The Statesman Delhi - March 13, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - March 13, 2025
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March 13, 2025
Opposition Walks Out of LS Over Energy Projects Near Indo-Pak Border
The Lok Sabha witnessed a huge uproar on Wednesday over the clearance granted by the government to a renewable energy project near the India-Pakistan border.
1 min
Digital arrest: Centre blocks over 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest scams so far, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
1 min
Retail inflation falls to 7-month low at 3.61 per cent in February; IIP for January recorded at 5 per cent
The consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation for February fell to 3.61 per cent amid a decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items.
1 min
Oppn slams Sitharaman over apparent remarks on Periyar in language row
Opposition members on Wednesday hit out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she accused the DMK of hypocrisy over the ongoing language row.
1 min
Jaffar Express hijacking: 190 rescued, 2nd day of operation underway in Balochistan
Security forces have rescued at least 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists as a rescue operation continues into its second day after terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express train near Balochistan's Bolan district, state media said on Wednesday.
1 min
India respects sovereignty of Mauritius over Chagos: Modi
PM's two-day official visit to Mauritius concludes; witnesses the inking of eight MoUs
2 mins
24 Bangladeshi immigrants detained
In an action against illegally staying foreign nationals, Delhi Police have detained 24 Bangladeshi immigrants, including two minors from South and South East Delhi, it said on Wednesday.
1 min
Gangster on the run for 5 years lands in police net
A gangster on the run for five years has landed in the Delhi Police Crime Branch's net.
1 min
2 Held For Running E-Cigarette Racket
Statesman News Service
1 min
Opposition being silenced systematically: Atishi to Gupta
Ahead of the Budget Session, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly Atishi wrote to Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday drawing his attention to the fact that only 14 per cent of time was allotted to Opposition MLAs and demanding a fair treatment from him.
1 min
Double-engine govt ensuring rapid development across Delhi: Ashish Sood
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday said the \"double-engine\" government of BJP is ensuring rapid development across the national capital.
2 mins
CM Rekha Gupta Calls on LK Advani, VK Malhotra
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met and sought blessings and guidance from veteran BJP leaders including former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and renowned educationist V K Malhotra.
1 min
AAP protests against unfulfilled promise of free LPG cylinder
Stepping up an attack on the BJP government in Delhi, the AAP, on Wednesday, staged a citywide protest at 40 locations reminding the saffron party of its free LPG cylinder promise made during the Assembly elections.
1 min
MoU for cruise tourism on Yamuna a momentous event: LG
The Yamuna River is set to undergo a major transformation with the launch of boat tourism and ferry services between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur
2 mins
NSUI stages protest against Pradhan's remarks
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Wednesday staged a protest here against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his recent \"uncivilised\" remarks to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MPs.
1 min
Noida authority introduces stricter penalties for traffic law violators
In order to curb reckless driving and improve road safety, Noida authorities have introduced stricter penalties effective from the start of this month.
1 min
Speaker refutes Atishi's allegations over directions in Delhi assembly
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday defended his decision of keeping the suspended members out of the House as he hit out at Leader of Opposition Atishi for making \"baseless\" allegations.
2 mins
Warmer days ahead as temperature continues to rise in Delhi
Residents of the National Capital experienced a warm morning as temperature soared to 33.5°C.
1 min
Delhi Budget will focus on economic security of poor, empowerment of women: Ravinder Indraj
Delhi Minister for Social Welfare and Cooperative Ravinder Indraj Singh, chaired a departmental review meeting on Wednesday, discussed new schemes and directed concerned officials to prepare the budget proposals keeping in view 'Antyodaya' principles to ensure rise and development of the last person in the society.
1 min
Mother, daughters kill themselves over financial woes in Capital
A woman along with her two daughters, aged nine and 18, ended their life in a suicide pact over alleged financial distress, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
PWD to construct only those roads with gift deed in name of dept: HP Minister
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh has stated that road construction in the state will now begin only if the department has a gift deed for the land in its name.
1 min
Ruling and Opposition members spar over Governor's address in Himachal Assembly
Heated exchange erupted between the ruling party and the opposition during the discussion on the motion of thanks brought by the government on the Governor's address in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday.
2 mins
LG & CM Chair Crucial Meet on Disaster Management in Delhi
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, chaired a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday to take stock and assess Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of the city, along with earthquake preparedness plan, urban flooding, extreme heat events and the related \"State Heat Action Plan 2025.\"
2 mins
Haryana Govt to Probe Transfer of Any 'Shamlat Deh' Land to Waqf Board
Making an announcement in the Assembly on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said a thorough investigation will be conducted if any Shamlat Deh land in the state has been transferred to the Waqf Board.
1 min
Over 55 Uttarakhand madarsas sealed, erased on Dhami's order in a fortnight
Taking a tough stand against illegal madarsas, Pushkar Singh Dhami government has sealed and erased more than 55 minority institutions in the last fortnight.
2 mins
Minister Outlines Steps to Curb Smuggling Along Indo-Bangla Border
In the wake of the Border Security Force (BSF) seizing contraband worth Rs 461.07 crore in 2024 during anti-smuggling operations along the India-Bangladesh border, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai has outlined a series of measures adopted to strengthen border security.
1 min
Govt committed to making Ganga cleaner: Jal Shakti minister
Chairing the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, Union Minister of Jal Shakti C R Patil on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable through an integrated and technology-driven approach.
1 min
HC allows painting, lighting of Sambhal's mosque
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday approved white washing and painting in outer walls of Sambhal's Jama Masjid.
1 min
Amit Shah to Undertake 3-Day Tour of Assam From Tomorrow
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will undertake a three-day visit to Assam starting March 14, during which he will address the 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students' Union at Dotma in Kokrajhar district and inaugurate the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy at Dergaon.
1 min
Ahead of Holi, UP CM Distributes Gas Cylinder Refills to 1.86 Crore Families
Ahead of Holi, the festival of colours, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed Rs 1,890 crore subsidy for gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore eligible families in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
1 min
BSF Seized Contraband Worth ₹461 Cr in 2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized contraband worth Rs. 461.07 crore in 2024 during anti-smuggling operations along the India-Bangladesh border.
1 min
Rajasthan Assembly Passes 3 Bills Amid Opp. Walkout
Amid ruckus and walkout by the opposition Congress members, the Rajasthan assembly passed three crucial bills within an hour on Wednesday.
1 min
Nitish Kumar Should Resign And Retire From Public Life: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
It is high time Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns and retires from politics, and spends the rest of his life in some ashram listening to 'pravachan' (sermons).
1 min
Madagascar a Steadfast Partner of India: LS Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said India holds Madagascar in the highest regard as a cherished and reliable friend, as well as a steadfast partner in its journey of progress.
1 min
BJP Sweeps Haryana Municipal Elections
The Congress, which contested the state civic polls on its symbol for the first time, failed to open its account
1 min
Rational view of China would benefit Canada
The governing Liberal Party elected former central banker Mark Carney its leader on Sunday.
2 mins
Iran Gamble
The latest outreach to Iran marks yet another dramatic shift in the US approach toward the Islamic Republic.
2 mins
Blame humans, not capitalism
SIR, Anjali Mehta, in her article published today, claims that capitalism is a curse, but I respectfully disagree.
1 min
Early summer
The early onset of summer across India this year is more than just a shift in seasons; it is a signal of a deeper, systemic problem that threatens livelihoods, economic stability, and the foundations of India's agrarian society.
2 mins
India and China
China and India should build on their historical fraternity and shared challenges. Joint initiatives — gender equity programmes to combat son preference, health collaborations to address health issues overlooked by the West and I.T. partnerships to employ youth — could yield mutual benefits. The elephant and dragon, once partners in peace along the Silk Road under legends like Kanishka,
4 mins
Trade Could Boost South Asian Economies
Chaudhry Bashir Arain, a trader from Khairpur in Pakistan, exports over 99 percent of his dried dates to India via Dubai. Delivery takes up to 40 days. The long-winded route for Pakistani chhuaras to India via Dubai started in February 2019 after the Pulwama attack, following which India suspended trade with Pakistan, revoking its Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status and imposing a 200 percent duty.
4 mins
Musk comes visiting
I am very proud of my daughter Leena (her name, school and workplace information have been changed to protect her privacy).
4 mins
No colours on unwilling persons on Holi: Hyderabad CP issues order
With Holi coinciding with Ramadan, the Hyderabad civic body has ordered closure of slaughterhouses and beef shops on 14 March while the city police issued an order prohibiting putting colours on an unwilling person or place.
1 min
Kerala CPI-M's powerful state committee to decide on action against leader for anti-party outburst
Three days after senior CPI-M leader, A. Padmakumar openly showed dissent and spoke against the way he was sidelined by the party, the Pathanamthitta district CPI-M meeting held on Wednesday decided to leave the matter to the higher state level committee.
1 min
BJP Shares Photo of Ranya Rao With K'taka CM, Raises Questions
The BJP's Karnataka unit on Wednesday shared a picture claiming it to be of actor Ranya Rao's wedding day photo in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Home Minister G. Parameshwara can be seen.
1 min
UP govt to replace vehicle registration booklet with chip-based smart card
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant change in vehicle registration in a major push towards the Digital UP Mission.
1 min
BRS Condemns Arrest of Two Women Journalists
The Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana has condemned the alleged arrest of two women journalists in Hyderabad.
1 min
Stop twisting facts, Tamil Nadu govt letter doesn't even mention 3-language policy: Kanimozhi's rebuttal to Pradhan
Amid the continuing war of words between Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu over the NEP and its attendant three-language policy, DMK parliamentary Party Leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP, has asked the former to 'stop twisting facts' with regard to the 2024 letter from the Tamil Nadu government on PM SHRI schools.
1 min
Stalin Invites K'taka CM for His Meet on Delimitation
The delimitation meeting will discuss and formulate strategies to oppose the central govt
1 min
Online Registration Opens for Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2025-26 in Gujarat
The Indian Army has commenced online registration for the Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2025-26 for candidates from 20 districts of Gujarat and two Union Territories.
1 min
Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create American factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.
1 min
Centre-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control
The centre-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in a surprising result in Greenland's parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of American President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.
1 min
Efforts Continue To Advance Gaza Peace Talks: Hamas
Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalize the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.
1 min
Portuguese Parliament Rejects Confidence Motion, Forcing Government to Resign
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote, forcing his government to resign after less than a year in office.
1 min
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with the USA in Saudi
Negotiators also agreed to appoint teams to begin talks aimed at reaching a lasting peace
2 mins
Deepinder Goyal invests $20m in LAT Aerospace
Deepinder Goyal, Chief Executive Officer at Zomato has invested $20 million in LAT Aerospace, a new startup working on developing low-cost short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft with up to 24 seats.
1 min
India's IT services industry to witness revenue growth of 4-6 percent in FY26: ICRA
A report released by the rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said India's IT services industry is expected to witness moderate revenue growth of 4-6 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26).
1 min
After Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio inks deal with SpaceX to provide Starlink internet services
Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited officially announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India, only a day after its competitor Bharti Airtel announced a similar deal on Tuesday.
1 min
Karnataka Inc to partner the state in making Karnataka a globally competitive state
The Karnataka chapter of leading chambers, the CII, has thrown in its lot with the state government in driving the next phase of growth of Karnataka — that will see a focus on bridging technology, sustainability, and economic inclusion to build a globally competitive and future-ready state.
3 mins
Moody's Projects India's Growth to Exceed 6.5 Per Cent Next Fiscal, Up From 6.3 Per Cent This Year
India's economic growth will exceed 6.5 per cent in the next fiscal, up from 6.3 per cent this year, said Moody's Ratings on Wednesday.
1 min
Market falls on IT selloff; mid, small-caps underperform
Sensex and Nifty ended lower as IT losses outweighed banking and auto gains amid US recession fears and volatility
2 mins
Individual housing loans outstanding grows 14 per cent at ₹33.53 lakh crore as of 30 Sept
The individual housing loans outstanding as of 30 September, 2024, stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14 per cent growth compared to the same period in the previous year, said the National Housing Bank (NHB) on Wednesday.
1 min
Indian Space Economy to Reach USD 44 Billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report
Indian space economy is aiming to reach USD 44 billion by 2033 from USD 8.4 billion in 2022, said a FICCI-EY report on 'Unlocking India's Space Economy - Pathways to Growth, Innovation and Global Leadership', released today at Bharat Space Conclave 2025, organised by FICCI.
2 mins
Divulging in Nano Historiography
“The term nano-history (anu itihas) pertains to historical narratives focusing on smaller entities or localities, such as districts, sub-divisions, towns, and villages, rather than nations or larger regions,” explains Dr. Somshankar Ray.
1 min
Revisiting controversy surrounding CAG's Rafale report
Excerpted from CAG Ensuring Accountability Amidst Controversies: An Inside View
1 min
Wit, satire and nostalgia
Humour is hard to define, being an intensely personal and private reaction.
1 min
ODI Rankings: Gill Remains on Top, Rohit Climbs to No. 3 After CT Win
After the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.
2 mins
Indian Middle-Order Lets Go of Top-Order Dependency, Finds Stability, Consistency as 2027 ODI WC Awaits
With two successive white-ball titles following T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 wins, the Men in Blue, left heartbroken by a loss to Australia at 2023 World Cup finals, are at the top of the world again.
4 mins
Rohit must have the goal of playing 2027 ODI WC, feels Ponting
A couple of days after India skipper Rohit Sharma put to bed rumours around his retirement from the 50-over format with a one-liner, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that the star batter is likely to have a specific goal in mind when he made the announcement.
2 mins
After Champions Trophy triumph, Pandya sets sights on T20 World Cup
Instrumental in India's recent limited-overs dominance, star all-rounder has already picked his next target
2 mins
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