The Statesman Delhi - April 14, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025
US Tariff Exemption on Electronics: India Has Clear Edge Over China
The Donald Trump administration's decision to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics imported to the USA from reciprocal tariffs has given India a definitive edge over China, industry leaders have said.
1 min
With new laser weapon to shoot down aerial targets, India joins exclusive club
India today joined the select group of nations, including the USA, China and Russia, with the capability of shooting down fixed-wing drones and swarm drones using a high-energy 30-kilowatt laser beam.
1 min
Police bust drug syndicate, arrest 4
As part of a crackdown on narcotic trade, a team of the Delhi Police busted a drug syndicate involved in supplying illegal drugs with the arrest of four drug peddlers, including a woman, from Rohini area, it said on Sunday.
1 min
Baisakhi Celebrated With Traditional Fervour & Enthusiasm In City
The festival of Baisakhi was celebrated in Delhi on Sunday with traditional fervor and enthusiasm.
1 min
Sachdeva Unveils Statue of BR Ambedkar in Old Delhi
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, along with BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and Dushyant Gautam, unveiled a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Kali Masjid area of Old Delhi on the eve of Ambedkar's birth anniversary.
1 min
Delhi will soon become health tourism hub: CM
The Chief Minister says that Delhi government is planning to build 24 new hospitals in the national capital
1 min
Delhi Sees Decline in Major Crimes in 2025, Says Report
Delhi has witnessed a significant shift in its crime statistics for the year 2025.
1 min
Fake medicines being supplied in city hospitals, alleges Yadav
Attacking the BJP led government in the national capital, Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on Sunday alleged that fake medicines were being supplied to the government-run hospitals.
1 min
Venugopal alleges denial of permission for Christian procession in Delhi
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, on Sunday, slammed the BJP for allegedly denying permission for the Kuruthola Pradakshina procession in Delhi.
1 min
Delhiites to Witness Heatwave This Week
Delhi has witnessed a sudden change in weather over the past few days due to an active Western Disturbance with low-pressure features.
1 min
135th Ambedkar Jayanti to be celebrated at Prerna Sthal today
The celebrations of the 135th Ambedkar Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of father of the Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar will be held at the Prerna Sthal, Parliament House lawns on Monday.
1 min
INS Sunayna enters Port of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania
INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania on 12 April, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
1 min
Communal tension erupts in MP's Guna, situation under control now
Communal tension erupted in Guna city of Madhya Pradesh, after stones were pelted on a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday late evening.
1 min
Border village in Kashmir electrified, LPG-enabled jointly by Indian Army & Aseem Foundation
In a powerful example of inclusive development and national service, Simari, a border village in Karnah Valley of North Kashmir has been fully electrified and LPG-enabled through a joint initiative of the Indian Army's Vajr Division and Aseem Foundation, under the aegis of Chinar Corps.
1 min
Cops in Rajasthan to Get CM Commemorative Seva Medal From This Year
The Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government has instituted a special award—\"the Chief Minister Commemorative Seva Medal\"—to be conferred on chosen police officers and employees for outstanding achievements and meritorious services.
1 min
ACB's charges of tampering with land records aimed at silencing me: NC MP Ruhullah
National Confidence MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Sunday, described the allegations against him of manipulating the land records in connection with a land compensation case in Kashmir as \"politically motivated\".
2 mins
JD(U), BJP vie to woo Dalits on Ambedkar birth anniversary
Keeping an eye on the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, every political party is competing with each other to woo the Dalit vote bank in the state.
1 min
UP cultural dept to host grand celebrations on Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to celebrate the 135th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar with great fervour across the state.
1 min
Akash Anand apologises, seeks re-entry into BSP after expulsion
Expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National Coordinator and nephew of party chief Mayawati, Akash Anand, has issued a public apology and requested the party leadership to forgive his past mistakes and allow him to rejoin the BSP.
1 min
Threat letter alarms Ranchi court
A letter laced with threats and intent has set off alarms across Jharkhand's judicial and law enforcement circles.
1 min
Battle Against Maoists in Final Phase: Jharkhand CM
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said that the State's long-standing battle against Maoist insurgency is now in its final phase.
1 min
'Pause, review and repeal' the latest amendment to RTI Act: Ramesh to Vaishnaw
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday described the amendment to the RTI Act, 2005 as \"RTI-destroying\" and urged Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to \"pause, review and repeal\" the latest change.
1 min
CM Himanta Sarma, Jeet Adani Discuss ₹50,000 Crore Investment Projects for Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Adani Group director Jeet Adani on Sunday to discuss the way forward to the Rs 50,000 crore investment commitment made by the conglomerate during the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit held in February.
1 min
CM: Violence incited in name of Waqf; Hindus dragged out of homes & killed in Murshidabad
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister was speaking at a workshop held at Bhagidari Bhawan here on Sunday as part of the Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samman Abhiyan.
2 mins
Jobs cut
The United Kingdom's latest step in civil service reform is striking both in scale and symbolism.
2 mins
Corner shop
The hum of scooter engines, the buzz of mobile apps, and the promise of deliveries within 10 minutes ~ this is the new soundtrack of urban retail in India.
2 mins
Gandhi and the Raj~I
People could not see through this game of non-adversarial opposition and remained overawed by Gandhi's sacrifice when he was arrested. The man remained in absolute control of people's emotions. No wonder, he would write to an English correspondent, Esther Faering, in April 1918, 'I am the one man who can today preserve the peace in India as no other man can.' The British capitalized on this to channelize the anti-colonial spirit in the non-revolutionary path
4 mins
You are fired
I have worked forty years in business, diplomacy, consulting and international development and have never heard a more vulgar decree than \"You are fired!\"
2 mins
Hello to Tariffs Will Mean Goodbye, Dollar Profits
April Fool's Day was on 1 April, but the next day, US President Trump unleashed Liberation Day, imposing tariff rates of 10 per cent on UK, Australia and Singapore, 20 per cent on EU and 54 per cent on China.
4 mins
How can Muslim population increase in such a manner: K'taka BJP
The Karnataka BJP on Sunday questioned the caste census report findings, wondering how the Muslim population can increase in such a manner.
2 mins
LG Sinha Urges People To Fight Against Terror Ecosystem In Jammu & Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon all sections of society to identify and isolate divisive forces and join the fight against the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
2 mins
Kerala HC Rejects Review Plea on CPM Leader's Body Donation
The Kerala High Court dismissed a review petition filed by the daughters of late CPI-M leader MM Lawrence against handing over their father's body to the Government Medical College, Ernakulam.
1 min
Fake Gandhis conspired to stop Ambedkar centenary celebrations: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Sunday, alleged that 'fake Gandhis' conspired to prevent the centenary celebrations of B.R. Ambedkar's visit to Nippani town in Karnataka.
1 min
Muslims will lose properties under the Waqf law: Owaisi
AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi today announced that the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) will conduct a protest meeting at Darussalam in Hyderabad on 19 April to oppose the newly enacted Waqf Amendment Act.
1 min
TN Makes History, Notifies 10 Acts as SC Rules Assent Implied
The Supreme Court had ruled that the 10 re-adopted Bills were deemed to have received assent after being stalled by the Governor and sent to the President
2 mins
Israel Strikes a Hospital in Gaza, Forcing Evacuation as Attacks Intensify
Israel struck a hospital in northern Gaza early Sunday, forcing patients to evacuate as attacks intensified.
1 min
Trump admin excludes mobile phones, other electronics from reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration in the USA has exempted electronics like phones, computers and other electronics from the reciprocal tariffs imposed on other nations, including China, The Hill reported.
1 min
More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
More than 20 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.
1 min
Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices jumped over 6.5 per cent this week, reaching a record high of $3,237 per troy ounce.
1 min
Foreign investors pull out ₹31,575 cr from equities
In April so far, foreign investors have pulled out Rs 31,575 crore from equity markets in the wake of turbulence from tariffs imposed by the USA.
1 min
Coal import drops by 1.4 per cent to 240.77 MT in April-February period
The import of coal in India has dropped marginally by 1.4 percent to 240.77 million tonnes in the April-February period of FY'25 over the year-ago period.
1 min
We are well on target, doing things the way we want it: Skoda Director
Skoda has been present in Kolkata for nearly 30 years now.
6 mins
India Reimagining Future Through Unity
While citing initiatives like smart cities and industrial hubs, Goyal stressed the role of every citizen in achieving a USD 30-35 trillion economy by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat mission
1 min
Valuation of five of top 10 firms surged ₹84,559.01 crore last week
The combined market valuation of five of the top 10 valued firms surged Rs 84,559.01 crore last week, with Hindustan Unilever emerging as the biggest winner.
1 min
Mizoram border district issues strict guidelines for Myanmar refugees
Authorities in south Mizoram's Lawngtlai district, along with paramilitary personnel, state police and civil society leaders, visited the refugee camp at Bualpui NG village and issued a set of directives for the displaced people from Myanmar.
1 min
Brushstrokes across borders: ASEAN artists bring diverse visions to Shillong in cultural celebration
Against the serene hills and monsoon-kissed skies of Meghalaya's capital, the third edition of the ASEAN-India Artists' Camp (AIAC) unfolded as a celebration of cultural convergence and creativity.
2 mins
'Fit India Sundays on Cycle': India pedals forward with over 300 events nationwide
India witnessed yet another vibrant edition of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle', with over 300 events conducted simultaneously across the country.
2 mins
Jyothi, Yadav Claim Gold in Compound Mixed Team Archery WC Stage 1 in USA
A few days after compound archery was included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the Indian team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav claimed the gold medal in the Compound Mixed Team event in the 2025 Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Florida, USA, on Saturday.
1 min
Premier League: Arsenal held 1-1 by Brentford; Everton bag 3 points at Nottingham
Having caused a sensation in European football earlier in the week, an Arsenal side with one eye on next week's Champions League return leg in Madrid was held 1-1 by Brentford at home in the Premier League.
1 min
Shrivalli, Ankita and Prarthana create history to help India qualify for the playoffs of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025
Team India confirmed their playoff berth in the Billie Jean King Cup 2025, after bagging second place at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1.
1 min
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