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The Statesman
End of Era
The fall of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban after sixteen uninterrupted years in power is not merely a routine electoral upset; it is the delayed correction of a political system that had steadily concentrated authority while maintaining the outward rituals of democracy.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
A line drawn by the court
In its ruling on menstrual leave, the Apex Court has recognized that a legal compulsion can deepen inequalities, says SUNIL GARODIA
5 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Why identity must extend to inheritance rights
It is time for the law to recognize that lineage must flow as clearly from the mother as the father, says KANIKA ARORA.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Govt okays ₹92,000 cr worth guarantee in February-March to boost MSMEs
The government has approved more than 5.27 lakh guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore for MSMEs during February-March this year, demonstrating strong institutional support for the sector amid the global challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
CM alleges misuse of power, questions PM's credibility
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misleading the public and misusing government machinery in the run-up to the Assembly elections.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Clashes during Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti procession in UP’s Sahawar; police register two FIRs
Tensions erupted in Chahka Gunar village under Sahawar during a procession held on the occasion of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti on Tuesday, leading to violence, stone-pelting, and police action.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Khardah, which gave two finance ministers, will see a fight among three newcomers
Khardah in northern suburbs will witness a battle between a journalist and a doctor in the forthcoming Assembly election.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
ITC becomes first company in India to receive FSA 3.0 certification
ITC has become the first company in India to receive the globally-acknowledged Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA30) certification for wheat and paddy, the company said in a statement.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
COBRA jawan injured, hunt for Misir Besra intensifies
An encounter broke out between security forces and Maoists in the Saranda forest area of West Singhbhum district on Wednesday, leaving a CoBRA jawan injured and triggering an intensified search operation in the region.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
2 youths breach cordon at Mamata’s Dooars march
Abrief security scare marked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s padyatra in the Dooars on Wednesday when two youths allegedly breached the security cordon and approached her during he march.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Commitment required for ceasefire traction
No agreement was reached between the United States and Iran in the latest round of talks held in Islamabad, as negotiations concluded without a breakthrough despite intensive engagement.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Governor calls on youth to lead ‘change’, Mamata hits back
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi urged the youth of West Bengal to take an active role in bringing about “positive change” and restoring the state’s lost glory, while highlighting what he described as a significant economic decline over the decades.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rasikh, Bhuvi, Virat script RCB's clinical win over LSG
There are evenings in cricket when numbers behave like obedient clerks and quietly record the dominance of one side without protest.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Atletico Madrid withstand Barcelona's early blitz to reach the Champions League semifinals; PSG beat Liverpool at Anfield
Long after the game against Barcelona ended, Atletico Madrid players were back on the field at the Metropolitano stadium to celebrate.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP leaders want to decide our food habits: Abhishek
Coming down heavily on the BJP, Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamul Congress national general secretary said the saffron party leaders are going to people requesting them to vote for them but none of them could be seen during Covid when people did not know what to do.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
CM Mamata wishes people on Bengali New Year
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee today wished the people of the state a happy and prosperous new year.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India ranks among world's most advanced AI markets: OpenAI
US tech giant OpenAI on Wednesday said that India ranks among the world’s most advanced AI markets, mainly in coding, data analysis and complex reasoning.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mamata flags 'selective targeting' of TMC leaders
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her convoy was stopped for checking by Central forces, even as the Trinamul Congress lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India about purported instructions circulated via a WhatsApp group directing authorities to search vehicles belonging to its leaders
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire
Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
We've lost Asha, but not hope
For some reason, the news of the passing away of Asha Bhosle hit me much harder than the news of the death of her sister, the Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar a few years ago.
4 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Varanasi court acquits SP MLA Abhay Singh in 25-year-old assault case
Special Court (MP/MLA) Judge Yajuvendra Vikram Singh on Wednesday acquitted all six accused in the nearly 24-year-old attempt to murder case lodged by former MP Dhananjay Singh, granting them the benefit of the doubt.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sushma Andhare seeks SIT action against Eknath Shinde
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Sushma
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Artificial Intelligence is not Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence is often described as the next phase of Information Technology.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
No external interference in internal matters: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday stated, avoiding external interference is essential to keep any organisation strong.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Israel says Lebanon ready to break with Hezbollah as Rubio hails ‘historic peace opportunity’
10 countries call for end to fighting in Lebanon
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
DMK plans black flag protest to condemn delimitation move
Announcing a black flag protest across the state on Thursday to condemn the delimitation amendment being brought by the Modi government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin has warned that “the price you will pay will be heavy; unless the move is not given up.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP does not believe in free & fair polls: Shashi Panja
The BJP does not believe in free and fair elections and so has used the Election Commission of India to create fear psychosis among the voters, alleged Dr Shashi Panja at a Press conference today.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
centre unveils norms for urban challenge fund
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Wednesday launched the Operational Guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) along with the Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS) in New Delhi, marking a significant
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Yogi writes to UP Congress chief on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, seeks cooperation
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has written to state Congress chief Ajay Rai requesting cooperation on women's reservation.
1 min |