The Statesman Siliguri - January 31, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - January 31, 2025
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January 31, 2025
Stampede-like scene at Kotla as Kohli fans flood Ranji match
Broken phones, lost slippers and shoes lying around the Feroz Shah Kotla before a pitch invader breached security to touch Virat Kohli's feet were some of the unprecedented scenes that summed up the iconic batter's return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years.
2 mins
Sebi cracks down on finfluencers to end illegal advisory businesses
In a major blow to the financial influencers (finfluencers), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has restricted their use of live stock market data in educational content.
1 min
Kejriwal suspects arrest in 2 days as ECI seeks explanation over Yamuna water
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday condemned Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar for allegedly acting in favour of the BJP in a desperate bid for a post-retirement job and stated that he suspects his arrest in the coming two days.
1 min
India to develop its own AI model in next 10 months, says Vaishnaw
India's large language model (LLM) is expected to be ready within the next 10 months, said the Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday.
1 min
India's Shubhanshu Shukla to serve as pilot after NASA approves Axiom-4 mission to ISS
ISRO astronaut and Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, Shubhanshu Shukla, will take on the role of pilot on the Axiom Mission 4, or Ax-4, that will go to the International Space Station (ISS) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than Spring 2025, the US space agency said on Thursday.
1 min
All feared dead in US mid-air collision
American Airlines jet collides with US Army chopper near Washington
1 min
Trial Court Slaps Show-Cause Notice on CBI
A trial court has slapped a show-cause notice on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for procedural lapses in passing on information to the court about the West Bengal government's nod for framing charges and trial process against former R.G. Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in the case related to financial irregularities in the institution.
1 min
Regulation of trains in Sealdah South section
In yet another mega infrastructure development works, including the replacement of the existing route relay interlocking system (RRI) by electronic interlocking system (EI) at Ballygunge and Kankurgachi, the Sealdah division has decided to regulate trains from the midnight of 1 February to 4 a.m. on 3 February in Sealdah South Section.
1 min
Book on Sister Nivedita's letters published
A collection of Sister Nivedita's unpublished letters and writings in Bengali, titled Bhogini Nibeditar Aprakashito Potrabol i ebong Ananyo Aprakashito Rochona was released at the Kolkata International Book Fair.
2 mins
Mamata to meet MLAs on first day of Assembly
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has convened a meeting of party legislators to be held at the Nauser Ali Hall at the state Legislature on 10 February, the day when the Budget session of the state Assembly will get underway.
1 min
Two Women From State Died In Kumbh Stampede
The victims are 65-year-old Basanti Poddar, a resident of Ashwini Nagar in Kolkata and Urmila Bhuniya from Godapialshal village in Midnapore
2 mins
Upcoming Budget Session of Bengal Assembly May End State Govt-Raj Bhavan Tussle
The tussle between the West Bengal government and the Raj Bhavan is expected to end during the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, scheduled next month.
1 min
Fresh Petition Filed in Calcutta HC on 'Threat Culture' in Bengal Medical Colleges
The former and controversial principal of R.G. Kar, Sandip Ghosh and his close associates were then identified as the main steering personnel behind this threat culture
1 min
Abhishek Writes On Sebaashray Camps' Success
Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee expressed satisfaction over the great success of the ongoing Sebaashray camps today.
1 min
Govt orders halt at IV fluid production unit at Baruipur
This is the second such company directed by the state government to stop production after the death of a mother
2 mins
SER Review Meeting
Hitendra Malhotra, member operations & business development, Railway Board visited South Eastern Railway(SER) headquarters, Garden Reach on Thursday and held a high-level meeting with Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager,
1 min
Calcutta HC Trashes PIL Against Bengal's Own Health Insurance Scheme
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation filed against Swasthya Sathi, West Bengal's own health insurance scheme.
1 min
ITA Opposes Mandatory Auction for Nepal Tea, Seeks Protection for Darjeeling Industry
The Indian Tea Association (ITA) secretary general, Arijit Raha, has urged the deputy chairman of the Tea Board of India to reconsider the proposal for a mandatory auction system for teas imported from Nepal.
1 min
School holds awareness programme on gender equality and workplace safety
An awareness-cum-orientation programme on basic human rights of gender equality and approach against sexual harassment and abuse at workplace/institution was organised at Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya by the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in collaboration with the IQAC of the college.
1 min
People of Telangana Deserve Answer From Congress on Unkept Promises: K T Rama Rao
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Thursday said that people of Telangana deserve an answer from the Congress leadership on broken promises.
1 min
Satheesan rejects IUML leader's 'men, women not equal' statement
Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan on Thursday distanced himself from the remarks made by Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state general secretary P M A Salam regarding gender equality.
1 min
GP Singh Takes Charge as CRPF's New Director General
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Gyanendra Pratap Singh, commonly known as GP Singh, took charge as the new Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Thursday.
1 min
Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance
Govt hopes to reduce frequent visits to govt offices by citizens for availing certain services
1 min
Dravidian ideology followers continue to mock Mahatma Gandhi: TN Guv
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday charged the followers of the Dravidian ideology with mocking the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
1 min
JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill submits its report to Lok Sabha Speaker
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 submitted its final report on the Bill to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday.
2 mins
Disclosure statements not strong enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt: SC
The Supreme Court has reiterated that disclosure statements are not \"so strong a piece of evidence sufficient on its own and without anything more\" to prove the guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
1 min
INSV Tarini passes through world's most remote point, Point Nemo, in historic voyage
In a groundbreaking achievement for maritime exploration, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard the INSV Tarini, successfully passed through Point Nemo at 0030 hours (IST) today.
1 min
Uttarakhand Govt Denies Reports of Mandatory Religious Certificates for Live-In Relationship Registration Under UCC
The Uttarakhand government on Thursday denied reports that the Uniform Civil Code mandates clergy permission for registration of live-in relationship or marriages.
1 min
Thackeray-led Sena MP Sanjay Raut blames Centre, Yogi govt for Kumbh deaths
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut blamed the central government and the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, for the deaths of more than 30 people at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela, where many children, elderly people and women have gone missing in a stampede on Wednesday morning.
2 mins
Modi govt has done nothing to address inequality: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday asserted that the gap between rich and the poor is growing, and the BJP-led government at the Centre has done nothing to address this issue.
1 min
BPSC aspirants take to streets demanding re-examination
Thousands of students protesting over irregularities in the 70th Preliminary Test (PT) conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) thronged the streets in Patna on Thursday demanding re-examination.
1 min
Shah Asks Guj CM To Implement New Criminal Laws Across State By 30 April
Shah extensively discussed progress in implementation of BNS, BNSS, and BSA, replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
2 mins
Are political parties relevant
Lately, there has been a surge in rightist nationalistic trends goaded by non-political dealers such as business tycoons, the mafia and 'bichauliya' (middlemen).
2 mins
What to Expect
A course correction is imminent even though we do not expect any ideological shift from a government committed to neo-liberal economic policies. A tax relief to middle classes and low income groups can be a big relief to them but not a big burden on the government since the revenue coming from those with incomes below Rs.10 lakh is only 6.22 per cent. The government may be happy with the increased filing of returns - 8.09 crore in 2023-24 (against 6.48 crore in 2020), but it should not ignore the fact that 4.9 crore of them were nil income returns which only increased the burden of both the IT Department and the citizens
5 mins
Kumbh Tragedy
The tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which claimed several lives and injured many others, is another stark reminder of the urgent need for better crowd management strategies at India's mega religious gatherings.
4 mins
Shifting sands in South Asia
China has become a topic of discussion in South Asia over the past few days.
4 mins
Will China's AI challenge impact US dominance?
The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape has witnessed a new shift with the emergence of China's DeepSeek, a powerful AI model developed to counterbalance American AI giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta.
3 mins
NRLM, Panchayati Raj & Basic Edn Dept Unite for Anti-Filariasis Campaign in UP
A Mass Drug Administration (MDA) drive will kick off in Uttar Pradesh starting 10 February, aiming to eradicate filariasis from the state.
1 min
Assam to Launch WhatsApp Helpline to Address Medicine Shortages in Govt Hospitals
In a bid to streamline the distribution of medicines in government hospitals and address persistent concerns over shortages, Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has announced the launch of a dedicated WhatsApp-based helpline.
1 min
J&K CM faces embarrassment over deleted social media post on SPOs' honorarium hike
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah landed in an embarrassing situation on Thursday when his official media account, as well as that of the ruling National Conference (NC), announced that the government had hiked the monthly honorarium of Special Police Officers (SPOs), only to delete the post after it went viral.
1 min
Cong Sitapur MP Arrested for Sexually Exploiting Woman
Congress Sitapur MP Rakesh Rathore, who was evading arrest after a court issued a warrant against him for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman, was held on Thursday.
1 min
Senior UP govt officials inspect stampede site in Mahakumbh
Normalcy is fast returning to the Mahakumbh mela area on Thursday after yesterday's stampede in which 30 pilgrims were killed and 60 others were injured.
1 min
Brajesh Pathak, Dimple Yadav campaign for Milkipur assembly by-polls in UP
Campaigning for the Milkipur assembly by-polls in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for 5 February, has intensified.
1 min
Some politicians are hand in glove with forces who are trying to break Manipur: CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday claimed that some politicians were working in collusion with the forces which are trying to destabilise Manipur.
1 min
Bodoland on the Way to Progress in Assam
The state government is also mulling plans to boost the tourism industry by improving rail connectivity
3 mins
Gujarat Governance Model Offers Several Best Practices: Jitendra Singh
The \"Gujarat Governance Model\" offers several best practices which can be successfully replicated elsewhere too, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday while addressing the National Conference on Good Governance in Gandhinagar.
1 min
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
1 min
Congo's leader calls for massive military mobilisation as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control
Congo's leader called on young people to massively enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels who were attempting to seize more territory in the country's east as a crucial meeting of neighbours asked the Congolese government to talk with the rebels.
1 min
While signing Laken Riley Act, Trump says he'll send 'worst criminal aliens' to Guantanamo
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been accused of crimes.
1 min
A Russian Drone Strikes an Apartment Building in Ukraine, Killing at Least 4
A Russian drone blasted a hole in an apartment building in north-eastern Ukraine during a night-time attack, killing at least four people and injuring nine others, officials said Thursday.
1 min
Israel Balks at Prisoner Release After Hostage Handover Chaos
Hamas frees 8 hostages, including female Israeli soldier, 5 Thai nationals; Israel to release 110 prisoners
2 mins
Air pollution is an insidious threat to cardiovascular health, contributing to global public health crisis
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6 mins
Bank of Baroda Posts 5.6 pc Rise in Q3 Profit
State-run Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Thursday reported a 5.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its net profit for the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3 FY25).
1 min
Adani Ports & SEZ's Q3 FY25 profit after tax up by 14 pc YoY to ₹2,520 cr
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's (APSEZ) consolidated net profit rose by 14.12 per cent to Rs 2,520.26 crore based on a 15.07 per cent increase in revenue from operations to Rs 7,963.55 crore in Q3 FY25 over Q3 FY24, according to a company statement issued here on Thursday.
2 mins
Toyota Sells 10.8 Mn Vehicles in 2024
Toyota Motor remained the world's top-selling automaker for a fifth straight year in 2024, selling 10.8 million vehicles.
1 min
Stock Markets Extend Gains for Third Session
Optimism prevailed ahead of the Union Budget & the RBI monetary policy meeting
2 mins
Budget Session of Parliament From Friday, Govt Convenes All-Party Meet
Ahead of the commencement of the Budget session of the Parliament, an all-party meeting was held here on Thursday during which the Government appealed to all political parties to contribute through positive participation with high-quality debates and discussions during the session.
2 mins
Disposable to dependable: The rise of NEUFC star Gurmeet Singh
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign has been a positive one for North East United FC (NEUFC) so far.
3 mins
Niko Kovac Appointed New Borussia Dortmund Manager
Borussia Dortmund have appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday.
1 min
ISL: Mumbai City FC, East Bengal FC aim to stay afloat in race for playoffs
Having struggled for the most part this season, both teams are struggling to qualify for the knockouts stage
2 mins
FIH Pro League: Angad, Arshdeep called up to senior India squad
Hockey India on Thursday announced a 32-member men's squad ahead of the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
1 min
ISPL: Chennai Singhams' batting power knocks out Srinagar Ke Veer
Chennai Singhams rode a power-packed batting performance to outclass Srinagar Ke Veer by 18 runs in a high-scoring India Street Premier League (ISPL) encounter at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane on Thursday evening.
1 min
Lucy rallies Australia U19 eves for World Cup push
Australia captain Lucy Hamilton believes her team's unexpected defeat to Sri Lanka in their final Super Six match in Bangi on Wednesday could serve as a turning point, inspiring them to go all the way at the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025, according to International Cricket Council (ICC).
2 mins
Galle Test: Khawaja, Smith along with Inglis power Australia to domination vs Sri Lanka
A maiden double hundred by Usman Khawaja and terrific centuries from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis helped Australia end the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on a high, posting their highest-ever total in Asia at Galle on Wednesday.
2 mins
Davis Cup 2025: Team India confident ahead of Togo clash
Backed by strong preparations over the previous week, including acclimatization, singles and doubles-specific training, and team cohesion building, Team India is confident of delivering a robust performance in their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs tie against Togo at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on 1 and 2 February.
2 mins
4th T20I: Team India look to bounce back against resurgent England, seal series
Chastised by the defeat in the third tie, hosts aim to seal five-match series in Rajkot clash
2 mins
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