The Statesman Kolkata - December 27, 2024

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December 27, 2024

Manmohan Singh passes away

The two-time Prime Minister and architect of India's economic reforms had been in poor health for the past few months

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Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics

Prefabricated shelters being set up for families displaced by violence, says Biren Singh

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JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 held a meeting here on Thursday to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its deliberations on the proposed legislation.

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₹44,605 Crore Ken-Betwa Link Project Set to Transform Bundelkhand Region

Renowned for its valour and rich cultural heritage, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a series of ambitious projects including the much-talked about Ken-Betwa Link Project, which stands out as a significant initiative.

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Maha Dy CM Shinde Meets Modi, Shah, Others in Delhi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday for an hour, sources said.

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Chh'garh HC allows abortion for pregnant rape survivor

Chhattisgarh High Court held a rare winter vacation hearing to address the plea of a young rape survivor seeking a medical termination of her pregnancy.

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Credits PM Modi and Gadkari for Poll Victory

'Whatever I am is because of the BJP, Devendra Fadnavis does not exist without the BJP... This party is everything to me'

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2024: Amidst controversies surrounding former CJI Chandrachud, SC batted for the rule of law, personal liberty and transparency

Amidst controversies surrounding the former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud arising from his public statements particularly relating to seeking divine guidance for writing the Ayodhya judgment, handling of the politically sensitive cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati poojan at his residence and its video going viral, and so on, the Supreme Court by and large continued its march upholding the rule of law and transparency in the actions of the government both at the Centre and in the States.

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Naveen Patnaik questions credibility of EVMS

The BJD joined the list of Opposition parties who distrust the functioning of the EVM with its president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressing serious concerns over discrepancies in voting and counting figures, suggesting these irregularities contributed to his party's defeat in the 2024 elections.

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PM to lead historic E-Distribution of 58 Lakh SVAMITVA property cards on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on Friday via video conferencing, marking a monumental milestone in India's rural empowerment and governance journey.

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Visionary leader who steered the transformation of India's economy

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, was an acclaimed thinker, economist and scholar who ushered in a comprehensive policy of economic reforms and steered the country for 10 years as the head of Congress-led UPA government during which India witnessed a high growth rate, averaging at 7.7 per cent to become a nearly two trillion-dollar economy.

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Sexual assault of student at Anna University campus triggers outrage; Opposition corners DMK govt

The sexual assault on a girl student at the prestigious state-run Anna University in the heart of Chennai, on the night before Christmas eve, has sent shockwaves across the state.

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BJP Accuses K'taka Congress Of Tweeting A Distorted Map Of India

The BJP on Thursday accused the Karnataka Congress of tweeting a distorted map of India, excluding Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as part of the grand old party's Working Committee event in Belagavi.

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Legendary writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91

His works drew inspiration from the agrarian life along the banks of the river Nila

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Modi Govt Seeking To Control Constitutional Institutions: Cong President Kharge At CWC

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for \"defending\" Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Ambedkar controversy and accused his government of making all attempts to control Constitutional institutions.

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India Partners AAP, INC On Collision Course

AAP accuses Congress of colluding with BJP for Delhi polls, demands action against Ajay Maken

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Our democracy's greatness is rooted in the fundamental principle of national unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the magnitude of India's democracy embodies the teachings of the Gurus, the sacrifice of the Sahibzadas, and the mantra of national unity.

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Legal Transformation - Anchoring the Diamond Strategy

His Majesty's Royal Address on the 117th National Day unveiled a visionary \"Diamond Strategy,\" centred on the establishment of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a Special Administrative Region.

1 min

Popcorn Paradox

India’s Goods and Services Tax, introduced with the promise of simplifying the tax structure, has once again come under scrutiny.

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Inflation's Reckoning

The year 2024 will be remembered as a period of extraordinary global transformation.

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Power of No

Experience tells us that there is a deep chasm between the promises of the new capitalism and the reality of social breakdown. Indigenous scholars have exposed the ugly face and uglier logic of brute capitalism. Footloose capitalism first puts a price on both natural resources and products, then commodifies, then securitises and then profits from speculative financial game

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Informal Sector Can Be Made Competitive

The informal sector comprises a sizable percentage of the workforce, especially in developing countries.

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Debating the 'Dalit' word

On December 19, 2023, veteran Nepalese communist leader and upper-house parliamentarian Bamdev Gautam caused quite a stir in the Dalit community by suggesting that the word 'Dalit' must be removed from official documents, including the constitution and the law.

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Indonesia's Aceh marks 20th anniversary of 2004 tsunami

Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island paid tribute on Thursday to relatives, family members, and friends who lost their lives during the tsunami on 26 December, 2004.

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South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens

South Korea's main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country's acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court's review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on 3 December.

1 min

Azerbaijan Mourns Air Crash Victims Amid Probe

The crash, near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured

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Micro insurance premium in life segment tops ₹10k cr in FY24

The new business premium (NBP) in life insurance's micro-insurance segment in 2023-24 surpassed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said.

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Bank frauds increased to 18,461, amount involved spikes 8x in H1FY25: RBI

In the first half of the current fiscal, the number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase to 18,461 cases.

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India Strengthens Leadership in Agricultural Exports: Govt

India has strengthened its leadership in the export of labour-intensive agricultural and allied products while expanding into new areas such as electronics goods.

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Market ends flat

Among the sectors, Nifty Auto, Healthcare & Pharma indices rose almost 1 pc

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Financial markets witness steady improvement in gender inclusion pan India

Indian capital market regulator- SEBI is spurring Democratisation of Capital Markets, ushering in innovations through a confluence of regulatory emblems, technological guardrails, investor centricity and increased awareness.

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Housing sales to fall by 4 pc in seven major cities: Report

A recent report by housing brokerage firm, Anarock, said the housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial group infuses ₹3,000 cr into SMFG India credit through rights issue

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) has reinforced its commitment to the Indian market with another Rs 3,000 crore equity infusion in SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. (formerly Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd.) (SMICC) via a rights issue.

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Police Deny Permission for Extension of Protest by Doctors

Kolkata Police have denied permission to a doctors' association seeking an extension of their protest in the R G Kar rape and murder case.

1 min

Govt to allow construction of more shopping malls in city, districts

Mamata Banerjee to visit Sandeshkhali on 30 December, Gangasagar on 5 January

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3 in cop net for extortion using Abhishek Banerjee's name

According to police, a complaint was filed against Kaushik Sarkar, alleging that he collected crores of rupees using a fake letterhead in the name of Abhishek Banerjee.

1 min

Local TMC Leader Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

BJP's West Bengal president and Union minister of state Sukanta Majumdar vehemently denied the TMC allegations blaming the BJP and claimed that the infighting in Trinamul Congress in Nandigram might have led to the death

1 min

SER Celebrates Railway Week

South Eastern Railway celebrated the 69th Railway Week Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, 2024 at Kolkata on Thursday.

1 min

City filmmaker documents farmers' movements in US, India

2024 witnessed farmers' movements across the world. In India too, the farmers organised their march to Delhi with MSP as their primary demand, early this month.

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Veer Bal Diwas Observed in Bagdogra

BJP leaders and RSS activists commemorated Veer Bal Diwas in the region today, paying tribute to the Sahibzadas, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, whose sacrifice and courage stand as a testament to India's struggle for justice and faith.

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Mayor assures help to Siliguri resident over railways' boundary wall construction

Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb (photo) convened a meeting with the railways and IOC officials today to address complaints raised by locals during the 'Talk to Mayor' programme on Saturday.

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Efforts still on to catch straying tigress

Rahamdah village has been surrounded from different sides like a fortress to prevent the three-and-a-half-year-old tigress Zeenat from entering at night to kill cattle.

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Cash, gold found at Arpita's residence belonged to Partha: ED to court

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday informed a special Kolkata court that the huge cash and gold recovered from the twin residences of Arpita Mukherjee in July 2022, in connection with the multi-crore cash-for-school job case, actually belonged to her mentor and former education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee.

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Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet

Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.

1 min

Man City at risk of missing out on Champions League: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that the club are at risk of missing out on a place in the Champions League next season.

1 min

ISL: Odisha FC face struggling MSC in search of top four spot

In-form eastern outfit will jump two places to third if they manage to clinch their sixth win of the season in Kolkata

1 min

Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes joins OFC squad

Odisha FC have bolstered their attacking lineup with the signing of seasoned Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento, popularly known as Dori.

1 min

Pak legend Jahangir Khan praises Indian players

\"I have been watching Indian players in the circuit and they are progressing by leaps and bounds.

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Bengal down Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals

West Bengal edged out Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 at the Deccan Arena on Thursday.

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Aussie top order delivers Boxing Day punch at MCG

Four batsmen register half-centuries to put hosts on top on the opening day of the fourth Test

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Konstas becomes second youngest Aussie to score half-century in Test cricket

Debutant Sam Konstas on Thursday achieved an elusive feat for Australia during the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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10 Years of KL Rahul in International Cricket: A Journey of Grit and Adaptability

When Team India takes on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, batter KL Rahul, one of the sport's most intriguing, talented, versatile and puzzling figures, will be completing 10 years in international cricket.

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Odisha swimmers win multiple medals in South Africa tourney

Odisha swimmers Shristi Upadhaya and Mannata Mishra recently created waves in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Short Course Swimming Championships, South Africa where they created new best Indian Performance in women's 100m butterfly and 100m breaststroke categories respectively.

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Kohli Penalised for Heated Altercation with Konstas

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been docked 20 percent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for his heated exchange with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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