The Statesman Kolkata - January 30, 2025

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January 30, 2025

ISRO launches 100th satellite NVS-02 from Sriharikota

In a historic feat, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday announced its 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

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Supreme Court strikes down domicile-based reservations in PG medical admissions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate medical courses are impermissible, and declared them unconstitutional for being violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, guaranteeing equality before law.

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AAP-Da's boat will sink in Yamuna in the Assembly polls: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over his charge that the BJP-led Haryana government had 'poisoned' the Yamuna's water, saying the 'AAP-da' is in panic fearing a humiliating defeat in the Assembly elections in Delhi.

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30 Pilgrims Lose Lives in Mahakumbh Stampede

Early morning surge on Akhara Marg leads to tragedy; 60 injured

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Mahakumbh stampede: Chief Minister Mamata condoles deaths

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, expressed her condolences over the unfortunate deaths in the stampede at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh earlier in the day.

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Violation of norms on imported tea threatens Indian tea industry: TAI

A major discrepancy between the tea import figures published by the Tea Board of India and the actual volume of imports has raised serious concerns in the industry, according to Sandeep Singhania, president of the Tea Association of India (TAI).

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Tea Board Sets 2025 Plucking and Making Timeline

Tea Board of India has announced that tea plucking and manufacturing for the 2025 cropping season will commence only after winter dormancy ends, allowing tea bushes to sprout fresh buds.

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Kumbh Mela disaster: Leaders blame Yogi, Modi governments

The Communist Party of India has criticised the Kumbh Mela for its mismanagement, accusing authorities of prioritising financial gain over public safety, resulting in people being displaced and dying

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Calcutta HC seeks report on 'threat culture' at RG Kar Hospital

A single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, sought a report from the state-run R G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata on the allegations of \"threat culture\" prevailing at the premium medical institute of the state.

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Two arrested for assault on doctor at M R Bangur

Two persons were arrested on Tuesday night on charge of allegedly assaulting an on-duty doctor at the staterun M R Bangur Hospital in the Tollygunge area. Police are also looking for several other persons who were involved in the incident.

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Sebaashray: 9,355 people visit camps on 27th day

The Sebaashray camps, which enters their 27th day, today, have witnessed the presence of 4,94,425 people so far.

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Publisher looks east to expand

Children's Book Trust, a New Delhi-based publisher for children's books, are now finding new arenas for growth.

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Accountants discuss evolving financial landscape at annual meet

The 41st annual conference of the Accountants' Library, one of the most prestigious gatherings of accounting professionals in India, held a two-day conference at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Bhasha Bhawan, National Library, Kolkata.

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City celebrates Chinese New Year with delectable delicacies

Chinese New Year celebrations in Kolkata are a vibrant blend of local and Chinese tradition.

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West Bengal Commission for Women's pavilion launched at book fair

The stall by the West Bengal Commission for Women at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair was inaugurated today, where the officials highlighted their upcoming activities and initiatives during the book fair days.

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ER Working on Installation of FOBs at 27 Key Stations

In a move to improve safety, the Eastern Railway is actively working on the installation of foot-over bridges (FOBs) at 27 key stations in the Asansol division.

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One more GBS death in city hospital

Two days before the Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) death reported in the state-run NRS Medical College and Hospital on Monday, a 10-year-old boy also died of the autoimmune disease on Sunday in another government hospital, BC Roy Post Graduate Institute of Paediatric Science (popularly known as BC Roy Memorial Hospital for Children) at Beliaghata in the city.

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In her new book Mamata blames Cong for BJP's success in 2024 LS polls

The book says that despite the Trinamul Congress's efforts, the opposition INDIA bloc was unable to achieve electoral success due to Congress's failure

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Kannur ex-ADM's wife approaches HC division bench seeking CBI probe

Former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu's wife, Manjusha, has filed an appeal before the division bench against the single bench order rejecting her plea for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of her husband, who was found hanging at his official quarters on 15 October, 2024.

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DMK to press for 'Code of Conduct for Governors' till the office is abolished

With the Raj Bhavans increasingly becoming politicised, the DMK MPs would highlight in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament the need for a 'Code of Conduct' for Governors and a time frame for granting assent for Bills passed by the State Legislatures, till the gubernatorial office is abolished.

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Protest Against Minister Over Drowning Incident

The deceased's body was retrieved from the lake Tuesday evening following a 48-hour search

1 min

Telangana Completes Caste Census

The final report for the Telangana Caste Census will be submitted to the Cabinet subcommittee on 2 February.

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Congress-ally ML leader sparks controversy, says 'men and women not equal'

Congress-ally Indian Union Muslim League's (IUML) state general secretary P M A Salam has sparked a controversy by stating that gender equality was \"a misbelief\" and anyone claiming that is only closing their eyes to make it dark.

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Unidentified killer disease showing signs of mitigation in Rajouri village

Showing encouraging mitigation signs, no new illness case has been reported among the residents of health crisis-hit Badhal village since 24 January while the Rajouri district administration, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, is continuing with the intensive preventive care for their well being.

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JPC on Waqf adopts draft report and amended revised bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf on Wednesday adopted its draft report and an amended revised bill, amidst strong opposition and dissent from several members.

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MP CM Yadav Meets Japanese Minister

On Wednesday, the second day of his Japan tour, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met Japan's Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hisashi Matsumoto.

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Bihar BJP leaders express grief over Mahakumbh stampede, urge people to stay calm

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the Prayagraj Mahakumbh stampede incident and appealed to people to stay calm and not to pay attention to rumours.

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Apex court: Domicile-based reservation in PG medical admission unconstitutional

In an important ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate medical courses (PG medical courses) are impermissible, and declared them unconstitutional for being violative of Article 14 of the Constitution—guaranteeing equality before law.

1 min

SC seeks data on criminal cases filed over triple talaq

The Centre had earlier stated that the state could resort to criminal law to preserve the sanctity of marriage

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One Maoist killed, two INSAS rifles recovered in Jharkhand's Keda Veer Jungle encounter

In an encounter between security forces and Maoists early today, one Maoist was killed and another injured in the Keda Veer Jungle of West Singhbhum in Jharkhand.

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Strategic Ties

The call on Monday between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a T clear signal of the strategic importance of US-India relations.

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Bright prospects beckon for China-Europe ties

In a speech he delivered at this year's World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos last week, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, reiterated China's support for economic globalization, and its resolve to continue to uphold multilateralism.

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Justice Or Judgment?

The cases of Greeshma, Sanjay Roy et cetera compel us to confront uncomfortable truths about the nature of justice in India. Is it fair, consistent, and equitable? Does it uphold the dignity of all individuals, or does it bend to societal pressures, prejudices and structural inequalities? Until these questions are addressed, capital punishment will remain a blemish on the nation's conscience – a relic of retributive justice that has little place in progressive perspectives

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Privatisation U-Turn

In a significant departure from its earlier policy focus, the Union government is stepping back from aggressive privatisation efforts and is instead investing heavily in reviving ailing state-run enterprises.

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'Slowdown structural, not cyclical'

This is an exciting time for people as budgets always create a buzz, particularly around taxation, but there are broader aspects such as fiscal deficit management, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties. These are crucial for sustaining economic momentum and financial stability.

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What Pakistan can learn from Gandhi

Seventy-seven years ago on 30 January 1948, a right-wing militant assassinated M.K. Gandhi in retaliation for his solidarity with Muslim victims of post-partition riots.

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Akhilesh, Mayawati condole loss of lives in Mahakumbh stampede

Leaders cutting across party lines on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives during a stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, and appealed to the state government to provide adequate treatment to the injured.

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Covert attempt to help militants regroup in North-East: Assam CM

The CM was speaking in Kokrajhar on the sidelines of the commemoration of completion of five years of the Bodo Peace Accord

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The Discovery Of Brutal Mass Graves In Syria Reveals Assad's Legacy Of Horror

The charred remains of at least 26 victims of the Bashar Assad government were located Tuesday by Syrian civil defense workers in two separate basements in rural Damascus.

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First Deportees Land in Colombia from US

Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes with migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in the country's capital Bogota, Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.

1 min

M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo

Rwanda's President calls for ceasefire, addressing root causes of conflict

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Israeli Prime Minister to Visit US for Discussion on Gaza Truce Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office.

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India Needs to Change Fiscal, Monetary Policy to Achieve 6.4 Per Cent GDP in 2025: Moody's

Moody's Analytics on Wednesday said India needs to change its fiscal and monetary policy to achieve a 6.4 per cent GDP growth in 2025 amid a weak rupee, declining foreign investment and volatile inflation.

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Cabinet Approves Revision of Ethanol Procurement Price

The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of ethanol procurement price for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to facilitate the continued policy for the Government in providing price stability and remunerative prices for ethanol suppliers.

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Cabinet approves mineral mission to build resilient value chain for critical mineral resources

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs. 16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs. 18,000 crore by PSUs, etc.

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Tata Motors Reports Q3FY25 Net Profit of ₹5,451 Cr

Tata Motors Ltd has reported Q3FY25 profit at Rs 5,451 crore, which is a drop of 22.41 per cent compared to Rs 7,025 crore during the corresponding period of FY24, according to a company statement issued here on Wednesday.

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Maruti Suzuki Registers 12.6 Per Cent YoY Growth in Q3FY25; Reappoints Hisashi Takeuchi as MD & CEO

Automobile giant, Maruti Suzuki, recorded 12.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth to Rs 3,525 crore in the December quarter of financial year 2025 (Q3FY25).

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PAN Card Now to be Used by Information Utilities to Verify Users' Identity

PAN card has now been included on par with other officially valid documents for the use by information utilities to verify the identity of users.

1 min

Stock Market Closes on a Higher Note

At close, Sensex was up 654 points or 0.9 percent at 76,555 and Nifty was up 206 points or 0.9 percent at 23,163

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Odisha Attracts Investments Worth Over ₹16 Lakh Crore

The Utkarsh Odisha- Make in Odisha Conclave has been hailed as a monumental success, securing investments worth over Rs 16.73 lakh crore through 145 MoUs and investment proposals.

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Australia star Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record

Australia's modern-day great Steve Smith moved past cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Brian Lara and Mahela Jayawardene in the tally of most Test hundreds by a player.

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Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohlias Delhi's knockouts chances hang byathread

Team India star to appear in domestic cricket after more than a decade

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Harvinder changes fate to become para sports icon

Harvinder Singh, the Paris Paralympics gold medallist para archer, who was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, disclosed that he had quit archery three years after taking up the sport but made a comeback following his coach's advice, which involved changing his event from compound to recurve archery.

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