The Statesman Kolkata - January 10, 2025

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January 10, 2025

Amid AAP-Congress row ahead of Delhi polls, Omar says wind up INDIA grouping

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday lashed out at the bitter campaign between the AAP and Congress ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls and said the INDIA bloc should be wound up as unity is lacking among the Opposition.

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RTI portal functioning smoothly, says DoPT amid concerns over OTP feature

The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has examined the concerns raised about the functioning of the Right to Information (RTI) portal and clarified that the system is operational and effective after the introduction of a new One-Time Password (OTP) feature.

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RG Kar incident: Verdict to be pronounced on 18 January

A special court in Kolkata will pronounce on 18 January the verdict in the case relating to the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of R G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August last year.

1 min

'Gangasagar tougher to reach than Mahakumbh'

CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Gangasagar Mela at Babughat

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India committed to principle of 'humanity first', PM tells diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's philosophy of peace and universal brotherhood, stating that \"the future lies not in war but in Buddha\" as he inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

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Civil Society Demands Safety for Women

Nagorik Chetona, a civil society collective representing diverse backgrounds, released an open letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee demanding that the government ensures the safety and dignity of all women and trans-queer persons in Bengal.

1 min

CM to Sit With Doctors on 24 February

A section of doctors attached to different government healthcare facilities felt that the meeting was significant

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7-year-old swallows coin, gets relief at Sebaashray camp

A medical emergency was averted when a 7-year-old child, who had swallowed a coin while playing, received timely medical intervention through TMC national general secretary & Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee's Sebaashray initiative.

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Trap cameras deployed as tiger pugmarks spotted in J'khand close to state border

As people in the Bengal-Jharkhand border areas return to normal life after the capture of Zeenat, another big cat from Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand is inching closer to Bengal.

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ACB Grills KTR for 7 Hours in Formula E Race Case

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday interrogated BRS working president KT Rama Rao for seven hours in connection with the Formula E race case.

1 min

Opposition Hits Out at NDA, TTD Over Tirupati Temple Stampede

Nara Lokesh suggested that the TTD should have made better arrangements

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Guilty will be punished, but 'injustice must not be meted out' to Munde: Maha Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said in Pune on Thursday that there is no truth in the allegations made against food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde after he was asked about Munde's resignation.

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Stampede: AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu orders judicial inquiry

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered a judicial inquiry, suspended two officials, and transferred three others including the superintendent of police Subbarayudu and joint executive officer of TTD Gouthami following the stampede that resulted in six fatalities at Tirupati.

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Boby Chemmanur denied bail, remanded for 14 days in sexual harassment case

The Ernakulam First Class Judicial Magistrate Court, on Thursday, refused bail to Boby Chemmanur, who was arrested by the police in a sexual harassment complaint filed by actress Honey Rose.

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India Bloc Only For General Elections, Cong Building Momentum For Delhi

Pawan Khera's Statement Came In Response To Remarks By RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav

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Sambhal mosque panel moves SC for direction to district magistrate to ensure status quo

The Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Management Committee, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking direction to the District Magistrate to ensure that status quo is maintained with respect to the private well situated near the stairs/entrance of the mosque.

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Railways to introduce snow cutters for clearing tracks in J-K under Make-in-India initiative

As the countdown begins for massive rail expansion in the Kashmir Valley, the railways is taking all measures to enable year-round connectivity in the region while considering plans to introduce snow cutters for clearing tracks under the Make-in-India initiative.

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Intellectual Deprivation of Dalits

Over the centuries, the Nepali state has treated Dalits as a sort of an 'enemy within' and excessively abused and deprived them into submission.

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Jobs Challenge

India should focus more on high-skill, high-pay employment opportunities. India has one of the world's most significant numbers of graduates in STEM science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Closer connections between India's technical colleges, employers, and investors can help support better job-matching, continued skills development, and start-up growth which can turn job seekers into job creators

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Political Misogyny

The prevalence of misogyny in Indian politics reflects a troubling reality that undermines the progress of women in public life.

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Reigniting Growth

India's economic trajectory, once celebrated for its resilience and rapid growth, is now encountering significant headwinds.

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An ear open for echoes of the past

One of the more thought-provoking movies to emerge in the past couple of years, from a Western film industry that thrives on pointless fantasies, redundant remakes and superfluous sequels, was Jonathan Glazer's remarkable recreation of a milieu that is both distant and ever-present.

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A Land-Grab Agenda for Modern Times

As the world enters 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump, now preparing for his second term, has reignited the flames of territorial ambition with rhetoric that harks back to America's imperial past.

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Assam coal mine disaster: Efforts continue to rescue trapped labourers

Efforts to rescue eight labourers trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district are on as specialised navy divers work alongside the army and the National Disaster Response Force personnel.

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An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home

An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday and returned home, after her fate had become intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer arrested in Italy and wanted by the United States.

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Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures

A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena.

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A Russian missile attack in southern Ukraine has killed at least 13 civilians, officials say

A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and wounded about 30 others on Wednesday, officials said.

1 min

The body of an Israeli hostage is found in Gaza

Israel says about a third of the remaining 100 hostages have died

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Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead

An attack on Chad's presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday.

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Tuhin Kanta Pandey Takes Charge as Revenue Secretary

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who is the current Finance Secretary, took charge as the Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance, on Thursday.

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Equity Fund Inflows in India Surge Over 14% to ₹41,156 Cr in Dec

Actively managed equity mutual fund inflows saw over 14 percent monthly growth at Rs 41,155.9 crore in the month of December, the data by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) showed on Thursday.

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SIP Inflows in India Cross ₹26,000 Crore Mark for 1st Time in December: AMFI

Monthly systematic investment plans (SIPs) surpassed the Rs 26,000 crore mark for the first time in the month of December, showcasing that small investors continue to rely on mutual funds for long-term investments, as per the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) on Thursday.

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59 Ultra-Luxury Homes Sold for Approx ₹4,063 Crore in 2024

In 2024, 59 ultra-luxury homes were sold for a total sales value of approximately Rs 4,063 crore, marking a 17% yearly surge in total sales value, data analysed by Anarock said.

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HSBC downgrades Indian equities to 'Neutral'; revises Sensex target for 2025 end

Analysts at HSBC have downgraded Indian equities to 'Neutral' from 'Overweight'.

1 min

Market extends previous session's losses

the Sensex was down 528.28 points or 0.68 per cent at 77,620.21, and the Nifty was down 162.45 points or 0.69 per cent at 23,526.50

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Trump's second term may offer new opportunities for South-east Asia, emerging markets, but create risks for export-driven economies

Come 20 January and Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and will start his second term in the White House.

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Barca beat Bilbao to enter Super Cup final

Lamine Yamal and Gavi Páez scored to lead Barcelona past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and into the Spanish Super Cup final.

1 min

League Cup: Bergvall fires Tottenham to first-leg semifinal victory over Liverpool

18-year-old Swedish sensation nets his maiden goal for Spurs at the very end to earn a gritty victory for the London outfit

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Punjab Face NEUFC, Hope To Regain Form

Struggling Punjab FC will hope to put behind a recent run of poor results and turn their fortunes around as they face an upbeat NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.

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After BGT, Team India Shift Focus to White-ball Cricket

Men-in-Blue gear up for busy schedule ahead, including series against England, ICC Champions Trophy

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