The Statesman Delhi - April 27, 2025
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April 27, 2025
India, Pakistan exchange gunfire for second day
Amid the escalating tensions, Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire overnight across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, Army sources said on Saturday.
1 min
Kailash Yatra to take place in June-August
The Ministry of External Affairs Saturday announced that the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for the current year will commence between June and August.
1 min
Pak official makes throat-slitting gesture at Indian protesters
UNSC reiterates that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable
2 mins
World will always remember Pope Francis's service to society: PM Modi
The funeral mass ceremony of Pope Francis, that began Saturday afternoon, India time, in the iconic Baroque plaza before St. Peter's Basilica, is being attended by several top world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
1 min
PM Distributes Over 51,000 Appointment Letters in Government Jobs to New Recruits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that India's \"growth has been inclusive as the \"participation of women has risen in every sector.
1 min
Ready to participate in any 'neutral & transparent' investigation: Pakistan PM
Days after India announced punitive measures against Pakistan over its involvement in a brutal terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his willingness to participate in a \"neutral and transparent\" investigation into the attack, a leading Pakistani daily reported on Saturday.
1 min
Govt Issues Advisory on Media Reporting of Defence Operations
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday issued an advisory directing all media outlets to refrain from broadcasting live coverage of military operations or movements of security forces.
1 min
Man who dragged cop on car bonnet arrested in Kolkata
A man who allegedly dragged a Head Constable of the Delhi Police on the bonnet of his car after being stopped for checking in Bhalswa Dairy area of Outer North Delhi was arrested from Kolkata, West Bengal, police said on Saturday.
1 min
CBI Apprehends MCD Inspector for Bribery
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended an area inspector with the Central Zone of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's assessment and collection department over alleged bribery charges, sources said.
1 min
Implement 'Maa Yamuna Swachhta Abhiyan' in Delhi schools, Verma writes to Ashish Sood
In yet another step aimed at Yamuna's revival, the Delhi government has decided to launch the \"Maa Yamuna Swachhta Abhiyan\" across schools in the capital, with Water Minister Parvesh Verma writing to Education Minister Ashish Sood and urging that the campaign be implemented in all government, government-aided, and private schools across the city.
1 min
Pak Hindu refugees in Majnu Ka Tila fear deportation amid visa revocation
Near Majnu Ka Tila, a well-known Tibetan settlement and market on the Outer Ring Road en route to Kashmere Gate ISBT, around 100 Hindu families reside who had migrated to India from Pakistan in 2013, fleeing religious persecution.
1 min
36-Year-Old Woman Gets New Lease of Life, Adrenal Tumor Removed Through Robotic Surgery at Safdarjung Hospital
A team of doctors successfully removed the largest ever adrenal tumor by a complex robotic surgery on a 36-year-old woman at the Safdarjung Hospital here.
1 min
Kapil Mishra orders immediate redressal of citizens' issues
Delhi's Minister for Art, Culture and Languages, Kapil Mishra, on Saturday organized a public grievance redressal camp (Jan Sunwai Camp) at the SDM office in Sabhapur, Karawal Nagar Assembly Constituency in North East Delhi, engaging directly with the locals.
1 min
Man Stabbed to Death in Bhajanpura
A 28-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Subhash Mohalla area of Bhajanpura in North East Delhi, the police said on Saturday.
1 min
Walkathon for Swachh Delhi Organised
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday organised a 'Walkathon for Swachh Delhi' programme to promote cleanliness and raise awareness about environment among citizens.
1 min
Triple engine BJP govt should fulfil all its promises in Delhi: Yadav
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday said the triple engine government of BJP in Centre, Delhi government as well as in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) should fulfill all its promises without any more excuses.
1 min
AAP Accuses Delhi Govt of Manipulating Pollution Data
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday accused the BJP-led Delhi government of manipulating pollution figures by selectively installing air quality monitoring systems in green and less-polluted areas.
1 min
Sirsa inspects Tilak Nagar civic infra, orders crackdown on encroachments
Delhi Environment and Industry Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday conducted a thorough inspection of civic infrastructure in West Delhi's Tilak Nagar, focusing on addressing civic issues and violations that impact the quality of life for residents.
1 min
2 New 'Sakhi Niwas' in City Soon, Says CM
At a review meeting with the Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that two new 'Sakhi Niwas' will come up in North West Delhi and Shahdara.
1 min
Haryana CM Saini Announces ₹50L, Job for Family of Lt Vinay Narwal
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced to give Rs 50 lakh and a government job to the family member of Navy Lieutenant, Late Vinay Narwal, a Karnal resident, who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Delhi Home Minister Urges Citizens to Help Identify Overstaying Pakistani Nationals
Delhi's Home Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday appealed to citizens to help identify Pakistani nationals in the city who have been overstaying following the government's recent announcement regarding the suspension of their visas.
1 min
MCD Renames Lala Lajpat Rai Marg as Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has renamed Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, near Kailash Colony Metro Station/A-18, Kailash Colony, as 'Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg'.
1 min
Delhi CM Reviews Slum Projects, Cancels Ceremonial Events Amid Pahalgam Tragedy
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, expressing grief over the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, on Saturday stated that not only the people of Delhi but the entire nation is filled with deep sorrow and anguish, observing that a sense of distress and unease prevails among everyone over the loss of innocent lives.
1 min
J&K Govt Removes Medical Superintendent Over Alert Circular
Hours after he issued an alert circular to doctors in view of the \"prevailing cross-border tension\", the medical superintendent of Jammu's government medical college was on Saturday removed from the post and attached in the office of the director, health services here.
1 min
HP Govt To Make Pangi Natural Farming Sub-Division To Boost Farmers' Economy
The Himachal Pradesh government's decision to make Pangi in Chamba district state's first natural farming sub-division has brought joy to farmers and orchardists of the area.
1 min
BJP Accuses Cong Govt in HP of Destroying Education System
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur has accused the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of destroying the education system.
1 min
Kedarnath devotees to have access to hot water, LED signage for facility guidance
Devotees coming to Kedarnath Shrine area will be provided hot water during their stays with special attention towards cleanliness of the newly developed township.
1 min
J&K Ministers Reach Out to State Authorities Over Harassment of Kashmiri Students
One Minister requested the Governor to take steps for instilling some sense of security among the J&K students and business community.
2 mins
Hydroelectric projects: Security fortified in J&K
After suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) by India following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, security at the hydroelectric projects on the Chenab river in the Jammu region has been heightened.
2 mins
Four held in Tripura for social media posts relating to Pahalgam terror attack
Police arrested four people, including two retired teachers in the past 24 hours from Tripura's three districts for making controversial posts on social media relating to the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Over 3,050 pigs killed due to African Swine Fever in Mizoram
The African Swine Fever (AFS), which resurfaced in Mizoram last month, has killed more than 3,050 pigs in four of the state's 11 districts, officials said on Saturday.
2 mins
International Trade Show-25 to Unveil 'New Uttar Pradesh'
Uttar Pradesh is set to showcase its strength, potential, and achievements on the global stage once again with the third edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025, to be held in Greater Noida from 25 to 29 September.
1 min
Pro-Pak posts online will result in arrest under NSA
In the aftermath of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a stern warning against any online activity that could be construed as \"anti-national\" and the offender will be booked under stringent National Security Act (NSA).
1 min
UP govt to verify every Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana beneficiary
The Uttar Pradesh government will conduct an intensive verification of all beneficiaries under the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana.
1 min
New India will not spare anyone who threatens peace, says UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath once again issued a strong warning to those threatening India's security, stating that the New India is ready to respond to those who threaten its security in a language they understand.
3 mins
Meghalaya Orders Pakistani Nationals to Leave State by April-End
Meghalaya government has directed all Pakistani nationals residing in the state to leave India by the end of April 2025.
1 min
12 Injured In Clash Between Villagers And Police In Bihar's Katihar
At least 12 people, including four cops, were injured in a violent scuffle between police and villagers in Dhankhora police station limits of Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday.
1 min
'Coastal States Meet 2025': Fisheries projects worth ₹255 cr to be unveiled
The government is slated to organise a 'Coastal States Meet 2025' here on Monday where fisheries projects worth Rs 255 crore will be unveiled to further strengthen the marine fisheries sector.
1 min
Congress Raises Concerns Over Stagnation in Automobile Sector
The Congress on Saturday raised serious concerns about what it said as stagnation in the automobile sector.
1 min
Bihar CM asks lawyers to ensure everyone has access to justice
Intensifying its effort to attract every section of the society ahead of the assembly elections in Bihar, the Janata Dal (U) Legal Cell organised a conclave of lawyers at the party office in Patna on Saturday.
1 min
Pune court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case for his remarks on Savarkar
A court in Pune, Maharashtra, has asked Leader of Opposition and Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on May 9 and record his plea in a criminal defamation case filed against him for his remarks about the late Hindu Mahasabha leader and Hindutva ideologue, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
1 min
IT services disrupted in SC due to technical glitch, restored after several hours
Information technology services in the Supreme Court of India were disrupted for several hours following a technical glitch in the National Government Cloud (NGC) infrastructure.
1 min
Dalit Groom's Wedding Procession Attacked in Caste Violence in MP
A deeply troubling incident has surfaced from Tikamgarh district in Madhya Pradesh, where a Dalit groom's wedding procession became the target of caste-based hostility.
1 min
5 Suspects Detained in Dhanbad During Raids at 15 Locations
During the raids, laptops, firearms, incriminating literature, & several electronic devices were seized
1 min
Tahawwur Rana denies role in Mumbai terror attack during interrogation
Tahawwur Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian national accused of involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, has denied any role in the conspiracy during his interrogation by the Mumbai Crime Branch.
1 min
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died. She was 41.
1 min
Milwaukee Judge Released After Arrest for Helping Man Evade Immigration Authorities
The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the Republican president's sweeping immigration crackdown.
1 min
ICE Reversing Termination of Legal Status for International Students Around USA: Officials
The American government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown, federal officials said Friday.
1 min
Iran and the USA Hold Expert Talks in Oman Over Tehran's Rapidly Advancing Nuclear Programme
Iran and the United States held in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme on Saturday, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic Republic's enrichment of uranium.
1 min
Four killed in massive port explosion, says Iran
A massive explosion and fire at a port in southern Iran has killed four people, authorities said Saturday.
1 min
Trump and Zelenskyy meet briefly at Vatican to discuss Russia-Ukraine war
The US President had said a day earlier that Ukraine and Russia were 'very close to a deal'
2 mins
AAI's Hubballi Airport Receives Platinum Recognition Award
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that Hubballi Airport in Karnataka has been awarded the Platinum Recognition—the highest level of honour—in the Green Airports Recognition 2025 by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East.
1 min
Reliance Industries Q4 FY25 net profit up, to touch ₹19,407 cr
Mumbai-headquartered Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) officially announced that it has posted a 2.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in its consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders, at Rs 19,407 crore for the fourth quarter of the financial year which ended on March 2025 (Q4FY25).
2 mins
Red Lines
The recent massacre in Pahalgam has once again laid bare the brutal persistence of jihadist violence in Kashmir.
2 mins
New Economic Order
For much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, the global economy has been characterized by a Western-centric order, a near hegemony dominated by the United States and Europe.
2 mins
Power and Privilege
Billionaire Elon Musk's decision to scale back his involvement with America's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) marks a pivotal moment in the ever-blurring line between corporate ambition and political power.
2 mins
Path to a Reset?
India and China share a complex relationship shaped by historical mistrust, border disputes, and strategic competition. The Galwan Valley clash in 2020 was a stark reminder of how volatile their bilateral ties can be. Yet, despite such tensions, trade between the two nations has not only persisted but thrived. China remains India's largest trading partner, though the balance is heavily skewed in China's favour
4 mins
Allowing creativity to spread its wings
As someone deeply inspired by the evolving landscape of India's media and entertainment industry, I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
2 mins
Tagore Meets Shakespeare
Indian subcontinent could view and appreciate. A bronze bust of a head and shoulders, created by Calcutta sculptor Debabrata Chakraborty, was finally dedicated in its permanent location in the garden in September 1996.
3 mins
Satyajit Ray: A Legend and Forever Timeless
Whether you are Gen Z or Generation Alpha, kids of today are growing up with fast-paced and global storytelling. In today's world, where infinite reels and scrolls have become the content norm, the name Satyajit Ray is that eternal flame in the world of cinema, whose storytelling lights the human soul even now.
2 mins
Land of delightful mahua harvest of Jhargram's trib
There's a strange quiet that descends upon the tribal-dominated villages of Balichua, Kusumdanga, Odolchua, Dhobakacha, and Banspahari of Jhargram every year around mid-March.
3 mins
Tourism under fire: Why boycotting Kashmir will hurt its economy
In the heart of the Himalayas lies a land of extraordinary beauty and extraordinary fragility.
2 mins
I Wasn't Too Keen On Marriage At First
The story of Eashaa Roy and Rahul Roy transcends beyond grand gestures and giddy moments; it enunciates the concept of eternity.
2 mins
Ligue 1: Nice end PSG's unbeaten run with clinical display
Paris Saint-Germain's bid to become the first team to go unbeaten through a Ligue 1 season ended in disappointment on Saturday (IST), as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Nice at the Parc des Princes.
2 mins
Asian Boxing: India to get 43 medals as 4 more enter semis
Team India has confirmed 43 medals at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan organised by the newly recognised Asian Boxing body under World Boxing, with four more pugilists punching their way into the semifinals on Day 7.
1 min
'I am a Mohun Bagan supporter first, then a player': Star defender Dippendu Biswas
A team's success run often hinges on the depth of its bench and that's exactly what set Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) apart in the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL).
2 mins
2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship Commences in Delhi
The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicked off on Friday at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, amidst much enthusiasm and fervour.
1 min
Indian women's hockey team lose 3-5 in opening match of Australia tour
The Indian women's hockey team fought valiantly but fell short in their opening game of the Australia tour, going down 3-5 to a clinical Australia 'A' side at the Perth Hockey Stadium in Perth on Saturday.
1 min
Kalinga Super Cup: Mohun Bagan beat Kerala Blasters to enter semis
Samad, Bhat strike in either half as reigning ISL champions stage strong bid for a third trophy this season
2 mins
Sudirman Cup: Sindhu, Sen to spearhead India's charge
Ace shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will spearhead India's challenge at the upcoming Sudirman Cup 2025 badminton tournament in China, which will be played from 27 April to 4 May.
1 min
Fleming admits auction mistakes as Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes fade
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that they might have gone wrong while picking players at the IPL 2025 mega auction after the five-time title holders slumped to a seventh loss in nine games on Friday, losing by five wickets to the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chepauk.
2 mins
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals look to break RCB's away dominance
In-form Virat Kohli aiming for good show at his original home ground with top spot on points table on the line
2 mins
Confident MI look to sustain momentum against struggling LSG
On a roll after recording four wins on the trot, Mumbai Indians will look to continue the momentum when they take on the Lucknow Super Giants in an afternoon game of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
1 min
Long jumper Shaili Singh elated after breaking Anju Bobby George's record
After rewriting history with a strong jump of 6.64m to break Anju Bobby George's 23-year-old record at the Federation Cup, longjumper Shaili Singh said that it is just the beginning of her journey.
1 min
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