The Statesman Delhi - December 25, 2024
The Statesman Delhi - December 25, 2024
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In this issue
December 25, 2024
CT 2025: India to play all matches in Dubai
India-Pakistan match to take place on 23 February; final on 9 March
1 min
Budget 2025: PM Modi meets economists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog.
1 min
President Murmu appoints new Governors of five states
The President's Secretariat on Tuesday notified the appointment of Governors of five states.
1 min
First JPC meeting on ONOE Bills on 8 Jan
A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will hold its first meeting on the Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' bills on 8 January, next year, sources said.
1 min
AAP's free water promise in Delhi only a reality during monsoon: Cong
Taking a dig at the Delhi government's clean drinking water from taps scheme that was inaugurated in DDA flats of Pandav Nagar, Rajendra Nagar Assembly constituency, Congress has called free water a reality only during monsoon, referring to the waterlogging in the capital.
1 min
FRAI urges govt to provide tech platform for Kirana stores to compete with e-commerce
Federation of Retailer Association of India (FRAI) on Tuesday urged the government to provide enhanced technology to Kirana stores to enable them to compete with e-commerce platforms.
1 min
Kejriwal's 24x7 water supply promise a mirage amidst severe crisis in Delhi: BJP
The AAP chief calls it the first step towards ensuring 24x7 clean drinking water for every household in Delhi
2 mins
Bansuri accuses AAP of deceiving people in the name of welfare schemes
BJP leader and MP from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj, on Tuesday accused the AAP of deceiving the senior citizens and women in the national capital in the name of the Sanjeevani Yojana and Mahila Samman Yojana, which do not exist on ground.
1 min
Rain and chilly breeze bring down temperature
Delhi was hit by rain on a chilly day of winter on Thursday bringing the temperature further down.
1 min
Delhi Police unearth illegal Bangladeshi immigration nexus
The Delhi Police have unearthed a nexus involved in the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi immigrants and have arrested eleven people in this regard.
1 min
Delhi Metro Completes 22 Years Of Operations
Lifeline of the national capital ~Delhi Metro~ completed 22 years of successful metro operations in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the year 2024.
1 min
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews winter preparedness in snowbound Kashmir
To ensure smooth and uninterrupted delivery of essential services and functioning of vital installations across the Kashmir Division, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness of various departments to address challenges posed by harsh winter conditions, particularly in the snow-bound zones of Kashmir Valley and Jammu Division.
2 mins
Kejriwal lied about woman's name being deleted from voter list: BJP
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday claimed that former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had lied about a woman's name being deleted from the voter list as the same woman in an interview with a news agency clarified that she remains a registered voter in the Trinagar assembly constituency and has been casting her vote regularly.
1 min
Working for public welfare with inspiration from great personalities, says Haryana CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said his government was consistently working for the welfare of the people by following the path shown by great personalities with several beneficial decisions inspired by their teachings and guidance.
2 mins
'Winter Carnival' starts in Shimla
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the ten-day long Winter Carnival in Shimla at The Ridge here on Tuesday.
1 min
Mehbooba asks NC govt to resolve reservation issue
Slamming the National Conference (NC) government for not slashing the high level of job reservation quota in J&K, PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that merit has become the biggest casualty, as students are left questioning why they should work hard or strive to be deserving when their efforts don't lead to opportunities.
1 min
Himachal CM orders comprehensive policy for employment on compassionate grounds
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the formulation of a comprehensive policy for employment on compassionate grounds and said the incumbent state government intends to settle all the pending cases in one go.
1 min
Atal Ji elevated India's prestige at global stage: Defence Minister
On the eve of the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 'Atal Geet Ganga' programme was organised in Lucknow. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the event as chief guests.
1 min
Rajasthan CM demands Cong's apology; Opposition seeks Amit Shah's dismissal
The BJP and Congress remain locked in a heated exchange over their respective stances on Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and recent comments allegedly made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the late leader.
1 min
5 soldiers killed as Army truck plunges into gorge
Five Army soldiers were killed and five others critically injured when a truck in which they were travelling plunged into a nearly 300 ft deep gorge along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district on Tuesday evening.
1 min
PM Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project on Vajpayee's 100th birth anniv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking national project, country's first interlinking of rivers project under national perspective plan, on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Wednesday.
1 min
Fans Celebrate Centenary Of Mohammad Rafi
The iconic singer Mohammad Rafi, who had sung the immortal song Choti si mulaqat pyar ban gai, died on 31 July 1980, just after a week of the passing away of Uttam Kumar, who had lip-sung the song in the film Chhoti Si Mulaqat.
1 min
ECI: No discrepancy in voter turnout data in Maha polls
The count of electors and voters on polling day is statutorily centred polling station-wise
1 min
17 children to be honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Veer Baal Diwas
Seventeen children, including seven boys and ten girls, will receive the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, observed on Thursday.
1 min
Alerts to IOs as per pre-defined timelines will help expedite investigation process: Shah
Emphasising the use of technology, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said alerts to investigation officers as well as senior officers as per predefined timelines will help expedite the process of investigation.
1 min
VP Dhankhar anguished over Oppn's no-confidence motion
Dhankhar spoke for the very first time on the Oppn's notice for his removal as the Chairman of RS
2 mins
AHRC probes Congress worker's death during Raj Bhavan protest
The Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into the death of Congress worker Advocate Mridul Islam, who succumbed during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" protest in Guwahati on December 19.
1 min
Lucknow IOB bank theft: 2 accused killed in encounter, 3 arrested, 2 still absconding
Two accused, who stole crores of rupees by cutting 42 lockers of Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow, were killed in a police encounter.
1 min
UP govt's grand preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 encompass Ayodhya, Varanasi and Chitrakoot
The grand preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 are not confined to Prayagraj alone but are transforming other prominent religious destinations in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Chitrakoot.
1 min
Under Yogi's leadership, UP's double-engine govt remains committed to health welfare: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that in the battle against encephalitis, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accomplished what he could not during his tenure as Uttar Pradesh's chief minister due to the lack of effective remedies at the time.
1 min
Security forces recover explosives in Churachandpur as Manipur grapples with unrest
In a bid to maintain peace amidst ongoing tensions in Manipur, security forces conducted intensive search operations across vulnerable zones in the state's hill and valley districts on Monday.
1 min
'Yuva Kumbh' reflects nation's affection for Atalji: Adityanath
The UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that events like 'Yuva Kumbh' exemplify the nation's and state's profound respect and admiration for the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
1 min
Enforcement Directorate cracks down on CMJ University in Shillong for fake degree scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into a fake degree scam involving CMJ University in Shillong.
1 min
Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Project Gainful for Madhya Pradesh
13 DISTRICTS OF CHAMBAL & MALWA REGIONS TO EXPERIENCE FASTER GROWTH
1 min
Building a streamlined, strong, modern military to enhance national defence capabilities
Building a streamlined, strong and modern military is a consistent policy of the Party and a necessary task in the new situation.
2 mins
Jobs Creation
Myanmar's military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay.
4 mins
Shrinking Space
Bangladesh represents a unique case of how a state founded on the principle of secularism soon abandoned the same to embrace Islam as the state religion. Bangladesh began its constitutional journey in 1972, recognising secularism along with nationalism, democracy, and socialism as core foundational principles of the state and its legal system. Though the constitution did not recognise any special safeguards for minorities, it contained multiple provisions, especially the fundamental rights guarantees, which were considered vital for safeguarding their interests and rights
5 mins
An ideologue of social justice
After more than seven decades of independence, Indian politics finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with complex issues that challenge its foundational ideals.
3 mins
Man who never rested on his laurels
The Bob Dylan biopic \"A Complete Unknown,\" starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.
4 mins
'Cong must apologise for tweeting Shah's partial video on Ambedkar'
The Congress must apologise for tweeting a partial video of Amit Shah's speech about Dr Ambedkar and then attacking Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday at Nagpur.
1 min
Bridging tradition and innovation: Patanjali's educational symposium concludes in Haridwar
The Bhartiya Shiksha Board (BSB), a new national school board established by the Centre, entrusting Patanjali Yogpeeth as its sponsoring body, concluded its transformative two-day educational symposium.
1 min
Allu Arjun interrogated on Hyderabad stampede
The Pushpa actor interrogated at the Chikkadpally police station
2 mins
French PM Bayrou unveils new cabinet, appoints former PMs Valls and Borne
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (photo) unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee.
1 min
New Syrian govt 'receptive' to probe into Assad war crimes
The fall of the Assad rule is a significant opportunity for us to fulfil our mandate on the ground:IIIM
2 mins
Former Israeli spies describe attack using exploding electronic devices against Hezbollah
Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents shared new details about a deadly clandestine operation years in the making that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria using exploding pagers and walkie-talkies three months ago.
1 min
Israeli Defence Minister admits to killing Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz (photo) has admitted for the first time that the country assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital Tehran.
1 min
Govt releases 15th Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in UP and AP
The Union Government has released Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants during Financial Year 2024-25 for the Rural Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
1 min
Halder Venture at 100 goes stronger through merger of 5 subsidiaries
With a legacy of 100 years, this homegrown transnational company from Bengal is going stronger by the day, rolling out new products, new brands and exploring new geographies.
3 mins
Pralhad Joshi launches AI-led initiatives to strengthen consumer protection
Food and Consumer Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched several initiatives to strengthen consumer protection on the occasion of National Consumer Day.
1 min
Mutual fund industry records ₹17 lakh cr surge in assets
Driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth, and increasing investor participation, the mutual fund industry sustained the growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets.
1 min
Indian startup ecosystem raises over ₹29,200 cr in 2024, witnesses record 13 IPOs
In a significant year for the Indian startup ecosystem, 13 new-age companies launched their initial public offerings (IPOs), as startups cumulatively raised more than Rs 29,200 crore from the stock market.
1 min
Markets fail to hold gains; auto and FMCG stocks rise
Nifty 50 closed down by 0.11 pc, while the Sensex ended with a minor 0.09 pc
1 min
Indian economy is recovering from slowdown witnessed in July-September quarter: RBI
High frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2024-25 (October-December) indicate that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in July-September, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Tuesday.
1 min
NorthEast United star Ajaraie is ISL Player of the Month for November
NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for November.
1 min
Brazilian defender Adryelson returns to Lyon from Botafogo
Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said.
1 min
Serie A: Inter beat Como to close gap on league leaders Atalanta
Former European champions register fourth consecutive victory to brighten chances of winning domestic league
1 min
Indian team gearing up for Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers
The Indian national women's futsal camp, in preparation for next month's AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, is in full swing in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
1 min
Australians 'excited to play' in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
'Co Co!' is how the Australians call Kho Kho. It just took some googling and training sessions that were held in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and the sport was warmly accepted.
1 min
Chelsea showing that great things can be achieved: Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez feels that his side's strong show in the ongoing Premier League season translates that 'great things can be achieved' with the club.
2 mins
Mandhana eyes double top spot in ICC rankings
India's star opener Smriti Mandhana is within touching distance of top spot of both the T20I and ODI batting rankings after strong performances against the West Indies across both formats.
1 min
MCG Test: Rohit keeps batting order in wraps
India skipper maintains pall of secrecy on playing order
2 mins
'A lapse on my part': Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna row
After a lot of debate over India's double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker's reported exclusion from this year's list of Khel Ratna awardees, the 22-year-old pistol shooter addressed the issue publicly, acknowledging a potential lapse on her part in filing the nomination for the prestigious honour.
1 min
Aussie coach McDonald hints at Boland's inclusion in 4th Test, confirms Konstas debut
Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, which will be a Boxing Day Test match, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at the inclusion of pacer Scott Boland in the playing eleven, saying that he does not think that the team is going to the field for a Boxing Day without him.
2 mins
Rewind 2024: Historic Paris bronze marks resurgence of Indian hockey; HIL returns
A historic second consecutive Olympic medal after a hiatus of five decades marked the resurgence of hockey in the country, which also witnessed the revival of the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years.
2 mins
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