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The Statesman
JPC likely to retain 30-day custody clause for removal of PM, CM
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill is expected to adopt its report on 17 July, with indications that it will retain the Bill's most debated provision mandating the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and Union or state ministers from office if they are arrested and remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in cases involving serious offences.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman
Govt plans 470 new buses by Durga Puja
Commuters in Kolkata may soon find relief from the shortage of buses on city roads. State Transport Minister Arjun Singh today announced that the West Bengal government is planning to introduce 470 new buses by Durga Puja to improve connectivity across various routes.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Characters and colors from an ancient city
“All over India there are hundreds of cities that have flourished on the banks of a river but there is no city south of the Himalayas which is as significant to Indian culture as is the northern Indian city of Allahabad set as it is on the banks of the Ganga,” writes Sunandan Roy Chowdhury, Publisher of Sampark, which published the delightful book called “Allahbad Afternoons” written by Prof (Dr Shefalika Ghosh Samaddar”.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC order prohibiting cow, calf slaughter across state
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court's 27 May, 2026 order directing that no cow or calf be slaughtered anywhere in the State, including on Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), contending that the High Court travelled far beyond the scope of the petition before it, which was confined to preventing the slaughter of cows in public places during Bakrid in Coimbatore.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
PM Modi remembers theatre legend Vijaya Mehta, praises her lasting cultural legacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the demise of acclaimed theatre director and actor Vijaya Mehta (photo), describing her as one of the towering figures of Indian culture and cinema whose pioneering contributions to modern Marathi theatre inspired generations of artists.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
A tactical pause?
This stark dichotomy between tactical firepower and strategic victory forced the United States to recalibrate its approach. The trajectory of the war - culminating in conditional ceasefires, memoranda of understanding, and a return to technical negotiations rather than a definitive surrender - demonstrates that modern, highly capable middle powers can effectively neutralize traditional unipolar dominance
5 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka reaches third round in straight sets
Naomi Osaka kept her Wimbledon 2026 run rolling on Wednesday, defeating Anastasia Gasanova 6-3, 6-2 on Court 2 to book her place in the third round.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UPI transactions slip 3 percent in June after record high in May; IMPS, FASTag also decline
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions moderated in June after scaling record highs in the previous month, with both transaction value and volume witnessing a sequential decline.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, Catholic traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent Wednesday, dismissing the resulting excommunications and schism by declaring it was a “sacred duty” to defend the Catholic faith.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BCB lists India series in new media rights tender
India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh appears to have moved a step closer to becoming a reality after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) invited bids for the television and digital media rights of the series, even though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to officially confirm the tour.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Annapurna Yojana: Bengal govt transfers money to over 1 cr women
The West Bengal government on Wednesday transferred money directly to the bank accounts of over 1 crore beneficiaries of the Annapurna Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme aimed at the economic and social empowerment of women, and announced that a dedicated online portal will be started soon to ensure greater transparency in its implementation.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
KCA revokes Sreesanth's three-year ban after unconditional apology
Former India pacer S. Sreesanth's three-year suspension from the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has been revoked after he submitted an unconditional apology for his remarks against the state body.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rebel TMC faction to meet ECI’s bench today amid symbol dispute
The escalating leadership battle within the Trinamul Congress is set to reach the Election Commission of India, with the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee is scheduled to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the full bench of the Commission in New Delhi at 12 pm on Thursday, according to sources.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Eight killed, 25 passengers injured as sleeper coach catches fire after collision with trailer in Rajasthan's Dausa
Eight passengers were killed and more than 25 others injured when a sleeper coach traveling from Rishikesh-Haridwar to Indore caught fire after colliding with a trailer on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Dausa in the early hours of Wednesday.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RBI appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director effective 1 July
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED), with the appointment taking effect from July 1, the central bank announced on Wednesday.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Modi-Takaichi summit could see new Indo-Pacific defence, economic shield
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds his summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who flew in on Wednesday, what the world will look out for will be whether Asia's “Big 2” can create an architecture of economic security and defence cooperation in an era of uncertain geopolitics disrupting markets and supply chains.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Deadline for SIT probe into Ayodhya donation theft case extended till 15 July
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has extended the deadline until July 15 for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged donation theft case in the Ayodhya pilgrimage area.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Government plans redevelopment of College Street on Oxford Street model
The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government is planning to redevelop Kolkata’s heritage ‘boipara’, College Street, with an international look modelled on Oxford Street in London, where vehicles will be barred and honking eliminated, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul said in Asansol on Tuesday.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Govt tasks Meta not to roll out WhatsApp username feature, seeks explanation
The Central government has issued a notice to the US-based Meta, which owns and operates several prominent social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, asking it not to roll out its planned \"usernames\" feature on WhatsApp in India until after consultations “to the satisfaction of the government”.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Brook commits fully to England
Banned from the Indian Premier League until the 2028 season, Harry Brook has insisted he has no regrets about skipping the cash-rich franchise league, saying his only priority is representing England as he also emerged as the leading contender to succeed Ben Stokes as the country’s next Test captain.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Preserving heritage beyond forts and palaces
It is commonplace to look at heritage in terms of beautiful buildings, palaces, forts and monuments, artifacts or colourful dances and cultural celebrations.
3 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Women's help desks to resume at all police stations: CM
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today announced that women's help desks at every police station will resume operations from tomorrow, giving a fresh boost to women's security.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
OCCASIONAL NOTE
IN its survey of the work of the Industries Department for last year the Government of Bengal announces that it has decided to accept the principle of State aid to industries and is preparing a Bill to this end.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Arrest threat looms over TMC leader Anubrata Mondal
The arrest of TMC heavyweight and former District Core Committee Convenor of Birbhum, Anubrata Mondal, appears imminent after the Suri District Judge Court rejected his anticipatory bail petition in connection with the 2021 post-poll violence case.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Humayun Kabir skips one police summons
Rejinagar MLA Humayun Kabir on Thursday said he would not appear before one of the two police stations that have summoned him over his controversial \"satabhanga mar\" (merciless beating) remark, asserting that he was not afraid of arrest and would face any legal consequences.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Manufacturing PMI slips to 54.2 as export demand weakens
India's manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in three months in June, as softer international demand weighed on new orders, output, hiring and purchasing activity, according to a private survey released on Wednesday.
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July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Perfect Mexico blank Ecuador for first knockout win since 1986
A blistering first-half goal from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez steered Mexico to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the co-hosts registered their first World Cup knockout victory in 40 years with a dominant 2-0 win over Ecuador here at Mexico City Stadium on Wednesday.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh rolls out VB G-RAM-G Act with ₹300 daily wage guarantee
A major change in the rural employment system has come into effect across Uttar Pradesh and the rest of the country with the Government of India officially replacing the MGNREGA with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VBG-RAM-G) Act.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bielsa steps down as Uruguay manager
Marcelo Bielsa has said he would step down as Uruguay manager after its group-stage elimination from the FIFA World Cup.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
‘Opposition should seek judicial review of SIR instead of petitioning CJI’
The All India Bar Association (AIBA) has said the reported memorandum submitted by 23 opposition parties and an Independent Member of Parliament to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is not the appropriate constitutional course, maintaining that judicial remedies not political memoranda must be invoked to challenge the poll body’s actions.
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