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The Statesman
Sushma Andhare seeks SIT action against Eknath Shinde
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare raised questions on Wednesday about when the SIT will summon Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Shinde-led Sena MLA Deepal Kesarkar for questioning, based on the revelations made by social activist Anjali Damania.
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April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Booth capture won't be possible this time: BJP state president
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamul Congress while addressing an election rally in Chanchal, Malda, alleging large-scale electoral manipulation in the state.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Arson at Balaji Temple Ashram in Mathura
An incident of alleged arson has been reported at a Balaji Temple ashram in Paitha village under the Govardhan police station area, sparking anger among local residents.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
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 |
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
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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
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
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
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
OCCASIONAL NOTE
AFTER the recent fiasco at Geneva the Powers that had met at Locarno issued a joint declaration that the understandings there reached would not be departed from.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
At least 250 people missing, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently on the way to Malaysia, according to the UN refugee and migration agencies.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
India, Germany agree to deepen cooperation in defence, other key areas
India and Germany have agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation and development cooperation in third countries.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Women’s quota: Govt faces majority hurdle, Oppn perception challenge
The BJP-led NDA is expected to face stiff resistance from the Opposition INDIA Bloc in the legislative test to amend the Women's Reservation Bill ~the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ~ which requires a special majority under Article 368 of the Constitution.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sabarimala row: SC says reform can’t hollow religion, examines limits of PILs & constitutional morality
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that while adjudicating issues arising from religious beliefs and practices, it cannot, in the name of social reform, render religion hollow, even as it indicated that it cannot completely shut its doors to Public Interest Litigations (PILs) concerning such practices.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kerala CM opposes Centre’s delimitation move, calls it ‘shortcut to political dominance’
Kerala Chief Minister on Wednesday came out against the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise, describing it as a “direct assault on the federal structure of India.”
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Home loans hold majority share in retail credit
Home loans continue to dominate retail credit, accounting for 51 per cent of total personal loans in FY2024, remaining by far the largest segment, said a report.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Top court stays interim bail for Pawan Khera in case filed by Assam CM’s wife
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the order passed by the Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered by Assam Police based on a complaint filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.
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
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
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai attacks PM Modi over women’s reservation bill and governance issues
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Ajay Rai (photo) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his commitment to women’s empowerment and accusing the ruling BJP of misleading the public on the issue of women’s reservation.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Women’s Reservation Bill takes centre stage as Mayawati seeks quotas for marginalised women
The issue of women’s reservation dominated political discourse on Wednesday as Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati called for inclusive implementation of the proposed legislation.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
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
Mess made by the West ~ I
The West, primarily represented by Britain, France, and later the United States, acted as the architects of the modern Middle East, carving out borders, installing regimes, and managing resources to suit their own selfish interests, often to the detriment of the local populations
4 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
New Zealand women edge past PNG to seal WCberth
A solitary second-half strike ensured the New Zealand women’s football team booked their place at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the OFC Qualifier final on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Centre unveils norms forurbanchallengefund
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 Sub-Scheme (CRGSS) in New Delhi, marking a significant Guarantee step towards transforming urban infrastructure financing in the country.
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
Manipur Home Minister assures justice in children killing case
The Manipur government is committed to give justice to the two children who were killed on 7 April last at Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district, said Konthoujam Govindas, Home Minister of Manipur, on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Statesman
Israel says Lebanon ready to break with Hezbollah as Rubio hails ‘historic peace opportunity’
Israel and Lebanon opened direct diplomatic talks in Washington on Tuesday, a “historic opportunity” in decades aimed at outlining a framework for permanent peace so that the people of both countries can live in safety and prosperity.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
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
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.
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