The Statesman Kolkata - March 07, 2025

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March 07, 2025

Suman Kumar Takes Charge as Director, Indian Oil

Suman Kumar has assumed charge as director (planning & business development) on the Board of Indian Oil.

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SBI Organises Cultural Programme

SBI Kolkata celebrated Mother Language Day with cultural events, speeches, multilingual performances, and a documentary highlighting linguistic diversity and customer connection.

1 min

Empowering Journeys Illuminate Women's Day

Mental healthcare pioneer psychotherapist Dr Minu Budhia (founder, Carring Minds International) was felicitated by St. Xavier's College for her exemplary work in mental health. Seen in the picture Principal of St. Xavier's College, Rev. Father Dominic Savio and Dr Minu Budhia

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OBC certificates: HC summons chief secretary

Calcutta High Court today issued summons to the state chief secretary Manoj Pant on charges of alleged contempt of court for not implementing the high court order over cancellation of OBC certificates and also asked the chief secretary to clarify personally on the next date of hearing, 12 March.

1 min

TMC Core Committee Meets, Discusses Ghost Voters in List

Abhishek Banerjee Has Called for Separate Virtual Meet With District Leaders

1 min

Govt closely watching ongoing trade negotiations with USA: Finance Minister Sitharaman

With a 2 April deadline approaching for the reciprocal tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that the government was closely watching the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.

1 min

Kashmir issue will be resolved when PoK is returned to India: Jaishankar

New Delhi condemns, says host govt expected to live up to its diplomatic obligations

2 mins

Level crossing gate upgraded

In a step towards enhancing railway safety, level crossing (LC) gate number 92/E, situated between Debagram and Plassey stations in the Krishnanagar-Lalgola section, was interlocked and upgraded from a \"C\" class to an \"A\" class gate by the Eastern Railway today.

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BJP MLA Raises Concerns Over Delays in MLA LAD Fund Projects

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from the Darjeeling Assembly constituency, Neeraj Tamang Zimba, has publicly highlighted the \"unjustified\" and \"deliberate\" delays in the implementation of several development projects proposed under his MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund.

1 min

NFR to run 8 pairs of Holi special trains

To cater to the increased passenger demand during the Holi festive season, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate eight pairs of special trains on key routes.

1 min

'Inspiring' mothers sit for HS exams in Bankura

Five housewives, who missed out on their education due to family problems, are appearing in this year's Higher Secondary examination.

1 min

International certifier in France to certify last East-West Metro stretch

The EW Metro Corridor is slated for another round of trials on new integrated signalling system

2 mins

Tejashwi promises to lift ban on toddy

If the Mahagathbandhan government is formed post-assembly elections 2025, toddy will be excluded from the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, which was notified by the state government to enforce, implement and promote complete prohibition of liquor and intoxicants in the state.

1 min

PIL seeks implementation of a three-language formula in TN, Kerala, Bengal

Amid the ongoing debate on the alleged 'imposition of languages' in southern states, a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the three-language formula proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.

1 min

Finance Commission on visit to MP

Madhya Pradesh has requested the Finance Commission to allocate a separate grant for the use of technology in urbanisation efforts and also to consider, while allocating funds, the fact that the state has the largest tribal population in the country.

1 min

PM Proposes Introduction of Cooperative Courses in Educational Institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at his official residence here to review the progress of the cooperative sector.

1 min

Ruckus Over Drug & Mafia-Police Nexus in Rajasthan Assembly

The Rajasthan assembly was adjourned for half an hour on Thursday amid a ruckus by the opposition members over the issue of extortion by the mafia elements as well as the police in the state.

1 min

Fadnavis Clarifies Amid Row Over RSS Leader's Remarks

Maha Vikas Aghadi made it a major issue after Suresh Joshi made perceived anti-Marathi remarks

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MLC poll not a referendum, says Telangana Congress

Denying it was a referendum on the A Revanth Reddy-led government in Telangana, Congress leaders have accused the BRS of colluding with the BJP to defeat the ruling party in the MLC election for the Karimnagar-MedakNizamabad-Adilabad Graduates constituency.

1 min

MLC wins show BJP's growing influence in North Telangana

In a setback to the ruling Congress and a major boost to the BJP, two out of three MLC seats, including the prestigious Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad Graduates constituency, went to the saffron party.

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Remarks on Sanatan: No more FIRs against Udaynidhi sans permission, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that no further FIRs would be registered against Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udaynidhi Stalin — son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin — without its permission on his \"eradicate Sanatan Dharma\" remark in 2023.

1 min

Supporters of Godse are anti-national: CM Stalin

The CM said Tamil Nadu does not harbour hatred towards Hindi & other sister languages

1 min

Omar questions govt's silence on China-occupied J&K territory

BJP fragmented Maharaja Hari Singh's legacy by splitting Jammu and Kashmir into two UTS: CM

2 mins

Mandaviya Underlines Importance of Preventive Healthcare

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday emphasised the importance of preventive and promotive healthcare in building a healthy and fit India.

1 min

Erstwhile chums' fake wrestling

A surge in underworld activities has left the NPP government red-faced, but it has eclipsed all other issues that remain unsolved.

2 mins

Austria's Gamble

President Donald Trump's first address to the US Congress in his second term was not just a policy statement – it was a declaration of dominance.

4 mins

Metaphorical Slaps

We can't ignore that we all at some point or other felt the string of metaphorical slaps from this society itself — being dismissed in meetings, having our ideas appropriated by male colleagues, being labeled 'too aggressive' for merely speaking up. The hierarchy is clear: men lead, and women follow. If we resist, we are not just questioned — we are cast aside

5 mins

Dissecting a diplomatic disaster

The heated exchange in the White House on February 28 between US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shocked the world.

4 mins

Trump Must Be Isolated

After the public spat that President Donald Trump had with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, a few facts emerge.

3 mins

EU leaders open emergency summit on defence and Ukraine aid

Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks Thursday in a bid to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be properly protected.

1 min

Trudeau not willing to lift Canada's retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves some tariffs on Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is unwilling to lift Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump leaves any American tariffs on Canada, a senior government official told agencies on Wednesday.

1 min

UN: Women's rights under attack thirty years after equality blueprint

Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women's and girls' rights are under attack and gender discrimination remains deeply embedded in economies and societies.

1 min

New Zealand's top diplomat in London fired over Trump remarks

New Zealand's most senior envoy to the United Kingdom has lost his job over remarks he made about American President Donald Trump at an event in London this week, New Zealand's foreign minister said Thursday.

1 min

Denmark Rejects Trump's Renewed Push for Greenland to Join USA

Denmark has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump's renewed push for Greenland to join the USA, following his remarks during a joint session of Congress two days ago.

1 min

Trump Issues 'Last Warning' to Hamas to Release Hostages

'Only sick and twisted people keep bodies,' Trump said, urging Hamas to release remaining hostages

2 mins

South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, injuring eight people

Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the American military on Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.

1 min

Hong Kong court overturns convictions of three former organisers of Tiananmen vigils

Hong Kong's top court on Thursday overturned the convictions of three former organisers of an annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown over their refusal to provide information to police, marking a rare victory for the city's pro-democracy activists.

1 min

China's Premier and the American President: Two leaders, two visions

Their words came just an hour apart this week — two major speeches by two of the world's most powerful leaders, delivered on opposite sides of the planet.

2 mins

Philippine defence chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea

The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday, following confrontations between Chinese aircraft and those of his country, Australia and the United States.

1 min

RBI asks fintech firms and digital payment companies to ensure responsible innovation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra asked fintech firms and digital payment companies to ensure responsible innovation and better compliance.

1 min

From breaking glass ceilings, borrowing loans to monitoring & maintaining credit health-women prove their mettle

With yet another Women's Day fast approaching, it's time to consider some women-related statistics and figure out if these numbers reflect any interesting trend, when it comes to women empowerment.

2 mins

FinMin Launches New Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with the Minister of State, Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, launched the New Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs on Thursday.

1 min

Vikram Solar to set up 1GWh integrated solid-state cell and battery manufacturing facility

Vikram Solar, one of India's largest solar photo-voltaic (PV) module manufacturing company in India, has lined up an ambitious plan to set up a 1GWh fully integrated Solid-state Cell and Battery manufacturing facility with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology.

1 min

Tesla Signs 5-Year Lease for First Mumbai Showroom

Elon Musk-owned Tesla has signed a five-year lease for a 4003 square feet showroom in the Maker Maxity building, on the ground floor of 2 North Avenue, at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), for Rs 23.38 crore, according to registration documents provided by Propstack, a real estate data analytics firm.

1 min

Ola Electric Becomes First Two-Wheeler EV Maker in India to Receive PLI Incentive

Ola Electric has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first two-wheeler automotive electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India to receive incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automotive and Auto Component (PLI-Auto Scheme).

1 min

Market extends gain; Nifty 50 above 22,500

The BSE Midcap index rose 0.6 percent and smallcap index added 1.6 percent

2 mins

Ayodhya goes digital: 'AyodhYatra' app launched for virtual pilgrimage

In a step towards blending tradition with technology, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA), in association with 1 Play Group, has launched the AyodhYatra app —bringing Ayodhya's spiritual essence to devotees worldwide.

1 min

Woman's body with 10 nails hammered into feet found in Bihar's Nalanda

The body of a woman with 10 nails hammered into her feet was found in Bihar's Nalanda district on Thursday.

1 min

Mizoram MP Invites Myanmar's Chin Rebels to Join India, Citing Shared Ethnic Ties

In a move that could have significant diplomatic repercussions, Mizoram's Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena (photo) has invited Myanmar's Chinland Council to consider joining India, citing Myanmar's political instability and the deep ethnic ties between the Chin and Mizo communities.

1 min

President Murmu to lead international Women's Day celebration in India

The Government of India will commemorate International Women's Day on 8 March, with a celebration led by President Droupadi Murmu.

1 min

Judicial Panel Blames UP Police, Organizers for Hathras Stampede

The 1,670-page report was tabled in the state legislature on Wednesday

1 min

Social fencing: An effort to preserve forests, wildlife

Many of us believe that the life we live today is modern and more advanced than ever.

4 mins

A holistic guide to prevent spring allergies

The season of spring brings the much-awaited change after the long winter season.

4 mins

Initiative to treat spinal deformities

A spinal deformity conference was held under the umbrella of the Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital (JIMSH) in collaboration with the 'Operation Straight Spine' trust on 3 March to celebrate the successful completion of 12 pediatric scoliosis surgeries this year and to announce their spine workshop, which is being held from 3-8 March.

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Mumbai Meet Kerala With Playoffs In Sight

With just a point between them and the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs, former champions Mumbai City FC will aim to go all out for a victory when they play Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday.

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'Chintan Shivir' to decide on roadmap for 2028 Olympics

A two-day crucial meeting of sports ministers of all states and senior officials is beginning here on Friday to prepare India's roadmap for the 2028 Olympics.

1 min

Ten-man Barcelona Beat Benfica; Liverpool, Inter, Bayern Also Win

Spanish giants boosted by excellent form of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny in first leg of Champions League last-16 tie

2 mins

Bavuma hopes Proteas will learn from CT2025 semis heartbreak

Dejected after another promising tournament ends with the team falling agonisingly short of glory, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma didn't shy away from revealing how his side will learn from their mistakes in the second semifinal against New Zealand at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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