The Statesman Siliguri - February 01, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - February 01, 2025
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In this issue
February 01, 2025
India, USA working on PM's visit to Washington
India on Friday confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington soon for talks with US President Donald Trump on a range of bilateral issues and global developments.
1 min
PM hails Budget session as first since 2014 to be devoid of foreign interference
In a veiled attack on the Opposition and forces outside the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is perhaps the first Parliament session since 2014 when he assumed office that there has been no attempt to create disturbances by foreign sources just before the session.
1 min
Economic Survey Projects Real GDP Growth for FY26 at 6.3-6.8 Per Cent
Disparity between corporate profits & wages: Survey for equitable distribution of incomes
2 mins
Kohli fails on domestic pitch too; heartbroken fans leave stadium
The excitement around star batter Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket lasted a mere 15 deliveries as the former India captain was dismissed for a forgettable 6, with Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan sending his stump cartwheeling early in the innings.
1 min
India will soon become world's third largest economy
Laying out her government's vision for the country's future, President Droupadi Murmu Friday said India would soon become the third largest economy in the world.
2 mins
Unacceptable: Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sonia, Rahul's remarks on President
The Rashtrapati Bhavan, on Friday, reacted sharply to the remarks made by Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu's speech on the opening day of the Budget Session of Parliament, saying the comments clearly \"hurt the dignity of the high office and therefore are unacceptable\".
1 min
Kumbh tragedy: One from Malda dead, two found, search continues for two others
The Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, known for drawing millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual purification, has turned into a scene of grief and anxiety for several families in north Bengal.
1 min
Border tensions escalate as BSF blocks illegal construction by Bangladeshis
Last week, Bangladeshi nationals tried to build two illegal houses within 150 yards of the border in the Jhikabari area of Kuchlibari, Cooch Behar
1 min
Mahakumbh stampede victim's body arrives home without post-mortem
Binod Ruidas (42), a toto driver from Kenda Bauri Para, under Jamuria police station of West Burdwan district was killed in stampede at Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
1 min
Governor Hints at Taking Up R.G. Kar Case With Amit Shah
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose might take up the complaints of the parents of the victim in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case regarding the entire line of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
1 min
Complaints Against West Bengal Medical Council on Illegal Honorarium Payment
The West Bengal Medical Council is facing criticism from representatives of the medical fraternity on various issues.
1 min
SBI Supports Sustainable Energy Initiative at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar
State Bank of India as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, has undertaken the installation of solar panels at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar.
1 min
For Rafi fans this calendar is straight from 'heart'
The calendar features 12 rare photographs of Mohammad Rafi in his best moods, including a conversation with Kishore Kumar and a photo of him playing the tabla.
1 min
Body of chair factory worker found
The body bore several marks of wounds raising suspicion of him being murdered.
1 min
Health dept missive to MSVPs and CMOHs against use of medicines made by Pharma Impex
A couple of days after the state health department directed the Pharma Impex Laboratories, a drug manufacturing unit in Baruipur of South 24-Parganas district, on 29 January to stop productions of all categories of medicines, the Central Medical Stores (CMS) on Friday asked all medical superintendents cum vice principals (MSVPs) of all medical colleges and hospitals and chief medical officers of health (CMOHs) across the West Bengal not to use all the items procured from the company for patients.
1 min
Mismanagement led to stampede at Kumbh Mela: Chandrima Bhattacharya
At the instructions of the chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the mahila Trinamul Congress members have gathered together in all the districts to discuss steps to be taken to further strengthen and establish coordination within the mahila TMC.
1 min
RG Kar financial scam: Framing of charges against accused on 4 Feb
After the process of framing of charges is done, the trial process in the matter will begin at the same court
1 min
Woman fatally attacked near EM Bypass, three detained
A brutal attack on a young woman near a tea stall by the EM Bypass has sparked political controversy in West Bengal.
1 min
Chennithala Urges Kerala Governor Not To Grant Remission To Murder Convict Sherin
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday wrote to Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, asking him not to commute the sentence of Sherin, the prime convict in the Bhaskara Karanavar murder case.
1 min
K'taka: Man cons CISF cop of ₹18 lakh in matrimony fraud
A man duped a woman constable, attached to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), of Rs 18 lakh on the pretext of marriage in Bengaluru.
1 min
First case of GBS in TG reported
In the first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) reported in Telangana, a 25-year-old woman from Siddipet has been admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad with similar symptoms.
1 min
War of words breaks out between KCR and CM Revanth Reddy
Former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao, who had been lying low for quite some time, sounded a warning for the Congress government led by Revanth Reddy on Friday, exhorting his party leaders and activists to be ready for a direct action.
2 mins
Kerala Police Arrest 27 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants in Ernakulam
The Kerala Police have arrested 27 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from North Paravur near Ernakulam on Thursday night.
1 min
Cong hates poor: PM slams Sonia, Rahul's remarks on Prez's address
Prime Minister Modi said that 'royal family' of the grand old party insulted a tribal woman
2 mins
Elected Members Must Resign, Face People's Mandate Again If They Switch Sides: Kerala High Court
In a potent observation, the Kerala High Court on Friday noted that if elected representatives want to change their political affiliation, they must resign and face the mandate of the people again.
2 mins
Karnataka Passes Order to Implement SC Directive for Patient's Right to Die with Dignity
The Karnataka government passed an order on Friday to implement the Supreme Court's directive on the right to die with dignity for terminally ill patients.
1 min
The Decadal Tenure as a Tool for Judicial Transformation
The Constitution of Bhutan equips the judiciary to foster transformative justice.
2 mins
Neo-liberal
SIR, The article, \"What to expect\" (31-1-25) presents a good analysis.
1 min
Trump's options in Greenland
S President Donald Trump has bent diplomacy full circle.
3 mins
Education, human capital foundational pillars for development: Eco Survey
Education and human capital development are among the foundational pillars of development of India and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) is built upon this principle, said the Economic Survey 2025.
1 min
Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar back Munde even as his caste organisation supports him
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in Delhi that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's position about the resignation of Maharashtra Food & Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde of the NCP is the \"clear and official\" position.
1 min
Face on CCTV footage matches with youth held in Saif case
The Mumbai Police claimed here on Friday that a facial recognition test has identified arrested illegal Bangladeshi immigrant Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30) as the person captured in the CCTV footage from actor Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residential complex after a knife attack.
1 min
Nitish's indecisiveness over Waqf Bill creates flutter in Bihar
As the Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, headed by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, submitted its final report to the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday, the Janata Dal United (JDU)'s apathy towards Muslims has taken centre-stage in the political circles here.
1 min
Economic Survey: Mental health of youth will drive future economy
Lifestyle choices, workplace culture and family situations are critical for productivity and if India's economic ambitions are to be met, immediate attention must be given to lifestyle choices that are often made during childhood/youth, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
1 min
Economic Survey: Health spending rose from 29.0 to 48.0 pc between 2015-2022
India's economic growth strategy emphasises inclusivity and welfare for all its citizens, says the survey
1 min
5 Years After Britain Left the EU, the Full Impact of Brexit Is Still Emerging
Five years ago Friday, two crowds of people gathered near Britain's Parliament—some with Union Jacks and cheers, others European Union flags and tears.
1 min
Trump's FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no 'enemies list' and won't seek retribution
Kash Patel (photo), President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an \"enemies list\" and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president's adversaries or launch investigations for political purposes.
1 min
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo's largest city said Thursday they want to take their fight to the far-off capital, Kinshasa, while Congo's president called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion and his defense minister rejected calls for talks.
1 min
Rapturous Welcome for Freed Palestinian Prisoners in Ramallah
Zakaria Zubeidi, a former commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades was among those released
2 mins
Trump Critiques Biden Administration, DEI Policies After Aircraft Collision
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet collided on Wednesday night with an Army helicopter while landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just across the river from Washington, D.C.
1 min
Rajnath Singh Urges Chartered Accountants To Evolve As Strategic Advisors And Innovators
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday urged Chartered Accountants (CAs) to redefine their roles in the rapidly changing, tech-driven landscape, emphasising the need for them to evolve into strategic advisors, ethical guardians, and innovators.
1 min
Banks need to be cautious of stock markets: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2025 said there is a need to be cautious regarding developments in the Indian and global stock markets.
1 min
Agricultural income grew at 5.23 per cent annually over past decade: Economic Survey
Agricultural income has increased at 5.23 per cent annually over the past decade, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
2 mins
Economic Survey: Govt's expenditure on social services has risen
The government's focus on empowering citizens through education, healthcare, skill development, and social infrastructure development has seen significant progress, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
2 mins
Economic Survey Stresses Private Sector's Role in Infra Development
India needs a continued step-up of investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth
3 mins
Stock Market Closes Higher a Day Before Union Budget
The stock market closed higher on Friday, a day before the announcement of the Budget, for the fourth consecutive session.
1 min
Economic Survey Highlights Challenges in Regulatory Environment for MSMEs
The Economic Survey 2025 has highlighted challenges in the regulatory environment for the MSMEs.
1 min
Champions League: Man City vs Real Madrid Headline Round of 32
Manchester City vs Real Madrid, a tie that has given some iconic results in the past few years will write a new chapter as the two teams headlined the UEFA Champions League Round of 32 draw, which is announced on Friday.
2 mins
ISL: Bengaluru FC take on struggling Punjab FC, eye third spot
Bengaluru FC will aim to jump to the third spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they take on Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.
2 mins
ISL: Mohun Bagan Aim to Continue Title Push Against Mohammedan SC
Defending champions expected to register yet another easy victory against bottom-placed city rivals
2 mins
ISPL: Mumbai Outplay Srinagar by Seven Wickets, Maintain Winning Run
Majhi Mumbai rode excellent batting performances by Mohammed Nadeem, Amit Naik, and Karan More to overpower Srinagar Ke Veer by seven wickets in an exciting Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) clash at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane on Friday evening.
1 min
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No captains' meet, official photoshoot ahead of tourney
In a departure from the tradition, the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will not feature the captains' meet and official photoshoot, a practice typically held in the host country ahead of major ICC tournaments.
1 min
Women's U-19 T20 WC: India beat England; will face SA in final
Defending champions India rode a clinical all-round performance in the second semi-final against England to secure their entry into the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup final.
2 mins
Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar to spearhead India's challenge
Star tennis players Mukund Sasikumar and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead India's challenge in the men's singles matches for their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs tie against Togo, scheduled to be played at DLTA Complex on 1-2 February.
2 mins
Galle Test: Rain delays victory push for Australia
After dominating the first two and a half days of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, Australia found itself battling an unexpected adversary – Galle's unpredictable subtropical weather.
1 min
4th T20I: Hardik, Dube Power India to Big Total After Saqib Mahmood's Historic Feat
Team India stars hit half-centuries to lead the hosts' comeback after pacer's triple wicket maiden
3 mins
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