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The Statesman Delhi
Raj Thackeray’s warning to ECI: Hold elections only after clearing voter list doubts
chief Raj Thackeray today issued a stern warning to the State Election Commission, saying that polls in Maharashtra should not be held until all doubts over voter rolls and any irregularities in the election process are resolved.
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October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Hyderabad’s Deccan rocks turn into 'Kalikhetra' as Bengali diaspora celebrates Kali Puja with fervour
The barren rocks of the Deccan have transformed into a new “Kalikhetra,” as the growing Bengali diaspora celebrates Kali Puja with great fervour in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
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October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Israel identifies bodies of two hostages as Gaza-Egypt border stays shut
Israel identified the remains of two hostages released by Hamas overnight, as the Palestinian group said talks to launch the second phase of ceasefire negotiations have begun, despite strikes traded between Israel and militants in southern Gaza on Sunday.
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October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Discarded but not wasted
On Dhanteras, we bring you a story on an artist's unique creations fusing gold with coconut shells
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Reliance Retail Q2FY26 net profit rises by 17 pc to touch ₹3,439 crore
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) officially announced in a statement here that it has reported a 17.2 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) increase in its net profit at Rs 3,439 crore for the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26).
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
CWC 2025: Under-pressure India look for course correction against England to stay alive in SF race
Under mounting pressure to revive their campaign after back-to-back defeats, India are likely to consider a tactical reshuffle by adding a sixth bowling option when they face England in a crucial ICC Women's ODI World Cup match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
PM Modi to lead rally blitz in Bihar before Assembly polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to spearhead an extensive campaign across Bihar, aiming to energise the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
The case for a ban~I
Ultra Processed Foods, that include heavily processed items likefizzy drinks, sugary cereals andfrozenpizzas, etc. are most harmfulto human health; they aremadefromingredients like hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup, flavouringagents and emulsifiers which arenotfound in the home kitchen. UPFsare made by breaking down whole foods into components such as sugars, proteins, starches and fibre, which arethen chemically modified and reassembled alongwithadditiveslike artificial colours, preservatives andsweeteners to make thefood more appealingand whatis more dangerous ~ more addictive
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Island Escape? Almost!
A two-night stay at The Isle by Wonderla near Bengaluru affords the luxury seeker everything from hot-tub soaks to starlit ceilings, with indulgent dining, pet-friendly touches, and even a private tour of Wonderla's iconic amusement park.
4 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
'Every inch of Pak territory within Brahmos reach'
Operation Sindoor against Pakistan was \"just a trailer\", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, as he declared that every inch of the neighbouring country's territory is now within the reach of the cruise missile.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
CHECK LIST
I have been ‘launching’ my wife for a good part of more than two decades. I must proudly hasten to add that each ‘launch’ has been successful.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
'Both partners must stand by each other and be willing to compromise'
In today’s fast-paced world, patience in sustaining a relationship often takes a backseat amid constant distractions.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Akhilesh Yadav brands BJP a ‘dud firecracker’, slams Yogi govt over UP power mess
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the BJP today, terming it a \"dud firecracker,\" and blamed the Yogi Adityanath government forthe mess inthe state power department.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
EC orders voter list check, Maha local polls likely in Dec
Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chokkalingam ordered district collectors on Saturday to investigate discrepancies in voters lists to conduct local civic body elections and submit a report by next week, after which a copy of this report will be given to Maharashtra opposition party leaders.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
PM Modi extends Dhanteras greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation onthe occasion of Dhanteras, praying for everyone’s happiness, prosperity, and good health.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
'GST reforms not in response to tariff war, this had to happen'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday denied that the introduction of GST reforms were linked to the punitive tariffs imposed by the United States, asserting that discussions on Goods and Services Tax rate rationalisation had been happening for a long time.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Afghan, Pak delegations hold crisistalksin Doha
Afghan and Pakistani delegations arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, hoping to defuse the deadliest crisis between them in several years after more thana week of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
ECI declares paid holiday on polling days for Bihar
The Election Commission of India on Saturday declared a paid holiday on polling days during the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and by-elections across eight Assembly constituencies in seven states.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Hide and seek with childhood
\"8..9..10...ami aschiiiii ebar... Shreya dhoppa..\" (8..9..10...here I come Shreya gotcha) And just like that, one fine morning, we all stopped playing 'lukochuri (hide and seek) with our friends and started playing 'lukochuri' with our childhood innocence and carefree lifestyle.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
BSNL launches Diwali Bonanza with festive offers
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on 15 October 2025 announced a special Diwali Bonanza to light up customers' delight across India.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Her Right
In a small town on the banks of the Ganges, a young woman stood her ground, not merely against a man's taunts but against the weight of an entire patriarchal mindset that continues to dictate how women in India should live, dress, and dream.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Order and Chaos
RTUSAMHARA, a solo exhibition by artist and art historian Shibani Sehgal held at Triveni Kala Sangam, 205 Tansen Marg, New Delhi, just concluded. The artist has used mixed media on paper medium and displayed fifteen of her artworks.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump urges Russia and Ukraine to halt war at current front lines
President Donald Trumpon Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Where poetry meets the plough
\"Rabindranath Tagore and the forgotten village of Odisha's Pandua
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
GST cuts ignite record-breaking festive sales, set stage for Diwali boom
lhe government's GST ratecuts have sparked an unprecedented surge in consumer spending, turning Navratri into one of the largest shopping festivals in recent years and setting the stage for what promises to bea historic Diwali for India’s economy.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
From screen to soul: festivals via film
In Indian cinema, a festival is never just a celebration, it is a heartbeat. A plot twist. A pause before the storm. A grand, glittering breath.
3 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Goddess of wrath
Kali Puja, nowadays, is celebrated as the festival of lights.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
China expels no.2 general and 8 others from the Communist Party in anti-corruption drive
China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defence Ministry said Friday.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
INDIA bloc faces internal clashes ahead of first phase of Bihar elections
The deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections has passed, but the opposition INDIA bloc is yet to reach a consensus on seat-sharing.
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October 19, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Kali Puja in West Midnapore: 335 years of rituals and togetherness
The story of this Kali Puja began more than 335 years ago. The Saborno Roy Chowdhury family, one of the oldest aristocratic lineages of Bengal, started this grand celebration in their ancestral village of Kheput in West Midnapore.
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