The Statesman Kolkata - February 04, 2025

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February 04, 2025

Rahul Criticises PM On China, Jobs, Economy

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Monday drew serious objections from the ruling side when he spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invite to the US President's inaugural ceremony and about the presence of Chinese troops in India.

1 min

Sonia Gandhi Faces Privilege Motion Over Remark on President

A group of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday moved a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, alleging use of \"derogatory and slanderous words\" to describe President Droupadi Murmu as she addressed a joint session of Parliament last week.

1 min

Ayodhya Sets Record as Over 1 Crore Devotees Visit Holy City Since 26 Jan

Ayodhya has set a new record with over one crore devotees visiting the holy city between January 26 and Basant Panchami (February 3).

2 mins

Putin's Key Aide Meets President Murmu and VP Dhankhar

Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav Volodin, a close aide of President Vladimir Putin, on Monday held talks with President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on a range of issues.

1 min

Mahakumbh stampede rocks Parliament

The Opposition raised a storm in both the houses of Parliament on Monday demanding a discussion on the recent Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.

1 min

High-octane campaign for Delhi polls ends

BJP, AAP, Cong leaders reached out to voters participating in public meetings & roadshows

2 mins

PM Accuses AAP Govt of Prioritising Its Image Over Future of Students

Ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students here and lambasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi over its education policy, accusing it of prioritising its image over the future of students.

1 min

TMC MP Raises Issue of Labour Deaths in Parliament

Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday took up the topic of labour deaths in the country at the Parliament.

1 min

SBI Lodges FIR for Fraud Worth ₹1 Cr Plus

The State Bank of India has lodged a FIR at Faridpur police station under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) alleging that some people have cheated by taking a personal loan of Rs 1.3 crore plus from its branch by submitting fake documents.

1 min

TMC, Congress call to resist Bhagwat's Hindutva push

As Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat prepares for a 10-day long visit to West Bengal, political storm have escalated, with the Trinamul Congress (TMC) and the Congress strongly opposing what they call the RSS and BJP's \"saffronisation\" politics and call for resistance against \"fundamental politics\" of Sangh chief Bhagwat.

1 min

Swamiji's book banned by British govt sees light of day

Swami Vivekananda - The Socialist, which was banned by the British government has been reprinted almost after a century.

2 mins

Sebaashray Completes a Month, 5.5L Beneficiaries

The initiative also facilitated life-changing cochlear implant surgeries for two individuals

2 mins

Constitution as theme

Ballygunge Science College celebrated Saraswati Puja at its campus like previous years on Sunday and Monday.

1 min

SBIHM Organises Bakery Festival

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management (SBIHM) organised a first-of-its-kind Bakery Festival in Kolkata.

1 min

West Bengal allocated ₹13,955 crore under railway budget

Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed that an allocation of Rs 13,955 crore has been provided for West Bengal under Railway Budget 2025.

1 min

Dense fog disrupts flights again at airport, hardship for passengers

Dense fog today enveloped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata, causing significant disruptions in flight operations.

1 min

Tech students develop 3D printed Saraswati idol

A 3D printed Saraswati idol, using the expertise of the computer-aided design software has been created by the National Institute of Technology, a deemed tech-varsity here, which, the authorities claimed, was the first ever initiative in the world.

1 min

Manual scavenging deaths: KMC contractor arrested

The police will investigate why the individual exploited the poverty and ignorance of three men about the risks associated with scavenging and manual cleaning drain pipes

2 mins

Bagha Jatin tilted building: Engineer arrested from Haryana

In another major development, police have arrested the head of the engineering firm responsible for stabilising the dangerously tilting apartment complex in Bagha Jatin.

1 min

SC declines to hear plea seeking recall of TN Governor RN Ravi

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Secretary of the President of India and others to recall Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who walked out without delivering his customary address to the Legislative assembly on January 6.

2 mins

Landed in 'parchi' row, Raj Minister Avinash Gehlot pleads innocence

Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot landed in an embarrassing row following a 3-4 second short video that went viral on social media platforms since Sunday.

1 min

PM Modi Congratulates Chandrika Tandon on Winning the Grammy Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian-American musician Chandrika Tandon on winning the Grammy award for her album 'Triveni' and also commended her passion towards Indian culture and accomplishments as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and musician.

1 min

Kavitha questions caste census data

Ahead of the short discussion in the Telangana Assembly over the just-concluded caste census report, BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has raised doubts over the veracity of the data collated through the survey.

1 min

SC seeks Centre, ECI response on plea against poll rules amendment

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a fresh plea by an RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj challenging an amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961, which restricts people's right to access election-related records.

1 min

TN bypoll: Despite low-key campaign, DMK eyes a landslide in Erode

Despite a low-key campaign, which is very unusual, the ruling DMK is eyeing for a landslide in the 5 February bypoll for the Erode East Assembly constituency.

2 mins

JMM's 46th foundation day: Hemant Soren slams Centre, calls for Jharkhand's rights

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) marked its 46th Foundation Day with a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of exploiting the state's vast mineral wealth while failing to support its development.

1 min

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Patna on Wednesday

'The Prime Minister proposed the 'Make in India' programme, I think it was a good idea...'

1 min

Raj introduces new Bill in Assembly to curb unlawful religious conversions

Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar introduced a bill in the state assembly here on Monday for legislating on a stringent anti-conversion law for prohibiting unlawful and forcible religious conversions.

1 min

All complaints, amendments have been included, says Pal on Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Monday said the Opposition's statements regarding the panel meetings are entirely unnecessary adding that the report on the Bill will be presented in the Lok Sabha once Speaker Om Birla includes it in the agenda.

1 min

Reviving Agriculture

While nations like Israel allocate up to 5 percent of GDP to R&D, India's 0.6 percent investment severely limits agricultural advancements. AI-driven precision farming, smart irrigation, and sustainable inputs hold the key to unlocking India's agricultural potential. By prioritizing innovation, skill-based education, and efficient agri-input utilization, India can triple its agricultural GDP, secure global leadership, and fulfill its vision of becoming the world's top economy by 2047

5 mins

Fallout Escalates

The Union Budget 2025-26 sets out to address a range of economic challenges, from reviving growth to bolstering social welfare.

4 mins

Reliving the traumas of partition

Last week, the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature at Lahore University of Management Studies hosted a screening of the forthcoming documentary film, Buhay Khulay Rakhi (Keep the doors open).

4 mins

LAC tensions must end for better ties

Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing last week marking another step towards restoring normalcy between the two nations.

4 mins

Police Nab Culprits Involved in Rape & Murder of Dalit Woman in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh police have cracked the case of Dalit woman's rape and murder in Uttar Pradesh which had stirred a political storm before the key Milkipur bypoll slated to be held on February 5.

1 min

BSF ADG reviews security along Indo-Bangladesh border amid rising concerns over infiltration

Amid growing security concerns along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Additional Director General (ADG) of BSF Eastern Command, Kolkata, Ravi Gandhi has embarked on a three-day visit to review operational preparedness in Guwahati Frontier's area of responsibility.

1 min

SC Seeks Report on Tapes Alleging Manipur CM's Role in Violence

The Top Court Order Came on a Petition by the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights

2 mins

Tripura Objects to Bangladesh's Embankment Construction Along ‘Zero Line’

The Tripura Government has raised strong objections to Bangladesh's construction of embankments along the ‘zero line’ of the India-Bangladesh border, citing violations of border protocols and rising local unrest.

1 min

Assam, Manipur unite against drug menace: CM Biren Singh applauds Himanta Biswa Sarma's crackdown on poppy cultivation

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has lauded Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his firm stance against illegal poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in the state.

1 min

The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases

Arbel Yehoud is achingly close to freedom, but her face is a study of shadow and terror.

1 min

Ukrainian Troops Lose Ground With Fewer Fighters and Exposed Supply Lines

A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out—and time is running short.

1 min

Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé won album of the year for \"Cowboy Carter\" at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her—at last—the show's elusive top award.

1 min

Trump's Trade War Sparks Retaliation From Canada, Mexico

Canada initially ordered tariffs of 25 percent on American imports starting Tuesday

2 mins

South Korea: Criminal trial of indicted Yoon on insurrection charges to begin 20 February

The criminal trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his December 3 martial law imposition is set to begin later this month, legal sources said on Monday.

1 min

Veteran Indian Origin Global Banker Victor Menezes Passes Away at 77

Pune-born Victor J Menezes, one of the earliest India-origin CXOs to lead multinationals, passed away in Miami, Florida, in the United States, at the age of 77.

4 mins

Tax relief to boost financial savings, consumption for urban Indians: Goldman Sachs

Multinational investment banking company Goldman Sachs said that the mega tax relief provided for in Budget 2025 will help the urban consumers boost their net household financial savings, besides partly boosting their consumption.

1 min

Stock Market Falls After US President Trump Announces New Tariffs

Sensex traded within a range of 77260.37 and 76756.09, ultimately closing 0.41 per cent lower at 77505.96

2 mins

Coal Production Spikes in Jan, Strong Contribution From Captive, Commercial Mines

Total coal production during January 2025 spiked 4.38 percent to 104.43 MT, over 100.05 MT recorded during the corresponding period of the previous year, the Ministry of Coal said on Monday.

1 min

Production of key minerals including iron ore records robust growth in FY25

During the Financial Year 2024-25 (April-December), the production of some key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth.

1 min

ICC Accused of 'Corruption' Over Concussion Substitution Row

The debate over India's choice of Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I on Friday refused to die down with Chris Broad, one of the decorated International Cricket Council (ICC) match referees, alleging the International Cricket Council (ICC) of \"bias and corruption.\"

2 mins

Abhishek downplays competition with Gill, Jaiswal for T20I opening slot

Moments after slamming the second-fastest century for India in the fifth and final T20I against England in Mumbai on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma downplayed the competition for the opening slot between him, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

3 mins

Badminton Asia mixed team preparatory camp in Guwahati

The five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team championships to be played in Qingdao, China, from 11-16 February will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from 4-8 February.

1 min

'My father didn't like it at all': Kuldeep recalls secretly playing cricket

Punjab Kings' new addition to the squad, Kuldeep Sen, who joined the franchise in the IPL 2025 auction, is excited by the challenge and wants to make the season memorable for himself and the team.

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