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Indian economy sustains momentum; real GDP expected to grow 7.7 pc in FY26
India is poised to sustain its position among the world's fastest-growing major economies, with Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to expand by 7.7 per cent in FY 2025-26, according to the latest estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Stock markets end in red; IT and metals major losers
The Indian stock market on Friday ended in the red, in a volatile trading session, as investors weighed the Reserve Bank of India's latest inflation and growth projections.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Jairam Ramesh questions strategic value of Great Nicobar port, backs INS Baaz expansion
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday questioned the strategic rationale behind the proposed Great Nicobar port project, alleging that it could eventually become part of what the opposition describes as the “Modani empire,” and argued that expanding the naval air station INS Baaz at Campbell Bay would contribute more effectively to India's defence capabilities.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Hyderabad: Two suspected Ebola cases admitted to Gandhi Hospital
The Telangana Health Department has been put on high alert after the number of suspected Ebola cases at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad rose to two amid heightened surveillance over the spread of the virus in Central African countries.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Purple revolution a model for rural communities
There are moments in a nation’s journey when a quiet transformation in a remote corner becomes a symbol of national resurgence. The story of India’s ‘Purple Revolution’ is one such transformation.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
HC dismisses CMRL appeal, allows ED to continue probe linked to Vijayan's daughter
The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and its officials seeking to quash the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against them in connection with the alleged money laundering linked to Exalogic Solutions Ltd, a company owned by Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Adhikari holds Delhi consultations as Cabinet portfolio allocation nears
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid a whirlwind visit to New Delhi on Friday, meeting senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders as the newly formed state government moves closer to finalising the allocation of portfolios among the 35 ministers inducted into the expanded Cabinet.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages
Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has been spared much of the destruction and was sheltering thousands of people displaced by the three-month war.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Karnataka Minister R Ramalinga Reddy quits Cabinet two days after oath, cites ‘humiliation’
In an early setback for the newly formed Karnataka government, senior Congress leader and Minister R Ramalinga Reddy (photo) on Friday resigned from the Cabinet just two days after taking oath, alleging that he had been repeatedly “humiliated” after being denied the Bengaluru Development portfolio despite what he described as repeated assurances from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
‘People vote for good governance’
Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal (61) is a seasoned politician with almost 20 years of experience at all levels of politics.
6 min |
June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Cattle Shed Answer
A Hormuz mine-laying season has shown how thin India’s fuel security is; the surest reply lies not in distant diplomacy but in the dung-soaked floor of an ordinary Indian village shed
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tribal women in Jhargram are frontline defenders of forests & biodiversity
They are the first to feel the effects of climate change and among the most active defenders of nature. Yet most tribal women, who protect forests and sustain rural ecosystems possess neither land ownership nor a meaningful voice in environmental decision-making.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Celebrating artistic diversity and creative exchange
FineTouch has organized a group art exhibition KALABIMB-26.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Uncontested RS polls on cards in Rajasthan as nominations begin
Rajasthan appears headed for an uncontested Rajya Sabha election, with the ruling BJP and the Congress fielding candidates strictly in line with their respective strengths in the 200-member Assembly.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Making public transport safe for women
Navigating public transport in Nepal is a daily ordeal for commuters, especially women.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India likely to surpass China in global GDP share by 2060: Report
India is expected to surpass China in terms of its share of global GDP measured in purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2060, a report has said.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
New Arsenal
Wars have often accelerated technological change.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India, Greece renew pledge to combat cross-border terrorism
India and Greece on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to combating cross-border terrorism during the 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi, as the two countries reviewed their expanding strategic partnership.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Durgapur poised for second mega steel plant near Andal airport
Nearly 67 years after the establishment of Durgapur, the brainchild of the late Dr BC Roy, the city is set to receive another greenfield steel plant.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Patna coaching centre row: Sources claim FIR against Khan Sir, cops yet to confirm
The much-discussed Patna coaching controversy took a fresh turn on Friday, with sources claiming that an FIR has been filed against Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, the director of Khan Global Studies, at Kadamkuan Police Station in Patna. However, there has been no official confirmation from the police.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BSB’s vision is to create global well-rounded individuals rooted in Indian ethos: Dr NP Singh
For too long, since the Education Act came into picture back in 1835, students of Bharat have been made to learn the country’s knowledge system, contribution to mathematics, life sciences, philosophy, and other subjects just as footnotes, reducing the Indian traditional education system to merely create job seekers and individuals who were dependent.
2 min |
June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Govt will do everything for promotion of industrial growth: Dilip Ghosh
The state government would do everything to create a congenial atmosphere for promotion of industrial growth in the state, said Dilip Ghosh, state panchayat and rural development minister at the inauguration of India Global Grand Trade Fair at New Town today.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 pc; revises GDP growth projection to 6.6 pc
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent while maintaining a neutral policy stance.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Trinamul MP's tweet hints at rift among party's Parliamentarians
Speculation over growing fissures within the Trinamul Congress (TMC) has intensified, with political circles now questioning whether the turmoil that has surfaced in the party's legislative wing in the West Bengal Assembly could spill over into its parliamentary ranks in the Lok Sabha.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Ustad Sabir Khan: A Great Musician Remembered
The world of Indian classical music lost a brilliant artist on May 14, 2026, with the passing of Ustad Sabir Khan.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Three civilians killed, houses torched in fresh violence in Manipur
Three civilians were killed and at least seven houses set ablaze in an attack today at Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district, by unknown armed persons in fresh violence in Manipur.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tariff Reboot
President Donald Trump’s trade policy has acquired a second life.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India, US to execute first tranche of bilateral trade agreement by mid-July: Piyush Goyal
India and the United States are on track to execute the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement by the middle of July.
2 min |
June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Annamalai breaks with BJP, announces plans for new party
Spurred by the meteoric rise of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, who came to power within two years of launching the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), former BJP state president K Annamalai on Friday announced that he would launch a new political party within the next six months and contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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June 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India has laws to deal with illegal foreign nationals including Bangladeshis: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that all foreign nationals staying illegally in India, including those from Bangladesh, are subject to the laws of the country and will be dealt with accordingly.
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