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India, Nepal launch cross-border UPI-NPI remittance linkage for instant digital payments
India and Nepal have launched a peer-to-peer (P2P) cross-border remittance mechanism, enabling seamless, real-time digital money transfers between the two countries through the integration of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI).
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Relief material recovered from ex-TMC MLA Aditi Munshi’s party office
There was excitement in Rajarhat-Gopalpur on Thursday after relief materials allegedly meant for public distribution were recovered from the party office of former Trinamul Congress MLA and noted folk singer Aditi Munshi.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UK defence secretary quits over military spending dispute
UK Defence Secretary John Healey (photo) unexpectedly resigned on Thursday, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military at a time of ‘‘rising threats.’’
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June 12, 2026
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Kalyan defends TMC’s right to choose LoP, challenges Ritabrata’s appointment in HC
Hours after Trinamul Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee poured venom against the alleged arrogance of Abhishek Banerjee, the veteran lawyer on Thursday strongly defended the party's authority to appoint the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, arguing before the Calcutta High Court that the decision rests with the political party and not with a section of elected MLAs.
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June 12, 2026
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Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man tested positive
Kerala's health machinery has been put on high alert after a 43-year-old businessman from Feroke, Kozhikode, tested positive for the Nipah virus in a preliminary screening.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
₹1.77 crore recovered from Kanchrapara school
Massive amount of cash, Rs 1.77 crore, was recovered from a private English-medium school in Kanchrapara of North 24-Parganas during a late-night search operation, fuelling a political storm and prompting a police investigation into the source of the money.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
3 Indian seafarers confirmed killed in US strike on tanker
Three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead on Thursday after the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello was struck by US forces in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2026
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Cong to step up attack on govt over inflation, poll integrity
The Congress party on Thursday announced that it will roll out a comprehensive nationwide campaign by the end of June, lasting two to three months, to challenge the Narendra Modi-led government.
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June 12, 2026
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IN-SPACe backs three startups to build rocket engines, AI satellite tools under Technology Adoption Fund
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has selected three startups for support under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) scheme, backing projects that span launch vehicle propulsion, artificial intelligence (AI)-based Earth observation, and satellite navigation systems.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
HAL files FIR against aerospace supplier over alleged forged documents in Tejas Mk-1A programme
Defence public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has initiated criminal proceedings against a Hyderabad-based aerospace components manufacturer after an internal verification exercise allegedly uncovered the submission of fabricated quality certification documents linked to supplies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A programme.
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June 12, 2026
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Nearly 118 million people were displaced by conflict and persecution last year, UN says
The UN refugee agency said forced displacement of people due to conflict or persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade.
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June 12, 2026
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3 held for alleged harassment of BJP MLA during 2021 polls
Uluberia police on Wednesday night arrested three persons in connection with the alleged harassment of BJP MLA and actress Papiya Adhikari during the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election.
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June 12, 2026
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Exploring the Next Chapter of Bengal's Entrepreneurial Story
At a time when discussions around Bengal's economy are gaining momentum, industry leaders from cross sectors assembled a Kolkata venue for an event called BRAND CHORCHA - BENGAL to explore Bengal’s legacy of entrepreneurship and the future of its brands.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Whither Bengali?
Many young Bengalis today seem increasingly disconnected from the cultural inheritance that once defined Bengali identity. Few read Bengali literature outside school syllabi. Tagore survives more as an obligatory cultural icon than as a living presence in everyday life. Rabindra Sangeet, once heard in countless homes, has steadily given way to Bollywood music, social media trends, and the endless noise of algorithm-driven entertainment
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June 12, 2026
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Indian stock markets end lower amid fresh blows between US and Iran
Indian stock markets on Thursday ended lower in a highly volatile session.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Cong dismisses speculation over Trinamul’s merger
Even as the crisis in the Trinamul Congress deepened further, the Congress on Thursday dismissed as \"baseless\" the speculation over the possibility of a merger of the Mamata Banerjee-led party with the grand old party.
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June 12, 2026
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Light Against Algorithms
Touching Light - A Prelude to the Bicentennial of Photography (1827-2027), an exhibition curated by Aditya Arya, the founder of Museo Camera in collaboration with the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), brought to life the profound vocabulary of analogue practices across two centuries.
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June 12, 2026
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KMC seeks status report on Abhishek’s properties from building department
Administrator of Kolkata Municipal Corporation sought a detailed report on the current status of ‘illegal construction’ at Abhishek Banerjee’s residence from the building department of the civic body.
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June 12, 2026
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HC seeks state reply on plea against Kerala Waqf Board composition
The Kerala State Waqf Board has come under judicial scrutiny after BJP state vice-president Shone George approached the Kerala High Court, alleging that the Board is functioning in violation of the amended Waqf law and that its decisions could be legally challenged.
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June 12, 2026
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PM urges Centre-state synergy to realise Viksit Bharat vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the critical role of Centre-state cooperation in transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, asserting that the collective efforts of the Union and state governments would be instrumental in achieving the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat.’
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June 12, 2026
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TCS partners with Anthropic, gives Claude access to 50,000 employees
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced a global strategic partnership with Anthropic, the developer of AI assistant Claude, to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence adoption and move AI initiatives from pilot projects to production.
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June 12, 2026
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Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup was picked on Thursday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August.
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June 12, 2026
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Beyond Victory
Every four years, the World Cup reminds the world that football is not merely a sport. It is one of the last global events capable of making millions of strangers feel part of the same story.
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June 12, 2026
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Sealdah Division to construct 50 improved ‘pay & use toilet complexes’ at railway stations
Aiming to provide enhanced cleanliness at Railway premises, the Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway is to construct 50 improved and modern ‘Pay & Use Toilet Complexes’ at various railway stations in the city and suburbs.
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June 12, 2026
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22 nations condemn Iranian state threat activity, demand immediate halt to covert operations
Twenty-two countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, Germany and Sweden, have jointly condemned what they described as Iran's \"lethal plotting and other malign actions\" across Europe, North America and Australia, accusing Tehran's security apparatus of targeting dissidents, journalists, and Jewish and Israeli communities.
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June 12, 2026
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STF recovers firearms, ammunition from pond in Sandeshkhali
In a major breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police on Thursday recovered 16 firearms and 2,345 rounds of ammunition from a pond in the Nezat Kharir Pukur area of Sandeshkhali in North 24-Parganas district.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Trump calls off Iran strikes hours after threatening escalation
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
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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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Abhishek Banerjee appears before CID after obtaining court protection
Hours after Calcutta High Court granted him interim protection from arrest in connection with a police probe into the alleged signature forgery case, Trinamul Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before a team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for questioning on Thursday evening.
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June 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Uneasy Allies
For decades, West Asia has operated on a simple assumption: when Washington and Jerusalem stand together, their adversaries have little room to manoeuvre.
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