The Statesman Kolkata - December 07, 2024

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December 07, 2024

Ruckus in RS over currency wad find

Cash found at Abhishek Singhvi's seat; Cong MP 'astonished'

2 mins

TMC will retain power in 2026: CM

TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that her party would retain power in the 2026 Assembly elections.

1 min

RBI keeps rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6 per cent

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, with a majority of 4:2, decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent and retain the 'Neutral' stance.

1 min

GAIL plans 47-km pilot project for natural gas transmission

Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL), a state-run natural gas transmission company, has decided to launch a pilot project covering 47 km in Siliguri.

1 min

Two hurt as grenade explodes accidentally during training

A training session on the use of smoke grenades for crowd control was underway at the district police lines when a sudden grenade explosion injured two police personnel.

1 min

Hooghly professor and team develop humanoid robot

Technology is helping human beings to resolve many problems which were once considered impossible.

1 min

Three star facility at Jhargram

A three-star like hotel was inaugurated in Jhargram, the most popular tourist destination in Bengal.

1 min

BJP MP urges Nobel Prize committee to reassess legacy of Md Yunus

BJP MP and member Parliamentary committee for home affairs Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato today appealed to the Norwegian Nobel Committee to reassess the legacy of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is the chief of the interim government of Bangladesh.

1 min

Car hits leopard near Phansidewa

In a series of incidents on Thursday, an adult leopard was killed, and four persons sustained serious injuries in separate accidents involving wildlife near Phansidewa and Bagdogra respectively in Siliguri.

1 min

Cattle smuggling continues amid unrest in Bangladesh

Despite ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, cattle smuggling activities persist, resulting in the death of a Bangladeshi smuggler due to Border Security Force (BSF) gunfire in north Bengal.

1 min

'TMC will retain power in 2026 elections'

On Bangladesh, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said it is a leaderless country, where mafia raj has taken over and creating trouble

2 mins

Indian Oil expands its initiative for prison inmates

In a continued endeavour to uplift the lives of prison inmates and children in correctional homes, A S Sahney, chairman, Indian Oil launched Phase IX of Indian Oil's 'Parivartan - Prison to Pride' and Phase VI of 'Nayi Disha-Redefining the Future' today.

1 min

I'll miss the iconic yellow taxis, trams in Kolkata: Vidya Balan

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan today rued about the yellow taxis being phased out and getting lost, saying the symbolic transport is one of the images that one can associate with Kolkata and she would miss the iconic vehicle in the city.

2 mins

International conference on interdisciplinary research

The International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technical and Management (IRTM 2024) is organised from 5-7 December at NIT, Calicut.

1 min

One killed in oil tanker explosion at Sinthi More

An unexpected explosion occurred today in an oil tanker near Sinthi More on BT Road, resulting in the death of one worker and leaving another critically injured.

1 min

Kultali rape-murder Case: Mamata expresses satisfaction over speedy conviction

On 7 October, a Special Investigation Team was formed; the charge sheet in the case had been filed within 25 days of the incident being reported

3 mins

Policeman's house robbed in Durgapur

Miscreants looted the house of a policeman in the heart of Durgapur's administrative corridor this morning that sparked off sensation.

1 min

Dr Santanu Sen removed from State medical Council

Dr Santanu Sen, former Trinamul Congress MP from Rajya Sabha (RS) and former president of the Rogi Kalyan Samity (RKS) of R G Kar Medical College Hospital, was removed from the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) on Friday, hardly two weeks after his party colleague Dr Sudipto Roy, Sreerampur MLA and the president of the council, had requested the state health department to remove the former.

1 min

PSU to roll out robots, exploit natural ester in transmission

Indigenous robots and vegetable extracts are set to revolutionize the country's transmission sector as they will be pressed into operation by the Power Grid Corporation for inspection of its sub-stations to remove human error and secure round-the-clock surveillance and precise data gathering.

1 min

BJP questions Bengal's high consumption of kerosene

Amit Malviya, BJP's in-charge of the National Information & Technology Department and co-in-charge for the West Bengal unit, on Friday, questioned the exorbitantly high percentage of kerosene consumption in the state in comparison to the national statistics.

1 min

Asansol division's crackdown on trespassing

The Asansol division of Eastern Railway has stepped up its efforts to curb unauthorised travel in ladies and divyangjan coaches, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring a safe, dignified, and inclusive travel environment.

1 min

PSU to roll out robots, exploit natural ester in transmission

Indigenous robots and vegetable extracts are set to revolutionise the country's transmission sector as they will be pressed into operation by the Power Grid Corporation for inspection of its sub-stations to remove human error and secure round-the-clock surveillance and precise data gathering.

1 min

Mukti Joddhas likely to give Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata a miss this year

It is unlikely that Mukti Joddhas or serving officers from Bangladesh will attend the Indian Army's 53rd Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata.

2 mins

'Retail sector in the east grew in last five years'

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) hosted the Kolkata Retail Summit (KRS) 2024, also known as the Retail Convention of Eastern India today.

1 min

‘Presence of Masood Azhar in Pakistan exposes Pak duplicity’

India on Friday slammed Pakistan for repeatedly denying the presence of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar on its soil and demanded strong action against the UN-designated terrorist.

1 min

Rahul takes a jibe at PM Modi over Adani issue

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over billionaire businessman Gautam Adani, urging him to come to Parliament and not be afraid of an investigation into the Adani affair.

1 min

Centre's strategy in North-East centres around good governance, developmental politics: Sonowal

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi government has sparked a new energy in the North-East India as the region aims to power the engine of growth for the country's quest to become 'Aatmanirbhar'.

1 min

'There has been a decline in cases of violence in the North-East'

PM Modi inaugurated the first-ever three-day Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam

1 min

Revanth neglecting Ambedkar: KT Rama Rao

The BRS working president KT Rama Rao today accused the Congress government of deliberately neglecting the memorial of BR Ambedkar constructed by the previous government under K Chandrasekhar Rao, making it inaccessible to prevent people from visiting it, even on the day of his death anniversary.

1 min

Indian Navy to commission advanced stealth frigate INS Tushil in Russia

The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia, next week.

1 min

'Stalin didn't meet Adani, no deal with conglomerate'

TN minister Senthil Balaji vehemently denies the two met at the chief minister's official residence

2 mins

Telangana Thalli or Congress Thalli?

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is all set to unveil the newly redesigned statue of Telangana Thalli (mother) at the state Secretariat on 9 December, on the occasion of completing one year in office but the BRS has decried it as an attempt to install a \"Congress Thalli.\"

1 min

BJP targets AAP's 'short-sighted' pollution policies ahead of Delhi Assembly elections

As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, the BJP has intensified its efforts to draft a comprehensive election manifesto, or Sankalp Patra, by actively involving residents' welfare associations (RWAs) and other stakeholders in a bid to corner the governments of Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi Singh.

1 min

V-P Dhankhar, PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to Dr B.R Ambedkar on his 69th Mahaparinirvana Diwas

Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Ram Nath Kovind and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes at the statue of Babasaheb Dr. B.R Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in Parliament House Complex, on his 69th Mahaparinirvana Diwas on Friday.

1 min

Punjab farmers heading to Delhi stopped at Shambhu

Agitating farmers say they will wait for the Centre's reply for a day, and resume march

1 min

E-SATVIC and E-SMARVIC: game-changing solutions for high-altitude vehicles

A team of Indian Army officers has developed innovative ignition devices to ensure vehicles remain operational in extreme high-altitude conditions.

1 min

Human rights begin at home

Once, human rights were understood as the simple principle that one person's rights should never extend beyond the tip of another's nose unless invited.

2 mins

Bitcoin's Moment

Bitcoin's climb past the $100,000 mark is a watershed moment in the evolution of crypto-currencies, symbolizing their growing acceptance as a legitimate asset class.

4 mins

A sea in focus

The Malaysia-Vietnam upgrade sends a strong signal of shared priorities as both sides recognise that a fragmented Asean only benefits those who wish to dominate the South China Sea. The move to lift Malaysia to the top-tier of Vietnam's partnerships – an eight-strong group that also includes the US, Russia, India, Japan and France – fits well into Hanoi's broader diplomatic strategy

4 mins

Dream big, but work hard

Born in the small village of Bayang in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, state minister O P Choudhary's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and remarkable achievements.

4 mins

Will Gwadar become another Hambantota?

Gwadar has been a fishing village since history began. Its location on the southern coast of modern Balochistan meant that its inhabitants had to live off locally caught fish and depend on seasonal showers for potable water.

3 mins

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus

A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.

1 min

South Korea's governing party supports suspending Yoon's powers

Thousands of protesters have marched in the streets of Seoul calling for Yoon to resign

2 mins

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.

1 min

France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

1 min

Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to the city of Homs

Syrian insurgents entered two central towns early Friday just north of the central city of Homs, bringing them closer to Syria's third largest city, an opposition war monitor and pro-government media both reported.

1 min

Hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO heads into third day as new clues emerge

As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moved into its third day Friday, possible leads emerged about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition found at the crime scene.

1 min

Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo's health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people.

1 min

Taiwan's leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to \"open its arms rather than raise its fists\" as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May.

1 min

Israeli court rejects Netanyahu's request to limit how often he'll testify

An Israeli court on Thursday rejected a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the number of days each week he'll have to testify when he finally takes the stand in his years-long corruption trial.

1 min

Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

Gela Gogishvili and Haoyang Xu led a happy life as a gay couple in Russia, even as President Vladimir Putin's government took an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

1 min

NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space; just 2 more to go

Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore (photo right) and Suni Williams (photo left) hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go.

1 min

Foreign minister: Russia will use 'all means' to defend interests

Assuming that Russia's red lines can be crossed again and again is a very serious mistake, Sergey Lavrov said

2 mins

Sitharaman holds meeting with economists as part of pre-Budget consultations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-Budget meeting with leading economists to gather their inputs and suggestions for the upcoming Budget for 2025-26.

1 min

More than 3 lakh homes worth ₹ 5.1 lakh crore to be sold by 2024-end

More than 3 lakh homes worth Rs 510,000 crore across 485 million square feet are expected to be sold by the end of this year, according to a new report.

1 min

7 in 10 Indian employees willing to apply new job skills for future demands

Seven in 10 Indians in the current workforce are willing to apply new job skills in real-world settings, underscoring the need for organizations to bridge the gap between current readiness and future demands, a report showed on Friday.

1 min

JP Morgan says it does not see 'any signs of stress' across Adani businesses

Amid the ongoing crisis post the US SEC allegations on the Adani Group, JP Morgan said it does not see \"any signs of stress\" across the key listed businesses of Adani.

1 min

Recognised startups create over 16.6 lakh direct jobs: Centre

Recognised startups in India have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across more than 55 varied industries, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

1 min

Indices end with marginal losses after RBI's move on repo rate

Among the sectors, Nifty Metal led the gains with a rise of 1.23 per cent

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Demand for affordable small vehicles to witness recovery in 2025: Nomura

Global financial services firm Nomura said the demand for the affordable small vehicles in India is expected to witness a recovery in 2025.

1 min

RBI allows Small Finance Banks to give Credit on UPI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to expand the scope of pre-sanctioned credit lines on UPI to the Small Finance Banks (SFBs).

1 min

EC uneasy as Gandhi, Pawar, SC lawyer eye Maha ballot villages chanting EVM 'Rig Veda'

Top INDIA opposition bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and others plan to meet EVM-sceptic villagers of Markadwadi village in Malshiras taluka of Maharashtra, who were prevented by the police from holding a mock repoll using ballot papers and ballot box, sources said here on Friday.

2 mins

Mahayuti parties in tug-of-war over ministry pie

Victorious Mahayuti allies comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are now engaged in hectic and intense negotiations over distribution of ministerial portfolios for the cabinet expansion which is expected to happen sometime next week.

1 min

Beef ban in Assam evokes accolades & debate across party lines

The Assam BJP has lauded the state government's decision to ban public beef consumption, hailing it as a crucial step toward preserving cultural and religious harmony.

1 min

Manipur extends Internet suspension in nine districts

This move comes as part of efforts to maintain public safety amidst the crisis that has gripped the state

1 min

Dropped minister Sanjay Kishan to work for his constituency: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that Sanjay Kishan, the minister dropped from his cabinet, will continue to work for his constituency.

1 min

INDIA bloc parties from Manipur urge PM Modi to visit strife-torn state

As many as 10 political parties, including Congress, from Manipur on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the strife-torn state.

1 min

Balmiki Pratibha takes the final bow with its 100th act

On Sunday, 17 November, Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata, witnessed the 100th and final staging of Balmiki Pratibha, Rabindranath Tagore's timeless tale of redemption.

3 mins

Of spooks, possession and reincarnation

Scripting story ideas for films abound in the cauldron of multiple varieties with no dearth of concepts of spirit possession, spooks and reincarnation surfacing in the filmmaker's mind to turn the hair of his captive audience and bewilder them.

2 mins

Red Sea Film Festival begins on a note of glamour

Over the years that I have been covering movie festivals across the globe, I have begun to realise that for an event of this kind to make a mark in the media and among the guests it must have a healthy cocktail of glamour and content.

2 mins

Miles with the Subconscious: A unique blend of complexities within the ordinary

The 8th solo exhibition of Sujata Kar Saha marks a turning point in her career. The exhibition titled \"Miles with the Subconscious\" sees a significant shift from her work on abstract landscapes to deeply introspective works on issues like womanhood, aspirations and the intricate web of human relationships within the conservative fabric of society.

2 mins

Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal aim to revive stalled campaigns

Both Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal will be eager for some much-needed momentum to their stuttering campaigns when they square off in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

1 min

Three Indians to compete at World Weightlifting C'ships

A three-member Indian team, all women, will be competing in the World Weightlifting Championship in Manama, Bahrain.

1 min

Premier League: Fulham ride Iwobi brace to beat Brighton

With finishes from Alex Iwobi either side of an own goal from Matt O'Riley, Fulham has secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage.

1 min

'Used to walk 10 km to watch HIL matches': Amir Ali living childhood dream

Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable Rs 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir's rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational, said a release from Hockey India.

2 mins

FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid drawn with Al Hilal, Man City to face Juventus

European champions Real Madrid CF will play Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, Premier League champions Manchester City have been drawn in Group G and will face Moroccan side Wydad, Al Ain from UAE and Italian giants Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after the draw for the new 32-team tournament in the USA was made.

2 mins

Adelaide Test: Starc, batters sizzle as hosts dominate Day 1

Aussie pace spearhead claims six-wicket haul to push Team India onto the backfoot

2 mins

Manjrekar slams Virat Kohli dismissal in pink ball clash

The extended run of poor form by star batter Virat Kohli has elicited disappointment and concern among former cricketers even as Team India produced yet another poor batting performance on the opening day of the ongoing Adelaide Test against Australia.

1 min

Jasprit Bumrah joins rank of elite Indian pacers with clinical outing in second Test

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to touch new heights.

1 min

BGT: Mitchell Starc underlines Aussie dominance with career best figures

Mitchell Starc yet again underlined why he is considered to be one of the best pacers of the current generation with a sizzling display of fast bowling on the opening day of the Adelaide Test against India.

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