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The Statesman
'Hike in H-1B visa fee to have humanitarian consequences'
In its first response to the US H1-B visa fee hike, India on Saturday said the measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families and hoped these disruptions can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Women’s unpaid work deserves respect and fair recognition
As per a recent survey report made public on September 9, in Bangladesh, unpaid work overall was valued at Tk 670,000 crore in 2021, which was equivalent to 18.9 percent of the country’s GDP.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Soldier killed in J&K gunfight
An Army soldier was on Saturday killed during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur district of the Jammu division.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Former cricketers lead contenders in high-stakes BCCI polls
With nominations opening on Sunday, the race for the BCCI presidency is set to intensify ahead of the board's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on 28 September.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Life around a coalfield, flora and fauna, instilled the wanderlust in them
They fell in love at the girl's birthday party. The boy had no idea that a chance visit to the gathering with a close kin of both would decide his marital fate for life.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
RPF Eastern Railway holds human trafficking workshop
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Eastern Railway, organized a Human Trafficking Workshop on 19 September 2025 at Udisha Auditorium, Kolkata.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Liverpoolmaintain perfect PL start, beats Everton2-1
Liverpool maintained a perfect start to its Premier League season when Ryan Gravenberch scored and set up afirst-half goal ina 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday in the Merseyside derby.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Silent Divide
India’s cancer statistics reveal a troubling contradiction: women are being diagnosed more often, yet men are dying in greater numbers.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Russia launches large-scale strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting regions across Ukraine early Saturday, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian officials said.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
SMPK organises one-day capacity building workshop on preventive vigilance
As a part of the ongoing three-month Preventive Vigilance Campaign (18 August-17 November), Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) organised a one-day capacity building workshop on Friday, on preventive vigilance at its Kolkata Dock System.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Cyberattack hits European airport check-ins
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday, officials said, though the initial impact appeared to be limited.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Cong slams Modi govt over US policies hurting Indian interests
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi Saturday criticized the Modi government over its handling of diplomatic relations with the US, particularly targeting policies that hurt Indian interests.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Red Fort Warning
The Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan as a symbol of imperial splendour and since 1947 the ceremonial heart of independent India, is silently darkening.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Durga Puja pandals become political arena for TMC and BJP
West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, has perhaps inadvertently turned into a political battlefield between theruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as both parties attempt to outshine each other through pandals and themes.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
US H-1B fee hike to impact Indian tech, US innovation: Nasscom
Indian IT industry body Nasscom has expressed concerns following the White House's announcement of a new USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move potentially disruptive to global business continuity and the innovation ecosystem in the United States.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Former World No.1 Srikanth leads India’s challenge at Al Ain Masters 2025
Indian badminton stars are set to take centre stage at the Al Ain Masters 2025, starting in just 10 days at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Hall, Al Ain Club.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Sabarimala shrine a place that upholds secular spiritual values: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday highlighted the spiritual significance of the Sabarimala shrine, saying it embodies a rare spiritual inclusiveness that transcends caste, creed and religion.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Asia Cup: Pakistan bring in motivational speaker ahead of tense India match
Demoralised after being beaten comprehensively in a crucial league match that ended in controversy over no handshake, Pakistan have roped in a motivational speaker to help their team handle the pressure of arematch between the two neighbours in the Super 4s stage of the Men's T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Letter from New York
I didn't know much about Charle Kirk. I knew I disagreed with him about a lot. I also had a vague impression—based on his occasional presence in the peripheries of my news and media consumption timelines—that he was one of those young, brash, rightwing provocateur types. Not really my cup of tea.
8 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
UCO Bank holds Jana Surakhsha and Re-KYC camp in Gopabandhu Nagar
UCO Bank, Balasore organized Jana Surakhsha Saturation and Re-KYC Camp at Gopabandhu Nagar Gram Panchayat of Basudevpur Block.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Nepal tourism body calls Indian tourists, promises safe travel
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Nepal's national tourism organisation, has announced that peace, stability and normalcy have been fully restored across the country following weeks of youth-led political protests and upheaval.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Respect opponents, but never lose self-belief: Pakistan skipper Sana ahead of World Cup
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana is determined to ensure her team respects opponents without losing self-belief at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, starting September 30.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman
Cash-for-jobs case: PMLA court reserves verdict on ED’s plea on minister till 23rd
A PMLA court in Kolkata on Saturday reserved the verdict on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking custodial interrogation of West Bengal Minister Cin connection with the multi-crore cash-for-school-jobs scam case till 23 September.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
“Living on the Edge of Collapse”
For the people of Sikkim, the Himalaya is both a lifeline and looming threat - each landslide, each swollen lake, each bursting dam a reminder of the uncertain tomorrow.
5 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman
Student from Jharkhand found dead at IIT Kharagpur
The death of another student was reported at IIT Kharagpur in West Bengal on Saturday, police said.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Trump hikes H-1B visa fee; move to badly hit IT firms
‘Hike in H-1B visa fee to have humanitarian consequences’
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Mamata warns against harassment of Bengalis
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee once again voiced concern over the harassment faced by Bengali speakers in other states, warning that such incidents threaten national unity.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
India finish medal-less at 2025 Worlds; Sachin’s fourth place best show
India’s campaign at the 2025 World Athletics Championships came to a disappointing end after Servin Sebasthiyan finished 31st in men’s 20km race walk event on Saturday.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Rain, thunderstorms lash Kolkata, more likely during Puja
Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms drenched large parts of Kolkata and its suburbs on Saturday, inundating several roads and raising concerns ahead of Durga Puja celebrations.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
SP,BSP gear up for 2027 UP polls, eye non-Yadav OBCs and Dalit voters
Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, he Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have begun preparations to consolidate their electoral base.
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