The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 07, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 07, 2025
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January 07, 2025
Justin Trudeau to step down as Canada PM
Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that he will step down as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader.
1 min
India's First Bullet Train Is Not Far Off: PM Modi
PM lays foundation stone for Rayagada Railway Division, says the new division will strengthen Odisha's railway infrastructure
2 mins
US Finalising Steps To Strengthen Nuclear Energy Cooperation With India
The United States is now finalising the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US companies, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.
1 min
Vedanta's stall showcases tribal heritage at Chaiti fest
Vedanta Aluminium's stall at the 'Chaiti Mahotsav', organised in Rayagada district, was a major attraction at the festival that featured a captivating fusion of heritage art showcasing Saura paintings, Dokra art forms, traditional tribal art and crafts alongside products from self-help groups (SHGs) prepared by the Project Sakhi which empowers women as micro-entrepreneurs.
1 min
Workshop on research methodology begins at SOA
A 10-day long workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of research scholars, began at the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here on Monday.
1 min
Farmers will get compensated for crop loss soon: Dy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Farmers affected by last month's unseasonal rainfall, which led to significant paddy crop losses, will soon receive compensation as the state government has announced a relief package of Rs 291 crores, stated Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at a meeting in Balikuda on Monday.
2 mins
Rajarani, Mukteswar and Intl Odissi Dance Festival from 7 January
The Rajarani Music Festival, Mukteswar Odissi Dance Festival and International Odissi Dance Festival will be held in Bhubaneswar from 7th January to 11th January.
1 min
Odisha Receives 'Achiever' Award at LEADS-2024
In LEADS 2024, Odisha has regained its status as 'Achiever' within the coastal group, advancing significantly from 'Aspirer' in 2023.
1 min
Odisha Has Potential To Be A Hub Of International Trade: PM
Foundation stone for new Rayagada Railway Division laid CM Majhi says new division will be key to industrial development
1 min
Bengal fishermen talk of torture on return from Bangladesh
The fishermen were reunited with their families at Gangasagar on Monday
2 mins
Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt in Massive Show of Strength by BJD
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a massive public gathering on Monday, its first major show of strength since the party's 2024 electoral setback, to deliver scathing criticism of the BJP-led state government and its failure to curb rising prices.
1 min
Industrial Projects Worth Rs 44,793 Approved
The state government on Monday approved investments worth 44,793.03 crore of five industrial projects.
1 min
Odisha Organizes Bird Festival To Showcase Avian Treasures
In an attempt to showcase its avian treasures, Odisha government on Monday organized the fifth edition of Chilika Bird Festival to attract tourists and bird lovers to relish the rich biodiversity of the wetland sites of the lake.
2 mins
Mob torches two houses following murder of sanitation worker
The murder of a leader of 'safei karmacharis', Babuli Kak led to tension in the Gandhi Para area of Sundargarh town.
1 min
H&UD Minister unveils three parks & musical fountain in Bhubaneswar
Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, inaugurated three parks and a Musical Fountain here on Monday in the presence of MLA Babu Singh, Vice Chairman of BDA, Dr N Thirumala Naik and others.
1 min
Christian community petitions Governor on rising attacks on minorities
The functionaries of Christian community here expressed grave concern over the increasing attack on their community members and submitted a memorandum to the Governor through the district collector here.
1 min
Odisha shines as countdown to 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas begins
The stage is set, the countdown has begun, and Odisha is putting its best foot forward as it gears up to host the grand 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations with unparalleled splendor.
2 mins
Odisha Poised To Become An Aviation Hub With Focus On MRO Development
The Odisha Government, in a step towards establishing the State as a key aviation hub in India, on Monday hosted a high-level stakeholder consultation to deliberate on the development of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities.
1 min
Death of 2 BJP leaders in road 'accident' is a case of murder: Sambalpur SP
Sambalpur SP Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo on Monday confirmed that the 'accident' in which two BJP leaders were killed on Sunday was a case of murder as the tripper truck deliberately crashed into the car.
1 min
T'gana CM Urges PM to Sanction Regional Ring Rail for Hyderabad
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a Regional Ring Rail, like the Regional Ring Road, for the state.
1 min
ACB Serves KTR With Fresh Notice To Appear Before It On 9 January
BRS working president KT Rama Rao asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau probing the Formula E race scam to defer his interrogation till the Telangana High Court gives its verdict on his petition to quash the FIR against him.
2 mins
Kerala High Court Refuses to Order CBI Probe into Death of ADM Naveen Babu
The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to order a CBI probe into the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu.
1 min
Atul Subhash suicide case: K'taka HC rejects wife's plea to quash FIR
Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea for quashing of FIR against Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.
1 min
TN Governor Ravi boycotts Assembly, leaves House in a huff
This is the second time that Ravi had boycotted the Assembly in the first session of the year
3 mins
Prashant Kishor's arrest ignites protests against Bihar govt, supporters vow to intensify stir
The arrest of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, during his hunger strike at city's Gandhi Maidan on Monday morning has sparked widespread protests and criticism of Bihar police's alleged excesses.
1 min
SC to Hear on 25 March Pleas Against Koli's Acquittal in Nithari Killings
The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on 25 March a batch of appeals against the Allahabad High Court order acquitting Surendra Koli - a death row convict - in 12 cases of rape and murder that took place in Nithari village, Noida bordering Delhi in 2005/2006.
1 min
Protesting farmers to meet SC-appointed Committee's chairperson Justice Nawab Singh
The Supreme Court on Monday was informed by the Punjab government that the farmers agitating for their demands including legally guaranteed Minimum Support Price for their agricultural produce would be meeting Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee that was constituted by the top court to negotiate with the protesting farmers.
1 min
CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from petitions relating to adoption of IOA, AIFF constitution
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday recused himself from hearing a clutch of petitions regarding the adoption of the draft constitution of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
1 min
Will stay in NDA, removed those suggesting changing alliance, says CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated that he will remain in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dismissing any possibility of aligning with other political groups.
1 min
Surya Kiran 18: Indo-Nepal joint military exercise strengthens counter terrorism skills
The 18th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise, Surya Kiran, is currently underway in Nepal, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two armies.
1 min
HC Gives 6 Weeks to MP Govt for Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal
High Court asks state government to clear all doubts, take public into confidence
1 min
Growing Ties
Bangladesh's fall from grace since 2020 has been precipitous. Foreign exchange reserves dropped from $48 billion in 2021 to around $20 billion, or less than three months' imports; foreign debt doubled since 2016 to $100 billion, with debt servicing that will hit $3.56 billion. Crony capitalism, rampant corruption, and a huge capital flight led to the banking sector being left in disarray, with non-performing loans constituting 10.11 percent of the total, and a liquidity crisis led to the halting of bank transactions on several occasions.
4 mins
Overcoming adversity in 2025
Filipinos have consistently met the coming of a new year with hope and excitement, as it represents a fresh start, looking forward to better days ahead, and a chance to begin again after reflecting on the year that was.
2 mins
Austrian divisions
Austria is at a critical juncture as political uncertainty looms following the resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
4 mins
S Korea Must Confront Hard Truths
This New Year dawns under a shadow in South Korea, absent the usual joy and optimism.
3 mins
The Taliban Fiasco: A Lesson for Pakistan
The Centre for Research and Security Studies states that in 2024, Pakistan had a total of 1,166 terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism operations, which resulted in 2,546 fatalities and 2,267 injuries.
4 mins
8 Security Personnel, Driver Killed in Maoist Attack
The security team was returning from a joint anti-Maoist operation when their vehicle was targeted
1 min
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Industry Leaders in Mumbai for Investment in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showcased optimism about the state's investment potential during his visit to Mumbai, emphasizing a dual focus on infrastructure development and attracting investors.
1 min
Bijapur journalist murder: Mastermind Suresh Chandrakaar arrested in Hyderabad
In a significant breakthrough, Chhattisgarh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Suresh Chandrakaar, a contractor and Congress worker, accused of masterminding the gruesome murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakaar.
2 mins
SP's Ayodhya MP challenges CM Yogi on Milkipur Assembly bypolls
Samajwadi Party MP from the Ayodhya Lok Sabha constituency Awadhesh Prasad dared Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to accept the challenge of his son and SP candidate from Milkipur, Ajit Prasad.
1 min
S Korean anti-corruption agency and police debate tougher measures to detain impeached president
South Korea's anti-corruption agency and police debated on Monday more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after their previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week.
1 min
The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez triumph at Golden Globes
Two wildly audacious films—Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic The Brutalist and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Pérez—won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday.
2 mins
Shooting Attack on a Bus Carrying Israelis in the Occupied West Bank Kills 3
Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others.
1 min
Austrian Far-Right Leader Meets President as Expectations Mount He Will Be Asked to Form Government
Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl (photo) met the country's president on Monday as expectations mounted that he would be tasked with trying to form a new government, which would be the first led by the far right since World War II.
1 min
Congress Is Ready To Certify Trump's Election Win, But His 6 January Legacy Hangs Over The Day
As Congress convenes during a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election, the legacy of 6 January hangs over the proceedings with an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time and is legitimately returning to power.
2 mins
Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn't confirm the loss
Russian troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove after a months-long battle, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed Monday, adding the wrecked town to the Kremlin's list of conquests during the almost three-year war.
1 min
Skoda's newest venture into the mass market with 'Kylaq'
Skoda unveiled their newest modern, bold and muscular SUV, Kylaq on Sunday, in South City Mall, Kolkata.
2 mins
Institutional investments in Indian realty touch $6.5 bn, up 22 pc from last year
Investors' appetite for Indian real estate is going stronger by the day.
2 mins
AMFI Puts 13 Proposals From Mutual Fund Industry For Union Budget 2025
The Association of Mutual Funds (AMFI) has released a document with 13 proposals from the Mutual Fund Industry to the Finance Ministry for the upcoming Union Budget 2025.
1 min
Revenue of construction costs to slow down in FY25 at 8-10 per cent: Report
Rating agency ICRA has projected that the revenue of the Indian construction companies for the financial year 2024-25 is estimated to grow at 8-10 per cent, slower in comparison to a growth of 12-15 per cent during previous years.
1 min
Bloodbath in market amid fears of HMPV
At close, the Sensex was down 1,258.12 pts and Nifty was down 388.70 pts
2 mins
Govt mulls hallmarking for silver & silver artifacts
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) should consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver and silver artifacts following consumer demands, said Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.
1 min
Man Utd coach Amorim upset despite stalemate at Anfield
Manchester United entered their clash against Liverpool in dire form, having suffered four consecutive defeats to close out 2024, failing to score in three of those games.
1 min
Malaysia Open: Lakshya Sen, Prannoy to lead Indian charge
Focus will be on top male singles players Lakshya Sen and H.S Prannoy as they return to the circuit hoping to win their first title of the year in the Malaysia Open 2025, the first Super 1000 event of the new BWF World Tour starting at the Stadium Axiata Arena in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.
1 min
Premier League: Spirited Manchester United snatch late draw at Liverpool
Amad Diallo scored 80th minute equaliser as former European champions earned a point against current league leaders
3 mins
Bugatha, Nirmaben to defend titles at Mumbai Marathon
Srinu Bugatha and Thakor Nirmaben Bharatjee, the defending men's and women's champions respectively, will headline a star-studded Indian Elite field for the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon 2025 to be held on 19 January.
1 min
Wrestler Sangram Singh leads the way at mega cycling event
The chill in the air couldn't deter the spirit of fitness as over 300 cycling enthusiasts gathered at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday morning.
1 min
Star pugilist Lovlina Borgohain aiming for Los Angeles Olympics
Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing a third straight summer Olympics but will take one step at a time from here on.
2 mins
Blow for Australia as Cummins unlikely to feature in Sri Lanka tour
Having already confirmed their place for the ICC World Test Championship Final with the 3-1 series win over India, that also brought the Border-Gavaskar back to their grasp after a decade, Australia could be missing the services of Pat Cummins for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka due to personal reasons.
2 mins
Aussies hail Bumrah after pace maestro's BGT heroics
Both past and present Australian players heaped praise on Team India's star fast bowler
3 mins
East Bengal FC brace for pivotal January as ISL enters decisive phase
The Indian Super League (ISL) has reached its crucial second phase, placing East Bengal FC at a defining point in their campaign.
2 mins
All-rounder Rishi Dhawan retires from white-ball cricket
Rishi Dhawan, the fast-bowling allrounder from Himachal Pradesh, and represented India in four limited-over games has called time on his white-ball career.
1 min
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