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PM Modi hails Sikkim’s development journey on 50th Statehood Day
Vice President, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Gangtok for Sikkim Statehood Day:
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sunetra Ajit Pawar-led NCP denies that Tatkare, Patel were shut out of party office
The Sunetra Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s Organising General Secretary Sanjay Prajapati (photo) and National President of Youth NCP Dheeraj Sharma issued statements on Saturday denying that party leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel were stopped from entering the Delhi office of the party.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
After Assembly poll rout, DMK begins introspection
After the Assembly poll rout, the main Opposition DMK, which had emerged as the second best following a stunning show by debutant Vijay's TVK at the hustings, on Saturday begins introspection to analyse the loss by forming a 36-member Committee and sought an unbiased report from it on the reasons for the defeat.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Falling in line with PM Modi's call for fuel conservation, TN Governor Arlekar cuts down convoy size
Toeing the line of Prime Minister Narendra Modi drastically reducing his convoy size to reduce fuel consumption, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday ordered a significant reduction in the number of escort vehicles accompanying his official convoy.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India is helping shape global thinking on inclusive digital finance: PK Mishra
Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Saturday addressed the 20th Annual Convocation of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune, Maharashtra.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Putin to visit China, meet Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mourinho receives Arbeloa’s blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Alvaro Arbeloa gave his blessing to former boss José Mourinho on Saturday amid intense speculation that the Portuguese coach is set to replace him and start a second stint at the European powerhouse.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bridging Cultures Through Canvas
At Kolkata Nandanik's 32nd International Art and Sculpture Festival, art became a living dialogue between nations and people
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman
Pracheen Kala Kendra Revives Khayal’s Golden Era, Defying Modern Pop Monotony
A unique two-day music festival titled ‘‘Gharanon Ki Swarnim Raganjali’’ was organized by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, at Triveni Kala Sangam.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman
Adani Group, US SEC agree to settle civil fraud case:
New Delhi: The US authorities and the Adani Group have agreed to settle a civil fraud case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group and his nephew Sagar Adani, on the payment of civil penalties amounting to a combined $18 million.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
‘Sindoor marked a new normal’
As India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, its strategic, operational, and psychological impact continues to shape the country’s security doctrine.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mbappé among players jeered by Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu in 2-0 win over Oviedo
Real Madrid fans made their discontentment known Thursday by jeering players at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium before a 2-0 win over already relegated Oviedo.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected as Speaker of 18th WB Assembly
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Cooch Behar Dakshin (South) constituency Rathindra Bose on Friday was elected as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kerala CM choice fuels Congress leadership succession buzz
Rahul Gandhi is said to “value” leaders who make “isacrifices” for the party. By that measure, senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal may have earned extra political capital and brownie points after “voluntarily” stepping aside from the race for Kerala chief minister in favour of V. D. Satheesan following the Congress-led UDF’s victory in the May 2026 Assembly elections.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
US military defends Iran strikes
The Trump administration's Iran campaign came under intense scrutiny at a Senate hearing, with US military commanders claiming Tehran's military capabilities had been severely degraded even as lawmakers warned of rising economic and regional risks.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Adani Group, US SEC agree to settle civil fraud case
The US authorities and the Adani Group have agreed to settle a civil fraud case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Gautam Adani (photo), Chairman of the Adani Group and his nephew Sagar Adani, on the payment of civil penalties amounting to a combined $18 million.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
After Nikhat, Sakshi stuns Meenakshi to earn CWG, Asian Games berth
Former two-time youth world champion Sakshi Chaudhary is on a giant-killing spree. A day after eliminating two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, the Bhiwani boxer capped off an impressive campaign at the national boxing trials by defeating reigning world and Asian champion Meenakshi Hooda to secure her place in India’s squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Japan.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India’s trade deficit expands to $28.38 billion in April
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April with the merchandise exports increasing to USD 43.56 billion in April 2026 compared with USD 38.28 billion in the corresponding month last year, while merchandise imports climbed to USD 71.94 billion from USD 65.38 billion.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mamata meets party candidates at home, asks them to help rehabilitate party workers
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee met with all the contesting candidates for the recently-concluded Assembly at Ms Banerjee’s Kalighat residence on Friday.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SSC GD scam exposes tech-enabled exam mafia, insider collusion under scanner
The SSC GD constable examination cheating case uncovered in Ranchi has exposed what investigators believe is a technologically sophisticated examination fraud network involving remote-access systems, insider collusion, and an interstate solver gang operating through a dedicated high-speed internet setup.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
EPSI & APAI hold faculty development programme
The Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI), in association with the Association of Professional Academic Institutions (APAI), West Bengal, organised a one-day faculty development programme (FDP) on the theme “Strengthening Institutional Quality, Accreditation & Ranking Performance” in Kolkata.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Nepal must unshackle itself from global oil markets
The conflict in West Asia might appear remote from Nepal, but its economic repercussions are now felt in every Nepali household. Fuel prices have skyrocketed to levels that threaten the very survival of the middle class and the urban poor.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Shastri backs Sanju Samson for future India T20 captaincy
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson has firmly placed himself in contention for India’s T20I captaincy after his impressive performances over the last year.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Manipur tension: 30 hostages released
Armed groups and unknown persons in Manipur have released 31 hostages belonging to Kuki and Naga communities who had been abducted from different parts of Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on 13 May.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest heavily in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Railway ministry approves three key projects in Bengal
The railway ministry today approved three major rail projects aimed at strengthening connectivity across the state.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Post-poll violence sparks heated exchange in Assembly as CM warns of action against accused
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the state police would immediately act against all those allegedly involved in the post-poll violence that followed the 2021 Assembly elections, while asserting that every FIR registered in connection with the incidents would be investigated and the guilty sent to jail.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Jaishankar discusses West Asia situation with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, where the two leaders discussed the West Asia situation and its implications.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rupee at 100 could spark sharp sectoral shift in markets, feel experts
As concerns over global volatility, geopolitical tensions and persistent dollar strength continue to weigh on emerging economies, market experts believe that a slide in the Indian rupee towards the psychologically significant Rs. 100-per-dollar mark could trigger a major reshuffle across sectors in the domestic equity market.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Extended train service, introduction of new EMU
After successful completion of vital Non-Interlocking (NI) at Berhampore Court station in the month of March, the Sealdah Division has decided to extend ‘One train service’ along with introduction of ‘One additional train’ to streamline the journey for office-goers, students, and daily traders.
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