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From file notings to fine literature
From file notings to fine literature

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but why professional civil servants take to writing, especially after their retirement, perhaps like no other group of professionals, requires some introspection.

Brute power of an imperial presidency
Brute power of an imperial presidency

United States President Donald Trump has agreed to delay punishing tariffs on all exports from Canada and Mexico, which resulted in a threat of retaliatory tariffs from Canada.

Deportation Drive

The deportation of illegal Indian migrants from the United States on a military aircraft marks a stark escalation in immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Deportation Drive
Neglected again

A nation’s strength is not just measured in its economic growth figures but in the quality of life it ensures for its people.

Neglected again
Statesman Talk
India
After budget push, apprehensions on uranium mining in Andhra’s Kurnool

Fresh demands have been raised for a resolution to be passed in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly by the N Chandrababu Naidu-led state government, stating in explicit and unambiguous terms that there will be no attempt to survey or explore uranium deposits in the Kappatralla Reserve Forest in Kurnool district.

After budget push, apprehensions on uranium mining in Andhra’s Kurnool
Cross-border drug trafficking network busted in Mizoram

In a crackdown on drug trafficking, Mizoram authorities have arrested three Myanmar nationals and an Assam resident for allegedly smuggling large quantities of banned narcotic substances, including methamphetamine tablets and heroin, in two separate operations.

Cross-border drug trafficking network busted in Mizoram
Latest from Bengal
Statesman Special
‘Four years of peace’

Promod Boro, once a prominent student leader, now serves as the chief executive member of the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC). From playing a key role in the signing of the historic Bodo Peace Accord to envisioning Bodoland as a hub of peace and development, Boro has been at the forefront of a transformative journey for the region.

‘Four years of peace’
‘Slowdown structural, not cyclical’

This is an exciting time for people as budgets always create a buzz, particularly around taxation, but there are broader aspects such as fiscal deficit management, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties. These are crucial for sustaining economic momentum and financial stability.

‘Slowdown structural, not cyclical’
World
France denounces Trump’s plans to take over Gaza Strip

France on Wednesday affirmed its opposition to any forced displacement of Gaza's Palestinian population, in the wake of remarks made by US President Donald Trump that he plans to take over the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere.

France denounces Trump’s plans to take over Gaza Strip
Business
EPFO crosses historic 5 crore claims settlement mark
EPFO crosses historic 5 crore claims settlement mark

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has achieved a historic milestone by crossing the 5 crore claims settlement mark for the first time in its history.

SBI posts Q3FY25 net profit of Rs 16,891 crore

The State Bank of India Ltd (SBI) has reported an 84% increase in net profit (Profit After Tax) at Rs 16,891 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Q3FY25) as compared to its net profit of Rs 9,164 crore in the year-ago period, according to a release issued here on Thursday.

SBI posts Q3FY25 net profit of Rs 16,891 crore
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Education
A book on Sister Nivedita’s letters published

A collection of Sister Nivedita's unpublished letters and writings in Bengali, titled Bhogini Nibeditar Aprakashito Potraboli ebong Ananyo Aprakashito Rochona was released at the Kolkata International Book Fair.

A book on Sister Nivedita’s letters published
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EPFO crosses historic 5 crore claims settlement mark

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has achieved a historic milestone by crossing the 5 crore claims settlement mark for the first time in its history.

A case of shocking medical negligence

On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir government suspended two doctors following their alleged medical negligence at a private hospital in north Kashmir's Sopore, where the uterus of a woman was removed instead of performing an ear surgery for which she was admitted!