The Statesman Kolkata - February 15, 2025

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February 15, 2025

RBI supersedes board of directors of New India Co-operative Bank; customers panic

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has superseded the Board of Directors of New India Co-operative Bank for 12 months, citing poor governance standards.

1 min

Over 50 crore devotees take holy dipat Triveni Sangam

The grand Mahakumbh 2025, held on the sacred land of Teerthraj Prayagraj since 13 January, has now etched its name in history.

2 mins

PM Modi, US Prez Trump tighten Indo-US embrace

Both leaders reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought

2 mins

Selection panel for new CEC expected to meet soon, ahead of Rajiv Kumar's retirement

With Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar set to retire on 18 February, the selection committee for appointing his successor is expected to meet next week, possibly on Sunday or Monday.

1 min

Occasion for us to re-dedicate ourselves to defending India: Governor on Pulwama attack anniversary

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday said that the Pulwama terror attack anniversary is an occasion for Indians to re-dedicate themselves to defending the country.

1 min

Acetic anhydride used to make heroin seized, 3 arrested

In a major crackdown on illegal drug manufacturing, the Kotwali police, under the Krishnagar police district seized a large quantity of acetic anhydride, a banned chemical essential for heroin production. Three persons were arrested in connection with the case late last night.

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HC summons Bengal home secy over govt's 'non-cooperation' with panel on chit funds

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday summoned West Bengal home secretary Nandini Chakraborty to be present in the court next week and clarify the state government's points in a case related to the state's alleged non-cooperation with a committee formed to ensure compensation for the victims losing money after investing in the deposit schemes of chit fund entities in the state.

1 min

Viral video: Health dept seeks report from CMOH

The state health department today sought a report from Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) of Nadia district today in connection with misbehaviour of a doctor with a child's father.

1 min

Dilip Ghosh urges state to implement central schemes

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh today visited Triveni Kumbh Mela.

1 min

NHRC Seeks Report on Three Deaths in Kolkata Manhole

The National Human Rights Commission has stated that if the contents of media reports about the incident are true, they raise a significant issue of human rights violation for the victims

1 min

Bengal school job scam: Accused Sujay Bhadra approaches Calcutta HC with bail petition

Sujay Krishna Bhadra, a prime accused in the multi-crore cash-for-school-job case in West Bengal on Friday filed a bail petition at a division Bench of the Calcutta High Court in connection with the case registered by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the matter.

1 min

GIS to focus on urban development: MP Chief Minister

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadav, said on Friday that the 'Global Investors Summit' (GIS) would focus on urban development, as the state offers unique investment opportunities in key areas like Rs 50,000 crore in 'Housing for All', Rs 17,230 crore in essential facilities, and Rs 32,400 crore in real estate development.

1 min

Speaker-Opposition leader face-off disrupt Kerala Assembly proceedings

A dispute between the Speaker and Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan (photo) over the excessive time taken by the latter led to the disruption of proceedings in the Kerala Assembly on Thursday.

1 min

Andhra HC denies bail to accused in Raju's custodial torture case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday dismissed the bail petition of K. Tulasi Babu, an accused in the custodial torture case of former MP and current Assembly Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju.

1 min

Revanth Hits Out at PM Modi

Mounting an all-out attack on the BJP and BRS over the caste census conducted by his government, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy today alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhibited the personality traits of a privileged class since he originally did not come from backward classes and called for the social boycott of BRS leaders like K Chandrasekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao for not participating in the survey.

1 min

Protesting Students Accuse Jamia of Breach of Privacy

A day after several students of Jamia Millia Islamia were detained and later released over their protest against show cause notices sent to two PhD scholars, they alleged on Friday that their names and other details were made public by the varsity which was a \"clear violation of their privacy\".

1 min

Uttar Pradesh no longer a 'BIMARU' state: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the development in Uttar Pradesh, stating that the state is no longer a 'BIMARU' state but has become one of the leading contributors to India's economy.

1 min

Sanitation workers backbone of Delhi: LG Saxena

Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena said on Friday that sanitation workers are the backbone of Delhi, without them one cannot imagine a clean national capital.

1 min

Mahakumbh Sets a New World Record of Cleanliness

The land of Tirtharaj Prayagraj is not only holding cultural heritage of humanity as a grand Mahakumbh-2025, but Sangamnagari is also witnessing historical world records.

2 mins

Assam Budget Session 2025 to focus on development and communal harmony, says Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Assembly, Numal Momin, said on Friday that the upcoming budget session, set to commence on 17 February, will be a significant event aimed at uniting the people and fostering communal harmony in the state.

1 min

BJP Govt Should Not Cite Lack Of Funds For Mahila Samman Scheme

Acting CM Atishi also tried to showcase the poor performance of BJP governments in other states

1 min

Monarchy's popularity amid instability

Ever since the abolition of Nepal's monarchy in May 2008, the institution has been as much a topic of interest and discussion as it has in recent months.

2 mins

AI Diplomacy

The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris showcased the growing divide in global AI governance.

2 mins

Russia Denies Ukrainian Claim It Struck Chernobyl Reactor Shell As Radiation Levels Remain Normal

A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective containment shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region during the night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, but a senior Russian official rejected blame for the strike.

1 min

A roadside bomb struck a vehicle carrying miners in southwestern Pakistan, killing 9 people

A roadside bomb struck a vehicle carrying coal miners in restive southwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least nine people and wounding others, officials said.

1 min

Trump Administration Begins Sweeping Layoffs With Probationary Workers, Warns of Larger Cuts to Come

The Trump administration on Thursday intensified its sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, the nation's largest employer, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection—potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers.

1 min

Trump Wants Denuclearization Talks With Russia and China

Russia Suspended Its Participation In The New START Treaty During The Biden Administration

2 mins

Armed fighters have raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

The U.N. children's fund on Thursday accused armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of children over the past weeks as rebels expand their footprint and push government forces out.

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Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that her government wouldn't rule out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the \"Gulf of America.\"

1 min

The talks shaping Syria's new constitution will exclude Kurdish forces, organisers say

The conference to chart Syria's political future will include all segments of Syrian society except for the Kurdish-led administration in the northeast and loyalists of the repressive former government of Bashar Assad, organisers said Thursday.

1 min

Global e-commerce market expected to hit $11 trillion by 2028

The global e-commerce market is on track for significant growth and is expected to reach $11 trillion by 2028, a report said on Friday.

1 min

Mehbooba voices support for Bill on liquor ban in J&K

Endorsing the move of her party MLA seeking declaration of Jammu and Kashmir a dry Union territory (UT), PDP chief and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Friday, called upon parents and religious clergy to support the demand for a ban on sale and manufacture of alcohol.

1 min

HP Strengthening Rural Economy Through Natural Farming: Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here on Friday that the state government was committed to strengthening the rural economy through sustainable and farmer-friendly policies.

1 min

Historic leap for young dancers: Madhya Pradesh Bal Nritya Mahotsav

An exclusive interview with Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal secretary, department of culture and tourism, government of Madhya Pradesh

4 mins

Vijay Raman: The Promethean cop with humanitarian ideals

How much can a man do in the face of adversity? The book Did I Really Do All This? explores this eternal question of existence through the memoirs and personal experiences of Vijay Raman.

4 mins

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: History beckons as eight teams battle to overcome multiple challenges in hunt for glory

Some contestants battle injuries to star players among other obstacles while others dream of upsetting the big guns

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