The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 24, 2025

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May 24, 2025
PM to chair 10th annual Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog today: Reports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the 10th annual Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on May 24, reports said on Friday.
1 min
Rahul Criticises Government's Foreign Policy; BJP Hits Back
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fierce broadside against the Modi administration, claiming India's foreign policy has \"collapsed\" and allowed Pakistan to seize the diplomatic initiative.
2 mins
Bangladesh's chief adviser Yunus mulling resignation over rising protests
The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, is considering quitting from his position, reported Bangladeshi media.
1 min
A Judge Should Not Hesitate to Offend Anyone in Upholding the Constitution
On his final working day at the Supreme Court, Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka delivered a powerful parting message, affirming that a judge's duty lies not in garnering popularity but in fearlessly upholding liberty and the constitutional values, even if it means offending others.
2 mins
Russia stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms
Strongly condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Russia said on Friday that it stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
1 min
North-East Now Front-Runner in India's Growth, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Oil Palm Mission initiative offers a strong income opportunity for farmers in the Northeast as it reduces India's dependency on edible oil imports.
2 mins
Operation Sindoor symbolises PM's political will: Amit Shah
Hailing \"Operation Sindoor\" as a successful blend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political will, intelligence inputs from security agencies, and the striking capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the entire nation is proud of the military's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
TPWODL organizes blood donation camp
The International Conference on \"Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilization Connect\" will be held for two days from Saturday here to explore historical, maritime and cultural bonds between ancient Kalinga (present day Odisha) and Southeast Asian countries.
1 min
Abhishek pays tribute to Rashbehari Bose, Justice Radhabinod Pal in Japan
Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of Trinamul Congress, today visited the cemetery of Rashbehari Bose in Japan.
3 mins
Low pressure likely to bring rain from Tuesday: Met
The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for 28 May in North and South 24-Parganas, East and West Midnapore
2 mins
Pran Pratishtha of 14 temples in Ram temple campus will be performed from 3 June
Pran Pratishtha of 14 temples inside the campus of the Ram temple here will be performed from 3 to 5 June.
1 min
IIT Kanpur's C3iHub Upgraded to a 'Technology Translational Research Park'
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur's C3iHub has been upgraded to a Technology Translational Research Park (TTRP) by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
1 min
Reliance to invest over ₹75,000 cr in North Eastern states over 5 yrs: Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries, announced that Reliance will invest over Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states over the next five years.
1 min
Gautam Adani to invest ₹1 lakh crore in North-East over 10 years
Gautam Adani, on Friday, announced a massive investment of Rs 1 lakh crore across different regions of the North-East over a period of next 10 years.
1 min
Will Come Up With Answer at the End: Gogoi on Pak Visit Controversy
Congress Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi, while reacting to the allegations of his Pakistan links, sarcastically remarked on Friday that he would come up with an answer at the end of this ongoing controversy.
1 min
If provoked, won't spare: Yogi warns Pak-backed terror groups
Issuing a stern warning against terrorism, particularly Pakistan-sponsored extremism, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said this is a new India that never provokes, but if provoked, it does not spare.
2 mins
Exports hit ₹1.7 lakh crore in 8 years as global demand rise for Uttar Pradesh goods
During the eight-year tenure of the Yogi Adityanath government, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a historic surge in exports, with more than doubling to Rs 1,70,340.95 crore in 2023-24 from Rs 88,967.42 crore in 2017-18.
1 min
BJP Charts 2026 Roadmap From Jorhat, Eyes Revival in Upper Assam
With the 2026 Assembly elections on the horizon, the Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held an extended executive meeting in Jorhat—a strategic choice in the Upper Assam region—to deliberate on the party's political roadmap and regain lost ground.
1 min
Stalin in Delhi for NITI Aayog meet; meets Sonia, Rahul
Having boycotted the General Council of NITI Aayog for the past three years on the grounds that the Modi government was discriminating against Tamil Nadu in financial allocations, Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the meeting scheduled for Saturday, where he is set to assert the state's rightful claims.
1 min
Karnataka: Victory celebrations after bail to 7 gang rape accused sparks outrage
Loud music, celebratory slogans and a vehicle rally with bikes and cars taken out to greet the seven alleged rapists of a girl involved in an inter-faith marriage in a hotel room in Karnataka's Haveri, has sparked an outrage among people and on social media space.
1 min
Revanth Reddy to Attend NITI Aayog Meet, to Push for Funds Amid Telangana's Fiscal Crunch
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will participate in the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting scheduled for Saturday—his first attendance since assuming office in December 2023.
1 min
Drone attack near Moscow airport delays flight carrying Kanimozhi-led OP Sindoor delegation
A flight carrying DMK MP Kanimozhi's multi-party delegation, taking India's message on Op Sindoor and anti-terrorism to the world, was forced to circle in the air for an extended period during her travel to Russia.
1 min
Karnataka hospitals advised to remain alert for Covid cases
In public places some people are already wearing face masks ever since reports appeared of the re-emergence of COVID-19.
1 min
Kerala reports 2 Covid deaths in May, health dept advises caution
Covid-19 deaths have been reported from Kerala again.
1 min
ECI to provide mobile phone deposit facility for voters at polling stations
In line with various initiatives aimed at enhancing voter convenience and streamlining poll day arrangements, the Election Commission of India has issued two more comprehensive instructions for providing mobile deposit facilities for voters just outside the polling stations and rationalising norms for canvassing.
1 min
Pakistan-occupied Congress Is a Threat to India
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at an event in Ichalkaranji assembly constituency of Kolhapur district on Friday, that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is not the only threat to India, but \"Pakistan-occupied Congress\" is a new threat to the country.
2 mins
EAM Slams West for Backing Pakistani Military Regime
'Our borders have been violated by Pakistan in Kashmir ever since our independence'
2 mins
A Resignation Too Late
As South Korea's presidential election approaches on June 3, former President Yoon Suk Yeol formally left the conservative People Power Party on Saturday and urged voters to rally behind the party's embattled presidential candidate, Kim Moon-soo.
2 mins
Bridging Worlds
The face-off between US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office was less a diplomatic exchange and more a carefully choreographed performance designed to provoke, posture, and polarise.
4 mins
The Roots of Power
While reservation has opened doors for women in PRIs, several challenges hinder their effective participation. A key concern is proxy representation, where elected women remain figureheads, and real authority is exercised by male family members. This deprives women of meaningful governance experience. Experience shows that merely providing reservation is not enough; nurturing competent and efficient women leadership is paramount. There is a pressing need to prepare the women leadership who will be entering higher legislative bodies
3 mins
At Least 60 People Killed by Israeli Strikes in Gaza as Israel Lets Minimal Aid In
At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza in a 24-hour period, Gaza's health ministry said Friday, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip.
1 min
'We will choke you': Pakistan Army official echoes Hafiz Saeed's words threatening India
In yet another striking convergence of the rhetoric between the Pakistan Army and its terror eco-system, a Pakistani military spokesperson has used inflammatory words threatening India, which were similar to those used by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
1 min
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students
The school filed for a temporary restraining order to block the Department of Homeland Security from carrying out the move
2 mins
Iran, USA Hold a Fifth Round of Nuclear Negotiations in Rome
Iran and the United States began a fifth round of negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program Friday in Rome, with enrichment emerging as the key issue.
1 min
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on EU and 25% Penalties on Apple as His Trade War Intensifies
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50 percent tax on all imports from the European Union as well as a 25 percent tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.
1 min
India's GDP Growth Projected at 6.8 Percent in Q4, Overall Consumption Healthy
India's GDP growth in Q4 is projected at 6.8 percent, which brings FY25 growth at 6.3 percent, supported by strong momentum in sectors such as agriculture, hotels and transport and construction, according to a new report.
1 min
SC Issues Notice to the Centre on PIL Seeking Ban/Regulation of Betting Apps
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Central government on a public interest plea (PIL) seeking stringent regulation—or outright prohibition—of online and offline betting and gambling apps.
1 min
Congress Raises Apprehensions Over India-UK FTA
The Congress party on Friday expressed serious apprehensions that Indian companies would henceforth be denied the privilege of non-competitive bidding for government-floated public contracts in the wake of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
1 min
India Opposes Export Controls Among BRICS Members
India opposed the export controls among BRICS members, encouraging mutual support within the bloc at the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Friday.
1 min
Reliance Defence ties up with Rheinmetall AG to manufacture military grade ammunition
The Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Defence Limited, which is a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Limited, has announced in an official statement that it has signed a strategic agreement with Germany-based Rheinmetall AG to manufacture military grade ammunition in India.
1 min
India Becomes Strategic Hub for Global Corporations in Asia-Pacific: Report
India accounted for 47 percent of all Asia-Pacific (APAC) office leasing volumes in 2024 -- up from 36 percent in 2015 -- underlining the country's strategic relevance amid trade shifts, supply chain diversification and macroeconomic headwinds, a report showed on Friday.
1 min
Market Ends on Positive Note, Nifty Closes Near 24,850 Mark
Benchmark indices ended Friday's session on a positive note as Nifty closed near the 24,850 mark.
1 min
Woman allegedly sells 7-year-old son for Rs 18,000
In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly sold her seven-year-old son for Rs 18,000 in Bada Suara village here.
1 min
STF arrests kingpin of gun running racket from Bihar
The Special Task Force (STF) of crime branch police on Friday arrested the kingpin of a gun running racket from Munger in Bihar, the STF officials said.
1 min
Odisha CID arrests two from MP in investment trading scam
The CID of Odisha police has arrested two fraudsters who orchestrated an investment trading scam to deceive an investor to the tune of Rs 1.50 crore.
1 min
Govt. draws up action plan to prevent urban flooding
With monsoon at the doorstep, the government woke up to a perennial problem of urban flooding and formulated an action plan to mitigate it on Friday.
1 min
Union Minister Pradhan Unveils Projects Worth Rs 133 Cr in Dhenkanal
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday dedicated and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 133.65 crore, including a central school, in Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal district.
1 min
Bankers Urged To Support Cold Storage Promotion Program
Development Commissioner Anu Garg urged banks to step up credit flow across all regions of Odisha and all categories including women, SC/ST and weaker sections.
1 min
Mansoor Khan on 33 years of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Mansoor Khan's Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (JJWS) was not an easy film to make.
3 mins
No comments on Neeraj but will stand with our army
Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has declined to comment on fellow javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra's recent remarks, saying he stands with his country's army amid the ongoing tension between the two estranged neighbours.
1 min
ISSF Junior WC: Raiza wins silver in women's skeet
India's skeet shooter Raiza Dhillon has bagged a silver medal in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl, Germany.
1 min
Former Sri Lanka skipper Matthews to retire from Tests
Former Sri Lanka skipper and veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews is set to retire from Test cricket after the first Test against Bangladesh in Galle, starting 17 June.
1 min
IPL 2025: SRH ride power-packed batting to hunt down RCB
Sunrisers Hyderabad rode a powerful batting performance spearheaded by an unbeaten half-century by Ishan Kishan to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs in an Indian Premier League encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
2 mins
Full-strength Punjab gear up to seal top-two spot; DC play for pride
After years of heartbreak, Punjab Kings finally find themselves within touching distance of a top-two finish in the league phase of IPL 2025 for the first time since their dream run in 2014, and with a full-strength squad at their disposal, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will back themselves to get the job done against Delhi Capitals in their penultimate league clash in Jaipur on Saturday.
2 mins
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Categorie: Newspaper
Taal: English
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The Statesman is one of India’s oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata, Bhuvneshwar, Siliguri and Delhi editions.
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