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EU ramps up crisis tests, convinced that Trump’s security priorities lie elsewhere
The European Union is set to ramp up tests on rules that oblige the bloc's 27 member countries to help each other in times of crisis, as the reality sinks in that Washington's commitment to NATO and security in Europe under US President Donald Trump is evaporating.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
MP CM likens Congress to 'Kauravas'
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Thursday compared the opposition Congress to the ‘Kauravas ofthe Mahabharata and criticised the party for its negative attitude towards women’s welfare and empowerment, in light of the recent fall ofthe bill proposing amendments to the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ in the Lok Sabha.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
EAM S Jaishankar calls for stronger India-Africa ties
Observing that the India-Africa relationship is rooted in civilisational linkages, nurtured over centuries through trade, cultural exchanges and human interactions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the partnership between the two sides has assumed particular significance as the world navigates through complex geopolitical and geo-economic challenges.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Autopsy flags struggle, blunt force trauma in killing of IRS officer’s daughter: AIIMS expert
An initial postmortem examination has found multiple injury marks on the face and hands of the daughter of an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, murdered on Wednesday morning, indicating the signs of physical struggle before her death, officials investigating the case confirmed.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
BJP escalates ECI notice to Kharge into statewide offensive, demands apology & resignation
What began as an Election Commission of India (ECI) notice to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has now escalated into a coordinated political offensive by the BJP in Karnataka, with senior leaders demanding an unconditional apology and even his resignation from the party post.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Three Doomed Bills
Beyond what is already in the public discourse, two germane issues appear to have escaped general attention. Firstly, afifty percent increase in the number of MPs, followed by a fifty per cent increase in the number of MLAS, would putan unconscionable burden on the exchequer, what with the rising pay, perks, and lifelong pensions forparliamentarians. Sadly, not allour MPs are people of sterling character, according to a study by the Associationfor Democratic Reforms. Thus, proceeding on a negative note, more MPs could mean more such people in positions of power
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Rajasthan CM Sharma, Gehlot trade charges of scam, lapses in refinery project handling
The outbreak of fire in the HPCL-Rajasthan oil refinery in Pachpadra on Monday has brought a flashpoint in the ongoing war of words between Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and his predecessor Ashok Gehlot with the former accusing the latter of scams and irregularities in the acquisition of land for the refinery and related affairs.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
India, USA engaged in ongoing discussions on comprehensive trade deal: Ministry of External Affairs
India and the USA are engaged in ongoing discussions to finalise a comprehensive trade agreement aimed at benefitting both countries, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Thursday.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country
The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort and relatives of US service members stuck in Qatar to a third country, the US government and some advocates said.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
BJP accuses Hemant Soren of misleading voters on poll roll revision
Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu accused Chief Minister Hemant Soren of misleading voters over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise is being politicised to protect “ineligible voters”.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Telangana: BJP urges governmentto resolve RTC strike, warns ofjoining protests
Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Thursday called on the state government to immediately address the demands of RTC workers and end the ongoing strike, warning that the BJP would join protests if issues remain unresolved.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Winds of change or status quo: TN, Bengal record bumper voter turnout
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu both recorded the highest voter turnouts since Independence - 91.78 per cent and 84.69 per cent, respectively - as the two states went to the polls to elect new Assemblies on Thursday - West Bengal in the first of two phases and Tamil Nadu in a single phase.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mamataconfident TMCwill return to power for 4th time
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed confidence that her party will return to power for a fourth time in the ongoing Assembly election, as the state voted in the first phase of the two-phase election, covering 152 seats across North and South Bengal.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Wanted to implement Women’s Reservation before 2029 polls: Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh
Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday said the Centre tried to ensure implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, asserting that recent legislative efforts were aimed at removing procedural hurdles.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Midnapore, Jhargram see near-record turnout under heavy security
Voting across three politically sensitive districts of West Bengal ~ West Midnapore, East Midnapore, and Jhargram ~ concluded on Thursday with a largely peaceful tenor, punctuated by sporadic allegations of violence and administrative friction even as voter enthusiasm pushed turnout figures close to record levels under tight security arrangements.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Centre rules out post-poll ₹25-28 fuel price spike:
Amid the ongoing fuel concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict, several reports have indicated a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices across the country after the completion of the ongoing Assembly elections.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Rajnath Singh eyes defence co-production with Germany
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has invited the German industry to codevelop and co-produce with India, particularly in the field of niche technologies, as he underscored the need to forge partnerships based on reliability and shared interests, terming them as indispensable in the current shifts in geopolitical alignments, disruptions in supply chains, rapid technological transformations, and increasing global uncertainties.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
RCBaim to reignitefirepower against unsettled Gujarat Titans
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing a batting resurgence when they take on an equally inconsistent Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, in what has been an evenly matched contest between the two sides over the years.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Mitchell Starccleared for IPLreturn, eyes DCcomebackon1 May
Australia's premier quick Mitchell Starc has been cleared to travel to India for IPL 2026 after recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries, and he is hoping to be available for Delhi Capitals ahead of their match against Rajasthan Royals on 1 May.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Mapping change in India’s villages
On 24 April 2026, India completes five years of the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme - an initiative that has quietly but decisively transformed the foundations of rural governance.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Tiny island is a giant political symbol
Katchatheevu never needs an invitation in Tamil Nadu politics.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Supreme Courttolaunch ‘Samadhan Samarol’ toresolvecasebacklog
The Supreme Court is preparing to roll out an ambitious mediation-driven initiative, “Samadhan Samaroh” (Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Dispute Harmonisation Across Nation), under the guidance of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, with the aim of encouraging amicable resolution of pending cases.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Enforcement Directorate defends Article 32 plea, cites breakdown of rule of law in Bengal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday defended the maintainability of its petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, telling the Supreme Court about alleged complete breakdown of law and order in West Bengal and claiming that its officers were unable to perform their duties due to interference and obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
Lebanon & Israel to resumedirect talks in Washingtontoextend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbours with along history of hostile relations.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
EU ramps upcrisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere
The European Union is set to ramp up tests on rules that oblige the bloc's 27 member countries to help each other in times of crisis, as the reality sinks in that Washington's commitment to NATO and security in Europe under US President Donald Trump is evaporating.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Statesman
ECI's failure
Sir, This refers to your editorial “Paying the price” published today.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
TN sees record 84.7 pc turnout in peaceful four-cornered poll
Setting a new record, Tamil Nadu registered a record 84.69 percent voter turnout, the highest in the state’s electoral history in a largely peaceful assembly election in this four-cornered contest, surpassing the previous high of 78.2 per cent in 2011.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman
De Paul and Luis Suárez score as Inter Miami beat RSL 2-0:
Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suárez scored less than two minutes apart late in the second half, and Dayne St. Clair earned his second clean sheet of the season as Inter Miami beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday night.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Robots welcome voters in 2 polling booths, gives water bottles to avoid dehydration
In a novel initiative to woo the electorate, all the voters entering the polling booths in Vellore and Coimbatore were received and greeted with Robots, which also provided drinking water bottles to ensure that the voters avoid dehydration amid sizzling heat wave conditions during the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu on Thursday.
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April 24, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bengal records close to 92 pc turnout by 6 p.m, may cross national benchmark
A massive voter turnout marked the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with polling surging to 91.78 per cent by 6 p.m, according to the Election Commission of India.
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