The Statesman Delhi - May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
Southwest Monsoon Onset In South Bay Of Bengal, Nicobar Islands: IMD
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday noted the advancement of southwest monsoon into some parts of south Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and parts of the North Andaman Sea.
1 min
Chief Justice designate BR Gavai's inspiring journey
With the retirement of Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is all set to take over as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, May 14.
1 min
CJI Sanjiv Khanna says no to post-retirement govt assignments
Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who demitted office on Tuesday, made it clear that he would not accept any post-retirement position offered by the government—a statement underscoring the institutional integrity he has come to be known for.
1 min
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Holds Security Review Post Ceasefire Talks
A day after the Director Generals of Military Operation of India and Pakistan had a talk about the ceasefire following the launch of Operation Sindoor against terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Tri services chiefs to review the ongoing security situation, here today.
1 min
IWT will remain on hold until Pak stops support to cross-border terrorism
India on Tuesday asserted that there is no change in its position to keep the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.
1 min
ECI Resolves Similar EPIC Numbers Issue; Error Rectified
To sanitize and update electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India has resolved a nearly 20-year-old legacy issue of similar Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) numbers erroneously issued to genuine electors due to similar series used by different EROs in such cases since 2005, sources said.
1 min
Terror & nuclear blackmail will be met with force: PM
PM's visit was 'highly confidential' & district civil & police administration were not informed
3 mins
Rain brings respite from heat to Delhiites
Delhi on Tuesday recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, however, in the evening; moderate rain provided the residents from the heat and reduced the mercury, the weather department said.
1 min
CBSE results: CM Rekha & education minister Sood congratulate students on clearing exam
In the board results announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi West registered a pass percentage of 95.24 percent while Delhi East stood at 95.07 percent.
1 min
Absconding gang rape accused held after 3 years on the run
The Delhi Police apprehended an accused in a gang rape case of October 2021, the police said on Tuesday.
1 min
CA Among 2 Arrested by EOW for Cheating MeitY of Over ₹3 Crore
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has arrested two fraudsters, including a Chartered Accountant (CA), in connection with a fraud committed by them in the name of the SAMRIDH scheme of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) involving a sum of Rs 3 crore, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Delhi Cong accuses BJP govt of ₹8.4L expenditure on Holi Milan, cites RTI
Citing a Right to Information (RTI) query, the Delhi unit of the Congress on Tuesday alleged that the BJP-led government in the national capital spent over Rs 8 lakh on Holi Milan celebrations.
1 min
28 kg of narcotics seized in city, 2 held
In a major drug bust, a team of Delhi Police's North West District Narcotics Squad has seized 27.754 kg of narcotic substance (ganja), following the arrest of two accused allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking, the police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Traffic cops nab armed snatchers in brave act
In a courageous act, Sub-Inspector Sanjeev and Constable Rahul Nain, both unarmed, chased down two armed snatchers who had snatched a chain in East Delhi's Shahdara area and were attempting to flee while about to open fire on the officers.
1 min
Speaker seeks Union Tourism Ministry's support to transform Delhi assembly into heritage hub
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has written to Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, seeking collaboration and support for a landmark initiative aimed at transforming the historic Vidhan Sabha complex into a vibrant heritage and cultural hub.
1 min
India will not remain silent on terror: CM on Op Sindoor
Many senior BJP leaders, along with people coming from different walks of life, participated in the Tiranga Yatra (Tricolour March) organized on Kartavya Path to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor and India's strong military response against terrorism.
2 mins
Bihar: BSF jawan wounded in Pak shelling at J&K border dies
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who was wounded in Pakistan shelling at the Jammu and Kashmir border, succumbed and his mortal remains are likely to reach his native village, Badharia on Tuesday.
1 min
Haryana Govt Launches Major Overhaul of Civil Defence System to Boost Disaster Preparedness
The Haryana government has announced to comprehensively strengthen the state's civil defence set-up to ensure all preparedness to handle any emergency, be it natural or man-made, with swiftness.
1 min
Himachal Govt to Consider Hike in Wool MSP: CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that the state government was contemplating to enhance the minimum support price (MSP) for wool and a decision would be taken after consulting all the stakeholders.
1 min
Developed villages, happy farmers vital to make India a developed nation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday observed that empowering the concept of developed villages and happy farmers should be a priority for all concerned to achieve the vision of a developed India.
1 min
Ayurveda Day to be celebrated on 23 September every year
In a landmark decision to enhance global visibility and consistency in observance, the Government has officially designated 23 September as the date for celebrating Ayurveda Day each year.
1 min
Omar, Mehbooba welcome ceasefire, slam detractors
Contrary to the Congress questioning the timing of ceasefire with Pakistan, its allies in Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (National Conference) and Mehbooba Mufti (PDP) have welcomed the ceasefire, terming the development necessary for the people living on the borders in Jammu and Kashmir.
2 mins
Haryana Entrepreneurs Embark on Global Expansion
A delegation of agricultural machinery manufacturers, progressive farmers and entrepreneurs from the food processing sector in Haryana called on Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his residence 'Sant Kabir Kutir' here.
1 min
MP CM to meet investors in Bengaluru
To propel industrial investment in Madhya Pradesh to new heights, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will participate in the 'Invest in MP' session at Bengaluru on 14 May.
1 min
CM Visits Cross-Border Shelling-Hit Tangdhar
Omar assesses the on-ground situation and interacts with the affected families
2 mins
Virat Kohli, Anushka visit Sant Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan
Cricketer Virat Kohli and his actor wife Anushka Sharma visited the ashram of Sant Premanand Maharaj at Sri Radhe Hit Keli Kunj here on Tuesday.
1 min
Cong ignored chicken's neck, left northeast vulnerable: CM Sarma
The Siliguri Corridor is often described as India's Achilles heel in terms of national security
1 min
Northeast's First Tiranga Yatra Held in Walong Bordering China to Honour Operation Sindoor
In a display of patriotism, Arunachal Pradesh has hosted Northeast India's first Tiranga Yatra in the border town of Walong to celebrate the success of the Indian Armed Forces in Operation Sindoor.
1 min
MP minister makes derogatory comments on Indo-Pak conflict
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah made derogatory comments regarding the India-Pakistan conflict following Operation Sindoor, and dragged the name of PM Narendra Modi and also hinted at Colonel Sofiya Quereshi without naming her.
1 min
MP Govt's Nod to ₹47.11-Crore Plan for Management of Wild Elephants
The Madhya Pradesh government has granted in-principle approval to a plan worth Rs 47.11 crore to improve the management of wild elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict in the state.
1 min
Ban on 4 PM YouTube channel lifted, Supreme Court told
The Supreme Court was apprised on Tuesday that the Union government has withdrawn its directive to block the YouTube channel 4PM News Network.
1 min
Centre and Chhattisgarh Join Hands to Drive Rural Prosperity and Agricultural Growth
In a major policy push to accelerate agricultural reforms and rural development in Chhattisgarh, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai held a high-level joint review meeting at the Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat in Raipur.
1 min
Will govt set up inquiry panel in line with Kargil Review Committee to probe Pahalgam attack?
The Congress on Tuesday came out strongly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he had \"deeply disappointed the nation\" as he did not clarify the truth behind the US President's claim that it was the US that brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
3 mins
Jairam Ramesh Leads Congress Attempt to Take a Pie of BrahMos Glory Cake
Looking to share the honours for the stellar performance of BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor, the Congress on Tuesday sought to emphasise the role played by the party in the development of the formidable weapon as part of the four-decade-old missile programme.
1 min
Attack at the core: CCL breach sounds alarm over national cybersecurity gaps
In a major cybersecurity breach, the official website of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) — a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a strategic branch of India's coal production network —was hacked early Tuesday morning.
1 min
The 1970s
Besides historical, political and social perspectives of the landmark events of the 70s, the book dwells upon important breakthroughs of science and technology, women's journey towards equality, critical perspectives in the happenings of the cultural world, performative arts and sports. In all, twenty-seven essays in the book covered such different aspects of life which had a remarkable turn in the 70s to shape the subsequent decades
5 mins
The path to sustainability for sea and island tourism
With its long coastline, vast sea areas, and numerous islands, Viet Nam holds tremendous potential to develop marine and island tourism – not only as a pillar of the tourism industry but also as a driver for other economic sectors to create jobs, contribute to poverty reduction, and preserve cultural heritage in many coastal areas across the country.
2 mins
Assertive Clarity
In a turbulent week of military standoff and international conjecture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation has done more than just clarify India's position – it has recalibrated the narrative.
2 mins
Tariff Truce
The recent agreement between the United States and China to suspend a majority of their aggressive tariff measures signals a rare moment of economic pragmatism amid escalating hostility.
2 mins
Space Shrinks for Bangladesh's Women
Few days ago, Islamic political parties, led by the conservative Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), rallied in Dhaka's sprawling Suhrawardy Udyan to address 20,000 supporters who were demanding the winding up of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission set up by the interim regime and the appointment of a new Commission comprising Islamic scholars as well as representatives from \"devout segments of the female population\".
4 mins
Feuding Nizam's family: Why were we excluded?
The succession feud between members of the Hyderabad Royal family has even touched the Miss World pageant as those descendants opposed to Azmet Jah, the son of the last titular Nizam complained to chief minister A Revanth Reddy that they were excluded from the welcome dinner with the contestants at Chowmahalla Palace today, organised by the Telangana Tourism department.
1 min
AP high in buying gold, low in revenue growth: Naidu
Despite topping the list of states in purchasing gold, Andhra Pradesh has not registered any significant growth when it came to tax revenues, said chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today.
2 mins
Amit Shah reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed Puducherry, saying the Union Territory is doing a good job in order to implement the three new criminal laws that were brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1 min
K'taka Cong leaders question PM on ceasefire, Pahalgam
Convene Parliament session, tell the truth, and let the nation know what really happened: Priyank
1 min
Pollachi sex scandal: TN mahila court holds 9 men guilty, awards life imprisonment
Pronouncing all the nine men guilty in the horrific 2019 Pollachi rape and extortion racket which rattled the entire state, the Coimbatore Mahila court on Tuesday sentenced the convicts to life imprisonment till their death.
1 min
Cannes set to open with a three-film salute to Ukraine and De Niro getting an honorary Palme d'or
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is opening Tuesday with expectations running high for what could be a banner edition.
1 min
Turkey Ready to Support Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks at Every Step: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating Turkey's commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement by Erdogan's office.
1 min
USA Announces New Sanctions on Iran Following 4th Round of Nuclear Talks
The USA has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity with ties to Tehran's Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research, which is known by its Persian acronym, SPND.
1 min
Hamas Releases Israeli-American Hostage in Goodwill Gesture Toward Trump Administration
Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.
1 min
Pak FM: Ceasefire at risk if India keeps IWT suspension
'If the water is stopped, it will be treated as an act of war,' said Pak Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar
2 mins
Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Trump as His 4-Day Middle East Tour Begins
U.S. President Donald Trump opened his four-day Middle East trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more.
1 min
De-escalation along Indo-Pak borders, fresh tariff talks between China & USA spark optimism of smoothing global trade tensions
It does not require any rocket science to understand that the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan are likely to dominate investor sentiment in the coming week, creating a cautious undertone in Indian equity markets.
2 mins
SECI Chief Terminated After Allowing Anil Ambani's Reliance Power to Bid With Fake Documents
The Central government's abrupt termination of RP Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), stems from serious irregularities involving Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
2 mins
India's retaliatory import duty on US products might cast shadow over negotiations: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that India's proposal to impose retaliatory import duty on certain US products in response to tariffs on steel and aluminium could cast a shadow over ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries.
1 min
India's major ports achieve historic milestones
India's major ports registered an impressive annual growth rate of 4.3 per cent in cargo handling, increasing from 819 million tonnes in 2023-24 to 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25.
2 mins
Retail inflation eases to 3.16 pc in April, lowest after July, 2019
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation on year-on-year basis in April 2025 stands at 3.16 per cent (Provisional).
1 min
Tata Motors' Q4 FY25 net profit down by 51 pc at ₹8,556 crore
Tata Motors has officially announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 8,556 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, marking a sharp 51.2 per cent decline from Rs 17,528 crore in the same quarter last year.
1 min
Stock Market Witnesses Profit Booking a Day After Record Rally
At close, the Sensex was down 1,281.68 points or 1.55 per cent at 81,148.22
2 mins
City doctors discuss how a new study on cancer can change therapy
One of the common consequences of advanced cancer is the apathy that patients encounter, including the loss of appetite and lack of motivation.
2 mins
Fight asthma with facts
\"No doctor, please don't recommend an inhaler. Is there something else we can use instead?\"
2 mins
Thalassemia is a silent genetic disorder that can be prevented through awareness and screening
World Thalassemia Day was observed on 8 May. India records between 10,000 and 15,000 new cases of Thalassemia Major every year, with national carrier rates estimated at 3 to 4 per cent, and as high as 10 per cent in certain parts of West Bengal, according to health department data. As the country shoulders a significant share of the global thalassemia burden, health experts have called for urgent, widespread screening, increased public awareness and stronger preventive measures.
2 mins
Mike Hesson to take over as Pakistan's white-ball coach
Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was on Tuesday unveiled as Pakistan's new men's white-ball head coach, succeeding Aqib Javed, who served as the interim head coach following Gary Kirsten's departure in October 2024.
2 mins
Australia, SA name full-strength squads for WTC final
Skipper Pat Cummins, experienced quick Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Cameron Green are among the inclusions as defending champions Australia announced a full-strength squad for the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's, starting 11 June.
2 mins
The No. 4 question: India look for options to fill middle-order void ahead of England tour
Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket leaves India with a vacuum in the middle order, especially the No. 4 slot in the batting order.
3 mins
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