The Statesman Delhi - May 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - May 10, 2025
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In this issue
May 10, 2025
Seven Pakistani infiltrators killed by BSF in Samba sector
At least seven heavily armed terrorists were gunned down on Friday on the border in Jammu region as the BSF foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan.
1 min
India to flag Pakistan's terror record at IMF loan meeting
India will oppose Pakistan's case for availing a fresh $1.3 billion IMF loan at an executive board meeting of the multilateral institution to be held on Friday.
1 min
PM Modi Takes Stock of Op Sindoor, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah Review Situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs against the backdrop of the ongoing 'Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
Indian Oil, BPCL assure sufficient fuel supply
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, state-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday issued public statements, assuring citizens that the country has sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG.
1 min
IPL 2025 suspended for a week due to ongoing cross-border tensions
In an unprecedented move, the BCCI has decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for one week in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
1 min
300-400 Drones Used in Pak Intrusion Bid
MEA briefing: India accuses Pakistan of using civilian airliners as shields
2 mins
Let's not bring down their morale in prevailing situation': SC to Centre on women army officers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central government not to release from service 69 women officers of the Indian Army's Short Service Commission (SSC), who have approached the top court challenging the denial of permanent commission to them.
1 min
India measured in actions against Pak: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday had telephonic conversations with his counterparts from some nations during which he said India has been measured in its actions against Pakistan but made it clear that any escalation will get a firm response.
1 min
Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, holds 'Festival of Harmony through Musical Choirs'
The Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, on Friday, organized its annual 'Festival of Harmony through Musical Choirs', which was graced by the Director of Education, Government of Delhi, Veditha Reddy as the chief guest.
1 min
Sachdeva Urges Delhiites To Follow Govt Directives
Delhi BJP Prez also warned against the possibility of cowardly acts by Pak-like cyber attacks, alerting people to be cautious before clicking on any unverified links from unknown sources
1 min
Air raid siren tested at ITO, more alert sirens to be installed across city: Verma
In a step towards strengthening public safety and emergency response amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) in coordination with the Civil Defence Directorate on Friday conducted a test run of an air raid siren atop the PWD headquarters at ITO in presence of minister Parvesh Verma.
1 min
Congress Takes Out 'Jai Hind Yatra' to Hail Bravehearts of Indian Army
Congress, on Friday, took out 'Jai Hind Yatra' from Jantar Mantar to Raisina Road to hail the bravehearts of the Indian Army for the execution of Operation Sindoor, destroying nine terrorist camps to avenge the gruesome terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Kashmir that left 26 dead.
1 min
Speaker Gupta Constitutes Committees for 8th Delhi Legislative Assembly
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has constituted eight committees for the current financial year to ensure efficient and effective functioning of legislative business.
1 min
Indraj Directs Completion of Manual Scavenger Survey Before Monsoon
Delhi Minister for Social Welfare Ravinder Indraj Singh, in a meeting on Friday, directed officials to ensure completion of manual scavenger survey and distribution of safety kits to people involved in such labour before the monsoon season.
1 min
Police nab notorious arms supplier from Paharganj
In a significant breakthrough, a Cyber Cell team of the Crime Branch has arrested a notorious arms supplier from Central Delhi's Paharganj, Ubaid Qureshi, the Delhi Police said on Friday.
1 min
NSUI writes to Dharmendra Pradhan to postpone CUET-UG exam in border areas
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Friday wrote to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging him to immediately postpone CUET-UG exam for the students appearing at the centres near the border areas amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
1 min
3 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants disguised as transgenders nabbed
Three illegal migrants from Bangladesh, who were staying in the national capital disguised as transgenders to avoid detection, were arrested from northwest Delhi's Azadpur New Sabzi Mandi, police said on Friday.
1 min
GLEX 2025 Brings Leading Space Scientists to National Capital to Inspire Young Talent
Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) launched an astronaut outreach programme to fuel its mission of attracting the young minds of our country into space science.
1 min
Debris of Pakistan air strike recovered in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer & Sriganganagar
Debris of Pakistani drones and other parts that fell from the striking equipment from across the border were recovered from different places in Jaisalmer Friday morning.
2 mins
Illegal construction notice served again on 72-yr-old man accused of raping minor
The Nainital Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued a notice to 72-year-old Mohammad Usman, accused of raping a minor girl, for allegedly constructing a house on government land.
1 min
Pakistan will harm itself by escalating attacks: J&K CM
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday lauded the Indian armed forces for swiftly repelling last night's cross-border air attacks by Pakistan at multiple locations across the Union territory, even as he warned that Pakistan will harm itself by further escalating the situation.
1 min
Punjab CM directs Cabinet to camp in sensitive areas
Anti-drone systems to be installed along the Pakistan border
2 mins
'Pak will be taught befitting lesson'
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav asserted on Friday that India will teach a befitting lesson to Pakistan.
1 min
Army Intel, ATS Conduct Joint Raid in Ranchi Over Suspected Sale of Unauthorized Military Uniforms
Acting on intelligence inputs, the Army Intelligence and Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted a joint raid at Ganesh Army Store near Booty More in Ranchi, seizing restricted military uniform materials that were reportedly being sold without proper authorization.
1 min
LG Visits Uri, Assesses Damage Caused by Pakistani Shelling
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, visited the forward areas of North Kashmir's Uri Sector to assess the damage caused by Pakistani shelling in civilian areas over the past few days and also meet the injured people.
2 mins
Punjab govt deputes senior IAS officers in all districts in view of border situation
In view of the situation at India-Pakistan border, as per the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann with the people not to let them face any problem, a State Control Room has been set up by the state government in which a Nodal Officer from each department has been included.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh Police on High Alert, All Leaves Cancelled
The Uttar Pradesh police is on high alert in view of the tension between Pakistan and India.
1 min
UP's Defence Industrial Corridor Opens the Door to Mass Employment
Amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and strained relations with Pakistan, India is proactively addressing its strategic and defence requirements.
1 min
Pakistan now struggles for its very existence: Yogi Adityanath
The CM called on citizens to remain united and stand firmly by the Indian armed forces
2 mins
Centre to states/UTs: Grant necessary emergency procurement powers to civil defence authorities
Amid the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan, the union government has asked all states to delegate emergency procurement power to concerned heads of the civil defence agencies, to enable them to make purchases if case of emergency.
1 min
Pak's Disinformation Campaign: Gujarat Port Fire, Jalandhar Drone Strike; PIB Debunks Videos
Several videos being circulated on the social media platform X claiming to show attacks by Pakistani forces have been debunked by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
1 min
India's Layered Air Defence Shines in Operation Sindoor
The counter strikes carried out by India against Pakistan on the second day of ongoing Operation Sindoor, showcased not only its resolution to eliminate the terror threats, but also the power and efficiency of the air defence ecosystem.
2 mins
The Daily Star
We are shocked by the abusive and abhorrent language used at the Hefazat-e-Islam rally by some groups as they outright rejected the recommendations made by the Women's Affairs Reform Commission, calling for its immediate abolition.
2 mins
Guarding the Republic
The spate of Pakistani aerial intrusions and attacks targeting Jammu and other key Indian installations by loitering munitions and drones is more than a military event ~ it is a direct challenge to India's sovereignty and resolve.
2 mins
Power and Posture
The recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was more than a polite diplomatic encounter ~ it was a vivid display of two clashing worldviews in an increasingly volatile North American partnership.
2 mins
Hindutva Has Become a Religious Idea
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant is a familiar name in India's political circles. The politician who represents the coveted Mumbai constituency says he is essentially a social worker.
5 mins
Army Jawan from AP Killed in Crossborder Firing along LoC
Murali Naik, an Indian Army jawan from Andhra Pradesh, was killed during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir last night.
1 min
SC Junks Plea To Enforce Three-Language Policy In TN, Kerala, West Bengal
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed a public interest plea (PIL) seeking directions to the governments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal to implement the three-language formula as proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
1 min
Kerala Sets Up Control Rooms for Those Stranded in Conflict Zones
In the wake of the Indo-Pak conflict, the Kerala Government has opened control rooms in the State Secretariat and Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs (NORKA) Department to help Keralites who are stranded in conflict zones.
1 min
TN CM Stalin to lead rally in solidarity with armed forces
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will lead a rally on the Marina sea front in Chennai on Saturday in solidarity with the armed forces for conducting Operation Sindoor.
1 min
Karnataka Govt Takes On The Water Mafia In Bengaluru
The 'Sanchari Cauvery' scheme aims to ensure masses have access to water at a reasonable price
2 mins
Karnataka: GAIL to jointly garner renewable energy; make the state the hub of green energy
Collaboration between the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) and the Karnataka government strengthened here on Friday with the inking of an MoU between the two entities to establish approximately 1 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity in the state.
1 min
Trump Floats Cutting China Tariffs to 80 Percent Ahead of Meeting as He Looks to Deescalate Trade War
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145 percent to 80 percent ahead of a weekend meeting among top US and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war.
1 min
Ukraine Says It Uncovered a Hungarian Espionage Network, 2 Suspects Held
Ukraine's main security agency said Friday it had arrested two people on suspicion of spying for Hungary by gathering intelligence on Ukraine's military in the west of the country.
1 min
Transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order
The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify under a new directive issued Thursday.
1 min
Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of USA gathering intel on Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told agencies \"you cannot spy against an ally\" after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by American President Donald Trump.
1 min
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass, Calls Election a Cross and Blessing
Pope Leo XIV, history's first North American pope, acknowledged his great responsibility while addressing the cardinals
2 mins
Russia Holds Victory Day Parade Marking 80th Anniversary of Nazi Germany's Defeat
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
1 min
India Surpasses Germany To Become World's Third Largest Producer Of Wind, Solar Energy
India is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, surpassing Germany, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Friday, adding that the country's solar power installed capacity reached 107.95 GW in April this year, from 82.64 GW in the same month last year, which is a 30.7 per cent growth.
1 min
PMSBY's cumulative enrolments surged by 443 pc since 2016: Centre
The cumulative enrolments under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMBSY), an accident insurance scheme, has surged by 443 per cent since 2016, said the Union government on Friday, as the scheme marks a decade of launch.
1 min
India's Retail Sector Surges With 169% Growth in Q1 2025: Report
The Indian retail sector witnessed 169 per cent growth (year-on-year) in the January-March quarter, as strong momentum in new retail store openings continued to play out in major metropolitan cities, a report said on Friday.
1 min
India-Pak Conflict Affects 11% of Daily Domestic Air Traffic: Industry Data
As tensions flare up between India and Pakistan, at least 11 percent of the daily domestic air traffic has been affected following the shutdown of 24 airports in the country, data showed on Friday.
1 min
Inflow in equity mutual funds dips 3.24 per cent to ₹24,269 crore in April: AMFI
In the backdrop of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the inflow in equity mutual funds dipped 3.24 per cent to Rs 24,269 crore in April amid continued market volatility, data by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) said.
1 min
880-Point Dip in Sensex Amid India-Pak Tensions
Selloff came after Pakistan fired missiles at Indian cities in response to India's precision strikes
1 min
Centre expands Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, increases cover to ₹20 crore
The Union Government has notified the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), increasing the ceiling on guarantee cover per borrower under the Scheme from Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore.
1 min
Costao Totters With a Miscast Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Bollywood is on a very patriotic trip and has been coming out with several films that trace the history and valour of brave Indians.
1 min
Brahma Kamal Institute's Naandi Utsav Dazzles With Dance, Art and Tribute
Recently, Brahma Kamal Institute of Dance and Drawing commemorated their 13th Naandi Utsav with pomp and splendour at Mohit Moitra Macha, Paikpara, Kolkata.
2 mins
Neeraj, Rohit & other stars praise Indian armed forces
In the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has extended his full support to the Indian Armed Forces, lauding their bravery and unwavering resolve in tackling terrorism.
2 mins
KIYG: Jammu & Kashmir lift spirits with hard-fought volleyball gold
At a time, where the Kashmir valley has found itself in the news for heartbreaking reasons, four young boys from the region offered a different storyline, with an amalgam of courage, resilience, focus and gold.
1 min
DDCA Gets Bomb Threat Claiming Revenge for Operation Sindoor
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday received a threat email claiming to blast the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in retaliation for the ongoing Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian armed forces against Pakistan.
1 min
Jaiswal takes U-turn, wants to continue domestic cricket for Mumbai
In a sudden U-turn, India international Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed his desire to continue playing domestic cricket for Mumbai.
2 mins
PSL shifted to UAE amid tensions with India, foreign player concerns
Rattled by the retaliation from the Indian armed forces, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of its Pakistan Super League to the UAE, with foreign players reportedly concerned about continuing to play in the country.
1 min
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