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January 25, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off 'SANJAY' Battlefield Surveillance System
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the 'SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)' from the South Block, here today.
![Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off 'SANJAY' Battlefield Surveillance System Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off 'SANJAY' Battlefield Surveillance System](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/PA-da5ntQ1737765779214/DEFENCE-MINISTER-RAJNATH-SINGH-FLAGS-OFF-SANJAY-BATTLEFIELD-SURVEILLANCE-SYSTEM.jpg)
1 min
ISRO's 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota set for 29 January
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to mark another significant milestone in the Indian space programme with the GSLV-F15 mission, tentatively scheduled to launch at 6.23 a.m. on 29 January.
![ISRO's 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota set for 29 January ISRO's 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota set for 29 January](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/dOjgT0oJmkpV5IAuXKsys/ISROS-100TH-ROCKET-LAUNCH-FROM-SRIHARIKOTA-SET-FOR-29-JANUARY.jpg)
1 min
MEA reacts to obstructions to Emergency film screening in UK
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that freedom of speech and expression cannot be applied selectively, and urged the authorities in the United Kingdom to hold those responsible for obstructing the screening of the film Emergencyin some UK the- atres accountable.
1 min
Oppn MPs suspended from Waqf Bill JPC after ruckus
The JPC chairman accused Oppn members of causing disruptions, while the latter raised objections to the functioning of the panel
![Oppn MPs suspended from Waqf Bill JPC after ruckus Oppn MPs suspended from Waqf Bill JPC after ruckus](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/ZSug6YIa6eqd2J0LKEsys/OPPN-MPS-SUSPENDED-FROM-WAQF-BILL-JPC-AFTER-RUCKUS.jpg)
2 mins
India asks Pak to take strict action to stop cross-border terrorism
India on Friday strongly criticised Pakistan for supporting terrorism, saying that the whole world knows who is the progenitor of cross-border terrorism.
![India asks Pak to take strict action to stop cross-border terrorism India asks Pak to take strict action to stop cross-border terrorism](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/cYWdA7BgsN0tq8KIXIsys/INDIA-ASKS-PAK-TO-TAKE-STRICT-ACTION-TO-STOP-CROSSBORDER-TERRORISM.jpg)
1 min
Maharashtra: Ordnance factory blast kills eight; several others injured
A massive explosion that ripped through a defence ordnance factory in Jawahar Nagar in Bhandara district of Maharashtra at around 10.30 a.m. on Friday killed eight factory workers and injured several others.
1 min
Metro completes trial run on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch
In a major boost to connectivity in the city, the first full-fledged trial run on both Up and Down lines on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch of 7.04 km of Yellow Line was conducted successfully, today.
![Metro completes trial run on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch Metro completes trial run on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/hdq_sC5vx1737765911168/METRO-COMPLETES-TRIAL-RUN-ON-NOAPARAJAI-HIND-BIMAN-BANDAR-STRETCH.jpg)
1 min
Drive to open zero-balance accounts for students
A special drive, 'bank at school' was undertaken by Pursurah High School.
1 min
Indian Railways to get award on National Voters' Day
Indian Railways will be honoured with the Best Electoral Practices Award, 2024-25 by the Election Commission of India during the National Voters' Day celebrations on 25 January.
1 min
Another building tilts in Topsia
Local councillor Jolly Biswas said the KMC has been notified about the issue, and a civil engineer will review the structure's paperwork
1 min
Bride, grooms test for thalassemia before mass marriage
At a time when the state health department has repeatedly requested young people to get their blood tested before marriage to get rid of thalassemia, a mass marriage was held in Bagbazar where the young couples followed the government instruction.
![Bride, grooms test for thalassemia before mass marriage Bride, grooms test for thalassemia before mass marriage](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/ioN0VLXJYF3HRVZtIysys/BRIDE-GROOMS-TEST-FOR-THALASSEMIA-BEFORE-MASS-MARRIAGE.jpg)
1 min
Train cancellations due to Mahakumbh
Eastern Railways has decided to cancel seven pairs of regular express trains and regulate another five trains due to the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj during the next few weeks.
1 min
Diyangan, Kalimpong can now apply for UDID cards
Divyangjan individuals with physical disabilities from the Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts can now apply for Unique Disability ID (UDID) at their nearest hospitals.
1 min
Abhishek's help ensures costly injections for young girl
The MP also visited the 9-year-old Altaf Hosen Ghorami at the Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, where the young girl recently underwent a life-saving surgery
![Abhishek's help ensures costly injections for young girl Abhishek's help ensures costly injections for young girl](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/mLAh16GowAguERajfjsys/ABHISHEKS-HELP-ENSURES-COSTLY-INJECTIONS-FOR-YOUNG-GIRL.jpg)
2 mins
Saline death: Suvendu meets Governor with kin of deceased
The state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took to the streets on Friday to protest against the Midnapore saline scandal, organising a march from Midnapore to Salbani College.
1 min
Second day of flight disruptions due to fog
Dense fog disrupted flight operations at NSCBI Airport early this morning for asec-ond consecutive day, leaving passengers stranded and leading to widespread protests over flight unavail-ability.
![Second day of flight disruptions due to fog Second day of flight disruptions due to fog](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/uE5UyFFehtEGh62F6Nsys/SECOND-DAY-OF-FLIGHT-DISRUPTIONS-DUE-TO-FOG.jpg)
1 min
CID grills 2 senior doctors from Midnapore hospital
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday grilled two senior doctors of Midnapore Medical College Hospital (MMCH) at Bhabani Bhawan, West Bengal Police headquarters at Alipore, in connection with death of new mother and severe illness four other mothers after they were allegedly administered expired Ringer's Lactate saline at the teaching hospital on 8 January.
1 min
People throng 'Duare Sarkar' camps throughout state
Last year 6.68 lakh camps were held with 8.82 crore people benefitting from the schemes
![People throng 'Duare Sarkar' camps throughout state People throng 'Duare Sarkar' camps throughout state](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/hR5eQ0nmpTr5t5E4iosys/PEOPLE-THRONG-DUARE-SARKAR-CAMPS-THROUGHOUT-STATE.jpg)
1 min
Vijayasa Reddy quits RS&Politics
Veteran YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy has announced that he will resign from Rajya Sabha seat quit politics.
1 min
Telangana minister lashes out at district collector
Telangana Revenue Minister Ponnala Srinivas Reddy was caught on camera lashing out at district collector of Karimnagar, Pamela Satpathy, during an inauguration programme attended by Union Minister Manohar Khattar.
1 min
Tiger mauls tribal woman to death at Mananthavady in Kerala’s Wayanad district
A 48-year-old tribal woman was mauled to death by a tiger at Mananthavady town in Wayanad district of Kerala on Friday.
1 min
Stalin asks Modi, Shah not to replace Guv as ‘he is helping DMK’s growth’
In a backhanded compliment to Governor RN Ravi for his continued anti-Dravidian rants as well as his turf war with the DMK government, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday made a fervent plea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allow him to remain at the Raj Bhavan, saying his continuation is politically beneficial to the Dravidian major.
![Stalin asks Modi, Shah not to replace Guv as ‘he is helping DMK’s growth’ Stalin asks Modi, Shah not to replace Guv as ‘he is helping DMK’s growth’](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/pC0wOaROkJYQtVKUuKsys/STALIN-ASKS-MODI-SHAH-NOT-TO-REPLACE-GUV-AS-HE-IS-HELPING-DMKS-GROWTH.jpg)
2 mins
Conference to celebrate 125 years of solar physics research in India
More than 200 solar physicists from India and abroad have come together in Bengaluru this week to discuss research in areas like solar magnetism, solar-stellar connection and space weather at an international conference on the occasion of 125 years of solar physics research in India.
1 min
INS Tushl strengthens India-Namibia maritime ties with historic visit to Walvis Bay
INS Tushil, the Indian Navy's stealth-guided missile frigate, made it's first-ever visit to Walvis Bay, Namibia, following a successful patrol of the Gulf of Guinea.
1 min
Peace Gamble
The second inauguration of Donald Trump has brought with it a dramatic shift in American rhetoric on the war in Ukraine.
2 mins
Everest Dilemma
Nepal's decision to increase permit fees for climbing Mount Everest signals a critical shift in its approach to managing the world's tallest peak. While the hike in fees from $11,000 to $15,000 during the peak season -- will undoubtedly bolster Nepal's revenues, it also raises pressing questions about sustainability, overcrowding, and the ethics of commercialisation on one of the world's most revered natural wonders.
2 mins
Dirty and dangerous
It is no secret that fossil fuel-powered vehicles pollute the air and harm public health.
2 mins
Regulation needed
SIR,This refers to the article \"Understanding Gig Work in 2023\". with a rising number of gig economy jobs, especially the workforce significantly contributing to the evolving employment landscape.
1 min
Pillars of Caste ~ II
When a country has developed and perfected an elaborate system of segregation and discrimination against a large group of its own people, it is only natural that another regime seeking such marginalisation against another group would draw lessons from it. In the early days of the Third Reich, Franz Gurtner, the Reich minister of justice was chairing a meeting of 17 legal luminaries to finalise a legal framework to turn their ideology into law for an Aryan nation. The first item on their agenda was what they could learn from the United States in this regard
6 mins
Politics follows a cycle
AIl India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba is set to contest the Delhi Assembly polls from Kalkaji.
![Politics follows a cycle Politics follows a cycle](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/3m8VD4AAbTtGwltQitsys/POLITICS-FOLLOWS-A-CYCLE.jpg)
3 mins
Ideas alone can't sell Nepal to the world
That Nepal is set to conduct the Sagarmatha Sambad, a multi-stakeholder forum for discussing crucial global, regional and national issues, comes as welcome news.
5 mins
Samajwadi Party is spreading false propaganda about Mahakumbh: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday hit out at the Samajwadi Party (SP) for allegedly spreading false propaganda regarding the Mahakumbh, stating that while millions of people are participating in the holy event, the SP is playing with the faith of the people. He accused the party of misleading the public through deceptive claims.
1 min
'Nationalists must win, not devotees of Moeed Khan'
Uttar Pradesh chief minister accuses SP of opposing BRAMmbedkar, siding with mafia elements
1 min
Manipur CM warns of dual infiltration threat from Myanmar, Bangladesh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday raised concerns over the state's vulnerability to illegal infiltration from Myanmar on its eastern border and warned of a potential infiltration threat from Bangladesh through neighboring Assam.
1 min
Trump orders declassification of assassination files of JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King
US President Donald Trump signed the executive order ordering the declassification of records regarding the assassinations of President John F Kennedy, Senator Robert F Kennedy and the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr, and said it is time for the American people to know the truth.
1 min
Judge stays Trump's order restricting citizenship
A federal judge has stayed US President Donald Trump's order to deny automatic citizenship for babies born to parents here illegally or on temporary visas.
1 min
North Korea prepares to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, says South Korea
South Korea's military said Friday it suspects North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia after its soldiers fighting in the Russian-Ukraine war suffered heavy casualties.
1 min
Trump calls for 'immediate' talks with Putin to end Ukraine war
Our efforts to secure a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine are now hopefully underway
![Trump calls for 'immediate' talks with Putin to end Ukraine war Trump calls for 'immediate' talks with Putin to end Ukraine war](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/YZ8EJx9Cxayj53Ge5Psys/TRUMP-CALLS-FOR-IMMEDIATE-TALKS-WITH-PUTIN-TO-END-UKRAINE-WAR.jpg)
2 mins
Indigo Airline’s Q3 net profit falls by 18 per cent to ₹2,449 crore
IndiGo, which is India’s largest airline by market share, has reported an 18 per cent year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,449 crore as against Rs 2,948 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
1 min
RBI in touch with banks on new liquidity norms amid fears of credit flow being hit
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has got in touch with banks this week to understand the impact of its new liquidity coverage norms following concerns that the move would adversely impact the flow of credit in the economy.
1 min
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation adds 16.07 lakh new employees in November
In the month of November, 16.07 lakh new employees have been added under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), 2.12 per cent higher than the previous month, the corporation said on Friday.
1 min
'Introducing Credit Guarantee Schemes will go a long way in unlocking opportunities for realty sector'
The real estate sector plays a pivotal role in shaping India's economic landscape, standing as the second-largest contributor to the country's GDP.
2 mins
Indian stock indices log losses for another week
Sensex fell 0.43 per cent, Nifty 0.49 per cent; BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dipped 1.6 per cent and 2.2 per cent
![Indian stock indices log losses for another week Indian stock indices log losses for another week](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/LOp60KB3AiPr58VMNzsys/INDIAN-STOCK-INDICES-LOG-LOSSES-FOR-ANOTHER-WEEK.jpg)
2 mins
Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner to meet Alexander Zverev for title
Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some thirdset cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title.
![Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner to meet Alexander Zverev for title Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner to meet Alexander Zverev for title](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/rRJG1KFLXTwRlm9A2Rsys/AUSTRALIAN-OPEN-DEFENDING-CHAMPION-JANNIK-SINNER-TO-MEET-ALEXANDER-ZVEREV-FOR-TITLE.jpg)
3 mins
Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma in women's ODI Team of the Year
Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were included in the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year led by South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt.
1 min
Bumrah headlines three Indians in ICC Test Team of the Year
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Test Team of the Year 2023 on Friday, featuring three Indian players with premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and emerging opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.
![Bumrah headlines three Indians in ICC Test Team of the Year Bumrah headlines three Indians in ICC Test Team of the Year](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/vYvBlRdImJnkuFCWbfsys/BUMRAH-HEADLINES-THREE-INDIANS-IN-ICC-TEST-TEAM-OF-THE-YEAR.jpg)
2 mins
2nd T20I: All eyes on Shami as Team India aim to continue momentum in Chennai
Star pacer expected to make international comeback as hosts hunt for second consecutive victory
![2nd T20I: All eyes on Shami as Team India aim to continue momentum in Chennai 2nd T20I: All eyes on Shami as Team India aim to continue momentum in Chennai](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/7rq8gW24nMpFPXLtbQsys/2ND-T20I-ALL-EYES-ON-SHAMI-AS-TEAM-INDIA-AIM-TO-CONTINUE-MOMENTUM-IN-CHENNAI.jpg)
2 mins
Annual celebration at Udaypur Haradayal Nag Adarsha Vidyalaya captivates everyone
A gala event featuring a collage of musical genres, poetry, dance drama, and an exhibition of karate and taekwondo captivated the audience at the annual sports, cultural, and prize distribution ceremony of Udaypur Haradayal Nag Adarsha Vidyalaya for Girls.
![Annual celebration at Udaypur Haradayal Nag Adarsha Vidyalaya captivates everyone Annual celebration at Udaypur Haradayal Nag Adarsha Vidyalaya captivates everyone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/niGHl2DWL1737766199808/ANNUAL-CELEBRATION-AT-UDAYPUR-HARADAYAL-NAG-ADARSHA-VIDYALAYA-CAPTIVATES-EVERYONE.jpg)
1 min
Preparing students for the future: How AI labs are revolutionising skill development
In 2024, we've seen the widespread impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.
2 mins
The rise of ghost jobs: A new employment challenge
In today's rapidly evolving job market, a new phenomenon has surfaced, adding complexity to an already challenging employment landscape: ghost jobs.
![The rise of ghost jobs: A new employment challenge The rise of ghost jobs: A new employment challenge](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/g7iNcRp8YQ5FkWbwq2sys/THE-RISE-OF-GHOST-JOBS-A-NEW-EMPLOYMENT-CHALLENGE.jpg)
2 mins
Golden jubilee celebration by the FET batch of 1975
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), batch of 1975 from Jadavpur University organised a grand programme to mark their golden jubilee celebrations on 18 January.
![Golden jubilee celebration by the FET batch of 1975 Golden jubilee celebration by the FET batch of 1975](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/hYaBHLdxx36i7OJAyKsys/GOLDEN-JUBILEE-CELEBRATION-BY-THE-FET-BATCH-OF-1975.jpg)
2 mins
Thalassemia patient underwent successful knee replacement despite severe comorbidities
This new year brought a remarkable milestone for a 55-year-old woman with thalassemia.
![Thalassemia patient underwent successful knee replacement despite severe comorbidities Thalassemia patient underwent successful knee replacement despite severe comorbidities](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/Ez5XJiRBCnovz1wu4xsys/THALASSEMIA-PATIENT-UNDERWENT-SUCCESSFUL-KNEE-REPLACEMENT-DESPITE-SEVERE-COMORBIDITIES.jpg)
1 min
Navigating the green energy transition: The role of government policies
India is at the forefront of a global shift towards sustainable energy, showcasing significant progress in its renewable energy journey.
4 mins
Skill development initiatives: Bridging the gap between education and employment
India, with its vast reserve of human resources, is currently undergoing a noteworthy revolution in making its young workforce employable.
3 mins
'Global investing is not just a diversification strategy, but a key to unlocking lasting wealth'
Bharat Chamber Ladies Forum, jointly with Bharat Chamber of Commerce, organised an interactive session on 'Investing Globally Amidst Volatility and Uncertainties' recently.
1 min
National Girl Child Day celebrated Indiawide on 24 January
The Government of India declared 24 January as National Girl Child Day in 2008. Since then, the ministry of women and child development has been promoting this day to spread public awareness about inequalities that girls face in Indian society and politics.
![National Girl Child Day celebrated Indiawide on 24 January National Girl Child Day celebrated Indiawide on 24 January](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/23501/1972577/fWmSakwi5vFiJh2ULWsys/NATIONAL-GIRL-CHILD-DAY-CELEBRATED-INDIAWIDE-ON-24-JANUARY.jpg)
3 mins
Hisaab Barabar: Two plus two does not add up to four in this bank scam story
The latest Zee5 original film, Hisaab Barabar, by Ashwani Dhir took me back to another similar work, Mrinal Sen helmed 1969 Bhuvan Shome. Here, Utpal Dutt plays a strict and disciplined Indian Railways ticket inspector whose transformation forms an integral part of the narrative.
2 mins
Saranagati celebrates India's classical dance heritage
Saranagati is celebrated every year by Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardee Avijit Das for the noble purpose of schooling dancers enrolled under him to other dance forms.
4 mins
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Utgiver: The Statesman Net Private Limited
Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
Frekvens: Daily
The Statesman Kolkata is a daily broadsheet newspaper published by The Statesman Net Pvt Ltd in Kolkata, India. It was founded in 1875 and is one of the oldest and most respected newspapers in India. The newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial independence.
The Statesman Kolkata covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, economy, society, culture, and sports. It also has a strong focus on local news and events. The newspaper is known for its critical and independent reporting on the government and the powerful.
The Statesman Kolkata is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in India, and especially in West Bengal. It is also a great way to get in-depth analysis and commentary on current affairs.
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