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The Statesman Kolkata
BJP gears up for PM Modi's 12 April rally in Siliguri
With electioneering gaining momentum, the BJP has stepped up preparations in North Bengal ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed public meeting in Siliguri on 12 April.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
CM slams Oppn, alleges BJP, CPI-M nexus in polls
In a politically charged contest marked by personal attacks and shifting equations, Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday adopted a restrained tone while campaigning for party candidate Tirthankar Ghosh in Panihati, even as she sharpened her attack on the BJP and alleged a tacit understanding between the saffron party and the CPI-M.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Civic issues top priority list for Behala Paschim voters
Behala Paschim, a key Assembly constituency in South Kolkata, continues to face a mix of longstanding civic issues and political transition.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Of teary-eyed goodbyes
Has connection replaced closeness, or merely simulated it? The notifications keep flowing, but something in the texture of relationships has changed. We know more about each other's lives-the holidays, the promotions, the new kitchen tiles and feel, perhaps, less. The mystery that once made a reunion electric has been replaced by the tepid familiarity of a continuous feed. When you already know what someone had for breakfast, the surprise of seeing them in personis somewhat diminished
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Veteran Congress leader Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury passes away amid poll frenzy in Malda
At a time when the Assembly election campaign has reached its peak, a sense of grief prevails in Malda district following the demise of veteran Congress leader and former MP from South Malda, Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury (photo).
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Ceasefire teeters as Israel pounds Beirut, Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel's intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether negotiators can find common ground on a range of other differences.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
PM Modi vows end to 'mafiaraj', corruption in Bengal after 4 May
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that practices such as 'cut money', coal pilferage and the alleged 'mafia raj' would come to an end in West Bengal after 4 May, adding that individual cases would be dealt with separately.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Dhanajay Munde's wife Karuna to face Sunetra Pawar
The Congress withdrew its candidate against Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar on Thursday after hectic appeals made by top NCP leaders and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to allow an unopposed byelection from Baramati assembly constituency.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Middle East conflict has no quick or easy answers, only hard choices
There is a familiar rhythm to the wars that the United States starts: aburst of declaratory confidence, a promise of swift resolution and then the slow intrusion of reality.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
'Khela Hobesloganreflects politics, not sports'
North Bengal is poised to emerge as a hub for sports and youth excellence, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said while addressing a Sports Club Meeting in Malda Town on Thursday, even as he launched a sharp attack on the Trinamul Congress over its popular slogan “Khela Hobe.”
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
FormerTMC panchayat pradhan files nominationas Independent
In an unexpected move, former Kanaipur panchayat pradhan and veteran Trinamul Congress leader Acchalal Yadav on filed his Wednesday nomination as an Independent candidate from the Uttarpara Assembly constituency at Serampore.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
ED raids on Merlin continue, political links under scanner
As the Enforcement Directorate continued its raids on Merlin group chairman Sushil Mohta's office and home and that of his son Saket Mohta today, officials close to the investigation told The Statesman that documents and digital devices including mobile phones had been seized from the company and its officials, and that questionable links to politicians and bureaucrats were under the scanner.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Assembly elections: Assam, Kerala, Puducherry record high voting—who should celebrate?
Till late afternoon on Thursday, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry continued their robust turnout trend, with political pundits beginning to debate who would benefit from high voting percentages in the two states and one Union Territory—the ruling side or its challengers.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Crisis Politics
When a global conflict intrudes into domestic politics, governments face a delicate balancing act: managing real economic risks while shaping public perception of responsibility.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Faith Boundaries
The Supreme Court is once again confronting a question it has never fully resolved: where does faith end and the Constitution begin?
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Stalin on delimitation: Modi govt systematically eroding very foundation of Parliament
Continuing his tirade against the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, which threatens to reduce the number of seats for Tamil Nadu and other southern states, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Thursday slammed the exercise as being against the spirit of the Constitution and charged the Modi government with systematically eroding the very foundation of Parliament.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mukul's unbeaten 54 guides LSG to thrilling three-wicket win over KKR
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets in a nail-biting final-ball drama at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Put people first, rise above politics: Om Birla’s message to lawmakers
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged lawmakers to rise above personal and political interests and act with integrity to fulfil public aspirations, emphasising that elected representatives must convert electoral mandates into concrete outcomes that strengthen democratic governance.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
AC, fan, refrigerator industry to face US-Iran war heat
Amid the ongoing tensions in the West Asia, primarily led by the Iran War, the consumer durable industry is navigating a challenging period.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP candidate walks into TMC office, appeals for votes
DAS TOUCHED THE FEET OF LOCAL TMC PRESIDENT DHANANJAY PAL TO SEEK HIS BLESSINGS AND ASKED PARTY WORKERS FOR A CHANCE. TMC MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE JAMAR PARTY OFFICE FILMED THE ENTIRE EPISODE, WHICH SOON SPREAD ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Congress slams Centre's climate commitment over COP-2028 exit
The Congress on Thursday criticised the Centre following reports that India will no longer host the 2028 United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP), describing the move as indicative of the government's \"true commitment\" to global climate obligations.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Babbar Khalsa International terror module backed by ISI busted
STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE Chandigarh, 9 April
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Two Models Depict the Flow of Lipids and Proteins Through the Golgi Complex
Two models have been proposed to explain the movement of lipids and proteins from the cis-Golgi network (CGN) to the trans-Golgi network (TGN) via the medial cisternae of the Golgi complex.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3
On the third day of hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre reiterated before the Supreme Court that constitutional courts are not competent to adjudicate contentious issues arising from religious beliefs, practices and faith under Articles 25 and 26, especially when such questions intersect with Article 14 on equality.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Pro-Irangroups haveused Altotroll Trumpandtrytocontrol the war narrative
Pro-Iran groups have used artificial intelligence to create slick internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against the US and Israel and foster opposition to it.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India unfazed by nuclear threats: CDS General Chauhan
Declaring a decisive shift in India’s strategic posture, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday asserted that the country will not bow to nuclear blackmail and is prepared to continue conventional military operations even under a nuclear shadow.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Myanmar’s parliament approves cabinet mostly of former generals and holdovers
Myanmar’s parliament approved a cabinet Thursday that largely includes former generals and holdovers from the past military-led government under Min Aung Hlaing.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Pondy polls: Robot welcomes voters with roses at a polling booth in Raj Bhavan constituency
In a novel initiative to woo the electorate, all the voters entering the polling booth at the VOC school in Raj Bhavan constituency in Puducherry were received by a Robot by giving roses.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
ECI fresh directives on civic volunteers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a fresh letter to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal, directing that civic volunteers and Green (village) police be withdrawn from regular duties for five days, refrain from wearing uniforms, and not be issued command certificates (CCs).
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Beldanga: Development vs polarisation shapes 4-cornered contest
Beldanga in Murshidabad is heading into the 2026 Assembly elections amid a sharply altered political and social landscape, where development narratives are increasingly being overshadowed by religious polarisation.
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