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The Statesman
IAF choppers rescue people as T'gana reels under floods
North Telangana suffered heavy damages after unprecedented rain, particularly in Kamareddy and Medak districts, as police, NDRF and SDRF rescued and evacuated thousands of people.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman
BJP slams Opposition for 'politics of abuse' in Bihar Voter Adhikar Yatra
Launching a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the INDIA bloc over the kind of language being used in Bihar's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', the BJP on Thursday accused the Opposition of engaging in the \"politics of abuse\", adding that the people of the poll-bound state are watching and evaluating this type of language and will respond to it as well.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman
Stay alert: CM cautions citizens over planned SIR
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee today launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central government, labelling it the \"most selfish\" administration and accusing it of \"Himalayan incompetence\".
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman
Mayawati Mulls Mandatory Dress Code for BSP Workers
In a significant move aimed at reinvigorating the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s grassroots connect, party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is considering implementing a mandatory dress code for party workers—most notably, a blue gamchha (towel).
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman
ECI, CPI Discuss Electoral Reforms
The Election Commission of India, on Thursday, held a constructive interaction with a delegation from the Communist Party of India, led by its General Secretary, D Raja, the poll panel said in a statement.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman
Railway board chief Satish Kumar gets one-year extension
The Union government has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from 1 September 2025.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman
CBI makes breakthrough in banned drug trade: Chemist Association presidents arrested in UP
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made abreakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the illegal trade and cover-up involving the banned drug Codeine syrup.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Amphan-ravaged Anganwadi Centre lies in neglect
The Anganwadi centre at Khoyramari Char in Zirat gram panchayat, which was severely damaged during the cyclone Amphan, continues to stand as a stark reminder of the destruction left behind.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Jarange-Patil heads for Mumbai as Azad Maidan turned into fortress
Maratha reservation quota activist visited the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort on Thursday, and moved towards Mumbai along with a large number of Maratha supporters to launch his protest at Azad Maidan on Friday.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Jammu schools shut till 30 Aug due to bad weather
Keeping in view heavy rainfall, the authorities on Thursday ordered that all government and private schools across the Jammu division would remain shut till 30 August.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
India Assured of 26 Medals at Belt and Road Youth Boxing Gala
India's junior boys and girls stole the spotlight with a string of strong wins at the 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala — U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Myanmar peace unlikely without fair election
In a surprise move, on August 18, the Myanmar military junta, known as Tatmadaw, announced that it will hold the first phase of elections in December this year while lifting the state of emergency imposed since it took power.
4 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Bihar SIR: Only 4 days left for filing of claims and objections, reminds ECI
The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in Bihar Thursday announced that there are only four days left to file claims and objections for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
NHPC's green push extends to education in Darjeeling
NHPC director (personnel) Uttam Lal on Wednesday reaffirmed the corporation's commitment not only to green energy but also to the development of the communities around its projects.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
SSC to face consequences if a single 'tainted' candidate sits for exam: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the School Service Commission in West Bengal (WBSSC) for allowing \"ineligible candidates\" to appear in the recruitment examinations.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
16th Asian C'ship: Gurpreet, Amanpreet finish 1-2 in 25m Standard Pistol
Rio Olympian Gurpreet Singh led India to a 1-2 finish in the 25m Standard Pistol event with Amanpreet Singh winning the silver at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Thursday to swell India's medal tally to 82, including 44 golds, 20 silver and 18 bronze.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Centre extends cotton duty-free import till 31 Dec
A day after the imposition of Trump tariffs on Indian goods, the central government announced the extension of the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till 31st December 2025.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
AASU to launch statewide agitation from 4 Sept against 'unchecked influx' of migrants
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has announced a series of protest programmes across the state from September 4, intensifying its long-standing demand for the detection and expulsion of illegal migrants from Bangladesh.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
All-party meet passes resolution on 27% reservation for MP OBCs
Leaders of all major political parties in Madhya Pradesh unanimously passed an all-party resolution on Thursday, agreeing to provide 27 per cent reservation in state government jobs to the members of the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
IIP growth for July at 3.5 pc, led by manufacturing; was 1.5 pc in June
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth for July is 3.5 per cent compared to 1.5 per cent in June, data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Ram Mandir flag-hoisting preparations begin; top leaders expected to attend
The grand Ram temple is in the final stage of construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. Work on the temple's rampart and boundary wall has also begun.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Study: Climate change worsened Med wildfires
Climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercely, said a new study released Thursday.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Wood targets county return to prove fitness ahead of Ashes
England fast bowler Mark Wood is eyeing a county return next month as he looks to prove his fitness for the highly-anticipated Ashes series in Australia later this year.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Duleep Trophy: Manishi's three-wicket burst; ton-up Patidar, Malewar light up opening day
Left-arm spinner Manishi's (photo) three-wicket burst and a quickfire fifty from Ayush Badoni headlined the opening day of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy clash between East Zone and North Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
3,000 fish seedlings released in Damodar
Nearly 3,000 fish seedlings of the Rohu variety were released into the Damodar river today by a social welfare organisation aiming to scale up the river's ecosystem.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Bhagwat reasserts Hindu Rashtra vision
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday reaffirmed the Sangh's vision of India as a \"Hindu Rashtra\", framing the concept as culturally inclusive and spiritually rooted in the country.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
BU suspends exam abruptly, cites poor attendance
After the controversial Ganesha Puja held within the office complex, Burdwan University today abruptly suspended the semester examinations without prior notice.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Charm Diplomacy
In Washington, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faced his most delicate foreign policy test yet: navigating a first encounter with US President Donald Trump.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
FinMin: Trump tariffs' immediate impact limited, ripple effects a worry
With the steep 50 per cent American tariffs on Indian goods kicking in, the Union Finance Ministry has said the immediate impact on Indian exports may appear limited, but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy will pose challenges that must be addressed.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Students Should Also Evolve as Social Engineers: HC CJ
T S Sivagnanam, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court today stressed on the need for the students to be flexible enough to broaden their career from the confines of the courtroom to evolve as \"social engineers\".
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