The Statesman Kolkata - December 02, 2024

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December 02, 2024

PM expresses concern over threats posed by digital fraud, cyber crime

Expressing concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber crimes and AI technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon police to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India's double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India'.

1 min

Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maha CM

'All three allies of the Mahayuti have a good understanding,' he said

2 mins

After successful stint at BCCI, Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chair

Jay Shah embarked on a new role in his career as a cricket administrator after taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a successful stint as BCCI secretary, a position he took up after the shake-up of the Indian board on the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha committee.

2 mins

Cyclone Fengal spares Chennai, wreaks havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram

Cyclone Fengal which spared Chennai, wreaked havoc in Puducherry and its neighbourhood as well as Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu.

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Arvind Kejriwal rules out alliance with any other party in Delhi Assembly polls

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday ruled out alliance with any party for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections that are likely to take place early next year.

1 min

Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by US Prez-elect Trump

If confirmed by the US Senate, which is mandatory, Mr Patel will be the first Indian-American to lead America's top investigative agency and also the first South Asian.

1 min

West Burdwan district magistrate orders probe into illegal water connections in the district's industrial belt

The District Magistrate of West Burdwan, S. Ponnambalam, has ordered an investigation into the discovery of numerous illegal water connections tapping into the main lines of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, primarily in the district's industrial belt.

1 min

Won't support Congress in 'disrupting' Parliament: TMC

Our stand is very clear, we will give priority to issues of Bengal first: Abhishek Banerjee

2 mins

Permanent municipal staff of Champdany Municipality go unpaid for three months

The Champdany Municipality faces unique challenges that set it apart from other municipalities in the district.

1 min

Christmas celebration to mark ten-day festival upholding Serampore's rich heritage

The Serampore Municipality and the Serampore Hotel Business Fraternity have joined forces to organise a ten-day festival during the ongoing Christmas celebration.

1 min

AIBOC warns of nationwide bank strike over key demands

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Rupam Roy announced today that they would go on an all-India bank strike if the Central government fails to address their key demands.

1 min

Operation Satark: Seizure of illegal liquor by RPF at Jasidih station of Asansol Division

Under Operation SATARK, RPF personnel of Asansol Division seized a significant quantity of illegal liquor during train escort duty.

1 min

Bio-seals not going to be very effective in curbing air pollution in Durgapur: Scientists

PM10, or particulate matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less, the key air pollutant in the Durgapur industrial zone, cannot travel long distances, and bio-seals along the Jharkhand border will not be very effective, according to senior environmental scientists and engineers.

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SBI Celebrates 'World Aids Day' With blood donation Camp in Durgapur

Today, SBISA (State Bank of India Staff Association) and SBIPA (State Bank of India Pensioners' Association) organized a mega blood donation camp in association with the Durgapur Sub Divisional Volunteers Blood Donors Association to raise awareness and celebrate World AIDS Day at the administrative office in Durgapur.

1 min

TMC leader accused of extortion and murder

A tragic incident has unfolded in Raghunathganj 2 Block, where a man named Atabur Rahman, a resident of Mithipur Gram Panchayat, succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by a Trinamul Congress leader, Mithun Sheikh.

1 min

West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo kicks off in Krishnagar

The West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo 2023 commenced on Saturday at the Krishnagar Government College Ground, showcasing the artistry of 1,100 artisans from across the state.

1 min

Eastern Railway mechanizes laundry operations

Eastern Railway has mechanized its laundry operations at six locations: Tikiapara, Sealdah, Chitpur, Asansol, Malda, and Bhagalpur.

1 min

Indian passengers attacked on bus in Bangladesh, flights between the two countries decline

A group of Indian passengers travelling from Tripura to Kolkata on a Shyamoli Paribahan bus were subjected to a terrifying ordeal when their bus was attacked in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.

1 min

Union Minister expresses concern over ISKCON monks' arrests; Indian tourists in Bangladesh attacked

Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, and BJP state president, Sukanta Majumdar, has written to the Bangladesh government demanding the immediate release of Chinmoy Krishna Das, Swami Chinmoyananda, and two of his aides.

1 min

Aparajita Bill: Trinamul Mahila Congress Stages Demonstrations

The Bill proposes stringent action against the accused in rape and rape-murder cases

1 min

Kolkata's yellow taxicabs stare at extinction

After trams, another of the city's iconic forms of transport is staring at extinction.

1 min

Potato prices in Bengal retail markets likely to rise as traders threaten strike

The price of potatoes, which is already high in the retail markets of West Bengal, might rise further in the coming week following the decision of the traders association to go for a strike if the ongoing impasse over the state government's ban on the export of these vegetables to other states is not resolved.

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New Waqf Board to be constituted soon, says Andhra Pradesh govt

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday clarified that the State Waqf Board was dissolved due to certain concerns and that a new Board will be constituted at the earliest.

1 min

Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana

Seven Maoists were killed in a major exchange of fire with police in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday.

1 min

Telangana to implement Rythu Bharosa after Sankranthi: Revanth Reddy

The Congress government in Telangana will implement a key promise with the implementation of the Rythu Bharosa scheme after Sankranthi, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Sunday.

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Price of commercial LPG hiked by ₹16.5

The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, was hiked by 1.45% and rates of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants increased by Rs 16.5 per 19-kg cylinder on Sunday in the monthly revision done in line with international oil price trends.

1 min

MVA faces existential crisis, Mahayuti betting big on consolidation

The Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP hit the jackpot while the Maha Vikas Aghadi consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena UBT and NCP-SP faced a shocking drubbing in the Assembly elections.

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Kerala Congress-Mani not to realign with UDF: Stephen George

Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M) General Secretary Stephen George on Sunday ruled out his party rejoining the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).

1 min

After the downpour, political slugfest in TN between DMK and AIADMK

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin was dismissive of his predecessor and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), who picked holes in the state government's handling of the cyclone and the heavy rains, particularly in Chennai

2 mins

Seema Praharis: PM leads the nation in greeting BSF on its 60th Raising Day

Lauding the Border Security Force (BSF) for standing as a critical line of defence and embodying courage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the frontal force on their 60th Raising Day.

1 min

IFFI 2024 sees a 12 pc increase in participation

The 2024 edition of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa saw a participation of 11,332 delegates, marking a 12 per cent increase as compared to IFFI 2023, said the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

1 min

Mumbai Cyber Police register FIR against man claiming to hack EVMs

The Mumbai Cyber Police have registered an FIR against Syed Shuja, who is reportedly hiding in another country, for allegedly making claims to hack and tamper with the EVMs.

1 min

‘We are fighting for the spirit of our nation, soul of India’

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the Congress is now fighting against the force that is weakening the rights of the people, and handing over them to a few businessmen friends.

1 min

Rajasthan to have Anti-Conversion law

The proposal for legislating on this subject was approved by the state cabinet at its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma

1 min

PM Modi leaving no stone unturned to break unity of country: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is leaving no stone unturned to \"break\" the unity of the country.

1 min

Migrant Kashmiri woman will not lose migrant status after marrying non-migrant: J&K HC

J&K and Ladakh High Court observed that there will be no change in the migrant status of Kashmiri Pandit women if they marry non-migrants.

1 min

Nadda cautions youth against tattooing, flags HIV risks on World AIDS Day

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday cautioned people, especially the youth, against getting tattooed, emphasising that tattoos are known to pose the danger of acquiring HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

1 min

BJP central leadership not keen on political gains in Kerala, says former state chief Sandeep Warrier

Former firebrand leader of Kerala BJP Sandeep Warrier, who recently defected to Congress, has stated that state BJP president K Surendran is responsible for the current state of the party in the state.

1 min

Enforcement the key

An increasing number of arbitral awards are now being challenged, resulting in protracted enforcement proceedings. It is therefore essential for the parties, their counsel, and the arbitrators to focus on enforcement right from the start - from the drafting of the arbitration clause, through the arbitral proceeding that leads to the arbitral award, and during the enforcement proceedings

4 mins

Deterrence Unleashed

India's successful test of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine is a landmark event in its defense evolution, highlighting strides in indigenous capabilities and its commitment to a robust nuclear deterrence strategy.

2 mins

Tariff woes

The recent reiteration by President-elect Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China signals a potential shift in US trade and foreign policy.

2 mins

Perhaps an insight

'My grandmother was dying,\" said Evelyn.

3 mins

USA, Brazil have gained from ethanol blending

In the United States, the blending of ethanol into gasoline for use as an automotive fuel began in the 1970s due to high petroleum prices and growing health and environmental concerns over the use of lead in gasoline which created a need for a new source of \"octane\"

2 mins

Rajasthan to launch a Centre-state joint venture for metro rail projects

To give a boost to setting up and launching metro rail projects in Rajasthan, a new Centre-state joint venture company will be formed soon.

1 min

Sambhal: Judicial panel visits violence-hit areas

Panel member A K Jain said that the investigation would reach to the bottom of the incidents

2 mins

Electricity privatisation in Uttar Pradesh: Employees to go on strike on 6 December

Even as state power employees were on a warpath over privatisation of electricity distribution companies, the Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced a major change in the power administration with appointment of the chief secretary as chairman of the five new companies to be formed by disintegrating the Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal electricity distribution corporations.

1 min

'Disgusting, backward thinking': Congress hits out at RSS chief's population remarks

The Congress on Sunday slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remarks advocating an increase in fertility rates to ensure the \"survival of society.\"

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History cannot be nurtured by crediting a few: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that history cannot be nurtured by bestowing indulgent, sycophantic credit on a few, and added that it is imperative to present unvarnished historical accounts to ignite patriotic fervour for current and future generations.

1 min

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Congress on beef ban

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that he is ready to impose a statewide ban on beef if the Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah formally requests it in writing.

1 min

Ram temple chief priest demands govt's intervention in Bangladesh to save Hindus

Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das, has demanded that the Central government should intervene to protect the Hindus and monks in Bangladesh.

1 min

UN halts aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing after looting, blames the crisis on Israel

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys.

1 min

Zelenskyy: NATO Offer Could End War's 'Hot Stage'

'You can't give an invitation to just one part of a country,' Zelenskyy said

2 mins

Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo

The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements Sunday to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.

1 min

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but will it get to everyone who needs it?

It's been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.

2 mins

Social Democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election

Voters in Iceland appeared to have rejected incumbent parties in a parliamentary election, partial results showed Sunday, with a center-left party leading the contest in the North Atlantic island nation.

1 min

Putin Signs Off Record Russian Defense Spending As Top EU Officials Visit Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.

1 min

Foreign investors pull out $ 2.56 billion from Indian equity market in November

The foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,612 crore (USD 2.56 billion) from the Indian equity market in November, data by the National Securities Depository Limited said.

1 min

GST collection for November spikes by 8.5 pc at ₹1.82 lakh cr

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for the month of November stood at Rs 1,82,269 crore, marking an 8.5 per cent increase on a yearly basis, the government data said.

1 min

Market valuation of 9 of top 10 most valued firms surges to over ₹2.29 lakh crore

Last week, the combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 most valued firms surged to Rs 2,29,589.86 crore.

1 min

Coal production marks 7.20 per cent growth YoY in November

In November, the Ministry of Coal achieved a remarkable milestone with overall coal production reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) (Provisional), marking a 7.20% growth year-on-year.

1 min

Market outlook: RBI MPC, PMI and global economic data key factors for next week

Last week, Nifty increased by 223 points or 0.94 per cent to close at 24,131 and Sensex increased by 685 points or 0.87 per cent to close at 79,802.

1 min

RDB Primarc Techno Park acquires DLF Techpark-1 for ₹638 cr

RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP, an affiliate of Primarc & RDB Group, executed definitive agreements to purchase the business undertaking of DLF Techpark-1 from DLF Infocity Developers (Kolkata) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd, for an aggregate consideration of nearly Rs. 638 (six hundred thirty-eight) crore on a slump sale basis.

1 min

‘Motorsports landscape in India is still growing, and funding is a big challenge'

She had to defy conservative norms and overcome significant backlash to pursue her dreams.

7 mins

India's strategic challenges in Tripura

It is truly unfortunate that even nearly eight decades after India emerged as a sovereign democratic nation with the eclipse of British imperialism after the Second World War, the terms like mainland India and north-east exist till date.

5 mins

NDA wins in NE by-elections amidst debates on premature polls

As the precedent prevails, by-elections in all eight legislative assembly constituencies of northeastern states were won by the ruling parties.

6 mins

Raimona's hidden treasure: The Chinese pangolin

In a groundbreaking discovery, conservationists and forest officials have documented the first photographic evidence of the elusive Chinese pangolin in Assam's Raimona National Park (RNP) in Guwahati.

2 mins

Jyoti Singh to lead 20-member Indian squad in Women's Junior Asia Cup

Hockey India on Sunday announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women's Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. The team will be led by captain Jyoti Singh, with Sakshi Rana serving as vice-captain.

1 min

Syed Modi India Int'l: Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought

India secure three crowns in total; Treesa-Gayatri bag women's doubles accolade

1 min

Jacob Bethell registers 2nd fastest fifty on Test debut in England's win over NZ

Young England all-rounder Jacob Bethell had a memorable outing against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Sunday, hitting a match-winning fifty and registering the second-fastest half-century on Test debut by any batter in the format.

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ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC, Mohammedan SC chase immediate answers to get their seasons back on course

Two teams in an immediate need of positive results will lock horns when Mohammedan SC and Jamshedpur FC meet each other at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Monday.

2 mins

Hockey India announces 20-member squad for Junior Asia Cup

Hockey India (HI) announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women's Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from 7th to 15th December 2024.

1 min

India lose to USA in first match of ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2024 in China

Team India suffered a 3-8 defeat against the United States in their opening match of the first stage of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2024 table tennis tournament in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, on Sunday.

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