The Statesman Delhi - April 23, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
India's GDP to grow at 6.2 pc despite tariff woes: IMF
Citing trade tensions and uncertainties oozing from 'Trump-tariff', International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed down growth forecast for global economy by 0.5 per cent for this year to 2.8 per cent, though it expects India's GDP growth to remain above 6 per cent, despite all the odds.
1 min
UPSC Results Out; A Dream Come True for Topper Shakti Dubey Among 1009
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), on Tuesday, announced the results for the Civil Service Examination 2024 with three among the top five toppers being women.
1 min
Pahalgam attack: PM Modi to cut short his Saudi visit, return home
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and return to the country in the wake of the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, sources said on Tuesday.
1 min
Bengaluru road rage: Victim released, IAF officer booked in assault case
In a stunning reversal in the Bengaluru road rage case, the delivery boy involved in the incident, Vivek Kumar, has been released and the role of the IAF officer, who is now absconding and is believed to be in West Bengal, is being investigated.
1 min
Indo-US ties will define the 21st century: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asserted that the future of the 21st century will be shaped by Indo-US ties.
1 min
Parliament is supreme, elected representatives its ultimate masters, says Dhankhar
Amid the ongoing judiciary versus executive debate, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said Parliament is supreme and the elected representatives are its ultimate masters.
1 min
28 Tourists Feared Dead in Terror Attack in J-K
At least 28 tourists are feared killed and many others injured in a targeted terrorist attack in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday.
3 mins
Delhi Govt Plans To Improve SC, ST And OBC Settlements
The Department of SC/ST and OBC Welfare of the Delhi government on Tuesday made a special presentation at the secretariat on the improvement of the communities' settlements in the national capital.
1 min
One held for betting in IPL match
A man was held from Vijay Vihar area of Rohini in north west Delhi while gambling online in an IPL match being played between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Speaker Unveils Vision To Preserve And Promote Delhi Assembly's Historic Legacy
Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday convened a key meeting with leading experts and officials to initiate the development of a comprehensive heritage and conservation plan for the iconic Delhi Legislative Assembly building, a site of profound historical and national significance.
1 min
No respite from power cuts to Delhiites: Atishi
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Atishi on Tuesday claimed that Delhiites are suffering due to power cuts in the national capital.
1 min
NSUI to begin 'White T-shirt Samvidhan Walk' from April 25
The National Students' Union (NSUI) will launch a nationwide 'White T-shirt Samvidhan Walk' from April 25 to protest against attacks on democratic institutions, it said on Tuesday.
1 min
Delhi Congress Holds Meeting on Revamping District and Block Panels Under 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan'
Delhi Congress on Tuesday held a key organizational meeting with newly-appointed Parliament and district presidents for the revamp of district and block committees under party's 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan'.
1 min
JNUSU election process resumes after 5-day deadlock
Following a deadlock of five days, the electoral process for Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) resumed on Tuesday with the University General Board Meeting (UGBM) scheduled later in the evening.
1 min
Delhi govt postpones launch of e-buses due to state mourning on Pope's demise
The BJP-led Delhi government on Tuesday postponed the launch of electric buses in the wake of the mourning being observed on the demise of Pope Francis across the country.
1 min
All over a bidi: One stabbed to death, two injured in South East Delhi brawl
A youth was stabbed to death while his elder brother and a friend sustained injuries after a brawl over bidi in the Pul Prahladpur area of South East Delhi, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
IYC protests BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on judiciary
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Tuesday staged a protest against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent remarks on judiciary, stating it is a direct attack on the foundation of democracy.
1 min
HP forest dept to file review petition for regularisation of roads under FRA provisions
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that the Forest Department will file a review petition in the Court before May 10, seeking regularization of roads constructed in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act (FCA), 1980.
1 min
Patanjali's research on Ayurvedic cure for psoriasis published in international journal
In a major milestone for Patanjali, its research on Ayurvedic cure for psoriasis has been published in the internationally acclaimed Journal of Inflammation Research, a Taylor & Francis publication.
1 min
HP CM Urges PRI Representatives To Provide Support In Curbing Drug Menace
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has exhorted Panchyati Raj Institutions (PRIs) representatives to actively support the state government's efforts in curbing the drug menace in their areas.
1 min
NHM Haryana Launches SARTHAK Initiative to Strengthen Healthcare Monitoring
In a significant development, Haryana's Health Department has launched a new initiative called SARTHAK (Systematic Assessment and Resilient Transformation in Health Accountability and Knowledge).
1 min
Switching off electricity for 5 minutes symbolic collective commitment: Delhi CM on Earth Day
On the Earth Day on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said switching off electricity on the occasion is not just a 5-minute effort to conserve energy, but a symbol of collective commitment towards future energy preservation.
1 min
Haryana Govt Approves ₹37.68 Crore Incentive for Medical Oxygen Plant
In a major boost to Haryana's industrial growth, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Tuesday approved a special incentive package of Rs 37.68 crore for Vayu Products Pvt Ltd for setting up the state's first medical liquid oxygen plant in district Jhajjar and a captive solar power plant in district Ambala.
1 min
SC Likely To Hear Plea Against BJP MP's Remarks Against Judiciary
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list next week a plea seeking initiation of contempt action against Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey for his controversial remarks against the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
2 mins
Char Dam Devotees to Face Twice the Hardship at Landslide Zones This Season
Devotees coming to Uttarakhand for the Char Dham pilgrimage to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath may face a tough time this season as the number of landslide zones along the pilgrimage routes has doubled in the last year.
1 min
BJP Leaders Switch Off Electricity For 5 Minutes, Pledge To Protect Earth
On the occasion of Earth Day on Tuesday, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, responding to the appeal of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, turned off the electricity at the party's state unit office from 8:00 to 8:05 pm, as a reaffirmation of the pledge to protect the Earth.
1 min
Kerala Businessman, Wife Brutally Killed; Migrant Worker From Assam Detained
A leading businessman and his wife were found brutally murdered in their house in Kerala's Kottayam on Tuesday, said officials here, adding that one suspect has been taken into custody.
1 min
TN Guv convenes VCs' conference to be attended by Dhankhar
Despite severe indictment from the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is preparing for a fresh round of confrontation with the DMK government by convening a conference of vice chancellors of universities in the state later this week in Ooty, which will be inaugurated by Vice President Jagdish Dhankhar.
1 min
Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's Wife Confesses to Killing Him
Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's wife on Tuesday confessed to killing her husband, police said.
1 min
Moily red-flags K'taka caste survey, questions its 'unscientific' approach
Urges Karnataka government to conduct a fresh census to reassure the communities
1 min
US Vice-President Vance enjoys over 90 minutes of sightseeing in historic Amer Palace
A grand red-carpet welcome, exuding auspiciousness of divinity and warmth of official protocol, was accorded to US Vice President JD Vance and his family on their arrival at the Amer Palace here on Tuesday morning.
1 min
Congress accuses Centre of misusing ED, calls National Herald case a desperate distraction
Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of engineering a political vendetta against the Gandhi family and misusing central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to stifle opposition voices.
1 min
8 Dead as SUV Falls into Dry River Bed in Madhya Pradesh
Eight people died and at least six were injured after their SUV fell into a dry river bed from a bridge in the Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
1 min
Chhattisgarh CM to showcase state's industrial reforms at national textile & steel summits
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will undertake a high-profile visit to Mumbai on 23-24 April to engage with leaders from the textile and steel industries and unveil the state's forward-looking industrial roadmap.
1 min
Hindi will be optional and not a compulsory subject, clarify Maha ministers
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse announced on Tuesday that Hindi will not be taught compulsorily, but merely be an optional subject as per the three-language formula, according to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
1 min
MP CM Calls For Protection Of Mother Earth On Earth Day
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday appealed to the people of the state on the occasion of 'Earth Day' to actively participate in environmental conservation, saying, \"This day reminds us of our duties towards the Earth and provides an opportunity to commit to maintaining environmental balance.\"
1 min
Private training aircraft crashes in Gujarat's Amreli, pilot killed
A trainee pilot was killed when a small aircraft belonging to a private aviation training institute crashed in a residential area in Gujarat's Amreli district on Tuesday.
1 min
BJP asks Cong to come clean, not attack Indian institutions
Look at the irony that Rahul is attacking India and Indian democracy, ECI while travelling abroad: Nalin Kohli
1 min
Karnataka proposes jail, fine for caste-based discrimination against students
The Karnataka government is framing a draft Rohit Vemula Act to prevent caste-based discrimination, and it uses fine and jail terms as deterrents.
1 min
Officer booked in murder bid case, IAF calls it 'unfortunate'
Hours after Bengaluru police issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose in an attempt to murder case, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a statement claiming it to be an unfortunate incident.
1 min
Andhra CM Meets Amit Shah To Accelerate The State Projects
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
1 min
Former Andhra intelligence chief held in actress harassment case
Former Andhra Pradesh intelligence chief and senior IPS officer P Sitharama Anjaneyulu was arrested by state CID on Tuesday in connection with the alleged harassment of Mumbai-based actor Kadambari Jethwani.
1 min
Newlywed Naval officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack during honeymoon
A newlywed officer of the Indian Navy was among the tourists gunned down in a targeted terrorist attack in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday.
1 min
Jharkhand Eyes Global Ties: Barcelona Visit Yields Investment, Sports Proposals
On a high-level tour of Spain and Sweden, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading a strategic push to attract global investment and forge development partnerships.
1 min
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Condemns Terror Attack on Tourists in Pahalgam
National Conference leader Imran Nabi Dar called it a 'dark day' for Kashmir's tourism
2 mins
Let us celebrate Woman Suffrage Day
Historically, since the right of suffrage was granted in 1907 by the American colonizers, only male citizens were allowed to vote simply because, as some male chauvinists claimed, women were mere \"extensions of their husbands and fathers,\" unfit for public service.
2 mins
Road Crisis
As India and the United States inch closer to a long-anticipated trade deal, recent developments offer a rare window of opportunity that the two nations would do well to seize.
4 mins
Are Academics Readying to Leave America?
About a month ago, I learned that three colleagues were leaving Yale for the University of Toronto.
3 mins
SC Seeks Details From Centre On Policy Decision, Infrastructure Available For EVs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central government to apprise it on the policy decisions made by it from time to time to promote the use of Electric Vehicles (EV) and the infrastructure made available for it.
1 min
We're building a world where voice-first interfaces replace typing as the primary mode of input, driving seamless man-machine communication
In a country where over 90 per cent of the population isn't fluent in English, Mihup is breaking the language and literacy barrier by enabling people to talk to technology in their native languages.
6 mins
India Stakes Claim to Top Leadership Position at International Telecom Union
India has nominated Ms. M. Revathi, Joint Wireless Advisor at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), as its candidate for Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
1 min
Indices Rise for Sixth Day in a Row Amid Buying in FMCG, Bank Stocks
The stock market continued the week on a strong note with benchmark Nifty-50 Index ending with a gain of 0.17 per cent, settling at 24,167 points.
2 mins
India-US Can Strengthen Economic Collaboration
FM said that global trade and investment landscapes are being reimagined
1 min
Former Thai prosecutors sentenced to prison for alleged cover-up of Red Bull heir's deadly crash
A Thai court convicted and sentenced on Tuesday two former prosecutors in connection with an alleged cover-up of a 2012 Ferrari crash involving an heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune that killed a police officer.
1 min
Thai-Chinese company denies flouting safety measures in probe of skyscraper collapse following quake
A Thai-Chinese company denied Monday allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake last month in Bangkok.
1 min
Nepal's education minister resigns amid rift with PM Oli
Nepal's Education Minister Bidya Bhattarai resigned following the differences she has with Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel over protesting teachers' demands on perks and benefits.
1 min
Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning
Australians began voting Tuesday in general elections as the death of Pope Francis led to a cancellation of campaign events.
1 min
UN Researchers Warn That Asian Scam Operations Are Spreading Across The World
Transnational organised crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a U.N. report issued on Monday.
1 min
White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil
The White House expressed support Monday for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat, this time with his wife and brother.
1 min
Russian Drones Batter Ukraine's Odesa as Peace Talks Come to a Crux
Russian drones battered the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a nighttime attack, local authorities said Tuesday, less than 24 hours after a purported Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by Moscow ended and just over a day before Ukrainian, British, French and American officials are due to meet in London to discuss the war.
1 min
Iran Ready for Deal With USA If National Interests Respected: President Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the USA in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country's national interests are preserved.
1 min
Pope Francis' Funeral to be Held Saturday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter's Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history's first Latin American pontiff.
3 mins
Government schools in UP go digital under tech-focused governance
Uttar Pradesh government schools are shedding their traditional image and embracing a smart, tech-enabled participatory education model – once a privilege of private institutions.
2 mins
Centre stresses importance of ensuring fire safety in all health facilities
The Centre on Tuesday stressed on the importance of ensuring fire and electrical safety in all health facilities across the country.
1 min
Indian Army officers undergo executive training at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
As many as 20 senior and mid-level Indian Army officers are undergoing a five-day Executive Training Programme at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
1 min
Kharge Accuses Modi Govt of 'Squeezing' Rightful Share of States in Cess on Petrol and Diesel
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday accused the Modi government of \"squeezing the rightful share of the states\" in cess on petrol and diesel.
1 min
Mayawati complains of disrespect to Dr Ambedkar's idols, procession on his birth anniversary
BSF chief Mayawati called it unfortunate that disrespect of Babasaheb's idols and the attacks on his procession were reported on the Ambedkar Jayanti in many places in the country.
1 min
Symbol jibes and attire barbs fly as Assam gears up for Panchayat polls
Assam's political scene has turned dramatic ahead of next month's panchayat polls, with the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress exchanging theatrical jibes over election symbols and traditional attire.
1 min
UP Govt Goes For Major Overhaul Of Administration
Kaushal Raj Sharma has been appointed as the Secretary to CM Adityanath
2 mins
Mumbai City FC season review: Struggles, setbacks and a search for answers
After an exceptional Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 campaign where they finished second in the league and went on to lift the ISL Cup, expectations were sky-high for Mumbai City FC heading into the 2024-25 season.
3 mins
AFC CL Two qualification is a big motivation for Bengaluru
Bengaluru FC open their Kalinga Super Cup campaign with a Round of 16 tie against Inter Kashi at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.
1 min
Kalinga Super Cup: Charged-up Chennaiyin FC to face Mumbai City
A motivated Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will begin their Kalinga Super Cup 2025 campaign with a round-of-16 tie against Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, with a 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two, Qualifying Play-off berth up for grabs for the tournament winner, according to a release from CFC.
2 mins
Premier League: Forest defeat Tottenham, climb to third spot
Nottingham Forest blank London outfit 2-0 to leapfrog over Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea
1 min
Bravo backs misfiring Russell after KKR's defeat to Titans
Star all-rounder Andre Russell's form in the ongoing season of the IPL has blown hot and cold, with his 15-ball 21 on Monday in the 39-run loss to Gujarat Titans was his season's highest score so far.
2 mins
ICC ODI rankings: Pak, Bangladesh women rise
Pakistan and Bangladesh players moved up in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings on Tuesday following their exceptional performance in booking their side's spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup which will take place later this year.
1 min
IPL: CSK, RR repeat offenders in dropping catches in 2025 edition
Catching efficiency has emerged as one of the key talking points in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals being the biggest culprits.
1 min
IPL: Sunrisers seek redemption, Mumbai aim for consistency
Hyderabad aim to revive campaign after poor start to current season while visitors are eager to continue good run
2 mins
ISSF WC: India finish third, take positives from South American leg
The Indian shooting team ended third in the standings as the Peru International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup wrapped up proceedings on Monday, with Australia taking the final gold on offer in the mixed team trap event.
2 mins
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