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The Statesman Kolkata
Second round of US-Iran talks uncertain as tensions spike over seized cargoship
Uncertainty remains over whether Iran will attend a second round of US-Iran negotiations due in Islamabad, as tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after US forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Jhargram's silent voters queer pitch as identity, welfare and aspirations collide
In the dense sal forests and scattered habitations of Jhargram, the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections is unfolding with a subdued intensity rather than overt spectacle.
4 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
PM Modi’s visit to Pachpadra oil refinery postponed following a fire in the plant’s unit
Prime Minister Narendra Modis high profiled visit to Pachpadra oil refinery for inauguration of the mega plant, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed following massive fire in one of its units on Monday.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Phase 1: Women electors outnumber male counterparts in 16 constituencies
Ahead of the first phase of elections scheduled on 23 April, the data released by the Election Commission of India shows that there are at least 16 constituencies of the 152 constituencies in the first phase of election where women electors outnumber their male counterparts.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Police track accused via girlfriends, probe expands to Delhi-NCR
Kanpur police have intensified their investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket, adopting an unusual approach by tracking the accused through their girlfriends.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tejashwi slams NDA govt in Bihar for alleged 'failure of governance'
RJD National Working President Tejashwi Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on the NDA government in Bihar, alleging that it was formed by “strangling democracy” through manipulation and conspiracy and has remained largely inactive since taking office.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
I-PAC has nothing to do with voters' faith in Mamata Banerjee:TMCcandidate
The Trinamul Congress candidate for the Champdani Assembly constituency, Arindom Guin, who is contesting the seat for the second consecutive time, said that I-PAC has no bearing on the faith and belief of voters.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Highest ever passenger earnings of ER
Eastern Railways, has achieved a significant milestone by recording the highest passenger earnings as well as no. of originating Passengers for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting robust growth in passenger traffic and efficient revenue management.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Trump won’t win at the table what he failed to win in war: Iran envoy
Iran on Monday said that the war launched by the United States and Israel achieved none of their objectives, warming that Washington should not expect to succeed at the negotiating table where it failed on the battlefield.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Endrick stars as Lyon beat PSG 2-1 to give Lens renewed hope in Ligue 1 title race
Brazil forward Endrick scored one goal and created another as Lyon won 2-1 at leader Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday to go third in Ligue 1 and boost its chances of Champions League qualification.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Josh Inglis to join LSG squad ahead of clash with Mumbai
Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the squad ahead of their clash against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 4 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fire breaks out at Pachoadra refinery ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modis high profiled visit to Pachpadra oil refinery for inauguration of the mega plant, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed following massive fire in one of its units on Monday.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Market ends flat, crude oil prices spike over 6 pc
Indian stock markets on Monday extended gains but ended flat amid volatility.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Banking sector to see 9-13 pc industrial credit growth in Jan-June period: Survey
In the January-June period of 2026, the Indian banking sector is likely to see 9-13 per cent industrial credit growth, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry-Indian Banks’ Association (Ficci-IBA) survey said.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India, South Korea deepen strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday held extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, committing to elevate their longstanding partnership into a \"futuristic partnership\" driven by collaboration in technology, trade and shared strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Harmanpreet Kaur urges calm as India slip to 0-2 deficit against South Africa
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is not overly worried about her team’s patchy form in the T20 format as they continue preparing for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Japan issues an advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake
Japan on Monday issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kiran Powar named Assam head coach for 2026-27 season
Former Mumbai and Baroda first-class cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed as the head coach of the Assam men’s team for the 2026-27 domestic season, marking his first stint as a senior team coach.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Paying the price
In the run-up to polling in West Bengal, a constitutional paradox has quietly taken shape, one that exposes the limits of legal remedies when they collide with electoral time.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India, Korea aim to double trade to $54 bn by 2030, 16 MoUs signed
India and the Republic of Korea reaffirmed their commitment to significantly deepen bilateral economic engagement, with both sides targeting to double trade to $54 billion by 2030, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SRH look to extend home momentum against inconsistent DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to make home advantage count when they take on inconsistent Delhi Capitals in a mid-table clash of the Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
TMC worker shot at in Gosaba, 3 BJP workers arrested
Tension gripped parts of South 24-Parganas after a Trinamul Congress (TMC) worker was allegedly shot at in Gosaba late on Sunday night, triggering a fresh political flashpoint ahead of the Assembly poll.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week
Four candidates to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations will audition for the job this week, far fewer than there were 10 years ago when Antonio Guterres was selected as U.N. chief.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Career Crossroads After Boards, Dreams Ahead
As board results loom, a generation stands at the crossroads of ambition and anxiety, asking a question that defines our times what truly matters more today, experience or education?
4 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
El Nino threat looms over Kharif season; Maha initiates preparedness measures
The looming impact of the El Nifio has raised concerns over reduced rainfall in the state this year, potentially affecting the upcoming Kharif cropping season.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Adani sets up arm for nuclear power venture
Adani Power Ltd informed the stock exchange here on Monday that it has incorporated a wholly owned step-down subsidiary called Coastal-Maha Atomic Energy Ltd, which will undertake the generation, transmission and distribution of power from nuclear reactors.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UDF alleges unauthorised access to strong room in Kozhikode; poll officials deny claim
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Monday alleged that a strong room storing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at JDT College, Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode, was opened without proper authority, leading to claims of election sabotage.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Nursing home gutted by massive fire in Burdwan
Panic gripped a private nursing home on NH-19 in Burdwan after a massive fire broke out at around 2 p.m.today.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fadnavis accuses INDIA bloc of blocking women's quota
In a sharp political attack, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday accused opposition parties of derailing the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, calling it a \"betrayal\" of 70 crore women across the country.
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April 21, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu flays DMK, Congress for stalling Women’s Bill
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and its key and long time ally, Congress, and their other allies in the INDIA bloc for stalling the Women's Bill in Parliament.
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