The Statesman Kolkata - November 19, 2024

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November 19, 2024

Delhi gasps for air

GRAP-IVinforceacrossthecity to curb pollution, while 12 areas record an AQI of 500

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PM attends G-20 Summit of top World leaders in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the G20 Summit of top global leaders at Rio de Janeiro to explain to the international community India' s position on Various global developments and pressing issues.

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Supreme Court directs Delhi-NCR states to strictly implement GRAP-IV

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi and all the states governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) to strictly implement Graded Response Action Plan IV(GRAP IV) - anti-pollution measures - as air quality index (AQI) remains inthe \"severe\" category and ordered stopping of the physical classes in the schools including l Oth and 12th standards in the national capital and the adjoining states in the NCR till the situation improves.

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Bengal lottery scam: Dubious entity was under IT Dept scanner since 2012

Sources added, at the point of time when the Income Tax department was carrying out actions against the lottery entity, the charges were just related to tax evasions

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Debate OVer naming Of Ne W Bagdegra terminal

What will be the name of the new Bagdogra Airport terminal? This question has sparked widespread discussions ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid its foundation stone.

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Nurse, constable accuse TMC councillor of heckling

A sitting councillor of ward 7 of Dubrajpur Municipality allegedlymanhandledanurse on duty at the local hospital and has also heckled a police constable on duty at wee hours today.

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Coal scam case: Next hearing on 25 November

The process of framing charges in the coal scam will start in CBI Special Court at Asansol on 25 November.

1 min

Amul clean fuel rally to celebrate National Milk Day

India celebrates 26 November, the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, the father of India's milk revolution, as the National Milk Day.

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After mayor twq more TMC leaders slam po!!ee for cr!mes

Hardly a couple of days after city mayor Firhad Hakim slammed Kolkata Police for its alleged inaction to prevent crimes in Kolkata, Veteran MP Saugata Roy and MLA Humayun Kabir, both belonging to ruling party also attacked the police administration on the issue of its intelligence failure.

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Illegal work on Chapra pond continues despite govt orders

Defying administrative orders, illegal construction is continuing on a pond behind Chapra Girls High School in Nadia, sparking outrage among local residents.

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21 arrests till Monday in Bengal tablet scam: Police

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee had already assured that students who did not receive the money because of the cyber fraud will surely receive it

1 min

Inspiring: Painter with hearing impairment gives message of hope

Any physical limitations cannot be the end of life. Deepan Sarkar, a painter having hearing impairment issues sent out the message of optimism and resilience amid adversities at his debut today.

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RG Kar scam case whistleblower to move court against irregularities in another Bengal govt hospital

Former deputy superintendent of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Akhktar Ali, regarded as the whistleblower in the case of financial irregularities at the same hospital, has now started the process of moving the Calcutta High Court against similar irregularities at another state-run hospital.

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Central delegation visits Kanksha, inspects gram panchayat

The BJP MLA of Durgapur West, Lakshman Ghorui said that everywhere the scams have been unearthed and in this connection the various central teams are investigating the works here and have come to Kanksha today

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Rape plaint by deaf & dumb woman

A deaf and dumb woman was raped at a village in Katwa and a local youth was arrested in connection with the incident.

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Fire services to expand with ₹376 cr allocation: Sujit Bose

The fire services department of West Bengal is set for a major infrastructure upgrade with an allocation of Rs 376 crore from the 15th Finance Commission, minister in-charge Sujit Bose announced today.

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Kanyashree University hosts felicitation ceremony

Kanyashree University, established in 2020, held its third felicitation programme today at Rabindra Bhawan in Krishnagar.

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CM Mamata Stresses On homestavs in tribal lands

CM al SO pr Op OSed t O imparttraining t O the tribal people f Ore COn Omngr OWth

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Defence officials discuss ways to enhance welfare measures for ex-servicemen

Dr Niten Chandra, secretary, department of ex-servicemen welfare (DESW), ministry of defence, along with Brig. D S Basera, secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), visited Kolkata on 17-18 November.

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KMC sets deadline for pending developmental works

Taking a stern stand against delayed projects in added areas, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued a December deadline to the agencies working under Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program (KEIIP) for completing works that were said to have been pending with unnatural delay.

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Prime accused in Trinamul leader's murder in cop net

West Bengal Police on Monday arrested Sujal Prasad, the prime accused behind the murder of Ashok Sau, a local Trinamul Congress leader in North 24 Parganas district.

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MHA to send 50 more companies of central forces to Manipur

The MHA last week provided 20 companies of CAPF 15 companies of the CRPF and five of the BSF

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Nigeria COnferring national award On Modi i S recognition Of his leadership: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that the conferment of Nigeria's national award 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a recognition of his leadership in furthering partnerships with the Global South.

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Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

A dayafter quittingasaminister in the Delhi Cabinet as well as fromthe Aam Aadmi Party, Kailash Gahlot joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.

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Jhansi hospital fire toll now 12; probe on

Another newborn has died in the fire that broke out at Jhansi Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College on Friday last. With this he number of newborns killed in the fire has reached 12. On the other hand, a government team has also arrived to investigate the incident here on Monday.

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High-decibel campaign for Maha, Jharkhand polls ends

The campaigning for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls and by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, ended on Monday, bringing to culmination rallies and programs by a galaxy of politicians.

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Three elephants electrocuted in Sambalpur

Three elephants were allegedly electrocuted after coming in contact with live wire traps laid by poachers in forest areas of Sambalpur district, a senior forest official said on Monday.

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BRS social media activist Konatham Dileep arrested for allegedly criticising Cong govt

The Telangana police today arrested former digital media director, Konatham Dileep, apparently for spreading misinformation against the state government.

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Kappatralla wants assembly resolution against Uranium mining

Sustained agitation by villagers of Kappatralla and surrounding villages in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh has forced the state government to declare that there would be no exploration for uranium in this area.

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Enhance states' share to 50 pc: Stalin tells Finance Commission

He pointed out that the average age of the population as of now stood at 36.4 years

1 min

Foreign organisations require Centre govt nod to do surve V in India: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has recently ruled that if any foreign organisation wants to conduct a survey in India, permission from the central government is necessary.

1 min

SC requests President to decide Rajoana's mercy plea in two weeks

A special bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai requested President Murmu to consider Rajoana's plea

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DLC drive achieves milestones in 2nd week

Jeevan Pramaan is the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Digital Empowerment of Pensioners.

1 min

Rajnath Singh to attend ADMM-Plus Summit in Lao PDR

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled from November 20-22 in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

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Twelve-day cyber security exercise launched

The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), a landmark initiative to fortify India's cybersecurity resilience, was inaugurated on Monday at a high-profile ceremony organised by the National Security Council Secretariat (N SCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU).

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Vay Vandana Cards achieves milestone

Within three weeks of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card scheme being rolled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than ten lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have already enrolled for it, enabling them to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY).

1 min

Anti-doping workshop from 19-22 November in Delhi

India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is set to host the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results Management Training here from November 19-22.

1 min

Radical Reset

Donald Trump's first week as President-elect has set the tone for what could be one of the most unconventional administrations in modern American history.

2 mins

Rationale behind China°s Overtures

China recently invited journalists from a select media network to Beijing, entertained them, and arranged interactions with select officials who parroted the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) line on Indo-China ties.

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Oli carries embarrassing baggage

Prime Minister Oli's geopolitical game has reached a new low.

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Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win

Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president swore in a 22-member Cabinet on Monday after his party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in last week's election.

1 min

Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions kills 11 people in Ukraine's north

A Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions struck a residential area of a northern Ukraine city, killing 11 people including two children and injuring 84 others, officials said Monday.

1 min

Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with US missiles

Russia also launched a massive drone and missile attack

1 min

Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband.

1 min

Typhoon Man-yi leaves 7 dead in landslide in Philippines and worsens crisis from back-to-back storms

Typhoon Man-yi left at least seven people dead in a landslide, destroyed scores of houses and displaced large numbers of villagers before blowing away from the northern Philippines, worsening the crisis wreaked by multiple back-to-back storms, officials said Monday.

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Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of the pontiff's jubilee year.

1 min

Cambodia hosts first-ever Southeast Asian school meals coalition summit

Cambodia on Monday hosted the first-ever Southeast Asian school meals coalition summit in Siem Reap province, aiming at driving human capital development and food systems transformation, said a joint press release.

1 min

B'desh tribunal sets December deadline for Hasina probe

The Dhaka-based tribunal on Oct. 17 issued arrest warrants for Hasina and 45 others, including former Cabinet ministers, advisers and military and civil officials

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South Korean arms agency chief discusses cooperation with Peru defence minister

The chief of South Korea's arms procurement agency has met Peru's defence minister and discussed ways to expand their arms industry cooperation on the ground, sea and air, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Monday.

1 min

US and Philippines Sign Agreement On Sharing Military Information

US and Philippines on Monday signed an agreement on sharing classified military information and technology as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.

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Mass rallies erupt across Sindh against controversial Canal proj ect

Widespread rallies were held across Sindh on Sunday in opposition to the controversial plan to dig six canals to irrigate lands in Punjab.

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Wildji re threat continues in much ofthe US Northeast as dry condi tions persist

Firefighters in New York said Sundaythatavoluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey border as officials in much ofthe Northeast coped with hundreds of brush fires in tinder-dry and windy conditions.

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Report reveals how developed country UK could raise significant amounts of climate finance

At the UN climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, rich countries are under pressure to deliver trillions in public climate finance to meet the needs of developing nations, as laid out in the terms of the Paris Agreement.

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‘Our product portfolio is focused on environmental sustainability and women empowerment’

Analumnus of IIMAhmedabad, he founded Greenway with the aim to enhance the welfare ofwomeninrural communities across the worldwith operations in India and Africa. Cookstoves from the stable of Greenway, were designed by the founder using patented technology.

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GeM to onboard pan-Indian sellers & service providers at IITF

Government EMarketplace (GeM) is set to onboard participating pan-Indian sellers & service providers at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.

1 min

52 per cent Indians will switch to solar power. if properly incentivised

High installation cost is still a prime barrier to solar adoption. And therefore incentive of some forms seems to be the keyword if solar adoption in the country is to be made faster.

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Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till 19 November amid curfew in Imphal

Amid curfewbeing imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East, the Government of Manipur, Secretariat Higher and Technical Education Department declared the closure of institutions, colleges including state universities in these districts till Tuesday.

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Why is PM Modi not going to Manipur?

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from Manipur, asking why he hasn't Visited the state amidst the ongoing Violence.

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Stern action for violating rules in silence period ahead of Maharashtra 20 November polling day

The office of the Maharashtra State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has warned that stern action will be taken for violating stipulated rules during the silence period ahead of the November 20 polling day.

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Kharge urges people to defeat BJP-backed Mahayuti government

Congress President Kharge urged people to defeat Mahayuti leaders who allegedly accepted bribes to change their allegiance to bring down the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government, as he addressed an election rally on Monday, in Vasai near Mumbai.

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Rahul Gandhi mocks PM's *ek hai toh safe hai, remark

Playing to the gallery, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday opened a heavy steel safe with \"Ek Hai To Safe Hai\" written over it and then pulled out two posters out of it.

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MVA does appeasement politics based on religion: JP Nadda

The BJP leader contrasted the MVA's approach with that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model, emphasising the principles of unity and inclusive development

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BJP will kick out infiltrators once in power in Jharkhand: CM Yogi

On the final day of the election campaign in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Congress, JMM, and RJD, accusing them of derailing the development envisioned by Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Jharkhand, leaving the resource-rich state lagging in progress.

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Complete anarchy in Manipur under cdouble engine, govt: Congj ibe at BJ P

Congress, on Monday, slammed the BJP-led government in Manipur and the Centre for the situation in Manipur stating that there is complete \"anarchy\" under the 'double-engine' government in the northeastern state.

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Inclusive workplaces start in the classroom: How business education can foster diversity

Diversity is a word that has been talked about for quite a long time now; if we understand diversity, it in simple terms is visible and invisible traits that result in broader experiences among humans and the living.

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Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz to win ATP Finals, reaches historic landmark to end superb season on memorable note

Jannik Sinner made history in the ATP Finals by becoming the first Italian champion in the tournament's 55-year history following his comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz.

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Blow for Arsenal as Trossard gets injured on national duty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces yet another selection headache as Leandro Trossard was forced off with an apparent injury during Belgium's Nations League clash against Israel.

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ISL: U nperturbed bypressure,Ayush Chikkam eyes main role for Mumbai City

Mumbai City FC, the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup, are known for nurturing and bringing in young talent through their ranks.

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WOmen'S Asian Champions Trophy: India gear up for Semifinal Witn Japan

After ploughing through opposition defences during group stage, hosts face tactically strong Japan in last four clash

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Australia overpower Pakistan in Hobart contest, sweep T20I series 3-0

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis' marvellous fifty helped Australia to clean-sweep Pakistan in the three-match T20I series on Monday.

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IOA pledges support to KKFI to host inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

India is set to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at the IGI Stadium here from 13 to 19 January, marking a landmark moment in the world of traditional sports.

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Champions Trophy 2025: PCB chief expresses willingness to talk to BCCI to break deadlock

Reiterating its stance of not using a hybrid model for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he still retained \"positive expectations\" about the tournament, and added that he is willing to speak to the BCCI to break the deadlock that arose after the Indian board refused to send its team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.

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Indian top-order set for rejig with Rohit, Shubman set to miss first Test

Team India face top order headache with skipper Rohit and opener Gill missing Perth Test

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Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip opening BGT Test

Australia batter Travis Head has extended his support to Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be with his wife following the birth of their second child.

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