The Statesman Kolkata - March 13, 2025

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March 13, 2025

Retail inflation falls to 7-month low at 3.61 per cent in February; IIP for January recorded at 5 per cent

The consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation for February fell to 3.61 per cent amid a decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items.

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Opposition Walks Out of LS Over Energy Projects Near Indo-Pak Border

The Lok Sabha witnessed a huge uproar on Wednesday over the clearance granted by the government to a renewable energy project near the India-Pakistan border.

1 min

Digital arrest: Centre blocks over 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest scams so far, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

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CM Mamata Slams LoP Adhikari for Comments Against Minority MLAs

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in the Assembly today, condemning his remarks about Muslim MLAs.

1 min

PM Reassures Mauritius on Chagos Sovereignty

India, Mauritius agree to elevate relationship to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

2 mins

Oppn slams Sitharaman over apparent remarks on Periyar in language row

Opposition members on Wednesday hit out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she accused the DMK of hypocrisy over the ongoing language row.

1 min

Jaffar Express hijacking: Security forces claim operation over, 346 hostages rescued

Security forces have eliminated all militants and rescued 190 hostages in a clearance operation launched after an unknown number of heavily armed terrorists stormed a Peshawar-bound train in Balochistan's Bolan district, media reports said here on Wednesday.

1 min

Unrest in North Bengal medical college over watching cricket match

The North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMC&H) witnessed chaos today after authorities issued a show cause notice to intern Sunny Manna for allegedly using the college's Lecture Theatre to watch the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand.

1 min

West Bengal Governor visits India-Nepal border

Governor C V Ananda Bose, today visited the India-Nepal border areas to assess security measures, border management, and anti-smuggling operations.

1 min

GNLF president Ghising warns of political crisis in Darjeeling

Ghising laments the loss of a key opportunity for Gorkha rights, criticizes the GTA system and urges the central government to find a permanent political solution for Darjeeling before the 2026 elections

2 mins

Vasant Utsav at Bidhan Shishu Udyan

Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the Spring Festival 2025 at Bidhan Shishu Udyan.

1 min

Farm, construction workers prone to kidney diseases: Doctors

Bengal is yet to wake up to the dangers of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which has deteriorated further due to desperate compromises in lifestyle and some hazardous work environments, claimed nephrologists ahead of World Kidney Day.

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Health experts sound alert on kidney malfunction

Manipal Hospitals have incorporated \"Kidney Resignation\" - a bold, disruptive campaign designed to grab attention and spark conversation aiming to convince people for kidney protection.

1 min

Leaders seek CM's support for a peaceful Ram Navami rally

The Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav Samiti (SRNMS) in Siliguri has appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her cooperation in ensuring a smooth and respectful celebration of Ram Navami on 6 April.

1 min

TMC MLA hits back at Suvendu for communal comment

A fierce political face-off erupted after the Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, issued a direct warning to Trinamul Congress' (TMC) Muslim MLAs.

1 min

Police seek space for outpost within JU campus

Calcutta High Court's Justice Tirthankar Ghosh rules students must cooperate with Kolkata Police's Jadavpur University investigation

2 mins

Police recover bag with body stuffed inside, 2 nabbed

Kolkata police uncovered a murder plot in which a businessman was killed, his body stuffed into a trolley bag, and an attempt made to dispose of it on Kalyani Expressway, near Khardah in North 24-Parganas.

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IMA Teaches Students Ways To Make Organic Colours

The IMA, Serampore, urged using organic colours for Holi instead of toxic chemical ones, warning of health risks. Students were taught to make safe colours from flowers and vegetables to promote safety and environmental awareness.

1 min

Forest department bans Holi celebrations in Sonajhuri

The forest department has banned playing of Holi within Sonajhuri Haat area in Santiniketan, this year.

1 min

City, districts to have heat wave from Sunday: Met

South Bengal to face heat wave from 16 March, with temperatures expected to hit 40°C in four districts

1 min

Jharkhand Eases Excise Constable Recruitment Rules, Reduces Race Distance

The Jharkhand government has amended the physical eligibility test criteria for excise constable recruitment, reducing the required race distance.

1 min

Madagascar a Steadfast Partner of India: LS Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said India holds Madagascar in the highest regard as a cherished and reliable friend, as well as a steadfast partner in its journey of progress.

1 min

Maha govt cracks down on fake birth and death certificates, amends registration laws

The Maharashtra government, on Wednesday, released a notification curbing measures to prevent Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from obtaining fake certificates in the state.

1 min

Nitish Kumar Should Resign And Retire From Public Life: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

It is high time Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns and retires from politics, and spends the rest of his life in some ashram listening to 'pravachan' (sermons).

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MP govt presents ₹4,21,032 crore budget; no new taxes levied

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Dewda on Wednesday presented a budget of Rs 4,21,032 crore for the financial year 2025-26 in the state assembly, adding that the BJP-led state government has levied no new taxes.

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Madhya Pradesh gears up for Simhastha Kumbh-2028; ₹2,000cr allocated in Budget

To spruce up the temple town of Ujjain, which will host the 'Simhastha Kumbh' in 2028, Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda has earmarked a handsome fund of Rs 2,000 crore while presenting the state Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in state Assembly on Wednesday.

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Rajasthan Assembly Passes 3 Bills Amid Opp. Walkout

Amid ruckus and walkout by the opposition Congress members, the Rajasthan assembly passed three crucial bills within an hour on Wednesday.

1 min

BJP sweeps Haryana polls, wins nine of 10 municipal corporations

The Congress, which contested the state civic polls on its symbol for the first time, failed to open its account

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Oppn stages walkout as Maha govt 'fails' to increase aid under Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday created a ruckus and staged a walkout to protest the Mahayuti government's \"failure\" to increase the monthly financial aid to beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100.

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BJP Shares Photo of Ranya Rao With K'taka CM, Raises Questions

The BJP's Karnataka unit on Wednesday shared a picture claiming it to be of actor Ranya Rao's wedding day photo in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Home Minister G. Parameshwara can be seen.

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Stalin Invites K'taka CM for His Meet on Delimitation

The delimitation meeting will discuss and formulate strategies to oppose the central govt

1 min

Stop twisting facts, Tamil Nadu govt letter doesn't even mention 3-language policy: Kanimozhi's rebuttal to Pradhan

Amid the continuing war of words between Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu over the NEP and its attendant three-language policy, DMK parliamentary Party Leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP, has asked the former to 'stop twisting facts' with regard to the 2024 letter from the Tamil Nadu government on PM SHRI schools.

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Punjab Govt Provides Financial Assistance of ₹437.15 Cr to PwDs

Punjab Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur has stated that financial assistance amounting to Rs 437.15 crore has been provided for the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the state.

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Haryana CM hails civic poll results as people's stamp on good governance

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, welcoming the results of the local body elections in the Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday, said the outcome of today's elections has proven that the people of the state are with the development, transparency, and good governance.

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Extend helping hand to those left behind: President Murmu at PU convocation

President Droupadi Murmu, in her address at the convocation ceremony of Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, on Wednesday, called upon the youth to extend a helping hand to those who are left behind in the journey of development and bring them forward.

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J-K Leaders Question Centre's Ban on Mirwaiz's Awami Action Committee

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed his reservations on the ban imposed by the Centre on the Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, even as the other Valley-based political leaders described it a step towards intimidation and disempowerment of Kashmiris.

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Army, Air Force Hold Joint Exercise for Swift Response

The exercise aimed to strengthen coordination between ground and air forces

1 min

Rational view of China would benefit Canada

The governing Liberal Party elected former central banker Mark Carney its leader on Sunday.

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Iran Gamble

The latest outreach to Iran marks yet another dramatic shift in the US approach toward the Islamic Republic.

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Blame humans, not capitalism

SIR, Anjali Mehta, in her article published today, claims that capitalism is a curse, but I respectfully disagree.

1 min

Early summer

The early onset of summer across India this year is more than just a shift in seasons; it is a signal of a deeper, systemic problem that threatens livelihoods, economic stability, and the foundations of India's agrarian society.

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India and China

China and India should build on their historical fraternity and shared challenges. Joint initiatives — gender equity programmes to combat son preference, health collaborations to address health issues overlooked by the West and I.T. partnerships to employ youth — could yield mutual benefits. The elephant and dragon, once partners in peace along the Silk Road under legends like Kanishka,

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Trade Could Boost South Asian Economies

Chaudhry Bashir Arain, a trader from Khairpur in Pakistan, exports over 99 percent of his dried dates to India via Dubai. Delivery takes up to 40 days. The long-winded route for Pakistani chhuaras to India via Dubai started in February 2019 after the Pulwama attack, following which India suspended trade with Pakistan, revoking its Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status and imposing a 200 percent duty.

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Musk comes visiting

I am very proud of my daughter Leena (her name, school and workplace information have been changed to protect her privacy).

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Efforts Continue To Advance Gaza Peace Talks: Hamas

Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalize the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.

1 min

Centre-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control

The centre-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in a surprising result in Greenland's parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of American President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.

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Portuguese Parliament Rejects Confidence Motion, Forcing Government to Resign

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote, forcing his government to resign after less than a year in office.

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Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian

The captain of a cargo ship that collided with an American tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel's owner said Wednesday, as it emerged that the ship failed several safety checks last year.

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Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect

President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create American factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.

1 min

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with the USA in Saudi

Negotiators also agreed to appoint teams to begin talks aimed at reaching a lasting peace

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Violence, displacements overwhelm healthcare system in Sudan's El-Fasher: UN

Violence and waves of displacements have overwhelmed the fragile healthcare system in El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, UN humanitarians said.

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Taiwan to Conduct 'Immediate Response' Military Drills to Counter China

Taiwan is set to conduct a new round of \"immediate response\" military drills that will begin on 17 March and last five days, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Japanese media say police have arrested several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters

Japanese media reported this week that police have arrested several men accused of sexual assault of their underaged daughters and sharing their abuse videos online.

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Congo Faces Setback in Mpox Response After Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance in the East

Hospitals across eastern Congo that were once at the forefront of the country's response to the mpox outbreak are facing a setback in detecting the disease and offering treatment following the advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in the region.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby waterways again a target

Yemen's Houthi rebels warned shippers early Wednesday that \"any Israeli vessel\" traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target as Israel continues to block aid to the Gaza Strip.

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Duterte to Face Crimes Against Humanity Charges at The Hague

Duterte, once one of Asia's most feared leaders, is the first ex-leader from the region arrested by the global court

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After Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio inks deal with SpaceX to provide Starlink internet services

Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited officially announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India, only a day after its competitor Bharti Airtel announced a similar deal on Tuesday.

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Deepinder Goyal invests $20m in LAT Aerospace

Deepinder Goyal, Chief Executive Officer at Zomato has invested $20 million in LAT Aerospace, a new startup working on developing low-cost short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft with up to 24 seats.

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India's IT services industry to witness revenue growth of 4-6 per cent in FY26: ICRA

A report released by the rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said India's IT services industry is expected to witness moderate revenue growth of 4-6 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26).

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Karnataka Inc to partner the state in making Karnataka a globally competitive state

The Karnataka chapter of leading chambers, the CII, has thrown in its lot with the state government in driving the next phase of growth of Karnataka — that will see a focus on bridging technology, sustainability, and economic inclusion to build a globally competitive and future-ready state.

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Market falls on IT selloff; mid, small-caps underperform

Sensex and Nifty ended lower as IT losses outweighed banking and auto gains amid US recession fears and volatility

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Moody's Projects India's Growth to Exceed 6.5 Per Cent Next Fiscal, Up From 6.3 Per Cent This Year

India's economic growth will exceed 6.5 per cent in the next fiscal, up from 6.3 per cent this year, said Moody's Ratings on Wednesday.

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Individual housing loans outstanding grows 14 per cent at ₹33.53 lakh crore as of 30 Sept

The individual housing loans outstanding as of 30 September, 2024, stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14 per cent growth compared to the same period in the previous year, said the National Housing Bank (NHB) on Wednesday.

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Indian Space Economy to Reach USD 44 Billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report

Indian space economy is aiming to reach USD 44 billion by 2033 from USD 8.4 billion in 2022, said a FICCI-EY report on 'Unlocking India's Space Economy - Pathways to Growth, Innovation and Global Leadership', released today at Bharat Space Conclave 2025, organised by FICCI.

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HC allows painting, lighting of Sambhal's mosque

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday approved white washing and painting in outer walls of Sambhal's Jama Masjid.

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Ahead of Holi, UP CM Distributes Gas Cylinder Refills to 1.86 Crore Families

Ahead of Holi, the festival of colours, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed Rs 1,890 crore subsidy for gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore eligible families in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

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BSF Seized Contraband Worth a Record ₹461 Crore in 2024

This unprecedented seizure marks the highest confiscation recorded in the past decade

1 min

Reflections on architecture—Its meaning and purpose

The book \"Listening to Stillness\", a compilation of transcribed lectures and conversations of Prof. Neelkanth Chhaya on architecture, put together with loving care by team Akarmaa, is a wellspring of critical and reflective thinking, brilliant insights and plural world views about the discourse and its practice.

4 mins

Revisiting controversy surrounding CAG's Rafale report

Excerpted from CAG Ensuring Accountability Amidst Controversies: An Inside View

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Divulging in Nano Historiography

“The term nano-history (anu itihas) pertains to historical narratives focusing on smaller entities or localities, such as districts, sub-divisions, towns, and villages, rather than nations or larger regions,” explains Dr. Somshankar Ray.

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Wit, satire and nostalgia

Humour is hard to define, being an intensely personal and private reaction.

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Barca, Madrid greats raring for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai

With football's greatest rivalries coming to Indian soil with legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona reigniting their iconic battle, Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma are among the football greats excited to bring the magic on the pitch in 'Legends Faceoff'.

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'Harmanpreet said he'll try to make it memorable': Arshdeep on senior debut

Rookie forward Arshdeep Singh has recently been in the spotlight for his consistent performances, earning him his senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men) in Bhubaneswar.

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PSG stun Liverpool to reach QF; Barcelona, Bayern, Inter also win

French giants edge out English outfit on penalties while trio of former European champions also progress into last eight

2 mins

Indian Wells: Rune beats Tsitsipas, enters 9th Masters 1000 QF

Holger Rune overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Indian Wells fourth round to snap the Greek's seven-match winning streak.

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Yuva All Stars: Jaipur, Falcons, Yoddhas, Spartans win

Sonipat Spartans, Yuva Yoddhas, UP Falcons and Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories on Day 6 to strengthen their position in the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 here at the Vandana Kartaria Indoor Stadium.

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ODI Rankings: Gill Remains on Top, Rohit Climbs to No. 3 After CT Win

After the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.

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Indian Middle-Order Lets Go of Top-Order Dependency, Finds Stability, Consistency as 2027 ODI WC Awaits

With two successive white-ball titles following T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 wins, the Men in Blue, left heartbroken by a loss to Australia at 2023 World Cup finals, are at the top of the world again.

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Rohit must have the goal of playing 2027 ODI WC, feels Ponting

A couple of days after India skipper Rohit Sharma put to bed rumours around his retirement from the 50-over format with a one-liner, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that the star batter is likely to have a specific goal in mind when he made the announcement.

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After Champions Trophy triumph, Pandya sets sights on T20 World Cup

Instrumental in India's recent limited-overs dominance, star all-rounder has already picked his next target

2 mins

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