Newspaper
The Statesman Delhi
‘No Kings’ protests against Donald Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the US Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government's swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Afghanistan, Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after over a week of deadly fighting
Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, pledged on Sunday to respect a ceasefire.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Ghost faculty fallout: Anna University Registrar & Affiliation Director removed from posts
In a major fallout of the ghost faculty scam in affiliated engineering colleges, the syndicate of Anna University, the state’s premier technical institution in Chennai, has removed its Registrar, Director for Affiliation, and other senior officials, consequent to a vigilance case registered against them.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Allahabad HC stays lawyer’s arrest
A special bench of the Allahabad High Court sat on Sunday, aholiday,and stayed thearrest ofa lawyer, Awadhesh Mishra.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Revanth accuses BRS of having a secret pact with BJP
Accusing the Opposition BRS of colluding with the BJP ahead of the bypoll in Jubilee Hills constituency, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the party was conspiring to try to split votes due to a secret pact between the two.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
MHA invites Ladakh leaders for freshtalks on 22 October amid continuing tension
In a significant development amid the continuing tension in Ladakh following the 24 September protests, in which four people were killed in police firing, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended a fresh invitation to representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) for another round of talks in New Delhi on 22 October.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
China accuses USA of cyberattack on national time centre
China on Sunday accused the US National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time centre following an investigation, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted network communications, financial systems and power supply.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Potty alleges top officials profited from Sabarimala gold heist
Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold heist case has reportedly stated that many people, including senior Travancore Devaswom Board(TDB) officials, has benefited from Sabarimala gold heist
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Delhichokes on Diwalieve as< AQIcrosses300
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the national capital region and the adjoining areas on Sunday invoked curbs under the stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) turned 'very poor'
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Market valuation of 7 of top-10 firms surges by ₹2.16 lakh crore last week
Thecombined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2,16,544.29 crore last week.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Kerala finally decides to join PM SHRI scheme
After much indecisiveness, the LDF government in Kerala has decided to join the PM SHRI (PM's Schools for Rising India) scheme in state schools, setting aside objections from its ally CPI.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Four killed in cracker blast near Chennai
Four people were killed in a cracker blast at a house at suburban Avadi today afternoon.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Tariffs, trade talks, Q2 results to guide markets
The coming week is expected to be crucial for Indian stock markets as quarterly earnings, US tariffs, trade deal developments, and FPlactivity are likely to shape market sentiment.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
‘Gold artis becoming part of vocabulary of Quiet Luxury’
It has designed the official memento of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, which is presented as an official gift to all visiting dignitaries.
6 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Human Cost
India’s AI story is often told as one of opportunity: small towns nurturing the talent that trains global models, rural youth gaining their first salaried jobs, and the country emerging as a key player in the world’s digital economy.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Centre increases number of Notaries in 4 states under Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Union Government has increased the number of Notaries in four states - Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Nagaland - under the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Govt has opened 99 per cent offshore area for oil and gas: Puri
The Union Minister for Petroleum, Hardeep Singh Puri, said the government has widened the import basket of crudetoover 40 countries from 27 earlier. Further, the country has opened up 99 per cent of India’s offshore area for oil & gas exploration.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
PM to launch Bihar poll campaign from Karpoori Thakur's birthplace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections on 24 October from Karpoorigram, where he will pay tribute to Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur and address his first election rally in Samastipur.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Long live the governors, regional voice and resilience
The recent meeting between 18 governors and Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa should not be dismissed as a mere fiscal negotiation.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Thieves hit Louvre, make off with Napoleon-erajewellery
In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with Napolean-era jewels of “inestimable value,” France's interior minister said.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Marshland that guards India’s maritime destiny
Whoever controls Sir Creek controls the baseline from which the Arabian Sea is measured. It’s not just mud and mangroves—it’s maritime power. — Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Satish Nambiar, former Deputy Chief of Army Staff.
4 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Calcutta Stock Exchange set to exit after 117 years
The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), one of India’s oldest stock exchanges, may be celebrating its final Kali Puja and Diwalithis year on October 20 as a functioning bourse.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
7 Rajasthan universities get new vice-chancellors
As many as 7 state-funded universities in Rajasthan have got new vice-chancellors.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Shah approves 1,950.8 cr as 2nd installment of Centre's SDRF share for Karnataka, Maharashtra
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1950.80 crore, as 2nd installment of Central share of SDRF, to state governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra, for the year 2025-26.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
UP Tourism Minister flags off grand Ramayana Shobhayatra in Ayodhya
The holy city of Ayodhya witnessed a spectacular confluence of devotion, culture and grandeur as Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off the Ramayana-themed Shobhayatra by waving the Jai Shri Ram flag and beating ceremonial drums at Saket Mahavidyalaya on Sunday.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
IND v AUS: Bowlers power Aussies to grab 7-wicket win
Skipper Mitchell Marsh shepherded Australia's chase as the hosts clinched a comfortable seven-wicket win in the first ODI against India here at the Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Balancing Interests
India’s energy diplomacy has reached an inflection point.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
The Case for a ban~II
Among children, UPFs cause obesity, many metabolic disorders and dentaldecay Sromexcessivesugarintake whichleads tolong-termoral healthproblems. They negativelyimpact behavioural and cognitive developmentof children, causingattentionand learning difficulties, besides elevated risks of developing chronic diseases from addictive, long-termconsumption, even duringchildhood. The aggressivemarketingstrategies employed bythe companies targetchildrenthrough advertisements on prime-time television, social media, exploiting their impressionabilityand lack of critical thinkingskills
5 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
AIMIM targets Seemanchal, announces 25 candidates
The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM has announced its first list of 25 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, which includes two non-Muslims. The party had earlier declared its intention to contest 100 seats across the state.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
FPIs invest ₹6,480 crore in October
The foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned buyers with a Rs 6,480 cr investment in October so far, driven by strong macroeconomic factors. The development comes after they withdrew money on a net basis for the past three months.
1 min |