The Statesman Kolkata - February 01, 2025

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February 01, 2025

PM hails Budget session as first since 2014 to be devoid of foreign interference

In a veiled attack on the Opposition and forces outside the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is perhaps the first Parliament session since 2014 when he assumed office that there has been no attempt to create disturbances by foreign sources just before the session.

1 min

India, USA working on PM's visit to Washington

India on Friday confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington soon for talks with US President Donald Trump on a range of bilateral issues and global developments.

1 min

Economic Survey Projects Real GDP Growth for FY26 at 6.3-6.8 Per Cent

Sustained growth of 8 pc a year needed for at least a decade to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat@2047, says survey

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Kohli fails on domestic pitch too; heartbroken fans leave stadium

The excitement around star batter Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket lasted a mere 15 deliveries as the former India captain was dismissed for a forgettable 6, with Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan sending his stump cartwheeling early in the innings.

1 min

India will soon become world's third largest economy

Laying out her government's vision for the country's future, President Droupadi Murmu Friday said India would soon become the third largest economy in the world.

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Unacceptable: Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sonia, Rahul's remarks on President

The Rashtrapati Bhavan, on Friday, reacted sharply to the remarks made by Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu's speech on the opening day of the Budget Session of Parliament, saying the comments clearly \"hurt the dignity of the high office and therefore are unacceptable\".

1 min

Cooch Behar: Border tensions escalate as BSF blocks illegal construction by Bangladeshis

Tension along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar is on the rise as both Indian villagers and Bangladeshi nationals engage in construction activities near the zero line.

1 min

Governor Hints at Taking Up R.G. Kar Case With Amit Shah

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose might take up the complaints of the parents of the victim in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case regarding the entire line of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

1 min

Complaints Against West Bengal Medical Council on Illegal Honorarium Payment

The West Bengal Medical Council is facing criticism from representatives of the medical fraternity on various issues.

1 min

Woman fatally attacked near EM Bypass, 3 held

A woman was stabbed near a tea stall by the EM Bypass on Thursday evening.

1 min

Health dept missive to MSVPs and CMOHs against use of medicines made by Pharma Impex

A couple of days after the state health department directed the Pharma Impex Laboratories, a drug manufacturing unit in Baruipur of South 24-Parganas district, on 29 January to stop production of all categories of medicines, the Central Medical Stores (CMS) on Friday asked all medical superintendents cum vice principals (MSVPs) of all medical colleges and hospitals and chief medical officers of health (CMOHs) across the West Bengal not to use all the items procured from the company for patients.

1 min

SBI Supports Sustainable Energy Initiative at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar

State Bank of India as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, has undertaken the installation of solar panels at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar.

1 min

I Have No Hope Or Expectations From Union Budget: Abhishek

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addressed the media outside Kolkata Airport before flying to Delhi ahead of Parliament's Budget Session.

2 mins

For Rafi fans this calendar is straight from 'heart'

The calendar features 12 rare photographs of Mohammad Rafi in his best moods, including a conversation with Kishore Kumar and a photo of him playing the tabla.

1 min

Mismanagement led to stampede at Kumbh Mela: Chandrima Bhattacharya

At the instructions of the chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the mahila Trinamul Congress members have gathered together in all the districts to discuss steps to be taken to further strengthen and establish coordination within the mahila TMC.

1 min

RG Kar financial scam: Framing of charges against accused on 4 Feb

After the process of framing of charges is done, the trial process in the matter will begin at the same court

1 min

War of Words Breaks Out Between KCR and CM Revanth Reddy

Former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao, who had been lying low for quite some time, sounded a warning for the Congress government led by Revanth Reddy on Friday, exhorting his party leaders and activists to be ready for a direct action.

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Chennithala Urges Kerala Guv Not To Grant Remission To Murder Convict Sherin

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday wrote to Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, asking him not to commute the sentence of Sherin, the prime convict in the Bhaskara Karanavar murder case.

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First case of GBS in TG reported

In the first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) reported in Telangana, a 25-year-old woman from Siddipet has been admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad with similar symptoms.

1 min

Cong hates poor: PM slams Sonia, Rahul's remarks on Prez's address

Prime Minister Modi said that 'royal family' of the grand old party insulted a tribal woman

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Elected members must resign, face people's mandate again if they switch sides: Kerala High Court

In a potent observation, the Kerala High Court on Friday noted that if elected representatives want to change their political affiliation, they must resign and face the mandate of the people again.

1 min

Karnataka Passes Order to Implement SC Directive for Patient's Right to Die with Dignity

The Karnataka government passed an order on Friday to implement the Supreme Court's directive on the right to die with dignity for terminally ill patients.

1 min

Unlocking Potential

India's demographic dividend – a young and expanding workforce – has long been touted as its greatest economic strength.

2 mins

The Decadal Tenure as a Tool for Judicial Transformation

The Constitution of Bhutan equips the judiciary to foster transformative justice.

2 mins

Neo-liberal

Higher Education - in contrast to elementary/higher secondary education - is not meant to be a major vehicle for achieving the goal of social justice, since social injustice is an outcome of a complex interplay of many societal forces such as political economy, history, culture, politics and religion. Secondly, any attempt at grafting a small group of low intellectual calibre has often been a major cause of tremendous tension and stress among the students of weak merit.

6 mins

Four years of peace'

Promod Boro, once a prominent student leader, now serves as the chief executive member of the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC).

4 mins

Trump's options in Greenland

US President Donald Trump has bent diplomacy full circle. He has reversed interstate relations to a pre-Westphalian age.

3 mins

Economic Survey: Health Spending Rose From 29.0 To 48.0 Pc Between 2015-2022

India's economic growth strategy emphasises inclusivity and welfare for all its citizens, says the survey

2 mins

Economic Survey: Mental health of youth will drive future economy

Lifestyle choices, workplace culture and family situations are critical for productivity and if India's economic ambitions are to be met, immediate attention must be given to lifestyle choices that are often made during childhood/youth, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

1 min

Education, Human Capital Foundational Pillars for Development: Eco Survey

Education and human capital development are among the foundational pillars of development of India and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) is built upon this principle, said the Economic Survey 2025.

1 min

Trump Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Coming Saturday, and He's Deciding Whether to Tax Their Oil

President Donald Trump said his 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he's still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

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Trump Critiques Biden Administration, DEI Policies After Aircraft Collision

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet collided on Wednesday night with an Army helicopter while landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just across the river from Washington, D.C.

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Trump's FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no 'enemies list' and won't seek retribution

Kash Patel (photo), President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an \"enemies list\" and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president's adversaries or launch investigations for political purposes.

1 min

Rapturous Welcome for Freed Palestinian Prisoners in Ramallah

Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources.

1 min

Rajnath Singh Urges Chartered Accountants To Evolve As Strategic Advisors And Innovators

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday urged Chartered Accountants (CAs) to redefine their roles in the rapidly changing, tech-driven landscape, emphasising the need for them to evolve into strategic advisors, ethical guardians, and innovators.

1 min

Banks need to be cautious of stock markets: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey 2025 said there is a need to be cautious regarding developments in the Indian and global stock markets.

1 min

Economic Survey: Govt's expenditure on social services has risen

The government's focus on empowering citizens through education, healthcare, skill development, and social infrastructure development has seen significant progress, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Agricultural income grew at 5.23 per cent annually over past decade: Economic Survey

Agricultural income has increased at 5.23 per cent annually over the past decade, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

2 mins

Economic Survey Stresses Private Sector's Role in Infra Development

India needs a continued step-up of investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth

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Stock Market Closes Higher a Day Before Union Budget

The stock market closed higher on Friday, a day before the announcement of the Budget, for the fourth consecutive session.

1 min

Economic Survey Highlights Challenges in Regulatory Environment for MSMEs

The Economic Survey 2025 has highlighted challenges in the regulatory environment for the MSMEs.

1 min

Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar to spearhead India's challenge

Star tennis players Mukund Sasikumar and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead India's challenge in the men's singles matches for their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs tie against Togo, scheduled to be played at DLTA Complex on 1-2 February.

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Rain stalls Australian victory push in Galle

After dominating the first two and a half days of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, Australia found itself battling an unexpected adversary—Galle's unpredictable sub-tropical weather.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No captains' meet, official photoshoot ahead of tourney

In a departure from tradition, the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will not feature the captains' meet and official photoshoot, a practice typically held in the host country ahead of major ICC tournaments.

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Women's U-19 T20 WC: India beat England; will face SA in final

Defending champions India rode a clinical all-round performance in the second semi-final against England to secure their entry into the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup final.

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Dominant India Overpower England in Fourth T20I to Secure Series Victory

Hosts dominate with both bat and ball to defeat visitors by 15 runs and take an unassailable 3-1 series lead

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From a gentle breeze to a ured and textured portrayal le and its time SAL ink raging storm

Indu could be any young girl today, who finds her wings clipped and her dreams crushed by the expectations of her loving family, caring friends, and, of course, a society ostensibly reigning in her free spirit for her own good but really perpetuating decades of oppressive practices that have spelt the death of possibilities from taking flight since time immemorial.

4 mins

A Riotous Ride Through Politics, Power and the Price of Ambition

Conversations about how difficult it is to write a satire may likely centre on the fine line between sharp wit and didacticism.

4 mins

Artificial intelligence: Harmless by design, transformative or dangerous through human action

Artificial Intelligence (AI), often a subject of fascination, speculation, and fear, is not inherently dangerous. It is, rather, a potent tool that can either enhance human potential or become a source of unintended harm, depending entirely on how it is wielded.

4 mins

A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater - here's what you need to know

As the winter days slowly reside and we dread the arrival of the hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off.

3 mins

Remembering Auschwitz: 80 years on

Public memory is an ephemeral edifice of all that has transpired.

3 mins

Ghost kitchens: The invisible revolution in food delivery

Ghost kitchens, often called cloud kitchens, virtual kitchens, or dark kitchens, are transforming the food industry in pretty profound ways. These unrecognizable kitchens have dramatically changed the restaurant model by moving toward food delivery with an abandonment of the physical need for restaurants and front-of-house experiences. An escalating demand of consumers in the food delivery has given tremendous request on its delivery-focused companies.

2 mins

India's Inevitability in Leading Climate Finance Governance for the Global South

As the adverse consequences of climate change intensify, the Global South countries bear a disproportionate burden despite minimal contribution to global emissions.

4 mins

GO YO YO

In my excitement at the worldwide success of Indian IT engineers, I predicted to a friend many years ago that the next major global import from India would be Bollywood music.

5 mins

Promoting Child Art

“Draw at least a few lines every single day to practise artistic excellence”, said acclaimed artist Mihir Koyal at the closing ceremony of the three-day Children’s Art Exhibition, an innovative initiative of COG India Art Foundation

1 min

Aparna Sen's Paromitar ek din turned 25 this month, and not aged too well

A lot of us Aparna Sen's aficionados think the best of Aparna Sen's filmmaking skills came in the earlier phase: her debut 36 Chowringhee Lane remains the towerhouse of her stormy oeuvre.

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