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The Statesman
CII bats for industrial land reforms to boost India’s manufacturing growth
Efficient and transparent access to industrial land is critical for accelerating investments, reducing project gestation periods, and positioning India as a competitive global manufacturing hub, a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) report said on Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
ECI tightens digital poll oversight, cracks down on misleading AI content
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday reinforced stringent guidelines governing the use of social media and digital platforms during the ongoing 2026 general and bye-elections, warning of prompt action against unlawful and misleading content, including material generated using artificial intelligence.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Women will not forgive TMC, says Nadda; mood decisively against party, says Nitin Nabin
Women in West Bengal will “not forgive” the Trinamul Congress in the 2026 Assembly elections, asserted former BJP national president and Rajya Sabha MP J P Nadda while addressing an election rally at Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar on Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
French soldier killed and three others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, says Macron
A UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon came under attack with small arms fire Saturday morning, leaving one French peacekeeper dead and three others wounded, two of them seriously, France’s president and the force known as UNIFIL said.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Cong demands immediate roll-out of women’s quota
The Congress on Sunday intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “shedding crocodile tears” over women’s reservation and urging the government to implement the policy immediately within the existing 543-member strength of the Lok Sabha.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Fragile peace broken, Manipur on the boil again
Tronglaobi is a nondescript little but ancient village finding mention in ancient Manipuri folklore.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Nari (women) is just a slogan for BJP: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP over the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, stating that the saffron party was trying tomake ‘nari (women) a “slogan”, but the Opposition prevented them from achieving their goals.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
PM Modi lays betrayal' charge against TMC for blocking women's quota bill
In a high-octane campaign push ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed back-to-back rallies in Bengal, with engagements in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and Belda in West Midnapore.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
India-US trade talks from today; draft framework likely to be revisited
A team of Indian officials is set to reach Washington, DC on 20 April for a three-day round of negotiations with US authorities on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between the two countries, at a time when changes in US tariff policy have forced both sides to revisit the draft framework.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Total shutdown affects life in Manipur
A five-day total shutdown called by civil society organisations seriously affected life in Manipur on Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Rinku Singh’s 50 powers KKR to first win of this IPL season
Rinku Singh scripted a memorable finish with acomposed yet xplosive unbeaten half-century, while Anukul Roy and Cameron Green played vital supporting roles as Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a fourwicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Eden Gardens hereon Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
CPI-M moves ECI over PM Modi’s televised address, alleges MCC breach
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has approached the Election Commission of India, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct by using the state-run broadcaster Doordarshan to deliver what it described as a “partisan political speech” during the ongoing election period.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Trinamul rejects claims of I-PAC pause in Bengal, says campaign ‘fully on track’
The All India Trinamul Congress on Sunday dismissed reports that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) had halted its operations in West Bengal for 20 days, calling the claim “completely baseless” and aimed at misleading voters ahead of key polling dates.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Frau and fraud
It is a common counsel that if things aren't going your way, you should adjust to the way things are.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Will deposit ₹9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer’s account: PM
With just a few days left for the Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a direct appeal to voters to elect a BJP government, promising a \"double-engine\" administration that would directly benefit farmers.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
ED raids Kolkata Police DC Shantanu Biswas’ residence
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Sunday conducted a search operation at the residence of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in Ballygunge, intensifying its probe into the alleged “Sona Pappu’ case.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
CAPFDGs review preparedness for Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata
The top leadership of the country’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) held a review meeting on the preparation for the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Modi frames Bengal polls as ‘battle to protect identity’ at Jhargram rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday escalated the BJP’s campaign in Bengal, casting the ongoing Assembly elections as a decisive battle to “protect the state’s identity and rich legacy,” while launching a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) over issues ranging from infiltration and governance to women's rights and tribal welfare.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Trump says US negotiators to be in Pakistan today for talks with Iran; Tehran yet to confirm
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran, lifting hopes of extending a ceasefire set to expire this week even as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman
Rajnath Singh to visit Germany to boost strategic defence partnership
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Germany from 21 to 23 April to further strengthen the strategic defence partnership between the two countries.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Experts examine WTO verdict on cross-border subsidies, flag policy challenges
The legal and policy implications of the WTO Panel Report on transnational subsidies, particularly under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, came under sharp focus during a panel discussion held in the national capital on Sunday, as experts examined its impact on global trade rules and evolving industrial policies.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Investor wealth erodes as 7 penny stocks sink upto 70 pc in 2026
As many investors chase quick gains in low-priced shares, at least 7 penny stocks have emerged as major losers in calendar year 2026 so far, plunging between 40 per cent and 70 per cent amid high volatility and weak fundamentals.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Deepam will be lit at Thiruparankundram hillock temple once NDA forms govt in TN: Rajnath
Coming down heavily on the ruling DMK and accusing it of involved in illegal sand quarrying and deteriorating law and order situation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Deepam would be lit atop the Thiruparankundram temple once the NDA comes to power after the Assembly elections, which is just three days away.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Europe resists Trump’s push this time
Mark Rutte may not be a household name in the Chicago area or the rest of America, but the man is perhaps the only thing standing in the way of a full-blown collision between US President Donald Trump and the NATO alliance.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Anatomy of Shortages
Afarworseshortagehas croppedupinthelast decade; large-scalegroundwater depletion, water overuse, land andsoildegradation, deforestation, pollution, all compounded by global heating, haveledtochronicwater shortagesinmost Indian cities. Accordingtoa NITIAayog study ‘Composite Water Management Index (2019),’ approximately 600 million Indians face high-to-extreme waterstress, with India being ranked at120 (of 122 countries) inthewater qualityindex
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Geeta Phogat, Saweety Boora join Fit India Sundays on Cycle women’s special edition
Geeta Phogat, India's first woman wrestler to win a Commonwealth gold and to qualify for the Olympics, appeared happy as she joined 1000 women at Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Stadium.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fragile Momentum
China’s latest growth numbers offer reassurance at first glance, but they obscure a more uncomfortable reality: the world’s second-largest economy is increasingly reliant on external demand at precisely the moment when the global environment is turning hostile.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rajasthan United stage comeback to defeat Dempo SC
Rajasthan United FC registered a 2-1 comeback win against Dempo SC in Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Sunday, 19 April.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UPCM attacks Opposition, calls conduct on ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ objectionable
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has sharply criticised the opposition, especially terming it as an Indo-Pak alliance of the opposition, over the recent developments in Parliament.
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April 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Border trade hub in Mizoram under watch; DC flags illegal entry risks
The Lawngtlai district administration has raised concerns over the risk of illegal cross-border movement and unregulated trade along the Myanmar frontier, with Deputy Commissioner Donny Lalruatsanga flagging Hruitezawl village as a sensitive point requiring heightened vigilance.
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