The Statesman Delhi - May 06, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - May 06, 2025
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May 06, 2025
MHA asks several states to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence
Amidst the ongoing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to multiple states for undertaking mock drills on May 7.
1 min
Cong compares Rahul's politics to that of Mahatma Gandhi's, BJP calls it 'drama'
A political firestorm has been ignited with Rahul Gandhi owning up the Congress' mistakes made in the past, even as the BJP accused the grand old party of staging a \"drama\" and doing nothing against its leaders allegedly involved in the anti-Sikh 1984 riots.
1 min
Cash at judge's residence: SC 'in-house' panel submits probe report to CJI
The Supreme Court-appointed enquiry panel formed to probe into cash discovery allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma has submitted its report to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna.
1 min
Cyber offensive hits Indian military websites; Pak-based hackers claim access to sensitive data
Days after websites of multiple educational institutions under the Army Welfare Education Society were targeted in a series of cyber offensives, reports about other Indian defence websites being hacked and sensitive details being leaked have surfaced.
1 min
Putin Speaks to PM Modi, Reiterates Perpetrators of Pahalgam Terror Attack Should Be Brought to Justice
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
1 min
Pak test-fires another missile as part of INDUS exercise
Earlier in the day Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also met the Prime Minister
2 mins
Japan Assures Full Support to India in Fight Against Terrorism in High-Level Defence Meeting
In a key meeting held today, Japan has assured India of full support in its fight against terrorism.
1 min
LoP demands rollback of MCD user charges
In a sharp critique of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) ineffective waste management system, Leader of Opposition in the MCD House, Ankush Narang, has demanded the immediate withdrawal of user charges levied on residents and commercial establishments.
1 min
Opposition spreading confusion over Waqf awareness campaign: Bhupender Yadav
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday addressed a joint press conference here, condemning the alleged confusion being spread by the opposition among the Muslim community regarding the Waqf Board awareness campaign.
2 mins
Youth Held for Murder Bid in Hit-and-Run Case
The Delhi Police arrested a youth, involved in a hit-and-run case, for murder attempt within six hours of the commission of the crime, authorities said on Monday.
1 min
311: One helpline to ease Delhiites' woes during monsoon season
In a major step to make things easier for the citizens of the national capital, enhancing their convenience ahead of monsoons, the Delhi government is set to introduce a unified helpline number — through which complaints related to all the civic agencies including NDMC, MCD, DDA, PWD, Delhi Jal Board, and Flood departments -- can be registered in a hassle-free manner.
2 mins
Congress Stages Protest Over Hike in Milk Price
Delhi Congress on Monday staged a protest at various Mother Dairy outlets in the city over the milk provider company's move to hike the price of milk by two rupees.
1 min
Shah Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a review meeting with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood regarding the implementation of three new criminal laws across the national capital and issued directives to ensure accountability of officers in the entire process.
1 min
Agent held for arranging new passport for blacklisted passenger to re-enter S Arabia
A Uttar Pradesh-based agent has been arrested for facilitating a new passport for a passenger, enabling his re-entry into Saudi Arabia despite the individual being blacklisted by the country's authorities, officials said on Monday.
1 min
Electric AC buses rolled out to boost last-mile connectivity for Namo Bharat commuters
To enhance last-mile connectivity, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), in collaboration with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), has introduced electric air-conditioned city buses at key Namo Bharat stations in Delhi, the NCRTC announced on Monday.
1 min
DDA razes encroachment in Taimoor Nagar
In a move to remove illegal construction, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Monday carried out an anti-encroachment drive on the banks of a drain in South Delhi's Taimoor Nagar.
1 min
INS Sharda arrives at Maldives, to be part of HADR exercise
Indian naval ship Sharda arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, as part of India's commitment towards regional cooperation.
1 min
J&K LG Sinha reviews construction of Amarnath Yatra infra in Srinagar
Ahead of the commencement of the Amarnath Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, conducted an on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction works of the office and Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar.
1 min
Delhi to launch digital portal for monitoring action on CAG reports
Recognizing the importance of timely submission of Action Taken Notes (ATNs) on reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday convened a high-level meeting to review the implementation of the Audit Para Monitoring System (APMS).
1 min
SC junks claim of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's heir to Red Fort
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Sultana Begum laying claim to the Red Fort, alleging being the rightful legal owner as the widow of Mirza Mohammed Bedar Bakht, the great-grandson of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.
1 min
J&K cabinet replies to queries by LG on business rules
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Monday, hurriedly held a meeting of his cabinet to discuss the queries raised by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on the proposed transaction of business rules drafted by the elected government for the day-to-day functioning of the administration.
1 min
SC summons comedians Samay Raina, others over remarks on PwDs
The Supreme Court, on Monday, summoned comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakar (aka Sonali Aditya Desai), and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar, directing them to appear before it personally for allegedly making insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities.
2 mins
UIDAI conducts face authentication for NEET exam
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) on the use of face authentication during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 here.
1 min
Sirsa orders installation of mist sprinklers and anti-smog guns across Delhi's pollution hotspots
In a decisive move to combat rising pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has directed all departments to install anti-dust systems such as mist and water sprinklers on electric and street light poles, as well as anti-smog guns along central verges and major road stretches across identified pollution hotspots in the city.
1 min
Pahalgam attack cannot derail development process in J&K: CM
Acknowledging the adverse impact of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that has badly hit the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for collective efforts to ensure a smooth Amarnath Yatra without any inconvenience to pilgrims.
2 mins
Couple, 3 daughters burnt alive as 6-storey building catches fire in UP's Kanpur
Five members of a family were charred to death when a six-storey building caught fire in Premnagar area under Chamanganj police station in the city.
1 min
SC seeks fresh CFSL report on audio tapes alleging ex Manipur CM's role in ethnic violence
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) to file a fresh report on the authenticity of certain leaked audio tapes allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in instigating ethnic violence in the state.
1 min
UP Govt's Anti-Malnutrition Drive Transforms 2.25 Cr Lives
Uttar Pradesh government's relentless drive against malnutrition has transformed the lives of over 2.25 crore people in the state.
1 min
Won't spare internal enemies praising Pakistan: Himanta at election rallies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sounded a warning on individuals allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans or expressing support for the neighbouring country, calling them \"internal enemies\" of the nation.
1 min
Patanjali's 'Bronchom' offers hope against microplastic-induced lung damage, finds study
Patanjali's Bronchom: Scientists are now uncovering the disturbing impact of microplastics on human health.
1 min
MP: Major fire breaks out at Mahakaleshwar temple gate
A major fire erupted at one of the gates of the world-famous Mahakaleshwar Temple at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Monday afternoon.
1 min
DNA of BJP is anti-caste census, says Surjewala
Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala has said that 'the DNA of BJP is anti-caste census'.
1 min
BJP Launches 'Pakistanis Quit India' Stir Across Jharkhand, Targets INDIA Bloc & State Govt
In a marked escalation of its campaign on national security and illegal immigration, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday held a series of coordinated protests across Jharkhand under the banner of 'Pakistanis Quit India', a slogan evoking pre-independence resistance but aimed now at what the party claims is unchecked infiltration by foreign nationals in the state.
1 min
Blindfold out, judiciary ushered in a new era of justice: MP CM
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav asserts that access to justice is a legal right of every citizen of the country, and timely justice is a vital social commitment
1 min
Allahabad High Court closes case related to Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
A Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court closed the case related to the purported British citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
1 min
Message of Peace: India Sending Holy Relics of the Buddha to Viet Nam
The Holy Relics—precious corporeal remains of Gautama Buddha—will journey from the sacred soil of India to the land of the rising dragon, Viet Nam, in a profound gesture of peace, unity, and shared spiritual heritage.
1 min
Heat on us
As summer sets in, a familiar spectre returns to the Indian subcontinent: the brutal, unrelenting heat.
2 mins
Breaking Ranks
In times of war, unity is often considered a strategic asset.
2 mins
Indo-Pak Ties Can Never Be Normal
Major terrorist strikes, at regular intervals, have pushed Indo-Pakistan ties to rock bottom.
4 mins
Tasks Before South Korea's Leader
The presidential campaign season has officially begun in South Korea.
4 mins
K'taka govt committed to increasing the Almatti Dam height again
In what can once again trigger trouble with neighboring Tamil Nadu, Karnataka is doing everything it can to increase the height of Almatti Dam to 524 meters and make full use of its share of water.
1 min
TN Fisheries Dept steps up coastal patrols to tackle illegal fishing amid 61-day ban period
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1 min
Highway Projects Will Change the Face of Telangana, Says Nitin Gadkari
Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari today promised to improve road infrastructure in Telangana so that any part of the state can be reached from Hyderabad within five hours.
1 min
Karnataka NEET Row: Two Staffers Arrested for Forcing Student to Remove Sacred Thread
The Karnataka Police on Monday arrested two staffers of an examination centre for allegedly forcing a student to remove his sacred thread before writing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
1 min
Fresh smoke scare at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital; patients evacuated
Panic struck again on Monday at Kerala's Kozhikode Medical College Hospital as smoke was detected on the sixth floor of the emergency block.
1 min
EPS Slams DMK Govt Over Arrest of AIADMK MLA, Party Functionaries
Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), on Monday came down heavily on the DMK government after the arrest of AIADMK MLA S. Ravi and several party functionaries.
1 min
'We don't want NEP based on Sanskrit upholding varnashrama'
MK Stalin's govt has been opposing NEP, terming it as a tool of Hindi imposition
1 min
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes up Scheduled Caste census ahead of giving internal quota
Karnataka is reworking its census of scheduled castes from today to collect population data of all SC subcastes and this new data will be used to ensure fair internal reservations among scheduled castes.
1 min
Veterans light flame as the Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of WWII liberation
World War II veterans watched military aircraft fly over a central Dutch town Monday as the Netherlands marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation by Allied troops from Nazi German occupation.
2 mins
Israel Plans to Capture All of Gaza Under New Plan
Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that if implemented would vastly expand Israel's operations in the Palestinian territory and likely bring fierce international opposition.
1 min
Trump's trade demands go beyond tariffs to target perceived unfair practices
The Trump administration says the sweeping tariffs it unveiled April 2, then postponed for 90 days, have a simple goal: Force other countries to drop their trade barriers to American goods.
1 min
Romania's hard-right candidate will face a pro-EU reformist in presidential runoff
After decisively winning the most votes in Romania's first-round presidential election redo, hard-right nationalist George Simion will face a pro-Western reformist in a pivotal runoff in two weeks that could reshape the European Union and NATO member country's geopolitical direction.
1 min
Iran's Top Diplomat in Pakistan to Mediate Kashmir Tensions
Abbas Araghchi's visit was the first by a foreign dignitary since tensions flared in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre
2 mins
Indian stock market closes higher; Adani Group shares surge
The Indian equity markets opened the week with strong gains on Monday, supported by a rally in Adani Group stocks and strength in select auto and banking shares.
1 min
Govt Moving Ahead With IDBI Bank Disinvestment Plan In Current Fiscal
The government's disinvestment plan for IDBI Bank, as part of the broader strategy to monetise assets through stake sales during the current financial year, is progressing in accordance with the normal schedule, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Secretary Arunish Chawla has said.
1 min
Investors looking at Q4 FY25 earnings, US Fed policy, Indo-Pak geopolitical tensions, foreign capital inflows
Some positive progress in the US-India trade negotiations were palpable recently.
2 mins
Sitharaman Offers Opportunities for ADB to Pilot New Innovations
Kanda expressed ADB's full support to India's development priorities guided by PM Modi
1 min
Mahindra & Mahindra Q4 FY25 net profit up by 20 per cent at ₹3,295 crore
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) posted a 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in its consolidated net profit for Q4FY25, reaching Rs 3,295 crore, while revenue from operations increased by 20 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 42,599 crore.
2 mins
'I like fielding more than batting,' says Rinku Singh
After delivering a match-defining performance on the field to help Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pip Rajasthan Royals by a solitary run to help the defending champions stay alive in the race to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs, Rinku Singh revealed that fielding pumps him up even more than batting, despite him being under an injury cloud following his final over exploits.
1 min
IPL: Shreyas Iyer thrives while Rishabh Pant struggles
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer, who was bought for over Rs 25 crore, has enjoyed a campaign to remember. Iyer has earned praise for his leadership, with PBKS currently sitting second on the points table and looking like a strong contender for the playoffs.
1 min
Ponting reveals Iyer's tactical masterstroke behind PBKS' win over LSG
Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has revealed that it was captain Shreyas Iyer's decision to sacrifice himself and promote Josh Inglis to No.3 during their IPL 2025, clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Dharamsala on Sunday.
3 mins
'Such wins will give us self-belief': Varun Chakaravarthy
After Kolkata Knight Riders' thrilling one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens, spinner Varun Chakravarthy emphasised how crucial the narrow win could be for the team's confidence moving forward.
1 min
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