The Statesman Kolkata - January 16, 2025

The Statesman Kolkata - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
BCCI May Revive Norms of Limiting Family Presence During Overseas Tours
Following India's 3-1 loss to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series, the BCCI is set to revive the touring protocols for the national men's team, including a restriction on how much time families can spend with players.

2 mins
India, Spain Decide to Deepen Defence Cooperation During EAM Jaishankar's Visit
India and Spain have decided to further strengthen cooperation in the defence sector between the two countries.

1 min
Triple induction boost for Navy's firepower
PM Modi dedicates three frontline naval combatants to the nation

2 mins
General Upendra Dwivedi: Northern border situation stable but sensitive
The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, stated that while the situation along India's northern border remains stable, it continues to be sensitive.

1 min
Cong, BJP spar over Rahul's 'fighting Indian state' remarks
A fresh war of words erupted between the Congress and BJP on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the grand old party is \"fighting the Indian state itself\" and that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had committed \"treason\" with his controversial remarks on India's independence.

2 mins
Pannun kill plot: Panel suggests action against 'individual' with 'criminal links, antecedents'
The high-powered committee set up by the government of India to inquire into the activities of some criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., undermining the security interests of both India and the USA, has submitted its report.

1 min
Record 1.1 Cr Plus Pilgrims Visit Gangasagar, Govt Faces Litter Test
The Holy Dip For Makar Sankranti, Which Began On Tuesday At 6.58 A.m, Continued Through The Following Day

1 min
Plans Afoot for Howrah Station Infra Expansion
With the aim of accommodating more trains, Howrah station, having the country's oldest and the largest railway complex, is to undergo massive infrastructural expansion by next year.
1 min
Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges for Cochlear implant for 2 children
Abhishek said that internal rifts occur when a party becomes large; with lakhs of office-bearers at various levels, and over 50,000 elected representatives at panchayat level, it is normal to have rifts

2 mins
Bengal PDS Case: Bail for Ex-Minister Jyotipriya Mallick
A special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata, on Wednesday, granted bail to former state food and supplies minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal.

1 min
Shah Launches Development Projects Worth ₹240 Crore in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth about Rs 241 crore at Mansa in Gujarat.

1 min
SC Shields Ex-IAS Trainee Officer Puja Khedkar From Arrest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from any coercive steps, for now, the former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of allegedly forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission's civil services test under the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
1 min
Lalu signals formation of new political alliance in Bihar
In Bihar, Makar Sankranti, usually observed on January 14, often signals the formation of new political alliances to garner votes for upcoming elections.

1 min
Army Chief Backs Women Officers; Inquiry Ordered into Leaked Review Letter
The Indian Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry (CoI) into the leak of an internal communication concerning the performance review of eight women officers by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, the former 17 Corps commander (now retired), Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said.

2 mins
PM Meets Mahayuti MLAs
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Shinde & Ajit Pawar were present

3 mins
Revanth says BRS is 'B-R-S-S'
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy today took a dig at the BRS saying that the regional party was pursuing the ideology of the RSS and merely echoing the allegations made by BJP against the Congress.

1 min
Positive pointer to how to shape a better year
THE only thing certain about 2025 is uncertainty.
2 mins
Energy Strain
The escalation in American sanctions on Russian oil producers and vessels presents a significant challenge for India's energy landscape.
2 mins
Will greed fuel fires of the future?
The words 'hellish' and 'hellscape' have been repeatedly deployed lately as shorthand for the fate of vast localities in America's second largest city.

3 mins
Reasoned approach to vaping needed
In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets.

2 mins
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan emphasises need for technological adaptation
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said that the Indian Army's legacy is built on its credible ability to adapt to challenges, uphold sovereignty and serve the nation selflessly.

1 min
Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits ex-Prime Minister Zia, clearing the way for her to run in elections
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last corruption case against her, paving the way for her to run in elections that an interim government says will be held either in December or in the first half of 2026.
1 min
Yoon Becomes S Korea's First Sitting President to Be Detained
'Rule of Law Has Completely Collapsed in This Country,' Impeached President Laments

2 mins
Trade deficit declines to $21.94 bn driven by increase in exports
India's trade deficit in December decreased to $21.94 billion driven by an increase in exports and a decline in imports on a sequential basis.
1 min
We aim to create Google-like fun culture - ‘Learn-Play-Grow’ - within organisation
An IT company of decent size in Midnapore? Hyperbole? Not really, if you are talking about BlueHorse Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, the fifteen-year-old company, which is successfully doing businesses all over the country and in many parts of the world.

2 mins
Market extends gain amid buying in IT, metal and realty stocks
At close, the Sensex was up 224.45 points or 0.29 per cent at 76,724.08, and the Nifty was up 37.15 points or 0.16 per cent at 23,213.20

2 mins
Nine years of Startup India: 1.59 lakh startups recognised creating over 16.6 lakh jobs
India marks nine years of Startup India on 16 January, 2025, and established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world in this time period.

1 min
Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday laid emphasis on the importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonisation in different sectors, and further said that as part of government's efforts in this direction, the target of blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol will likely be achieved in the coming two months.

1 min
India's Fiscal Conditions to Constrain Credit Strength in 2025, Says Moody's
Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's fiscal conditions will continue to constrain its credit strength in 2025.

1 min
More than just a love triangle
The Wife and the Dancing Girl by Anuja Chandramouli is an exploration of almost every aspect of womanhood.

3 mins
Reversing and realigning conventional notions
Women are a different species—much needed and much neglected and ignored.

5 mins
India eves join England, Oz in elite club, going past 400 runs in ODIs
Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering century to help India hammer 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings.
1 min
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Language: English
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The Statesman Kolkata is a daily broadsheet newspaper published by The Statesman Net Pvt Ltd in Kolkata, India. It was founded in 1875 and is one of the oldest and most respected newspapers in India. The newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial independence.
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