The Statesman Delhi - January 02, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - January 02, 2025
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In this issue
January 02, 2025
Pakistan Asked To Expedite Repatriation Of Prisoners
India Made The Request In The Context Of The Annual Exchange Of Lists Of Civilian Prisoners And Fishermen By Both The Countries
2 mins
Indian Navy to commission three frontline fleet assets, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagsheer, on 15 January
The Indian Navy is all set to create history by simultaneously commissioning three frontline combatants at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 15 January.
1 min
Ministry of Defence Declares 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms' to Boost Armed Forces' Modernisation
The Ministry of Defence has announced the year 2025 as the \"Year of Reforms\" for the Indian Armed Forces during a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
1 min
At least ten killed after man rams vehicle into crowd in New Orleans
Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after a man rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street in what authorities described as a terrorist attack.
1 min
AI launches inflight Wi-Fi services on domestic routes
Tata group-owned Air India becomes the first airline to offer inflight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity services on domestic flights, according to the airline's press release on Wednesday.
1 min
BJP leaders distributing money to buy votes: CM Kejriwal to RSS chief
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, accusing BJP leaders of distributing money to get votes and asked whether the RSS endorses such \"unethical\" practices.
1 min
Delhiites Celebrate 2025 With Tradition, Modernity
The national capital welcomed 2025 with a blend of traditional and modern celebrations.
1 min
Bizman commits suicide in Model Town amid pending divorce case in court
A 40-year-old businessman committed suicide at his house in the Model Town area of North West Delhi in the middle of a divorce case pending in court, the police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Opp leader Gupta writes to CVC, alleges financial irregularities in Delhi Jal Board
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta on Wednesday wrote to the Central Vigilance Commission alleging financial irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board.
1 min
35 Bikers Fined for Using Modified Silencers and Doing Stunts in Jamia Nagar on New Year's Eve
On the occasion of New Year's Eve, the South East District Police fined 35 bikers for using modified silencers and performing stunts in Jamia Nagar under operation 'Bullet Raja', it said on Wednesday.
1 min
LG Saxena asks DDA to start process of surveying for ropeways across Yamuna
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority to start the process of surveying and selecting sites for installation of ropeways/cableways that would carry passengers in cable cars across the Yamuna.
1 min
Centre planning to demolish temples & religious places in city
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP-led Central government is planning to bring down some temples and Buddhist places of worship at different locations in Delhi with approval of the Lt. Governor.
1 min
Atishi tried to disturb communal harmony: Sachdeva
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday strongly condemned the statement made by Chief Minister Atishi Marlena, wherein she has mentioned that the 'Religious Committee' has directly recommended to the Lt. Governor for the demolition of temples here.
1 min
BJP MPs' Memo to Gadkari Proposes Projects to Tackle Pollution and Traffic Jams
All seven MPs from Delhi called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday and presented a memorandum proposing four new projects aimed at reducing pollution, congestion, and traffic jams in the national capital.
1 min
Big difference in words and deeds of Kejriwal, says Delhi Cong chief
Stepping up his attack on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Wednesday said there is a big difference between his words and deeds.
1 min
Affluent people must forgo power subsidy in HP: Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the affluent people of the state to voluntarily give up electricity subsidy as a mark of contribution in bringing about reforms in the state to make it self-reliant.
2 mins
Haryana Notifies 9 PHE Services Under Right to Service Act, Sets Deadlines
The Haryana government has notified nine services of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department under the Right to Service Act, 2014, and established specific deadlines for their delivery.
1 min
'PM New Year's gift to farmers': Haryana CM welcomes farmer-friendly cabinet decisions
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has welcomed the farmer-friendly decisions taken in the first Union Cabinet meeting of 2025 chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1 min
Somnath Bharti has lost political ground: Kapoor
Responding to Malviya Nagar MLA Somnath Bharti's allegations regarding the demolition drive,
1 min
Hipa to be renamed after Dr Manmohan Singh: Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Shimla, announced to rename the institute after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
1 min
HIPA to be renamed after Dr Manmohan Singh: Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Shimla, announced to rename the institute after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
2 mins
UP Man Kills Mother, 4 Sisters Over Harassment by Land Mafia
In a horrific incident, a 24-year-old man has been arrested here for allegedly killing his mother and four sisters in cold-blooded murder over harassment by land mafia, police said on Wednesday.
2 mins
Cabinet Okays Continuation of PM Fasal Bima Yojana Till '25-26
Nine major states are currently implementing this scheme; other states are also being onboarded expeditiously
2 mins
NEHU Vice-Chancellor extends leave amid ongoing protests and administrative turmoil
Meghalaya's North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice-Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla has once again extended his earned leave, with his return now scheduled for 13 January 2025.
1 min
Yogi calls for road safety awareness drives in schools and colleges from 6 to 10 January
On the first day of the New Year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting of the UP State Road Safety Council, issuing crucial directives to all departments involved in road safety.
1 min
Assam CM raises alarm over China's Brahmaputra dam, warns of ecological and security threats
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced serious concerns about China's proposed construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River, highlighting its potential to devastate the river's ecosystem and severely impact water availability in North-east India.
1 min
Assam CM flags alarming rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, cites economic collapse
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday expressed grave concern over a sharp rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, linking it to economic collapse and widespread unemployment in the neighboring country's textile industry.
1 min
India Intensifies Extradition Process of 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Accused from US
Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana could soon be extradited to India for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed around 175 people, sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Mumbai Police's crime branch confirmed on Wednesday.
1 min
Govt Initiates Process for Dr Manmohan Singh's Memorial
One of the primary requirements for the memorial is the formation of a trust
2 mins
SC to hear Owaisi's plea seeking implementation of Places of Worship Act
The Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday a plea filed by AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act, which prohibits the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.
1 min
Weeklong shutdown against Vaishnodevi ropeway suspended
The weeklong shutdown in Katra, the base town of Vaishnodevi pilgrimage, has been suspended after the administration released the detained leaders and assured the protestors that work on the controversial ropeway will not be undertaken until the issue was discussed with the stakeholders.
1 min
Pakistan: Former PM Singh's ancestral village mourns his demise, invites his family
Though ties between India and Pakistan continue to remain fraught amid repeated terror activities from Islamabad, Gah, a small village in Pakistan, which is also the ancestral place of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, mourned his demise with a special event.
1 min
Bhopal tragedy: Protest against removing FCRA registration of Sambhavna Trust Clinic
Even as the 337 metric ton toxic waste lying abandoned for 40 years after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy at Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is almost ready to be finally removed and sent for incineration, members of the Sambhavna Trust Clinic have begun an indefinite protest alleging that the Union government is not clearing the ban on the Trust's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration.
1 min
Tech Opening-up Key to Chinese Modernization
Emphasizing that opening-up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, President Xi Jinping has said that Chinese modernization must be supported by scientific and technological modernization.
2 mins
A Man To Emulate
In contemporary India, the hiatus between spiritual values and material pursuits is increasingly evident. As Indians navigate a post-secular society, it becomes crucial to remember that beneath every action lies an inner grace that can only be cultivated through unity with the divine. This perspective challenges the notion of a fully transformed society dominated by material hedonism, especially in light of historical disputes between Hinduism and Charvaka materialism
6 mins
Maritime Sabotage
The recent discovery of a damaged power cable on the Baltic seabed, linked to a vessel from a shadow fleet, underscores an alarming trend of maritime sabotage targeting critical infrastructure.
4 mins
My memory and I
Writing has become a wonderful way for me to pass idle time during my retirement years. I write just about everything: short stories, novels, poems, opinion pieces, satires, travelogues—you name it. Ideas just float into my head and I write spontaneously.
5 mins
Beholden to tech czars
This past weekend, rumors were flying around that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was hosting a $600 million wedding to his fiancée Lauren Sanchez in Aspen, Colorado.
4 mins
Allegations politically motivated: Siddaramaiah on calls for Priyank Kharge's resignation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that there was no question of state Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge resigning over the contractor suicide case, saying the allegations against him were \"politically motivated\".
1 min
India's bio-economy projected to reach $300 bn by 2030: Jitendra
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the country's biotechnology sector has experienced extraordinary growth, skyrocketing from a USD 10 billion industry in 2014 to over USD 130 billion in 2024, with projections to reach USD 300 billion by 2030.
2 mins
Nimisha Priya's husband says ready to pay blood money
A trial court in Sanaa sentenced her to death for the murder of her Yemeni biz partner
2 mins
Cong wants me in jail without evidence: KTR
BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana was trying to put him in jail without any evidence.
1 min
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave; the latest African country to do so
Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence, the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power.
1 min
US Imposes Sanctions on Russian and Iranian Groups Over Disinformation Targeting Its Voters
The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year's election.
1 min
Taiwan President Vows to Boost Island's Defence Budget as Chinese Threats Rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (photo) pledged to strengthen the island's defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year's address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the \"line of defense of democracy\" globally.
1 min
New gun laws rolling out in multiple US states on 1 Jan
US states have taken steps to pass their own gun regulations to effect on 1 January, as related violence kept on ravaging the nation with nearly 500 mass shootings occurring in 2024, media reported.
1 min
Ukraine Halts Transit of Russian Gas to Europe After a Pre-War Deal Expires
Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network after a pre-war transit deal expired at the end of last year.
1 min
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 12 as War Grinds On into New Year
The War Has Caused Widespread Destruction and Displaced Some 90 Percent of Gaza's Population of 2.3 Million, Often Multiple Times; Hundreds of Thousands Are Living in Tents in Extreme Conditions
2 mins
UPI Transactions Value Up 8% to ₹23.25 Lakh Crore in December, Surges 35% in 2024
In a fresh record, the unified payments interface (UPI) transactions witnessed 8 percent growth (on-month) in volume, reaching 16.73 billion in December, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Wednesday.
1 min
Power sector: India's achievements in 2024
India's power sector demonstrated resilience & commitment to sustainable growth
2 mins
India's total tobacco exports crossed ₹12,000 cr in 2023-24
India's tobacco exports surpassed Rs.12005.89 crore during 2023-24.
1 min
Stock Market Ends on Positive Note on the First Day of 2025
India's domestic benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday amid muted global cues as buying was seen in auto, IT, PSU bank, financial service, pharma, FMCG, media, energy, and private bank sectors on the NSE.
1 min
Poetic symphony of nature, love and life
Gopal Lahiri's latest book of poems, Anemone Morning and Other Poems, is another addition to his distinguished poetic oeuvre that explores and explains, suggests, and decodes the core of human existence.
4 mins
Of everyday lives and timeless emotions
Ishi Pulugurtha's Framed, a collection of short stories, is a lesson in empathy, an invitation to initiate conversations on issues often subject to oversight in mainstream everyday discussions.
4 mins
Defending Champions Australia seek WTC reward in Sydney
The 184-run victory against India in Boxing Day Test has helped defending World Test champions Australia consolidate their position as frontrunners to face South Africa in the WTC final at the Lord's in June, this year, and a win in Sydney will confirm their second consecutive appearance in the one-off contest, besides helping them reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a prize that has eluded them for 10 years.
2 mins
'King' Kohli gears up for final shot at retaining crown in Oz
Having begun his career with a bang in Australia in 2014, the Team India star is back where it all started
3 mins
Rewind 2024: Meet emerging international cricket stars who enjoyed a breakout year
World cricket witnesses plenty of talent emerge every year. While some talents turn out to be one-match or one-series wonders, plenty of them still end up instilling hope in fans for another generation of enthralling cricketing action.
2 mins
Bumrah beats Ravi Ashwin's all-time Test rankings record
India's star quick Jasprit Bumrah's unrelenting display in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series yielded nine wickets in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, and helped him consolidate his lead as the No. 1 Test bowler in the recent rankings update.
2 mins
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