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The Statesman Kolkata
Shielding the few, weakening the many
India stands at a pivotal moment.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh Police follows zero-tolerance policyon crime: DGP Rajeev Krishna
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Wednesday said the state police is pursuing a “zero tolerance” policy against crime, focusing not only on arrests but also on securing convictions and strict punishment for offenders.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mother of child killed in post poll blast attempts suicide
Six months after the bomb blast during post-poll celebrations snatched away her nine-year-old daughter, the mother of the slain child attempted suicide in Nadia's Kaliganj police station area, laying bare the enduring scars of political violence, delayed justice and unrelenting fear.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro currency union
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP targets 20 of Kolkata's 28 seats
Continuing on his agenda to take stock of the BJP West Bengal unit's preparedness for the Assembly polls scheduled early next year, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday held a meeting with the party's public representatives, past and present, at a hotel in Salt Lake here.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
‘No force could withstandAyodhya’s valour, pride and strength’
The second anniversary of the consecration of Lord Rams idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, observed as Pratishtha Dwadashi, was marked with deep devotion on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Market ends final trading session of 2025 on strong note
The Indian stock market ended the final trading session of 2025 on a strong note, with benchmark indices closing firmly in the green.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mumbai Votes
As Mumbai heads into another Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election, the contest is being read not merely as a civic poll but as a referendum on the city’s changing social contract.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Family altercation leads to fratricide in Park Street area
Differences between two brothers over property and related family disputes led to the younger assaulting the elder, resulting in the latter's death at NRS Medical College and Hospital late last night.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India moves to protect steel sector with import levy
India has notified safeguard duty on select steel products that will remain in place for three years, a step that underscores New Delhi's desire to protect domestic steelmakers like Tata Steel, Jindals and SAIL from what it considers as “unfair competition.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mansukh Mandaviya launches₹75 crore High Performance Centre project at SAI NSSC Bengaluru
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC) in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in strengthening India's elite sports ecosystem.
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January 01, 2026
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Begum Zia laid to rest; EAM hands over PM's letter to Tarique Rahman
Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former premier and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was laid to rest beside her husband, late Gen Ziaur Rahman at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Wednesday afternoon.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Record-breaker Deepti Sharma focuses on impact, not numbers
India’s dominant 5-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in the T20I series was crowned by a landmark moment for Deepti Sharma, as the off-spin all-rounder became the highest wicket-taker in women's T20I history, underlining her growing stature as one of the most influential players in the format.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Auto PLI sees ₹35,657 crore inflow, incentives at ₹2,322 crore
The government on Wednesday said that under the Production Linked Incentive— Auto Scheme (PLI Auto), cumulative investment of Rs 35,657 crore and cumulative determined sales of Rs 32,879 crore has been achieved (till 30 September).
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SC exempts Kerala journalist from Surrender in 2013 obscenity case
The Supreme Court has exempted Kerala journalist Aravindan Manikoth from surrendering to custody in a 2013 criminal case in which he was convicted of making sexually coloured remarks against a former municipal chairperson.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kolkata on high alert on New Year's Eve with massive security cover
Kolkata will be under an unprecedented security blanket on New Year's Eve, with police deploying nearly double the number of personnel compared to Christmas Day to manage large crowds, prevent rowdiness and ensure public safety during year-end celebrations.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rajasthan police official officer arrested on graft, forgery charges
A Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) officer of the 2019 batch was arrested here on Wednesday for alleged forgery and intimidation of the complainant to extort money.
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January 01, 2026
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NIA court awards life sentencein Assam Hizb-ul-Mujahideen case
In a major crackdown on terrornetworks, a key accused in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terror conspiracy case has been convicted and sentenced by the Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Guwahati, Assam, officials said on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
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Angry BJP office bearers revolt in Nagpur, Sambhajinagar over ticket distribution
BJP office bearers revolted in its Nagpur stronghold on Wednesday, with 42 of them resigning after the BJP directly distributed AB forms without announcing the list of candidates.
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January 01, 2026
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Dilip Ghosh joins BJP huddle as Shah meets leaders
Former West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh was seen at a party meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Kolkata on Wednesday, marking his first public appearance at a BJP meeting in nearly eight months and fuelling speculation of a thaw between him and the state unit ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mankind's Chakravyuhas
Abhimanyu’s story is remembered for bravery. It should also be remembered as a reminder that courage must be accompanied by wisdom. Entry into complexity is easy when confidence runs ahead of comprehension. Exit requires awareness, guidance, compassion and restraint. If global leadership can internalise this shift, the crises we face need not define our future. They can become the terrain on which a more responsible, reflective, and humane way of living takes shape
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January 01, 2026
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Stay out of Congress’ internal affairs: Manickam Tagore tells ally DMK
Short of reprimanding the DMK's allies in the INDIA bloc, the Congress Whip in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday asked them to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the grand old party and dictating how it should conduct itself.
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January 01, 2026
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Row is political, Deepam will be installed atop hill, says Pradhan
Condemning the ruling DMK for not honouring the high court verdict on lighting Karthigai Deepam atop the Thiruparankundram hillock adjacent to the Sikkandar Badshah Dargha, Union Education Minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan (Photo) on Wednesday asserted that none could prevent the lighting of Deepam as Lord Shiva will take care of it.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Marco Rubio discusses Yemen with UAE, Saudileaders
The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with the top diplomats of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, focusing on the deteriorating situation in Yemen and broader concerns affecting regional security and _ stability, according to official US readouts.
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January 01, 2026
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Travis Head hopes Ashes tradition of post-series drinks returns
Australia opener Travis Head has expressed hope that England and Australia will revive their longstanding tradition of sharing a drink at the end of the ongoing Ashes, a ritual that was strained during the fractious 2023 contest in England.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
New schedule of electoral duty for BLOs announced
New schedules of responsibilities have been announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise from the New Year.
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January 01, 2026
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Tata Group divests full holding in Taj GVK Hotels
Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs the Taj chain of hotels informed the stock exchange in a regulatory filing that it has sold off its entire 25.52 per cent stake in Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Ltd to its executive director and promoter-shareholder Shalini Bhupal for Rs 592 crore.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Villagers, scholars hold silent protest to save Purulia's hills from mining
Under the winter sun of western Purulia, the rocky silhouettes of'Tillaboni and Panjaniya hills stood witness on Sunday to a rare, quiet resistance.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Nothird party, says New Delhion China’s mediation claim
A day after Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi claimed that China had played a role in ending hostilities between India and Pakistan in the month of May following the Pahalgam terror attack, sources in the Indian government firmly rejected the claim, reiterating that no third party was involved in the ceasefire decision in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
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January 01, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kolkata Metro's special security arrangements on New Year's Eve
Aiming to ensure safety of commuters, the Kolkata Metro Railway has strengthened security arrangements at key Metro stations, on New Year's Eve.
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