The Statesman Siliguri - January 23, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - January 23, 2025
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January 23, 2025
JD(U) Denies Withdrawing Support to Manipur Govt
The central leadership of Janata Dal (United) has overturned the decision of its Manipur state president to withdraw support from N Biren Singh-led BJP government and removed the Manipur JD(U) chief from the post.
1 min
CBI Moves HC Seeking Death Penalty for Sanjay Roy
This move comes after the West Bengal government also filed a petition seeking the death penalty, challenging the lower court's order of life imprisonment.
1 min
BCCI to adhere to ICC guidelines on team's Champions Trophy jerseys, says Saikia
Putting an end to the confusion around rumours of the BCCI refusing to have the name of the host nation, Pakistan, on the Indian cricket team's jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday said the Indian team will adhere to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) directive in the tournament.
1 min
Access to judiciary has been weaponised: VP
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said access to the judiciary has been weaponised in recent years, posing a great challenge to governance.
1 min
Kejriwal Calls Middle Class Victims of 'Tax Terrorism'; Puts 7 Demands Before Centre
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that the middle class is being troubled the most in the country and is a victim of \"tax terrorism\", claiming that 50 per cent of household income of the middle class goes to the government in the form of taxes.
1 min
Is Forest Dept Outside Bengal, Asks Mamata
CM Banerjee Waives All Entry Fees For Tourists Visiting Forest Areas
2 mins
Jalgaon: 11 die as they jump from train amid fire rumour, are hit by another
Chaos erupted at Paranda railway station in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district following rumours of a fire on the Pushpak Express.
1 min
Mamata calls for probe into tea board's 'no plucking' decision
The chief minister expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of development in industrial hubs of Jaigaon and Ethelbari
1 min
Foundation stone laid for Ram Mandir in Bengal
On the first anniversary of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, there have been debates in Bengal as both BJP and Trinamul Congress (TMC) actively engage with the Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid issues.
1 min
E-W Metro shut down: Bus operators to run extra services
The state transport department urged the private and minibus operators plying buses between Howrah Maidan and Salt Lake Sector-V to provide additional services on eight days in February to ease travelling woes of commuters.
1 min
Centre of Excellence at Maritime University
The foundation stone for construction of the centre of excellence building was laid on 20 January by Dr Malini V Shankar, vice-chancellor of Indian Maritime University.
1 min
Sebaashray camps start at Bishnupur
The Sebaashray camps were set up in Bishnupur today after successfully completing its tenure in Diamond Harbour and Falta Assembly constituencies.
1 min
CBI moves HC seeking death penalty for Sanjay Roy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today moved Calcutta High Court seeking capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, convicted in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case.
1 min
RG Kar: CJI-led SC Bench Fixes 29 Jan to Hear Case
A lawyer's oral prayer for transfer of the trial outside Bengal was rejected by a Bench led by ex-CJI DY Chandrachud
1 min
16 States, 10 Ministries to Showcase India's Rich Heritage at RD Parade
In a grand display of India's cultural richness and developmental strides, 16 States/Union Territories (UTs) and 10 Ministries/Departments of the Union Government will showcase their vibrant tableaux at the 76th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.
1 min
Madras HC dismisses EPS' plea to quash probe into suppression of facts in election affidavit
EPS is currently the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and had appealed against the 2023 order of the Judicial Magistrate Court in his native Salem district on a complaint by one Milani of Uthamapalayam in Theni district
1 min
Opposition Walks Out From Kerala Assembly Over Non-Disbursal Of Pay Revision
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition walked out of the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday in protest against the non-disbursal of arrears related to pay revision and Dearness Allowance (DA) to the government employees and teachers in the state.
1 min
KTR Slams Revanth for Signing MoUs With Hyd-based Firms at Davos
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is currently in Davos to woo investors at the World Economic Forum
1 min
Finance Department Must Act on Unlicensed Microfinance Companies: K'taka Home Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the Finance Department must act against the microfinance companies operating without licenses in the state.
1 min
Ambedkar, Constitution hog political discourse in Bihar
In an apparent move to counter the Congress party's campaign focused on the Constitution of India and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Bihar unit of the BJP has launched the Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan.
1 min
Rajnath Singh Calls For Inclusive And Sustainable Development At Sugathakumari's 90th Birth Anniversary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India's development to be inclusive, equitable, ecologically sustainable, and morally desirable, while ensuring the health of the planet is never compromised.
1 min
Police Take Accused to Actor Saif Ali Khan's House to Recreate Crime Scene
The Mumbai police took actor Saif Ali Khan's alleged attacker to the actor's residence at the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra West on Wednesday to recreate the crime scene, the police have stated.
2 mins
Containment orders imposed in Rajouri's Badhaal village after 17 mystery deaths; four more hospitalized with unexplained illness
The authorities on Wednesday sealed Rajouri's Badhaal village and declared it as a containment zone after four more youths fell seriously ill showing similar symptoms that 17 people suffered before dying due to mysterious reasons.
2 mins
MP Cong chief hits back at BJP, asks who will treat 'cancer', Saurabh Sharma
Amid the ongoing war of words between the BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh over 'factionalism', state Congress president Jitu Patwari (photo) has hit back at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for his remarks on \"groupism being a cancer.\"
1 min
India Has Witnessed Transformative Telecom Revolution in Past Two Decades
President Murmu urged telecom service probationers to focus on research and development in the telecom sector
1 min
2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Jharkhand
Two maoists, including a woman, were killed following an encounter with security forces in Upperghat area of Bermo subdivision, Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Wednesday.
1 min
MP tops in sickle cell mission, achieves 100 per cent target
Madhya Pradesh has earned the distinction in the screening of sickle cell disease and distribution of sickle cell cards in the country.
1 min
NEET Aspirant From Ahmedabad Commits Suicide in Kota, Fifth This Month
A NEET aspirant committed suicide on Wednesday in Rajasthan's Kota, taking the number of suicides by students in January this year to five.
1 min
Kharge Slams BJP Govt On 10 Years Of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' Initiative
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre on 10 years of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative, asking the ruling dispensation why it adopted the policy of \"save the criminals\" instead of \"save the daughters\".
1 min
Indore man commits suicide alleging harassment by wife, in-laws
A professional photographer committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling at his house in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, accusing his wife and in-laws of harassment.
1 min
Beijing and Hanoi Share Destiny
China and Vietnam should maintain close high-level exchanges, ensure Sino-Vietnamese cooperation yields more positive results, and promote people-to-people exchanges, President Xi Jinping has said as the two countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
2 mins
Rail priorities
Ahead of budget 2025, a clear shift in focus from roads to railways signals a recalibration of infrastructure priorities.
4 mins
The Physics of Relationships
There are striking similarities between how elementary particles come together to form atoms, molecules and eventually various materials and how a family, a village and then a society is established from a collection of people.
5 mins
Unwritten Tomorrows of a Trump Era
Yes, he's back. And his second inaugural address, uncharacteristically mild in its delivery but predictably vile in much of its content, served as a partial reminder of what the next four years portend for the United States and its imperial interests.
3 mins
Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Masjid Idgah dispute: SC extends stay on survey of mosque complex
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, extended its 16 January, 2024, order staying the Allahabad High Court's order directing a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Masjid Idgah complex located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, in Mathura.
1 min
Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Swabhiman event in Prayagraj on friday
In a significant step towards raising awareness about the Constitution and legal rights of citizens, the Department of Justice is organising an event at Maha Kumbh on 24 January to celebrate the successful run of the yearlong nationwide campaign 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' (HS2).
1 min
Yogi Adityanath to Hit Milkipur Poll Trail on Friday
The ruling BJP's campaigning for the Milkipur assembly bypolls slated on February 5, will pick up from Friday when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will address his first election meeting.
2 mins
BSF busts currency smuggling network in Meghalaya
The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals attempting to smuggle foreign currency across the Indo-Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
1 min
PM Likely To Visit Mahakumbh On 5 Feb, President On 10 Feb
On 27 January, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Will Participate In The Mahakumbh
1 min
UP CM Yogi and cabinet colleagues take a holy dip at Sangam, pray for welfare of all
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet colleagues took a holy dip in the Sangam at Tirtharaj Prayagraj on Wednesday and prayed for the welfare of the entire world.
1 min
Davos 2025: Trade, tariffs, AI, and UN chief Guterres dominate World Economic Forum agenda
A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence, and appearances by leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos on Wednesday.
1 min
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
President Donald Trump's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
1 min
Syria's southern rebels loom large as the country's new rulers try to form a national army
As insurgents raced across Syria in a surprise offensive launched in the country's northwest late last year, officials from several countries backing either the rebels or Syria's government met in Qatar on what to do.
1 min
22 States Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship
Lengthy legal battle likely over Trump's immigration policies, constitutional right to citizenship
2 mins
Iraqi Lawmakers Pass a Bill That Critics Say Legalises Child Marriage
Iraq's parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalise child marriage.
1 min
Israel's Top General Resigns Over 7 October Failures, Adding to Pressure on Netanyahu
Israel's top general resigned Tuesday, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in Gaza and adding to pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has delayed any public inquiry that could potentially implicate his leadership.
1 min
CCEA approves MSP for raw jute for 2025-26 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of Raw Jute for Marketing season 2025-26.
2 mins
EPFO Added Nearly 15 Lakh New Members in November: Govt
EPFO added nearly 15 lakh new members in November, according to the government.
1 min
PSPCL enhances rooftop solar capacity, receives ₹11.39 crores from centre
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) takes efforts to enhance the state's rooftop solar capacity, empowering residential and non-residential consumers to generate their own electricity and contribute to a sustainable energy future.
1 min
Steel, Cement Cos to ramp up production, future looks promising for Refractory business
India's refractory industry is poised for significant growth, driven by increased steel and cement production and infrastructure development. RHI Magnesita India, a leading refractory supplier, plans to expand its operations and market share in the coming years, leveraging recent acquisitions and a strong global presence.
5 mins
Indian Life Insurers Register Record New Biz, Reach Out to Underserved Areas
Indian Life insurers registered record new business figures at the end of December 2024.
1 min
Benchmark indices close high driven by tech stocks
The Sensex and Nifty both experienced slight gains, with 107 stocks remaining unchanged, indicating a weak market breadth
2 mins
Limits of Presidential Power
Trump's executive orders are limited and can be overturned by courts, says Sharece Thrower
4 mins
More to rights than the law
The ICJ must go beyond placing responsibility on polluters, says Abraham Shah
3 mins
The Mediation Muddle
Are recent amendments to the Commercial Courts Act a boon or a bane, asks Dr P Madhava Rao
4 mins
Aus Open: Sinner beats de Minaur to enter semis
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner cruised to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 quarterfinal triumph against home favourite Alex de Minaur to keep alive his hopes of lifting back-to-back titles at the hard-court major in Melbourne.
4 mins
Mohammed Shami returns 'stronger' after injury lay-off
He was forced to miss the crucial Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia due to injury, but star India pacer Mohammed Shami has taken the setback in his stride, asserting that such experiences help athletes to \"grow stronger\".
1 min
1st T20I: Arshdeep shows the way as Indian bowlers torment England
Left-arm pacer ends Yuzvendra Chahal's reign as leading men's T20I wicket-taker for India
1 min
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