The Statesman Kolkata - January 26, 2025

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January 26, 2025

Workshop on Sustainable Development in North Bengal Concludes

The workshop concluded with a commitment to translating insights into action, focusing on sustainable and inclusive solutions for north Bengal's development.

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BJP Likely To Announce New State President Next Month

The rift between Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar has caused concern within the party

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NF Railway GM Holds Review Meeting with MPs in Siliguri

The general manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, held a review meeting in Siliguri yesterday with Members of Parliament (MPs) representing constituencies served by the Alipurduar and Katihar divisions of NFR.

1 min

Vibhushan for Osamu Suzuki, Vasudevan Nair

On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the Central government on Saturday announced the conferment of the prestigious Padma Awards.

1 min

76th RD to showcase India's diversity, military prowess

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path here on Sunday.

1 min

India and Indonesia to boost ties in security, AI

PM Modi, President Subianto confirm commitment to stronger partnership

2 mins

7 Jharkhand Residents Arrested, Firearms Seized in Kulti

Kulti Police, under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), raided the Lachipur red light area in Neamatpur and arrested seven residents of Jharkhand.

1 min

Young minds showcase innovations at IIT Kharagpur

There was excitement as students from around the globe gathered at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur to showcase their creativity and scientific brilliance at the 6th edition of the Young Innovators Programme (YIP) 2025.

1 min

Bank of India Mega E-auction

Bank of India has organised a special mega e-auction for 1300+ residential properties pan India on Monday (27 January).

1 min

Foresters on alert after trap cameras in Jhargram spot tiger

The tiger from Jharkhand had entered into a locality in the small hours today and its pugmarks were detected beside the cattle shed of a resident in Sarenga block in Bankura.

1 min

Tight security in city, border areas ahead of R-Day celebrations

Intelligence agencies are monitoring West Bengal villages near Bangladesh's international borders, preparing for potential infiltration by illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators who may have sought refuge

1 min

Flight disruptions as airport fortifies ahead of Republic Day

Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, experienced significant disruptions today owing to the implementation of safeguards ahead of Republic Day.

1 min

Medical council show cause to junior doctor Kinjal Nanda

Hardly nine days after the police under the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate raided the residence of Dr Asfakulla Naiya, one of the leading faces among junior doctors, in Kakdwip of South 24-Parganas on 16 January, Dr Kinjal Nanda, another prominent face of the protests has come under the scanner of the state medical council.

1 min

BPSC aspirants claim big discrepancy in 70th PT result

The publication of BPSC’s 70th Preliminary Test (PT) result has reenergised students who have been protesting over irregularities in the exam.

1 min

Generations of service: Father and son command the Republic Day parade for the first time

In a historic first, a fatherson duo from the Indian Army will be leading the Republic Day Parade this year, marking an unprecedented moment for the family.

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Dargah survey case: 2 miscreants fire at petitioner's moving car

Two motorcyclists fired at the speeding car of Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta near Gagrana culvert under the Gegal police station in Ajmer district Saturday morning.

1 min

Martyred bravehearts honoured for extraordinary sacrifice

Naik Dilwar Khan, Captain Deepak Singh, Corporal Vikky Pahade awarded posthumous gallantry medals, among others

1 min

Centre honours 942 police personnel with gallantry and distinguished service medals ahead of 76th Republic Day

On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the Centre has announced a total of 942 service medals, including 95 for gallantry, to personnel from various central and state police forces.

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CM Stalin to visit Madurai today to celebrate Tungsten mining project's cancellation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M. K. Stalin is scheduled to visit villagers of Arittapatti in Madurai district on Sunday to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate the cancellation of the tungsten mining project.

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Man trampled to death by wild elephant in TN

In a tragic incident, a 37-year-old man was trampled to death by an elephant in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday.

1 min

India's democracy a unique example for the modern world, says President on Voters' Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India's democracy is a unique example for the modern world and many countries of the world are learning from our election system and management.

1 min

Stalin to skip Guv's 'At Home' on R-Day; DMK allies announce boycott

With no thaw in the relationship in sight between the Raj Bhavan and the DMK government, Chief Minister MK Stalin is skipping the 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Republic Day and instead is slated to participate in an event organised by the villagers in and around Arittapatti, in Madurai district to thank him for the cancellation of the Tungsten mining lease in that region.

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Microfinance menace: Karnataka CM says govt committed to protecting interest of borrowers

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday held a high-level meeting on the issues faced by the public due to microfinance institutions.

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TN Police on high alert after bomb threat to Tirunelveli railway station ahead of R-Day

A bomb threat was issued to Tirunelveli railway station by unidentified individuals on Saturday morning, according to Daily Thanthi.

1 min

One Nation One Election Can Promote Consistency in Governance, Cut Costs: Murmu

Reforms of such magnitude require an audacity of vision, says President in R-Day eve address

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Death of Wayanad DCC treasurer: Police arrest MLA Balakrishnan; released on bail

The Kerala police on Saturday arrested IC Balakrishnan (photo), the Congress MLA from Sulthan Bathery, in connection with the abetment of a suicide case involving the death of former Wayanad DCC Treasurer N M Vijayan and his son Jijesh.

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India's finest cultural grandeur at display at Bhaav 2025

On the first day of India’s largest art and culture summit, Bhaav-The Expressions Summit 2025, The Art of Living launched Sita Charitam, India’s largest Live Performance Art Immersion that brings together 500 artists, 30 dance, music, and art forms, that will travel to 180 countries with a unique script curated from more than 20 versions of the timeless epic and will feature songs from multiple Indigenous languages.

1 min

Padma Vibhushan for Osamu Suzuki, six others

Padma Vibhushan also for ex-CJI JS Khehar, late Malayalam writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair, singer Sharda Sinha; Padma Bhushan for Sushil Modi, Pankaj Udhas

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North-east tea growers seek PM's intervention to save 200-year-old Indian tea industry

Over two lakh small tea growers from the Northeast, under the banner of the North East Confederation of Small Tea Growers' Association, have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention to protect the Indian tea industry, which has a legacy of over 200 years.

1 min

Health Ministry Hosts ASHAs, Applauds Their Contributions

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday hosted ASHAs who are in Delhi to attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations, and lauded their contributions towards the success of various health initiatives.

1 min

Assam cops find explosives cache ahead of R-Day

On the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, Assam Police recovered a hidden cache of explosives in a forested area near Khwbra village in Sonitpur district on Saturday.

1 min

Balanced Growth

As India prepares to unveil its Union Budget and monetary policy, policymakers face the daunting challenge of navigating a landscape marked by subdued urban consumption, hesitant private investment, and global economic uncertainties.

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A Game Changer

While the ordinary citizen is constantly under the threat of transnational crimes, like cyber-attacks involving financial crimes which robs them off their hard-earned money (cyber arrests, extortion, impersonation, cryptocurrency frauds, and other financial crimes), investigation of these has become very difficult, because in most cases the criminals are situated abroad, and the proceeds of crime flow outside India quickly, making retrieval almost impossible

4 mins

Payback time

China's stock markets are undergoing a profound transformation as companies embrace shareholder returns through record dividends and share buybacks.

2 mins

Braced for Trump

SIR, I refer to your editorial, \"Trump's way\" (January 22). Donald Trump's return to the presidency has once again captured the world's attention, reminiscent of his first term from 2017 to 2021.

3 mins

We must break free from our economic captivity

Bangladesh, a country of immense potential, now finds itself shackled by the iron grip of family-owned conglomerates.

2 mins

Perils of addictions

A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.

5 mins

US exit gives WHO chance to reform

Donald Trump's plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been met with dismay in the public health field.

4 mins

BSF Uncovers Banned Cough Syrup Stockpile in Iron Bunkers Ahead of Republic Day

In a major breakthrough just ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed three iron bunkers in Majdia, Krishnaganj, Nadia district, containing lakhs of bottles of banned cough syrup.

1 min

Arambagh MP Helps Needy Fill Forms at Duare Sarkar Camps

Arambagh MP Mitali Bag personally reached out to people at a camp, motivating them to avail government schemes

1 min

Trinamul Leader Shot At, Critical in South 24-Parganas

A local Trinamul Congress leader was shot at from close range in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon at Nodakhali in West Bengal's South 24-Parganas district and his health condition is stated to be critical.

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WEF 2025: India grabs investment commitments worth over ₹20 lakh cr

In a clear show of its economic strength amid geopolitical uncertainties, India bagged investment commitments worth more than Rs 20 lakh crore at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos this week.

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Eventful week for Indian stock markets

The overall sentiment remained weak as Nifty slipped for the third consecutive week

1 min

Cottage creates market for artisans & weavers

The Central Cottage Industries Corporation has been marketing creations of artisans and weavers worldwide. It recently participated in the \"Corporate Gift show\" organised by Messe Frankfurt (Mumbai) from 23 to 25 January 2025 and received awesome response from Buyers seeking authentic Handicraft and Handloom products.

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NCC cadets are India's assets, says Rainath at R-Day camp

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted NCC cadets to strive hard to realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, describing them as the assets of India.

1 min

IDFC FIRST Bank Q3 FY25 PAT at ₹339 crore

IDFC FIRST Bank has reported a strong financial performance for Q3 FY25, with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 339 crore and a 15% YoY increase in core operating profit.

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HPCL reports standalone revenue from operations of ₹1,18,936 crore during 3Q FY25

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has reported Standalone Revenue from Operations of 1,18,936 crore during 3Q FY25 (1,18,443 crore during 3QFY24). The Company's Standalone Profit after Tax (PAT) during the quarter is 3,023 crore ( 529 crore during 3QFY24).

1 min

E Railway GM inaugurates free eye check up, hearing evaluation camp at Sealdah

Milind Deouskar, General Manager of Eastern Railway, inaugurated a free eye checkup and hearing evaluation camp held at Sealdah Crew Lobby on January 22, 2025 organised by Eastern Railway under the auspices of Rotary Club, Calcutta, New Alipore in collaboration with Renuka Eye Foundation and Calcutta Hearing Clinic.

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ICICI Bank's Q3 FY25 net profit rises by 14.8 pc

ICICI Bank reported a 14.8% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in net profit to Rs 11,792 crore in the quarter-ended December (Q3FY25), due to steady growth in net interest income (NII) and a robust increase in non-interest income, according to an official release.

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2 New IPOs to Hit Market Next Week, Six Listings Awaited

Two new initial public offerings (IPOs) will open for investors next week -- one mainboard and the other an SME public issue.

1 min

Trump Appoints 2 PIOs as Special Assistants

President Donald Trump has appointed two Indian Americans as his special assistants dealing with national security and personnel matters.

1 min

Pakistan Court Sentences Four to Death for Blasphemy

A Pakistani court Saturday sentenced four people to death for blasphemy, allegedly because they posted sacrilegious material on social media about Islamic religious figures and the Quran.

1 min

4 Israeli Female Soldiers, 200 Palestinians Freed

It Was the Second Such Exchange Between Israel and Hamas Since a Ceasefire Began in the Gaza Strip Last Weekend

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Vladimir Putin Says Russia Prepared for Talks on Ukraine Issue

Moscow is open to talks on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

1 min

Mexico Refuses US Military Flight Deporting Migrants

Mexico refused a request from President Donald Trump's administration to allow a U.S. military aircraft deporting migrants to land in the country, a U.S. official and a Mexican official said.

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as Donald Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote

The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

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South Korea: Prosecutors Make Another Request for Extension of Yoon's Arrest After Court's Denial

Prosecutors on Saturday made another request to extend South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention beyond its initial period for a probe over his botched martial law attempt last month, after a Seoul court rejected its earlier request the previous day.

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Bangladeshi Media Slams Yunus Govt for Keeping Border Guard Chief's India Visit Secret

The 17-21 Feb meeting is scheduled amid rising border tensions, particularly following recent clashes in Sukhdevpur in Bengal's Malda district

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Iran dismisses Israel's claim of arms smuggling to Lebanon

Iran's envoy to the United Nations (UN) has strongly rejected Israel's claim that Tehran is smuggling advanced weaponry systems to Lebanon in violation of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution, describing the accusation as \"baseless and incorrect.\"

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Intensified DRC fighting displaces 35,000 civilians, injures 9 peacekeepers: UN

Intensified fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has triggered significant new displacement of civilians and injured nine peacekeepers, a UN spokesman said.

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Women's HIL: Soorma Club, Warriors set for inaugural final

After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash in the first-ever final of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here on Sunday.

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ISL: Mumbai City FC aim to stay in contention for playoffs

Mumbai City FC will want to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs while Mohammedan Sporting will be desperate to get off the bottom of the points table when the teams meet at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday.

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Krittwika keeps Gujarat flag flying high, enters quarters

Seasoned paddler Krittwika Sinha Roy of Gujarat pipped sixth seed Reeth Rishya of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) 3-2 in a high-octane pre-quarter final encounter of the UTT 86th Senior National Inter-State Table Tennis Championships 2024 being played at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium from 19 to 26 January.

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FC Goa Beat Chennaiyin FC, Close Gap With Top-Placed Mohun Bagan

FC Goa defeated Chennaiyin FC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday evening to close the gap with league leaders and defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table.

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Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir beat Mumbai by five wickets after a decade

Northern outfit produces impressive performance to create history by stunning the defending champions

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I-League: Namdhari FC ride Haokip brace to defeat Shillong Lajong 5-2

Powered by Peter Haokip's brace, Namdhari FC's formidable form continued as they thrashed Shillong Lajong FC 5-2 in a high-scoring I-League 2024-25 encounter at Namdhari Stadium on Saturday.

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Rohit named captain of T20I Team of the Year

India's ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named captain of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

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Oz Open: Madison upsets Sabalenka in women's final

Madison Keys has finally claimed her long-awaited Grand Slam title, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the 2025 Australian Open women's singles title.

1 min

Tilak Varma shines as India defeat England in a thriller

Young batter smashes 72 off 55 as hosts take 2-0 lead in T20I series

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Arshdeep is ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of 2024

Left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh was on Saturday crowned the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, capping a spectacular year in the shortest format. He pipped the challenge from Travis Head, Babar Azam and Sikandar Raza to take the honour.

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And what if she was?

A group of patriots had gathered to commemorate the 78th Day of Indian independence.

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Echoes of Partition

y the river Icchamati, where history divides and unites, the remnants of the Taki Zamindari House stand as a testament to a bygone era.

6 mins

Ramachandra Guha Addresses Environmentalism for the 'Poor' Country

Can the poor people of India think about environmental conservation, or is it just an intellectual exercise of the Euro-American agencies?

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Ignoring environmental factors and excluding indigenous knowledge is fuelling recurring disasters: Amitav Ghosh

Amitav Ghosh is one of the most celebrated contemporary authors, renowned for his deeply insightful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of history, culture, colonialism, climate change and the interconnectedness of human and natural worlds.

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