The Statesman Delhi - May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025
PM Modi Has Given Free Hand To Armed Forces: Former J&K DGP SP Vaid On Operation Sindoor
Former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a \"free hand\" to the armed forces to retaliate against Pakistan's shelling and other misadventures.
1 min
Pakistan Warned of Punitive Response to Truce Violation
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi gives complete authority to Army commanders for counter action to any violation of the ceasefire by Pakistan
2 mins
PM Modi: Pokhran tests landmark event in nation's growth trajectory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests as a landmark event in the nation's growth trajectory, especially in its quest towards self-reliance.
1 min
India Lost 5 Personnel, All Pilots Involved in Op Sindoor Safe
India lost five soldiers in Operation Sindoor, launched by India to avenge the deaths of 26 tourists in the brutal Pahalgam attack in April.
2 mins
PM Holds High-Level Meet With Key Officials
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning held a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and the chiefs of the three services at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi.
1 min
Trump Offers to Mediate on Kashmir, Says Millions Could Have Died in Hostilities
Welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said he is going to increase trade with both nations and see if a solution could be arrived at on Kashmir.
1 min
Need to focus on preventing obesity: CM
Delhi Chief Minister on Sunday highlighted the alarming situation arising from obesity, emphasizing its prevalent and impact on women.
1 min
2 Interstate Drug Peddlers Held With Marijuana Worth ₹1 Crore
The Crime Branch Unit of the Delhi Police, in a major crackdown, arrested two interstate drug peddlers and seized over 365 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1 crore, the police said on Sunday.
1 min
2 Held in Crackdown on ICICI Bank Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Unit of the Delhi Police has cracked down on a massive loan scam that involved ICICI Bank by arresting two accused, police said on Sunday.
1 min
Hike in PPAC surcharge: Delhi Cong chief accuses BJP of emulating AAP
Reacting sharply to the hike in the Power Purchase Agreement Cost (PPAC) surcharge, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav said that the \"triple-engine\" government of the BJP has put an additional financial burden on the people of the national capital.
2 mins
4 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained by Cops in Vasant Vihar
Four illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, residing unlawfully in the national capital, were detained in South West Delhi's Vasant Vihar, police said on Friday.
1 min
Guest, Vocational Teachers Assured of Redressal of Their Grievances: BJP MP
BJP MP from North West Delhi Yogendra Chandolia shared that he met Education Minister Ashish Sood, along with guest and vocational teachers, who apprised the minister of their long-standing grievances pending redressal.
1 min
Some flight schedules may be affected in city
Delhi airport issues advisory for passengers, says operations running smoothly
1 min
Mother Is Like Earth In Patience, Vastness: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid rich tributes to mothers for the love, patience, and sacrifice they invest in a child's life and stand as a rock to defend him in all his/her struggles.
1 min
Body found in Ranhola plot; Delhi Police apprehends juvenile suspect
A man was found dead in the bushes of a residential plot, the Delhi Police said on Sunday.
1 min
Haryana FSL Emerges as National Model for Scientific Justice Through TraKea Portal's Digital Transformation
Haryana's Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) is no longer a mere facility for scientific testing — it has become the torchbearer of a digital revolution in the pursuit of justice.
2 mins
Punjab woman among two held for leaking information to Pakistan High Commission
In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Malerkotla Police apprehended two individuals, including a 31-year-old woman, for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to an official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.
1 min
Leave of Haryana's health department officials, employees cancelled in view of security challenges
Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has directed the state Health Department to exercise special caution in view of the current situation arising on the India-Pakistan border and the incidents of repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
1 min
Delhi Police arrests two criminals involved in 50 murder cases
In a major crackdown following a police encounter, the Delhi Police claimed to have nabbed two criminals from South West Delhi's RK Puram area.
1 min
J&K LG Visits Hospital, Meets People Injured in Pak Shelling
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital here to enquire about the health condition of residents who sustained injuries during the unprovoked shelling by Pakistan in Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch.
1 min
India to Play Transformative Role in Shaping Global Order After Operation Sindoor
BJP leader Amit Malviya on Sunday said India has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most formidable military forces in the world and the dominant power in Asia after 'Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
SIA raids 20 locations in South Kashmir, unearths sleeper cells linked to Pak-based handlers
A day after the ceasefire was announced between India and Pakistan, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out multiple searches across South Kashmir.
1 min
LG Sinha Pays Homage to BSF Martyr
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF brave-heart Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland.
1 min
Educational institutions reopen today in Punjab
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday informed that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges and universities, will reopen from tomorrow (May 12) onwards.
1 min
Cong Govt Betrays Promise Of Free Power, Hikes Electricity Bills For Farmers In Himachal: LoP
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur has strongly criticized Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for increasing electricity bills for farmers.
1 min
Mann vows to foil Centre's bid to rob Punjab's waters
The Punjab CM says the BJP, BBMB will bear full responsibility for any law and order situation arising from the discontentment in the state over the water-sharing issue
3 mins
Warning sirens sounded again in Barmer
The warning sirens were sounded yet again in Barmer city Sunday night in apprehension of some drone activity from Pakistan.
1 min
UP emerges as new pillar of self-reliance in defence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is rapidly taking shape in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
UP govt adds 12 new products to ODOP list, taking total to 74
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visionary One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme has transformed Uttar Pradesh's traditional crafts into global brands while empowering lakhs of artisans and entrepreneurs.
1 min
Traditional Medicine Key To Achieve Universal Health Coverage: Ayush Ministry
The government has emphasized the growing relevance of traditional medicine in achieving universal health coverage and advancing the goals of 'One Health and Sustainable Development,' it was announced on Sunday.
1 min
FIR against 3 FB accounts for misleading posts relating to 'terror attack' in Shahjahanpur
The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against three social media accounts for misleading posts related to a purported terrorist attack in Shahjahanpur.
1 min
Terrorism is like a dog's crooked tail, needs to be tackled firmly: Yogi
Defence Minister also joins the event virtually, and launches the BrahMos unit along with the CM
2 mins
BJP Dominates Assam Panchayat Polls With Sweeping Victories Across State
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is heading for a decisive victory in the ongoing Assam Panchayat elections, with trends showing the party and its allies establishing an overwhelming lead across key rural governance bodies.
1 min
Zero tolerance for terrorism, says Jagdambika Pal on Op Sindoor
In the aftermath of tensions between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attack, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal came out strongly in support of the Indian government's firm response against cross-border terrorism.
1 min
International boundaries of the country will have to be strong and safe: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav stressed upon the need of the international boundaries of the country to be strong and safe and the need to strengthen social harmony and brotherhood within the country.
1 min
India's response reflects people's will: Shekhawat
Following fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Sunday, lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their courageous and effective response, stating that the nation's military strength has once again gained global recognition.
1 min
Post-Operation Sindoor, Bihar returns to election mode
Soon after the announcement of ceasefire between India and Pakistan, political parties in Bihar have returned to poll-mode where assembly elections are due in November.
1 min
Opposition Slams Trump's Kashmir Mediation Offer, Dubs It as 'Unacceptable Interference'
Opposition leaders have come out strongly against US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate a resolution to the decades-old Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, dubbing the proposal as \"unacceptable interference.\"
2 mins
DGP's vacant post triggers political row in Jharkhand
The post of Director General of Police (DGP) has remained vacant in Jharkhand for the past eleven days, triggering a fresh political row in the state.
1 min
Tiger Kills Forest Ranger in Ranthambhore National Park
Forest Ranger Devendra Singh Chaudhary was killed in the Jogi Mahal area Sunday afternoon, in what can be described as a fatal attack by a tiger in the Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district.
1 min
Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos unit in Lucknow, says Indian Army's valour echoes all the way to Rawalpindi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday described Operation Sindoor as a powerful testament to India's political, social, and strategic resolve.
2 mins
Chess Boom: Hazaribagh hosts India's largest open tournaments
In a town better known for its forests and coal reserves, Hazaribagh is making a mark as a rising chess hub.
1 min
Cong seeks Parliament session on Pahalgam attack, ceasefire
Clarify if the Shimla agreement has been abandoned and if the country has now opened itself to third-party intervention in India-Pakistan conflicts: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh
2 mins
Vigil at home
With Operation Sindoor in motion and India firmly engaged in a counter-offensive against Pakistani provocations, the Centre's directives on civil defence no longer appear procedural – they are a strategic necessity.
2 mins
Bridge of Hope
The election of Pope Leo XIV marks an important moment not only for the Roman Catholic Church but for the global spiritual and cultural landscape.
2 mins
The Last Handiwork
Nobody starts a sentence without knowing how to end it — with a period or full stop. How come we live our lives — many of us are now living seventy or eighty years — without a thought about the end point, our death.
4 mins
By targeting terrorism, India is saving Pakistan from itself
Although India and Pakistan gained independence simultaneously in 1947, their trajectories since then have been markedly different.
4 mins
Andhra Pradesh Committed to Leveraging Emerging Technologies: CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday that the state government is committed to leveraging emerging technologies to build an inclusive and sustainable future.
1 min
Reprieve for Miss World and Revanth Reddy after ceasefire announced
The ceasefire announcement by the US on Saturday came as a reprieve for the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government, which had been under fire for proceeding with the Miss World pageant amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
1 min
With ₹10.27 lakh crore investments, Tamil Nadu tops in industrial growth
Tamil Nadu has emerged as the leading state in India in terms of industrial growth, with a total of 897 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed for investment proposals worth Rs 10,27,547 crore.
1 min
Andhra Pradesh Gives Hero's Farewell to Martyred Soldier
Hundreds of people on Sunday bid tearful adieu to Army jawan M. Murali Naik who was killed during the cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control.
1 min
Satellites Key to India's Security: ISRO Chief
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan on Sunday said that 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country.
2 mins
Kerala: Four Killed as Car Collides with Pickup Van in Vadakara
In a tragic road accident in Kerala's Kozhikode district, four people lost their lives after the car they were travelling in collided head-on with a pickup van near Vadakara.
1 min
BJP workers vandalise the iconic Karachi Bakery in Hyderabad
A group of local BJP leaders and workers vandalised an outlet of the iconic Karachi Bakery in Shamshabad, at the outskirts of Hyderabad.
1 min
LDF Govt Will Get A Third Term In Power: TP Ramkrishnan
Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener TP. Ramakrishnan on Sunday said that the change in the Congress leadership will not affect Kerala politics in any way and that the LDF will come to power for the third consecutive time.
1 min
13 Karnataka Students Return to New Delhi from Kashmir
Thirteen students from Karnataka, studying at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Srinagar, have returned safely to New Delhi, with the timely and coordinated efforts of the Union Government.
1 min
People stranded in border states reach Telangana Bhavan in Delhi
Students and other citizens of Telangana living in border states are reaching Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi in large numbers in view of the prevailing situation in those states, officials said on Sunday.
1 min
Trump touts 'great progress' as US and China begin second day of tariff talks
President Donald Trump said \"great progress\" was being made in ongoing US-China talks over tariffs menacing the global economy, and even suggested a \"total reset\" was on the table as tariff negotiations are set to continue Sunday in Switzerland.
1 min
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 13 people
Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 13 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials.
1 min
Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.
1 min
Turkish Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention centre
A Tufts University student from Turkey returned to Boston on Saturday, one day after being released from a Louisiana immigration detention centre where she was held for over six weeks.
1 min
Russian Prez Proposes Direct Talks With Ukraine In Istanbul
Putin proposes restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on 15 May 'without preconditions'
2 mins
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed Russia's offer for direct peace talks, but insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire in place before negotiations can start.
1 min
Market valuation of 8 of top 10 most-valued firms erode by over ₹1.60 lakh crore
In the last week, the combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,60,314.48 crore.
1 min
Global Textile Market Expansion is Fueled by Tech Innovations & Advances in AI, IoT & Automation
The ever-increasing apparel demand from the fashion industry and the meteoric growth of e-commerce platforms are expected to drive textile market growth between 2024 and 2033.
4 mins
Adani Power to Supply 1,500 MW to UP from Upcoming Greenfield Power Plant
Adani Power Ltd on Saturday said it has won a tightly-contested bid to supply 1500 MW (net) of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Govt Tightening Rules to Check Gas Emissions in Upstream Oil Sector
The Centre's new draft policy framed for the upstream oil & gas exploration and production sector aims to minimise the environmental impact of mineral oil operations, including gas flaring activities, and closer monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and flared gas.
1 min
Foreign investors show confidence, infuse ₹14,167 crore in May so far
So far in May, the foreign investors continue to show confidence in the equity market, infusing Rs 14,167 crore.
1 min
CAIT Conference to Deliberate on Safeguarding India's ₹140 Lakh Crore Retail Trade
In view of the growing attempts by e-commerce and quick commerce companies to capture India's vibrant retail trade worth over Rs 140 lakh crore annually, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday said it is organising a national conference next week.
1 min
Stock Market This Week: Eyes on India-Pakistan Situation, Q4 Earnings
Focus sectors include defensive, BFSI, consumer, and metal stocks, with large-caps expected to outperform
1 min
Meghalaya to expand Japanese method of afforestation
Meghalaya is taking a big step forward in protecting the environment by using the Miyawaki method — an afforestation technique developed by Japanese forest ecologist Akira Miyawaki-with strong support from local communities in the state.
1 min
The rise of Big Brother and the fall of democracy in Manipur
George Orwell's work \"1984\" has always been fascinating as it delves deeper into the relationship between truth, facts, manipulation and societal control in a totalitarian society.
6 mins
Mizoram tops infant mortality rankings with only 3 deaths per 1,000 live births
Mizoram has been ranked among the top three Indian states with the lowest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), sharing the distinction with Sikkim and Manipur, according to the latest Sample Registration Survey (SRS) Bulletin released in May 2025.
1 min
Golf: Saptak Talwar slips to T-48 in Girona
Saptak Talwar had a none-too-good 2-over 73 and slipped down the leaderboard in the third round of the Challenge de Espana at Fontanals Golf Club.
1 min
Yuvraj Shares Emotional Mother's Day Tribute
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared an emotional message on Mother's Day, expressing gratitude for the unconditional love and support he has received from the women in his life.
1 min
KIYG: Aisengfa Breaks Youth National Record, Clinches 55kg Weightlifting Gold
Assam's Aisengfa Gogoi clinched the 55kg weightlifting gold with an overall lift of 183kg in the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Sunday.
2 mins
'No decision has been taken yet': Rajeev Shukla on resuming IPL
Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), said no final decision has been made yet regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 restart.
1 min
Premier League: Newcastle Utd move to 3rd place with 2-0 win over Chelsea
Newcastle United's Champions League ambitions were given a huge boost with a vital 2-0 victory over Chelsea.
2 mins
Deepika, Parth Bag Bronze as India Finish With 7 Medals at Archery World Cup Stage 2
Seasoned archer Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe bagged bronze medals as India finished their campaign with seven medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 on Sunday.
1 min
India Clinch ODI Tri-Series
Beat Sri Lanka by 97-run at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday
2 mins
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