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Holder’s fielding heroics carry GT to victory vs RCB
Jason Holder produced the defining moment of IPL 2026's 42nd match with a stunning boundary-line catch that sparked controversy, shifted momentum, and ultimately set up Gujarat Titans’ four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Election schedule released for Panchayat Raj Institution elections in Solan
District Election Officer (Panchayat)-cum Deputy Commissioner, Solan, Manmohan Sharma today released the election schedule for the Panchayati Raj Institution elections in Solan, Kandaghat, Kunihar, and Dharampur blocks in accordance with directions of the state election commission.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
No bail for key accused in Zubeen Garg death case
A fast-track court on Thursday rejected the bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a festival organiser and key accused in the death probe of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg, marking a setback for the defence.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
US blockade is squeezing Iran’s oil industry
Evenas Iran squeezes world energy supplies with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, its own oil industry is increasingly being threatened by an American blockade.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
NiT launches state-of-the-art Apple AI innovation centre
Narula Institute of Technology (NiT), a JIS Group educational initiative, has launched the “Apple AI Innovation Centre,” a next-generation facility designed to foster cutting-edge research, innovation, and advanced learning in artificial intelligence.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Gadkari bets on infra push to cut logistics cost to 9pc
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday presented the 57th National Awards for Export Excellence, lauding India’s engineering exporters for their resilience and reaffirming the government's push towards infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability toboost global competitiveness.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
SCrefuses to hear AIIMS plea against terminating30-week-old pregnancyofa minorgirl, urges rethinkonabortionlaw
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a curative petition filed by AIIMS, Delhi, against its earlier direction permitting termination of a more than 30-week pregnancy of a 15-year-old rape survivor, making it clear that the final decision must rest with the minor and her parents, not the medical institution.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
IPPB launches zero-balance account for women SHGs
India Post Payments Bank announced the launch of a dedicated Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account, aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and empowering women-led SHGs across rural India with the facility of zero balance, zero charges account to ensure affordability.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Adrija Basu from Bandel achieves 99.5pc in ISC examination
Adrija Basu of Bandel has achieved unprecedented success in the ISC (Class 12) examination, scoring an outstanding 99.5 per cent in the arts stream.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
22 constituencies in second phase saw 95 per cent polling: ECI data
In an unprecedented polling surge, 22 constituencies recorded polling percentages of above 95 per cent in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, with Minakhan in North 24-Parganas emerging as the highest at a remarkable 97.77 per cent.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Union minister Kiren Rijiju in Sikkim to review developmental works, hold meetings in Mangan
Union minister for parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju arrived in Sikkim on Thursday on an official visit focused on reviewing developmental initiatives and participating in a series of official engagements in Mangan district.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy demands details of proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire following Trump-Putin talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday demanded the details of Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Priced Prudence
When regulators move early, markets often complain.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mizoram: 43 HPC(D) militants lay down arms in major peace breakthrough
Seventeen days after signing a bilateral agreement with the Mizoram government, 43 cadres of the Hmar Peoples’ Convention (Democratic) (Lalhmingthanga Sanate faction) formally returned to the mainstream on Thursday, laying down their arms and embracing a peaceful way of life.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
440 drug peddlers arrested, 350 FIRs registered as J&K intensifies crackdown says LG Sinha
Seeking support of the civil society in eradicating the drug menace, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that 350 FIRs have been registered and 440 drug traffickers arrested so far during the first 20 days of the anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
‘Swasth Haryana’ is the foundation of Viksit Haryana: CM Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, calling ‘Swasth Haryana’ the foundation of Viksit Haryana, emphasised that strengthening public healthcare remains a top priority of the state government.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
TMC fears tampering with ballot boxes, sits on dharna
All strongrooms containing polled EVMs are safely secured, say ECI officials, reject TMC allegations:
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
India, Italy deepen maritime cooperation with focus on advanced ship design, green propulsion
The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from M/s Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, in the national capital today.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
The Hormuz naval blockade and strategic implications for Indonesia
The United States’ enforcement of a naval blockade on April 13, restricting all maritime traffic entering or departing Iranian ports, marks a significant escalation in the effort to pressure Tehran amid the widening conflict in the Persian Gulfand the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Darjeeling MP seeks probe into alleged irregularities in Bharat Dal scheme
Acomplaintalleging possible irregularities in the implementation of the Bharat Dalschemein the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) region has been taken up by Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, who has written to Union minister Prahlad Joshi seeking a detailed inquiry.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tourism push in Sikkim after PM Modi's visit
A meeting to deliberate on the promotion of tourism in Sikkim in the aftermath of the visit of Narendra Modi was convened at the tourism and civil aviation department on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
HP: Over 15 candidates file nominations on Day 2 for Kangra Municipal Council polls
The nomination process for the Municipal Council elections in Kangra has gathered momentum, with 17 candidates filing their nomination papers on the second day, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kangra Ishant Jaswal said on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
US Supreme Court ruling on VRA will reshape American politics
The US Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday handed Republicans their biggest victory yet in the perpetual battle to control the House of Representatives and statehouses across the country — but it may have come too late to have much of an effect on this year’s midterm elections.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Not out! Will go back and assess what we can do: Pollard hopeful of MI's turnaround
Mumbai Indians may be struggling in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, but batting coach Kieron Pollard madeit clear that the five-time champions have not given up yet.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Tafari scores in stoppage time, LAFC beat Toluca 2-1 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup SF
Nkosi Tafari headed in Son Heung-Min’s free kick in second-half stoppage time and LAFC beat Toluca FC 2-1 on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in first leg of Champions League semifinals
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal exchanged penalties in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, a gritty encounter with plenty of intensity from start to finish even if it lacked the fireworks of a nine-goal thriller in Paris.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
MP CM conducts surprise inspection of wheat procurement centre
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of a wheat procurement centre located at Katargaon in Mandleshwar tehsil of Khargone district.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
Old structure, heavy rains caused collapse, says Karnataka DyCM
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday dismissed allegations of official negligence in the wall collapse at a Bengaluru hospital that claimed seven lives amid heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman
BJP confident of victory in Bengal: Sukanta Majumdar
Union Minister and West Bengal former BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar today expressed unwavering confidence of a saffron surge, dismissing exit poll scepticism in favour of \"ground realities”.
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May 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
AAPquestions ED's stance on I-PAC founder's bail after West Bengal polls
AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said that the Enforcement Directorate’s decision not to oppose bail for the founder of Indian Political Action Committee soon after the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly elections raises questions about the timing of investigative actions.
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