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Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana passes away at 49:
New Delhi: Indian shooting great Jaspal Rana, a multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 49.
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June 13, 2026
The Statesman
India summons US diplomat again over attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers
For the second time in three days, India on Friday summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge a strong protest against continuing attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, which recently claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers.
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June 13, 2026
The Statesman
CM: Focus on ‘trident’ strategy for reviving Bengal’s industry
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday unveiled an ambitious ‘trident-shaped’ strategy for reviving industry in the state.
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June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
What options remain for TMC chieftain Mamata Banerjee?
For nearly three decades, Mamata Banerjee has built her political identity around a simple proposition, that Trinamul Congress is the real Congress in Bengal and that she represents the trinamul or grassroot level Congress worker.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Hours after saying peace deal soon, Trump accuses Iran of mischaracterising its terms
Hours after he claimed that a draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, as well as to extend the current ceasefire for 60 days, will be signed soon, US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected Iran state media's characterisation of the proposed agreement, saying the version outlined was not what has been negotiated.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Unmasking a Legend Through Poonam Dhillon's Lens
Poonam Dhillon who had the rare privilege of being directed in two Hindi films by the late Great Bharathi Raja, recalls the man with much reverence and affection
5 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Police file case against Mamata Banerjee over her alleged inflammatory remarks
An FIR was lodged against Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Friday over her alleged inflammatory remarks during a political rally earlier this year, police sources said.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Govt to host Global Wind Day 2026 conference
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Friday that it will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on 15 June, 2026 in Goa under the theme \"Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration\".
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June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kolkata police set up SIT to probe fire at ZP office
Kolkata police on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the fire incident at the multi-storeyed office building of the South 24-Parganas Zilla Parishad on 10 June morning amid suspicion that the blaze was started to destroy data related to poachers.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88:
Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Railways to run additional Metro, local trains for WBCS aspirants
The Railways has announced additional services for the aspirants of West Bengal Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, to be held this Sunday.
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June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Cabinet Secy warns against bid to disrupt NEET re-exam
Reviewing the preparedness for the NEET re-examination with the Director General, National Testing Agency (NTA), Cabinet Secretary Dr. T V Somanathan on Friday warned that the full might and weight of the law will fall on any person trying in any manner to tamper with smooth conduct of the re-examination.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
A culture of excuses
What is needed is not another condolence ritual but a structural shift. Minimum safety standards must be enforced across cities. Fire audits, building inspections, sewage management, and pollution control cannot remain optional. Codes exist but enforcement falters. Accountability must be decentralised, responsibility must be visible at every level, and excuses must be eliminated
5 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India begin 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap with Afghanistan series
India’s long-term planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup begins with the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting in Dharamsala on Saturday.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SEBI reviews short-selling framework
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday outlined a roadmap to further deepen India's capital markets, announcing plans to review the short-selling and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) framework, introduce bond index derivatives and issue guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
EAM calls out West’s ‘double standards’ on oil purchases
Without directly attacking the United States, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly defended India’s sovereign energy purchases, saying New Delhi's strategic procurement of Russian crude oil since 2022 was actually aligned with explicit requests from Washington to stabilise global markets and prevent a phenomenal surge in global prices.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sensex gains over 1,600 points, ₹9.71 lakh crore added in mcap
Indian stock markets on Friday ended with strong buying as Nifty climbed above the 23,600 and the Sensex gained over 1,600 points.
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June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Jairam Ramesh accuses Amit Shah of targeting Opposition in pursuit of two-thirds majority
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to secure a two-thirds majority for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Lok Sabha by all means ahead of the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that the ruling establishment was seeking to weaken Opposition parties to achieve its political objectives.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mahua, Saugata target Trinamul rebels amid defection buzz
Amid continuing speculation over internal dissent and possible defections within the Trinamul Congress (TMC), senior party leaders on Friday mounted a strong defence of the organisation, with MPs Mahua Moitra (photo right) and Saugata Roy (photo far right) launching sharp attacks on rebel legislators and parliamentarians reportedly exploring political alternatives.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Coaching void haunts Brazil as five-time champs embark on another WC campaign
Since their last World Cup triumph in 2002, Brazil — five-time world champions — have been eliminated from the tournament by five different European sides: France in 2006, the Netherlands in 2010, Germany in 2014, Belgium in 2018, and Croatia in 2022.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
MSME loan growth slows as global uncertainty weighs on credit demand
Amid increasing global uncertainty, credit growth in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector has started showing signs of moderation, with loan growth declining to 13 per cent year-on-year in April 2026 from 20 per cent in December 2025, according to a report by IIFL Capital.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished 16-year career midway through the team's ongoing three-Test series against England.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Brazil's 1970 FIFA WC winner Brito passes away at 86
Brito, a center back on Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India's retail inflation for May accelerates to 3.93 pc
India’s retail inflation for the month of May accelerated to 3.93 per cent breaching the 4 per cent mark for the first time in five months. The headline consumer price inflation rising steadily from 2.74 per cent in January.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Demanding proof
For much of the past two years, investors appeared willing to suspend disbelief. Artificial intelligence was not merely a promising technology; it became the foundation of a market narrative that seemed capable of overcoming geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and slowing growth.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Three reforms that can change India
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 4,399 days in office, India stands at a defining moment in its modern history.
4 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tata Motors to increase prices of passenger vehicle from 1 July
The prices of Tata cars are set to be expensive as the Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd is set to increase prices of its passenger vehicle portfolio, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs) by up to 1.5 per cent from 1 July.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana passes away at 49
Indian shooting great Jaspal Rana, a multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 49.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Shatrughan Sinha reiterates he's not abandoning Mamata Banerjee
Amid the speculation of which MP is siding with the separatist Trinamul Congress bloc and who is with party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, Asansol MP Shatrughan Sinha, has finally broken his silence and reaffirmed his association with Mamata Banerjee.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Centre signs MoU with Assam, Nagaland to boost hydrocarbon exploration in north-east
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the governments of Assam and Nagaland to accelerate domestic exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons in the Northeast region.
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