The Statesman Siliguri - May 10, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - May 10, 2025
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In this issue
May 10, 2025
Seven Pakistani infiltrators killed by BSF in Samba sector
At least seven heavily armed terrorists were gunned down on Friday on the border in Jammu region as the BSF foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan.
1 min
PM Modi Takes Stock of Op Sindoor, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah Review Situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs against the backdrop of the ongoing 'Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
Govt activates 14 TA battalions to bolster military readiness
As India's Operation Sindoor entered its third day today, the government of India authorised the Chief of Army Staff to call out every officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army for active duty.
1 min
Indian Oil, BPCL assure sufficient fuel supply
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, state-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday issued public statements, assuring citizens that the country has sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG.
1 min
IPL 2025 suspended for a week due to ongoing cross-border tensions
In an unprecedented move, the BCCI has decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for one week in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
1 min
Let's not bring down their morale in prevailing situation': SC to Centre on women army officers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central government not to release from service 69 women officers of the Indian Army's Short Service Commission (SSC), who have approached the top court challenging the denial of permanent commission to them.
1 min
India to flag Pakistan's terror record at IMF loan meeting
India will oppose Pakistan's case for availing a fresh $1.3 billion IMF loan at an executive board meeting of the multilateral institution to be held on Friday.
1 min
300-400 Drones Used in Pak Intrusion Bid
MEA briefing: India accuses Pakistan of using civilian airliners as shields
2 mins
India measured in actions against Pak: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday had telephonic conversations with his counterparts from some nations during which he said India has been measured in its actions against Pakistan but made it clear that any escalation will get a firm response.
1 min
Youth scales tree to watch Air Force in action, nabbed
As the country buzzed with pride and anticipation over the Indian Air Force's strategic airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a 22-year-old youth from Alipurduar took his curiosity to an unusual height, quite literally.
1 min
CM Golay Reviews Sikkim's Emergency Preparedness
Amid ongoing concerns over potential crises, Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) convened a high-level security and preparedness review meeting at Samman Bhawan in Gangtok on Friday.
1 min
Two JMB Terrorists Nabbed by STF in Birbhum
West Bengal STF arrested two suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives—Ajmal Hussein and Saheb Ali Khan—in Birbhum district during late-night raids
1 min
Tagore Birth Anniversary Celebrated Across the State
The 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore was observed in the state with usual enthusiasm.
1 min
RSS to mediate in resolving dissent between state BJP leaders
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has intervened in a simmering power tussle within the Bengal BJP, seeking to heal the growing rift between former state party president Dilip Ghosh and the current leadership helmed by state president Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition in Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.
2 mins
City airport on high alert, CISF cancels all leave
As military tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent Operation Sindoor, Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has been placed on high alert.
2 mins
Arms racket in Kolkata busted, four arrested
The Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on Friday announced that it had busted an illegal arms racket in the city and arrested four persons in this connection in the intervening night of 8 May and 9 May.
3 mins
Amid India-Pak tension, Bengal BJP chief highlights Tagore's patriotic messages
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the BJP's state president in West Bengal and Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, on Friday, recollected the patriotic messages in the songs penned by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
1 min
Pope Leo XIV's Tamil Nadu & Kerala connect
While the Catholics across the world are rejoicing at having a new pope and chanting 'Viva il Papa' (long live the Pope), Tamil Nadu as well as Kerala is elated at the old connection that Leo XIV has with the state.
1 min
Army Jawan from AP Killed in Crossborder Firing along LoC
Murali Naik, an Indian Army jawan from Andhra Pradesh, was killed during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir last night.
1 min
Karnataka: GAIL to jointly garner renewable energy; make the state the hub of green energy
Collaboration between the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) and the Karnataka government strengthened here on Friday with the inking of an MoU between the two entities to establish approximately 1 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity in the state.
1 min
SC Junks Plea To Enforce Three-Language Policy In TN, Kerala, West Bengal
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed a public interest plea (PIL) seeking directions to the governments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal to implement the three-language formula as proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
1 min
TN CM Stalin to lead rally in solidarity with armed forces
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will lead a rally on the Marina sea front in Chennai on Saturday in solidarity with the armed forces for conducting Operation Sindoor.
1 min
Karnataka minister reiterates offer to become a suicide bomber against Pakistan
Unmindful of the criticism of the BJP of his declaration to carry out a suicide bomber mission to Pakistan, Karnataka minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan reiterated his readiness to become a suicide bomber against Pakistan.
1 min
Karnataka Govt Takes On The Water Mafia In Bengaluru
The 'Sanchari Cauvery' scheme aims to ensure masses have access to water at a reasonable price
2 mins
Kerala Govt Sets Up Control Rooms To Support Keralites Stranded In Conflict Zones Amid Indo-Pak Tensions
In the wake of the Indo-Pak conflict, the Kerala Government has opened control rooms in the State Secretariat and Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs (NORKA) Department to help Keralites, who are stranded in conflict zones.
1 min
MP: Leaves of all police personnel cancelled, security beefed up
Leaves of government employees in Madhya Pradesh have been suspended and all police personnel on leave have been asked to immediately report back to duty on Friday.
1 min
'Pak will be taught befitting lesson'
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav asserted on Friday that India will teach a befitting lesson to Pakistan.
1 min
Army Intel, ATS Conduct Joint Raid in Ranchi Over Suspected Sale of Unauthorized Military Uniforms
Acting on intelligence inputs, the Army Intelligence and Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted a joint raid at Ganesh Army Store near Booty More in Ranchi, seizing restricted military uniform materials that were reportedly being sold without proper authorization.
1 min
Pak appeals for 'more loans', later claims to have been hacked
Pakistan Friday issued an appeal to its international partners for money amid heightened tensions with India.
1 min
Operation Sindoor Was Inevitable: RSS
Extending rock solid support to the Narendra Modi-led government at the centre for the ongoing Operation Sindoor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday lauded the country's leadership and the armed forces for their \"decisive action\" against terror emanating from Pakistan.
1 min
Debris of Pakistan air strike recovered in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer & Sriganganagar
Debris of Pakistani drones and other parts that fell from the striking equipment from across the border were recovered from different places in Jaisalmer Friday morning.
2 mins
Pak's Disinformation Campaign: Gujarat Port Fire, Jalandhar Drone Strike; PIB Debunks Videos
Several videos being circulated on the social media platform X claiming to show attacks by Pakistani forces have been debunked by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
1 min
India's Layered Air Defence Shines in Operation Sindoor
The counter strikes carried out by India against Pakistan on the second day of ongoing Operation Sindoor, showcased not only its resolution to eliminate the terror threats, but also the power and efficiency of the air defence ecosystem.
2 mins
Just married, now marching: Newlywed soldiers exhibit unshakeable dedication
In moments when personal joy and national duty clash, only a few rise to embody the spirit of true patriotism.
1 min
Red alert in Bihar, CM to visit border areas
Against the backdrop of 'Operation Sindoor', Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will visit the Seemanchal region on 10 May and hold a high-level meeting with senior officials of the border districts in Purnia.
1 min
Centre to states/UTs: Grant necessary emergency procurement powers to civil defence authorities
Amid the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan, the union government has asked all states to delegate emergency procurement power to concerned heads of the civil defence agencies, to enable them to make purchases if case of emergency.
1 min
The Daily Star
We are shocked by the abusive and abhorrent language used at the Hefazat-e-Islam rally by some groups as they outright rejected the recommendations made by the Women's Affairs Reform Commission, calling for its immediate abolition.
2 mins
Guarding the Republic
The spate of Pakistani aerial intrusions and attacks targeting Jammu and other key Indian installations by loitering munitions and drones is more than a military event — it is a direct challenge to India's sovereignty and resolve.
2 mins
Power and Posture
The recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was more than a polite diplomatic encounter ~ it was a vivid display of two clashing worldviews in an increasingly volatile North American partnership.
2 mins
Hindutva Has Become a Religious Idea
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant is a familiar name in India's political circles. The politician who represents the coveted Mumbai constituency says he is essentially a social worker.
5 mins
Assam CM Calls Off Bihu Events, Party Celebration Amid Indo-Pak Tension
As the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government completes four years in office on Saturday, the state has decided to forgo any celebratory events, citing prevailing national tensions and concerns along the India-Pakistan border.
1 min
Rajput Regiment soldier Shakeel chooses duty over ailing child
In a powerful story of sacrifice, legacy, and patriotism, Havaldar Shakeel Ahmed of the Rajput Regiment has demonstrated what true commitment to the nation looks like.
1 min
In setback to Pakistan, World Bank distances itself from Indus Water Treaty
In a major setback to Pakistan, the World Bank made it clear on Friday that it has no role to play in sorting out matters related to the Indus Water Treaty, which India has suspended following the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
1 min
UP's Defence Industrial Corridor Opens the Door to Mass Employment
Amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and strained relations with Pakistan, India is proactively addressing its strategic and defence requirements.
1 min
Pakistan now struggles for its very existence: Yogi Adityanath
The CM called on citizens to remain united and stand firmly by the Indian armed forces
2 mins
Meghalaya imposes night curfew along Indo-Bangladesh border
Meghalaya has imposed night curfews along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts to prevent cross-border infiltration, smuggling, and militant activity.
1 min
Ukraine Says It Uncovered a Hungarian Espionage Network, 2 Suspects Held
Ukraine's main security agency said Friday it had arrested two people on suspicion of spying for Hungary by gathering intelligence on Ukraine's military in the west of the country.
1 min
Trump Floats Cutting China Tariffs to 80 Percent Ahead of Meeting as He Looks to Deescalate Trade War
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145 percent to 80 percent ahead of a weekend meeting among top US and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war.
1 min
Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of USA gathering intel on Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told agencies \"you cannot spy against an ally\" after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by American President Donald Trump.
1 min
Russia Holds Victory Day Parade Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Defeat of Nazi Germany
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
1 min
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass, Calls Election a Cross and Blessing
Pope Leo XIV, history's first North American pope, acknowledged his great responsibility while addressing the cardinals
2 mins
PMSBY's cumulative enrolments surged by 443 pc since 2016: Centre
The cumulative enrolments under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMBSY), an accident insurance scheme, has surged by 443 per cent since 2016, said the Union government on Friday, as the scheme marks a decade of launch.
1 min
India Surpasses Germany To Become World's Third Largest Producer Of Wind, Solar Energy
India is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, surpassing Germany, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Friday, adding that the country's solar power installed capacity reached 107.95 GW in April this year, from 82.64 GW in the same month last year, which is a 30.7 per cent growth.
1 min
India's Retail Sector Surges With 169% Growth in Q1 2025: Report
The Indian retail sector witnessed 169 per cent growth (year-on-year) in the January-March quarter, as strong momentum in new retail store openings continued to play out in major metropolitan cities, a report said on Friday.
1 min
India-Pak Conflict Affects 11% of Daily Domestic Air Traffic: Industry Data
As tensions flare up between India and Pakistan, at least 11 percent of the daily domestic air traffic has been affected following the shutdown of 24 airports in the country, data showed on Friday.
1 min
Inflow in equity mutual funds dips 3.24 per cent to ₹24,269 crore in April: AMFI
In the backdrop of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the inflow in equity mutual funds dipped 3.24 per cent to Rs 24,269 crore in April amid continued market volatility, data by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) said.
1 min
880-Point Dip in Sensex Amid India-Pak Tensions
Selloff came after Pakistan fired missiles at Indian cities in response to India's precision strikes
1 min
Centre expands Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, increases cover to ₹20 crore
The Union Government has notified the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), increasing the ceiling on guarantee cover per borrower under the Scheme from Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore.
1 min
'Hardik, Manpreet, Harmanpreet have helped me a lot': Rajinder on senior squad experience
Rajinder Singh made his senior debut in October last year during a two-match series against Germany and eight months later, he has become a pivotal part of the Indian men's hockey team.
3 mins
Alexis Mac Allister Wins PL Player of the Month
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister has been named Premier League Player of the Month for April, winning the award for the first time.
1 min
Bundesliga: Wirtz era looms as Bayern prepare to bid farewell to Muller
A change of superstars appears to be on the horizon in Munich.
2 mins
Italian Open: Alcaraz returns from injury, will renew rivalry with Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from the muscle injuries that forced him to withdraw from the Madrid Open and is \"100 per cent ready\" for the Italian Open — where he hopes to renew his rivalry with Jannik Sinner.
1 min
La Liga: Barcelona, Real Madrid Brace for Title-Deciding Clásico
Barcelona must recover from their painful Champions League exit in time to face Real Madrid on Sunday with the La Liga title on the line.
4 mins
Neeraj, Rohit, other stars praise Indian armed forces
In the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has extended his full support to the Indian Armed Forces, lauding their bravery and unwavering resolve in tackling terrorism.
2 mins
DDCA Gets Bomb Threat Claiming Revenge for Operation Sindoor
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday received a threat email claiming to blast the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in retaliation for the ongoing Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian armed forces against Pakistan.
1 min
PSL shifted to UAE amid tensions with India, foreign player concerns
Rattled by the retaliation from the Indian armed forces, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of its Pakistan Super League to the UAE, with foreign players reportedly concerned about continuing to play in the country.
1 min
KIYG: Jammu & Kashmir lift spirits with hard-fought volleyball gold
At a time where the Kashmir valley has found itself in the news for heartbreaking reasons, four young boys from the region offered a different storyline, with an amalgam of courage, resilience, focus and gold.
1 min
Jaiswal takes U-turn, wants to continue domestic cricket for Mumbai
In a sudden U-turn, India international Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed his desire to continue playing domestic cricket for Mumbai.
2 mins
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