The Statesman Delhi - March 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi - March 19, 2025
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March 19, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill over 400 Palestinians
Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 400 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to local health officials.
1 min
Maha CM Fadnavis blames rumours while Nagpur remains under curfew
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a detailed statement in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday on the Nagpur riots that are now under control though at least 11 police stations across the city are still under curfew.
1 min
Jaishankar Slams UN for Calling Kashmir Invasion a Dispute
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday hit out at the United Nations for turning the \"invasion\" of Kashmir into a dispute and bringing the attacker and victim at par and called for having a \"strong and fair\" world body.
1 min
LS adjourned for day after uproar by Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Mahakumbh this year showcased India's grandeur to the world and effectively addressed doubts and apprehensions held by some regarding the nation's capabilities.
2 mins
EPIC-Aadhaar Linking to be as per Provisions of Article 326, RP Act: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said that the linking of Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and Aadhaar will be done as per the provisions of Article 326 of the Constitution, Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1950 and relevant Supreme Court (SC) judgments.
1 min
30 Huts, Two Factories Gutted in Massive Fire in Dwarka
At least 30 temporary settlements, two factories and some shops were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in the Dwarka Mor area in the wee hours of Tuesday, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials said.
1 min
Double murder mystery: Elderly couple found dead, servant missing
In a shocking double murder, an elderly couple was found dead while the cops suspect the missing servant in Pitampura area of North West Delhi, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
Three members of Kala Jathedi gang held after back-to-back encounters
In back-to-back two encounters, three gang members of the infamous Om Prakash-Kala Jathedi syndicate were apprehended by the Delhi Police, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
HIIMS Showcases Natural Reversal of Cancer
The HIIMS (Hospital and Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences) on Tuesday showcased how cancer can be reversed naturally.
1 min
Unidentified assailant stabs teenager to death in city
In a case of blind murder, a teenager was fatally stabbed by an unidentified assailant in the Shiv Vihar area of the North East Delhi area, authorities said on Tuesday.
1 min
Congress Demands Compensation for Worker's Death During Sewer Cleaning
The Delhi Congress has demanded compensation for a worker who died and two others who suffered injuries during manual sewer cleaning in the national capital.
1 min
MLAs must uphold hopes of Delhiites, says Atishi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day orientation program for Delhi's newly elected MLAs, and urged them to make Delhi Assembly a model legislature.
2 mins
NDMC Adopts Modular Rainwater Harvesting Tech to Tackle Waterlogging
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to implement modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable water management.
1 min
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon visits IIT Delhi
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi here on Tuesday, and announced a NZ$260,000 partial scholarship package under the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2025.
1 min
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Panchayat Secretary for accepting ₹15,000 bribe
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its continued efforts to combat corruption, on Tuesday arrested Parmjit Singh, a Panchayat Secretary from village Jhall Bimbri in Kapurthala district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.
1 min
Himachal Pradesh govt to bring rationalisation policy to fill vacant posts
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state government would introduce a rationalization policy to fill vacant posts in various departments, especially in tribal and remote areas.
1 min
Rs 150 cr to be transferred into accounts of 70K beneficiaries under PMAY: Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Tuesday that an amount of Rs 150 crore will be transferred to the accounts of approximately 70,000 beneficiaries who have been verified so far, for the construction of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by the 20th of this month.
1 min
Deepest underground passage of Delhi Metro Phase-4 accomplished
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday expressed her joy in announcing the successful breakthrough in the deepest underground passage of Delhi Metro Phase-4 at the IGNOU station.
2 mins
J&K chief secy calls for audit of PM Development Programme
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Tuesday asked the Power Development Department (PDD) to carry out an energy audit of the infrastructure raised under the Prime Minister Development Programme (PMDP) to assess the impact of these projects in reforming the energy distribution across Jammu and Kashmir.
2 mins
BJP govt has systematically undermined MGNREGA: Sonia
Raising the issue of MGNREGA during Zero Hour in the Upper House, Gandhi said: \"I wish to draw the attention of this House to an issue of urgent national importance. The right to employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted by then UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government in 2005 under the leadership of then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh ji. This landmark legislation has been a crucial safety net for millions of rural poor.\"
1 min
Congress Govt in Himachal Breaks All Records of Borrowing, Says LoP
Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur has said that the Congress government under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has broken all records of borrowing.
1 min
Manipur GSDP to show recovery, govt committed to bringing normality: Nirmala
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday in the Parliament said the central government is committed to bringing normalcy to Manipur and assured all support for the economic growth of the state.
2 mins
UP govt initiates transformation of Lucknow's Butler Palace into cultural hub
The Yogi Adityanath government, with a commitment to preserving Uttar Pradesh's historical heritage, has initiated the transformation of Butler Palace here into a book café and cultural centre.
1 min
Meghalaya HC pulls up state govt over failure to curb illegal coal mining
The Meghalaya High Court has expressed its displeasure after reviewing a status report on illegal coal mining and transportation in the state.
1 min
Six-Judge SC delegation to visit Manipur relief camps on 22 March
A team of 25 specialised doctors from Chennai will also conduct medical camps across all relief camps
1 min
Historic e-auctions, lithium breakthrough, sustainable strategies propel Chhattisgarh mining sector
Chhattisgarh has emerged as a trailblazer in mineral sector governance under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, combining transparency, innovation, and sustainability to drive unprecedented economic growth.
2 mins
SC Extends Protection From Arrest To Former IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its 15 January interim order protecting from arrest former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of forging her documents to be eligible for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission examination.
1 min
New industrial policy boosts investment in Chhattisgarh, CM briefs PM Modi
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the state's development roadmap.
1 min
Oppn Cong corners MP govt over fake encounter killing of tribal man
The opposition Congress continued its attack on the ruling BJP in the State Assembly on Tuesday, over what the Congress alleges to be a fake encounter of a tribal man by the police in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
1 min
'Indo-US friendship will grow'
Ms Tulsi Gabbard said it was a warm experience to know the 'rich history' and the 'vibrant democracy' of India which serves as the foundation for a special bond between the two countries
2 mins
Giridih violence: Chaos in Jharkhand Assembly, political tensions rise
The violence in Giridih on Holi has sparked a major political dispute in Jharkhand.
1 min
India and Netherlands Strengthen Defence Ties in High-Level Meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the Defence Minister of the Netherlands, Ruben Brekelmans, here today, to discuss strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
1 min
Provincial mergers can boost infrastructure connectivity
In the past, when we planned for regional traffic connectivity improvements, local areas which benefited more from these investments would be more proactive than others.
2 mins
Germany steps up
Germany is undergoing a profound political and economic shift that could redefine its role in Europe and beyond.
4 mins
How Dare We?
As thousands of world leaders and business elites prepare to fly in — each contributing to the event's massive carbon footprint — it becomes clear that COP30 is less about saving the planet and more about political spectacle. How can a climate conference justify deforestation? How can leaders preach sustainability while enabling destruction? COP30 should have been a symbol of global commitment to the Amazon. Instead, it is exposing the deep contradictions of modern climate politics
5 mins
Familiar tug of war in Maldives
The Maldives' judiciary is in crisis again, as President Mohamed Muizzu aims to downsize the Supreme Court.
4 mins
What this government has achieved with inflation
The rational expectations school opposed the non-neutrality position by arguing that, under flexible markets, repeated monetary shocks given to facilitate growth could only result in recurrent price rise in the long run.
2 mins
Seeman Moves Madras HC to Club Multiple FIRs Against Him Over Anti-Periyar Speech
Actor-turned-politician and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator, S. Seeman, has approached the Madras High Court seeking to club all 50 FIRs registered against him across Tamil Nadu over his speech criticising Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) founder E.V. Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar.
1 min
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 3 TN fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested three fishermen from Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Tuesday, accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
1 min
BJP Vows to Challenge 4 pc Reservation for Muslims in K'taka Govt Contracts in the Courts
The BJP on Tuesday vowed to challenge the contentious 4 per cent reservation in government contracts to Muslims in a court of law, after the Karnataka government followed up its intentions and introduced the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that seeks to amend the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act, 1999 to provide reservations announced in the state budget.
1 min
ED Questions Rabri, Tej Pratap in Land-for-Job Case, RJD Terms It Political Drama
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned former Chief Minister of Bihar Rabri Devi and her son MLA Tej Pratap Yadav at its zonal office in Patna on Tuesday in the land-for-job case — dating back to 2004-09 when RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was the union railway minister.
1 min
TG Assembly Passes SC Subcategorisation Bill
The Telangana Assembly today unanimously passed the Bill for the Scheduled Caste subcategorisation which would distribute 15 per cent reservation among three subgroups.
2 mins
Namma Metro forced to withdraw recruitment notice
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited BMRCL had issued a notification seeking applications from candidates for train operators (Loco Pilots) on a contractual basis for five years
2 mins
Kerala Sets National Record With 100 Pc Tribal Voter Registration
Kerala has added another milestone to its legacy of pioneering initiatives by achieving 100 per cent voter registration in seven remote tribal settlements, setting a national benchmark for electoral inclusion.
1 min
Canada's Carney Meets With European Allies as Trump Targets His Country's Sovereignty and Economy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met the leaders of Britain and France on Monday during his first official overseas trip, seeking support from two of Ottawa's oldest allies as American President Donald Trump targets Canada's sovereignty and economy.
1 min
Judge questions Trump administration on whether it ignored order to turn around deportation flights
A federal judge on Monday questioned whether the Trump administration ignored his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador, a possible violation of the decision he'd issued minutes before.
1 min
Netanyahu's Push to Fire Israel's Domestic Security Chief Sparks an Uproar
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza.
1 min
South African ambassador has to leave the USA by Friday, Trump administration says
The State Department says South Africa's ambassador to the United States, who was declared \"persona non grata\" last week, has until Friday to leave the country.
1 min
Trump and Putin Eye Ceasefire But Zelenskyy Questions Russia's Intent
Trump said that Washington and Moscow are 'dividing up assets' as part of a deal to end the conflict
2 mins
Poland and Baltic states recommend leaving anti-personnel landmine treaty
Poland and the three Baltic nations said Tuesday that they want to withdraw from an international convention that bans anti-personnel landmines due to the growing threat from Russia to front-line NATO states.
1 min
LIC to Announce Acquisition of Stake in a Health Insurance Company by March End: MD & CEO
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is likely to announce the acquisition of a stake in a standalone health insurance company by the end of the current financial year, Siddhartha Mohanty, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LIC said.
1 min
Inter-ministerial Panel to Address Regulatory Concerns of Fintechs
The Union government has set up an inter-ministerial industry committee on fintech (IMICF) to address the regulatory concerns and long-term strategy for the sector.
1 min
CBDT Invites Stakeholders' Suggestions on Income Tax Bill, 2025; Launches E-filing Portal
After the introduction of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday sought stakeholders' suggestions on the provisions.
1 min
India, New Zealand working on a comprehensive, mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, says Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said while addressing the CEOs of India and New Zealand in New Delhi on Tuesday that India and New Zealand are working to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.
2 mins
Market Extends Gains
The stock market on Tuesday extended the gains on the second consecutive session with Nifty surpassing 22,850 intraday led by buying across the sectors and broader indices.
2 mins
Sitharaman Says 'Make in India' Yielding Good Results, Steps Taken to Strengthen Manufacturing
Brushing aside opposition's criticism on Make in India scheme, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the scheme is yielding good results as the centre has taken multiple steps to strengthen the manufacturing sector, including defence production.
1 min
ISL: Know the teams which were top home performers during league stage
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently proven itself to be a source of captivating football action, and the current season is certainly maintaining that high standard.
1 min
Miami Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz in same half of men's singles draw
Exciting tennis action on the cards as six-time champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz vie for top honours
1 min
Dan Burn ready to grasp England opportunity under coach Tuchel
Dan Burn wrote his name into Newcastle United's history books on Sunday as he found the back of the net in the Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle United to lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
1 min
KIPG is making us more competitive, says Paris Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh
Paris Paralympics gold-medal winning archer Harvinder Singh is excited at the prospect of taking part in the upcoming second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) that begins Thursday.
2 mins
Moeen Ali 'agrees' with chances of Brook's IPL ban
English batting star Harry Brook's withdrawal from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a second consecutive season could earn him a two-year ban from the lucrative cricket league, and former England allrounder Moeen Ali feels such decisions mess up a lot of things, and thus he agrees with the new IPL rules.
2 mins
'My goal is to lift the trophy': Shreyas Iyer asserts intent ahead of IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer spoke about his goal as Punjab Kings captain. Iyer, who took Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the glory of Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, was released by KKR ahead of IPL 2025.
2 mins
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