The Statesman Kolkata - May 16, 2025

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May 16, 2025

Digital arrest: IFSO cracks case, returns 92-year-old's ₹2 crore lost to fraudsters

For a 92-year-old retired surgeon, IFSO proves to be a boon as after a crackdown by it on two suspects involved in a digital arrest scam, the senior citizen got his Rs 2.2 crore back after losing them to fraudsters, police said on Thursday.

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10 militants killed by Assam Rifles in Manipur's Chandel

The Assam Rifles, operating under the Indian Army's Spear Corps, launched a significant counter-insurgency operation in Manipur's Chandel district, near the Indo-Myanmar border.

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EAM Spells Out Terms for Talks With Pak, US

On trade between India & US, Jaishankar said that any deal must be mutually beneficial

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Pak's nuclear weapons should be placed under IAEA's supervision

Calling Pakistan a \"rogue nation\", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday wondered if nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such a country and that nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should take control of the same.

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WWII airfields in Bengal witness to lost US warriors

The deserted WWII airfields scattered across the districts of South Bengal may have echoed with silent remembrance on Tuesday, as the United States solemnly observed a day honouring its fallen heroes.

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Elderly farmer abducted by Bangladeshi miscreants returns home

An elderly farmer from Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, who was abducted by Bangladeshi miscreants on 16 April, returned home just after midnight on Wednesday.

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Protests Over Jurisdiction Shift in 'Transferred Area'

The Transfer Area Suryapur Organisation (TASO), based in Islampur under West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, has strongly protested the state government's decision to place Karandighi police station under the jurisdiction of the Raiganj Civil and Criminal Court.

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'Teesta Prahar' showcases Army's combat readiness

The exercise featured next-gen weapons, modern platforms, and advanced technologies, highlighting the Army's commitment to modernisation

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Governor Bose Discharged From Hospital, Advised Rest

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose was on Thursday discharged after three weeks from a premier private hospital along the EM Bypass where he underwent an open-heart surgery recently.

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Trinamul MLA Dies After Fatal Fall at Home

Trinamul Congress legislator Tapas Saha, representing Tehatta in Nadia district, passed away this morning at around 8.15 a.m. after suffering a brain haemorrhage. He was 65.

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Tension at Bikash Bhawan After Job Losers Forcefully Enter Complex

Tension escalated when protesters broke into the Bikash Bhawan premises, clashed with police while trying to intensify their demonstration as many of them suffered injuries

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Truck operators write to CM against online challan system

Truck operators in the state have written to the chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, resisting the implementation of an online challan system.

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Bengal Cops Find Passports Issued to Non-Existent Individuals

The West Bengal Police, investigating a multi-crore fake passport racket, have uncovered documents indicating that several passports were issued to individuals who do not exist at all.

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BSF Jawan's Wife Hopes Her Son Joins Army

The detention of BSF Jawan Purnam Shaw by the Pakistani rangers for 22 days severely traumatized the family members at Rishra.

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BJP tried to stall development work in my constituency: Barla

Former BJP MP and ex-Union Minister John Barla joined TMC in Kolkata and thanked chief minister Mamata Banerjee before being welcomed by leaders Subrata Bakshi and Aroop Biswas

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Grenade explodes in mock drill in MP's Bhopal

A head constable of Madhya Pradesh Police was critically injured, and a Constable too sustained serious injuries after a hand grenade exploded during a mock drill being conducted at Bhopal on Thursday.

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DRDO Develops Nanoporous Multilayered Polymeric Membrane

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure sea water desalination.

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Former defence secy Ajay Kumar assumes charge as UPSC chairman

Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Thursday took the oath of office and secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission.

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Bomb threat to Jaipur's SMS Stadium continues; miscreants threaten to kill CM and sports secy

Anonymous miscreants have now threatened to kill Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Sports Secretary IAS Neeraj K Pawan.

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Congress All Set To Hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' Across 15 States

The Congress will hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' across 15 states between 20 and 30 May, when it will raise questions on the government's handling of national security and its \"silence\" on the \"concerning involvement\" of the US in halting hostilities between India and Pakistan, party general secretary in-charge organisation K.C. Venugopal announced in a post on social media platform X on Thursday.

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Uma Bharti Calls for Immediate Action Against Vijay Shah for Distasteful Remarks

Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Thursday urged the party to expel minister Vijay Shah, whose controversial comments against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi have sparked a nationwide controversy.

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Rahul Gandhi Kicks Off Youth Outreach in Bihar Despite Administrative Hurdles

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi defied administrative restrictions on Thursday as he launched the party's youth outreach initiative, 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad', from the Ambedkar Welfare Hostel in Darbhanga, Bihar.

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Tubagere's golden fruit: Karnataka's patented jackfruit varieties signal a rural revival

In a striking fusion of traditional horticulture and modern intellectual property rights, eight unique varieties of jackfruit cultivated in Tubagere and the surrounding villages of Doddaballapura taluk have secured national patents under India's Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPFRA).

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Presidential reference: BJP's desperate attempt to subvert settled Constitutional position, says CM Stalin

Slamming the BJP-led Union Government's Presidential reference made before the Supreme Court questioning the landmark verdict in the Tamil Nadu Governor's case, Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Thursday termed it as a blatant and desperate attempt to subvert the Constitutional position settled by the apex court.

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Tampering with postal ballots: Kerala chief electoral officer orders police probe against CPM leader G Sudhakaran

Chief electoral officer (CEO) of Kerala, Rathan U. Kelkar, on Thursday ordered a police investigation into CPI-M leader and former Minister G Sudhakaran's statement that service organisations supporting his party had tampered with the postal ballots of the Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency in 1989.

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SC: Restore Kancha Gachibowli forest or send officials to jail

In an earlier hearing, the top court had directed the wildlife warden of the state to examine the affected area

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TDP's Mahanadu in Jagan's lair

TDP's decision to hold its annual conclave, Mahanadu, in Kadapa, the stronghold of YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is akin to bearding the lion in its lair.

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Take onus for Kancha Gachibowli

BRS working president KT Rama Rao today called out Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy to take onus of the deforestation of the 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli after the Supreme Court warned the state government that not restoring the green cover would land top government officials of the state, including the chief secretary in prison.

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Singer Sonu Nigam gets relief from Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Bengaluru police not to take any coercive action against the celebrity in the case against him for making objectionable remarks.

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Loud, unafraid

The recent flare-up between India and Pakistan has once again highlighted the grim reality faced by civilians living along our volatile frontiers.

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India and Ukraine~ II

Mao may be long dead but Maoism is alive and kicking, literally and figuratively. Mao's equally sinister successors are still nurturing the same old Imperial ambitions. But this time, the situation in the Indo-Pacific is different. US military allies in the region are much stronger, and India is no pushover, post-1962. Taiwan is well armed, and its defenses are more secure. But China is now a nuclear power, and equipped with the largest naval force in the world. The implication is obvious, that the next challenge for the Chinese is the control of the surrounding ocean.

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America Cannot Play the Victim Card

Among the characteristics of U.S. President Donald Trump, what particularly perplexes me is his obsessive use of popular resentment for his own political purposes.

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Freedom of Information and Burden of Disinformation

In an era defined by hyper-connectivity, where news travels faster than it can be verified, truth finds itself shackled—battered by waves of misinformation, disinformation, and the relentless pursuit of virality.

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54 People Killed in Overnight Airstrikes on Southern Gaza City

Multiple airstrikes hit Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis overnight into Thursday, killing more than 50 people in a second consecutive night of heavy bombing, while another airstrike in the north of the Palestinian territory left more than a dozen people dead, authorities said.

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Russia-Ukraine conflict can be solved diplomatically, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be solved militarily.

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NATO Weighs a US Demand to Massively Hike Defence Spending as Some Struggle to Meet the Current Goal

NATO foreign ministers on Thursday debated an American demand to massively ramp up defense investment to 5 percent of gross domestic product over the next seven years, as the USA focuses on security challenges outside of Europe.

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Those who've worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he'll elevate women's roles — with limits

Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis' pontificate by having women serve on the Vatican board that vets nominations for bishops.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Arrives in Turkey for Peace Talks But Putin is Absent

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian delegation appeared to be merely 'decorative'

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Trump Downplays Putin's Decision to Skip Istanbul Peace Talks with Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey this week.

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Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries secures $2.9 bn loan in global banking deal

Reliance Industries has secured a dual-currency loan worth the equivalent of $2.9 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Secures $2.9 Billion Loan in Global Banking Deal

Reliance Industries has secured a dual-currency loan worth the equivalent of $2.9 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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₹67,000 crore recovered under IBC in FY25, marking 42 per cent YoY jump

In the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), creditors recovered over ₹67,000 crore from companies undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.

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Markets Jump on Trump's India Deal Claim, Nifty at 25K

Stock market surged mid-day on strong buying interest on Thursday. Nifty surpassed the 25,000 level for the first time since October 17, 2024, during a session.

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AI an enabler, not a threat, for chartered accountants: Shyam Agarwal

Without the adoption and implementation of technology and various tech tools, without taking technology in your business, it will be very difficult to sustain.

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Trump Opposes Apple's 'Make in India' Plan

Apple plans to produce all 60+ million iPhones for the US market in India by next year, via Foxconn and Tata, significantly boosting India's mobile exports

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10 Killed in 2 Road Incidents in UP

At least 10 people were killed in two separate road incidents in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

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UP Govt's Comprehensive Strategy to Benefit Over 50 Lakh Sugarcane Farmers

Over 50 lakh sugarcane farming families in Uttar Pradesh are set to benefit from the Yogi Adityanath government's long-term strategic plan aimed at boosting the sugarcane sector.

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UP cabinet passes resolution thanking PM Modi and armed forces for Operation Sindoor

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet passed a resolution on Thursday, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) for successfully executing Operation Sindoor.

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Rajasthan CM Sharma Leads Tiranga Yatra in Jaipur

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma here on Thursday led the 'Tiranga Yatra', a campaign being organised by the ruling BJP to applaud the might and success of Indian armed forces during the Operation Sindoor.

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Assam MLA Aminul Islam Detained Under NSA for 'Communal Speech': CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Aminul Islam, sitting MLA from Dhing and senior leader of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), has been detained under Section 3(2) of the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, for allegedly making inflammatory remarks that could disturb public order.

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'Hinglaj Mata temple symbolises deep cultural roots of Hindus in Balochistan'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday described the Hinglaj Mata Temple in Balochistan as a profound symbol of Hindu cultural and spiritual heritage, asserting that the sacred shrine serves as a reminder of the deep-rooted presence of Sanatan Dharma beyond India's present borders.

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Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves 5 seed parks named after former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh

In a major step towards making Uttar Pradesh self-sufficient in seed production, the Yogi Adityanath government has approved the establishment of five state-of-the-art seed parks across the state.

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'Suspension of IWT a strategic weapon against Pakistan'

Vienna Convention states that if such incident occurs, then we can walk out unilaterally: Brigadier Dheman

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A Young Man's Reckoning in Seventies' Bombay

Soumitro Das has been a journalist, working in an editorial capacity in newspapers including The Statesman, and is now an author.

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Majhe Majhe Tobo showcases Kolkata's heritage

Arpan Basak's new music video, Majhe Majhe Tobo, is a visual and emotional interpretation of Rabindra Sangeet. It weaves themes of love and friendship into the cultural environment of Kolkata.

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A Songwriter, Music Composer Doubles Up as Vocalist

Most aspiring singers and vocalists of the new millennium tend to perform musical compositions and lyrics created by other renowned musicians and vocalists within the realm of ethnic Bengali modern melodies.

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Thailand Open: Unnati Hooda, Malvika crash out in 2nd round

The Indian campaign at the Thailand Open suffered a significant blow on Thursday as rising stars Unnati Hooda and Malvika Bansod bowed out of the Super 500 tournament in the second round of the women's singles category.

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Inspired by Dangal, backed by dad's faith, Rutuja wins wrestling gold on KIYG debut

Rutuja Santosh Gurav was just eight when her father, a construction labourer by profession and a sports enthusiast, took her to a wrestling academy, situated nearly about two kilometres from their village Panchgaon, in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.

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KIYG 2025: Sabina, a daily-wager's daughter, pedals her way to 3 medals

Sabina Kumari started on a modest track in Jharkhand's Chatra district, far from the assistance of an indoor velodrome.

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Bologna stun AC Milan to clinch Coppa Italia crown after 51 yrs

Win the trophy for the first time since 1973/74 after stunning former European champions 1-0

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NRAI Announces Dates for Shotgun Selection Trials

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced that the national selection trials 2 and 3 for Shotgun events (Trap and Skeet), will be conducted in New Delhi and Bhopal, from 21 May and 1 June, respectively.

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Virat Kohli Impressed in SENA Countries With Sublime Strokeplay, Tenacity

Virat Kohli, a modern-day Test icon who impressed in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) conditions with his sublime strokeplay and aggression, played his last match in India's last tour of a grueling Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

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Under Zelezny's watch, Neeraj Chopra targets 90m breakthrough in Doha

Double Olympic medallist from Haryana aiming for elusive mark at elite Diamond League event

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Uncertainty looms over availability of quicks as DC prepare for IPL 2025 resumption

With a play-off berth in line, Delhi Capitals might have to do without their premier quicks on resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 that was suspended for a week following cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan, as question marks remain over the participation of their latest replacement recruit Mustafizur Rahman, while Australian left-armer Mitchell Starc is also unlikely to return to India for the revised final phase of the IPL.

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