The Statesman Delhi - May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
Operation Sindoor Is A Turning Point For India, Says Defence Ministry
The Narendra Modi government on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor has marked a \"turning point in India's defence doctrine\".
1 min
CJI B.R. Gavai Schools Maharashtra Officials on Protocol as They Skip Event
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, during his first public visit to Maharashtra since assuming the country's top judicial post, voiced his disappointment over the absence of senior state officials, including the Chief Secretary, at a felicitation event held in his honour on Sunday.
1 min
BJP Govt To Establish PACS In Every Panchayat By 2029, Says Amit Shah
Announcing that the union government plans to establish Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in every panchayat by 2029, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today said India's cooperative sector cannot be strengthened unless the benefits of the changes in this sector reach the grassroots level.
2 mins
No talks between India-Pak DGMOs on Sunday; no expiry date for ceasefire
The Indian Army has clarified that there are no talks scheduled between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on Sunday, and said the reports suggesting ceasefire agreed upon between the two countries is ending today, are not true.
1 min
IMF Slaps 11 More Conditions on Pak, Flags Tensions With India as Big Risk
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slapped 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the $7 billion lifeline that it has extended and also flagged the rising tensions with India as a huge risk for the cash-strapped country.
1 min
Death toll in Hyderabad fire tragedy rises to 17
PM Modi announces ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of those killed
2 mins
ISRO's EOS-09 Launch Fails Due To Third-Stage Anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a setback on Sunday as its 101st mission, PSLV-C61 carrying the EOS-09 satellite, encountered a technical malfunction in the launch vehicle.
1 min
Fire breaks out in West Delhi hotel, no one injured
A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at a hotel in the Paschim Vihar area of West Delhi, although no injuries were reported in the incident, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said.
1 min
Will uphold trust of Delhiites: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the way residents of the city have ended the 27-year drought of the BJP rule, her government would work to uphold the trust of the people.
1 min
761 Vehicles Challaned, 10 Towed Away During Anti-Encroachment Drive on Aurobindo Marg
In an anti-encroachment drive on Sunday, the Traffic Police issued challans to a total of 761 vehicles and towed away 10 vehicles on Aurobindo Marg in South Delhi.
1 min
GRAP-I restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday revoked the Graded Response Action Plan-Stage I (GRAP-I) in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect after air quality improved in the city.
1 min
Minister Ashish Sood Distributes Ayushman Cards in Janakpuri
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday distributed Ayushman cards to senior citizens during a felicitation and public welcome ceremony organized by local residents in his Janakpuri constituency.
1 min
BJP Organises Tiranga Yatra Across Delhi To Hail Bravehearts Of Operation Sindoor
The Delhi unit of the BJP on Sunday organized district-level Tiranga Yatras across the national capital to honour the bravery of Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor.
2 mins
Four minors detained for fatally stabbing teen over DJ dispute
Four minors have been apprehended for fatally stabbing a teenager following an altercation over DJ arrangements in the Mahendra Park area of North West Delhi, police said on Sunday.
1 min
Delhi govt working on multiple projects to improve road infrastructure
The BJP government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is working on several initiatives to enhance Delhi's road infrastructure to meet the current and future requirements — better connectivity and reduced traffic stress — and thereby provide the citizens with relief from traffic congestion.
2 mins
Treated water going waste, govt failed to meet water demand: Devender Yadav
Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav, on Sunday, alleged that the government has failed to meet the water demand as a result of which the city is in the grip of scarcity while a lot of treated sewage water is going waste due to lack of storage facility.
1 min
'Pak agents were grooming her as an asset': Haryana Police on espionage accused YouTuber
A day after Jyoti Rani Malhotra was arrested by the Haryana Police on the suspicion of espionage, cops on Sunday revealed that she was in touch with Pakistani agents and was being developed as an asset by them.
1 min
3 Held in Amritsar with 10.2 kg Heroin
Dealing a major blow to a cross-border drug smuggling racket amidst the ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar has busted an international narco trafficking cartel with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered 10.2 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.
1 min
Dhankhar turns 74; Prez, PM extend birthday greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his 74th birthday.
1 min
From kitchen scraps to biofertiliser in 3 days: How BillionCarbon is tackling India's food waste crisis
Leftovers, fruit peels, kitchen scraps — we toss them into the trash without a second thought. But where does it all go once the garbage collector takes it away?
2 mins
Indian tourists re-route their travel plans, boycott Türkiye & Azerbaijan
In a strong show of solidarity with the country, Indian tourists are pulling back from travel plans to Türkiye and Azerbaijan in significant numbers in the wake of their support to Pakistan during India's recent military operation, codenamed 'Operation Sindoor', in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
2 mins
Ashoka University professor arrested over social media post on 'Op Sindoor'
Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Head of the Department of Political Science at Ashoka University, was arrested by the Haryana Police from his residence in Delhi over a social media post related to Operation Sindoor, police said.
1 min
CM Orders Urgent Measures to Prevent Forest Fires in HP
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Forest Department to make prompt and effective arrangements to prevent forest fires during the ongoing summer season.
1 min
Cattle smugglers mow down cop in UP, one killed, two held in police encounter
A cattle smuggler died and two others sustained injuries when police shot at them after their pickup van carrying cattle crushed to death a police constable, who tried to stop them in the Chandwak police station area of this Uttar Pradesh district.
1 min
RS Dy Chairman-led Indian delegation takes part in Pope Leo XIV's solemn ceremony
An official delegation of the government of India comprising Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Sunday participated in the Solemn Ceremony marking the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.
1 min
Centre to set up 4 integrated aquaparks in northeast to boost fish production
Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Sunday said that to boost fish production, the Centre has sanctioned 11 Integrated Aquaparks across the country, with four of them to be set up in four northeastern states.
1 min
35 Cr Saplings To Be Planted In UP In 2025 As CM Sets A Goal To Achieve 20 Pc Green Cover By 2030
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the goal to increase the state's green cover to 20 per cent of the state's geographical area by 2030, a considerable increase from the current 9.96 per cent, will only be successful if tree plantation becomes a people's movement.
2 mins
Akash Anand Made Chief National Coordinator of BSP: Party Opposes Third-Country Intervention in Talks With Pakistan
On expected lines, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati once again appointed her nephew Akash Anand to the top post of the party on Sunday.
1 min
Indian Army destroys unexploded ammunition fired by Pakistan
In a bid to clear the way for the safe return of residents of villages along the Line of Control (LoC) including Poonch and Rajouri, who had fled to safe places to protect themselves from the recent shelling by Pakistan, the Indian Army on Sunday initiated the process to destroy the unexploded ammunition lying scattered in the area.
1 min
Major step towards digital governance: UP govt to digitise all pre-1990 revenue records
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to take another major step in its digital revolution.
1 min
Mehbooba advocates Parliament session on Operation Sindoor; despatch of delegations
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief, Mehbooba Mufti, on Sunday said it would have been more appropriate and democratic had the BJP government at the centre convened a special session of Parliament to discuss the 'Operation Sindoor' internally, while simultaneously dispatching delegations abroad to explain to the outside world the rationale behind the Operation.
1 min
68 Arrested So Far in Crackdown Against Traitors: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the state police for their efforts in the ongoing crackdown against individuals allegedly promoting anti-national sentiments.
1 min
Fair Point: How Kashmir's Dynasts Flip on India & Pak
The Abdullahs and the Muftis have been vehemently fighting against each other politically for decades
2 mins
Hidden agenda: Tejashwi on RCP Singh joining Jan Suraaj
In a major political development before the Bihar assembly elections, former Union Minister RCP Singh, who was once a close confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party on Sunday.
1 min
Jaishankar to visit Netherlands, Denmark, Germany for bilateral talks
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar (EAM) will be on a six-day official visit to Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from Monday and during the visit he will meet the leadership of the three countries.
1 min
Bokaro MLA Shwettaa Singh faces fraud allegations: Multiple PAN cards, Voter IDs under scrutiny
Congress MLA Shwettaa Singh from the Bokaro Assembly seat in Jharkhand has found herself embroiled in a multi-layered fraud controversy.
1 min
BJP to organise training camp for leaders in Bhopal
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh will organize a training camp and communication skills workshop for its ministers, MLAs and leaders at Bhopal in June to enhance their public speaking skills and provide training on what to say and what to avoid while delivering public speeches and statements.
1 min
Shah hails Operation Sindoor
'The brave soldiers of the country have made Op Sindoor synonymous with the elimination of terrorism'
1 min
Prashant Kishor Launches Campaign Against Bihar Govt From CM's Home Turf
In a fresh political move, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor initiated a signature campaign on Sunday in Kalyan Bigha, the native village of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
1 min
Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear MP minister's plea
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah against the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directing an FIR against him over his controversial remarks on Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
1 min
Warnings over Korea's economy
Warnings about serious economic conditions do more than simply forecast impending difficulties; they serve as urgent calls to action, urging individuals, institutions and nations to adjust their course before a disaster strikes.
2 mins
Another stalemate?
After more than three years of brutal conflict, the promise of peace in Ukraine still hangs precariously in the balance.
4 mins
Sun Is Setting On Ties With Ankara
India has always extended a hand of friendship across continents, across faiths, across ideologies.
4 mins
Bengaluru Poised to Become Global Hub for Medical Tourism: Minister
With India fast emerging as a leading destination for global healthcare seekers, Bengaluru is positioning itself as a future global hub for medical tourism, said Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka's Minister of Medical Education, at the inauguration ceremony of SPARSH Group of Hospitals' new 300-bed quaternary care facility at Hennur Road.
2 mins
Bribery allegation against ED Kochi official: Complainant makes serious revelations
In a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) bribery case involving an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer, the complainant, a Kollam-based businessman, came forward on Sunday with serious revelations pointing to a nexus between a middleman and ED officials.
2 mins
T'gana govt announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of fire victims
The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in Sunday's fire accident in a building near historic Charminar.
1 min
Tamil Nadu: 30 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Valparai
At least 30 people were injured when a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus they were travelling in overturned and plunged into a 20-foot-deep gorge near Valparai in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
1 min
PMK's Ramadoss Urges Action Against Periyar University Vice Chancellor
PMK founder leader Dr S. Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate action against Periyar University Vice Chancellor R. Jagannathan, accusing him of taking retaliatory action against faculty members who exposed alleged irregularities.
1 min
NIA arrests Manipur riot case accused from Thalassery
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a 32-year-old Manipur native, Rajkumar Mypaksana, an accused in the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur, from Kerala's Thalassery.
1 min
PM Modi greets former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on his 92nd birthday
Extending greetings to the former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) President HD Deve Gowda on his 92nd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the veteran leader is widely respected for his statesmanlike approach and passion towards public service.
1 min
Soundararajan Slams TN Minister for 'Misrepresenting' NEP in Book
Senior BJP leader and former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, accusing him of misrepresenting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in his recently released book 'Madha Yaanai'.
1 min
Govt releases full list of multi-party delegations for diplomatic outreach
Seven independent party delegations, including Tharoor to be dispatched to major world capitals with a brief to expose Pak
2 mins
Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky today
US President Donald Trump said that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries.
1 min
Massive fire devastates Kumho Tire's plant in South Korea
Firefighters made all-out efforts on Sunday to extinguish a fire at Kumho Tire's plant, with the fire believed to be some 80 percent contained, according to authorities.
1 min
Arab Leaders Demand Ceasefire in Gaza, Reject Displacement of Palestinians
Arab leaders have called for an immediate halt to the war in Gaza and voiced their rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians.
1 min
Presidential Runoff Starts in Romania
Romanian voters started casting ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff which pits George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest.
1 min
Bangladesh Faces $770 Million Hit Due To India's Curbs On Trade
India's decision to restrict imports from Bangladesh is expected to hit goods worth $770 million (Rs 6,600 crore) that flow in through the cross-border trade points with the neighboring country.
1 min
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens and force a main hospital to close, health officials say
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 103 people overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and prompted the main hospital in northern Gaza to close as Israel intensifies its war in the territory that, after more than 19 months, shows no signs of abating.
1 min
India's Seafood Exports Grow Despite Global Uncertainties
India's seafood exports have recorded a robust growth of 17.81 per cent in April this year to $0.58 billion as the country continues to play a key role of the fourth largest producer of marine products in the international market, according to figures compiled by the Commerce and Industry Ministry.
1 min
UN report sees India as bright spot amid global slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a \"precarious moment\", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
1 min
Foreign Investors Infuse ₹18,620 Cr So Far in May
Foreign investors show confidence, infusing ₹18,620 crore so far this month. This is driven by a combination of global tailwinds and improving domestic fundamentals, data from the regulators showed.
1 min
Time is right to bring about profound change for all children, giving them opportunity to thrive
He was recently on a four-day visit to India as part of a high-level business delegation from Canada facilitated by Opportunity New Brunswick and Indo-Canadian Business Chamber.
7 mins
Nine of top 10 valued companies added ₹3.35 trillion last week
Last week, nine of the top 10 valued firms added 3.35 trillion in their market valuation in tandem with a positive trend in equities, led by Reliance Industries.
1 min
India's exports of smartphones to US surges 5x surpassing petrol products, diamonds
The exports of smartphones from India has surged nearly fivefold to the US and about fourfold to Japan in the past three years, propelling the segment to surpass petroleum products and diamonds as the country's top exported goods, the government data said.
1 min
Nifty outlook bullish, buy on dips: Analysts
Midcap and Smallcap gained 0.8 pc and 1 pc, indicating strong broader market buying
2 mins
Manipur Prepares for Shirui Festival
Manipur is all set to organise the Shirui Lily festival after a gap of two years from 20-24 May.
1 min
Two Manipuri films being screened at Habitat Film Festival
Two critically acclaimed Manipuri films — Boong and Langdai Ama (The Juncture) — will be screened at the 10-day 17th Habitat Film Festival (HFF) that began in New Delhi on Friday.
1 min
North-east amidst unwarranted controversy
Bangladesh, adjacent to India's north-eastern region, continues grabbing international media headlines even though most of the time for the wrong reasons.
4 mins
Noah Returns to Racing at W2RC's South African Safari Rally
Indian rally-raid sensation Harith Noah is set to make his return to competitive racing in the Rally 2 category at the newly introduced South African Safari Rally, scheduled to start from the Sun City Resort from May 18 to 24, 2025, according to a release from W2RC.
1 min
Italian International: Paolini Cruises Past Gauff to Claim Historic Rome Title
Home favourite Jasmine Paolini made history at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ensuring that for the first time in four decades, the Italian International has an Italian champion in women's singles here on Saturday.
1 min
Mandaviya Launches Annual Calendar Under Khelo India To Strengthen Sporting Ecosystem
In a significant step to strengthen grassroots sports and athlete development across the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India, has launched a comprehensive Annual Calendar under the Khelo India initiative.
3 mins
Ben Mee to leave Brentford at end of season
Defender Ben Mee will leave Brentford once his contract expires at the end of the season on June 30, the Premier League announced on Sunday.
1 min
Iyer joins 300 fours club in IPL
Nehal Wadhera's 70 coupled with Harpreet Brar's 3-22 helped Punjab Kings to edge out Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday.
2 mins
Scheffler Storms Into 3-Shot Lead at PGA Championship
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler stormed into a three-shot lead at the PGA Championship ahead of Sunday's final round at Quail Hollow.
1 min
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