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Vivek Ramaswamy clinches GOP nomination for Ohio Governor
Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy (photo) has secured the party nomination for the post of Ohio Governor, according to a CBS News projection following Tuesday's primary election.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
South India emerges as hub for ultra-luxury housing segment, Hyderabad leads
South India's housing market is emerging as a hub for ultra-luxury segment and no longer being a mid-income demand.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
K’taka CM Siddaramaiah signals full five-year term amid change-of-guard buzz
Amid intensifying speculation over a possible power-sharing arrangement in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress high command alone would decide on the continuation of his tenure, while expressing confidence that the government would complete its full five-year term.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Court orders FIR in Bargi cruise mishap
TAKING SUO MOTU COGNISANCE OFTHE INCIDENT, JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (JMFC) D PSUTRAKAR DIRECTED THE BARGI POLICE STATION TO REGISTERAN F.I.R. WITHINTWO DAYS AND INFORM THE COURT.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India keeps sporting ban on Pakistan, allows multilateral events
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to continue its existing policy on sporting ties with Pakistan, retaining a complete ban on bilateral engagements between the two countries.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Nishant Kumar may join Bihar Cabinet, JD-U eyes 16 berths
Ahead of a significant expansion of the Bihar cabinet on Thursday, there is growing speculation that Nishant Kumar, son of former chief minister and JD-U chief Nitish Kumar, might join the Samrat Choudhary cabinet.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Israeli official offers support for setting up Water Resources Museum in Andhra
Noa Amsalem, Water Attaché from the Agency for International Development Cooperation (IDC), Israel, has expressed readiness to extend support, including potential funding, for establishing a dedicated Water Resource Museum or Innovation Centre in Andhra Pradesh.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SP ends tie-up with I-PAC; BJP rigged Bengal polls, says Yadav
Samajwadi Party President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday announced to have snapped ties with poll strategy firm I-PAC and levelled serious allegations against the BJP, claiming that the party had rigged polls in West Bengal.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Blame game erupts in Trinamul Congress after electoral rout
A blame game has erupted within the Trinamul Congress following its electoral debacle in North Bengal, with several senior leaders openly questioning the party's internal functioning and leadership decisions.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Amit Shah: The strategist who redrew Bengal's electoral map
On 4 May, when the BJP finally managed to paint Bengal in saffron, the party's stunning victory came wrapped in the quiet efficiency of a plan executed almost exactly as designed.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Discontent surfaces in Jharkhand Congress after jumbo PCC revamp
Internal tensions have begun surfacing within the Jharkhand Congress soon after the announcement of the party’s new 314-member Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), exposing signs of unease over the organisational reshuffle.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified
A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over the course of weeks on a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina toward Antarctica and then across the Atlantic Ocean, stopping at or near remote islands on the way as passengers and crew members fell sick, according to information from the cruise operator, the World Health Organisation and ship tracking data.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Close aide of Suvendu Adhikari killed in Madhyamgram shooting
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead while another party worker sustained critical injuries after unidentified assailants opened fire at their vehicle near Madhyamgram in North 24-Parganas late on Wednesday night.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
CEC, EC appointment panel issue: SC says it’s Parliament's prerogative to make a law
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday observed that it is for Parliament to enact a law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners, and that courts cannot direct the legislature on what kind of law it should make.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
In the Antechambers of Upheaval: A Diplomat's Chronicle of Vanishing Order
Sudhir Devare was an Indian diplomat from 1964 to 2001 and witness to three momentous events; the collapse of the Chogyal (ruler) of Sikkim's dynasty, of the military government in South Korea and of the autocracy of President Soeharto in Indonesia.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Klaasen powers SRH to win, Connolly's century in vain
On a night filled with explosive batting, dropped chances, and a record chase that never fully materialised, Heinrich Klaasen stood out as the defining presence in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 33-run victory over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
God in Man~I
In the 8th century AD, the advent of Sankaracharyaasa seer among the Hindus was a landmark phenomenon. Hinduism was then passing through a phase of decay and decadence. Hemeticulously purged it of the evils and dross that had openly and surreptitiously crept into it for centuries. Hereinstated it to its pristine purity rejuvenatingthe core content \"Atman alone abides\"-ofits message, and became an unparalleled spiritual path-finder to Hindus who were utterly confused and had got stuck in a blind alley
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Puducherry CM Rangasamy to resign one of his two seats
The high-profile Thattanchavady Assembly constituency in Puducherry will soon have a by-election as Chief Minister and AINRC chief N Rangasamy, who got elected from two seats in the 9 April elections, will resign his membership from the constituency.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Services activity expands at rapid pace in April, PMI Index rises to 58.8
The services activity in India has expanded at a rapid pace in five months in April, supported by stronger domestic demand, higher ecommerce activity, and improved new order inflows, according to the HSBC India Services PMI.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Arsenal reach its first UCL final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico Madrid
The last time Arsenal played in the Champions League final, Bukayo Saka was still four years away from joining the club's academy.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Strong reserves, stable policy make India stand out in emerging markets: Moody's
India has earned an endorsement from one of the world's top credit rating agencies, with Moody's Ratings placing the nation among the most resilient large emerging market economies over the past five years, which is a recognition that comes at a time when global financial markets remain on edge over trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of 'manipulated mandate'; claims electoral integrity compromised
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that a significant portion of its parliamentary strength was the result of “vote theft” and manipulation of democratic institutions.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Where Someone Stays
“I could speak to that girl again...I would just sit beside her... Because sometimes the hardest thing to believe is that someone might stay, without expecting anything in return.”
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India becomes top remittance recipient country, adding over 137 billion dollars, says UN Report
India became the top remittance recipient country in the world and the only nation to surpass 100 billion dollars, the UN agency on migration said, adding that the country received over 137 billion dollars in remittances in 2024.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
IPL 2026 final shifted to Narendra Modi Stadium:
RThe venue for the IPL 2026 final has been shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, with the BCCI on Wednesday announcing a revised playoffs schedule that will see matches played across three venues — Dharamshala, New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad — as a special case owing to operational and logistical considerations.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Newly elected BJP MLAs to meet to decide on CM, Shah to attend
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to reach Kolkata on Thursday to chair a crucial meeting of the newly elected BJP legislators, aimed at selecting the party's legislature leader that will effectively determine who becomes the state’s next Chief Minister.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RCB look to regain rhythm against struggling Super Giants
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eager to bounce back and regain their batting rhythm after a rare collapse in their previous match as they take on bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants in the reverse leg clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
Vijay’s coronation on hold; Arlekar yet to extend invite
The coronation of Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu expected for Thursday (7 May 2026), hangs in the balance with state Governor R V Arlekar making it clear that he can extend the invitation to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government only after getting the letter of support for the requisite number of legislators.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
White House believes it’s moving closer to initial agreement with Iran
The White House believes it is moving closer to an initial agreement with Iran on a short, one-page MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) aimed at ending the war and opening the door toward wider nuclear negotiations, according to multiple US officials and sources familiar with the discussions, reports Axios.
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May 07, 2026
The Statesman
MNS warns of stir over Hindi imposition on govt employees
The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threatened to launch an agitation against imposition of Hindi language examination on state government gazetted officers and employees.
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