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The Statesman Kolkata
Vijay revokes appointment of personal astrologer as his OSD in the face of opposition
Public resentment, ridicule, and strong rebuke from both allies and the Opposition forced Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to revoke the appointment of his personal astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as his Officer on Special Duty (OSD — Political) within 24 hours of the move.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Thailand Open: Srikanth outclasses 8th seed; Sindhu, Lakshya, Devika Malvika also progress
Former World No.1 Kidambi Srikanth produced a dominant performance to upset eighth seed Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games and advance to the Round of 16 at the Thailand Open being held at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Vijay govt wins confidence vote, gets backing of rebel AIADMK MLAs
Crossing the major hurdle facing his government, Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the vote of confidence in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, securing the support of 144 members, well in excess of the halfway mark of 118.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fuel prices may increase if West Asia conflict drags on, says RBI Governor
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India may need to increase retail fuel prices if the conflict in the West Asia drags on.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Minister calls for coal sector support during global energy challenges
Central minister of state for coal and mines, Satish Chandra Dubey (photo), on Wednesday said the coal sector must support the country ‘‘at these crucial hour’’, citing global energy challenges and the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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May 14, 2026
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Fadnavis requests Opposition not to mock PM's suggestions for saving the economy
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requested the Opposition not to mock Prime Minister Modi's austerity measures, suggested to save the economy in view of the ongoing crisis in West Asia on which India depends for its petroleum supply.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Banks likely to pivot toward bonds as savings shift to capital markets: SBIMD
Banks may increasingly raise money through bonds and other market instruments in the future as more people move their savings towards investment products like mutual funds, according to State Bank of India (SBI) Managing Director Ashwini Kumar Tewari.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
CM steps up ‘zero tolerance’ campaign against corruption
Suvendu Adhikari retains Bhowanipore, relinquishes Nandigram, says won't abandon Nandigram’s people
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Centre’s coal gasification scheme to attract ₹3 lakh crore investment, create 50,000 jobs
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Austerity drive: PM Modi reduces convoy size, Suvendu follows suit
In a move indicating implementation of austerity measures within the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his convoy size. Officials said that the reduction was carried out while maintaining essential security components as per the SPG protocol.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
The economics of quiet patriotism
The world India is navigating today is far more uncertain than the one we inhabited even two years ago.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Gehlot, Jully corner Rajasthan govt over NEET paper leak
CBI team arrived at the Rajasthan Police Special Operation Group (SOG) headquarters Tuesday evening to take up the NEET 2026 paper leak case for inquiry.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Cabinet okays increase in MSP for 14 kharif crops
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for Marketing Season 2026-27 to ensure remunerative prices to farmers.
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May 14, 2026
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Karnataka withdraws 2022 uniform order, allows limited religious symbols in schools
The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew its controversial 5 February 2022 uniform order and issued fresh guidelines allowing students in schools and colleges to wear “limited traditional and faith-based symbols” along with prescribed uniforms, while stressing equality, discipline and secular values.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Hormuz Gamble
The rhetoric surrounding the Iran conflict may still speak the language of ceasefires and negotiations, but the strategic reality points elsewhere.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kerala CM deadlock: IUML to announce stand only after Congress decision
As uncertainty continues over the next Chief Minister of Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has decided to wait for the official announcement from the Congress high command on who will be the Chief Minister of Kerala.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Cristiano Ronaldo enters sixth World Cup looking to show he can still thrive despite Saudi move
Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portugal great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Investing in education brings talent dividend
In the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), China has emphasized the importance of investing in both physical assets and human capital, with education playing a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its people.
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May 14, 2026
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Fish curry diplomacy marks BJP’s first day in Assembly
Fish, a symbol of being Bengali, was used as a tool for political messaging on the opening day of the new West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday as the BJP government sought to strike an emotional chord with Bengalis while newly-elected MLAs, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, took oath as members of the House.
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May 14, 2026
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BJP activates booth strategy ahead of crucial UP Assembly polls
Following mega electoral successes in Assam and West Bengal, the BJP is activating hyper-local booth-level micromanagement formula in Uttar Pradesh ~ the country’s largest and politically most crucial state, often seen as the gateway to power in New Delhi.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Plato’s warning should resonate in India
As an observer of electoral politics in West Bengal - and increasingly of democratic life across India - one is compelled to confront an uncomfortable truth: Indian democracy, though vigorous in participation, appears increasingly fragile in purpose.
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May 14, 2026
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Mahua faces criminal complaint over Op Sindoor comments
A fresh political and legal storm erupted around Trinamul Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday after a criminal complaint accusing her of making ‘‘anti-national’’ and ‘‘seditious’’ remarks on ‘‘Operation Sindoor’’ was filed before the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Krishnagar, Nadia.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Seven arrested in Bihar as NEET-UG paper leak probe leads to VIMS
Bihar Police have busted a ‘‘solver gang’’ allegedly involved in the NEET-UG 2026 examination and arrested seven people from across the state.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Four cheetah cubs born for the first time in the wild at Kuno National Park found mauled to death
All four cheetah cubs born a month ago to an Indian-born cheetah for the first time in the wild were found mauled to death near the Kuno National Park (KNP) in India’s ‘Cheetah State’, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, despite claims by top KNP authorities of 24X7 surveillance and monitoring of the cheetah family.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Russia presses its barrages of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace and Kyiv is emboldened
More than 100 Russian drones targeted areas of Ukraine on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, hours after another barrage of civilian areas killed at least eight people.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan.
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May 14, 2026
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Families of six BJP 'martyrs' in Purulia relieved after CM's announcement to support them
The families of Trilochan Mahato and Dulal Kumar, who have long demanded a CBI investigation into the murders of their relatives, renewed their appeal to the new government following the swearing-in ceremony.
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May 14, 2026
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Sundar credits GT's clarity after fifth straight win in IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar credited the team’s clarity and consistency after GT registered their fifth straight win in IPL 2026 with a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Stock market ends on high note after consecutive losses
The Indian stock market on Wednesday ended marginally higher after four days of consecutive losses.
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May 14, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
PBKS battle slump while MI play for pride in Dharamsala
Already eliminated from the race to the play-offs, five-time title-holders Mumbai Indians could play the party spoilers and go all-out without any baggage of expectations when they take on last season’s runners-up Punjab Kings, desperate to finally stop the bleeding after a stunning reversal in form, in the crucial IPL 2026 clash at Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium on Thursday.
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