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Struggling middleorder worries Rajasthan Royals aheadofLSGclash
Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions, will be aiming to stop their recent slump when they face Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, with the visitors particularly concerned about the poor form of their middle order, especially captain Riyan Parag.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Lesson from Hungary
Like all authoritarians in democracies, the vain Orban even encouraged an ideology to be named after himselfi.e., Orbanism. Unbridled jingoism masquerading as nationalism became the prop to put down any contrarian opinion. From vilifying political opponents to diminishing or compromising constitutional institutions intended to serve as checks-and-balances on executive authority, Orban trampled with impunity.Even the courts, electoral bodies, and the so-called independent media toed his official line, obsequiously
4 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Uncertainty hangs over US-Iran talks as ceasefire deadline nears
Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran looked uncertain Tuesday as a two-week truce was set to expire and both countries warned that, without a deal, they were prepared to resume fighting.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on PM sparks political row
A political controversy erupted after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist” during a media interaction in Chennai, before later clarifying that he meant the Prime Minister was “terrorising” the Opposition through central agencies.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Shah pitches betel research centre at Chandipur
Seeking to strike a chord with farmers in East Midnapore’s betel-growing belt, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday promised the establishment of a dedicated betel research centre in Chandipur, while launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he described as the state government's “continued neglect” of Bengal’s traditional agricultural sectors.
2 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
'We are in wait and watch mode': RBI Governor on Iran war
“We are therefore in wait and watch mode now,” Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday on the West Asia crisis:
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Bewary~even if BJP gets one seat in TN polls, it will have its own CM:Kejriwal
Urging the Tamil Nadu electorate to reject the BJP and the NDA in toto, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday cautioned them to be wary of the saffron party, alleging that it would have its own Chief Minister even if it gets a lone legislator in the assembly elections.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman
TN, Bengal Phase1campaigningends, BJP, regional satraps face key Assembly test
Campaigning for the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Phase-1 in West Bengal ended on Tuesday, with top political leaders holding high-pitched rallies and making last-minute appeals ahead of the 48-hour silence period before voting on 23 April.
2 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Maharashtra gears up for possible El Nino impact with focus on water management
The Maharashtra government has initiated extensive preparedness measures in view of a possible El Nino impact, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directing all departments to undertake immediate steps for water management, conservation, and coordinated response to mitigate potential challenges.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Real Madrid again crowned as European champions beating Club Brugge in UEFA Youth League final
Real Madrid has at least earned one trophy this season and become a European champion again on Monday.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Amritsar Police bust two interlinked cross-border drug cartels, 7.05 kg heroin seized, five arrested
In a major breakthrough amid the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state, as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted two interlinked cross-border narcotics smuggling cartels with the arrest of five accused persons and recovered 7050 kg of heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
How India went for Pakistan's 'jugular’: Army reminds of consequences of crossing the ‘Red Line’ ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary
A day before the anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most dastardly terror attacks on 26 innocent civilians in India, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the picturesque Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, the Indian Army issued a stark warning: “Some boundaries should never be crossed.”
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Modi's, Shah's fake promises not to be trusted: CM Mamata
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee today urged people not to trust the \"false promises\" made by the Prime Minister and other BJP leaders ahead of the election, calling them a tactic to mislead voters.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
MHA tosend fact-finding team; NIA opens probein Pachpadrarefinery firea day ahead of the PM Modi's visit
The Union Home Ministry has taken seriously the incident of fire in the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (HRRL) in Pachpadraon Monday that forced the postponement of Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled visit for the inauguration of the mega plant on Tuesday.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests ASI for accepting ₹33,500 bribe in Faridkot
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Assistant Sub-Inspector Harpal Singh, posted at Police Station Jaito in district Faridkot, red-handed while accepting a bribe of $33,500.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Beyond Diets: Rethinking Nutrition on World Health Day
From individual discipline to public health, experts highlight the uneven realities of eating well
4 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP preparing for Oppn role in UP ahead of 2027: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has said that the BJP is “practising to become an opposition party” in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, claiming that the ruling party is conducting padyatras even in extreme heat.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Time in the middle was key: Tilak after maiden IPL ton halts MI's losingrun
After his maiden IPL century powered Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, Tilak Varma said the key to his innings was spending time in the middle and building it step by step.
3 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
'India to grow at 6.4 pc this year, 6.6 pc in 2027':
Amid the ongoing global disruptions due to the Iran war, the United Nations has revised India's growth outlook saying the country is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year and 6.6 per cent in 2027.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
When identity becomes destiny
A few months ago, a cultural event in Kolkata centred on the Bengali word heyro.
4 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
BJP leader Sanjay Tandon slams Opposition for undermining Women’s Reservation Bill
Senior BJP leader and the party’s National Council Member Sanjay Tandon today strongly criticised the Opposition for torpedoing the landmark Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, terming their stance in the Parliament as “deeply regressive and politically motivated.”
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Abhishek, Malinga star as SRH crush DC by 47 runs
Opener Abhishek Sharma scored an impressive unbeaten 135 from 68 balls while Eshan Malinga produced a superb four-wicket haul to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to a convincing 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
3 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bumrah bowling the first over was masterstroke, says McClenaghan
After Mumbai Indians (MI) snapped their four-match losing streak in emphatic fashion after thrashing the Gujarat Titans (GT) by a massive 99-run margin, former cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan hailed skipper Hardik Pandya move to deploy pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the first over to expose GT's fragile middle order, calling it a masterstroke.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
Vedanta to issue 1:1 shares in 4 demergers
The board of directors of Vedanta Limited has formally approved the implementation of its long-anticipated composite scheme of arrangement setting 1 May 2026 as both the effective date of the demerger as well as the record date for determining shareholders eligible to receive consideration underthe scheme, the company has officially announced.
2 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Carlos Alcaraz awaits key wrist tests ahead of French Open, says ‘need to recover really well’
Carlos Alcaraz is facing a race against time ahead of the French Open as he continues to recover from a wrist injury, with the Spaniard admitting that upcoming medical assessments will be decisive in determining his participation at the clay court major.
2 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman
E-cooking should be way forward
Geopolitical upheaval costs nations, leading to prolonged uncertainty and human sufferings which get compounded by a food and energy crisis.
3 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai
The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to a court document seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Five AJUP candidates in West Burdwan join TMC
Barely forty-eight hours before the first phase of the Assembly polls, five candidates of Humayun Kabir’s Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) joined the Trinamul Congress today.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
The top official behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington said Tuesday that he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rush through the appointment, despite security concerns.
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April 22, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
After Khaleel and Ellis, beleaguered CSK lose in-form Ayush Mhatre with hamstring injury
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a major setback, with top-order batter Ayush Mhatre ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after suffering a hamstring injury during their recent outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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