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The Statesman Kolkata
Sing, Slivered Tongue: Not any other feminist diatribe
There is a tendency among readers to quickly categorize feminist works as a means of bludgeoning patriarchy.
4 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Ruling BJP MLA protests against own govt in MP
Ruling BJP MLA from Bhind in Madhya Pradesh, Narendra Singh Kushwaha, cornered his own government on Wednesday and sat on a dharna outside the official residence of the Bhind Collector along with several supporters and farmers, alleging a lack of fertilisers for their crops.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Melbourne man charged over synagogue arson linked to Iran:
A man charged with torching a Melbourne synagogue, in an antisemitic attack that Australia accuses Iran of directing, was remanded in custody when he appeared in court Wednesday.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
PM assures continued support to flood-hit J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured continued assistance to the people of Jammu and Kashmir when Chief Minister Omar Abdullah briefed him about the widespread damage in Jammu caused by the ongoing floods triggered by torrential rains that have hit the region.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Govt, private sector can keep tariff disruptions to minimum: FinMin
While near-term risks to economic activity, principally exports and capital formation remain due to tariff-related uncertainties, the government and the private sector, acting in tandem and concert, can keep the disruptions to a minimum, the Finance Ministry's 'Monthly Economic Review' said on Wednesday.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Congress slams Modi govt over US tariffs, calls it 'foreign policy disaster'
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Wednesday strongly criticised the Modi government over the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods, calling it a \"foreign policy disaster\".
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
BSF School Hosts Decoration Ceremony
The BSF Higher Secondary Residential School, Kadamtala, held its decoration ceremony on Wednesday, marking the formal appointment of new student leaders.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Chugh Slams Punjab CM
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership, accusing them of abandoning the flood-hit people of Punjab while treating the state as a \"luxury colony\" for their Delhi bosses.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Road-rail links snapped, scores trapped as T'gana faces rain havoc
Overnight incessant rains battered Telangana, particularly Kamareddy and Medak districts, causing massive flooding leaving scores trapped by overflowing water bodies and disrupting road and rail traffic.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
High-level teams in Serampore following rise in dengue cases
The high rise in dengue positive cases at Serampore's Mahesh area is causing considerable concern for both the residents as well as the local civic authorities.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Mamata hails Koyel Bar for record-breaking win at Commonwealth Championships
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday congratulated young weightlifter from Howrah, Koyel Bar, who broke youth world records at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Ahmedabad.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Delhi hopes US will review 25 pc additional tariff, to meet exporters
India is hopeful that the United States will reconsider the additional 25 per cent tariff it imposed on Indian goods as a penalty for India's Russian oil purchases.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Poverty Level Rises in Pakistan as Military Corners Funds
The increasing stranglehold of the military Generals on Pakistan's economy is diverting the country's resources for defence expenditure amid rising poverty and unemployment levels in the country.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Coco Gauff battles to win in first US Open match with new serve coach
Coco Gauff's first match since enlisting someone to help with her shaky serving got off to a rocky start at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night. She double-faulted in the very first game—and a total of 10 times. She got broken in that game, too—and a total of six times.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
UP Congress slams Yogi govt over Israel job placements
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the state government over its recently organised Rojgar Mahakumbh (employment fair), accusing it of endangering the lives of unemployed youth by allegedly offering them jobs in conflict-ridden regions like Israel.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
US Open: Marta Kostyuk cruises past Katie Boulter; Mirra Andreeva reaches Round 2
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Mirra Andreeva cruised to a first-round victory while 12th seed Elina Svitolina was knocked out in the opening round of women's singles in the US Open here on Tuesday.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Police allows one day protest but Jarange-Patil insists on an indefinite agitation in Mumbai
The Jalna district police have set terms and conditions for Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to hold a protest at Azad Maidan on Friday, 29 August.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Baguiati Puja showcases Ganesha's protective side through Op Sindoor theme
The Executive Palace Apartment Owners' Association on VIP Road, Baguiati, mixed devotion with patriotism as its Ganesh Chaturthi theme—\"Veer Ganesha — Raksha ke Devta\".
1 min |
August 28, 2025
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Omar asks why Vaishno Devi yatra continued despite weather alert
As a landslide triggered by incessant rains claimed 34 lives of Vaishno Devi pilgrims, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the authorities for permitting the yatra to continue despite a high-scale alert of adverse weather conditions.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
First engineering college in Darjeeling inaugurated at Takdah
THE COLLEGE WILL BOOST TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN THE DARJEELING HILLS, CUTTING DEPENDENCE ON OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS AND CREATING LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
CDS seeks jointness, pledges to address inter-service issues
As the curtains were drawn on the first edition of Ran Samwad 2025, the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, in his closing remarks, stressed that any \"dissonance\" amongst the services will be resolved with the best interest of the nation in mind.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Whistleblower: DOGE put 300M Social Security records at risk
More than 300 million Americans' Social Security data was put at risk after Department of Government Efficiency officials uploaded sensitive information to a cloud account not subject to oversight, according to a whistleblower disclosure submitted to the special counsel's office Tuesday.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Govt should provide special relief and protection shield to save ODOP products of UP: Akhilesh
With the steep 50 per cent American tariffs on Indian goods exports kicking in from Wednesday, Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that the government provide a special relief and protection shield to save the products coming under one district, one product (ODOP).
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Shubhankar Sharma joins global starcast at DP World India C'ship:
Two-time Tour winner Shubhankar Sharma will lead the home charge when he joins global stars Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood at the USD 4 million DP World India Championship.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Skin cancer is real: Michael Clarke issues reminder after latest health scare
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has revealed he has had another skin cancer removed, using social media to encourage fans to prioritise regular check-ups.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
CCI Clears Adani's Bid for Jaiprakash Associates; Nod Also for PSA India, Multiples PE Deals
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its green signal to three significant transactions, including the proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) by the Adani Group, which is being seen as a landmark insolvency-driven takeover.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
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TN chief minister Stalin amplifies vote theft charge at Bihar rally
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin intensified the Opposition's \"vote chori\" (vote theft) allegations against the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP as he joined the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Wednesday.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
New joint doctrines rolled out to boost tri-service synergy
THESE DOCTRINES LAY DOWN THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES, OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS AND INTEROPERABILITY FRAMEWORKS FOR CONDUCT OF SPECIAL FORCES MISSIONS AND AIRBORNE OPERATIONS.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
GST Authorities Detect ₹104 Crore Tax Evasion in Tobacco Products in Q1
GST authorities have uncovered 61 cases of illicit tobacco products, including cigarettes and pan masala, involving unpaid taxes worth Rs 104.38 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26), government data showed.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
DNA test identifies girl's body, mother claims murder
The highly-decomposed body of an unknown female, found next to a canal in Nanoor over a month ago, has been identified with the help of DNA testing.
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