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May 18, 2025

YouTuber Among 6 Arrested in Widening Espionage Probe in Haryana

In a major crackdown on an espionage network, Haryana Police on Saturday announced the arrest of six individuals, including travel vlogger Jyoti Rani (photo) from Hisar and a student from Kaithal, among others from different parts of the state.

2 mins

Government to Launch Digital Platform for E-filing in Trade Remedy Investigations

The government is developing a digital platform to enable the electronic submission of documents in trade remedy investigations.

1 mins

Rahul accuses Jaishankar of passing info to Pak ahead of airstrikes, govt refutes

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of committing a \"crime\" by informing Pakistan before launching an airstrike.

1 mins

A Judge Cannot Ignore Ground Realities, Says CJI BR Gavai

At the Bar Council of India (BCI) felicitation event, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B R Gavai delivered a compelling address, emphasising the crucial role of judges in understanding and responding to societal realities.

1 mins

Cong, BJP spar over Tharoor

Rumblings of discontent between the Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party shot to fore on Saturday on the ruling dispensation's proposal to include Shashi Tharoor as one of the MPs to lead the multi-party delegation to globally expose Pak-sponsored terror.

2 mins

US Govt Warns People Staying Beyond Their Authorized Period to Face Deportation or Ban

The US Embassy in India on Saturday warned that people who stay in the country beyond their authorized period of stay will face deportation or a permanent ban on traveling to America in the future.

1 mins

Special team by DM to monitor air pollution in West Burdwan

CREA analysis showed PM10 levels in Durgapur surpassed Delhi's in March, and Asansol ranked second in West Bengal for PM10 and PM2.5 pollution

1 mins

BSF arrests two smugglers along Indo-B'desh border, over 1kg gold seized

The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested two smugglers and seized 10 gold biscuits worth nearly 1.11 crore from them along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal on Friday, said N K Pandey, DIG and spokesperson, South Bengal Frontier, BSF on Saturday.

1 mins

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Nathu La in Sikkim

Nathu La, the high-altitude mountain pass on the India-China border in Sikkim, witnessed fresh snowfall on Saturday, transforming the region into a picturesque winter wonderland even as summer approaches.

1 mins

Siliguri Launches Weekly Food Safety Checks Amid Rising Complaints

In a decisive move to ensure food safety across the city, Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb today announced that special inspection teams will conduct surprise visits to hotels, restaurants, eateries, and street food stalls every Friday.

1 mins

Mamata to Visit Siliguri on Three-Day Official Tour

Her itinerary includes the North Bengal Business Meet, a public welfare distribution programme, and a high-level administrative review meeting

1 mins

Hari Ghosh: Satiating Bengali taste buds with ‘pure ghee’ for 45 years

No Bengali palate is complete without drops of ghee, be it rice, roti or paratha!

3 mins

Police Could Have Been More Sensitive and Careful: Speaker

Jobless school teachers and group C & D staff were protesting against a new recruitment process, following a court order that sacked 25,753 staff due to irregularities in their appointments

2 mins

Book online for entry into Jhargram zoo

In a bid to woo tourists and their easy passage in Junglemahal and its zoo, a system of booking tickets online has been introduced.

1 mins

Bengal Exploring Ways to Arrange Funds for 25 pc DA Arrears as Directed by SC

The West Bengal finance department has started exploring avenues to arrange funds for paying 25 per cent of the pending dearness allowance (DA) arrears to state government employees, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive.

1 mins

Cops Moved By Kind-Hearted Youngsters

While Kolkata battles the sweltering heat, the students of Class VI from St. Paul's Mission School, Kolkata, along with their teacher Samrat Das, ventured out under the blazing sun in north Kolkata as part of their socially useful and productive work (SUPW).

1 mins

TMC Holds State-Wide Patriotic Rallies Honouring Soldiers

Immersed in Tricolour fervour, thousands thronged the streets of West Bengal on Saturday afternoon as the Trinamul Congress kicked off its two-day patriotic rallies across all blocks and urban wards of the state, from 3-5 p.m, to honour Indian soldiers following the Pahalgam attack and ensuing tensions.

1 mins

Fire at high-rise near Minto Park, no one hurt

A major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at a commercial high-rise near Kolkata's Minto Park, prompting a swift response from the fire department. No casualties have been reported so far.

1 mins

A career, education fair

The 'Education Interface 2025', a career and education fair, was inaugurated today at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, marking two decades of its journey.

1 mins

CID Takes Over Durgapur Cash-Loot Probe After HC Order

In a major setback to the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), the Calcutta High Court has transferred the investigation of the Rs 1.01 crore cash loot case to the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

1 mins

Sukanta hails PM over all-party delegations

JP's West Bengal president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he called a display of \"democratic maturity,\" as the Centre prepares to send seven all-party delegations to key partner countries to underscore India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.

1 mins

MP donates ₹30 lakh from MPLAD fund to install CCTVs

Kirti Jha Azad, MP of Burdwan-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat has given a fund of Rs 30 lakh from his MPLAD to Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) to tighten security measures like installing CCTV cameras at important locations.

1 mins

Buses wait for repairs as demand grows in summers

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has recently urged the Paribahan Bhawan, state transport department headquarters, to increase the number of government buses daily, at least by two in the Esplanade-Pujali route to reduce plights of commuters amidst the scorching heat.

1 mins

ECL waste-to-wealth project gets new takers

The Indian Army has shown keen interest to purchase paver blocks manufactured by the central public sector undertaking Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) to further boost the safety of its bunkers for its jawans at the hilly terrains of the north eastern and northern borders in the country.

2 mins

Mystery death in central Kolkata

Kolkata has witnessed yet another mysterious death, this time in the heart of the city.

1 mins

PM to open revamped Ghoshpara station in Nadia

In what comes as good news to the people of Kalyani, the revamped Ghoshpara railway station in the educational hub of Nadia district, is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 May.

1 mins

Diplomatic outreach: Govt names MPs in all-party delegation

The government on Saturday formally announced its decision to dispatch multiple delegations of Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to major world capitals for a diplomatic outreach to expose Pakistan's hand in the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

2 mins

AIADMK to Hold Key Election Strategy Meet on 29-30 May

In a significant step towards preparing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will convene a two-day meeting of its district secretaries and key organisational leaders later this month.

1 mins

National Scheduled Caste Commission to Submit Report on Vadakattu Caste Violence in Two Days

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) will submit a detailed report to the Union government within the next two days on the caste-based violence that erupted in Vadakadu village in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district earlier this month.

1 mins

Hyderabadi man arrested for removing Israeli flag

Hyderabad Police have arrested a youth for pulling down the Israeli flag displayed by the Telangana government in the heart of the city at Tank Bund, as part of the Miss World pageant celebrations.

1 mins

₹2 crore bribe to avoid ED case: VACB names ED Kochi unit official as key accused in remand report

The corruption case registered by the Ernakulam unit of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in which three persons were arrested for allegedly attempting to swindle Rs 2 crore from a Kollam-based businessman by falsely claiming they could help him drop an ED investigation against him, has taken a new turn after it emerged that the VACB has arraigned an officer of the ED Kochi unit as the key accused.

1 mins

Jawan Posted on Indo-Pak Border Urges to Save His Plot from Landgrabbers

An Indian Army jawan posted on the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir has released a video on social media accusing the family of a village revenue officer (VRO) of grabbing his ancestral land in Telangana's Siddipet district.

1 mins

Liquor 'scam': ED questions TASMAC MD for second consecutive day

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) Managing Director S. Visakan at its Nungambakkam office, a day after conducting extensive searches at his residence and other premises in connection with the alleged liquor scam.

1 mins

A Pradeep Kumar appointed private secretary to Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appointed former Kozhikode North MLA A Pradeep Kumar as his new private secretary.

1 mins

Tax Officers Have Played an Important Role in the Success of Guarantee Schemes

This year, the tax collection target has been raised to ₹1,20,000 crore

2 mins

Uttar Pradesh gears up for a good mango harvest

India is the world's largest producer of mangoes, accounting for nearly 60 percent of global production - and Uttar Pradesh plays a leading role, contributing nearly one-third to the country's total output.

1 mins

India to showcase power sector achievements at BRICS meet in Brazil next week

India will highlight its achievements in the power and energy sector at the upcoming BRICS 'Energy Ministers' Meeting' in Brazil on May 19, at which Union Power and Housing Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal will lead the Indian delegation.

1 mins

NRLM Is A Silent Revolution In Assam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday, lauded the efforts of rural women entrepreneurs in Assam and said the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is a silent revolution in the state.

1 mins

Vistadome train service now operational in the forests of Uttar Pradesh

In a significant step to promote eco-tourism and attract nature enthusiasts, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Indian Railways, has launched a first-of-its-kind Vistadome coach service connecting the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary to the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.

2 mins

Yogi calls for setting up of AYUSH colleges in every division of UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed that integrated AYUSH colleges be established in every division of the state, with all AYUSH systems - Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy - available in a single campus.

1 mins

Northeast Frontier Railway completes redevelopment of Haibargaon railway station under Amrit Bharat scheme

In a transformative step towards modernizing railway infrastructure in the Northeast, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has completed the redevelopment of Haibargaon Railway Station in Assam under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, converting Haibargaon Station in Assam's Nagaon district into a modern, passenger-centric and inclusive travel hub.

1 mins

Nine militants held in Manipur crackdown; arms seized

Nine extremists belonging to various banned groups were arrested in the past 24 hours from different districts of the trouble-torn state of Manipur in combined operations by security forces, officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

VP Draws Parallels Between Operation Sindoor, Laden's Killing

Dhankhar Emphasised That India's Response Reflects Its Ancient Ethos Of Peace And Justice, Not Revenge.

2 mins

Assam CM flags Gaurav Gogoi's nomination to anti-terror delegation, cites 'Pakistan links' and national security concerns

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has openly opposed the Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's inclusion in an all-party delegation tasked with presenting India's stance on cross-border terrorism to key international partners, citing \"national security\" concerns and allegations linking the MP and his spouse to Pakistan.

1 mins

Indian Startups Raise $194 Million This Week

Indian startups collectively raised around $194.22 million this week across 28 deals.

1 mins

Global economic data & easing India-Pak tensions to drive market mood next week

For the Indian stock market, the upcoming week, from May 19 to 23, is expected to be driven by key global economic data releases and the continued positive impact of easing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.

1 mins

India's pioneering yoga institute backs 'Yoga Unplugged': AYUSH ministry

One of India's oldest yoga institutes, Kaivalyadhama, has launched a new campaign to engage young people in mindful yoga.

1 mins

J&K LG Manoj Sinha enhances ex-gratia under the SRE

In a major step, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday enhanced the ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) in respect of death, disability and injury of civilians and government employees due to violence or any other form of civil commotion.

1 mins

Youth aged 18-22 most vulnerable to online radicalisation in Kashmir: SIA

The youth in the age category of 18-22 years are most prone to the online radicalisation in the valley, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has stated.

1 mins

India Capable Of Giving Befitting Reply To Terrorists: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra in Haldwani on Saturday.

1 mins

Woman allegedly crosses LoC to meet online friend in Pakistan, sparking security concerns

As tensions remain high along the India-Pakistan border, serious questions have emerged about security lapses on the Line of Control (LoC) in Ladakh after a woman from Nagpur allegedly crossed into Pakistan from the \"ghost village\" of Hundarman in Kargil to meet a man she had connected with online.

1 mins

'Nothing in Pakistan is beyond the reach of Indian Army': J-KLG

The Indian Army distributed essential supplies in LoC villages, receiving strong support from locals.

2 mins

AIIMS heli ambulance crashes in Kedarnath, no one harmed, pilot safe

A helicopter ambulance crashed at Kedarnath Shrine area on Saturday close to the temple helipad.

1 mins

BSF Constable Harvinder Singh Gets Chief of the Army Staff Commendation for Op Sindoor

Border Security Force's Constable Harvinder Singh was felicitated by the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, during the latter's visit to the forward locations in Jammu and Kashmir.

1 mins

J&K govt approves plan to engage 4000 ex-servicemen for protection of vital infrastructure

In a major step towards strengthening community-based security and harnessing the capabilities of former military personnel, the Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a plan under which 4,000 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) volunteers will protect the critical infrastructure in all 20 districts of the Union Territory (UT).

1 mins

Inflation Window

India's wholesale inflation easing to a 13-month low of 0.85 per cent in April marks more than just a statistical footnote – it signals a potential pivot point for economic policy and business sentiment.

2 mins

Looking For Positive Trends

These days, it has become common to express opinions bluntly, often using outdoor voices and ignoring opposing views.

2 mins

Fractured Patriotism

In a week dominated by tales of valour, Operation Sindoor should have been a moment of solemn national unity.

2 mins

Beyond GDP: India's tryst with reforms

In a compelling conversation, noted economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the key architects of India's 1991 economic reforms, has shared his insights on India's policy transformations, ongoing economic challenges, and the road ahead.

3 mins

Fiction that strikes the bone

Nila Roy, a Class 10 student, was making her way to the hospital with her elder brother in the Bank Colony area of Savar on an ordinary September day back in 2020. All of a sudden, she was attacked and brutally stabbed to death by a young boy named Mizanur Rahman.

3 mins

Bangladesh: BNP demands national elections this year

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday expressed concerns that their December election deadline may quietly pass away as the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is showing no indication of launching preparations for the polls.

1 mins

South Korea: Ex-President Yoon announces departure from PPP, urges support for party candidate Kim

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday announced his departure from the People Power Party (PPP), urging the public to support the party's presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo.

1 mins

Judicial reformer and defender of rights: Justice BR Gavai

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai assumed office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. He succeeded Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna, who demitted office upon superannuation on 13 May this year. Sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu, Justice Gavai is the first practising Buddhist and the second Dalit after KG Balakrishnan to head the Indian Judiciary. Justice Gavai will serve a tenure of six months as CJI before retiring on 23 November 2025. ANWESHA SANTRA

2 mins

How We Became Partners in Crime!

In a Facebook Post titled \"The Lit Fest Crisis!\" journalist and writer Nona Wali-appointed out that lit fests are becoming places where politicians and influencers are panellists, who have very little to contribute to a literary or intellectual discussion.

5 mins

Discover the glorious heritage of Madhya Pradesh Exploring through its captivating museums

Today is World Museum Day. Annually organized by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), a global association of museums and museum professionals, the goal is to raise public awareness about the importance of museums.

6 mins

Kahlo-inspired Kalighat patachitra

Frida Kahlo's art embodied inclusivity through its celebration of diversity both cultural and personal.

1 mins

The art of togetherness

Marriage means choosing to love someone every day. It is rarely the union of two souls but the coalescing of their dreams, time, and existence.

2 mins

Bitter, Sweet Hanoi

When I first arrived in Hanoi on a much-needed post-pandemic vacation exactly three years ago, the humid air carried a mix of motorbike exhaust, sizzling street food, and something rich and enticing: coffee.

3 mins

Russian drone strike in north-eastern Ukraine kills nine people, officials say

A Russian drone hit a bus evacuating civilians from a front-line area in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region Saturday and killed nine people, Ukrainian officials said, hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.

1 mins

Israel Launches a New Military Operation in Gaza to Pressure Hamas to Release Hostages

Israel said Saturday that it has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, following days of strikes across the Palestinian territory that killed hundreds of people.

2 mins

Trump says he is 'not frustrated' with Netanyahu over war in Gaza

US President Donald Trump has said that he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the war against Hamas in Gaza persists.

1 mins

Big deals and big spending: Trump's Mideast tour reviewed

Opulence, business deals and a $400M plane were among the things that characterised President Trump's four-day swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE

4 mins

Man who blinded Rushdie in one eye sentenced to 25 years

The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie, blinding him in one eye, was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison, the local prosecutor said.

1 mins

I never had a Plan B: Poovanna eyes India debut after recovering from serious injury

After a brief stint with the Indian junior team in 2023, Poovanna Chandura Boby is now training with the senior core group ahead of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League leg.

2 mins

Madrid Sign Spain Defender Huijsen From Bournemouth

Real Madrid and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of defender Dean Huijsen on a five-year deal.

1 mins

Indian Junior Shooters Embark Upon Year's First World Cup Mission in Suhl

A first batch of 40 Indian shooters and support staff will embark upon the blue-riband event of the junior international shooting sport calendar, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in Suhl, Germany, on Saturday.

2 mins

India to face Bangladesh in SAFF U19 final, aim for record 10th title

Boys in blue aim to continue regional domination with big victory against familiar opponents

3 mins

Junior Women's Squad Announced for Four Nations Hockey in Argentina

Hockey India has announced a 24-member Junior Women's Hockey Team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina.

1 mins

Doha Diamond League: Parul sets new national record in 3000m steeplechase

While javelin star Neeraj Chopra stole the limelight with his magical throw, another athlete posted a landmark performance to remind the fans that the other members of the Indian contingent at the prestigious Doha Diamond League 2025 are no pushovers either.

1 mins

It's just the beginning: Javelin star Neeraj Chopra on prospects of bettering 90.23m mark

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, who finally breached the 90m barrier to enter the elite club, said it was just the \"beginning\" after he came up with a 90.23m effort to finish second at the Doha Diamond League and set a new national record while making an early statement for the season.

3 mins

Gujarat Titans Aim To Continue Momentum Against Delhi Capitals

With only one win separating them from the IPL playoffs, the table toppers are aiming to continue their superb form

3 mins

Punjab Kings Look To Boost Their Playoffs Chances Against Off-Colour Rajasthan

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be aiming to cement their place in the top four when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday.

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Éditeur: The-Statesman-Net-Private-Limited

Catégorie: Newspaper

Langue: English

Fréquence: Daily

The Statesman Kolkata is a daily broadsheet newspaper published by The Statesman Net Pvt Ltd in Kolkata, India. It was founded in 1875 and is one of the oldest and most respected newspapers in India. The newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial independence.

The Statesman Kolkata covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, economy, society, culture, and sports. It also has a strong focus on local news and events. The newspaper is known for its critical and independent reporting on the government and the powerful.

The Statesman Kolkata is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in India, and especially in West Bengal. It is also a great way to get in-depth analysis and commentary on current affairs.