The Statesman Delhi - May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025
Pak's Foreign Minister Embarrassed After Quoting Fake Report on PAF Supremacy
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed himself in thick soup after he claimed about Pakistan's Air Force being called the \"Undisputed King of the Skies\".
1 min
Over 120 leading traders in Delhi announce boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan
In a decisive move, more than 120 leading traders of Delhi, on Friday, announced a boycott of all types of commercial engagement with Turkey and Azerbaijan at the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
1 min
Rajnath urges IMF to reconsider its $1bn aid to Pakistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Operation Sindoor was not yet over, issuing an open warning to Pakistan to mend its ways when it comes to harbouring terrorism.
1 min
Omar & Mehbooba spar over resumption of Tulbul project
While the tension on the borders was gradually de-escalating, a fierce war of words broke out between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Friday on the issue of revival of the long stalled Tulbul Navigation Project in North Kashmir after the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) by India following the massacre of 26 tourists in the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
CAQM invokes GRAP-I in Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stage I restrictions in Delhi-NCR after the city recorded a poor Air Quality Index (AQI).
1 min
IIMC Introduces Doctoral Programme
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is starting a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mass Communication and Journalism program from the upcoming academic session.
1 min
Delhi govt planning to sack Mohalla clinic staff, says AAP
AAP on Friday claimed that the BJP led Delhi government is planning to sack mohalla clinic employees referring to a minutes of meeting dated May 7.
1 min
Delhi govt to set up e-waste eco park for sustainable industrial development
The Delhi government will establish the city's first e-waste eco park on 21 acres in Holambi Kalan, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday, giving a major push towards sustainable industrial development.
1 min
Will Make Delhi Fire Services Most Advanced: CM
As part of the ongoing efforts to upgrade the city's firefighting infrastructure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inspected the latest indigenously developed fire-fighting robots, vehicles, and state-of-the-art equipment intended to bolster the capabilities of Delhi Fire Services (DFS).
1 min
Uttarakhand Man Hangs Self
Tired of his mental illness, a 46-year-old man from Uttarakhand ended his life by hanging himself from a tree in Tikona Park, South West Delhi on Friday, police said.
1 min
Gupta inspects registration camp for Ayushman Vay Vandana card
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday inspected a registration camp of 'Ayushman Vay Vandana' cards at Sector-9 in his constituency, Rohini.
1 min
Dwarka school defies DoE directives, turns away 32 expelled students, claim parents
The parents of the 32 expelled students claimed on Friday that the school authorities once again deployed bouncers to deny them entry into the school premises despite directives from the Directorate of Education (DoE) for their reinstatement.
1 min
CM Assures Rejuvenation of Azadpur Mandi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Azadpur Mandi, Asia's largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, on Friday to review the on-ground situation.
2 mins
HP to launch natural farming pilot project on 53 acres of govt land
In a significant and progressive step towards sustainable agriculture, the Haryana government has decided to utilize agricultural land owned by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department for promoting natural farming across the state.
1 min
U'khand govt to open more cow shelters for 16,000 stray cattle
The Uttarakhand government has decided to create new cow shelters for its more than 16,000 stray and homeless cattle with no owners.
1 min
Delhi CM Orders Completion of Desilting Work by May 31
In the wake of the upcoming monsoon season and assessing the city's preparedness for the same, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday chaired an important review meeting on Friday at the secretariat with officials of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department to discuss issues such as waterlogging and public infrastructure maintenance.
1 min
HP Govt Promoting Adventure Tourism in a Big Way, Says CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was actively promoting adventure sports and making every possible effort in this direction.
1 min
Jai Ram Thakur Calls For Boycott Of Turkish Products And Tourism
With the voices for a ban on Turkish products on the rise in Himachal Pradesh, former chief minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur also supported the same.
1 min
SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav hits back at UP CM over his reported statement on Vyomika Singh
Samajwadi Party Secretary General Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his reported statement on revealing the caste of IAF officer Vyomika Singh.
1 min
Mayawati slams Ram Gopal Yadav over caste-related comment on wing commander Vyomika Singh
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati criticised Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav over his caste-related remarks on Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, saying it was \"unfair\" to divide the armed forces on the basis of religion and caste.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh set to become a leader with 152 GI-tagged products
In its mission to transform Uttar Pradesh into an 'Uttam Pradesh', the Yogi Adityanath government is set to significantly expand the number of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh witnesses significant decline in maternal mortality rate
Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a substantial improvement in maternal and child health outcomes.
1 min
India Outlines 5-Point Plan to Protect Fragile Mountain Ecosystems
Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav on Friday underlined India's unwavering commitment to global climate action and the need for collaborative efforts to safeguard the Himalayas and other mountain ecosystems.
1 min
Sonowal Leads Tiranga Yatra in Dibrugarh to Honour Forces
The rally saw participation from a diverse cross-section of society, including students, local leaders & more
1 min
UP govt will launch new health policy to develop world-class health infrastructure across state
In a significant move aimed at transforming Uttar Pradesh's healthcare landscape, the Yogi government is preparing to introduce a new health policy designed to develop world-class health infrastructure in UP.
1 min
Tribal man killed in second tiger attack within a fortnight in MP
In a tragic incident, another fatal tiger attack has been reported in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district within a span of a fortnight.
1 min
Blackbuck hunting case: Raj govt seeks 'leave to appeal' to challenge acquittal of Salman's co-actors
The Rajasthan Government on Friday filed \"leave-to-appeal\" petition before the High Court to challenge the trial court's order of acquittal of Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabbu, Neelam and Sonali Bendre in the infamous 1998 black buck poaching case of Kakani village of the district.
1 min
UK court rejects Nirav Modi's fresh bail plea
A fresh bail petition filed by fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi against his extradition was rejected by the High Court of Justice, King's Bench Division, London on Thursday.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi's Meeting Dalit Students Will Change Bihar Politics Forever: Cong
Bihar Congress leaders said that the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a historic fight for the Dalit community from Darbhanga.
1 min
Centre's move to send delegates to world capitals to expose Pak hailed
It will strengthen India's position globally and enhance our leadership in diplomacy: Gourav Vallabh
1 min
Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for flyovers worth ₹379 cr in Ahmedabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone on Sunday for two major flyover projects in Ahmedabad's western region, marking a significant step in the city's urban infrastructure development.
1 min
The Daily Star
\"Financial inclusion\" has been a buzzword in Bangladesh for many years.
2 mins
Trust for science
Under threat now is the social contract between science and society. Scientists as a community must sit up and act. Science and scientists are lauded during war times — for example, most recently for drones and AI. However, we are concurrently also witnessing events that disrupt the pursuit of science. This is a cause of alarm. Without allowing unfettered pursuit and promotion of science, society will suffer, although the suffering may not be palpable in the short term
4 mins
Welfare must be inclusive
With breathtaking beauty above and vast coal reserves below, Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district plays a pivotal role in meeting India's energy demands.
6 mins
India-UK FTA will be a game-changer
After more than three years and 14 rounds of negotiations, the United Kingdom and India have finally announced a free trade agreement (FTA). UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will formally sign the deal on a visit to India later this year.
3 mins
6 Crew Members Rescued From Sinking Cargo Ship by Indian Coast Guard
Six crew members of sinking cargo vessel MSV Salamath were rescued successfully by the Indian coast guard (ICG) recently.
1 min
Case filed against Kerala CPM leader G Sudhakaran over his postal ballot-tampering remarks
Senior CPI-M leader and former state PWD minister G Sudhakaran is in legal trouble after his revelation about tampering of postal ballots in favour of CPI-M's Alappuzha candidate in the 1989 Lok Sabha polls.
1 min
Azim Premji Foundation Starts Scholarship for Girl Students Pursuing Higher Education
Here's some good news for girl students going to college across India — Azim Premji Foundation on Thursday announced a cash scholarship of Rs 30,000 per annum for higher studies to girls from poor backgrounds studying in government schools.
1 min
ED Conducts Fresh Raids in Tamil Nadu Over ₹1,000 Crore Tasmac Liquor Scam
Tightening the screws on the DMK government in the alleged Rs 1000 crore liquor scam in Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) questioned the managing director of TASMAC, the state's monopoly IMFL retailer, besides carrying out fresh raids at 12 locations on Friday (16 May 2025).
1 min
PM Modi to visit Nal air base on 22 May to honour armed forces for 'Operation Sindoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to the Nal air base of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 22 May to greet the soldiers for their grand success in \"Operation Sindoor\".
1 min
Other ministers take money to clear files: Telangana minister
Known for her penchant to shoot off her mouth, the forest minister later retracted her statement
2 mins
Centre assures fleet of electric buses to Karnataka to strengthen its mobility
Karnataka has urged the centre to grant the state electric buses under the centrally sponsored PM E-Drive scheme.
1 min
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 93 People in Gaza as Trump Wraps Up His Middle East Visit
At least 93 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.
1 min
Over 295 Million People Across 53 Countries Faced Acute Hunger in 2024: UN
Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2024, pushing more than 295 million people across 53 countries to the brink, according to a joint report by UN agencies released on Friday.
1 min
South Korea requests exemption from all US tariffs
South Korea has again asked the United States to exempt the country from all tariffs, Seoul's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Friday, after meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of a trade ministers' meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies.
1 min
Iran Not to Dismantle Uranium Enrichment Facilities
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed that none of the country's uranium enrichment facilities would be dismantled, media reported.
1 min
Russia, Ukraine Hold Their First Direct Peace Talks in Three Years
The two sides are still far apart in their conditions for ending the war and breaking the deadlock
2 mins
After Putin's no-show at Turkey talks, US Prez says he'll meet Russian leader soon
President Donald Trump said Friday he's moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can, after Putin opted to skip peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.
1 min
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalties on Yes Bank, Deutsche Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 29,60,000 on Yes Bank Limited for non-compliance with certain directions issued by the apex court on 'Financial Statements Presentation and Disclosures'.
1 min
India's GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 percent: Report
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8-7 per cent in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, driven by the agriculture sector, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Friday.
1 min
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd Axes Ties With Turkish Firm Celebi And Chinese DragonPass
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has terminated its association with Turkish airport ground handling company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd as well as Chinese company DragonPass, it has been officially announced.
2 mins
PSPCL Flags Off 15 Sky Lift Vehicles to Boost Power Services Ahead of Summer Season
In a significant move to enhance electricity services for the people of Punjab, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) flagged off 15 Sky Lift vehicles on Friday.
1 min
Market Ends With Mild Losses Amid Mixed Global Cues
For the overall week, BSE Sensex jumped 3.6 percent and Nifty50 added 4.2 percent
1 min
UN revises India's economic growth downwards for 2025 to 6.3 per cent
The United Nations has revised India's economic growth downwards for 2025 to 6.3 per cent, and said that despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies.
1 min
India's Unemployment Rate Stood at 5.1% in April, Says First Survey on Jobs
The maiden monthly labour force survey released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday said India's unemployment rate stood at 5.1 per cent in April.
1 min
FC Barcelona Clinch Their 28th La Liga Title With Win Over Espanyol
Catalan giants complete domestic treble having won Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey earlier this season
3 mins
Italian Open: 'Near perfect' Jannik Sinner routs Casper Ruud to enter semis
Maybe it was the pope's blessing. Or maybe Jannik Sinner just likes playing against Casper Ruud.
1 min
Indian Boxer Faizan Anwar to Fight for WBA Asia Middle East Title
Professional boxing, The Super Fighter Series, makes a thrilling return to India this Sunday at the iconic Sunburn Union, Bengaluru, featuring the WBA Asia Middle East title fight in the super lightweight division between Indian star Faizan Anwar and Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey.
1 min
Messi's Argentina to miss game in Kerala next year
Kerala football buffs will now have to wait to see their favourite player Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentine football team play on Kerala soil.
1 min
Johnson cautions overseas players against rejoining IPL over safety issues
Former Australia speedster Mitchell Johnson has cautioned overseas players against travelling to India for the last phase of the Indian Premier League, that resumes on Saturday after a week's break, due to security concerns.
2 mins
Rohit, Virat, Ashwin fade into retirement after Australia debacle as India stare at new WTC cycle
India's prized Test assets, who carried the country's hopes of carrying its winning momentum in the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have now faded into retirement as the new World Test Championship cycle is on the cusp of commencement.
3 mins
The mind has told his body that it's time to go: Shastri on Kohli's Test retirement
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has opened up about a conversation he had with Virat Kohli just a week before the star batter's unexpected retirement from Test cricket.
3 mins
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