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The Statesman Kolkata
INDIA HEAT SUMMIT 2026 Rising Temperatures, Shared Solutions
The India Heat Summit 2026 will be held on May 13 at Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, climate scientists, energy experts and media leaders to deliberate on India’s growing heat crisis and pathways towards resilience.
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May 13, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Moody's slash India's GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent amid higher energy costs
Moody's Ratings on Tuesday slashed India's GDP growth forecast for year 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent amid higher energy costs.
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May 13, 2026
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Baruipur IC, SI suspended over alleged assault on BJP candidate
Two police personnel attached to West Bengal Police have been suspended following allegations of assaulting BJP candidate Bishwajit Pal in South 24-Parganas district after the declaration of Assembly election results.
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May 13, 2026
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Six killed, over 15 injured in twin late-night road mishaps in Nadia
A pall of grief descended over parts of Nadia district after two devastating road accidents within hours of each other claimed six lives, including a five-year-old child, on national highway-12 and adjoining stretches early Tuesday morning.
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May 13, 2026
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India advises China to 'reflect' on support for Pakistan during Op Sindoor
In a stern message to China for helping Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May last year, the government on Tuesday said it is for nations who consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their “reputation and standing”.
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May 13, 2026
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BJP promises ‘fear-free’ industrial climate in Bengal
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya urged industrialists from the state and across the country to invest in Bengal, promising a “fear-free” environment for business and asserting that no political party would demand money from entrepreneurs for setting up industries in the state.
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May 13, 2026
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Arrest NTA chief Abhishek Singh for NEET paper leak, demands Maharashtra Congress
Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal demanded here on Tuesday that NTA Director General Abhishek Singh must be immediately dismissed and arrested for the leakage of the question paper of NEET.
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May 13, 2026
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It's more just personal pride: Miller after DC's win against Punjab
Delhi Capitals batter David Miller said experience and personal pride helped him stay calm under pressure as DC pulled off a record chase against Punjab Kings to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive.
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May 13, 2026
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Rebel TMC councillor removed from SMC's mayor-in-council
In a significant development amid growing internal tensions within the ruling Trinamul Congress in north Bengal, a rebel councillor has been removed from the mayor-in-council of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation.
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May 13, 2026
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Deforestation pushes Amazon closer to climate tipping point below 2°C warming
The Amazon rainforest, often described as the planet’s climatic heartbeat, may be far more fragile than previously understood.
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May 13, 2026
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NEET-UG 2026 cancelled; NTA to re-conduct exam, CBI probe ordered
In an unprecedented move affecting lakhs of medical aspirants across the country, the National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on 3 May following allegations of a question paper leak, marking the first time the national medical entrance test has been scrapped in its current format.
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May 13, 2026
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Tapas Roy is Protem Speaker, will oversee swearing-in of new MLAs
Days after Suvendu Adhikari and five ministers took oath at Brigade Parade Ground, senior BJP leader and Maniktala MLA Tapas Roy took oath as the Protem Speaker on Tuesday at Lol Bhavan. He will oversee the swearing-in of the newly-elected legislators over the next two days.
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May 13, 2026
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Don’t move back to Writers’
The reported plan of the new BJP government in West Bengal to shift the state secretariat back to the Writers’ Building in BBD Bagh from Nabanna, may be presented as a pragmatic step and a return to heritage. But it is actually a failure of imagination.
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May 13, 2026
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Bangla Pokkho founder arrested over ‘misleading’ EVM posts
Garga Chatterjee (photo), founder of Bangla Pokkho, was arrested by Kolkata Police on Tuesday on charges of allegedly spreading misinformation and making provocative social media posts regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the Assembly election process.
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May 13, 2026
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Endgame Signals
For the first time since the Ukraine war began, Moscow appears to be preparing its public not for escalation, but for transition.
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May 13, 2026
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Young leaders pledge to uphold values of integrity, accountability & service
South City International School hosted its investiture ceremony on Wednesday, where newly-elected student leaders officially assumed their responsibilities.
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May 13, 2026
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Staff nurse will now be nursing officer; Chhattisgarh changes nursing designations
The Chhattisgarh government has renamed key posts in the nursing cadre across state run health institutions. Under the revised designation system, the Staff Nurse will now be known as Nursing Officer, while the post of Nursing Sister has been renamed Senior Nursing Officer.
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May 13, 2026
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Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for the second time
Himanta Biswa Sarma, who led the BJP-headed NDA to a massive win in the Assam Assembly polls, was on Tuesday sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister for the second successive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political heavyweights here.
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May 13, 2026
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Cong yet to take final decision on Kerala CM
More than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Kerala with a decisive mandate, the Congress is yet to take a final decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister as hectic consultations continue in New Delhi.
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May 13, 2026
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Banks register strong financial performance, business spikes to ₹283.3 lakh crore
The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) continued to register strong financial performance during FY 2025-26, reflecting sustained business growth, improved asset quality, record profitability and strong capital position.
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May 13, 2026
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Tata Sons likely to induct Tata Steel CMD Narendran in its board
Tata Sons, which is the principal holding company and promoter of the Tata Group of companies, is considering the induction of Tata Steel CEO & MD TV Narendran as a director to the Tata Sons board as early as next month, since Tata Sons is likely to hold its next board meeting on 12 June, according to senior officials.
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May 13, 2026
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Rajasthan SoG detains 45 suspects in NEET paper leak case; Gehlot, Kirodi spar over probe agencies
The Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SoG) picked up around 45 suspects in custody in connection with NEET UG guess paper / paper leak even as the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the prestigious examination following the revelations on the issue.
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May 13, 2026
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ABVP denies role in Vidyasagar University incident of 5 May
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), in a released statement issued on Monday, distanced itself from the incident involving the vice-chancellor of Vidyasagar University on 5 May and alleged that attempts were being made to malign the organisation by misusing its name in educational institutions across West Bengal.
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May 13, 2026
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Rahul attacks Centre as NEET cancellation sparks outrage
The cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination on Tuesday drew a fierce attack from the Congress, with senior party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP-led Centre of destroying the aspirations of more than 2.2 million students through what he termed a “corrupt system” riddled with leaks and institutional failure.
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May 13, 2026
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Bengal craves for positivity
When the TMC government got electorally ambushed on 4 May 2026, the focus could have immediately shifted to the immense potential that the newly installed government had in terms of meeting the aspirations of the populace in areas of income, employment and commercial endeavours.
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May 13, 2026
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After PM-speak, gold traders fear prolonged losses
Traders in the gold hub, Bowbazar, are staring at an uncertain future of business, anticipating a survival crisis if buyers keep themselves away from the shining metal for the next one year.
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May 13, 2026
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Stock market bloodbath continues, Sensex down over 1400 points
The bloodbath on Dalal Street on Tuesday continued with the benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, declined for the fourth consecutive session amid mixed global cues.
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May 13, 2026
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Introduce Rajasthani language as a subject in schools, both government & private, Supreme Court directs Rajasthan govt
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Rajasthan government to introduce Rajasthani language as a subject in all government and private schools across the state, terming it a constitutional imperative flowing from the principle of mother tongue-based education and the National Education Policy, 2020.
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May 13, 2026
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Sakshi appeals to PM Modi over Vinesh Phogat trials
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik (photo) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in Vinesh Phogat’s ongoing tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), backing her fellow grappler after being denied participation in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda.
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May 13, 2026
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Dravidian Disruption
Tamil Nadu has not merely elected a new chief minister. It has broken a political structure that appeared immovable for nearly six decades.
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