The Statesman Delhi - April 24, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - April 24, 2025
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In this issue
April 24, 2025
Saudis condemn Pahalgam attack, reject attempt to link terror with race, religion
Saudi Arabia, one of the strongest supporters of Pakistan in the Islamic world, has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and joined India in rejecting any attempt to link terrorism to any particular race, religion or culture.
1 min
Two heavily armed Pak terrorists killed in Kashmir
Indian Army troops on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid by two heavily armed Pakistani terrorists, who were killed in a gunfight in North Kashmir's Baramulla district.
1 min
Kashmir bloodshed: IAF personnel, IB official, railway engineer, pony operator among victims
Among the 26 people killed in the terror attack at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam yesterday was an Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel from Arunachal Pradesh.
2 mins
Cong offers constructive cooperation to govt in fighting terrorism: Kharge
The principal opposition party in the country, the Congress, on Wednesday offered its constructive cooperation to the central government at the time of crisis gripping the nation following the dastardly terrorist attack.
1 min
Don't blame us: Pakistan defence minister on Pahalgam attack
Pakistan on Wednesday sought to dissociate from the Pahalgam terror attack with its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (photo) saying \"these are not acts of foreign interference but local uprisings.\"
1 min
Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah pledges terrorists will not be spared
CCS meets day after deadly Pahalgam attack, also decides to shut Attari crossing, cancel SAARC visa exemption for Pak nationals
4 mins
NCRTC builds FoB, links Namo Bharat Station to Nizamuddin
The civil construction of a 280-meter-long Foot Over Bridge (FOB) connecting Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat Station to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station was completed and opened to the public, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said on Wednesday.
1 min
2 Dead, 1 Injured in NW Delhi Stabbing
In a shocking incident, two men lost their lives and one sustained injuries following a violent altercation near the Azadpur Sabzi Mandi area of North West Delhi, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Delhi CM Orders Landfill Clean-Up Drive
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued directives to remove all garbage mountains from the city's landfill sites, expressing dissatisfaction over the slow progress at the Ghazipur site and instructing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to accelerate the process.
1 min
Om Birla & Delhi Speaker discuss transforming Vidhan Sabha into heritage site
In a significant step to preserve and modernise Delhi's legislative heritage, Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament secretariat to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening the institutional framework of the legislative assembly, enhancing its infrastructure, and promoting transparency in its functioning.
1 min
Major infra boost for Delhi: New road corridor along Sahibi River, four PWD roads handed over to NHAI
In a significant step towards improving road infrastructure and easing traffic congestion in Delhi, the government has approved the construction of a dedicated road corridor along both sides of the Sahibi River (Najafgarh drain), from South West Delhi's Dhansa to Basai Darapur in West Delhi.
1 min
Parvesh Verma orders third-party audit of Delhi's STPs to aid Yamuna revival
In a decisive step towards cleaning and reviving the Yamuna, Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to conduct a third-party audit of all 37 existing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the city.
1 min
Delhi civic body implements integration of birth certificates with DigiLocker
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said on Wednesday that it has successfully implemented the integration of birth certificates with DigiLocker.
1 min
Fire safety drill conducted at RML Hospital
A fire safety drill was conducted at the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Fire Safety Week, being organised by the Union Health Ministry.
1 min
Security beefed up at tourist spots, Pakistan High Commission in Delhi
Following a gruesome terror attack on the tourists in Pahalgam a day ago, the security of popular tourist spots in Delhi has been enhanced along with that of Embassies and other vital government offices, Police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Milipol India 2025: Platform for dialogue in field of homeland security begins in Delhi
Milipol India 2025, an international platform for innovation, collaboration, and dialogue in the field of homeland security, began on Wednesday here at Yashobhoomi (IICC) in Delhi.
1 min
Pahalgam attack: Train, air, hotel booking cancellations for J&K witness uptick
In the wake of a dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, cancellation of train, air, as well as hotel bookings for Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed an uptick across the country.
1 min
J&K HC Chief Justice leads condolence meeting for Pahalgam terror victims
Chief Justice Arun Palli on Wednesday led a condolence meeting of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh here to mourn the loss of lives in yesterday's terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam.
1 min
Himachal CM Sukhu, LoP Thakur Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has condemned the attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday by terrorists in which many tourists were killed and injured.
1 min
Omar Convenes All-Party Meet to Jointly Condemn Pahalgam Attack
In an initiative to jointly condemn the Pahalgam terrorist attack in which at least 26 tourists were killed, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened an all-party meeting in Srinagar on Thursday.
1 min
Murmu Postpones Assam Visit Following Kashmir Terror Attack
In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left at least 26 civilians dead, President Droupadi Murmu has postponed her scheduled two-day visit to Assam, which was to commence on 24 April.
1 min
Assam family miraculously escapes Pahalgam terror attack
A family from Assam's Barak Valley narrowly escaped the brutal terror attack near Pahalgam on 22 April that claimed 28 lives, including those of two foreign nationals.
1 min
Kashmir terror attack: Civil aviation minister Naidu directs airlines to maintain regular fare levels
In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Kashmir, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has moved swiftly to ensure the safety and well-being of affected tourists and victims.
1 min
North-east CMs condemn Pahalgam terror attack
The Meghalaya CM calls it a 'senseless act' and stresses the importance of national unity against terrorism
1 min
Newly-wed from Uttar Pradesh killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Kanpur native Shubham Dwivedi is among the 26 people gunned down by terrorists at Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
1 min
Political parties in Bihar condemn Pahalgam terror attack in one voice
Cutting across party lines, political parties in Bihar have condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
ECI Holds Training for Electoral Field Functionaries Ahead of Bihar Polls
Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday commenced the training and capacity building of electoral field functionaries including Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) here.
1 min
Pahalgam terror attack: Raipur-based businessman shot dead, wife and kids injured
The devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, including Raipur-based businessman Dinesh Mirania, has deeply shocked the capital of Chhattisgarh.
1 min
Delhi, Mumbai & Major Cities Put on High Alert After Pahalgam Attack
Security arrangements stepped up across public and religious places that witness large footfall
2 mins
Fractured Peace
The serenity of Kashmir was broken yet again – this time in a way that strikes deeper than before. An assault on domestic tourists in Pahalgam, one of the most picturesque corners of the valley, has left at least 28 people dead and many others critically injured.
2 mins
The Next Shepherd
The passing of Pope Francis marks the end of a transformative era for the Roman Catholic Church.
2 mins
Where the soul of democracy resides
The true heart of India resides in the soil of its villages - a heart that beats with the first rays of the morning sun, speaks through the voices echoing in village squares, and breathes in the decisions made in panchayat halls.
3 mins
Unchecked growth adds to water woes
As summer sweeps, the sweltering heat reminds us of the now looming water crisis across the Indian urban landscape that swings between two extremes - capricious floods that paralyze cities overnight during monsoons and chronic water scarcity that leaves millions struggling for a drop during summer.
3 mins
Madras HC dismisses plea challenging ED raids on TASMAC
In a major setback for the ruling DMK, particularly Prohibition and Excise Minister V Senthil Balaji, the Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions challenging the recent ED raids on the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the state-owned monopoly IMFL retailer.
1 min
Choose between ministership or freedom: SC to TN Minister Senthil Balaji
Cracking whip, the Supreme Court on Wednesday warned Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji — accused of alleged money laundering in the 'cash-for-jobs' scam — that the bail granted to him in the case would be cancelled if he did not resign from the ministership.
2 mins
Terrorism Never Achieved Anything Meaningful, Says Andhra Pradesh CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that terrorism and violence never achieved anything meaningful for the causes they aim to promote.
1 min
BRS and Congress colluding with AIMIM, alleges BJP
Telangana BJP accused the BRS, Congress, and AIMIM of colluding together to defeat its candidate as polling for the MLC seat for the Hyderabad local authorities constituency was held today, which witnessed a direct contest between the BJP and the AIMIM.
1 min
J&K attack: CPI-M asks Centre to probe lack of security in crowded places
The CPI(M) on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack at Baisaran, a popular meadow near the resort town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which left at least 26 tourists dead.
1 min
Take decisive action, this is about our nation: K'taka Home Minister on Pahalgam attack
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday urged the central government to take swift action in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
1 min
'Pahalgam terror attack a failure of central intelligence agencies'
Centre must not just eliminate the terrorists but also ensure the safety and security of the nation
1 min
K'taka road rage case: DK Shivakumar assures justice to bike rider
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar spoke to Vikas Kumar, the local bike rider, in connection with the road rage case involving the Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and assured him of justice.
1 min
Catholic Faithful Pay Their Final Respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public viewing ahead of the pontiff's funeral.
1 min
Rubio Unveils a Massive Overhaul of the State Department That Would Cut Staff and Bureaus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the USA by 15 per cent while closing and consolidating more than 100 bureaus worldwide as part of the Trump administration's \"America First\" mandate.
1 min
Musk Says He'll Spend Less Time in Washington and More Time Running Tesla After Its Profit Plunges
Elon Musk says he'll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
1 min
US Treasury secretary says trade war with China not 'sustainable'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and he expects a \"de-escalation\" in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
1 min
London peace talks narrow as Vance says it's decision time on Russia-Ukraine deal
A planned meeting Wednesday between top US, British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was scrapped at the last minute, with US Vice President JD Vance saying negotiations are reaching a moment of truth.
1 min
Israeli Strike on Gaza Shelter Kills 23 Amid Arab Truce Talks
Palestinian President calls on Hamas to release the hostages to 'block Israel's pretexts' for continuing the war
2 mins
Govt Committed to Buying 100 Percent of Production of Tur at MSP
In order to incentivize the farmers contributing to the enhancement of domestic production of pulses and to reduce the dependence on imports, the government has approved the procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) equivalent to 100% of the production of the state for the procurement year 2024-25.
1 min
Rudra Shankar Roy joins Adamas as CSO & CSCO to bridge industry-education gap
RICE Adamas Group has roped in Rudra Shankar Roy as the Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Supply Chain Officer.
5 mins
Luxury goods worth over ₹10 lakh to attract additional 1 per cent tax
The income tax department has notified the applicability of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at the rate of 1 per cent on sale of specified luxury goods, where the selling price exceeds Rs 10 lakh with effect from 22 April, 2025.
1 min
RBI Guv: Interest rate cut will boost private consumption, revive corporate investment
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said cutting benchmark interest rates will boost private consumption and help revive private corporate investment.
1 min
Stock market wraps up, notches 7th day of gains
In seven sessions, Sensex rose 6,269 points (8.5 per cent) and Nifty 1,930 points (8.6 per cent), adding ₹36 lakh crore to investor wealth
2 mins
AIFF, ISL clubs condemn Pahalgam terror attack
On what is truly a sad day for the country, football clubs from all parts of India joined the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in expressing their grief and condemnation following a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
1 min
La Liga: Olmo Winner Sends FC Barcelona Seven Points Clear
Spain international strikes in second half as Catalan giants get major boost in quest for first domestic title since 2023
2 mins
Will Virat overcome run drought on RCB's home turf in RR clash?
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returns to M Chinnaswamy Stadium for their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) home clash against a struggling Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday, a key concern for them will be the dry run their star batter Virat Kohli has had so far in front of the home crowd.
1 min
Pahalgam attack sparks strong reactions from India's sports fraternity
Joining the nation in the moment of grief following the brutal attack by terrorists in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead and many injured, several top Indian athletes condemned the attack while some even called for snapping all sporting relations with Pakistan.
3 mins
National Federation Athletics: Meena registers new pole vault record
In the men's pole vault, Dev Kumar Meena won gold and set a new national record with a 5.35m effort at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition 2025.
1 min
IPL 2025: RCB look to break home jinx against struggling Rajasthan Royals
Hosts search for maiden home win of current edition while Royals aim to end losing streak
2 mins
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