The Statesman Kolkata - November 11, 2024

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November 11, 2024

Shah unveils Mahayuti's 'Sankalp Patra 2024'

The ruling alliance's manifesto promises to create 25 lakh jobs

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Kharge releases MVA's 'Maharashtranama' manifesto aimed at women, youth & farmers

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday released the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) 'Maharashtranama' manifesto in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled for November 20.

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JCO killed, 3 soldiers injured in gunfight with terrorists

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army's Para Special Forces was killed and three soldiers were injured, two of them critically, on Sunday in a gunfight with terrorists involved in the killing of two Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in the forest of Kishtwar in the Jammu division.

1 min

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st CJI today

President Droupadi Murmu will on Monday swear in Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

1 min

Jefferies lowers FY25 earnings estimates for nearly 2/3rd of cos; steepest since 2020

Coming as its steepest downgrade ratio since 2020, Jefferies India recently lowered FY25 earnings estimates for nearly two-thirds of the companies under its coverage that have come out with September quarter results so far.

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Those opposed to creation of J'khand won't develop it: PM's jibe at Cong-JMM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the INDIA alliance, saying those who opposed the creation of Jharkhand will never work for the development of the state.

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India, Russia to hold intergovernmental commission meet to consolidate ties

India and Russia will review the entire gamut of their bilateral relationship on Tuesday when they hold the 25th session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation in New Delhi.

1 min

Urdi Bazar Jagadhatri Puja Committee spreads message of environmental conservation

The Urdi Bazar Jagadhatri Puja Committee has adopted the theme of saving greenery to protect our environment.

1 min

Tension in Birbhum village after youth killed in gas cylinder blast

Bipadtaran Bagdi (36) died when a gas cylinder burst during the refilling of gas balloons in Ahmedpur in Sainthia of Birbhum district.

1 min

BJP's Darj MP Raju Bista welcomes CM ahead of visit

Mr Bista urged the Chief Minister to address local issues during her visit.

1 min

Durgapur youth arrested by Maharashtra police for ₹16 crore fraud

A youth from Durgapur, Pranavananda Mondal, was arrested by the Maharashtra Police today. He is accused of defrauding people of Rs 16 crore by promising to erect wireless internet towers on their land in Nagpur.

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Cops yet to arrest culprits who killed former Purulia criminal

Thirty-six hours after the crime, Purulia Police are yet to arrest the culprits who murdered a former notorious criminal, Qurban Ansari (43), in Benadola under the Adra Police Station area.

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Asansol police register complaint against TMC leader for vandalism at petrol pump

Asansol South Police Station, under the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), has initiated a case under non-bailable sections against Rabiul Islam, the current legal advisor of the Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) and a former MMIC of the AMC.

1 min

Man falls victim to digital arrest scam, loses ₹ 9 lakh

A few days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi alerted the nation's citizens about digital arrest scams. However, Biswajit Nayak, a resident of Ananda Pally in the Raniganj Police Station area of West Burdwan district, has fallen victim to a cybercrime, losing Rs. 9 lakhs.

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Services on Metro Green Line to be partially curtailed from today

Metro services in the Howrah-Esplanade section of Kolkata Metro's Green Line are being curtailed partially from tomorrow on account of ongoing work on the still-incomplete Esplanade-Sealdah section of the East West Line.

1 min

Bomb scare on Indigo flight, declared non-specific after probe

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Stage Set for By-elections in Six Assembly Constituencies

By-elections will be held in Sitai and Madarihat in north Bengal and Taldangra, Midnapore, Haroa and Naihati in south Bengal on 13 November

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RG Kar: Trial to start in special Kolkata court from today

The trial in the ghastly rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August will start at a special court on Monday.

1 min

Jadavpur University professor found dead in Uttarakhand hotel, investigation underway

Months after a faculty member from the Mechanical Engineering department of Jadavpur University died by suicide, another professor of the university was found dead in a hotel in Uttarakhand.

1 min

Fraud prevention solution

Quick Heal Technologies Limited, a global cyber security solutions provider has launched the Anti Fraud AI.

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...very happy campaigning here': Priyanka Gandhi conducts roadshow in Wayanad

Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra conducted a roadshow in the constituency on Sunday and said that she has met people from the Christian community.

1 min

TN farmers association to protest against Land Consolidation Act on 19 November

CPI(M)-affiliated Tamil Nadu Farmers' Association will conduct a statewide protest on November 19 against the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Project) Act 2023.

1 min

Former Kerala minister alleges secretary's role in controversial deep-sea fishing deal controversy

CPI-M leader and former fisheries minister J Mercykutty Amma launched a scathing attack on Agriculture Department Special Secretary N Prasanth, accusing him of a role in a political conspiracy along with Congress.

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For your arrogance, people handing out successive defeats: Stalin tells EPS

Stung by the persistent criticism of AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), Chief Minister MK Stalin said the Opposition party had been facing successive electoral defeats only because of his arrogance.

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Baba Siddique murder: Main shooter along with 4 associates arrested from UP's Bahraich

In a joint operation with Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), a team from the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the shooter in the Baba Siddique murder case along with four other accused from Nanpara in UP's Bahraich on Sunday.

1 min

Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down

With the first seaplane landing in the Kochi backwaters on Sunday, seaplane tourism is set to take off in Kerala.

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Tiger poisoned to death in Chhattisgarh's Guru Ghasidas National Park

A tiger, poisoned to death in the orange zone of Chhattisgarh's Guru Ghasidas National Park, has left wildlife authorities in shock and raised serious questions about the ongoing conflict between villagers and wildlife.

1 min

Karnataka halts property mutation to Waqf board

No action should be initiated against the farmers, an order issued by the Karnataka administration said

1 min

Shah confident of Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra polls

Mahayuti will return to power after the Assembly elections; no need for Shiv Sena (UBT), says HM

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20 landmark verdicts delivered by CJI Chandrachud

After a two-year-long stint, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud formally demits the highest judicial office of the country on Sunday.

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One more security personnel takes own life in Chhattisgarh; raises alarm over mental health

A Bastar Fighters personnel died of suicide at his Barada village home, Kondagaon.

1 min

Not the way justice should work: Rashid Alvi faults SC's approach on AMU minority status

Congress leader Rashid Alvi criticised the Supreme Court's handling of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority status issue, saying its approach \"is not the way justice should work\", as he expressed his disappointment that the decision was referred to a three-judge bench instead of being finally resolved by the larger seven-judge bench.

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Jharkhand: Matrize opinion polls forecast landslide victory for BJP-led alliance

Amid the heated electioneering for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, an opinion poll conducted by a leading pollster has forecasted a thumping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance in the tribal state and crushing defeat for INDIA Bloc alliance.

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Many countries nervous about USA after presidential elections, India not one of them

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday emphasized India's confidence in its ties with the US despite global concerns, highlighted PM Narendra Modi's rapport with successive US Presidents and his ability to build strong relationships ranging from Barack Obama to Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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India set to test over 1,000 km strike range anti-ship ballistic missile

At a time when defence forces are looking at creating a rocket force, India is all set to soon test fire a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile which would be able to hit moving warships or aircraft carriers at distances of over 1,000 kms.

1 min

Missing wood for the trees

SIR, I write in response to the news report titled \"Bharat' jettisoning colonial mindset, says VP Dhankhar\" (5 November).

1 min

Inflation Woes

India's inflationary pressures are back in the spotlight, as food prices surge amid unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global dynamics.

2 mins

Damaging consent

The Democratic Party of Korea decided to push through a bill to require the government to obtain consent from the National Assembly before allowing exports of defense articles.

2 mins

India's Roadmap

With its large population and vulnerability to climate change, India underscores the importance of environmental sustainability, which requires a plan for renewable energy transition.

6 mins

Global Reset

Donald Trump's return to the White House is expected to bring seismic shifts in US foreign policy, with implications for regions already grappling with escalating conflicts and complex geopolitical rivalries.

2 mins

Railways safer than ever before

Indians are safer on the railways than ever before, thanks to the well-thought-out initiatives of the past decade that have delivered significant results.

3 mins

When demagogues rise

There is a cult of ignorance in the US,\" said the brilliant and prolific US author, Isaac Asimov.

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17,607 trees were cut for construction of the Kanwar Marg, notes NGT

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has noted that as many as 17,607 trees were cut on account of the construction of the Kanwar Marg along the Upper Ganga canal in Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

BSP expels 3 leaders over attending wedding amid bypoll tensions

Amid growing tensions between political parties in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the assembly bypolls, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday expelled three leaders from Meerut for alleged indiscipline.

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'Akhilesh is CEO in the production house of criminals, mafia, and rapists'

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that notorious criminals like Atiq Ahmed, Mukhtar Ansari, and Khan Mubarak were products of the Samajwadi Party's production house and were involved in organised crime together

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Manohar Lal unveils CESL's 'EV as a Service'programme

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched 'EV as a Service' programme of the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Sunday.

1 min

North East Festival to kick off on 15 November in Delhi

The 12th edition of the North East Festival that showcases the region's rich culture, tantalising cuisine, and artistic prowess will kick off in the national capital from November 15.

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Manipur tribal bodies reiterate opposition to Myanmar border fencing, FMR scrapping

At least ten tribal organisations in Manipur including the influential Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) on Sunday once again urged the Centre not to fence the India-Myanmar border and not to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR).

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Tolerance deeply embedded in our civilisation

Tolerance is a virtue. It is deeply embedded in the ethos of Indian civilisation, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday, adding it is the premise of harmony and inclusivity in society.

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Delhi's air quality still remains 'very poor'

Residents of the national capital continued to reel under the toxic air situation for over a week as the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) remained under 'very poor' category on Sunday, despite witnessing a slight improvement.

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5-member team of JPC on Waqf Bill arrives in Bhubaneswar

A five-member team of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 including its chairman Jagadambika Pal arrived in Bhubaneswar here on Sunday.

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Sloth bear population boosts as 'Jhumari' welcomes new cub at Nahargarh Biological Park

With 'Jhumari' - a female sloth bear at Nahargarh Biological Park - giving birth to a cub on Sunday, the population of this species has increased by one.

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Delhi govt implemented effective measures to curb pollution: Sisodia

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia said on Sunday that the Delhi government had implemented effective measures to control pollution.

1 min

West Delhi leader Sardar Harsharan Singh Balli joins BJP

Sardar Harsharan Singh Balli, a senior political leader from the Sikh community in Delhi, on Sunday, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in the city.

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Security stepped up outside Canadian High Commission following protest against temple attack

Security was stepped up outside the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi on Sunday as members of Hindu Sikh Global Forum staged a protest near the place, opposing the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada.

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AAP and BJP responsible for agri crisis in Punjab: SAD

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responsible for the agri crisis in the State and accused them of working in collusion with each other to destroy the farm economy of Punjab.

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5-member team of JPC on Waqf Bill arrives in Bhubaneswar

A five-member team of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, including its chairman Jagadambika Pal, arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

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Delhi cabinet recommends immediate reinstatement of bus marshals

The Delhi government, in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday, unanimously decided to reinstate Bus Marshals across the city's public transport system, sources said.

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Assam Bhawan in Delhi observes Bhaxa Gaurav Saptah

Assam Bhawan, Delhi, observed Bhaxa Gaurav Saptah in a befitting manner at its premises in the national capital.

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Dhaka tense as Awami League supporters beaten on Noor Hossain Day

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka remains tense on Sunday as several Awami League supporters were reportedly beaten following the party's decision to hold a protest march at Shaheed Noor Hossain Square in commemoration of Noor Hossain Day.

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Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump

Fed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president.

1 min

Drones strike Moscow as top UK official highlights Russian casualties in Ukraine

A massive drone strike rattled Moscow and its suburbs overnight into Sunday, injuring a woman and temporarily halting traffic at some of Russia's busiest airports, while a huge nighttime wave of Russian drones targeted Ukraine, officials reported.

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Another arrest made in connection with Brampton Hindu temple attack

The Canadian Police have announced another arrest in connection with a violent incident that took place during a protest at a Hindu temple in Brampton on November 3.

1 min

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and northern Gaza, officials say

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 23 people in the village of Aalmat, north of Beirut; another strike on a home sheltering displaced people in the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza killed at least 17 people

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Putin approves comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

1 min

Soldier with Yemen's exiled government opens fire, killing two Saudi troops and wounding another

A soldier for Yemen's exiled government opened fire on Saudi troops as they exercised in eastern Yemen, killing two of them and wounding another in a rare insider attack during the kingdom's nearly decadelong war there, officials said Saturday.

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Iran voices willingness to expand all-out ties with Sudan

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi voiced his country's willingness and readiness to expand all-out relations with Sudan, especially in the fields of trade and economy.

1 min

The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time

The Taliban will attend a U.N. climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the country's national environment agency said Sunday.

1 min

China delimits a Contested South China Sea Shoal in a dispute With Philippines

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that's likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims.

1 min

Pakistan military says six 'terrorists' killed in intelligence-based operation

Six \"terrorists\" were killed and six others injured during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday.

1 min

UN nuclear chief to visit Iran for talks on country's nuke programme

The visit comes amid wider tensions gripping West Asia over the Israel-Hamas war and uncertainty over how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will approach Iran after his inauguration in January

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Multilateral banks are key to financing the fight against global warming; here is how they work

As climate change leads to a seemingly endless stream of weather disasters around the world, countries are struggling to adapt to the new reality.

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Multilateral banks are key to financing the fight against global warming; here is how they work

As climate change leads to a seemingly endless stream of weather disasters around the world, countries are struggling to adapt to the new reality.

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Indonesia's new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the USA

Indonesia's new leader called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China after the signing of $10 billion in new deals at a business forum on Sunday in the Chinese capital before heading to the U.S.

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Scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs to give additional MSME credit of ₹1.54 lakh cr: FM

The government has set the target for all scheduled commercial banks and NBFCs for providing additional MSME credit of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in the current financial year (FY25).

1 min

FPIs pull out approx ₹20,000 crore in last five trading sessions

The foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out approximately Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions.

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Singapore Airlines to invest ₹3,194.5 crore in Air India post-merger of Vistara

Singapore Airlines is set to make an additional investment of Rs 3,194.5 crore in Tata Group-owned Air India post-merger of Vistara in November.

1 min

Balmer Lawrie well on track to cross ₹6,000 cr revenue mark, set to roll out new verticals

A number of its business verticals had been hit hard by the pandemic. The de-growth in the post-pandemic phase seems to be a thing of the past now, and Balmer Lawrie, a Kolkata-headquartered Mini-ratna-I PSE (public sector enterprise), under Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is well on track to reach its targeted gross revenue of Rs 6000 crore and an increased bottomline.

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Market valuation of six of top-10 firms erode by over ₹1.55 lakh crore

The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 most-valued firms eroded Rs 1,55,721.12 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard, in line with an overall weak trend in equities.

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Punjab & Sind Bank seeks bids from ARCs to sell over ₹400 cr NPAs

Punjab & Sind Bank is seeking bids from asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) and other eligible entities to sell Rs 403.62 crore of non-performing loans across nine accounts.

1 min

EPFO to hire CA firms for preparation of Annual Financial Statements

A meeting of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization has decided to hire two Chartered Accountant firms for the preparation of Annual Financial Statements of the EPFO, and to facilitate the automation of the process of preparation of financial statements.

1 min

Market outlook: Inflation, FII, economic data key triggers for next week

The market outlook for next week will be guided by key macroeconomic data and the last round of Q2 earnings.

1 min

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival marks 'year oflegends'

Meghalaya is poised for an unforgettable celebration as the \"Year of Legends\" theme elevates the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 to new heights.

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Second coming of the Land of Christ in the offing

He also said that he wanted the Zo people to have the conviction and confidence that one day, through the strength of God who had made them a nation, they would rise together under one leadership to achieve the destiny of nationhood.

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Resolving border discord

Federal India began her journey with multi-dimensional challenges.

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Rizwan leads Pak to historic ODI series win in Australia

The Green Brigade win the three-match ODI series against the hosts 2-1 after being 0-1 down

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