The Statesman Kolkata - March 09, 2025

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March 09, 2025

Not weaker than anyone, nor are we inferior: Mamata on International Women's Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that every woman owns the strength and power to shape her world, as she is not weaker than anyone or inferior.

1 min

One final hurdle: India's quest for glory against familiar foe NZ

India look to spin quartet to work their magic against chief tormentors in ICC tournaments

2 mins

6 Remarkable Women Take Over PM Modi's Social Media Handle on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, six accomplished women from diverse fields took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter handle to share their inspiring journeys of empowerment and achievement.

1 min

One killed, 27 cops among 43 injured in Manipur clash

At least 43 people, including 27 security personnel, were injured and a protester was killed during clashes in different districts as the Kuki-Zo tribal organisations protested against the resumption of bus services between Imphal and the hill districts.

1 min

Asansol resident arrested for grabbing govt land

Hirapur Police Station, under the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), has arrested Neeraj Kumar, a resident of Hill View, Asansol, allegedly for grabbing government land with fake documents.

1 min

Cooch Behar railway station becomes fully women-operated on International Women's Day

In a ground-breaking move to celebrate International Women's Day, the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway has transformed the historic Cooch Behar railway station into a fully women-operated facility.

1 min

BSF Kills Smuggler in Clash on Border

A BSF patrol party was attacked by Bangladeshi smugglers in Jalpaiguri; one jawan injured in the incident

1 min

ER, Asansol Division, Celebrates Women's Day with Felicitations, Training and Events

The Asansol Division of Eastern Railway observed International Women's Day 2025 in a fitting manner, with a series of programmes from 5 to 7 March 2025, celebrating women's empowerment and recognising their contributions in various fields.

1 min

VBU Writes to Bolpur Municipality Over Restaurant Construction Work in World Heritage Site Buffer Zone

Visva-Bharati University (VBU) has sent a formal letter to the chairman of Bolpur Municipality, requesting an explanation for the permission granted to establish a restaurant within the buffer zone of the World Cultural Heritage Site in Santiniketan.

1 min

App cab driver beaten to death in Bijoygarh, no arrest so far

A 36-year-old app cab driver was allegedly lynched close to his residence at Bijoygarh in the Jadavpur area by five persons on Friday.

1 min

CU professor envisages breakthrough in cancer treatment, awaits clinical trial approval

Recurrence of cancer is a common and dangerous predicament in cancer treatment and so far no foolproof remedy is available.

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JU Fracas: Police Record Statements of Indranuj Roy, Prof

After a nudge from Calcutta High Court, Jadavpur police on Saturday recorded the statements of Indranuj Roy, the student injured after being hit by education minister Bratya Basu's car during a recent fracas at Jadavpur University, and also questioned three other students on the basis of the FIR lodged by the injured student.

1 min

KMC to allow building permits for small plots starting from 300 sq ft

KMC streamlines approvals for three-storeyed buildings on 300-450 sq ft plots, while permitting up to 10-metre-high buildings on one-cottah plots with specific space allocation

2 mins

Two TMC workers arrested for extortion in Barrackpore, posing as police officers

Barrackpore witnessed high drama on Friday after two Trinamul Congress (TMC) workers were accused of extorting local traders by posing as Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) of police.

1 min

All-women staff, special all-women train to mark International Women's Day

As the city celebrated International Women's Day, Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway deployed an all-female staff at ticket counters and ticket checking points to mark the occasion.

1 min

'Heinous crime': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to take 'immediate action' in Hampi rape incident

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday termed the Hampi rape incident a \"heinous crime\", and directed the police officials to take immediate action against the accused.

1 min

Indian Navy Inducts Eighth MCA Barge, Strengthening Operational Capabilities

The Indian Navy marked the induction of its eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, today.

1 min

Women's Day Cycle Rally Celebrates Nari Shakti at Kanha Shanti Vanam

In a vibrant celebration of International Women's Day, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, joined by state sports ministers, athletes, and administrators, flagged off a special cycle rally at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana today.

1 min

K'taka: Israeli national among two women raped near Hampi

A male tourist accompanying them was later found dead, they added.

1 min

Telangana Cong MPs to raise Centre's step-motherly treatment in House

Congress MPs in Telangana have decided to move an adjournment motion in the upcoming session of Parliament to raise the issue of the Centre's stepmotherly treatment towards the state.

1 min

Women assuming leadership roles at every level: LS Speaker

Highlighting the transformative role of women in advancing India's growth, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday stated that women are not just participants in development but are taking the lead across various fields.

1 min

MP CM's Security & Administration Handled Entirely by Women on International Women's Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day, an all-women team managed the security, administrative duties, media coordination, piloting, and chauffeuring of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

1 min

Committed to empowering females: Nitish Kumar on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the fair sex.

1 min

Coal Mafia Tensions Escalate: NTPC Officer Shot Dead Amid Rising Jharkhand Violence

Jharkhand's escalating violence claimed yet another victim on Saturday as Kumar Gaurav (photo), a Deputy General Manager (DGM) with NTPC, was shot dead in Hazaribag, further exposing the deepening coal mafia crisis.

1 min

JPSC recruitment scam: CBI court summons 60 accused

The CBI court has summoned 60 accused in the JPSC recruitment scam, exposing fraudulent mark alterations and favoritism in Jharkhand's civil services exams.

1 min

HM Shah in Gujarat on a two-day visit

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is in Gujarat for a two-day visit, where he will participate in various programmes across Somnath, Junagadh, and Ahmedabad.

1 min

Two groups in Gujarat Congress, one is working for the BJP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for a structural overhaul in the Gujarat Congress, asserting that a faction within the party is \"conniving with the BJP from within\".

2 mins

PM Modi interacts with 'Lakhpati Didis', says he is richest man with blessings from mothers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the second day of his Gujarat visit on Saturday, following a series of events in Surat and Silvassa on Friday.

1 min

Men must support women in becoming strong, empowered, self-reliant: Prez

'Women should get an environment where they can make independent decisions about their lives without pressure or fear'

2 mins

Army celebrates Int'l Women's Day with empowering initiatives across North-east

In a remarkable display of commitment to women empowerment, health awareness, and community engagement, the Indian Army commemorated International Women's Day with impactful events across the Northeastern states.

1 min

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes visit to Australia

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan concluded a successful visit to Australia.

1 min

Book on Women Members of the Constituent Assembly Released

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, formally released a significant publication titled \"The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly\".

1 min

Kerala Govt to Woo Private Investment

A major focus of the policy is to introduce private participation in various sectors

1 min

T'gana govt allocates ₹4 cr for SLBC rescue using robots

The Telangana government has allocated Rs 4 crore for robotic technology to expedite the rescue mission after failing to trace the eight trapped men inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal in the Nagarkurnool district, even 15 days after the incident.

1 min

Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored

The Taliban issued a message on International Women's Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the U.N. condemned ongoing employment and education bans.

2 mins

China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canadian Farm and Food Products

China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products.

1 min

US Economic Worries Mount as Trump Implements Tariffs, Cuts Workforce and Freezes Spending

With his flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes, there are growing worries President Donald Trump may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it.

1 min

Clashes in Syria between govt forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200

Fighters siding with Syria's new government stormed several villages near the country's coast, killing dozens of men in response to recent attacks on government security forces by loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad, a war monitor said.

2 mins

Trump Claims New Delhi Has Agreed To Cut Tariffs

His remarks come amid ongoing discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement between the two countries

2 mins

Pakistan's capital on red alert after militant attack on security check post

Pakistan's capital Islamabad has been put on high alert with authorities closing all entry and exit points to the 'Red Zone' for an indefinite period following a major attack on a check post on the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) border by 15-20 militants in the early hours of Saturday.

1 min

Risk-taking

SIR, Today's editorial \"Hunger Lost\" carries a timely and thought provoking message.

1 min

Hamas warned

The latest warning issued by President Donald Trump to Hamas marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, reflecting his aggressive approach to foreign policy.

4 mins

A Dream Shattered

Almost every person seeking asylum in a foreign country alleges State persecution, because of his caste or religion. The very fact that such spiels are believed by foreign governments while granting asylum is a poor reflection on our soft power, and the immense persuasive powers of immigration lawyers. However, a different reality emerges in interaction with the illegal migrants: the real reasons for their migration are economic and societal. Young people try to go abroad as they believe that Western countries offer more opportunities for them, and in any case, 'foreign returned' people are considered superior

6 mins

Men's anger being taken out on women

The world is angry — and in most places, women bear the brunt of this anger.

4 mins

Can Nato remain relevant?

The ongoing dilemma surrounding Nato's expanding portfolio of tasks has intensified under the Trump 2.0 administration, which increasingly exposes an inner tension regarding the financial burdens associated with the alliance.

4 mins

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Forensic experts came to a heartrending conclusion Friday about the manner of death for actor Gene Hackman: he died of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer's disease on an empty stomach a week after a rare, rodent-borne disease took the life of his wife at their home in Santa Fe.

1 min

Myanmar's military leader announces general election to be held within ten months

Four years after seizing power from the elected administration, the head of the military government declared Myanmar will hold a general election within ten months, state-run media reported Saturday.

1 min

Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war

Canada looks set to pick a measured former central banker to deal with the threats President Donald Trump's tariffs pose against a pillar of Western free trade.

1 min

South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Released From Prison Ahead Of Trial

South Korea's impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.

1 min

Russian Strike on Ukrainian Town Kills Eleven as USA Cuts Intelligence Sharing with Kyiv

'I think he's doing what anybody else would,' said Trump, when questioned if Putin was taking advantage of the US withdrawal

2 mins

North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine for the First Time

North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the USA.

1 min

India's Space Budget Almost Tripled in Last 10 Years: Minister

India's space budget almost tripled in the last 10 years -- from Rs 5,615 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 13,416 crore in 2025-26 -- the government said on Saturday.

1 min

Cooling inflation reinforces case for potential RBI rate cuts: Report

India's inflation fell to 4.31 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent, approaching the RBI's 4 per cent target after four months above 5 per cent and this trend reinforces the case for potential rate cuts, with the repo rate at 6.25 per cent, a new report showed on Saturday.

1 min

Assam Police Tighten Vigil as Bangladeshi Nationals Pushed Back Amid Border

In a continued effort to curb illegal infiltration, Assam Police intercepted and deported multiple Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter India unlawfully.

1 min

Assam's 'Elephant Girl' Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation

Known as \"Elephant Girl\" (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India's first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.

1 min

KVIC Distributes Over 2K Bee Boxes and Honey Colonies Across Six States

To strengthen the 'New Khadi for New India' movement, Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Manoj Kumar, distributed 2,050 bee boxes, honey colonies, and toolkits to 205 beekeepers across six states through video conference from KVIC's Rajghat office in Delhi.

1 min

Microsoft's investment proves UP's rise as India's top investment hub: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday joined the foundation-laying ceremony of the Microsoft India Development Centre, calling it a landmark moment for the IT sector in Noida and North India.

1 min

Govt Focused on Providing Preventive, Curative Healthcare, Says Nadda

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said the government is focused on providing healthcare which is preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative.

1 min

Sanjay Raut Cheers as Fadnavis Drops Shinde's Friend From Government Post

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dropped Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's close aide Ajay Ashar from Maharashtra's equivalent of NITI Aayog called Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), bringing tensions within the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti government to the fore.

1 min

Delhi Cabinet approves ₹5,100 cr for Mahila Samridhi Yojana Phase 1

In a landmark decision on International Women's Day, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Saturday fulfilled one of the BJP's key election promises by approving rupees 5,100 crore for the first phase of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana in the national capital.

1 min

CM Yogi to shuffle Cabinet pack ahead of 2027 assembly polls

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is expected to reshuffle its state ministry to strengthen its caste equation and counter the Samajwadi Party's PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) strategy ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

1 min

Talking comics with Layman and Golliher

Recently, Kolkata hosted its first-ever Comic Con India, and as the City of Joy witnessed some of the biggest names from the comic book industry, Bill Golliher, the legendary writer from Archie comics and New York Times best-selling author and the creator of 'Chew' comic book series, John Layman attending the event, The Statesman caught up with them to get insights on comics, their creative journey, and their upcoming projects.

5 mins

Climb of a half-lived boy

A little ball of sunshine flew across the street and hit our wall. The colours burst onto the floor. It was Holi.

2 mins

Gopichand underscores importance of blocking 'outside noise' for athletes

Former India shuttler Pullela Gopichand highlighted the importance of blocking the outside noise for a sportsperson, and having self-belief, a mantra he followed during his playing days.

3 mins

'I judge what I see on the pitch': Guardiola on Grealish's private life

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he will assess players like Jack Grealish based solely on their performances on the pitch, rather than their off-field activities.

1 min

NorthEast United FC Ride Late Blitzkrieg to Rout East Bengal

NEUFC Culminate League Stage of ISL in Style With a 4-0 Thrashing of Hapless Kolkata Giants in Guwahati

2 mins

Young, Ravindra, and Kiwi quest to reignite 2000 magic

Stephen Fleming. Nathan Astle. Scott Styris. These were the names that etched New Zealand's lone men's white-ball tournament triumph into history. The Black Caps' thrilling four-wicket win over India in the 2000 Champions Trophy final in Kenya remains a defining moment in their cricketing journey—one that inspired an entire generation.

2 mins

Champions Trophy 2025: Confident New Zealand aim to stop formidable Indian juggernaut in Dubai

On 18 December, 2024, Mitchell Santner took charge as New Zealand's white-ball captain, with his first major leadership assignment being the 2025 Champions Trophy.

2 mins

Scars of 2023 fuel Gill's hunger for Champions Trophy triumph

Shubman Gill knows exactly what it feels like to stand on the brink of an ICC title—only to see it slip away.

2 mins

How Does Team India, New Zealand Compare Ahead Of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final?

A look at the history between the two contenders ahead of onfield fireworks in Dubai

1 min

The fairy tale of Purnapani: Abandoned quarry to ecological marvel

Nestled in the heart of Odisha's Sundargarh district, the Purnapani Limestone & Dolomite Quarry (PL&DQ) has undergone an extraordinary transformation from an industrial mining site to a thriving ecological haven.

2 mins

Savarkar's 1944 Constitution draft: Was it more secular than Ambedkar's?

The constitution that an independent India adopted 75 years ago under the guidance of Dr BR Ambedkar is considered one of the most celebrated works of modern times.

3 mins

Those beautiful ladies with a voice

On International Women's Day, Bollywood's women give us their take on the status of women in the industry, and in India.

3 mins

Need for accelerated action: Let's speed it up and create a room of our own

In 1939, almost 85 years ago, Rabindranath Tagore wrote the poem Narir Kartavya (Women's Duties). It is a rather long poem where Tagore describes minutely the culinary skills and ceaseless kitchen work of women, comprising shredding, slicing, chopping, boiling, kneading and frying along with micro-management of the home.

3 mins

Power, prejudice and predators

A 122, Akansha had just stepped out of college and into what she believed was her dream job. Years of relentless effort, sleepless nights spent on research and unfaltering dedication had finally paid off.

3 mins

'She is my muse, and I can see life flow through her eyes'

The ebb and tide of a marriage reflects the mutual growth of two people; such is the story of Santosh Kumar Dey and Tina Dey.

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