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Dubare elephant camp shut after elephant dies, tourist killed:
Madikeri: In a tragic development, the elephant Marthanda, which had sustained severe injuries during a clash with another captive elephant, Kanjan, at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Nanjarayapatna in Kushalnagar taluk of Kodagu district, succumbed to its injuries on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Skilled construction workers must be elevated
India cannot become a global infrastructure powerhouse merely by importing machines.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
‘India, Nordic nations aligned on peace, rules-based order’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and the Nordic nations share a united position on terrorism, global peace and strengthening a rules-based international order, as he addressed a joint Press conference following the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman
Crackdown on TMC functionaries intensifies across several Bengal districts
A series of arrests of Trinamul Congress leaders and persons allegedly close to the ruling party from different parts of West Bengal over the past two days has triggered a fresh political storm in the state, with the TMC accusing the administration of carrying out a politically motivated crackdown.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Ramesh flags ecological risks of Great Nicobar mega project
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday voiced concern over the future of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, alleging that the Centre’s Great Nicobar Island Project threatens one of India’s internationally recognised ecological regions.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
TN Cabinet expansion: Congress likely to join govt for first time since 1967
With Chief Minister Joseph Vijay expected to expand his cabinet on Thursday, the Congress is likely to make its entry into government in Tamil Nadu after over half-a-century.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Messi’s India Tour event organiser files complaint against former Bengal minister, ex-DGP
The organiser of Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour-Kolkata edition’, Satadru Dutta, has lodged a written complaint against former state Sports Minister Aroop Biswas at Bidhannagar South Police Station in connection with alleged mismanagement during the Argentine football legend's event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December 2025 in Kolkata.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
PM Modi holds key talks with Nordic leaders at Oslo summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with Nordic leaders on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, Norway, focusing on strengthening cooperation in clean energy, emerging technologies, sustainability, trade and investment.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman
Jahangir Khan withdraws from bypoll race, praises CM:
Kolkata: In a dramatic development ahead of the Falta Assembly by-election scheduled for 21 May, Trinamul Congress candidate Jahangir Khan on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from the contest, publicly praising Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and citing \"peace and development\" of the area as the reason behind his decision.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Punjabi singer found dead in canal days after abduction in Ludhiana
Punjabi singer Inder Kaur, also known as Yashinder Kaur, was allegedly murdered after being abducted at gunpoint in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, police and family members said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
KMC sends demolition notices to Abhishek Banerjee-linked properties
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued two notices over alleged illegal construction at properties linked to Trinamul Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RG Kar case: Bengal government grants prosecution sanction against Sandip Ghosh, former CM’s role under scanner
The BJP government in West Bengal on Tuesday intensified its probe into the alleged irregularities surrounding the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital case, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announcing that sanction for prosecution has been granted against former RG Kar superintendent Sandip Ghosh in connection with the alleged financial corruption linked to the institution.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fleming backs Gaikwad as CSK's future captain despite forgettable season
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming backed Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the franchise into the future despite another disappointing IPL season, while admitting the opener has not delivered the kind of batting performances expected from him in IPL 2026.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
11 minors illegally sent to US on forged documents, accused on bail
A shocking case of human trafficking has come to light in which it is learnt that 11 Punjab-based children were illegally sent to the United States by an Uttarakhand-based visa agent from New Delhi.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed
The World Health Organisation director-general openly worried Tuesday over the “scale and speed” of an outbreak of a rare Ebola variant in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths ~to at least 131~ and over 500 suspected cases.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Olympic gold to fetch ₹8 crore as Bengal unveils massive sports incentive plan
In a major push to transform the sporting landscape of West Bengal, state Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik (photo) on Tuesday announced a massive hike in cash rewards for athletes winning medals at the Olympics and other international events.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
As hostage crisis continues in Manipur, CM sends peace teams
With an aim to resolve the hostage crisis, the Manipur government has sent two different teams comprising of Church leaders to conduct talks with Naga and Kuki groups.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Central government rebuts reports on monetisation of temple gold holdings
The central government has rebutted the reports of gold bonds to temples in exchange for temple gold reserves or that a proposal has been approved for monetisation of temple gold holdings.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
State govt issues new cost-cutting and efficiency guidelines
The West Bengal government has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at accelerating administrative efficiency and reducing unnecessary expenditure from the state exchequer.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RR roar back after three defeats, beat LSG in high-scoring thriller
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a remarkable chase of 221 runs to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
HC directs CBI to seal remaining areas of RG Kar Medical College
Calcutta High Court today directed the CBI to seal all remaining areas of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, apart from the seminar hall, in connection with the ongoing probe into the rape and murder case.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tourism sector seeks faster infra push from new Kerala government
A Kerala tourism body has welcomed the new government led by V.D. Satheesan while urging it to accord greater priority to the tourism sector through faster infrastructure development, policy reforms and improved public amenities.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
SC upholds citizens' right to live free from fear of stray dog attacks
Linking the issue of the stray dog menace to the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that citizens have the right to live with dignity and move freely in public spaces without fear of dog bites and violent attacks.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Kerala CM settlement unsettles fragile political calm in K'taka
The Congress may have successfully resolved the tricky issue of leadership in Kerala, but the tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D. K. Shivakumar appears to have returned to haunt the party high command.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Severe heat in UP: Banda the hottest in the country; Lucknow experiences the hottest day of the season
The intense heat wave continues to wreak havoc in Uttar Pradesh. On Monday, Banda remained the hottest place in the country for the second consecutive day, with a temperature of 47.6°C.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
New Bengal
For decades, West Bengal has lived on memory. The state that once led India in commerce, finance, manufacturing and intellectual life slowly ceded ground to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and even neighbouring Bangladesh in several labour-intensive sectors.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Congress targets BJP over Arunachal CM after top court-ordered CBI inquiry
The Congress on Tuesday sharpened its attack on the BJP over a Supreme Court-directed CBI preliminary inquiry into allegations of conflict of interest involving the family of the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, with senior party leader Jairam Ramesh questioning why the Chief Minister remains in office despite the apex court’s intervention.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Neymar picked for Brazil's WC squad despite doubts on fitness
Neymar made Brazil's World Cup squad on Monday, a selection many local analysts and former footballers deemed unlikely only days ago. The striker will appear at his fourth World Cup.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Portugal’s World Cup team announced with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing history and Diogo Jota remembered
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance after being included in Portugal’s squad for the tournament on Tuesday, and coach Roberto Martinez also included the late Diogo Jota as a “plus one forever” in a tribute to the player who died last year.
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May 20, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Ponnamballam appointed administrator of Durgapur Municipal Corporation
The Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department today issued a notification appointing S. Ponnamballam (photo), IAS and District Magistrate of West Burdwan, as the new administrator of Durgapur Municipal Corporation (DMC).
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