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Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain after disappointing IPL2026
Lucknow Super Giants will head into IPL 2027 with a new captain after Rishabh Pant stepped down from the role.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman
SCallows Vinesh Phogatto appear in Asian Gamestrials
The Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials after dismissing a challenge filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) against a Delhi High Court order granting her permission to participate.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman
Fierce thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Uttar Pradesh, 25 dead
Thunderstorms and heavy rain, which struck on early Friday, have worsened the situation in Uttar Pradesh.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman
Leo Messi in Argentina's World Cup squad as coach Scalonicalms injury fears
Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad that will seek a second consecutive title at the 2026 World Cup.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman
BCCIbans smart goggles in IPL 2026 over security concerns
The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has instructed all IPL 2026 teams not to possess or use \"smart goggles\" or smart sunglasses during the tournament due to security concerns.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman
Grappling with a counterfeit reality
Recently, the New York State University in the US initiated a programme called 'NYU in real life', to promote a student-led culture change of spending less time online and more in living life in person, and creating together a 'collective effervescence'.
4 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman
State agencies, BSF work together at Hakimpur border as holding centres swell with occupants
Hakimpur on the India-Bangladesh border in North 24-Parganas has turned into a zone of heightened security and humanitarian management, with the West Bengal government, the Border Security Force (BSF), district administration and health department jointly handling the influx of suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators lodged at multiple holding centres in Swarupnagar.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman
Gill century sinks Rajasthan as Titans storm into IPL 2026 final
If Vaibhav Sooryavanshi represents the new-age batter thriving on fearless -power and relentless aggression, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan offered a reminder that conventional approach of timing, placement and classical stroke-play remain just as effective in the shortest format.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman
Paris Saint-Germain's attack vs Arsenal's defence: UCL final all set for epic clash
Attack vs. defence? Beauty vs. the beast? Art vs. science? Even if that's too simplistic a way of looking at the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on Saturday, it pretty much sums up the clash of styles likely to be on show at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman
Abhishekto visit families of two TMC workers killed in post-poll violence
Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is scheduled to visit Sonarpur Dakshin and Beliaghata Assembly constituencies on Saturday to meet the families of two party workers who were allegedly killed in post-poll violence.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Reliance Consumer Products bets on Campa for multifold growth by 2030
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) has positioned its Campa soft drink portfolio for aggressive expansion plans in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector to grow its revenue multifold by 2030, according to its FY26 annual report.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Monthly pay-off case: CMRL appeals to Kerala HC to quash ED probe
Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) filed an appeal on Friday before a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court challenging a single-judge order which refused to quash the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED's) investigation into the alleged monthly pay-off case involving Exalogic Solutions, a company owned by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Operation Romeo: Cops harass a couple on a dark deserted road
Some films stay with you long, long after the curtains come down.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Trump meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on going ahead with Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said Friday he's holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisors as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India rushes to evacuate 13 flagged ships amid escalating Gulf crisis
The Government of India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways announced on Friday.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
All five Indira Guarantees will be met: Kerala CM V D Satheesan
Kerala Governor highlights ‘Indira Guarantees’, announces white paper on state finances in policy address
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Iran war poses risk to India's growth and inflation: RBI report
The ongoing Iran war and resulting high crude oil prices pose risks to India's growth and inflation, though the growth outlook remains positive, the Reserve Bank of India said.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fadnavis calls liquor deaths ‘murder’ as Rohit Pawar slams BJP and vandalises shop
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned those responsible for the deaths of 13 people after they consumed poisonous liquor in Pune on Friday.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fractured Healthcare
The contrast between urban and rural facilities is stark. Metros like Delhi or Mumbai boast world class hospitals, yet they are overcrowded and often inaccessible to the poor. In rural districts, primary health centres are understaffed, underequipped, and frequently non-functional. This imbalance leaves rural populations dependent on informal practitioners, while urban hospitals are flooded with patients who cannot afford private care
5 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Frozen Lines
India’s sharp rejection of the latest China-Pakistan joint statement on Kashmir was predictable.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak ‘can be stopped’
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, as medical personnel struggle with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population and armed groups in a volatile region.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Clear direction
Sir, Apropos today's first page report quoting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's appeal to understand the context of the three Fs ~ Fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange ~ India is grappling with, the article ‘Opportunities beckon’ by Devendra Saksena is a refreshing discussion on the same issue and provides very clear directions for both the long- and short-term.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Arunabh Kumar's TVF, The Face Of Pop Culture On OTT
In the realm of entertainment, content producers are constantly striving to create content that truly resonates with audiences.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India, US near interim trade deal, agreement likely in coming weeks: Ambassador Gor
India and the United States (US) are in the final stages of concluding a much-anticipated interim trade agreement, with the deal expected to be signed within the next few weeks or months, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Friday.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Despite El Nino conditions, the monsoon can still be normal or above normal
Almost since the beginning of the year, social media platforms have been flooded with discussions around so-called ‘‘Super El Niño’’, with many using the term to make alarming predictions about the Southwest Monsoon ~ the lifeline of India ~ in 2026.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Border security, trade high on Myanmar Prez’s India agenda
The four-day official visit of Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to India, commencing Saturday, offers an opportunity for the leadership of both the countries to review progress in bilateral relations and discuss key issues, including border security, connectivity, and economic ties.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India, Canada push stronger trade ties, set year-end CEPA goal
India and Canada reaffirmed their shared commitment for strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties to deliver tangible outcomes supporting economic growth and increased commercial opportunities for businesses in both countries, an Canada-India joint statement released here on Friday said.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
TMC set to disintegrate, says party MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
In a startling political assessment that could have major implications for West Bengal politics, veteran Trinamul Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has said that the Trinamul Congress (TMC) is headed for “disintegration” following what he described as the party’s inability to “introspect on the causes for its defeat”.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
88 kmph winds wreck havoc in city, 7 dead in state
A powerful spell of thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds lashed Kolkata and several districts of south Bengal on Friday afternoon, disrupting normal life, affecting flight, metro and train services, uprooting trees and causing at least one death in the city.
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