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National record holder Gurindervir to lead India at Asian Relays c’ships
National record holder Gurindervir Singh will lead a 29-member Indian squad at the Asian Relays Championships in Shangyu, China, scheduled for 20 and 21 June.
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June 04, 2026
The Statesman
Rival coaching director held as police probe attack on Khan Sir's institute
Acting swiftly in the case involving vandalism at Khan Sir's coaching institute, and the assault on a security guard late Tuesday night in Patna, police arrested three people, including Roshan Anand, director of Gyan Bindu Coaching Institute, a rival to Khan Sir.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman
THE POWER OF BELONGING
‘When the resolve is clear and the work is done in the spirit of service, every effort bears fruit.’ spoke the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi within the pristine environs of The Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru on 10th May.
10+ min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sugar export ban reflects a policy problem
India’s sugar policy is slipping into a familiar pattern. When production rises, exports are encouraged. When supply tightens, exports are restricted.
3 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
East Burdwan exceeds target in Annapurna Yojana registrations on launch day
East Burdwan has set a benchmark by surpassing its registration target under the Annapurna Yojana on the day of its formal launch.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka’s 25th CM
In a ceremony rich in political messaging and public spectacle, DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, capping a decades-long political journey that saw him evolve from a grassroots Congress organiser into one of the party's most influential regional leaders.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India to tour New Zealand for record all-format series
India will tour New Zealand for a record 12-match all-format series later this year as part of New Zealand Cricket’s packed 2026-27 home summer schedule, released on Wednesday.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Annapurna Yojana: More than 28 lakh women get ₹3,000 in their bank accounts
The disbursal of financial assistance under the Annapurna Yojana formally began on Wednesday, with the government transferring funds directly into the bank accounts of 28,25,769 beneficiaries, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
58 Trinamul MLAs back expelled Ritabrata Banerjee, gets LoP status
In a development that has plunged the beleaguered Trinamul Congress into an existential crisis, the West Bengal Assembly Speaker, Rathindra Bose, on Wednesday granted official Opposition status to a group of 58 dissident Trinamul legislators who have chosen expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Hawkers at Jadavpur station resist bulldozer
Midnight bulldozer action at Jadavpur railway station was obstructed with massive protests by hawkers who stayed awake the whole night anticipating eviction.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Apex court sets up expert panel to reassess Aravalli Hills definition
The Supreme Court has set up a five-member High-Powered Expert Committee to comprehensively examine issues surrounding the definition and demarcation of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Pat Cummins hints at skipping IPL 2027 amid packed Australia schedule
Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he may skip IPL 2027 as he looks to carefully manage his workload during a packed period for Australian cricket.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Services sector activity grows to six-month high, PMI at 59.8
India’s services sector activity grows to a six-month high in May with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ index (PMI) rose to 59.8, up from 58.8 in April, as per the data compiled by S&P Global.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP tries to pacify Annamalai as supporters mount pressure for launching new party
Even as the BJP national leadership continues to pacify its former Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai, despite his resignation from the party, pressure mounts from his supporters awaiting him to launch a new party with the slogan ‘Thalaiva, come to rule the land’.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Accepting reality
Five years after Myanmar's military seized power and plunged the country into a prolonged civil conflict, a new reality is emerging across Asia.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
100 more 'Maa Ahar' centres to offer meals at ₹5
The West Bengal government on Wednesday announced that it will expand the subsidised meal programme, increasing the number of centres offering cooked meals for Rs 5 and rebranding the state-run canteens as \"Maa Ahar\".
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Land identified for proposed Kalimpong Medical College
A major step towards the establishment of a Medical College and Hospital in Kalimpong has been taken, with the district administration identifying a suitable land parcel for the proposed institution.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
TMC is surrendering to BJP: Adhir claims ‘Shinde model’ unfolding in West Bengal
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday likened the escalating turmoil within the Trinamul Congress to the political rebellion that split Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena, alleging that an “Eknath Shinde model” was unfolding in Bengal as a fraction of rebel legislators challenged the party leadership.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
21 killed, 35 injured as fire engulfs hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
At least 21 persons, including 17 foreign nationals, were burnt alive, while around 35 others were injured after a major fire broke out at Hotel Flourish Stay Guest House, near Mikasa Inn Rooms, Hauz Rani in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Oppn stages walkout in Kerala Assembly over mass transfer of govt employees
The Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) staged a walkout in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the Speaker denied permission for an adjournment motion regarding the alleged politically motivated mass transfer of over 2,000 government employees.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Over 400 athletes from 60 nations set for historic World Yogasanac’ships
More than 400 athletes from over 60 countries will take part in the inaugural World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, which will be held at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad from 4 to 8 June.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Satwik injury forces India’s star doubles pair out of Indonesia Open
India’s challenge in the men’s doubles at the Indonesia Open suffered a setback on Wednesday as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to retire from their opening-round match due to Satwik’s shoulder injury.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Ramesh writes to environment minister again, raises fresh concerns over Great Nicobar project
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday renewed his opposition to the proposed Great Nicobar Island development project, revealing that he has sent a fresh communication to Union Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav as part of a two-year-long exchange over the project's environmental implications.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RBI denies reports of selling gold worth $12 billion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday denied reports claiming that the central bank had sold gold amounting to approximately $12 billion.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Wipro flags AI risks, warns of legal, financial and reputational challenges
IT services major Wipro has identified the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key business risk, warning that flawed algorithms, bias, regulatory uncertainties and unintended outcomes from AI systems could expose the company to legal, financial and reputational challenges.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Heritage queried
The controversy surrounding the Delhi Gymkhana Club is no longer only about one institution in Lutyens’ Delhi.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India emerges as fastest-growing major insurance market, global premiums top $8 tn: Report
India is set to emerge as the world's fastest-growing major insurance market over the next decade, driven by rising demand for financial protection, demographic changes and ongoing regulatory reforms, according to the latest Global Insurance Report 2026 released by Allianz Research on Wednesday here.
3 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
The economic path to climate justice
As the world pursues decarbonization, the concept of a “just transition” has become ubiquitous, particularly when describing the shift away from fossil fuels in emerging and developing economies.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Stock markets erase gains, Sensex loses 300 points
The Indian stock markets on Wednesday ended lower erasing the previous session's gains.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
TMC 2.0 is born, but will it find a place in the sun?
It's official now, the Trinamul Congress (TMC) party has split, with a majority 58 out of 80 MLAs opting out of the party founded and led by Mamata Banerjee.
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