The Statesman Delhi - March 09, 2025
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In this issue
March 09, 2025
Six Women Achievers Take Over PM's Social Media Handle on Int'l Women's Day
On International Women's Day, six accomplished women from diverse fields took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter handle to share their inspiring journeys of empowerment and achievement.
2 mins
PM to visit Mauritius for National Day celebrations on 11-12 March, says MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mauritius on 11-12 March to attend the 57th National Day celebrations of the island as the guest of honour, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced.
1 min
Delhi Cabinet approves ₹5,100 cr for Mahila Samridhi Yojana Phase 1
In a landmark decision on International Women's Day, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Saturday fulfilled one of the BJP's key election promises by approving rupees 5,100 crore for the first phase of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana in the national capital.
1 min
Two groups in Gujarat Congress, one is working for the BJP, says Rahul Gandhi in Ahmedabad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for a structural overhaul in the Gujarat Congress, asserting that a faction within the party is \"conniving with the BJP from within\".
1 min
Hill-plain divide triggers Cabinet rejig talk in U'khand
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's return from his Delhi visit and harsh statement made by the BJP's national spokesperson and Pauri Lok Sabha MP Anil Baluni, on the hill-plain divide controversy, has fuelled talk as to an imminent Cabinet rejig.
2 mins
One final hurdle: India's quest for glory against familiar foe NZ
India look to spin quartet to work their magic against chief tormentors in ICC tournaments
2 mins
Orientation Programme for Newly Elected Delhi MLAs Rescheduled
The orientation programme for newly elected Delhi MLAs to familiarise them with legislative procedures has been rescheduled to March 18.
1 min
Menstrual leave: A step towards inclusivity or a hindrance to equality?
Coinciding with the International Women's Day, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced a new policy granting female employees one day of paid menstrual leave per month, eliciting a range of responses.
1 min
Women of Nizamuddin Basti embody change, independence, and empowerment
It is the first week of Ramzan and the otherwise bustling lanes of Nizamuddin Basti are rather quiet for a spring afternoon.
4 mins
Sachdeva Questions AAP's Commitment to Women's Pension in Delhi and Punjab
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, on International Women's Day, welcomed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's announcement of a 5,100 crore provision for the Women's Honour Scheme in the 2025-26 budget and the formation of a four-member committee to establish rules and registration for distributing the honorarium.
1 min
Delhi Police Nabs Absconding Gangster
The Delhi Police has arrested Rohit Gahlot, a gangster wanted in an attempted murder case, from Murthal in Haryana.
1 min
Delhi Police Holds Public Grievance Camps on Top Cop's Directive
Delhi Police on Saturday organised public grievance camps in various districts to address the problems faced by residents.
1 min
Commemorating Women's Contributions: Book on Women Members of Constituent Assembly Released
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, formally released a significant publication titled \"The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly\".
1 min
Speaker: India Reaching New Heights of Development Under Modi's Leadership
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said India is reaching new heights of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1 min
Gautam Buddha Nagar emerging as a health tourism hub: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Gautam Buddha Nagar is emerging fast as a hub of health tourism.
2 mins
India Bloc Student Wings to Protest Against UGC Draft and Paper Leaks
Student organizations affiliated with INDIA bloc partners will stage a protest at Jantar Mantar on March 26 against issues such as paper leaks, the new UGC draft, the restoration of student body elections, and social justice in the education sector, among other concerns.
1 min
Assam Police Tighten Vigil as Bangladeshi Nationals Pushed Back Amid Border
In a continued effort to curb illegal infiltration, Assam Police intercepted and deported multiple Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter India unlawfully.
1 min
Govt Focused on Providing Preventive, Curative Healthcare, Says Nadda
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said the government is focused on providing healthcare which is preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative.
1 min
Kerala Govt to Woo Private Investment
A major focus of the policy is to introduce private participation in various sectors
1 min
Assam's 'Elephant Girl' Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation
Known as \"Elephant Girl\" (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India's first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.
1 min
Microsoft's investment proves UP's rise as India's top investment hub: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday joined the foundation-laying ceremony of the Microsoft India Development Centre, calling it a landmark moment for the IT sector in Noida and North India.
1 min
KVIC Distributes Over 2K Bee Boxes and Honey Colonies Across Six States
To strengthen the 'New Khadi for New India' movement, Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Manoj Kumar, distributed 2,050 bee boxes, honey colonies, and toolkits to 205 beekeepers across six states through video conference from KVIC's Rajghat office in Delhi.
1 min
Tension Escalates in Manipur Over Free Movement Directive
Demonstrators Clash With Security Forces in Kangpokpi District
1 min
CM Yogi to shuffle Cabinet pack ahead of 2027 assembly polls
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is expected to reshuffle its state ministry to strengthen its caste equation and counter the Samajwadi Party's PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) strategy ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
1 min
Women assuming leadership roles at every level: LS Speaker
Highlighting the transformative role of women in advancing India's growth, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday stated that women are not just participants in development but are taking the lead across various fields.
1 min
Committed to empowering females: Nitish Kumar on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the fair sex.
1 min
JPSC recruitment scam: CBI court summons 60 accused
The CBI court has summoned 60 accused in the JPSC recruitment scam, exposing fraudulent mark alterations and favoritism in Jharkhand's civil services exams.
1 min
PM Modi interacts with 'Lakhpati Didis', says he is richest man with blessings from mothers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the second day of his Gujarat visit on Saturday, following a series of events in Surat and Silvassa on Friday.
1 min
Men must support women in becoming strong, empowered, self-reliant: Prez
'Women should get an environment where they can make independent decisions about their lives without pressure or fear'
2 mins
Haryana Strengthens Green Energy Open Access With New Amendment
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has taken a significant step toward promoting green energy adoption in the state by introducing key amendments to the Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2023.
1 min
Women's Day Cycle Rally Celebrates Nari Shakti at Kanha Shanti Vanam
In a vibrant celebration of International Women's Day, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, joined by state sports ministers, athletes, and administrators, flagged off a special cycle rally at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana today.
1 min
Kerala Man Who Swallowed Suspected Drug Packets in Police Custody Dies
A youth with a history of drug trafficking died on Saturday morning while undergoing treatment at the state-run Medical College Hospital here.
1 min
Indian Navy Inducts Eighth MCA Barge, Strengthening Operational Capabilities
The Indian Navy marked the induction of its eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, today.
1 min
BJP Accuses Cong Govt in Himachal of Increasing State's Debt to Rs 1 Trillion
BJP Himachal Pradesh Media In-charge Karan Nanda on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led state government for increasing the state's debt to Rs one trillion and demanded that it reveal where the funds are being utilised.
1 min
Karnataka: CBI Launches Probe into Gold Smuggling Case Involving Actress Ranya Rao
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation into the sensational case of gold smuggling involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, the step-daughter of a senior serving IPS officer in Karnataka, sources said on Saturday.
1 min
'Heinous crime': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to take 'immediate action' in Hampi rape incident
Two women, including an Israeli national, were allegedly raped by three men near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district on the night of 6 March, Koppal police said on Saturday.
1 min
Telangana Cong MPs to raise Centre's step-motherly treatment in House
Congress MPs in Telangana have decided to move an adjournment motion in the upcoming session of Parliament to raise the issue of the Centre's stepmotherly treatment towards the state.
1 min
Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
Forensic experts came to a heartrending conclusion Friday about the manner of death for actor Gene Hackman: he died of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer's disease on an empty stomach a week after a rare, rodent-borne disease took the life of his wife at their home in Santa Fe.
1 min
Myanmar's military leader announces general election to be held within ten months
Four years after seizing power from the elected administration, the head of the military government declared Myanmar will hold a general election within ten months, state-run media reported Saturday.
1 min
Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war
Canada looks set to pick a measured former central banker to deal with the threats President Donald Trump's tariffs pose against a pillar of Western free trade.
1 min
North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine for the First Time
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the USA.
1 min
South Korea's Impeached Prez Yoon Released From Prison
South Korea's impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.
1 min
Russian Strike on Ukrainian Town Kills Eleven as USA Cuts Intelligence Sharing with Kyiv
'I think he's doing what anybody else would,' said Trump, when questioned if Putin was taking advantage of the US withdrawal
2 mins
Hamas warned
The latest warning issued by President Donald Trump to Hamas marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, reflecting his aggressive approach to foreign policy.
4 mins
A Dream Shattered
Almost every person seeking asylum in a foreign country alleges State persecution, because of his caste or religion. The very fact that such spiels are believed by foreign governments while granting asylum is a poor reflection on our soft power, and the immense persuasive powers of immigration lawyers. However, a different reality emerges in interaction with the illegal migrants: the real reasons for their migration are economic and societal. Young people try to go abroad as they believe that Western countries offer more opportunities for them, and in any case, 'foreign returned' people are considered superior
6 mins
Men's anger being taken out on women
The world is angry — and in most places, women bear the brunt of this anger.
4 mins
Can Nato remain relevant?
The ongoing dilemma surrounding Nato's expanding portfolio of tasks has intensified under the Trump 2.0 administration, which increasingly exposes an inner tension regarding the financial burdens associated with the alliance.
4 mins
India's Space Budget Almost Tripled in Last 10 Years: Minister
India's space budget almost tripled in the last 10 years -- from Rs 5,615 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 13,416 crore in 2025-26 -- the government said on Saturday.
1 min
Cooling inflation reinforces case for potential RBI rate cuts: Report
India's inflation fell to 4.31 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent, approaching the RBI's 4 per cent target after four months above 5 per cent and this trend reinforces the case for potential rate cuts, with the repo rate at 6.25 per cent, a new report showed on Saturday.
1 min
Savarkar's 1944 Constitution draft: Was it more secular than Ambedkar's?
The constitution that an independent India adopted 75 years ago under the guidance of Dr BR Ambedkar is considered one of the most celebrated works of modern times.
3 mins
The fairy tale of Purnapani: Abandoned quarry to ecological marvel
Nestled in the heart of Odisha's Sundargarh district, the Purnapani Limestone & Dolomite Quarry (PL&DQ) has undergone an extraordinary transformation from an industrial mining site to a thriving ecological haven.
2 mins
Redefining the artistic boundaries of today's artwork
Artistic expression is undergoing a massive transition in today's day and age. What was once considered customary is now being challenged as artists are set to incorporate bold expressions, technological innovations and digital elements in their artworks.
3 mins
'She is my muse, and I can see life flow through her eyes'
The ebb and tide of a marriage reflects the mutual growth of two people; such is the story of Santosh Kumar Dey and Tina Dey.
2 mins
India Clinch Tri-series for Deaf with Seven-wicket Thrashing of Australia
The action-packed T20 International Tri-series for the Deaf played between India, South Africa, and Australia culminated with a nerve-wracking finale between India and Australia at Karnail Singh Stadium here on Saturday.
2 mins
ISL: Jamshedpur FC target record 13th league win as Chennaiyin FC eye positive end to season
Both Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC will aim to end the league stage of the ongoing 2024-25 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on a positive note when they meet in the penultimate clash in the first stage of the current edition on Sunday.
3 mins
NorthEast United FC Ride Late Blitzkrieg to Rout East Bengal
NEUFC Culminate League Stage of ISL in Style With a 4-0 Thrashing of Hapless Kolkata Giants in Guwahati
2 mins
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