The Statesman Kolkata - January 11, 2025

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January 11, 2025

SIT Unravels Conspiracy in Chh'garh's Scribe Murder

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Chhattisgarh government to investigate the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has uncovered a chilling conspiracy, marked by brutality and a deliberate cover-up.

1 min

Indian economy to grow by 6.6 pc in 2025, global growth to remain subdued

India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2025, following an estimated expansion of 6.9 per cent in 2024, UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report said.

2 mins

'I do make mistakes, I am also human and not God'

PM, in first podcast, said he would never do anything with ill intention

2 mins

India's IIP Reaches 6-Month High of 5.2 Percent in November Driven by Manufacturing

India's industrial output, which is measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), reached a six-month high of 5.2 percent in November 2024, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.

1 min

ECI Issues Notification for Delhi Assembly Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the single-phase Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled to be held on February 5.

1 min

SC stays execution of Sambhal civic body's notice on well near mosque's entrance

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the notice issued by the Sambhal Nagar Palika in respect of the well located near the stairs/ entrance of the Shahi mosque should not be executed.

1 min

Prime Minister's PR Dominating Over Vision of Progress: Priyanka Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Central government of focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'personal publicity,' and claimed that \"substantial funds\" have been spent on the Prime Minister's public relations while the government failed to provide scholarships that could have transformed the lives of many youths.

2 mins

Villagers Oppose Proposed Canal Excavation in Daspur

Tension is escalating in Daspur of West Midnapore as villagers have come together to oppose the state government's plan to excavate a six-kilometre canal connecting the Chandreshwar Canal in Baikunthapur to the Shilabati river in Suratpur.

1 min

Bus climbs onto pavement, kills 1

One person was killed and several were wounded after a Howrah-bound minibus mounted a pavement on Mahatma Gandhi Road allegedly breaking through railings in the wee hours today.

1 min

Edn minister hails Mamata's developmental work in N Bengal

Bratya Basu emphasised the state's commitment to decentralising cultural activities, shifting them from the state capital, Kolkata, to districts across West Bengal

1 min

TV9 Bangla Launches ‘Ghorer Bioscope’

TV9 Bangla is proud to announce the launch of Ghorer Bioscope, a vibrant weekly entertainment show that promises to keep viewers engaged with exclusive stories, updates, and insights from the world of entertainment.

1 min

TMC Leader Murder: Weapons Used in Crime Recovered

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Sarkar's security was withdrawn following telephonic instructions from a senior cabinet member to local police

1 min

Design ideas at ABID Interiors 2025

The inauguration of ABID Interiors 2025 was held with grandeur, setting the tone for east India's largest and most prestigious exhibition in the field of interior design and architecture.

1 min

Fresh Royal Bengal Tiger pug marks lead to fear in Maipith

Upon receiving the news, the forest department ADFO Anurag Chowdhury, along with ranger Subhayu Saha and other officials, rushed to the site and started setting up nets to cordon off the area

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5 Trinamul Leaders From Burdwan Get Armed Security

Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has provided armed security to three Trinamul Congress leaders, who are residing in West Burdwan district and two leaders of East Burdwan by East Burdwan district police fearing threat to their lives.

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Anirban Dasgupta New Director In-Charge Of IISCO, DSP

Anirban Dasgupta, director in charge of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has been appointed as the new director of IISCO Steel Plant and Durgapur Steel Plant of Sail in West Bengal.

1 min

City police with Bihar cops unearth arms-making units in Madhubani

In a joint operation by a special task force (STF) of both Bihar Police (BP) and Kolkata Police (KP), two arms-manufacturing units inside an auto-parts outlet and a house respectively at Khutauna in Madhubani district in Bihar on Thursday, police conducted a raid.

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TMC suspends ex-MP Shantanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul from party

Trinamul Congress has suspended two leaders today for their anti-party activities.

1 min

ER enhances security with advanced video surveillance

The Eastern Railway has implemented a state-of-the-art video surveillance system (VSS) project to bolster security, safety, and surveillance across its network.

1 min

ZSI scientists discover new species of pangolins

In a significant advancement in pangolin research, scientists of zoological survey of India have identified a new species, the Indo-Burmese pangolin.

1 min

De facto CM: Oppn on Revanth's brother escorted by collector in viral video

The Opposition in Telangana has accused Anumula Tirupathi Reddy, brother of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, of acting as de facto chief minister after a video of him escorted by the district collector of Vikarabad and school students giving him a guard of honour surfaced on social media.

1 min

Stringent punishment for offences against women: Stalin

The DMK government of MK Stalin introduced two new Bills in this regard in the Tamil Nadu Assembly

1 min

Responsibility of higher education in state lies with Governor: Kerala Governor Arlekar

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday said the responsibility for higher education in the state lies with the Governor.

1 min

Amit Shah to Chair Conference on Drug Trafficking and Security on Saturday

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair a regional conference on \"Drug Trafficking and National Security\" in New Delhi on Saturday.

1 min

Rahul Gandhi gets bail from Pune court in Savarkar defamation case

Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP-MLA court in Pune on Friday in the Savarkar defamation case after Gandhi appeared before the court through video conferencing.

1 min

Land mafia will have to vacate encroached land, sooner or later: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

In a stern warning to the mafia operating in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday emphasised that hundreds of acres of land illegally occupied by land mafias would be reclaimed, stating \"sooner or later, the land will have to be vacated\".

1 min

Indian diaspora is integral to the vision of developed India

They are carrying the values and ethos that are the foundation of our civilisation, the President said

1 min

Bhutan 2050: A prosperous nation that is true to its cultural values

As the world grapples with the challenges of development, Bhutan stands as a beacon of a different, more holistic path.

2 mins

Refugee Politics

At its core, however, the issue transcends partisan politics, touching upon deeper questions about India's constitutional obligations, humanitarian traditions, and national security concerns. India has historically been a refuge for displaced communities - from Tibetans to Sri Lankan Tamils - guided by its ethos of inclusivity and protection of human dignity.

2 mins

Greenback land

The renewed ambition to acquire Greenland reflects an intriguing blend of geopolitics, national aspiration, and economic strategy.

2 mins

Poison in the Air

Inaction in one part of our planet can adversely affect the other part in an amplified manner. This also builds a strong case for a more harmonised, coordinated and integrated response towards clean air across South Asia. We need to re-assess all aspects and perspectives for accelerating action for clean air in this globalised world of ours

6 mins

Squid games in South Korea

The current political climate in South Korea is increasingly defined by a politics of elimination - the idea that democratic enemies must be sacrificed for the greater good.

4 mins

It is Congress vs AAP

Supriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.

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R-Day: Project Veer Gatha 4.0 engages 1.76 cr students

The fourth edition of Project Veer Gatha 4.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has witnessed a remarkable nationwide response.

1 min

High-Capacity Pump Deployed to Dewater Assam Mine

The rescue teams are contending with hazardous underground conditions, including unstable structures, limited visibility, and rising concerns over oxygen depletion

1 min

Trump Is Sentenced In His Hush Money Case, But The Judge Declines To Impose Any Punishment

The sentence sidesteps thorny constitutional issues but assures that Trump will become the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency

3 mins

Lebanese parliament elects Joseph Aoun as president, ending political deadlock

Lebanon’s parliament voted Thursday to elect army commander Joseph Aoun (photo) as head of state, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum.

1 min

Winds that fueled LA fires are expected to calm, giving firefighters a chance to corral flames

Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fuelled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation's second-largest city on edge.

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More Than 46,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed in the Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict.

1 min

Market Ends Lower Amid Volatility

Benchmark indices opened higher but erased all the gains in the opening hour

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Overall fundraising from capital markets to spike 21 pc to ₹14.27 trillion in FY25: Buch

Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch Friday said the overall fundraising from capital markets, including through equity and debt instruments, is estimated to jump by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 14.27 trillion in FY25 from the Rs 11.8 trillion in FY24.

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Govt releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to states, higher than December

The Union government has released tax devolution of Rs 1,73,030 crore to state governments, an amount higher than last month.

1 min

Larsen & Toubro chairman's comment asking employees to work on Sundays sparks row

A recent statement by the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S N Subrahmanyan asking employees to work even on Sundays has sparked widespread criticism.

1 min

India's Forex Kitty at $634.59 Billion, Gold Reserves Rise by $824 Million

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.7 billion to $634.59 billion for the week ended 3 January, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday showed.

1 min

Emami betting big on growing male grooming market

The grooming market in India seems to be increasingly tilting towards the male segment.

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Union Budget falls on Saturday this year, stock exchanges to remain open

As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on 1 February, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about presenting the budget over the weekend this year.

1 min

Kolkata Derby: East Bengal search for first ISL victory against Mohun Bagan

Defending champions aim for bigger lead at the top of the table while Red and Gold Brigade fight for pride

2 mins

Newcastle Star Isak Is Premier League Player Of The Month

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has won the Premier League December Player of the Month award and becomes only the fourth Swedish player in history to win the honour.

1 min

Ice Hockey League: Maryul Spamo Enter Women's Title Clash

Maryul Spamo, the reigning champions in the women's category, stormed into the finals with a stunning 11-0 win over Humas Queens in the first semi-final of the Ice Hockey League Season 2.

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ISL: Mohammedan SC meet Bengaluru FC, look to end goalless run

Bengaluru FC will be eager to hold to their slim hopes of overtaking defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the top of the points table when they host laggards Mohammedan SC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Saturday.

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'Will change my name': Ravichandran Ashwin hails Rishabh Pant's defence

Rating wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's as one of the best in terms of defence in Test matches, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday compared Pant at par with England's Joe Root and Australia's Steve Smith as the best batters in the last seven years, when batting has become \"significantly difficult and averages have decreased.\"

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Champions Trophy: ICC officials review Pakistan's preparations

A delegation from the game's global body is visiting the troubled country to check renovation work

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1st ODI: Pratika, Tejal guide India Women to six-wicket victory over Ireland

Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis' half-centuries helped India Women clinch a six-wicket triumph over Ireland in the first ODI match of the series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday.

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Varun Aaron Retires From All Representative Cricket

Best remembered for being the tearaway quick whose sharp bouncer left Stuart Broad's nose fractured at Old Trafford during India's tour of England in 2014, Varun Aaron on Friday announced his retirement from \"representative cricket\".

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Lakshya spearheads Services' charge on Day 3 of men's boxing nationals

Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board's (SSCB) stellar performance at the 8th elite men's national boxing championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit's bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament being held at Bareilly.

1 min

How BCA graduates are shaping the future of data science and entrepreneurship

In today's ever-changing landscape of technology and commerce, the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programme has become a cornerstone for aspiring data scientists and entrepreneurs in India.

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Looking for a summer or longer-term job? How to find one and avoid being exploited

Getting casual work over the summer, or a part-time job that you might continue during your tertiary course, can be a great way to get workplace experience and earn some extra money.

2 mins

Pointers batch of 1998 marks 25 years with heartfelt reunion and community outreach

The 1998 batch of South Point High School reunited in a grand celebration, marking 25 years since their class X board examinations.

1 min

The University of Sheffield invites applications for MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

The University of Sheffield, UK, is inviting applications for its MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics starting in September 2025.

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2025 will see huge advances in quantum computing What to expect?

In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological advances and large-scale investments regularly making the news.

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Boy gets Rs 17cr life-saving gene therapy for rare SMA type 1

A 16-month-old boy, Deen Mohammad from East Midnapore, diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), recently received lifesaving gene therapy with Zolgensma at Peerless Hospital.

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EIMG Concours d'Elegance 2025: Kolkatagears up for vintagecamextravaganza

The city of joy is in for a treat this Sunday, 12 January as the EIMG Concours d’Elegance 2025 arrives at The Lake Club, marking a spectacular parade of motoring heritage.

2 mins

Why going palm oil-free may not be a healthy choice

Palm oil, the world’s most widely used ‘miracle oil’ is a staple ingredient across food and nonfood products, from processed foods and cosmetics to biofuels.

2 mins

Kalahridaya pays tribute to CV Chandrasekhar

A priest of the Jesuit order, Fr. Saju George, a Jesuit priest, and his institution, Kalahridaya, paid their tribute to Prof. CV Chandrasekhar recently at Gyan Manch.

4 mins

Missing You on Netflix disappoints despite a good plot

Harlan Coben is a man who writes mysteries, and his plots revolve around murders with meandering twists and turns that weave such a cobweb of catastrophes that they turn into confounded confusion.

2 mins

Sri Ram Madhurya: A Unique Kathak-Katha-Kutcheri by Sunil Sunkara & Vanitha Suresh

Brahma Gana Sabha witnessed the premiere of \"Sri Ram Madhurya\" on 3 January this year, during their Marghazi Dance Festival.

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