The Statesman Delhi - January 24, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - January 24, 2025
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In this issue
January 24, 2025
India always open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians: Jaishankar
Clarifying India's stance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi is open to the \"legitimate return\" of Indian nationals living illegally abroad, including in the United States.
1 min
India's digital economy to grow twice as fast as overall economy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in a report, said India's digital economy is poised to grow nearly twice as fast as the overall economy.
1 min
AAP Broke Records of Corruption During Its Decade-Long Rule in Delhi, Says Nadda
BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday lashed out at the AAP government in Delhi, alleging that it broke all records of corruption during its decade-long rule and that those who entered politics to fight against dishonesty are now among the most corrupt.
1 min
2 BJP leaders join AAP
With the polling for the assembly elections in Delhi barely two weeks away, two BJP leaders, Chaudhary Vijay Pal and Mohit Chaudhary, left the saffron party and joined AAP along with their respective teams on Thursday.
1 min
RS MP Raghav Chadha Holds Roadshow for Party's Adarsh Nagar Candidate
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha held a roadshow on Thursday to seek votes for AAP candidate Mukesh Kumar Goel in the Adarsh Nagar constituency.
1 min
AAP govt failed to provide clean drinking water to Delhiites: Gupta
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta on Thursday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has \"failed\" to provide clean drinking water to residents of Delhi in the last 10 years.
1 min
Congress Dubs AAP as 'Alcohol Affected Party'
The Congress on Thursday dubbed the ruling AAP as \"Alcohol Affected Party\" over the alleged liquor scam, and said it has \"ruined\" the national capital through alcohol.
1 min
Delhi Police goes hi-tech, deploys AI chatbot for assembly polls
The Delhi Police on Thursday deployed an artificial intelligence-based bilingual chatbot built using extensive poll-related data banks available online to ensure smooth and efficient execution of election duties.
1 min
Congress Launches Party's Theme Song
The song will be played highlighting AAP's \"corruption and misrule in Delhi\"
1 min
Police File Over 500 Cases in 2 Weeks of MCC Enforcement
After two weeks of enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in view of the scheduled assembly elections in Delhi, the police have registered altogether 504 cases for MCC violations.
1 min
Kejriwal pledges to eliminate unemployment from its roots
The AAP chief said employment generation would be the top priority in the next 5 years
1 min
J&K CM Omar Abdullah calls for speedy completion of hydroelectric projects
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday stressed the need for timely execution of hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir to meet the growing energy demand which would gradually reduce power imports and boost the state's energy self-sufficiency.
2 mins
From dreams to reality~stories behind R-Day Parade contingent commanders
Thursday marked a significant milestone for Captain Ritika Khareta, the lone female marching contingent commander of the Indian Army in the upcoming Republic Day Parade.
2 mins
Punjab Police Withdraw Additional Cover From Kejriwal's Security
The Punjab Police has withdrawn the additional security cover provided by it to AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal following communication from the Election Commission of India and the Delhi Police, DGP Punjab said on Thursday.
1 min
HP govt funded Dhagwar milk processing plant to benefit 35,000 farmers, says CM
The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art milk processing plant with a capacity of 1.50 lakh litres per day (LLPD) in Dhagwar, Kangra district.
2 mins
Kejriwal's self-accusations of attacks on him are fabricated: Sachdeva
It would be better if Kejriwal, instead of making fabricated accusations of attacks against political opponents, focused on the internal conflicts within his party, from Hari Nagar to Kalkaji, said Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday.
1 min
Programme launched to scale up plastic waste management in Asia
The three-year multinational programme will help improve plastic waste management, promote recycling, reduce plastic leakage into the environment, foster country-based solutions, and facilitate regional collaboration
1 min
AAP govt settles Rohingyas in Delhi, alleges UP CM Yogi
Intensifying BJP's campaign for the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, accusing it of distributing Aadhaar cards to 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' and settling Rohingyas in the city.
2 mins
Netaji's life embodies courage, loyalty, selfless service: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday described Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as the epitome of courage, loyalty, and selfless service, calling on the youth to find inspiration in his vision and ideals.
1 min
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Revolutionary Path and His Jharkhand Connection
The 53rd session of the INC was held in Ramgarh, marking not only the beginning of the historic 'Quit India' movement but also the launch of Netaji's revolutionary journey
3 mins
Himanta pushes for exclusive Japanese companies park in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Japan's Minister of Justice, Komura Masahiro and discussed with him the setting up of exclusive Japanese companies park in Assam.
1 min
Gang War Sends Shock Waves Across Bihar
The firing incident between supporters of former gangster-MLA Anant Singh and local gangster brothers Sonu Monu in Mokama has sent shockwaves through Bihar.
1 min
Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked, sparks political row
The decision to revoke the suspension of Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal has ignited a political storm in the state.
1 min
Centre Annuls Auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Tamil Nadu to Protect Heritage Area
The Union Ministry of Mines on Thursday announced that the government has decided to annul the auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten mineral block in Tamil Nadu to protect the heritage area.
1 min
Minister Calls Saif 'garbage', Questions Stabbing Incident
Nitesh Rane also raises doubts over the attack on the actor, asks if Saif was really stabbed
2 mins
MP CM names flyover after Ambedkar as counter to Congress' Mhow rally
Barely four days before the Congress party's planned 'Jai Bapu - Jai Bhim - Jai Samvidhaan' rally at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated a flyover after naming it after Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.
1 min
Bal Thackeray Was Uncompromising on His Core Beliefs, Says PM Modi
Paying rich tributes to Bal Thackeray on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the late Shiv Sena supremo never compromised on his core beliefs and always contributed towards enhancing the pride of Indian culture.
1 min
Work and life
SIR, I refer to the editorial \"Hypocrisy at Home\" published today. In this enlightened age, it is surprising that prominent business leaders issue regressive calls for employees to work for 70 hours or 90 hours per week.
1 min
Democracy in a twilight zone
With Donald Trump's inauguration and return to the White House, we can rightly ask the question: is 20th century geopolitics infecting the 21st century?
4 mins
Time to take a pop at GST absurdities
The GST Council (Goods and Service Tax) recently announced a bewildering array of extra tax rates for popcorn, sparking an understandable backlash among economists, businesses, and consumers alike.
2 mins
Tamil Nadu Governor Approves Bills Increasing Punishments for Crimes Against Women, Children
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has approved two landmark bills aimed at imposing stricter punishments for crimes against women and children.
2 mins
Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-yr-old man with travel history
A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.
1 min
INS Sarvekshak Completes Major Hydrographic Survey in Mauritius
The INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 sq. nautical miles.
1 min
Kerala Cong(J) MP backtracks from statement on supporting Waqf Bill
Kerala Congress (J) MP, Francis George on Thursday clarified that he had never said anywhere that he would support the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.
1 min
Kerala CM denies financial fraud in PPE kit purchase
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied the opposition charge that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report placed in the Assembly has confirmed that there was huge corruption in the purchase of PPE kits during Covid-19 period.
1 min
Stalin cites ASI findings, says iron age commenced in TN
This is the gift of the Tamils to mankind across the whole world, said the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
2 mins
Infosys to expand campus in Telangana
Tech giant Infosys is all set to expand their IT campus at Pocharam which will lead to creation of 17000 new jobs in Telangana.
1 min
BRS-turned-Cong MLA warns Revanth govt
BRS turned Congress MLA Danam Nagender has trained the guns on his own government for the demolition work carried out to clear pavements in Hyderabad, saying that governments run by bureaucracy don't survive.
1 min
US Congress Passes Laken Riley Act as Donald Trump Begins Crackdown on Immigrants
The Republican-controlled US Congress handed President Donald Trump an early win in his crackdown on illegal immigration on Wednesday, passing a bill to expand pretrial detention for foreign criminal suspects, media reported.
1 min
Pakistan's Parliament Passes Bill With Sweeping Controls On Social Media
Pakistan's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.
1 min
Teen Who Killed 3 Girls at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class in England Faces Sentencing
A violence-obsessed teenager is facing decades in prison when he is sentenced for stabbing three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed summer dance class.
1 min
Thai LGBTQ+ Couples Register Their Marriages As Law Gives Them Equal Status
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand made Thursday a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
1 min
Israeli Officials in Cairo for Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Sources
Earlier, a tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday
1 min
South Korean Investigators Call For Indictment Of Detained President Yoon
South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country's detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament on Thursday.
1 min
Geo-economic fragmentation could cost global economy $5.7 trillion: WEF report
A new World Economic Forum report released on Thursday highlights significant economic risks from increasing geo-economic fragmentation as countries are increasingly using the global financial and trading systems to advance geopolitical objectives through sanctions, industrial policies, and other economic measures.
1 min
RIL inks ₹3 lakh crore investment MoU with Maha govt
The Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to invest approximately Rs 3.05 lakh crore, which is projected to create more than 3,00,000 jobs.
1 min
Vaishnaw Says First 'Made in India' Chip To Be Rolled Out This Year
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the first 'Made in India' chip will be rolled out this year.
1 min
Gross NPAs of banks may decline to 2.4 pc by March 2025: Fitch
Rating agency Fitch has said that the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of Indian banks may decline by 40 basis points to 2.4% by March 2025.
1 min
Markets extend gains led by IT stocks
Broader markets staged a sharp rebound from yesterday's sell-off
2 mins
Inflation burden eases further for farm and rural workers
The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers in December 2024 declined to 5.01 per cent and 5.05 per cent, respectively, compared to the corresponding figures of 7.71 per cent and 7.46 per cent in the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday.
1 min
Union Budget 2025 May Introduce Changes in Income Tax Slabs: Report
Global financial services company Nomura on Thursday said the Centre will focus on both fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-2026, predicting that the government may introduce changes to the personal income tax slabs to encourage consumer spending.
1 min
Mandiri U20 Challenge Series: India to face Syria in opening clash
The India U20 men's team will begin their campaign in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series, a four-nation friendly tournament, against Syria at the Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo, Indonesia on Friday.
1 min
Salah 'proud' after scoring 50 European goals for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has taken his goalscoring tally for Liverpool in European competitions to 50 in a 2-1 Champions League win over Lille.
1 min
Blasters aim to continue good form, East Bengal hope to end losing streak
Kerala will be eager to continue climb up the ISL table while the Kolkata Giants will want to avoid a 4th consecutive defeat
3 mins
The rise of Hnamte: From Mohun Bagan SG bench to Chennaiyin FC's backbone
Star midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte, who took on his former club Mohun Bagan SG - the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season - on Tuesday, is making waves at Chennaiyin FC during the ongoing season of the premier competition of Indian football.
2 mins
Australian Open: Defending champion Sabalenka reaches third straight final, will fight Keys for title
When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.
3 mins
U-19 T20 World Cup: Indian eves thrash SL, top Group A
India finished at the top of Group A after blowing away Sri Lanka on Thursday in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025.
2 mins
India vs Eng: Abhishek happy to continue attacking intent
Abhishek Sharma has established himself as India's frontline opener in the shortest version and further cemented his place with a 34-ball 79 to power India to a seven-wicket win in the first of the five-match T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.
2 mins
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