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The Statesman Delhi
Lost Generation
India’s demographic profile has long been presented as an economic advantage. With a younger population than most major economies, the country was expected to enjoy decades of growth powered by an expanding workforce.
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June 13, 2026
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Demanding proof
For much of the past two years, investors appeared willing to suspend disbelief. Artificial intelligence was not merely a promising technology; it became the foundation of a market narrative that seemed capable of overcoming geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and slowing growth.
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June 13, 2026
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Jairam Ramesh accuses Amit Shah of targeting Opposition in pursuit of two-thirds majority
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to secure a two-thirds majority for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Lok Sabha by all means ahead of the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that the ruling establishment was seeking to weaken Opposition parties to achieve its political objectives.
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June 13, 2026
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Education Ministry unveils startup, research compendiums ahead of Bharat Innovates 2026
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents profiling startups and research projects from higher education institutions, ahead of the Bharat Innovates 2026 event scheduled to be held in Nice, France, from 14 to 16 June.
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June 13, 2026
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Madras HC issues notice on Vande Mataram mandate
The Madras High Court, on Friday ordered issuance of notice returnable by 8 weeks, to the Union and Tamil Nadu governments against the Home Ministry order mandating rendition of Vande Mataram first followed by the National Anthem during the state ceremony attended by the Governors.
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June 13, 2026
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Congress alleges ‘Seat Chori’ in RS polls
The Congress on Friday intensified its attack on the BJP and the Election Commission of India, alleging that the rejection of senior party leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination in MP was orchestrated to help the ruling party secure a third seat in the Upper House despite lacking the necessary numbers in the state Assembly.
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June 13, 2026
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Universal health coverage needs more state support
Nepal has long sought to expand access to essential health services and cut related financial burden on the poor and the middle class, with the ambitious goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030.
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June 13, 2026
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Kerala HC orders transfer of 2017 actress assault case visual evidence to Registrar General
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the District and Sessions Judge, Ernakulam, to transmit the memory card and pen drive containing the visuals of the assault in the 2017 actress assault case in a sealed cover to the Registrar General of the High Court.
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June 13, 2026
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Centre signs MoU with Assam, Nagaland to boost hydrocarbon exploration in north-east
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the governments of Assam and Nagaland to accelerate domestic exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons in the Northeast region.
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June 13, 2026
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MSME loan growth slows as global uncertainty weighs on credit demand
Amid increasing global uncertainty, credit growth in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector has started showing signs of moderation, with loan growth declining to 13 per cent year-on-year in April 2026 from 20 per cent in December 2025, according to a report by IIFL Capital.
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June 13, 2026
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A culture of excuses
What is needed is not another condolence ritual but a structural shift. Minimum safety standards must be enforced across cities. Fire audits, building inspections, sewage management, and pollution control cannot remain optional. Codes exist but enforcement falters. Accountability must be decentralised, responsibility must be visible at every level, and excuses must be eliminated
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June 13, 2026
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EAM calls out West’s ‘double standards’ on oil purchases
Without directly attacking the United States, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly defended India’s sovereign energy purchases, saying New Delhi's strategic procurement of Russian crude oil since 2022 was actually aligned with explicit requests from Washington to stabilise global markets and prevent a phenomenal surge in global prices.
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June 13, 2026
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Sensex gains over 1,600 points, ₹9.71 lakh crore added in mcap
Indian stock markets on Friday ended with strong buying as Nifty climbed above the 23,600 and the Sensex gained over 1,600 points.
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June 13, 2026
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Mexico get off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitement four years after a major disappointment.
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June 13, 2026
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Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana passes away at 49
Indian shooting great Jaspal Rana, a multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 49.
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June 13, 2026
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Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished 16-year career midway through the team's ongoing three-Test series against England.
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June 13, 2026
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Unmasking a Legend Through Poonam Dhillon's Lens
Poonam Dhillon who had the rare privilege of being directed in two Hindi films by the late Great Bharathi Raja, recalls the man with much reverence and affection
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June 13, 2026
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‘Continuity vital for governance’
There are politicians who rise through visibility, and there are those shaped quietly by the systems they later inherit. Sudivya Kumar belongs to the latter category.
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June 13, 2026
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What options remain for TMC chieftain Mamata Banerjee?
For nearly three decades, Mamata Banerjee has built her political identity around a simple proposition, that Trinamul Congress is the real Congress in Bengal and that she represents the trinamul or grassroot level Congress worker.
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June 13, 2026
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In-beom leads S. Korea's 2-1 comeback win over Czechia
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
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June 13, 2026
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India begin 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap with Afghanistan series
India’s long-term planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup begins with the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting in Dharamsala on Saturday.
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June 13, 2026
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Coaching void haunts Brazil as five-time champs embark on another WC campaign
Since their last World Cup triumph in 2002, Brazil — five-time world champions — have been eliminated from the tournament by five different European sides: France in 2006, the Netherlands in 2010, Germany in 2014, Belgium in 2018, and Croatia in 2022.
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June 13, 2026
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ED issues fresh summons to T Veena in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summons to T. Veena (Veena Vijayan), daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, directing her to appear for questioning on Wednesday, 17 June, 2026, in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL)-Exalogic monthly pay-off case.
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June 13, 2026
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Tagore’s Triumph Over Tyranny
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presented Raktakarabi - a theatre-cum-dance presentation, in collaboration with Bimbavati Devi, Arnab Bandopadhyay, and Upali Chattopadhyay, to celebrate the 165th birth anniversary of its writer, Rabindranath Tagore.
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June 13, 2026
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Three reforms that can change India
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 4,399 days in office, India stands at a defining moment in its modern history.
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June 13, 2026
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South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup
South Korea captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup feeling like a “young boy again” and expecting some extra support from the Mexican fans.
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June 12, 2026
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Croatia arrive for the WC with some aging standouts
The Croatian team that came to the United States for this year’s World Cup does not seem totally ready to enter a new era.
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June 12, 2026
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A message from the Maldives
Many congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reaching a historic milestone - the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in Indian history, with 4,399 consecutive days in office since first taking the oath of office on 26 May 2014.
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June 12, 2026
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Belgium’s Doku expected to be available against Egypt
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after reportedly leaving a training session early, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.
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June 12, 2026
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Satyajit Dave: Shattering Norms
Gallerie Splash, (founded in 2010 by Jinoy Payyappilly), presents Ratan Parimoo: Grammar of Seeing — A Retrospective of Becoming, a landmark exhibition curated by Satyajit Dave, celebrating the artistic journey of one of India's most significant art historian, educator and modernist painter.
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