The Statesman Kolkata - January 03, 2025

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January 03, 2025

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four 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.

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Centre amends prison rules across states to address caste-based discrimination

In a step towards discouraging caste-based discrimination and addressing the issue with regard to prisoners, the Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the prison manual rules across the states and union territories.

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Group Working set up for WPI base revision

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.

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Mamata Accuses BSF Of Facilitating Infiltration

Chief Minister Condemns The Murder Of Trinamul Councillor Dulal Sarkar

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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.

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Government Has Worked for the People of Bengal: Abhishek

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said he believes that the Sebaashray initiative will show the way to not just Bengal, but the whole nation.

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Sebaashray health camps start working in Diamond Harbour

All the Assembly segments under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat ~ Diamond Harbour, Falta, Bishnupur, Budge Budge, Satgachia, Metiabruz and Maheshtala ~ will have these health camps

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Primary teachers' job scam: Framing of charge sheet deferred again

The framing of the charge sheet on alleged primary teachers recruitment scam was deferred again on Thursday for three more days, owing to the illness of Sujoy Krishna Bhadra.

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Mamata Disapproves Semester System in Primary Education

Hardly five days after the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) announced to introduce a semester system at the government and aided primary schools (from Classes I to V) on 28 December, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked to withdraw the WBBPE's decision.

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Government felicitates students with high scores in board exams

Fifteen students of West Burdwan district, who performed exceptionally well in the Madhyamik board and related examinations last year were felicitated by the state government today at their respective homes.

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R G Kar financial scam: CBI video-records statements of witnesses

The investigating officials have identified Ghosh, Suman Hazra and Biplab Sinha as the biggest beneficiaries of the 'scam'

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ER prepares two special trains for Mahakumbh

Eastern Railway's Sealdah division has made a host of arrangements for the special trains that would be run for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela.

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Eastern Railway's Howrah division organises 100-day intensified campaign on TB elimination

The Divisional Railway Hospital, Howrah, under the Eastern Railway, organised an awareness programme as part of the 100-Day Intensified Campaign on TB Elimination today.

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TMC Leader Dulal Sarkar Shot Dead

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock on social media while recalling the slain leader's association with the party; she also asked ministers Firhad Hakim and Sabina Yeasmin to visit Malda

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Online forgery: ED raids multiple locations in state

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are conducting raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with an alleged online forgery scam since Thursday morning, sources said.

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School Building Inauguration

A new building of Arunodaya Gholeshapur School was opened today by Seema Deouskar, president of the Eastern Railway Women's Welfare Organization (ERWWO), in the presence of all executive members of ERWWO.

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Kingpin of inter-state arms racket nabbed, firearm seized

State Task Force (STF) personnel of West Bengal Police arrested an arms dealer of Kolkata from Natunpally in district headquarters of Suri in Birbhum district and also seized sophisticated firearms and ammunition from his possession.

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Telangana Officials Seek Time From ED in Formula E Scam

Both senior IAS officer and special chief secretary Arvind Kumar and former HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy have sought some time to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Formula E race scam.

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Centre denying funds, threatening and throttling state: TN school education minister

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, on Thursday, charged the BJP-led Union Government with denying funds and 'threatening and throttling' the state to implement the New Education Policy (NEP).

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Probe 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.

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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.

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TN sexual assault: HC slams political parties for protests

Protests by political parties just to attract media attention, not out of genuine concern, says judge

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Supreme Court 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.

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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.

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Prashant Kishor begins hunger strike over BPSC aspirants' concerns

Jan Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor and several Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates on Thursday sat on a hunger strike unto death near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Maidan here.

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Never directed to end Dallewal's hunger strike: SC

Dallewal has been firm that he would take medical aid only if the Union govt was ready for talks

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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

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Singh was king

SIR, This refers to the article, \"A giant among men\" published on the perspective page today.

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Cyber Threats

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks attributed to Chinese state-backed actors represent a seismic shift in the landscape of global security.

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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.

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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.

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Are tourists loving Kyoto to death?

Kyoto, one of Japan's major tourist destinations, is suffering from over-tourism amid booming inbound demand.

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THE PARADE

THE Proclamation Parade on New Year's Day is one of those functions of the Calcutta season which people of all classes can attend.

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The World Can Be Better When Hopes Coalesce

We all like to start a new year on a hopeful note. We like to think of all the possibilities of good work, but this will not take us far if we stay away from the realities.

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Occasional Notes

AUSTRALIA has been again lucky in the toss and has again started excellently.

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Article 370 the reason behind terrorism in Kashmir valley: 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.

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CPI Rejects Manipur CM's Apology, Demands His Resignation

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.

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Assam Reclaims 9,000 Ha Encroached Land Amid Declining Forest Cover Concerns

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the state government has reclaimed 9,000 hectares (equivalent to 74,000 bighas) of land from illegal encroachment over the past three years, restoring it to the forest department.

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Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Survey Report Reaches Court

The Next Action Will Depend On The Instructions Of The Supreme Court Or Allahabad High Court

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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.

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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.\"

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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.

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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'

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Firework mortars, gas canisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside 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.

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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.

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Job creation gathers further momentum in 2024-25

While a massive 4.67 crore additional jobs were created in the Indian economy in the financial year ended March 2024, the fast pace of employment generation has continued into 2024-25 in both the formal and informal sectors, official data shows.

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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.

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Indian Stock Market Poised to Advance in 2025 Beginning: Report

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 a pick-up in government spending, according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report released on Thursday.

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Union Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman meets financial sector, capital markets stakeholders

As part of the pre-Budget consultations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets.

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Indian Economy in Robust Spot Globally in 2025 With High-Frequency Indicators Picking Up Growth

As 2025 begins on a note of heightened global uncertainties ahead of the US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, India continues to be in a much stronger position with high-frequency indicators showing a pickup in the pace of growth in the third quarter of current fiscal (Q3 FY25), according to a report on Thursday.

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India's Solar Panel Exports Surge as World Looks Beyond China

India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for alternatives to China for sourcing supplies in their switch to renewable energy to fight climate change.

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Market Continues Winning Streak

Investors' wealth increased by around ₹ 5.8 lakh crore

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Mohun Bagan cruise to easy victory over Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC In a Indian Super League clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday evening.

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52 Years After Creating Paralympics History, Petkar to Get Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement

After 52 years of creating history at the Paralympics, Murlikant Rajaram Petkar is finally set to receive the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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Djokovic in Brisbane QFs

Novak Djokovic extended his head-to-head record against Gael Monfils to 20-0 with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Brisbane International, here at the Pat Rafter Arena.

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ISL: NorthEast United FC Face Struggling Mohammedan SC With Eye on 3rd Spot

Currently fourth on the points table, the hosts will move closer to a play-offs berth if they beat the Kolkata outfit

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Finch backs Virat Kohli amid poor form, 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.

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Rewind 2024: Neeraj Chopra enjoys stellar year with Olympic silver, 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.

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