The Statesman Kolkata - December 16, 2024

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December 16, 2024

Zakir Hussain 'very critical' but still alive, says family

Tabla maestro and five-time Grammy Award winner Zakir Hussain is \"very critical\" but still alive after being admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related ailments, his family said on Sunday in response to reports of his demise.

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Govt defers introduction of Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha

The Government will not introduce the two Bills related to \"One Nation, One Election\" in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

1 min

Maha ministry expanded as 39 ministers take oath

Ministers from NCP, Shiv Sena to hold office for only two-and-a-half years

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75th State Weightlifting Championship at Konnagar

The 75th State Weightlifting Championship was conducted at Konnagar. 170 participants, including state and national-level men and women from Hooghly, Howrah, Burdwan, and South 24-Parganas, participated in the event.

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Under-fire Firad Hakim reiterates his belief in secular, patriotic values

The state minister had come under attack from the BJP over his purported remarks about Muslims eventually becoming a 'majority'

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Anindya Mitra donates ₹60 lakh to set up Presidency Alumni Computer Centre

Legal luminary Anindya Mitra has donated Rs 60 lakhs to set up the Presidency Alumni Computer Centre at the Presidency University campus.

1 min

4,671 cases sorted out by Lok Adalat

More than 4,000 disputes pending over the years were resolved by 17 Benches of the Lok Adalat in Bankura yesterday and fines amounting to Rs 2.63 Crore were realized on a single day.

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Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar 'appreciates' Firhad Hakim's statement

Union Minister of State for Education and BJP's West Bengal president, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, today expressed 'gratitude' to Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim for his recent remarks.

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Five seriously injured in road accident at Arambagh

A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a Toto at the Kathali area on the Arambagh-Kamarpukur road early this morning left five people seriously injured.

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Airtel flags 8 billion spam calls since launch of AI-powered spam fighting solution

Bharti Airtel has flagged a staggering 8 billion spam calls and 0.8 billion spam SMSes within two and a half months of launching its AI-powered spam fighting solution.

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Prof Zinia Mitra named Mother Teresa Chair at St Xavier's University

Professor Zinia Mitra, professor of English, North Bengal University, has been appointed as Mother Teresa Chair Professor of St. Xavier's University.

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Wife severes husband's genitals amid marital discord

A woman severed her sleeping husband's genitals amidst growing marital tensions in the Pecherpara area within Domkal police station limits in Murshidabad on Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the community.

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Chaos mars Contai Cooperative Bank polls amid TMC-BJP tussle

Elections for the Contai Cooperative Bank (CCB) were marred by chaos and violence on Sunday, as tensions between Trinamul Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters escalated.

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NBBSS seeks PM, UN intervention for minority women's safety in Bangladesh

The Nikhil Bharat Bangali Samanway Samiti (NBBSS), an organization representing 4-5 crore refugees across 18 Indian states, has launched a nationwide movement demanding intervention from the Prime Minister and the United Nations to ensure the safety of minority women and girls in Bangladesh.

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Congress' Adhir Ranjan defends imposition of Emergency during Indira Gandhi's rule, says was for national security

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday defended the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's leadership, asserting that it was not a threat to democracy but a measure taken for the country's security.

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Saurabh Kumar Das, former addl chief secretary, passed away

Saurabh Kumar Das, former additional chief secretary and chairman of West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation died prematurely this morning.

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Tharoor slams PM for dwelling on the past

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, urging him to focus on addressing present challenges rather than dwelling on the past.

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AP CM announces Setting up Of Telugu University to be named after Potti Sriramulu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced that Telugu University would soon be established and it will be named after the great icon, Potti Sriramulu.

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BRS goes back to its roots to regain lost ground

A year after losing power to the Congress in Telangana, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is looking to bounce back not just by stepping up the pressure on the government over its alleged unkept promises but by focusing on the Telangana identity.

1 min

'Centre taking a vindictive attitude towards Kerala'

Amid criticism by the Kerala govt, former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar defended the request for payment for helicopter services in the Wayanad disaster, calling it a routine procedure

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Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Vijayendra Yediyurappa criticised the state government over the police lathi charge on the Lingayat Panchamasali community during their protest for reservation, calling it an example of the arrogance of the CM Siddaramaiah-led government.

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Kerala Hindu leader gifts Rig Veda to Pope Francis

Sreekumar handed over the sacred text during his visit to the Vatican, where he attended the World Religious Convention.

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Waqf scam: Cong leaders made offers, says Anwar Manipaddy on K'taka CM's bribe charge

Former Minority Commission Chairman Anwar Manipaddy (photo far right) on Sunday refuted the bribery charge levelled by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying the Congress leaders have been offering him bribes to suppress the Waqf encroachment report.

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Financial devolution from Central pool without discrimination: AIADMK General Council

Demanding financial devolution from the central pool without any discrimination, the opposition AIADMK on Sunday pressed for reverting Education back to the State List in the Constitution.

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'Never does what he says': Sanjay Raut on PM Modi's 'zero tolerance' towards corruption

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, where he emphasized zero tolerance towards corruption.

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Shah presents 'President's Colours' to Chhattisgarh Police

Shah highlighted the exemplary achievements of the Chhattisgarh Police over the past year

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BJP questions Cong-Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance over Aaditya Thackeray's Savarkar-Nehru remark

One of the national spokespersons of BJP, Pradeep Bhandari, on Sunday, responded sharply to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's recent comments, urging BJP and Congress to stop using historical figures like Veer Savarkar and Jawaharlal Nehru for political gains.

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He should talk about present challenges...: Jairam Ramesh on PM Modi's speech in Parliament

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, saying he should focus on addressing present challenges rather than invoking Jawaharlal Nehru to distract from his failures.

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Hindu leaders demand apology from Rahul Gandhi on Dronacharya-Eklavya remark

As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi compared the actions of the BJP-led government to the tale of Dronacharya and Eklavya.

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PM leads nation in paying tributes to Sardar Patel on his 74th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, paid tributes to India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 74th death anniversary, saying Patel's personality and work will continue to be an inspiration for the citizens for the unity, integrity of the nation and the achievement of the resolution of a developed India.

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Helicopter ferries doctors and organs for multi-location transplant surgeries in Rajasthan

A multi-location medical care task to save the lives of four critical patients through crucial organ transplant surgeries was undertaken in Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jodhpur on Sunday.

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Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel concludes visit to India on high note

The government, on Sunday, termed the visit of Chief of Nepal Army, Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, to India from December 11-14 as a significant milestone in strengthening the long-standing ties between the Nepali Army and the Indian Army.

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Marital discords

SIR, The meticulously planned suicide of Atul Santosh with a 24-page suicide note and a 80-minute video will force people to think about justice for males in these situations.

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Protecting Harmony

The ongoing deliberations in the Supreme Court regarding the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 represent a pivotal moment for India's constitutional values.

2 mins

Oil Consolidation

The oil trade between Russia and India has entered a new phase, marked by the dominance of a few large trading firms and the exit of smaller intermediaries.

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Bhopal revisited~I

Normally, MIC should be stored in small steel drums. UCIL stored MIC in a large tank whose alarm system was not being checked daily. UCIL kept one manual back-up system instead of the four-stage system which was essential; the flare tower and the vent gas scrubber installed for tracing escaping gas was out of service for more than four months; the refrigeration system designed to inhibit volatilization of MIC was kept idle. Besides, MIC was stored at room temperature instead of 4.50C as prescribed in the manual. These technical flaws were encouraged by the management of UCIL

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Empower women in climate action

The year 2024 is on track to be the warmest on record.

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FRANCE ON THE SAAR GERMAN STEEL WORKS REOPENED

AN interesting sidelight is thrown on Franco-German relations by the news that the great Röchling Steel Works in the Saar Territory, employing 7,000 hands, have reopened, 3,000 men being already at work, and two of the extinguished blast furnaces being relighted.

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To smell is to remember

My father would periodically go out of town for meetings and conferences. That gave me, then four, a chance to sleep with my mother, a great treat.

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Government unveils 'Jalvahak' to boost inland waterways

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday unveiled a major policy for cargo promotion -- 'Jalvahak'.

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Industry, trade, business, and corporates must invest in education: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday stressed that industry, trade, business, and corporates must invest in education and pool CSR funds to nurture institutions.

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Yogi accuses Opposition of hypocrisy over VP, judges

Yogi said, 'As long as such people remain active, these attempts to discredit India's legacy will continue'

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Bangladesh unrest has delayed execution of some vital projects: Tripura CM

The ongoing unrest in Bangladesh has delayed the execution of various projects involving the neighboring country, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said here on Sunday.

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Crackdown on illegal poppy farming in Manipur: Assam Rifles destroyed 6,228 acres in 5 years

The Assam Rifles has identified a staggering 16,250 acres of illegal poppy fields in different districts of Manipur in the past five years and destroyed 6,228 acres, officials said on Sunday.

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UP under BJP has turned into a state of kidnappings: Akhilesh Yadav

Accusing the BJP government of ruining the law and order situation in the state, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday that UP has achieved the dubious distinction as a state of kidnappings.

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Stormy winter session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly from tomorrow

A brief but stormy winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature lasting for 5 just days will commence on Monday.

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UP govt ready to host 100 cr devotees if required at Mahakumbh: CM Yogi

Yogi Adityanath has announced that while 40 crore devotees are expected to attend the 45-day Prayagraj Mahakumbh from January 13 to February 26, arrangements are being made to accommodate 100 crore people.

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Bolivia holds a divisive popular vote for its top judges, offering lessons for the region

Campaigning for Sunday's judicial election may be strictly forbidden, but look closer on the streets of Bolivia's capital, La Paz, and you'll find that some candidates have sneakily plastered their faces on packs of corn puffs and others have slipped subtle slogans into official voting manuals.

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South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached

South Korea's opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

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Rebels aim for normality and Syrians vow not to be silent again

The transition has been surprisingly smooth; reports of reprisals, revenge killings and sectarian violence have been minimal, looting and destruction have been quickly contained

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Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings in the form of drones, planes or UFOs

That buzzing coming out of New Jersey: It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.

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Gunmen clash in a Libyan city and fires erupt at a nearby oil refinery, officials say

Clashes broke out Sunday between armed groups in a western Libyan city, trapping residents in their homes and causing fires in the country's second largest oil refinery, officials said.

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Blinken says US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group

American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday.

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Public Sector Banks record highest-ever net profit of ₹1.41 lakh crore in FY24

India's Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have achieved a remarkable milestone by recording their highest-ever aggregate net profit of Rs 1.41 lakh crore in the financial year 2023-24, the Finance Ministry highlighted in a release on Sunday.

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Foreign investors make strong comeback, invest over ₹22k crore in December

In the first two weeks of December, the foreign investors have made a strong comeback with a net investment of Rs 22,766 crore.

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Five out of 10 Cos add over ₹1.13 trillion last week

In the last week, the 5 out of 10 companies added Rs 1,13,117.17 crore to their total market valuation.

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Market outlook: US Fed policy, FII data and global cues key triggers for next week

A blend of global and domestic factors will influence the stock market outlook for next week.

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CIL spends ₹5,570 crore on CSR activities in 10 years: Chairman

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is committed to CSR activities and has spent Rs 5,570 Crore on CSR during the last decade on pan India basis, much of it focused on health and education, said P M Prasad, Chairman of CIL.

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Over 21 cr people benefitted under PMJJBY life insurance scheme: Finance Ministry

More than 21 crore people have benefitted under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) scheme that provides life insurance coverage, said the Ministry of Finance.

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Our aim is to help small businesses turn every customer conversation into sales opportunity, leveraging power of AI

Her father was a medical practitioner, but she was also bequeathed with an entrepreneurial legacy from her father's grandparents (the Ray Burmans), a leading name in the city's business circles, pioneering retail business in this part of the country.

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Searching for roots with Pragjyotishpur LitFest

It was a unique literary confluence of author-translators, art connoisseurs, critics, budding writers, commentators on economics and history, and young people, who assembled for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024, showcasing a series of panel discussions, special sessions with authors, workshops on creative writing and environmental protection, a multilingual poetry recitation and a few cultural programs at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati.

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North-East India navigates refugee flux amid rising infiltration bids from Bangladeshi Hindus

The ongoing religious persecution of Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh, coupled with their attempts to find refuge in India's northeastern states like Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya, has sparked an intense debate over the country's refugee policies.

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BGT: Twin tons put Oz ahead in Gabba despite Bumrah's fifer

Head (152) and Smith (101), tormented India again with a stunning 241-run stand to turn the tide in Australia's favour after the Indian bowlers got rid of the top three early in the first session

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24 countries confirm participation for Kho Kho World Cup 2025

Australia, USA, New Zealand, Germany, England, Poland, and the Netherlands are among 24 countries that have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Noida Indoor Stadium from January 13-19, 2025.

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Delhi Capitals have stronger squad than last year, says Ganguly after WPL auction

Delhi Capitals entered the WPL 2025 Auction with a budget of Rs 2.5 crore, aiming to fill four slots.

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U19 Women's Asia Cup: Sonam, Kamalini guide India to 9-wicket win over Pak

Sonam Yadav and G Kamalini powered India to a massive nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening Group A match of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup here on Sunday.

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WPL 2025 auction: Deandra, Simran, Kamalini and Prema emerge as most expensive players

Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, G Kamalini and Prema Rawat fetched big paychecks in the WPL 2025 Auction, which took place at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru on Sunday.

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PKL 11: Delhi dedicate win to captain's son

In a heartwarming display of team spirit and celebration, the Dabang Delhi KC dedicated their recent victory over the Haryana Steelers to the captain and star player Naveen Kumar's newborn son.

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