The Statesman Kolkata - January 29, 2025

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January 29, 2025

ISRO Ready for 100th Launch from Sriharikota

ISRO is ready to make its 100th rocket launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on 29 January.

1 min

India Leading Way as World Shifts Towards Sustainability: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised on sustainability, a green future and building a robust supply and value chain to overcome global volatility.

1 min

ECI Asks Kejriwal To Substantiate 'Water Supply Poisoning' Claim

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued notice to former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the wake of complaints filed by the BJP and Congress over his remarks on \"poisoning\" of Delhi's water supply.

1 min

India Lodges Strong Protest With Lanka

After Sri Lankan Navy opened fire on Indian fishermen, injuring two

2 mins

Chief Minister Mamata Inaugurates 48th Kolkata International Book Fair

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 48th edition of the Kolkata International Book Fair (KIBF) and said in the digital age it is absolutely necessary to enhance our love for books.

1 min

Can be treated at private hospital at own cost

The CBI Special Court on Tuesday approved the jailed ex-education minister Partha Chatterjee to get admitted to a private hospital if he wants but he would have to pay the treatment costs from his own pocket.

1 min

Two Labourers Die During CBM Exploration Near Durgapur

Two contractual labourers died during the exploration of coal bed methane gas by a multinational oil & gas giant beside a small river about 10 km from Durgapur town this morning.

1 min

RG Kar scam: Govt nod for framing charges against Sandip Ghosh

CBI submitted a progress report of the investigation in a sealed envelope to Cal High Court

1 min

Mayor slams BJP for neglecting growth of Dabgram areas

Siliguri mayor Gautam Deb launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Dabgram II gram panchayat, the local MLA and the Jalpaiguri MP, accusing them of neglecting development in areas under the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) that fall within Jalpaiguri district.

1 min

Trinamul Meeting in February on Assembly Polls

The meeting might outline the blueprint of how to counter negative propaganda against the party and government

1 min

Braithwaite's inspection

CWC visited Braithwaite & Co. Limited (BCL) on Monday.

1 min

Priyanka Gandhi faces black flag protest in Wayanad

A group of CPI(M) activists waved black flags at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday at Kaniyaram near Mananthavady when she visited the family of a woman killed by a tiger last week.

1 min

BRS Files Complaint Against T'gana CM Revanth Reddy

BRS leader & ex-IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar submitted a complaint against him

1 min

India, Indonesia Renew Maritime Co-op MoU for 3 More Years

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for an additional three years.

1 min

SC seeks Centre's response to Muslim woman's plea to be governed by Succession Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central government to respond to a plea by a Kerala-based non-believing Muslim woman seeking a declaration that in the matters of inheritance, a person who does not want to be governed by the Muslim Personal Law (Sharia Law) must be allowed to be governed by the country's secular law - the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

2 mins

Disproportionate assets case accused arrested in MP

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Police arrested a former MP Transport Department Constable outside the Bhopal Court premises on Tuesday, minutes before he was to appear in the court to surrender.

1 min

Nobody has demanded my resignation: Munde after meeting Fadnavis

Pressure on the Maharashtra Food & Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde to resign in the Beed case has increased as anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania met the state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday.

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Saif Ali Khan attack: Police say they have 'strong' evidence against accused

The Maharashtra police on Tuesday said they have \"strong\" evidence against the arrested accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, even as they stated that a facial recognition test would be conducted to match the identity of the accused in police custody with the one captured in the CCTV footage recovered from the actor's residential complex.

1 min

WAVES Summit to Provide New Global Identity: Modi

PM underscored the immense potential of such initiatives to harness India's vast pool of creative talent

2 mins

Dalit, Muslim leaders join Congress ahead of assembly polls in Bihar

Ahead of assembly polls in Bihar, the Congress party got a boost as several prominent politicians and social workers joined the grand old party in the presence of the party's senior leader Pawan Khera and Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee President Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Tuesday.

1 min

Budget Imperatives

The current economic landscape in India presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring a delicate balance between growth-oriented policies and inclusive development. A comprehensive approach to economic governance could involve reassessing tax structures, promoting innovation across sectors, and strengthening regional economic cooperation both at home and abroad. Additionally, our policymakers must remain vigilant about global economic trends

5 mins

Maritime Resolve

The growing maritime partnership between India and Indonesia reflects a broader regional alignment to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.

4 mins

UNDP looks forward to addressing most pressing challenges with Viet Nam in new development phase

For over four decades, UNDP has supported Viet Nam in the achievement of its national development goals.

2 mins

Thai same-sex marriages open a door

January 23 was a historic day for Thailand and Southeast Asia. As a result of the new Thai law amending the longstanding Thai Civil and Commercial Code (taking effect 120 days after its royal promulgation in the final months of 2024), same-sex couples are able to register their marriage and enjoy full rights and duties as spouses without gender discrimination.

4 mins

Emergency on Roads That Must Be Tackled

Almost every day, we read news about ghastly and fatal crashes on the roads across the country.

4 mins

Congress questions BJP govt over steps announced to normalize relations with China

The Congress on Tuesday questioned the steps announced yesterday by the Ministry of External Affairs like the agreement on the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights with China, saying the Narendra Modi-led government has not yet satisfactorily explained to the country why this is the right time to normalize relations with Beijing.

1 min

Indonesia Honours Its Indian Heritage: Yogi

He also noted that the Indonesian President's name is inspired by Sanskrit

1 min

Congo's forces try to slow rebels

Congo's security forces were fighting on Tuesday against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation of a decadeslong conflict.

1 min

Trump suspends aid to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has announced cancellation of aid to Pakistan temporarily, ceasing several development projects funded by the United States and forcing the government of Pakistan to contemplate the repercussions of a halt in the American funding.

1 min

DeepSeek: Chinese AI firm up-ends stock markets, fuels debate on US-China race in AI

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.

2 mins

Trump Signs Order That Likely Sets in Motion Future Ban on Trans Troops

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops, likely setting in motion a future ban on their military service.

1 min

Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza After 15 Months of War

Many saw their return as an act of steadfastness after Israel's devastating military campaign

2 mins

Serbian Prime Minister Resigns and Appeals for Calm as Anti-Corruption Protests Grow

Serbia's populist Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said Tuesday he is stepping down following weeks of massive anti-corruption protests over the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy in November.

1 min

SME IPOs outperform larger counterparts in 2024, delivering 45pc returns, compared to 30pc for traditional IPOs

In 2024, the Indian SME IPO landscape has experienced significant growth, with numerous companies entering the market, capturing investor attention, the healthcare sector being one of them.

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Supply of affordable houses witnesses crisis in top nine cities

Top nine cities in India, where majority of Indians migrate for jobs, is staring at a housing crisis as the supply of homes in the affordable and mid-income category has dipped by 36% in the last two years, data from the real estate data analytics firm PropEquity said on Tuesday.

1 min

Market snaps two-day losing streak, led by auto

During the day, Sensex surged 1,146.79 points or 1.52 pc to hit a high of 76,512.96

2 mins

India Unveils WAVES Initiative to Position Itself as Global Capital of Creative Economy

In a significant move ahead of the highly anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched a series of groundbreaking initiatives at the National Media Centre here.

1 min

UPI contribution to digital payments spikes over double in five years: RBI

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) contribution cumulatively to the digital payments ecosystem more than doubled in five years, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.

1 min

Piyush Goyal Co-chairs 11th Session of India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal co-chaired the 11th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with his Omani counterpart, Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, during his visit to the Middle East country from 27-28 January.

1 min

Bumrah Receives Sir Garfield Sobers Award

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards, recognising his extraordinary 2024, in which he dominated opponents in the longest as well as the shortest format of the game.

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