The Statesman Delhi - January 03, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - January 03, 2025
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In this issue
January 03, 2025
PM to send ceremonial chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah tomorrow
Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will present a ceremonial 'chadar' sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on 4 January.
1 min
West Bengal CM Mamata Accuses BSF of Facilitating Infiltration
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday trained her guns on the Border Security Force (BSF) again, accusing it of facilitating infiltration in the state, allowing killers to sneak in, and also pulled up the state police and district administrations for being silent on the issue.
1 min
PM Modi to inaugurate multiple projects today
He will lay foundation stone of Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura
2 mins
Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among 4 athletes to be awarded Khel Ratna
Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes finalised for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday.
2 mins
Centre amends prison rules across states to address caste-based discrimination
NEW DELHI, 2 JANUARY
1 min
Govt Constitutes Working Group to Revise WPI Base
The government on Thursday announced the constitution of a Working Group headed by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand for revising the base of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
1 min
BGT 2024-25: Struggling Rohit doubtful starter for Sydney Test
Amid rumours of Rohit Sharma mulling a Test retirement after the completion of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday refused to clear the uncertainty over the out-of-form skipper's participation for the fifth and final Test, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
2 mins
Kejriwal likes bogus voters in city, alleges Delhi BJP chief
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday released a new electoral poster, claiming to expose alleged instances of fake voter creation, involving AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his associates from the party.
1 min
Meaning of New Year is to make every moment meaningful, says Sudiksha Ji Maharaj
Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Sant Nirankari Mission, has said the meaning of the New Year is to make every moment meaningful.
1 min
Implement infra projects in city, MPs urge Khattar
The parliamentarians also discuss the issues of congestion and pollution in city
1 min
Chouhan Writes to CM, Dubs AAP Policies 'Anti-Farmer'
Farmers' plight has never been as bad as it is under BJP rule, Atishi replies to agri minister
3 mins
Groundwater level in Delhi depleted due to AAP govt's negligence: Vijender
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta on Thursday claimed that the groundwater level in Delhi has depleted due to the negligence of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the residents are facing a severe groundwater crisis.
1 min
NSUI demands DU college be named after former PM Manmohan Singh
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that a Delhi University college be named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
1 min
'On Duty Sir'—first-ever play on life of police personnel staged in Delhi
Pacyon Foundation, a leading foundation, staged their play \"On Duty Sir\" which highlighted various issues faced by the police in taking out time for their family and personal lives, getting time off from work (holidays), psychological issues, suicides and suicidal tendencies among the police amongst other problems.
2 mins
Kejriwal recommended demolition of 9 temples in Delhi in 2023
Responding to AAP's claim on temple demolition, The LG Secretariat on Thursday called it a political game with communal overtones being played out and alleged that in 2023, Chief Minister Atishi and then CM Arvind Kejriwal recommended the demolition of nine temples in different parts of the city.
1 min
Four booked for using forged papers to obtain Voter IDs
Police have filed an FIR against four people for allegedly using forged papers to apply for new voter IDs, following a complaint from the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) Matiala, South-West Delhi, while two other EROs have also filed complaints regarding the same to the cops, sources said on Thursday.
1 min
Govt house illegally occupied by J&K BJP chief sealed by estates dept
In an embarrassment to the BJP, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday sealed the ministerial house in which party president Sat Sharma was continuing to stay illegally even after not being an MLA.
1 min
LOP Compares Sukhu Govt's Actions to Jaspal Bhatti's Show 'Ulta-Pulta'
Thakur also criticises the HP Chief Minister's decision to withdraw the electricity subsidy
2 mins
Himachal CM Flags Off Tour for Orphaned Children Under Sukh Aashray Yojana
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off the first group of 22 \"Children of the State\" on Thursday, marking the start of a 13-day educational and recreational tour under the Sukh Aashray Yojana.
1 min
Kejriwal shedding crocodile tears for farmers: Delhi Cong
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Thursday accused former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal of shedding crocodile tears for farmers after he demanded that the BJP-led government at the Centre must talk to the farmers protesting in Punjab.
1 min
Delhi continues to reel under cold day conditions for fourth day in a row
The national capital experienced cold day conditions for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday with the minimum temperature recorded at 7.6 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.
1 min
The road often taken' by illegal immigrants from Bangladesh
The Delhi police has been successful at tracing the donkey route adopted by illegal immigrants from Bangladesh to enter India.
1 min
Poll Official Asks Delhi Police to Register FIR for Forging Documents
The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of Sangam Vihar assembly constituency wrote to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Tigri Police station in South Delhi to register an FIR against an applicant for using forged documents to register as a new voter.
1 min
PM Strongly Condemns 'Cowardly Terrorist Attack' in New Orleans
Condolence messages poured in from global leaders, including Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy, French Prez Macron, Canadian PM Trudeau & others
2 mins
TN Sexual Assault Case: HC Slams Political Parties for Protests
With the Opposition cornering the DMK government over the recent sexual assault of a girl student at the prestigious Anna University, Madras High Court on Thursday blamed political parties for holding protests only to garner media attention.
2 mins
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Takes Oath as Kerala Governor
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the new Governor of Kerala in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday.
1 min
Probe Begins Into Video Recording In Women's Washrooms At Hyderabad College After Protests
After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations.
1 min
Pacific Narratives
Experts believe that the Indo-Pacific has also given a direct recognition of the growing importance of India whose emergence as a strong economic power and leading security actor in ways reflected in the old facets of the region. To recollect history, the geographical space referred to as Asia-Pacific revolved primarily around two civilizations, India and China. The colonial system led to the end of Indian and Chinese influence over their neighbours and to a fragmentation of the region
6 mins
ADGM from Abu Dhabi to GMC - A gateway for foreign investment
The adoption of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) legal framework for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) marks a pivotal development in Bhutan's economic strategy.
2 mins
Gas transit
The decision to halt Russian gas transit through Ukraine is a momentous event, marking the end of Moscow's decades-long dominance in Europe's energy markets.
4 mins
The World Can Be Better When Hopes Coalesce
We all like to start a new year on a hopeful note.
3 mins
Are tourists loving Kyoto to death?
Kyoto, one of Japan's major tourist destinations, is suffering from over-tourism amid booming inbound demand.
4 mins
SC Tags Owaisi's Plea on Places of Worship Act With Pending Matters
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the tagging of a plea filed by AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, with a pending batch of matters.
1 min
Bhopal gas tragedy: Toxic waste reaches destination
About 340 metric tonnes of toxic waste, lying in the Union Carbide factory for 40 years since the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, was finally removed on Wednesday night and it reached its destination Pithampur for incineration at around 4.30 a.m. on Thursday.
2 mins
PM Modi Lauds Maha Govt's Efforts to Ensure Development of Maoist-Affected Areas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Maharashtra Government's efforts to ensure all-round development in remote and Maoist-affected areas.
1 min
My govt not facing pressure from PM or Home Minister: Omar Abdullah
In a significant statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government was functioning independently and dismissed reports of being under pressure from the Centre, Raj Bhawan, or any political leaders, including those from the BJP.
1 min
Tripura Govt To Move Bill Giving Retirement Benefits To MLAs Who Served Even For A Day
A Bill would be moved in the Winter session of the Tripura Assembly amending the existing law to provide retirement benefits to MLAs who have served even for just a day, officials said on Thursday.
1 min
Retired IAS, IPS officers and ex VCs unite as 'Nikshay Mitras' to champion a TB-free UP
In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'TB-Free India,' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched an innovative initiative to accelerate progress towards this goal.
2 mins
Railways to ensure clean & hygienic food at stations during Kumbh
As preparations for a grand Mahakumbh 2025 gain momentum, the Railways are gearing up to enhance the experience for devotees and visitors, ensuring the availability of clean and hygienic food to them.
1 min
Art 370 reason behind terrorism in Kashmir valley, says Amit Shah
Highlighting the importance of the abrogation of Article 370, Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that it was after its revocation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership that a new era of development began in Kashmir valley which was affected due to terrorism.
1 min
CPI Rejects Manipur CM Biren Singh's Apology, Demands His Resignation Amid Governance Crisis
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has dismissed Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's recent apology for the ethnic violence in the state, demanding his immediate resignation.
1 min
Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Survey Report Reaches Court
The Next Action Will Depend On The Instructions Of The Supreme Court Or Allahabad High Court
2 mins
Assam reclaims 9,000 hectares of encroached land amid declining forest cover concerns
GUWAHATI, 2 JANUARY
1 min
US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by the Islamic State group
A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, the president said.
1 min
Impeached South Korean president issues defiant message as he faces possible detention
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, in a message to conservative supporters rallying outside his Seoul residence, vowed to \"fight to the end\" against \"anti-state forces,\" while his legal team warned Thursday that police officers attempting to detain him could face arrest by his presidential security service or even civilians.
1 min
Israel warns of escalation in Gaza if hostage deal not reached
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz (photo) issued a stern warning stating that Israel would intensify its military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a deal for the release of hostages \"soon.\"
1 min
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies
A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Thursday rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups.
1 min
12 Killed in Montenegro Shooting: Suspect Kills Self
Prime Minister Milojko Spajić said that the government may try to impose a total ban on weapons 'because we must ask ourselves after this who should be allowed to have guns in Montenegro'
2 mins
Firework mortars, gas canisters found inside Tesla that exploded Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel
Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.
1 min
Market Continues Winning Streak
Investors' wealth increased by around ₹ 5.8 lakh crore
1 min
India emerges global leader in IPO volume, QIPs surge to all-time high
Facts first. India has emerged as the leader in IPO volume, hosting twice as many IPOs as the US and 2.5 times more than Europe.
2 mins
Union Budget: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Financial Sector, Capital Market Stakeholders
As part of the pre-Budget consultations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets.
1 min
Indian Stock Market Poised to Advance at the Start of 2025
Indian equity indices are poised to advance in the beginning of 2025 on the back of recovery expected in earnings, supported by a boost in rural spending and pick up in government spending, according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report released on Thursday.
1 min
India Grabs 3.9 Per Cent Global Trade Share In Textiles And Apparel Sector
India holds a share of 3.9 per cent of the global trade in textiles and apparel, and including handicrafts it comprises 8.21 per cent in total exports in 2023-24, government said on Thursday.
1 min
52 years after creating Paralympics history, Murlikant Petkar to get Arjuna Award for lifetime achievement
Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, 80, will receive the Arjuna Award for lifetime achievement from President Droupadi Murmu on January 17.
2 mins
Finch backs Virat Kohli amid poor form and controversies
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch said that star India batter Virat Kohli is trying to \"pick up a fight\" and is \"trying to be antagonistic\" because that is when he plays at his best and puts all his skills on the show.
1 min
Football: Valencia and Real Madrid kick off La Liga in 2025
Valencia and Real Madrid get the La Liga underway in 2025 on Friday in a match that could see Real go top, ahead of cross-town rivals Atletico and five points clear of archrivals FC Barcelona.
1 min
Rewind 2024: Neeraj Chopra enjoys stellar year with Olympic silver and World Championships triumph
Neeraj Chopra, India's 'Golden Boy,' solidified his place as one of the nation's greatest athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
2 mins
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