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Rahul Gandhi's ‘magician’ barb sparks Lok Sabha uproar
lhe Lok Sabha on Friday spiralled into a high-decibel confrontation as Leader ofthe Opposition Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the government with a provocative “magician” analogy and an enigmatic reference to 16 April, setting off fierce protests fromthe treasury benches and repeated interventions by Speaker Om Birla.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Gautam Adani surpasses Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person
ADANI’S RISE HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY STEADY GAINS IN HIS GROUP’S STOCK PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR, ADDING $8.1 BILLION TO HIS FORTUNE. IN CONTRAST, AMBANI HAS FACEDA DECLINE OF $16.9 BILLION IN HIS NET WORTH OVER THE SAME PERIOD, REFLECTING MIXED TRENDS IN RELIANCE INDUSTRIES’ MARKET PERFORMANCE.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
India down to sixth, but on course for third
India’s position in the global GDP rankings has slipped from fifth to sixth, according to the latest IMF estimates.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
When comics took over the city of joy
Anime is more than animation.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
GCC divisions
The perception that Islamabad has stopped short of offering unequivocal diplomatic backing has raised deeper concerns within the Emirati strategic circles about Pakistan's reliability as a future partner. In this context the UAE'S demand of repayment of its longstanding loans is clear geopolitical signalling that reflects a broader reassessment of trust, alignment, and the long-term viability of the relationship between the two nations.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Shubman Gill hits 86 as GT keep KKR winless with five-wicket victory
Skipper Shubman Gill continued his knack of making a truckload of runs at Narendra Modi Stadium-this time by smashing a serene 86 to guide Gujarat Titans (GT) to a comfortable five-wicket victory over a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on Friday.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Mamata backs women's quota, opposes delimitation:
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced her party's support for the Women's Reservation Bill but issued a strong warning against linking it with the proposed delimitation exercise, saying the Trinamul Congress (TMC) would not accept any such move.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect
A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating wat.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Sabang flashpoint: Abhishekups ante with law and order pitch
Escalating the political temperature in West Bengal’s poll-bound landscape, Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday recast the Sabang contest as a decisive battle between “Bengal's self-respect” and what he termed the BJP’s “politics of intimidation’, launching a sharp offensive against Union Home Minister Amit Shah while invoking an alleged ground-level incident to question the Opposition’s democratic credentials just weeks ahead of counting day.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
After Nitish
The elevation of Samrat Choudhary as chief minister marks more than a routine change of guard in Bihar.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Merlin 'land scam' probe: I-T steps in as ED continues raids
I-T sleuths raid places linked to TMC candidate, two other leaders:
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment but Starmer insists he won't go:
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday resisted demands he resign over revelations that his scandaltainted pick for UK ambassador to Washington was appointed despite failing security checks.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Closing Doors
For a generation of Indian middle-class families, the promise of studying abroad was never just about education.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Addressing Nepal’s vulnerability to measles
Bangladesh’s recent measles outbreak, with 130 deaths in six weeks, has sent shockwaves across South Asia, including in Nepal.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman
‘We must call out China on Tibet’
Many people in India may not be familiar with Sujeet Kumar, who was renominated to Rajya Sabha from Odisha under the BJP’s banner.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
We welcome every step that leads to peace: India on 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
India on Friday welcomed the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying it welcomes every step that leads towards peace.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bulls hold grip on stock market, Sensex, Nifty close in green
The Indian stock market on Friday recouped losses and ended higher.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SA’s Connor Esterhuizen to replace injured Banton in GT IPL 2026 squad
Gujarat Titans have signed Connor Esterhuizen (photo) as areplacement for English batter Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to a finger injury.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Meghalaya lobbies Centre to ease scientific mining SOPs
The Meghalaya government is pursuing amendments with the union government to make the 100-hectare land coal mining condition more feasible for small miners, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma informed.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
ICC probes Canada over alleged T20 WC match-fixing vs New Zealand
The recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reportedly come under controversy after allegations of match-fixing surfaced in connection with Canada’s game against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rajasthan CM alleges misuse of Central funds, predicts BJP win
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday alleged that central funds allocated to West Bengal have not been properly utilised, claiming that the state has failed to achieve its full development potential.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SC declines Cong leader Khera’s plea to extend transit anticipatory bail in Assam FIR
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to extend transit anticipatory bail for Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma over multiple passport claim.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Four women killed, 26 injured in MP as tractor-trolley overturns
Four women were killed and 26 persons injured, some critically, after a speeding tractor-trolley lost balance and overturned in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday night.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Trinamul stresses development plank in Champdani, blames BJP for mill closures
The Trinamul Congress (TMC) is focusing on development issues in the Champdani Assembly constituency, while accusing the BJP of pushing thousands of jute mill workers and their families into uncertainty over their livelihoods.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Shadow Kill and a Saga of Guilt
Although India awards capital punishment only in the rarest of rare cases and is one of the very few countries in the world that practises such barbarity, I have always been against it.
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rape accused father commits suicide in police custody
A man, accused of raping his minor daughter, committed suicide by hanging himself inside the lockup of a police station in the Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP loses Tripura ADCto alliance partner TIPRA Motha, winning only 4 seats in 28
TIPRA Motha decisively secured 24 out of 28 seats in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) election, marking a significant victory.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India’s capital markets emerge as resilient, globally competitive hub:SEBI chief
India’s capital markets are increasingly being recognised as a stable, resilient and globally competitive destination for long-term investments, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
I-T raids at places linked to TMC candidate Debasish Kumar & 2 other leaders
The Income Tax department on Friday raided multiple premises including the residence of Trinamul Congress MLA Debasish Kumar as well as the homes and offices of two other leaders ofthe party, triggering political tension in the Assembly elections.
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April 18, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Reality has turned out differently: Mamata targets BJP after SC directive on voter rolls
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, welcoming the Supreme Court's position on ensuring the right to vote of ‘excluded’ voters who are cleared by adjudication tribunals, on Friday hit out at the BJP over the issue.
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