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The Statesman Kolkata
‘Sindoor marked a new normal’
As India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, its strategic, operational, and psychological impact continues to shape the country’s security doctrine.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mbappé among players jeered by Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu in 2-0 win over Oviedo
Real Madrid fans made their discontentment known Thursday by jeering players at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium before a 2-0 win over already relegated Oviedo.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected as Speaker of 18th WB Assembly
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Cooch Behar Dakshin (South) constituency Rathindra Bose on Friday was elected as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
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May 16, 2026
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Kerala CM choice fuels Congress leadership succession buzz
Rahul Gandhi is said to “value” leaders who make “isacrifices” for the party. By that measure, senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal may have earned extra political capital and brownie points after “voluntarily” stepping aside from the race for Kerala chief minister in favour of V. D. Satheesan following the Congress-led UDF’s victory in the May 2026 Assembly elections.
2 min |
May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
US military defends Iran strikes
The Trump administration's Iran campaign came under intense scrutiny at a Senate hearing, with US military commanders claiming Tehran's military capabilities had been severely degraded even as lawmakers warned of rising economic and regional risks.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Adani Group, US SEC agree to settle civil fraud case
The US authorities and the Adani Group have agreed to settle a civil fraud case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Gautam Adani (photo), Chairman of the Adani Group and his nephew Sagar Adani, on the payment of civil penalties amounting to a combined $18 million.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
After Nikhat, Sakshi stuns Meenakshi to earn CWG, Asian Games berth
Former two-time youth world champion Sakshi Chaudhary is on a giant-killing spree. A day after eliminating two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, the Bhiwani boxer capped off an impressive campaign at the national boxing trials by defeating reigning world and Asian champion Meenakshi Hooda to secure her place in India’s squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Japan.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India’s trade deficit expands to $28.38 billion in April
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April with the merchandise exports increasing to USD 43.56 billion in April 2026 compared with USD 38.28 billion in the corresponding month last year, while merchandise imports climbed to USD 71.94 billion from USD 65.38 billion.
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May 16, 2026
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Mamata meets party candidates at home, asks them to help rehabilitate party workers
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee met with all the contesting candidates for the recently-concluded Assembly at Ms Banerjee’s Kalighat residence on Friday.
2 min |
May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SSC GD scam exposes tech-enabled exam mafia, insider collusion under scanner
The SSC GD constable examination cheating case uncovered in Ranchi has exposed what investigators believe is a technologically sophisticated examination fraud network involving remote-access systems, insider collusion, and an interstate solver gang operating through a dedicated high-speed internet setup.
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May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
EPSI & APAI hold faculty development programme
The Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI), in association with the Association of Professional Academic Institutions (APAI), West Bengal, organised a one-day faculty development programme (FDP) on the theme “Strengthening Institutional Quality, Accreditation & Ranking Performance” in Kolkata.
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May 16, 2026
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Nepal must unshackle itself from global oil markets
The conflict in West Asia might appear remote from Nepal, but its economic repercussions are now felt in every Nepali household. Fuel prices have skyrocketed to levels that threaten the very survival of the middle class and the urban poor.
2 min |
May 16, 2026
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Shastri backs Sanju Samson for future India T20 captaincy
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson has firmly placed himself in contention for India’s T20I captaincy after his impressive performances over the last year.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Manipur tension: 30 hostages released
Armed groups and unknown persons in Manipur have released 31 hostages belonging to Kuki and Naga communities who had been abducted from different parts of Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on 13 May.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest heavily in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months.
2 min |
May 16, 2026
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Railway ministry approves three key projects in Bengal
The railway ministry today approved three major rail projects aimed at strengthening connectivity across the state.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Post-poll violence sparks heated exchange in Assembly as CM warns of action against accused
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the state police would immediately act against all those allegedly involved in the post-poll violence that followed the 2021 Assembly elections, while asserting that every FIR registered in connection with the incidents would be investigated and the guilty sent to jail.
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May 16, 2026
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Jaishankar discusses West Asia situation with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, where the two leaders discussed the West Asia situation and its implications.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Rupee at 100 could spark sharp sectoral shift in markets, feel experts
As concerns over global volatility, geopolitical tensions and persistent dollar strength continue to weigh on emerging economies, market experts believe that a slide in the Indian rupee towards the psychologically significant Rs. 100-per-dollar mark could trigger a major reshuffle across sectors in the domestic equity market.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Extended train service, introduction of new EMU
After successful completion of vital Non-Interlocking (NI) at Berhampore Court station in the month of March, the Sealdah Division has decided to extend ‘One train service’ along with introduction of ‘One additional train’ to streamline the journey for office-goers, students, and daily traders.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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FA Cup final: Manchester City heavy favourites, but Chelsea see a chance
This season’s FA Cup has already delivered the biggest upset in its 155-year history. Why not one more?
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the PM's future
Britain’s government faces a prolonged period of uncertainty after a week of manoeuvring within the governing Labour Party failed to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer (photo) but started the clock on a leadership contest that could last well into the summer.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Civic job case: Former food and supplies minister questioned by ED for graft
The former minister of the food and supplies department Rathin Ghosh landed at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Salt Lake’s CGO Complex for questioning on Friday morning in connection with the public distribution and municipal recruitment scam.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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The 12 Modi years
On 16 May 2014 the people of India gave an electoral verdict that changed the country decisively.
6 min |
May 16, 2026
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CM Suvendu orders CID probe after cellphones recovered from Presidency Correctional Home
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday displayed 23 cellphones which were seized from inmates lodged inside the Presidency Correctional Home.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
US President Donald Trump (photo, left) said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan after hearing concerns about it from Chinese President Xi Jinping (photo, right).
2 min |
May 16, 2026
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60-year-old woman triumphs over severe respiratory failure at city hospital
A 60-year-old woman from Kolkata has recovered from a life-threatening medical crisis at Manipal Hospital Broadway.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
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Trinamul slams BJP over fuel price hike, alleges betrayal of pre-poll promises
The Trinamul Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in West Bengal over the hike in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the people of the state had been “misled” ahead of the Assembly elections.
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May 16, 2026
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MP HC declares disputed Bhojshala complex as Hindu temple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday accepted the disputed Bhojshala structure in Dhar to be a Hindu place of worship, the Temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati).
2 min |
May 16, 2026
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BRICS nations criticise unilateral economic sanctions, fail to adopt united stance on W Asia crisis
The BRICS nations on Friday criticised unilateral economic sanctions, reaffirming that the bloc does not impose or support non-UN Security Council authorised sanctions that are contrary to international law. However, there were differing views among some members of the bloc on the West Asia situation.
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