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The Statesman Delhi
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 Delhi
Chatter intensifies over Modi Cabinet reshuffle, BJP organisational rejig
With Assembly elections over in key states, speculation is intensifying over a long-pending organisational reshuffle in the ruling BJP and also the expansion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers ~ exercises closely linked and aimed at infusing fresh energy amid fatigue and mounting economic and geopolitical challenges.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
‘Parasites’ remarks targeted fake degree holders, CJI clarifies
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said a section of the media had misquoted him on his “parasite” remark on Friday, clarifying that his oral observations referring to certain elements as “parasites” and “cockroaches” were aimed only at individuals entering professions with fake degrees and not at the youth of the country.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
End the culture of extortion in slums
We are alarmed by the allegations of extortion and intimidation emerging from Kalyanpur Porabosti, highlighting a culture of criminal control over the capital's vulnerable communities.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
The Anatomy of Resignation: India’s Silent Epidemic of the Trapped Lung
In our country the problem of constricted lungs is rampant.
8 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Exit Polls and After
Psephologists face a formidable task in decoding election surveys; many respondents refuse to answer the samplers’ questions, or deliberately give wrong answers. A conscientious pollster refused to publish exit poll results for the West Bengal polls because many voters had refused to answer the surveyors’ questions. This cannot be said about other such organisations, who pressed on regardless. Unsurprisingly, all exit polls except one, went completely off-track
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
In-form RCB start favourites against free-falling Punjab Kings
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to strengthen their position in the IPL 2026 playoffs race when they take on an out-of-form Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
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 Delhi
When the Seasons Sang in Kolkata
I often feel that the Kolkata of my youth no longer exists except in memory. Yet whenever I think of that lost city, I remember its seasons first—as though they were movements in a grand symphony that shaped the emotional rhythm of my life.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Fatal Arithmetic
The Opposition’ problem is no longer merely ideological confusion or organisational weakness. It is increasingly a failure of political maturity.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Bridging Cultures Through Canvas
At Kolkata Nandanik's 32nd International Art and Sculpture Festival, art became a living dialogue between nations and people
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Manipur CM reviews development works at National Sports University
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited the National Sports University (NSU) at Koutruk in Imphal West district to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure development works at the institution.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Savarkar & An Unknown Language Movement against Urdu in Jaipur
UNESCO’s recognition of 21 February as International Mother Language Day is directly connected to the historic Bengali Language Movement of 1952, when Bengali-speaking citizens of East Pakistan resisted the imposition of Urdu, a language that no province of Pakistan had as its principal vernacular mode of communication.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
CPI-M slams Centre on fuel price hike, says support to Vijay govt to prevent imposition of President's Rule
Slamming the Centre for the hike in prices of fuel and LPG, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), which has offered key outside support to enable Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of actor-politician Vijay to muster enough numbers for a simple majority to form the government, on Saturday said since no party had the requisite majority as the election results threw up a hung Assembly, the Marxist party pitched in by providing unconditional outside support to avoid imposition of President's rule in the state.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
India’s decision to hold Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday reiterated that India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Maratha reservation agitator Jarange Patil to begin hunger strike from 30 May
Maratha reservation agitator Manoj Jarange-Patil announced here today that he will go on a hunger strike from 30 May, alleging that there has been a major delay in the process of issuing Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community, which would make them eligible to get government job reservations.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Tradition, Reimagined
At the Bengal Home Industries Association, craft is not merely displayed; it is negotiated.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury deadlocks
Jurors deadlocked in Harvey Weinstein's (photo) rape retrial Friday, forcing another mistrial in a #MeToo-era case that has gone to trial three times so far.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
UDF holds key talks to finalise Kerala Cabinet, portfolios
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Saturday began a decisive round of discussions to finalise the composition of the new Kerala Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
The Gift of Nature: Embracing the Natural Path of Childbirth
Bringing a new life into the world remains one of the most profound experiences in human existence.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Vijayan comes under severe criticism at CPM district secretariat meetings for LDF's defeat
The unprecedented criticism against the leadership in the CPM Kannur and Pathanamthitta district secretariats has shaken the party’s state leadership.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
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 Delhi
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.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Andhra Dy CM assures ₹4 lakh ex gratia to kin of MGNREGA workers killed in mishap
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan (photo) expressed grief and shock over the death of five MGNREGA women workers in Kakinada while working on Saturday.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
THOSE WE CHOOSE
There is an old maxim that we become the average of the five people we spend the most time with.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Fatima Sana to lead as Pakistan announces 15-member squad for Women’s T20 WC 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July.
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Khamma Ghani!! Blue city
The second-largest city of Rajasthan Jodhpur doesn’t just showcase history it lives in it. From its towering forts to its narrow blue lanes, everything here feels layered with stories.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Gaikwad keeps faith in CSK playoff chances despite loss to Lucknow
Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes suffered a serious setback after a seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday, leaving the five-time champions in a must-win situation heading into the final stretch of the IPL league stage.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
Matters of the Mind
Desktop Doodles
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May 17, 2026
The Statesman Delhi
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals host Rajasthan Royals with playoff hopes on the line
Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals will face off in a crucial IPL clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday with both teams still fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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