The Statesman Delhi - May 18, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - May 18, 2025
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In this issue
May 18, 2025
YouTuber Among 6 Arrested in Widening Espionage Probe in Haryana
In a major crackdown on an espionage network, Haryana Police on Saturday announced the arrest of six individuals, including travel vlogger Jyoti Rani (photo) from Hisar and a student from Kaithal, among others from different parts of the state.
2 mins
Rahul accuses Jaishankar of passing info to Pak ahead of airstrikes, govt refutes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of committing a \"crime\" by informing Pakistan before launching an airstrike.
1 min
Health Minister Inaugurates Delhi's First Brain Health Clinic
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh inaugurated the capital's first Brain Health Clinic on Saturday, calling it a major step towards improving neurological care in the city.
1 min
Delhi scales up support for food micro-enterprises & startups under PM's flagship scheme, says Sirsa
In a landmark step for the development of micro-entrepreneurs and startups in Delhi, Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced the expansion of incubation infrastructure under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
1 min
Relentless dust storms & rain lash Delhi-NCR for third day, causing widespread damage
For the third consecutive day, Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida and Ghaziabad, were battered by intense dust storms, rain, and strong winds, leading to extensive damage and widespread disruption.
1 min
Delhi village to host world-class cow shelter and Om-shaped school, says Minister Verma
48 Delhi villages to be urbanised, says PWD minister Parvesh Verma
3 mins
AAP Accuses BJP of Poaching Amid Councillors' Resignations
In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, 15 councilors on Saturday resigned from the party and announced the formation of a separate faction.
2 mins
Rekha inspects Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, sets Aug 1 deadline for completion of new building
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday stated that improving the condition of Delhi's hospitals is one of the government's top priorities, with the aim of ensuring timely, accessible, and quality healthcare for every citizen.
2 mins
AAP's internal crisis due to non-performance & corruption: Sachdeva
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday said that the exodus of Aam Aadmi Party councillors and MLAs is the result of the party's decade-long record of non-development, corruption, and misgovernance, not any action by the BJP.
1 min
Vistadome train service now operational in the forests of Uttar Pradesh
In a significant step to promote eco-tourism and attract nature enthusiasts, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Indian Railways, has launched a first-of-its-kind Vistadome coach service connecting the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary to the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
2 mins
NRLM Is A Silent Revolution In Assam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday, lauded the efforts of rural women entrepreneurs in Assam and said the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is a silent revolution in the state.
1 min
Yogi calls for setting up of AYUSH colleges in every division of UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed that integrated AYUSH colleges be established in every division of the state, with all AYUSH systems - Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy - available in a single campus.
1 min
India to showcase power sector achievements at BRICS meet in Brazil next week
India will highlight its achievements in the power and energy sector at the upcoming BRICS 'Energy Ministers' Meeting' in Brazil on May 19, at which Union Power and Housing Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal will lead the Indian delegation.
1 min
VP Draws Parallels Between Operation Sindoor, Laden's Killing
Dhankhar Emphasised That India's Response Reflects Its Ancient Ethos Of Peace And Justice, Not Revenge.
2 mins
Assam CM flags Gaurav Gogoi's nomination to anti-terror delegation, cites 'Pakistan links' and national security concerns
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has openly opposed the Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's inclusion in an all-party delegation tasked with presenting India's stance on cross-border terrorism to key international partners, citing \"national security\" concerns and allegations linking the MP and his spouse to Pakistan.
1 min
Three Bangladeshi women held in Delhi after Facebook romance leads to illegal entry
In a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, the Delhi Police apprehended three Bangladeshi women residing unlawfully in the Mahendra Park area of northwest Delhi, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh gears up for a good mango harvest
India is the world's largest producer of mangoes, accounting for nearly 60 percent of global production - and Uttar Pradesh plays a leading role, contributing nearly one-third to the country's total output.
1 min
Liquor 'scam': ED questions TASMAC MD for second consecutive day
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) Managing Director S. Visakan at its Nungambakkam office, a day after conducting extensive searches at his residence and other premises in connection with the alleged liquor scam.
1 min
Jawan Posted on Indo-Pak Border Urges to Save His Plot from Landgrabbers
An Indian Army jawan posted on the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir has released a video on social media accusing the family of a village revenue officer (VRO) of grabbing his ancestral land in Telangana's Siddipet district.
1 min
A Pradeep Kumar appointed private secretary to Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appointed former Kozhikode North MLA A Pradeep Kumar as his new private secretary.
1 min
Hyderabadi man arrested for removing Israeli flag
Hyderabad Police have arrested a youth for pulling down the Israeli flag displayed by the Telangana government in the heart of the city at Tank Bund, as part of the Miss World pageant celebrations.
1 min
AIADMK to Hold Key Election Strategy Meet on 29-30 May
In a significant step towards preparing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will convene a two-day meeting of its district secretaries and key organisational leaders later this month.
1 min
₹2 crore bribe to avoid ED case: VACB names ED Kochi unit official as key accused in remand report
The corruption case registered by the Ernakulam unit of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in which three persons were arrested for allegedly attempting to swindle Rs 2 crore from a Kollam-based businessman by falsely claiming they could help him drop an ED investigation against him, has taken a new turn after it emerged that the VACB has arraigned an officer of the ED Kochi unit as the key accused.
1 min
National Scheduled Caste Commission to Submit Report on Vadakattu Caste Violence in Two Days
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) will submit a detailed report to the Union government within the next two days on the caste-based violence that erupted in Vadakadu village in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district earlier this month.
1 min
Tax officers have played important role in success of guarantee schemes: K'taka CM
This year, the tax collection target has been raised to ₹1,20,000 crore
2 mins
Protests erupt over killing of two men in MP's Seoni district
Protests erupted in a village in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday over the murder of two youths late on Friday night.
1 min
Row over new liquor policy: BJP slams, Congress defends
A fresh round of allegations and counter-allegations has erupted over Jharkhand's new liquor policy.
1 min
Mumbai airport and iconic Taj Hotel receive bomb threats; Afzal Guru mentioned in email
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, a key site of the 26/11 terror attacks, received fresh bomb threats on Saturday, sparking heightened security measures across the city.
1 min
Diplomatic outreach: Govt names MPs in all-party delegation
The government on Saturday formally announced its decision to dispatch multiple delegations of Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to major world capitals for a diplomatic outreach to expose Pakistan's hand in the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
2 mins
Operation Sindoor Justified, But India's Purpose Is Far Greater, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that India's recent Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling terror bases across the border, was justified.
2 mins
Congress Stages Protests Across MP Against BJP Leaders' Remarks on Col Sofia Qureshi
Congress on Saturday staged demonstrations across Madhya Pradesh to protest controversial statements by State Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and the Indian Army.
1 min
Honoured to be part of India's anti-terror global outreach, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Senior BJP leader and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said he was honoured to lead an Indian delegation abroad as part of the government's diplomatic offensive following the Pahalgam terror attack, adding that India stands united in its resolve to combat terrorism and expects the international community to do the same.
1 min
Russian drone strike in north-eastern Ukraine kills nine people, officials say
A Russian drone hit a bus evacuating civilians from a front-line area in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region Saturday and killed nine people, Ukrainian officials said, hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.
1 min
Israel Launches a New Military Operation in Gaza to Pressure Hamas to Release Hostages
Israel said Saturday that it has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, following days of strikes across the Palestinian territory that killed hundreds of people.
2 mins
Trump says he is 'not frustrated' with Netanyahu over war in Gaza
US President Donald Trump has said that he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the war against Hamas in Gaza persists.
1 min
Man who blinded Rushdie in one eye sentenced to 25 years
The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie, blinding him in one eye, was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison, the local prosecutor said.
1 min
Big deals and big spending: Trump's Mideast tour reviewed
Opulence, business deals and a $400M plane were among the things that characterised President Trump's four-day swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE
4 mins
Indian Startups Raise $194 Million This Week
Indian startups collectively raised around $194.22 million this week across 28 deals.
1 min
Global economic data & easing India-Pak tensions to drive market mood next week
For the Indian stock market, the upcoming week, from May 19 to 23, is expected to be driven by key global economic data releases and the continued positive impact of easing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.
1 min
Inflation Window
India's wholesale inflation easing to a 13-month low of 0.85 per cent in April marks more than just a statistical footnote – it signals a potential pivot point for economic policy and business sentiment.
2 mins
Looking For Positive Trends
These days, it has become common to express opinions bluntly, often using outdoor voices and ignoring opposing views.
2 mins
Fractured Patriotism
In a week dominated by tales of valour, Operation Sindoor should have been a moment of solemn national unity.
2 mins
Beyond GDP: India's tryst with reforms
In a compelling conversation, noted economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the key architects of India's 1991 economic reforms, has shared his insights on India's policy transformations, ongoing economic challenges, and the road ahead.
3 mins
Fiction that strikes the bone
Nila Roy, a Class 10 student, was making her way to the hospital with her elder brother in the Bank Colony area of Savar on an ordinary September day back in 2020. All of a sudden, she was attacked and brutally stabbed to death by a young boy named Mizanur Rahman.
3 mins
Judicial reformer and defender of rights: Justice BR Gavai
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai assumed office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. He succeeded Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna, who demitted office upon superannuation on 13 May this year. Sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu, Justice Gavai is the first practising Buddhist and the second Dalit after KG Balakrishnan to head the Indian Judiciary. Justice Gavai will serve a tenure of six months as CJI before retiring on 23 November 2025. ANWESHA SANTRA
2 mins
How We Became Partners in Crime!
In a Facebook Post titled \"The Lit Fest Crisis!\" journalist and writer Nona Wali-appointed out that lit fests are becoming places where politicians and influencers are panellists, who have very little to contribute to a literary or intellectual discussion.
5 mins
Kahlo-inspired Kalighat patachitra
Frida Kahlo's art embodied inclusivity through its celebration of diversity, both cultural and personal.
1 min
The art of togetherness
Marriage means choosing to love someone every day. It is rarely the union of two souls but the coalescing of their dreams, time, and existence.
2 mins
Bitter, Sweet Hanoi
When I first arrived in Hanoi on a much-needed post-pandemic vacation exactly three years ago, the humid air carried a mix of motorbike exhaust, sizzling street food, and something rich and enticing: coffee.
3 mins
Doha Diamond League: Parul sets new national record in 3000m steeplechase
While javelin star Neeraj Chopra stole the limelight with his magical throw, another athlete posted a landmark performance to remind the fans that the other members of the Indian contingent at the prestigious Doha Diamond League 2025 are no pushovers either.
1 min
It's just the beginning: Javelin star Neeraj Chopra on prospects of bettering 90.23m mark
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, who finally breached the 90m barrier to enter the elite club, said it was just the \"beginning\" after he came up with a 90.23m effort to finish second at the Doha Diamond League and set a new national record while making an early statement for the season.
3 mins
Punjab Kings Look To Boost Their Playoffs Chances Against Off-Colour Rajasthan
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be aiming to cement their place in the top four when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday.
2 mins
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Language: English
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