The Statesman Kolkata - November 22, 2024
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November 22, 2024
Congress renews push for Joint Parliamentary Committee probe
After a US District Court in New York charged the Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, linking him and others to an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that it vindicated the demand that the Congress was making for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various alleged scams.
1 min
PM calls for reforms in global institutions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for reforms in global institutions, saying they must reflect the present day world order.
1 min
CM Mamata warns cops, admin officials against taking bribes
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today issued a stern warning to certain sections of the police and civil administration, saying that they are taking bribes and the blame is falling on Trinamul Congress leaders.
1 min
Negotiations reach final stage at COP29, consensus on climate finance still elusive
As climate negotiators work to give the final shape to the draft of the finance document to be adopted at the UN climate conference, COP29 in Baku, UN secretary general Antorio Gueterres urged them to move from their initial positions to find a balance for reaching a new ambitious financial goal to fund climate action
1 min
'Even Ajmal Kasabwas given a fair trial,' Supreme Court says in Yasin Malik case
Stating that the Jammu & Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik ~ undergoing a life sentence in Delhi’s Tihar Central Jail ~ was entitled to a fair trial in the case relating to the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of late Union minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Supreme Court on Thursday cited the instance of 26 November 2008 Mumbai attack convict Ajmal Kasab being provided with legal assistance and given a fair trial.
1 min
Opposition seeks extension of duration of Parl panel on Waqf Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday held a stormy meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at which Opposition members demanded the extension of the tenure of the high-powered panel.
1 min
BGT 2024-25: India, Aus set to renew rivalry in Perth with one eye on WTC final
As riveting as it always is, a Test series between India and Australia can be best summarised by simple oneliner apprentices turning master, boys becoming men, and some nastiness.'
2 mins
USA indicts Gautam Adani for $265 mn bribery scheme
The AdaniGroup rejected the chargesas baseless, said it will pursue all possible legal recourse
2 mins
One Of the accused, a sch OOl teacher, Was als O a resident Of Chopra
A police team from Burdwan, with assistance from Siliguri Metropolitan Police, arrested a suspect in connection with the ongoing tablet scam.
1 min
European Union Film Festival to bring26 acclaimeol. films to Kolkata
The much anticipated Euro pean Union Film Festival (EUFF) is back in Kolkata for its 29th edition, celebrating the best of European cinema.
1 min
Andal man loses ₹3.6L to cyber criminals after phone theft
Cell phone theft cases have also increased alarmingly and police suspect that the members of the Jamtara Gang have spread everywhere
1 min
Lt. Gen. Yash Ahlawat takes over as GOC Brahmastra Corps
Lieutenant General Yash Ahlawat, yesterday took over the reins as General Officer Commanding of the north Bengal-based elite Brahmastra Corps from Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri.
1 min
Efforts on to revive Da rj orange cultivation despite challenges
Minister Arup ROV held a meeting at Uttarkanva With representatives from traders' associations, industrialists, entrepreneurs, tea producers, and otnerstakenolders, including banksand civic bodies, from tne districts of nortnern Nortn Bengal
2 mins
BJP leader upset over MLA fund utilisation
Visibly upset, BJP's Siliguri MLA Sankar Ghosh, who is also the chief whip of the Opposition in the state Assembly, expressed frustration over his inability to utilise the Bidhayak Fund (MLA fund) for local area development.
1 min
HC interim bail to Bogtui massacre mastermind for daughter's marriage
The Calcutta High Court has granted seven days interim bail to Anarul Hossein, one of the key accused in Bogtui murder case for his daughter's marriage ceremony on Tuesday.
1 min
Factional feud over party office
The supporters of Anubrata Mondal have allegedly grabbed the party office belonging to a leader of the different camp in Sriniketan Bazar, Bolpur.
1 min
Union minister predicts BJP government in Bengal in 2026
Union textiles minister Giriraj Singh has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in West Bengal by 2026, following anticipated victories in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
1 min
Mamata Warns Cops, Civil Officials against bribes
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulls up officials over unauthorised export of potatoes; CM also announces expansion of flagship Lakshmir Bhandar scheme
2 mins
RPF rescues 13 children :from human traffickers
Eastern Railway's Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 13 children from human traffickers from 1 November.
1 min
BJP MP urges CM to hike 'Lakshmir Bhandar' money for women
Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato, a member of the Parliamentary Committee for home affairs, has written today to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, urging her to increase the monthly assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme to Rs 2,000.
1 min
13 battery-powered water vessels for Hooghly passengers: Minister
A work order for manufacturing 13 electric-powered water vessels was placed and finalized with the Garden Reach Shipyard authority in presence of state transport minister Snehasis Chakraborty.
1 min
Bengal govt can take action against ex-city police chief: Centre informs high court
The Centre, on Thursday, informed a division bench of the Calcutta High Court that the West Bengal government has a free hand to initiate any action against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal for taking the name of the victim in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case at a press conference after the tragedy.
1 min
State BJP president attacks Trinamul over viral video
In a fiery critique of the Trinamul Congress (TMC), BJP state president and Union minister of state for development of north eastern region, Sukanta Majumdar took to social media to condemn aviral video involving senior TMC leader and chief whip of the West Bengal Assembly, Nirmal Ghosh.
1 min
Living couple shown as 'dead' by neighbour
A couple was mentioned as 'dead' in forged deed papers and their property grabbed by their neighbour at a Village in Kalna.
1 min
Seamless tactical move in VVIP hostage simulation at Victoria Memorial
The Indian Navy successfully steered a tactical phase of Sea Vigil-24 at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, showcasing a robust security response to a simulated WIP hostage situation.
1 min
Hospital conducts robotic-assisted spine surgery
This event also highlighted the hospital`s ongoing commitment to bringing cutting-edge medical technology to the region.
1 min
80 plastic waste management units for better roads: Govt
Thestate panchayat ruraldevelopment deptis planning to complete around 1,000 km of roads
2 mins
Woman complains of rape, colleague arrested
An event-management company staff was arrested by the police last midnight after a woman complained of rape and physical assault at a hotel in Benachity Market area here.
1 min
Bengal school job case: Arpita Mukherjee granted 5-day parole after mother's death
Arpita Mukherjee, a prime accused in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal and close associate of former state education minister and Trinamul Congress Secretary General, Partha Chatterjee, was on Thursday granted five-day parole because of the demise of her mother.
1 min
House staff at govt medical college engages outsider as proxy
A woman house staff in the gynaecology department at the Sarat Chandra Chattapadhyay Government Medical College Hospital (SCCGMCH) in Uluberia, in an unheard-before act, engaged an outsider for proxy duty on behalf of her in the OPD ofthe hospital triggering serious controversy.
1 min
Result of UP Police constable recruitment exam declared
The result of the written examination for the largest constable recruitment in the history of Uttar Pradesh was announced here on Thursday.
1 min
Rahul demands Adani's arrest after US indictment on bribery charges
Gandhi demanded removal of SEBI Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch accusing her of protecting Adani
2 mins
India strengthens defence ties with US, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, South Korean Minister of National Defence Kim Yong Hyun, Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, and New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
1 min
Opposition seeks extension of duration of Parl panel on Waqf Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday held a stormy meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at which Opposition members demanded the extension of the duration of the highpowered panel.
1 min
People want NDA to win Maha & Jharkhand polls
Kumaraswamy made the statement while reacting to the exit poll predictions
1 min
K Kavitha questions Modi's silence on Adani
BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha today broke her silence and questioned the Modi government's silence over the accusations against Gautam Adani, pointing out that while the Opposition leaders were arrested without any evidence and put on trial, the industrialist was walking free despite having serious allegations against him.
1 min
Allegations of torture of four civilians by Army surface in Kishtwar
Allegations of torture of four civilians by the Army have surfaced in the Chas area of Kishtwar where a junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the special forces of the Indian Army was recently killed and three soldiers injured in a terrorist attack.
1 min
Manohar Lal Khattar takes stock of power and housing sectors of Ladakh
Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed on Thursday the working of the Power and Housing Departments of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
1 min
LG distributes appointment letters to 47 victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday distributed offers of appointment to 47 victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots at Tilak Vihar in West Delhi.
1 min
Four youths Working as sleeper cell Of Gogi gang, held
The Crime branch team of Delhi Police has arrested four members of the Gogi gang who were working as sleeper cells, providing support to the gangsters to carry out shootouts in the national capital.
1 min
Patanjali Ayurveda College ranked among top 20 in India with A Grade
Patanjali Yogpeeth, a global leader in promoting yoga and Ayurveda, has achieved a remarkable milestone in AYUSH education.
1 min
Sudhanshu Trivedi slams PM's critics, cites global recognition
Sudhanshu Trivedi, speaking to a news agency, said that India's diplomatic prowess has seen a new uptrend under PM Modi's leadership but the naysayers continue to live in scepticism
1 min
18th global meet on building materials from 27-29 November
The 18th National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) International Conference & Exhibition will be held here from 27th to 29th November.
1 min
Democracy Dismantled
The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong under its controversial National Security Law signifies a turning point in the former British colony's political and legal history.
2 mins
Above politics
SIR, On Monday, Delhi witnessed an average AQI of 488, with some areas reporting over 1,000.
2 mins
Nuanced narratives
Israel for all its questionable positions on Palestine is a rare, healthy, and thriving democracy. As the world's most sanctioned nation by the United Nations, Israel has still not allowed the international opprobrium to coalesce, and consequently to regress into a single-party nation. while there are laws that directly or indirectly discriminate against the native Arab Israelis (largest minority composing 21 per cent of the population), yet the Arabs/Palestinians in Israel have equal voting rights with political space afforded for exclusive Arab parties
4 mins
Skilling Renewables
India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition journey, aiming to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
2 mins
Why mind cultivation is essential foundation for Bhutan's Mindfulness City
The answer lies not merely in the architecture, green spaces, advanced infrastructure or people, but in its inhabitants' mindset or cultivation of mind.
2 mins
Putin plays with fire in his new doctrine
Of late, Vladimir Putin has shifted Russia's nuclear doctrine to a more directly and openly retaliatory posture in response to any attack by Ukraine or any NATO country using longer-range US missiles.
4 mins
Imran spoils for a fresh battle
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is bracing for a confrontation on November 24 as it has called a massive rally in Islamabad demanding the release of its leader, Imran Khan.
3 mins
Israel insists on right to target Hezbollah in any cease-fire deal
The development came as an airstrike hit the historic Syrian town of Palmyra, killing 36 people
2 mins
Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war
Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting Dnipro city in the central-east of the country, which, if confirmed, would be the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.
1 min
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.
1 min
POIi Ce report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday.
1 min
Why US handed over landmines to Ukraine in big policy shift
The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine was triggered by a change in Russian battleheld tactics favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
1 min
US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas militants in Israel in October 2023.
1 min
Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, raising toll to 4 including American
An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia's prime minister on Thursday called every parent' s nightmare.
1 min
Australia's parliament considers legislation banningsocial mediafor under 1 Gs
Australia's communications minister intro duced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents' toughest challenges.
1 min
42 Shias killed in attack in Pak's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Three vehicles carrying locals were ambushed by militants in Kurram Agency inthe province
1 min
North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North's state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington.
1 min
Russia and China oppose changing Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping mission
Russia and China on Wednesday opposed a U.S.-led campaign to transform the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti helping police to tackle escalating gang violence into a U.N. peacekeeping mission.
1 min
Canadian Cabinet minister steps down as his claim of Indigenous identity is disputed
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that his employment minister was leaving his post after weeks of questions about his past claims of Indigenous identity.
1 min
Solar commissioning at a new high, albeit with new challenges
A number of solar projects had been hanging fire for more reasons than one.
2 mins
Adani Group stocks lose ₹2.3 lakh crore in market capitalisation
Coming as an aftermath of the bribery charges by US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a US District Court, the Adani Group stocks lost Rs 2.3 lakh crore in market capitalization on Thursday.
1 min
Market erases all gains, Nifty falls below 23,300
At close, the Sensex was down 422.59 points or 0.54 per cent at 77,155.79, while the Nifty fell 168.60 points or 0.72 per cent at 23,349.90
2 mins
Around 7.96 million users leave Jio in Sept; BSNL's users spike: TRAI data
Reliance Jio saw 7.96 million users leave the telecom operator in September, data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) showed on Thursday.
1 min
Stable inflation bedrock for sustained growth: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasized the critical role of fiscal-monetary coordination in navigating India through a series of external economic shocks.
1 min
Digitisation may have influenced how we communicate and work, but pens remain an indispensable tool
With schools, colleges and other educational institutions gradually re-opening, the nearly five-decade-old Kolkata-headquartered Linc Ltd, formerly Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd, which makes one of the top three writing instrument brands in India, is gearing up to tap new price segments and new geographies outside India through innovation.
4 mins
Inclusive development, peace and universal well-being while nurturing environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy: VP
The Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, has said that inclusive development, peace, and universal well-being while nurturing the environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy.
1 min
Mahayuti govt will be formed again in Maharashtra, BJP winning in Jharkhand: MP CM Yadav on exit polls
The BJP-backed Mahayuti and the Congress-backed opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have both claimed they will easily win enough assembly seats to form the next Maharashtra government.
1 min
Advanced medical facilities available in five tribal districts of Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Amid the Kuki-Zo bodies' claims of deprivation and lack of development in tribal areas, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that for the first time, five hill districts would have access to advanced medical facilities.
1 min
Adani spent ₹2,000 crore to defeat MVA: Sanjay Raut
'Gautam Adani colluded with Eknath Shinde, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Devendra Fadnavis to grab land and tenders through corruption', Raut alleged
1 min
Maha parties woo independents who may play kingmakers
The BJP-backed Mahayuti and the Congress-backed opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have both officially claimed that they will win enough assembly seats to form the next Maharashtra government easily.
1 min
Laparoscopic diagnostic surgery device which promises to enhance surgeon's colour vision
The 20th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES 2024) was held in October at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
3 mins
Robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on woman with severespinal curvature
Fortis Hospital Anandapur has set a new clinical benchmark in the realm of GI and robotics surgery by successfully performing the first ever documented robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on a 74-year-old woman with severe spinal deformity.
2 mins
Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker
Cardio health continues to be one of the most pressing concerns in global healthcare.
3 mins
Davis Cup: AJtmaier, Struff on song as Germany charge into last-eight stage
Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier won their respective matches as Germany defeated Canada 2-0 to storm into the semifinals for the Davis Cup Hnals.
1 min
Women's Asian Champions Trophy triumph will inspire more girls to take up hockey: Salima Tete
The Indian Women's Hockey Team secured the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Rajgir 2024 title on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China in the final.
2 mins
Nick Kyrgios disappointed with 'bland' modern tennis
As Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios prepares to step back onto the court after a two-year injury hiatus, he has said that modern tennis is a bit \"bland at the moment\" as new crop of players are each other's best mates.
1 min
China Masters: Sindhu, Anupama crash out after losing second-round matches
PV Sindhu's poor form continues as she has failed to reach quarterfinals in the seventh consecutive tournament in 2024
3 mins
F1 star Hamilton opens up on frayed ties with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he briefly considered walking away from Mercedes before the season's conclusion following a disappointing Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
1 min
Pat Cummins Affirms Australia Prepared To Face India In Perth
Australia captain Pat Cummins exuded confidence in his side's preparations and brushed away concerns of going against new faces in the Indian camp because of a sense of "familiarity".
2 mins
Shastri picks Jadeja as key spinner for India in first Test
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked Ravindra Jadeja as the key spinner for the visitors in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener Test against Australia in Perth.
1 min
Mental and physical freshness is key to perform well against India, says Ponting
Australia great Ricky Ponting reflected on the challenges of preparing for a high-stakes series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising mental clarity over excessive match practice and said that performing in the series will be more about \"making sure you're nice and fresh mentally and physically.\"
1 min
Perth curator aims for °r0ck hard, pitch despite rain challenges
Perth's unusual weather has thrown a curve all at WACA head curator Isaac Mc Donald, who is working against time to prepare the pitch for the highly anticipated first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
2 mins
Padikkal excited after joining Indian Test squad in Australia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal has been added to the Indian team ahead of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
1 min
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