The Statesman Delhi - April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
Govt committed to rooting out drug networks: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed the Modi government's commitment to ruthlessly rooting out drug networks.
1 min
PM Slams Congress for Appeasement Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reiterated his government's resolve to continue with the agenda of inclusive development and slammed the Congress for indulging in the politics of appeasement, noting that in 2013, just months before elections, the Congress amended the Waqf Act to appease its vote bank, elevating it above several Constitutional provisions.
1 min
PNB loan fraud case: Mehul Choksi held in Belgium
Mehul Choksi, the diamond businessman wanted in an alleged Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested in Belgium following an extradition request from the Indian agencies, sources said.
1 min
SC to hear suo moto case today on Lokpal's power to take complaints against HC judges
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday the matter where it has suo moto (on its own motion) stayed the operation of a decision of the Lokpal holding that the anti-corruption body can entertain complaints against High Court judges.
1 min
Govt committed to rooting out drug networks: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed the Modi government's commitment to ruthlessly rooting out drug networks.
1 min
PM Slams Congress for Appeasement Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reiterated his government's resolve to continue with the agenda of inclusive development and slammed the Congress for indulging in the politics of appeasement, noting that in 2013, just months before elections, the Congress amended the Waqf Act to appease its vote bank, elevating it above several Constitutional provisions.
1 min
Duo wanted in shootout case held from Dwarka after encounter
In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch unit of the Delhi Police arrested two criminals from the Dwarka area in the southwest of the city, it said on Monday.
1 min
Delhi Assembly Accelerates NeVA Adoption Process
Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, will embark on a three-day study tour to Odisha starting Tuesday, April 15, to assess and learn from the successful implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which has recently transitioned to a fully paperless system.
1 min
NCRTC Starts Namo Bharat Train Trial Between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) initiated trial runs between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat stations on Saturday night, according to a statement.
1 min
AAP Govt Betrayed Dr Ambedkar's Vision, Claims Delhi BJP Chief
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday alleged that of all governments in Delhi's recent past, the previous AAP government led by Arvind Kejriwal was the most guilty of betraying the dreams of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
2 mins
Devender Yadav pays homage to Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on Monday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and vowed to uphold his ideals to provide social justice and equality to the marginalized sections of society.
1 min
Absconding criminal wanted in murder bid case arrested
The Crime Branch unit of the Delhi Police arrested an absconding criminal from the Prahladpur-Surajkund border that lies in Delhi-NCR.
1 min
CM Launches Development Projects
Following Dr BR Ambedkar's principles, the Delhi government remains committed to the welfare and empowerment of all communities, says Rekha Gupta
3 mins
PM lays foundation stone of new terminal building of Hisar airport worth over ₹410 cr
In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable, and accessible to all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen airport in Hisar, Haryana, worth over Rs 410 crore.
5 mins
Modi to flag off Katra-Srinagar train, fulfilling Dogra Maharaja's 133-yr-old vision
A monumental chapter in India's rail infrastructure journey will be written on 19 April when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the inaugural train between Katra and Srinagar, fulfilling a 133-year-old dream envisioned by the Dogra ruler Maharaja Pratap Singh—to connect the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the nation by rail.
2 mins
Chamoli Police bans liquor enroute to Chardham Kedarnath, Badrinath
The homestays and hotels on the route of Chardham Yatra to Badrinath and Kedarnath will not be allowed to serve liquor to tourists during the pilgrimage season starting from April 30.
1 min
A New Era of Development Begins in Haryana, Says CM
Saini says Haryana's double-engine government has now transformed into a triple-engine government, accelerating the pace of development threefold
2 mins
Foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society, says Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Dr Mohan Bhagwat, on Monday said that foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society and took advantage of it.
1 min
Zero Poverty Mission to be named after BR Ambedkar: Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, announced that the 'Zero Poverty' Mission in Uttar Pradesh will be named after Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
2 mins
Two arrested in multi-crore DB Stock Consultancy scam in Assam
In the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore DB Stock Consultancy scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two individuals from Guwahati for their roles in facilitating the fraudulent scheme that duped thousands of investors nationwide.
1 min
Government Releases First Edition of India's International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India on Monday released the first edition of International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum, marking a significant step toward articulating the country's outward-facing strategy in Quantum Science, Technology and Innovation (QSTI), with the intent to accelerate discovery, foster innovation, and catalyze adoption across critical sectors.
2 mins
No ex-govts thought about Janajati welfare; now developments underway in state, says Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that ambitious projects and schemes worth Rs 1,400 crore, funded by the World Bank, are currently underway in the state to improve the socio-economic conditions of indigenous tribes, adding that previously, no government thought about their welfare.
1 min
Assam Sets Up India's First Boilerless Sugarcane Plant for Jaggery Production
Assam farmers are now treading on uncharted territory in sugarcane production.
1 min
Foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society, says Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Dr Mohan Bhagwat, on Monday said that foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society and took advantage of it.
1 min
Zero Poverty Mission to be named after BR Ambedkar: Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, announced that the 'Zero Poverty' Mission in Uttar Pradesh will be named after Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
2 mins
Bihar Assembly elections: RJD, Congress to hold crucial meet for seat sharing tomorrow
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav is going to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on 15 April (Tuesday) to discuss seat-sharing talks and the alliance between the two parties for the upcoming Bihar elections, RJD MP Manoj Jha said on Monday.
1 min
Fresh threat to Salman Khan, Mumbai police begins probe
Mumbai traffic police officials stated on Monday that they received a message threatening to blow up actor Salman Khan's car with a bomb, after which a case has been registered against unidentified persons.
1 min
FIR Against Man for Torturing Puppy to Get Social Media 'Likes'
After a deeply distressing video showing a depraved young man mercilessly punching and torturing a puppy, seemingly for social media 'likes', went viral, the police in Pratapgarh have filed an FIR against the perpetrator on the initiative of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India.
1 min
Whistle-blower welcomes Mehul Choksi's arrest
Hariprasad SV, the whistle-blower in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has welcomed the arrest of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in Belgium and strongly urged Indian authorities to ensure his extradition, warning that failure to do so would mean a 'national failure'.
1 min
J'khand: Return of Ram or recalibration of power?
There was something unusual in the air here on 14 April morning.
1 min
Kharge Hit Backs at PM Modi for His Remarks on Congress
They had burnt a copy of the Constitution at the Ramlila Maidan when it was made: Cong president
2 mins
Babasaheb, a national hero, let's follow his path: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Monday that enthusiasm to celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary (Ambedkar Jayanti) is visible not only in India, but also all over the world.
1 min
BJP claims Nehru govt humiliated Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar
The BJP on Monday launched a fresh attack against the Congress and its previous regimes, accusing the grand old party of not just demeaning Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's contributions to the country but also conspiring to erase his legacy.
1 min
Bihar Assembly elections: RJD, Congress to hold crucial meet for seat sharing tomorrow
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav is going to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on 15 April (Tuesday) to discuss seat-sharing talks and the alliance between the two parties for the upcoming Bihar elections, RJD MP Manoj Jha said on Monday.
1 min
Fresh threat to Salman Khan, Mumbai police begins probe
Mumbai traffic police officials stated on Monday that they received a message threatening to blow up actor Salman Khan's car with a bomb, after which a case has been registered against unidentified persons.
1 min
FIR Against Man for Torturing Puppy to Get Social Media 'Likes'
After a deeply distressing video showing a depraved young man mercilessly punching and torturing a puppy, seemingly for social media 'likes', went viral, the police in Pratapgarh have filed an FIR against the perpetrator on the initiative of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India.
1 min
Whistle-blower welcomes Mehul Choksi's arrest
Hariprasad SV, the whistle-blower in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has welcomed the arrest of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in Belgium and strongly urged Indian authorities to ensure his extradition, warning that failure to do so would mean a 'national failure'.
1 min
J'khand: Return of Ram or recalibration of power?
There was something unusual in the air here on 14 April morning.
1 min
Kharge Hit Backs at PM Modi for His Remarks on Congress
They had burnt a copy of the Constitution at the Ramlila Maidan when it was made: Cong president
2 mins
Babasaheb, a national hero, let's follow his path: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Monday that enthusiasm to celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary (Ambedkar Jayanti) is visible not only in India, but also all over the world.
1 min
BJP claims Nehru govt humiliated Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar
The BJP on Monday launched a fresh attack against the Congress and its previous regimes, accusing the grand old party of not just demeaning Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's contributions to the country but also conspiring to erase his legacy.
1 min
Sectoral reforms vital to spur business growth
It is encouraging to read the latest World Bank Group report on investment prospects in Bangladesh.
1 min
Redrawn Lines
The termination by India of transshipment facilities for Bangladesh marks more than a policy decision – it signals a recalibration of regional diplomacy, trade priorities, and strategic red lines in South Asia.
4 mins
Gandhi and the Raj~ II
As long as the British Empire held supreme power which seemed undefeatable, his subservience to it in India remained a subject's allegiance to the authority. In the First World War, he had a firm conviction that the mighty empire would come out victorious and then grant freedom to India within the Empire. From the 1940s, the entire situation started taking a new turn
4 mins
Sectoral reforms vital to spur business growth
It is encouraging to read the latest World Bank Group report on investment prospects in Bangladesh.
1 min
Redrawn Lines
The termination by India of transshipment facilities for Bangladesh marks more than a policy decision – it signals a recalibration of regional diplomacy, trade priorities, and strategic red lines in South Asia.
4 mins
Gandhi and the Raj~ II
As long as the British Empire held supreme power which seemed undefeatable, his subservience to it in India remained a subject's allegiance to the authority. In the First World War, he had a firm conviction that the mighty empire would come out victorious and then grant freedom to India within the Empire. From the 1940s, the entire situation started taking a new turn
4 mins
US Policies Will Ultimately Help China
President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every country upended the global trading order and plunged markets into turmoil.
4 mins
The Mysterious Case of the Bagram Airbase
There is an unconfirmed report that the US has redeployed at the Bagram air base in Afghanistan.
4 mins
US Policies Will Ultimately Help China
President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every country upended the global trading order and plunged markets into turmoil.
4 mins
The Mysterious Case of the Bagram Airbase
There is an unconfirmed report that the US has redeployed at the Bagram air base in Afghanistan.
4 mins
Decision to accept caste census report not made yet: Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna said on Monday that the decision to accept the caste census report has not been made yet.
1 min
Woman Moves SC Seeking CBI Probe Into Husband ADM Naveen Babu's Death
Nearly one month after the Kerala High Court rejected the demand for a CBI probe into the death of Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, his wife Manjusha approached the Supreme Court on Monday with the same plea.
1 min
TN: Fish prices surge ahead of 61-day-long fishing ban
With the annual 61-day fishing ban set to come into effect from midnight on April 14, fish prices have skyrocketed at the Kasimedu fish market in Chennai.
1 min
PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi Extend Tamil New Year Wishes to People
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi extended warm wishes to the people of Tamil Nadu on the occasion of the Tamil New Year, marking the beginning of the month of Chithirai in the state.
1 min
B'luru molestation case: Karnataka Police arrest accused in Kerala village
Karnataka Police have arrested the accused in the sensational molestation case involving two women in Bengaluru, sources confirmed on Monday, adding that the man was nabbed in a Kerala village.
1 min
Karnataka Caste survey divides Congress; differing voices demand govt to junk report
Karnataka caste survey report, to be taken up by state cabinet next Thursday, is already gathering storm after it was submitted to the government with differing voices from within the Congress party as well demanding the government junk the report.
1 min
Minor girl's assault & murder case: K'taka Home Minister orders enquiry on encounter of accused
The Karnataka government has ordered an enquiry into the police encounter of the accused in a minor girl's sexual assault and murder case reported from Hubballi.
2 mins
Telangana Government All Set to Host Bharat Summit
The two-day conclave aims to amplify Rahul Gandhi's vision of nyay or social justice
1 min
Kerala DGP Recommends Filing of Case Against ADGP Ajith
In an unusual development, the Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Sheikh Darvesh Sahib (photo) has recommended that a case can be registered against Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M R Ajith Kumar for giving a false statement against Intelligence Chief, ADGP P Vijayan.
1 min
Decision to accept caste census report not made yet: Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna said on Monday that the decision to accept the caste census report has not been made yet.
1 min
Woman Moves SC Seeking CBI Probe Into Husband ADM Naveen Babu's Death
Nearly one month after the Kerala High Court rejected the demand for a CBI probe into the death of Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, his wife Manjusha approached the Supreme Court on Monday with the same plea.
1 min
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday. He was 89.
1 min
At least seven dead in Yemen following alleged US airstrikes, Houthis claim
Suspected US airstrikes around Yemen's rebel-held capital killed at least seven people and wounded 29 overnight, the Houthis said Monday as they also claimed shooting down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone.
1 min
Rebellion trial opens for S Korea's ousted president
Yoon Suk Yeol's legal saga is far from over.
1 min
Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine's Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows
Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine's Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime.
1 min
Next Iran-US nuclear talks will be held in Rome
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme appeared ready Monday to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome.
1 min
China's Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
Xi's visit lets China show Southeast Asia that it is a 'responsible superpower' unlike the USA under President Trump
2 mins
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday. He was 89.
1 min
At least seven dead in Yemen following alleged US airstrikes, Houthis claim
Suspected US airstrikes around Yemen's rebel-held capital killed at least seven people and wounded 29 overnight, the Houthis said Monday as they also claimed shooting down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone.
1 min
Rebellion trial opens for S Korea's ousted president
Yoon Suk Yeol's legal saga is far from over.
1 min
Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine's Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows
Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine's Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime.
1 min
Next Iran-US nuclear talks will be held in Rome
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme appeared ready Monday to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome.
1 min
China's Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
Xi's visit lets China show Southeast Asia that it is a 'responsible superpower' unlike the USA under President Trump
2 mins
Dr Reddy's cuts workforce cost by 25 pc, lays off employees above ₹1 cr package: Report
Drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories is allegedly reducing its workforce costs by nearly 25 per cent, and also laying off employees earning above Rs 1 crore yearly, according to media reports.
1 min
Lodha brothers amicably end long-drawn dispute
In a significant development, the Lodha brothers - elder brother Abhishek Lodha and younger brother Abhinandan Lodha - and the companies led by them, have amicably resolved all outstanding disputes under the guidance of their parents, according to a press statement issued by them on Monday.
2 mins
Domestic demand up; US tariffs a GDP risk: CRISIL
India's domestic demand is showing signs of recovery, supported by several positive developments, according to a recent report by Crisil.
1 min
Markets Brace for Data-Driven Week
India will release its Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for March on 15 April, offering insight into inflation at the production level and potential impacts on RBI rate decisions
1 min
Unsold inventory in affordable housing in top 7 cities drops by 19 percent in Q1CY25
The unsold inventory in the affordable housing segment in the top seven cities dropped by 19 percent in the first quarter of the calendar year 2025 (Q1CY25).
1 min
Jupiter International raises ₹500cr from ValueQuest to fuel tech-driven expansion in solar sector
Jupiter International Limited, a Kolkata-headquartered manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and a provider of comprehensive solar power solutions, has raised a Rs 500 crore funding from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates.
1 min
Domestic demand up; US tariffs a GDP risk: CRISIL
India's domestic demand is showing signs of recovery, supported by several positive developments, according to a recent report by Crisil.
1 min
Markets Brace for Data-Driven Week
India will release its Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for March on 15 April, offering insight into inflation at the production level and potential impacts on RBI rate decisions
1 min
Unsold inventory in affordable housing in top 7 cities drops by 19 percent in Q1CY25
The unsold inventory in the affordable housing segment in the top seven cities dropped by 19 percent in the first quarter of the calendar year 2025 (Q1CY25).
1 min
Jupiter International raises ₹500cr from ValueQuest to fuel tech-driven expansion in solar sector
Jupiter International Limited, a Kolkata-headquartered manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and a provider of comprehensive solar power solutions, has raised a Rs 500 crore funding from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates.
1 min
University of Strathclyde invites applications for MSc Machine Learning and Deep Learning
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is inviting applications for its MSc Machine Learning and Deep Learning course starting in September 2025.
1 min
Making kids money smart in the age of social media
For a long time now, we've known that social media — the access it opens up for young people and the power it can wield over their impressionable minds — is a double-edged sword.
4 mins
'As good as 100 ODI tons': Virat's childhood coach on his century of T20 half-centuries
Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed his pupil for scoring his 100th T20 fifty, saying that it is as good as scoring 100 centuries in ODIs and it shows his consistency.
2 mins
Proteas Name Women's Squad for ODI Tri-Series vs Sri Lanka, India
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday announced the Proteas women's squad for the upcoming triangular ODI series against India and hosts Sri Lanka.
1 min
Archery World Cup: India Wrap Up Campaign With Four Medals
India concluded their campaign at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale, USA, with a total of four medals, highlighted by a silver in the men's recurve team event and a bronze secured by Dhiraj Bommadevara in the men's individual recurve on Sunday.
1 min
ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula start with victories
Paris Olympians Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula kickstarted their International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup campaign with wins on Monday.
1 min
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