The Statesman Delhi - May 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
ED Arrests Former UCO Bank Chairman in Connection With Bank Fraud Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Subodh Kumar Goel, former chairman and managing director of UCO Bank, in connection with a bank fraud probe, the investigation agency said on Monday.
1 min
Golden Temple protected: Indian Army foiled Pakistan's 'nefarious designs'
Days after India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistan tried to target religious sites in India as part of its reaction to Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army today confirmed that it neutralised Pakistan's multiple aerial attacks aiming at sensitive sites including the Golden Temple, in Amritsar.
1 min
SC raps minister for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his \"filthy, crass and shameful\" remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who recently briefed the media following Operation Sindoor.
1 min
VP Dhankhar Commends CJI for Emphasizing Adherence to Protocol
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday appreciated Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice BR Gavai's remarks emphasizing the importance of protocol, stating that he is \"truly beholden\" to the CJI for drawing attention to the issue, as he himself has been a \"sufferer\" of protocol breaches.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi Intensifies Criticism of Jaishankar, Calls Silence 'Damning'
In a continuation of his recent criticism, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday renewed his attack on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, accusing him of serious lapses in handling national security.
1 min
India not a dharamshala to accommodate refugees from all over the world, says SC
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea by a Sri Lankan national seeking protection from deportation after completing a seven-year jail term under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, bluntly stating that India is not a dharamshala meant to accommodate refugees from around the world.
1 min
AAP Councillors Protest Over User Charges
The AAP councillors on Monday held a protest outside Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh's office against the omission of a proposal to roll back user charges from the House agenda.
1 min
6 Hospitalised After E-rickshaw Charging Sparks Fire In Shahdara; Two Critical
A fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a house in Bhim Gali, Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara, reportedly due to a short circuit while an e-rickshaw was being charged on the ground floor.
1 min
Now buy Delhi Metro tickets on Uber app
To provide another hassle-free ticketing experience, Uber, on Monday, announced the rollout of metro ticketing on its app powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
1 min
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to boost agri productivity in Delhi villages: Mishra
Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday issued several directives to government officials to improve farmer outreach, enhance awareness about Kharif crop management, and boost agricultural productivity.
1 min
Wanted criminal nabbed after shootout in Shalimar Bagh
A wanted criminal, Arvind Kashyap, was apprehended by the Delhi Police following a brief shootout in Shalimar Bagh, a locality in the north-west part of the capital, police said on Monday.
1 min
Minister chairs DAMB's review meeting, stresses transparency in Ghazipur Mandi shops' e-auction
Delhi's development minister Kapil Mishra on Monday chaired a crucial review meeting of the Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board (DAMB), where detailed discussions were held on various administrative, technical, and financial aspects regarding the panel.
1 min
CM Rekha Conducts Surprise Inspection of Shelter Home
Chief Minister Vows Dignity for Delhi's Homeless People
1 min
Juvenile Held for Stabbing 29-Year-Old Youth to Death in Raghubir Nagar
A team of the Delhi Police apprehended a juvenile for his alleged involvement in a case of stabbing a 29-year-old youth to death in Delhi's Raghubir Nagar area in northwest of the city, police said on Monday.
1 min
Delhi Police unearth fake govt job racket; 2 nabbed
Two people have been arrested for allegedly duping job aspirants by launching a fake website of the Ministry of Rural Development, police said on Monday.
1 min
Sirsa Condemns YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's Latest Video on Sikh Guru
Delhi Minister Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa has condemned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's recent video on \"The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals,\" alleging that the same is not only factually flawed but also disrespectful to Sikh history and sentiments.
1 min
'Sindoor Yatra' a symbol of women's tribute to armed forces and national pride: Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday emphasized that the Sindoor Yatra is far more than a ceremonial event—it is a powerful and heartfelt tribute from the women of the nation to the armed forces.
1 min
Haryana boosts MSME ecosystem and digital governance in Tier 2, 3 cities
In a major thrust to improve ease of doing business, empower MSMEs, and accelerate digital governance in Tier 2 and 3 cities, the Haryana Government has launched a slew of transformative reforms.
2 mins
Police bust ₹2.4 cr pirated NCERT textbook racket; 3 held, 1.7 lakh books seized
In a major crackdown on academic piracy, the Delhi Police have uncovered a large-scale counterfeit textbook racket, arresting three individuals—including a father-son duo—and seizing over 1.7 lakh pirated NCERT books valued at more than Rs 2.4 crore, officials said on Monday.
1 min
ICC Odisha Honours Badri Mishra for His Selfless Funeral Service
Social worker Badri Mishra, known for ensuring a decent funeral to hundreds of known and unknown dead at the famous \"Swargadwar\" of Puri city, has been honoured by the Indian Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) Odisha chapter in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
1 min
Small & marginal farmers must have easy access to loans at affordable interest rates: CM Adityanath
The 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' has been launched to boost the income and ensure the economic empowerment of small and marginal farmers in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
EKTA' exhibition-cum-knowledge sharing event begins in Shimla, to promote textile heritage
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in collaboration with the government of Himachal Pradesh, inaugurated an eight-day-long EKTA Exhibition-cum-Knowledge sharing for Textile Advantage here on Monday at the Gaiety Theatre, Shimla.
1 min
Ensuring safety & dignity of every citizen is govt's top priority: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised that ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of every citizen remains the foremost objective of the state government and that the government stands firmly by every person in need.
1 min
Himachal Has Adopted Fast-Track Strategy for Development Projects: Vikramaditya
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Monday said that every possible effort is being made to further accelerate the pace of infrastructure development in the state.
1 min
Shah Launches 'e-Zero FIR' to Curb Cyber Crime
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched the new 'e-Zero FIR' initiative to nab cybercriminals with unprecedented speed designed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C).
1 min
UP govt committed to making state child labour-free by 2027
In a determined push to eradicate child labour, the Yogi Adityanath government has launched a comprehensive state-wide campaign aimed at making Uttar Pradesh completely child labour-free by 2027.
1 min
Tripura traders back port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports, cite national interest and local industry concerns
In a development impacting cross-border trade in the Northeast, a Tripura-based trade body has come out in strong support of the Centre's decision to impose port restrictions on certain imports from Bangladesh.
1 min
Allahabad HC upholds Sambhal Jama Masjid survey order
The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed the revision petition filed by the Muslim side against the survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid.
1 min
Former AASU leader arrested for violent brawl at Duliajan
Sankor Jyoti Baruah, the former general secretary of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), was arrested by Dibrugarh police on Monday in connection with a violent altercation that broke out at a petrol pump at Duliajan in the state.
1 min
DNA Row: CM Advises Akhilesh Yadav to Exercise Restraint
‘The top leadership of the Samajwadi Party should control their social media handles well’
2 mins
Wild elephants trample 2 to death
A herd of wild elephants trampled two villagers to death in a forest in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.
1 min
Rajasthan CM Sharma exhorts people to demand performance report from Congress leadership
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has exhorted the people to seek due explanation from the Congress leaders on their contribution for the cause of development of the state and the welfare of weaker sections.
1 min
Jaishankar Holds Talks on India-EU Ties with Strategic Experts in Netherlands
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide-ranging discussions with strategic experts in the Netherlands on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Europe.
1 min
Nitish Launches Agricultural Initiatives, Krishi Mobile App
The rollout is being hailed as a significant step toward modernising Bihar's agricultural landscape
1 min
Election Commission Lauds Jharkhand for Model Electoral Roll Management
In a significant recognition of electoral excellence, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday lauded Jharkhand's voter registration apparatus for achieving an unprecedented milestone — zero appeals filed against the revised electoral roll.
1 min
Caste census: Cong reiterates demand for widespread consultations by govt
The Congress on Monday reiterated its demand that the Modi government \"conduct widespread consultations on the Caste Census,\" saying that if \"left to their own devices, this Government will undoubtedly botch it up.\"
1 min
Survey-defying poll results
Virtually locked out in several surveys, former senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan shocked even their camps by placing second and fifth, respectively, in the hotly contested senatorial race in last Monday's elections.
1 min
Strain on labour
The recent easing of US-China tariffs has undoubtedly pulled China back from the brink of a social and economic rupture.
4 mins
Fragile Borders
NIA has obtained information about Rohingya settlers in many states, including Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Maharashtra, besides, of course, Assam and West Bengal. The influx of illegal immigrants has now developed into a flourishing industry — the fees charged by the agents range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per person, facilitated by an elaborate ecosystem of brokers and agents on both sides of the border. Fees cover the cost of entry and faking of official documents like Aadhaar, ration cards, mark sheets, PAN cards etc. to be provided to them
6 mins
Nepal Must Stop Preaching to India
India and Pakistan's cross-border military operations have ceased for the moment, but the conflict continues to crystallize the nature of Nepal-India relations.
4 mins
How India Ensured Its Success in Op Sindoor
Operation Sindoor is now paused as India continues to monitor Pakistan's actions and activities.
4 mins
Ex-BJP MP Uday Singh named first prez of Jan Suraaj Party
Jan Suraaj Party, founded by Prashant Kishor, has appointed former BJP MP Uday Singh as its first National President.
1 min
Overnight downpour cripples Bengaluru
Brand Bengaluru got a beating once again, as sustained heavy overnight rainfall—the biggest in this year—brought the city to a crawling halt and reinforced that sinking feeling as even posh residential complexes and IT parks found themselves submerged on Monday.
2 mins
NMDC's riverfront project transforms Dantewada into emerging eco-cultural tourism hub
In a significant stride toward sustainable development and cultural revitalization, NMDC Limited has completed the construction of a picturesque ghat and pitching area at the confluence of the sacred Shankini and Dankini rivers in Dantewada.
1 min
Mettur dam water to be released on 12 June for Cauvery delta: Chief Minister Stalin
With sufficient storage coupled with the advancing South West monsoon expected boost inflow, farmers in the Cauvery delta region need not wait with bated breath to commence the kuruvai (short term paddy) cultivation as Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced the release of water from Mettur dam (Stanley reservoir) on 12 June, the traditional date when the sluice gates will be opened for the purpose.
1 min
Charminar fire tragedy: T'gana govt orders probe; KTR slams CM Reddy
The Telangana government has ordered a multi-disciplinary probe into the devastating fire accident near Gulzar Houz, which killed 17 people, even as the Opposition BRS demanded an increased ex-gratia amount of Rs 25 lakh per person and a fire audit, blaming the government for being unprepared to tackle such emergencies.
1 min
AIADMK Slams DMK's Inaction In Serial Sexual Assault Case
Condemning the DMK government's inaction in taking action against a party Youth Wing functionary allegedly involved in a sex abuse racket in Arakkonam in Ranipet district, 77 km north-west of Chennai, the principal opposition AIADMK will hold a massive protest on 21 May.
1 min
N Korea's Kim may face war crime probe for supporting war against Ukraine: Ex-ICC chief
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could face a war crime probe at the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, a former chief of the ICC said Monday, adding that it is the right time for Kim to be brought to justice.
1 min
Czech publisher displays Taiwan flags at book fair to defy China
In a firm act of resistance against political pressure from China, Czech publisher Mi:Lu Publishing kept two Taiwan flags on display throughout the four-day Book World Prague international book fair, which concluded on Sunday as per a report in the Taiwan News.
2 mins
Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance Meet Ahead of US-Led Diplomatic Flurry to Reach Ceasefire in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance met at the Vatican on Monday ahead of a flurry of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine.
1 min
Iran's President Says Agreement Possible If USA Stops Coercion
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that reaching an agreement with the US is possible if it refrains from applying coercion on Tehran.
1 min
Car bomb targets Frontier Corps, 4 killed, 20 injured in Balochistan
A car bomb explosion in Gulistan Area of Qila Abdullah, a border area of Pakistan's Balochistan province with Afghanistan, has killed at least four people and injured more than 20 others, eight of them critically injured.
1 min
Former US Prez Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.
1 min
Initiatives like 'Smart City Mission', 'AMRUT' essential to integrate green infrastructure and enhance urban ecological resilience
There is a growing apprehension that renewed thrust on urbanization can be an elixir for Net Zero commitment & Sustainable Development Goals / SDGs.
2 mins
SC dismisses pleas of Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking AGR dues waiver
The Supreme Court dismissed the pleas of telecom majors Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking the waiver of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues with the bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan called the pleas \"misconceived\".
1 min
Nifty Falls Below 25,000 as Losses Mount
Sensex fell 271 points and Nifty slipped below the 25,000 mark, ending at 24,944.45 amid rising volatility (India VIX up 5 percent)
2 mins
Mindful, skilled, strategic The future of hospitality education
The future of hospitality education
2 mins
BCCI yet to discuss on Team India's Asia Cup participation, says Saikia
Downplaying reports of India pulling out of this year's Asia Cup, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday claimed that the issue is yet to be \"discussed\".
1 min
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