The Statesman Delhi - May 21, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - May 21, 2025
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In this issue
May 21, 2025
Covid-19 situation in India remains under control: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry on Monday said that the COVID-19 situation in India remains under control as of May 19, despite a recent uptick in active cases, which have risen to 257 nationwide.
1 min
PM reviews tourism sector amid challenges from security concerns & global competition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the tourism sector.
1 min
Tapan Deka to remain at helm of IB for another year
Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Kumar Deka's tenure has been extended by one more year, an official order said.
1 min
'Unseen, Unstoppable, Unmatched': IAF showcases combat readiness post-ceasefire
Reaffirming its combat readiness in wake of the recent ceasefire announced by India and Pakistan following days of heightened military escalation, the Indian Air Force released a video showing its recent operations and exercises undertaken in the past.
1 min
Op Sindoor: Misri briefs parliamentary delegations ahead of diplomatic outreach
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday briefed three of the seven multi-party delegations on Pakistan's long-standing sponsorship of terrorism in India and emphasized the country's firm resolve to respond decisively to any terror incidents on its soil.
1 min
Operation Sindoor Row: Congress Says Jaishankar Alerted Pakistan, BJP Calls Claim 'Pak Propaganda'
The BJP and the Congress traded fresh barbs on Tuesday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of warning Pakistan ahead of Operation Sindoor—an allegation the BJP dismissed as \"the language of Pakistan\".
1 min
We stand united in fight against terrorism: PM to new German Chancellor
PM describes the treaty as 'a shared commitment' to tackle future pandemics
2 mins
Kejriwal's claims of improving education hollow: Sachdeva
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday hit out at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, stating that his claims of establishing high standards in higher education during his tenure in Delhi are as hollow as his other promises.
1 min
Kejriwal makes first public appearance after poll defeat, slams BJP on edu & power issues
More than three months after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a defeat at the hands of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made his first public appearance and delivered a speech in the national capital on Tuesday.
1 min
AIIMS welcomes CBSE directive to establish 'sugar boards' in schools
Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi, have welcomed CBSE's recent directive to set up \"Sugar Boards\" in schools, calling it a timely step to curb the growing cases of diabetes and high blood pressure among children, some as young as 10.
1 min
Delhi Congress prepares roadmap to strengthen party through block panels
The Delhi Congress has prepared a road map to strengthen the party at the grassroots level with the formation of mandal and block-level committees at the earliest, the party said on Tuesday.
1 min
Free Electricity Scheme: Govt to give ₹30K additional subsidy under PM Surya Ghar
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that the government will provide additional Rs 30,000 for residential solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme—State Top-Up.
2 mins
Farmers planning grand 'yagya' to commemorate Op Sindoor success
To commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor and tributes to the country's soldiers, farmers are planning to hold a grand \"Yagya\" at a village in South West Delhi on June 1 with a huge gathering of farmers.
1 min
CM Reiterates Govt's Commitment to Sports
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday hit out at the previous AAP government alleging that it neither prioritized education nor invested meaningfully in sports, leaving players to struggle for basic facilities.
1 min
MCD Waives User Charge, Brings Amnesty Scheme for House Tax
In a major relief for citizens, particularly those living in underserved colonies, Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh has announced the suspension of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) \"User Charge\" for waste disposal.
2 mins
'Doctor Death', fugitive serial killer who fed victims to crocodile, arrested in Rajasthan
A notorious serial killer, infamous as 'Doctor Death' for feeding his victims to crocodiles, was arrested by the Delhi Police after he jumped parole last year, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Delhi Police Organises Passing-Out Parade
The Delhi Police on Tuesday organised a passing-out-parade at the Delhi Police Academy's Jharoda Kalan campus here to celebrate basic training for 2,781 newly recruited constables.
1 min
U'khand Madarsa Board to incorporate 'Op Sindoor' in syllabus
The Uttarakhand Madarsa Education Board will incorporate the Operation Sindoor in its syllabus to teach its students about the superiority of the valour exhibited by the Indian armed forces over Pakistan.
1 min
At Border 2 set, officials convince Sunny Deol on ease of filmmaking in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand government officials on Tuesday came up with an array of incentives that the state offers to filmmakers to ensure ease of making films in the Himalayan hills during an interaction with renowned film actor Sunny Deol in Dehradun.
1 min
Pratibha Singh Reaffirms Commitment to Congress Party
Himachal Pradesh State Congress President and former MP Pratibha Singh reaffirmed her dedication to the Congress organisation, stating that she has always worked diligently for the party and will continue to do so.
1 min
Himachal CM to inaugurate border tourism activities at Shipki-La on June 10
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will inaugurate the border tourism activities at Shipki-La in Kinnaur district on June 10.
1 min
German delegation to visit Uttarakhand for skill development and employment collaboration
A German delegation, led by Rahul Kumar, Member of Parliament from Frankfurt, is expected to visit India soon, with plans to meet the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
1 min
CM Saini issues guidelines to Haryana Police on policing
Reiterating his government's commitment to maintaining law and order throughout the state, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed the police and civil administration to work in tandem to effectively eliminate crime and criminals at the grassroots level.
2 mins
Mann Urges New Recruits To Join Fight Against Corruption, Drugs
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Tuesday, made a fervent appeal to newly-recruited youth to become foot soldiers in the state government's crusade against the twin menace of corruption and drug abuse, for the benefit of the common man.
2 mins
LG Sinha directs security forces to ensure safe Amarnath pilgrimage
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) in Srinagar to review the current security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the arrangements for the upcoming annual Amarnath pilgrimage.
1 min
Over 80 cr receive free food grains under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday underscored India's extensive Public Distribution System (PDS) infrastructure, pointing out that with over 5.38 lakh Fair Price Shops, the country has a distribution network larger than the population of some nations.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh government launches 'ITI Chalo Abhiyan' to boost youth skills and employment
In a bid to enhance skill development and expand employment opportunities for young people, the Uttar Pradesh Government has launched the \"ITI Chalo Abhiyan\".
1 min
Tripura Mountaineer Aritra Roy Conquers Mount Everest
In an incredible feat that has etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history, Aritra Roy, a certified mountaineer from Tripura, has become the first individual from the state to conquer Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, officials said here on Tuesday.
1 min
Kasganj Police Lines to Redefine Policing Standards: UP CM Yogi
Adityanath describes it as a step towards empowering the police forces and strengthening internal security
2 mins
Prashant Kishor Launches Yatra for Political Change in Bihar
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor embarked on an ambitious journey on Tuesday to fulfill the dreams of socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan and to bring about political and systemic change in Bihar.
1 min
Vijay Shah absent from cabinet meet
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah, embroiled in a controversy over his derogatory remarks hinting at Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Quereshi, was on Tuesday conspicuously absent from the state cabinet meeting of the Madhya Pradesh BJP Government held at the historical Rajwada at Indore.
1 min
India, US deepen defence ties in 8th aircraft carrier tech dialogue
The 8th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) was organised here recently as part of the India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).
1 min
Jaishankar Lauds Netherlands' Firm Stand Against Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday thanked the Netherlands for its resolute stand against terrorism in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
MP Govt Sets Up 3-Member SIT to Probe Vijay Shah's Derogatory Remarks
Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana on Tuesday constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the directives of the Supreme Court, to probe state Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah's derogatory comments at Colonel Sofiya Quereshi.
1 min
Collectorates in 6 Rajasthan districts receive threat mails
A bomb threat was received at the district collectorate in Sikar, Tonk and Dausa districts of Rajasthan on Tuesday following which a team of bomb trekkers and disposal squad, sniffer dogs and the cyber crime cell inspected the venues.
1 min
PM Modi to Launch Projects, Address Rally in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a day-long visit on Thursday to Deshnoke town in Rajasthan's Bikaner district, a township in the Indo-Pak border region of the state.
2 mins
Sr IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey arrested for Jharkhand liquor scam
Jharkhand's senior IAS officer and current principal secretary of the Panchayati Raj Department, Vinay Kumar Choubey, was arrested on Tuesday by the state anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in connection with the high-profile liquor scam.
1 min
J'khand: BJP accuses Congress, JMM of 'crocodile tears' over Sarna code demand
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), accusing the ruling alliance of political duplicity over the demand for a separate Sarna religious code for tribal communities.
1 min
'Five-party linkage' should be more intensive to boost agriculture
In the context of deeper economic international integration, linkage in agriculture production is irreversible.
2 mins
Times of Destruction
As the International Museum Day was commemorated on 18 May, and with the World Heritage Day just gone by, what comes to the fore are enlightened issues of cultural heritage, challenges of preservation and conservation, of institutions and individuals becoming custodians of global heritage and hanging on to every shard of pottery, every scrap of papyrus, prehistoric rock excavated, and building bridges across historical time and geographical space
6 mins
Much to learn from the Arctic Council
The world is getting hotter and hotter.
4 mins
India Needs Green, and Not Red, AI
Artificial Intelligence is evolving into a powerful technology.
3 mins
Telangana Forms Probe Committee for Hyderabad Fire
Telangana government has formed a six-member high-level committee to probe the deadly fire incident near Gulzar Houz in the Old City area of Hyderabad, which claimed 17 lives, including eight children.
1 min
Bengaluru gets battered by heavy rain for the second consecutive day
Bengaluru received heavy rain consecutively on Tuesday, too.
1 min
'K'taka to be first state where everyone has land records'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared on Tuesday that his party wants Karnataka to be the first state in the country where every landowner has official records.
1 min
As Pinarayi Vijayan's Govt Enters Fifth Year in Power, Left Banks on Stability, UDF Aims for a Comeback
As the second Left Front government under Pinarayi Vijayan is completing four years in office today (20 May) and enters its fifth year, the Left Front sets its goal to get a third term in power.
1 min
Kaleshwaram Inquiry Commission Summons BRS Supremo KCR
The Commission of Inquiry on Kaleshwaram has issued a notice to former chief minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao to appear before it on 5 June.
2 mins
5 killed in rockslide at TN quarry
Minister K.R. Periakaruppan visited the accident site on Tuesday and reviewed the ongoing operations
1 min
Nuke architect & former AEC chairman MR Srinivasan passes away
One of the principal architects of the country's Civil Nuclear Programme and institution builder Dr MR Srinivasan passed away on Tuesday at Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in the Nilgiris, his family has said.
1 min
Baloch human rights body blasts Pakistan govt for Pashtun 'genocide' in Waziristan
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a human rights body of Balochistan, on Tuesday strongly condemned Pashtun \"genocide\" by the Pakistan government in Waziristan, highlighting the drone attacks on civilian homes and the brutal massacre of children.
1 min
Very productive exchange, says Putin on talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday described his two-hour-long phone conversation with former US President Donald Trump as \"substantive\" and \"productive,\" raising fresh hopes for a potential breakthrough in the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict.
1 min
New EU, UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil
The European Union on Tuesday agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost 200 ships from the shadow fleet illicitly transporting oil to skirt Western restrictions put in place over Moscow's war in Ukraine.
1 min
Bangladesh: Yunus administration gives green signal to another Pak airline to operate from Dhaka
In yet another significant development highlighting the growing bonhomie between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has granted permission to another private Pakistani airline, Air Sial, to operate direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi.
1 min
Strikes on Gaza Kill at Least 60 as Criticism Against Israel Mounts
Many Israelis have criticised Netanyahu for his apparent political motives to continue the war
2 mins
UN Calls for Scaling Up Supplies as Five Aid Trucks Allowed into Gaza
Five UN aid trucks entered war-torn Gaza, a unit under Israel's Defence Ministry said, a day after Israel agreed to lift over two months of blockade and allow limited relief into the enclave—a step the UN considered far from adequate to meet dire humanitarian needs in Gaza.
1 min
Delays in regulatory approvals can disrupt business timelines: Nirmala
Delays in regulatory approvals can create uncertainty, disrupt business timelines, and reduce the value of commercial transactions, cautioned Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.
1 min
Hindalco Q4 FY25 net profit up 66 pc at ₹5,284 cr as revenue rises by 16 pc
Aditya Birla Group-owned Hindalco Industries has officially announced that it has reported a 66 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending March 2025, at Rs 5,284 crore, driven by strong performance in its domestic Indian business.
2 mins
Power Min Manohar Lal: Energy security most pressing current challenge
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, who led the Indian Delegation for the BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting hosted in Brasília on May 19 under Brazil's Presidency, highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing current challenges.
1 min
Indian ports to benefit from firms moving manufacturing units outside China: Moody's
The global ratings agency, Moody's Ratings, in its new report, highlighted that companies trying to set up manufacturing facilities outside of China could have significant upside for Indian ports as well.
1 min
Eight Core Industries Record 0.5 Per Cent Growth in April
The combined index of eight core industries increased by 0.5 per cent in April 2025 as compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Tuesday.
2 mins
Markets Tumble as Sensex, Nifty Drop 1 Percent
Sensex fell 873 points (1.06 per cent) to 81,186 and Nifty dropped 261 points (1.05 per cent) to 24,683 amid rising COVID-19 cases in South-east Asia
2 mins
The mantras of geostrategic communication in a hyperconnected world
As we move into the second quarter of the year, the global media and communication landscape is undergoing profound changes, disruptions with innovations and unprecedented change in the use of technology.
3 mins
Cutting-edge 4D-flow MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of aortic stenosis
Cutting-edge MRI technology can diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before.
2 mins
Junior Shooting WC: Adriyan opens India's account with silver on debut
Adriyan Karmakar opened India's account at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, with a silver on debut in the 50m rifle prone men junior event, which kicked off the elite competition at the International Shooting Sport Centre ranges on Tuesday.
1 min
Mullanpur, Ahmedabad to host IPL 2025 playoffs, announces BCCI
The BCCI on Tuesday announced the schedule of the IPL 2025 playoffs, naming Mullanpur and Ahmedabad as the two venues.
2 mins
IPL '25: MI eye playoff berth, DC fight for survival at Wankhede
Mumbai aim to secure the sole remaining ticket to the knockout stage while Delhi face must-win situation
3 mins
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