus on strengthening organisation at grassroots level
Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav said on Wednesday that the suggestions and views expressed at the block and District Congress Committee meetings would be taken into account for the strengthening of the organisation at the grassroots level.
1 min
Palam 360 Khap chief meets Delhi CP, discusses law and order, traffic issues
Palam 360 Khap Chaudhary Surendra Solanki met Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Wednesday to discuss issues related to law and order, traffic management, and the transfer of Palam Police station to Dwarka district.
1 min
Vision correction in 10 seconds sharp: Latest from Centre for Sight
Centre for Sight (CFS), a leader in advanced eye care and ophthalmic technology in India, has introduced the world's fastest and safest LASIK laser surgical technology—AMARIS 1050RS with FORESIGHT, an AI-driven predictive system that enhances laser vision correction precision.
1 min
CM: Budget Will Fulfill All Expectations of Delhiites
In a dig at AAP, she says none has to remind govt about its agenda
1 min
Delhi Govt Allots Over 44,000 Seats in EWS Admission Draw
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday participated in the draw of lots for the 2025-26 academic session, allocating over 44,000 seats under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota for entry-level classes in private schools.
1 min
Drug peddler held with firearm in NE Delhi
A drug peddler was held with a firearm in the Shahdara area of North East Delhi with a seizure of narcotics valued over one crore, the police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Minister Sirsa Slams Kejriwal for Availing 'Lavish' Convoy in Punjab
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday slammed former chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal for availing a \"lavish\" convoy during the latter's visit to Punjab for 'Vipassana', calling it \"VIP arrogance at its peak\".
1 min
HP suffers ₹ 53-cr loss in forest fires in 17 years
Himachal Pradesh (HP) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it suffered losses to the tune of Rs 52.98 crore due to forest fires over the past 17 years.
1 min
BJP MLAs walk out of J&K Assembly after Speaker expunges Leader of Oppn's remarks
All BJP legislators walked out from the J&K Assembly on Wednesday after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather expunged the \"derogatory remarks\" on the 13 July \"martyrs\" made by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma.
2 mins
Haryana DGP reviews crime control measures
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on Wednesday held a meeting of officers of the State Crime Branch (SCB), and sought a report from officers regarding the action taken so far regarding the pending major cases in the State Crime Branch.
1 min
Minister highlights role of IGNOU in transforming education landscape
At the 38th Convocation of IGNOU Jammu Regional Centre on Wednesday, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh hailed the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for accommodating aptitudes in the education system and affirmed that the 'Open University Culture' will receive a significant boost from NEP 2020.
2 mins
Police Demolish Drug Peddler's Illegal Construction in Jalandhar
In the ongoing crackdown on drug peddlers, Commissionerate Police Jalandhar, in coordination with the municipal corporation, on Wednesday, demolished an illegal property belonging to a drug smuggler.
1 min
MoC inked for India's first integrated API, Green Hydrogen & Ethanol facility in HP
A Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed here on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu between State Government and M/s Spray Engineering Devices Limited, Chandigarh to set up India's first integrated Manufacturing Facility of API, Green Hydrogen and 2G Ethanol BBN of the Solan district with a cost of Rs 1400 crore.
1 min
HC Anguished Over Failure of J&K, Ladakh in Filing Response on 'Poor' Health Facilities
Taking serious note of the authorities' failure to file their response on \"poor medical facilities\", a division bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday expressed anguish over the non-serious approach of the Union Territories (UTs) of J&K and Ladakh regarding the issue.
1 min
Amarnath Pilgrimage to Commence on 3 July
The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage will commence on 3 July and culminate on 9 August on Raksha Bandhan.
1 min
Tejashwi woos youth with jobs, domicile, reservation
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav played his trump card when he called upon the youth of the state to vote for a young leader who understands their needs and aspirations.
1 min
DRDO conducts high-altitude trials of indigenous integrated life support system for LCA Tejas
In a major breakthrough for India's defence aviation sector, the Defence Bio-Engineering and Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), a Bengaluru-based laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
1 min
Women forced to mortgage their gold jewellery under Modi govt, alleges Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said women have been forced to \"mortgage\" their gold jewellery under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.
1 min
IAS Officers Always Want Supremacy Over IPS/IFS: SC
The remarks by Justice Gavai came in the course of the hearing of a matter relating to misutilisation of funds
2 mins
Trapped Refugees
The forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan underscores the grim reality faced by displaced populations who find themselves at the mercy of shifting political priorities.
4 mins
Enslaved
SIR, It is indeed a matter of concern that human exploitation crosses its limits and takes the form of slavery.
1 min
A World Gone Horribly Wrong
Orbán. He and the bunch of reprobates he has recruited have sowed chaos at both the domestic and international levels during the first 50 days of the second Trump regime.
2 mins
Mahakumbh-2025: A global beacon of spiritual and cultural grandeur, says UP CM
Highlighting the historical significance of Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated: \"We are witnessing a historic moment. Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has left an indelible mark—not just in Uttar Pradesh, but across India and the world. This unparalleled event will continue to captivate global attention for years to come.\"
1 min
Cabinet approves revision of livestock health and disease control programme
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of Rs 3,880 crore, which will help in prevention and control of livestock diseases.
1 min
Efforts Underway to Solve Border Dispute With Assam: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that efforts are underway to solve the long-pending contentious issues with Assam.
1 min
Meghalaya Budget 2025-26: Major push for tourism sector
The budget was presented by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday
1 min
Assam CM advocates Hindi as unifying language amidst resistance in South
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that Hindi is not only just the official language of the country, but also the language of the heart of every Indian.
1 min
Trump's Trade War Draws Swift Retaliation With New Tariffs From Mexico, Canada, and China
President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada, and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
1 min
Arab leaders endorse Egypt's plan to rebuild Gaza as an alternative to Trump's proposal
Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to depopulate the territory and redevelop it as a beach destination.
1 min
Replying to Trump, Democrats warn US friendships fraying, trade war threatening economy
In the customary rebuttal to the President's address to Congress, the Democrats have warned that US friendships with allies are fraying, while the trade war is threatening the economy.
1 min
Donald Trump Vows to Press Ahead on Reshaping America
Trump's prime-time speech was the latest marker in his takeover of the nation's capital
2 mins
Services Sector Witnesses Strong Rebound in Feb with PMI at 59.0
Strong underlying demand, and higher new business intake were key factors driving output growth.
1 min
Indian consumers want best of both worlds-seamless digital convenience & in-store experience:PwC
KOLKATA, 5 MARCH
3 mins
India Emerges as Leading Global Wealth Hub with Population of 85,698 HNWIs
India has emerged as a leading global wealth hub, with a current population of 85,698 High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), a recent report has said.
1 min
Govt Appoints Ajay Bhadoo as GeM CEO
The Government of India has appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from 3 March, 2025.
1 min
RBI Appoints Dr Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director (ED) with effect from March 03, 2025.
1 min
Coal Production From Captive, Commercial Mines for FY25 Reaches 167.36 MT
Ministry of Coal on Wednesday said that the total coal production from captive and commercial mines for the financial year 2024-25 has reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) as of February 2025.
1 min
Nifty above 22,300; Sensex gains 740 pts
All sectoral indices ended in the green with PSU Bank, metal & power indices rising 3 each
2 mins
Loopholes in fast-track resolution
Efficiency in the insolvency resolution process must not come at the cost of certainty, argues Debarshi Chakraborty
4 mins
ICC CT 2025: Oz skipper Steve Smith retires from ODIs, to continue in Tests, T20Is
Australian batting great Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket effective immediately following Australia's semi-final loss to India at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
1 min
Gill retains top batting spot in ODIs; Kohli, Axar, Shami gain
India's star batter Shubman Gill retained the top spot in the latest update of the ICC rankings for men's ODI batters.
1 min
Gambhir praises 'phenomenal' Virat Kohli as India reach CT final
India head coach Gautam Gambhir was effusive in his praises for his side's achievements at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thus far, after beating Australia to reach the summit clash of the tournament.
1 min
'I was not feeling desperate': Kohli on gritty knock against Australia
Star batter Virat Kohli once again displayed why he's rated so highly in white-ball cricket, more so in big-ticket tournaments, and as the master of run-chases, with his gritty half century helping India beat Australia by four wickets in the high-pressure semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
2 mins
Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into final
Kiwis ride tons by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson as Proteas live up to 'chokers' tag
3 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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