The Statesman Delhi - March 16, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - March 16, 2025
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March 16, 2025
PM Modi's 3-hour podcast with AI researcher Lex Fridman to be released today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with renowned podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman in a three-hour long podcast that is due to be released on Sunday.
1 min
Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries
The Trump administration is said to be considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to news agencies.
1 min
18 Nuclear Power Plants Planned to Generate 13,800 MW: Govt Data
The Indian government proposes to build 18 more nuclear power reactors with a cumulative capacity of generating 13,800 MW of electricity and five sites have already been given in-principle approval, as per official documents.
1 min
Indusind Bank is well-capitalised: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has assured depositors of IndusInd Bank there is no need to panic due to speculative reports in the media and asked the IndusInd Bank board on Saturday to complete remedial action by 31 March 2025, after making required disclosures to all stakeholders.
1 min
ECI Calls Meeting for Discussion on Linking EPIC and Aadhaar
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has called a meeting for discussion on the linking of Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and Aadhaar on 18 March, sources said on Saturday.
1 min
Indian student 'self-deports' from USA after visa revoked over Palestine protests
An Indian student who participated in pro-Palestine protests in the USA has \"self-deported\" herself after her student visa was revoked, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced.
1 min
Minority quota in K'taka government contracts sparks BJP pushback
In a controversial move that has sparked a strong pushback from the BJP, the Congress government in Karnataka has given the go ahead for a 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in government tenders, among other items, at its meeting held on Saturday.
1 min
5 Held for Stealing Cables on Metro's Violet Line
In a breakthrough against the Metro cable thieves, Delhi Police have nabbed five people for stealing cables on two occasions on the Violet line.
1 min
CM highlights brother-sister bond with Parvesh, pledges to fulfil Sahib Singh Verma's vision
Ahead of the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday demanded that the BJP government implement a scheme like the Congress government in Telangana has done by launching an initiative to provide Rs 25,000 crore interest-free loan to empower women entrepreneurs.
2 mins
Youth killed in road rage incident on Holi; 2 nabbed
A youth was brutally killed in a road rage incident in East Delhi on Holi after a heated argument escalated into violence, police said on Saturday.
1 min
Cong demands interest-free loan for women entrepreneurs in city
Ahead of the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday demanded that the BJP government implement a scheme like the Congress government in Telangana has done by launching an initiative to provide Rs 25,000 crore interest-free loan to empower women entrepreneurs.
1 min
Crime Branch busts drug peddling network in Delhi
The Crime Branch unit of Delhi Police has claimed to have busted a gang of narcotics offenders operating in the Narela area of Outer North Delhi.
1 min
GRAP Stage-I Curbs Revoked as Air Quality Improves in City
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday revoked GRAP 1 restrictions as Delhi recorded its lowest Air Quality Index (AQI) in the last three years for the period between January 1 and March 15.
1 min
3 Arrested for Kidnapping Juvenile in Saket, Victim Rescued Safely
The Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly kidnapping a juvenile from Saket area in South Delhi, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Heritage Chinar trees geotagged in Kashmir
The J&K Forest Department has geotagged 28,560 heritage Chinar trees in Kashmir with digital QR-enabled scannable plates containing 25 tree attributes.
1 min
Punjab govt constructing 1,000 ultra-modern anganwadi centres
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is continuously working for the holistic development of women and children in the state.
1 min
Karnataka becomes the first state to try to decriminalise factory owners' compliance violations
Karnataka is the first state in the country to declare its intent to decriminalise employers' compliance violations, labour issues and removing criminal penalties for procedural lapses—something that can ease the stranglehold of the inspector raj and threats that hang over the heads of the factory owners like the proverbial Damocles sword.
2 mins
Kanimozhi, Prakash Raj slam Pawan Kalyan for U-turn on Hindi after aligning with BJP
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and film star Pawan Kalyan, making a U-turn on Hindi after teaming up with the BJP, has invited the ire and ridicule of politicians and celebrities as well as netizens opposed to the three-language formula of the BJP-led Union Government's New Education Policy.
1 min
Kerala CM Vijayan backs Stalin's conference against delimitation move
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday extended his support to the conference organised by his Tamil Nadu counterpart and DMK supremo MK Stalin in Chennai against the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies.
1 min
Indian Army hosts veterans rally at Itarana Cantt in Alwar
The Indian Army reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of veterans and Veer Naris by organizing a Veterans Rally (Gaurav Samaroh) at Itarana Cantt in Alwar, on Saturday.
1 min
KCR Attended Assembly For Two Days In 15 Months: Revanth
Launching a broadside against the Leader of the Opposition K Chandrasekhar Rao, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said in the past 15 months he has only attended Assembly for two days despite drawing an annual salary of Rs 57,84,144.
2 mins
TN Budget 2025-26: Focus on Tamil, women's welfare & infra
This is the last full-fledged budget of the current DMK government
2 mins
India Launches $1 Billion Fund for Creators, Announces Global WAVES Summit in Mumbai
The Centre has unveiled a USD 1 billion fund aimed at enhancing the emerging creators' economy in the country and has reached out to ambassadors from over 100 nations to invite their participation in the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) set to take place in Mumbai.
1 min
In a first, 9 Tripura youths get nursing caregiver jobs in Japan
For the first time, nine youths from Tripura have got jobs in Japan as nursing caregivers and 60 more candidates would go to the East Asian country in the next financial year (2025-26) for work, officials said here on Saturday.
1 min
Mayawati Demands Caste Census, Describes Herself as Iron Lady
Reiterating her commitment to strengthen the Bahujan Samaj for their \"social change and economic liberation\" across the country, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on the birth anniversary of the party's founder and her mentor Kanshi Ram on Saturday again raised the issue of Caste Census.
1 min
UP CM Yogi orders crackdown on land encroachment
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, directed officials to take immediate action to reclaim illegally occupied land belonging to the poor and enforce strict measures against encroachers.
1 min
Rape convict Asaram, on bail until 31 March, reaches Jodhpur from Indore
Rape convict Asaram arrived in Jodhpur on Saturday after being released on interim bail.
2 mins
Amit Shah witnesses transfer of Assam Rifles land to Mizoram
Home Minister describes the event as a significant milestone in Mizoram's development
2 mins
KPCC chief DK Shivakumar asks Mahila Cong to shape up & perform
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Chief and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday urged the women's wing of the party to prepare women candidates and be ready for the eventuality of the Women's Reservation Bill taking effect during the 2028 assembly elections in the state.
2 mins
UP BJP to announce district presidents today
After a long wait and days of suspense for the party workers and leaders, the Uttar Pradesh BJP is set to announce district and city presidents of the state on Sunday.
1 min
Property dispute turns violent in East Champaran; 1 killed, 3 injured
A property dispute turned violent in the East Champaran district on Friday night, leaving one person dead and three others seriously injured.
1 min
Nominations Open for Padma Awards
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards-2026 started on Saturday.
1 min
Dhankhar planning to resume presiding over RS from 17 March: Jairam Ramesh
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar is planning to resume presiding over the Rajya Sabha from 17 March.
1 min
MP: Sorcerer's 'exorcism' ritual leaves 6-month-old gravely hurt
In a harrowing incident, a six-month-old infant sustained severe burns in what authorities describe as a barbaric act of \"exorcism.\"
1 min
Man held for threatening Madhya Pradesh minister
A man has been arrested for allegedly issuing death threats to Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over the phone and through social media.
1 min
Tej Pratap forces constable to dance on Holi, evokes fresh political controversy
Just like his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav also celebrated the festival of colours, Holi, with great pomp and show with the party workers in Patna on Saturday.
1 min
Rajasthan Police boycott Holi celebrations; leaders urge CM to address their demands
Police personnel across several districts of Rajasthan boycotted Holi celebrations this year to draw attention to their demands.
1 min
Supriya Sule Opposes Prevention of Unlawful Activities Bill
The law undermines the fundamental rights of citizens and would establish a police raj, the NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader said
1 min
Guruji Credit Card Scheme Supports 712 Students' Higher Education Dreams
The Guruji Credit Card Scheme, started to help financially weak students in Jharkhand, is showing great success.
1 min
THDC India Ltd, CSPGCL & Chhattisgarh govt sign MoU
THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a leading Power Sector PSU, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) and government of Chhattisgarh, for the development of a 1400 MW Pump Storage Based Hydro Electric Power Project at Dangari, District Jashpur.
1 min
E Rly Urges Not To Pull Alarm Chain Unless Extremely Necessary
Eastern Railway is putting forth diligent efforts to ensure the timely running of trains despite facing numerous challenges, including the disturbances caused by alarm chain pulling and road traffic congestion at level crossing gates.
1 min
REC signs ₹18,360-crore MoU with Kerala govt
REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed an MoU with the Energy Management Centre (EMC), government of Kerala, for collaboration and financing of Pumped Storage Projects in Kerala.
1 min
PM's scheme for mentoring young authors ~ PM-YUVA 3.0 ~ launched
The ministry of education, department of higher education, has launched PM-YUVA 3.0 - Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors, an Author Mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) in order to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally.
1 min
Re-development of Shalimar Rly Station starts
Shalimar Railway Station is one of the major Railway Terminals of South Eastern Railway.
1 min
ICGS Saksham arrives at Port Victoria in Seychelles
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham, an Offshore Patrol Vessel arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 25, for a three-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering regional partnerships.
1 min
India Outperforms Global Trade Average as Services Drive Exports
India outperformed global trade averages with services exports driving growth as total world trade hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, expanding 3.7 per cent, according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
1 min
Railway Minister Vaishnaw inspects work to develop Hyperloop pod in Chennai
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the work being done to develop a Hyperloop pod in Chennai.
1 min
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told allies to \"keep the pressure\" on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the \"party of peace.\"
1 min
After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent
In the span of a week, a hush has descended on higher education in the United States.
1 min
G7 Slams China's Growing Assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Ministers of the Group of 7 (G7) countries blasted China's dangerous maneuvers in South China as they wrapped up a three-day meeting in Quebec, Canada.
1 min
Head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria killed, says Iraqi Prime Minister
The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday.
1 min
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump's agenda from dozens of lawsuits.
1 min
Hamas Will Release American-Israeli Hostage Only If Truce Agreement Is Implemented
Hamas wants the long-delayed talks on ceasefire's second phase to begin, end to aid blockade
2 mins
Remove obstacles to rape investigation and trial
Mid nationwide protests against the surge in incidents of rape and harassment of women and girls, the interim government has pledged to amend relevant laws to expedite the trial process for rape cases.
2 mins
Preserving Glaciers
The melting of glaciers is a natural process. The recession or melting of glaciers is mainly caused by global warming and climate change. This rate of melting of glaciers cannot be prevented unless all factors responsible for global warming and climate change are controlled. There is high interdependence between glaciers located in the Himalayas and the energy security of India; 33 per cent of India's thermal capacity and 52 per cent of hydropower are dependent on water from rivers originating from the Himalayas
5 mins
The myth of Pakistan's stability
This is not how it works. The biggest folly that any wielder of power can fall prey to is to take their own power for granted.
4 mins
Women help themselves and their communities
Women in dozens of remote villages of Pali and Pratapgarh districts of Rajasthan have initiated a series of changes that contribute in significant ways not just to their increasing economic security but also to significant social reforms.
3 mins
Unveiling Varanasi's unique celebrations
Being a city that is steeped in spirituality, Varanasi is known for its vibrant celebrations during the 'Rangbhari Ekadashi' and 'Masan Holi'.
2 mins
Isle Be There
Look beyond Mauritius' sensational scenery to delve deep into its poignant history.
3 mins
Sharjah shines!
As the cultural stronghold of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah has a wide range of attractions and activities on offer for every kind of traveller to make the most of.
4 mins
Salt Lake Point School: Inculcating Lasting Moral Values
Established in 1976, Salt Lake Point School offers education to children from kindergarten to twelfth standard. Located in Salt Lake in CD-249 near City Centre I, the school offers a quaint and calm environment for the children. The school got its ICSE affiliations in the year 1998.
3 mins
A spooky experience
I really enjoy experiencing new places. So, I decided to go to Purulia with friends during my vacation last summer.
2 mins
India need players who can score goals: Marquez
The Indian senior men's team had arrived in Shillong on Friday, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh scheduled to be played on 25 March.
1 min
Fit-again Nitish Reddy to Join Sunrisers Hyderabad Camp
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has received a significant boost ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, as all-rounder Nitish Reddy has successfully cleared a fitness test after recovering from a side strain injury.
1 min
India Continue To Dominate Special Olympics World Winter Games
India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally.
1 min
IML 2025: Nostalgic showdown on the cards as India take on West Indies in final
The stage is set for a clash between two cricket Masters in the final of the inaugural edition of the International Masters League.
1 min
'You can't ignore': KKR's Venkatesh on Rs 23.75 cr price tag pressure
Ahead of the start of the IPL 2025 season, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Venkatesh Iyer admitted that he feels the pressure of his hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore after being bought by the franchise in last year's mega auction.
2 mins
All England Open: Lakshya Sen loses to Shi Feng, crashes out in quarters
Indian star loses in straight games against reigning Asian Games champion in men's singles category
1 min
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