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The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Human face
Sir, Immediately on taking over charge of the state after ending TMC’s 15-year rule, the BJP government has been in action mode by taking a slew of steps ~ transfer of land for fencing borders, lowering the decibel level during azan, stopping crowds on public roads, restrictions on cattle slaughter, stopping stipends for imams and purohits, addressing the menace of unauthorised constructions, clearing Howrah and Sealdah stations of hawkers in a move to restore railway properties, crackdown on the tolabaaz army of the TMC regime, implementing the Annapurna scheme, unemployment assistance, Kisan Samman Nidhi, etc.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Gen Anil Chauhan demits office, leaves legacy of military reforms, tri-service integration
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday demitted office after more than four decades of distinguished military service, bringing to a close a tenure marked by major defence reforms, enhanced tri-service integration and the successful execution of Operation Sindoor.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Who will defend our forests?
We talked about this for years. We saw how, before the 2024 political transition, influential groups and even government officials encroached upon the Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Chattogram.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Broken Trust
India’s examination system is facing a crisis that goes far beyond marksheets, answer scripts or software glitches.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
More than ready: Coach Sangakkara backs Vaibhav for India call-up after stellar IPL season
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket after a remarkable IPL 2026 season that established him as one of the most exciting young talents in the game.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Singapore Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag upset world champions to reach final
India’s top men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty knocked off World Champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of Korea in straight games to reach the final of the Singapore Open BWF World Series Super 750 tournament in Singapore on Saturday.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title
Liverpool fired manager Arne Slot on Saturday following a troubled second season in charge having previously led the team to the Premier League title.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Finals are all about mental strength: Gill backs GT ahead of RCB showdown
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill believes mental strength, rather than physical freshness, will be the decisive factor when his side takes on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
RCB's firepower meets GT's precision in blockbuster IPL 2026 title clash
Seventy league matches, three knockout battles and nearly two months of relentless cricket have brought IPL 2026 to its final destination.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Controlled Fire
The renewed exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran exposes the uncomfortable truth behind the language of ceasefires and diplomacy in West Asia: the war has paused, but the confrontation has not ended.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Travails of traditional culture
Pluralism is a unique feature of Indian society and culture. India became the meeting place of various cultures, such as the Saka, Huna, Greek, Muslim, and British, which were incorporated into the expanding civilisation of India. Each culture contains its own tradition of dissent and protest, and each challenges the conventional order in its own way. The Hindus protested and raised their voice time and again when others were eating into the vitality of Hinduism
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
DK Shivakumar elected CLP leader, to take over as K'taka CM on 3 June
D K Shivakumar was unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) on Saturday, formally paving the way for him to become Karnataka’s next Chief Minister and bringing to a close months of speculation over a leadership transition that had dominated the state's political landscape.
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May 31, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Iran war poses risk to India's growth and inflation: RBI report
The ongoing Iran war and resulting high crude oil prices pose risks to India's growth and inflation, though the growth outlook remains positive, the Reserve Bank of India said.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Trump meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on going ahead with Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said Friday he's holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisors as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Shivakumar set to take over as K'taka CM; CLP meet today
Karnataka is poised for a major political transition with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expected to be formally elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at a crucial meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday, 30 May, which would pave the way for his elevation as the state’s 24th Chief Minister.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Arunabh Kumar's TVF, The Face Of Pop Culture On OTT
In the realm of entertainment, content producers are constantly striving to create content that truly resonates with audiences.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Bank fraud cases reduced in FY26, but total amount highest in three years: RBI data
Bank fraud cases in India reduced in Financial Year 2026 as the Reserve Bank of India stated in its annual report that India reported fewer cases that year.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
India, US near interim trade deal, agreement likely in coming weeks: Ambassador Gor
India and the United States (US) are in the final stages of concluding a much-anticipated interim trade agreement, with the deal expected to be signed within the next few weeks or months, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Friday.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Frozen Lines
India’s sharp rejection of the latest China-Pakistan joint statement on Kashmir was predictable.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Stock markets end sharply lower with Sensex down over 1,000 points
Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday, with the indices trading in a narrow range for most of the session amid uncertainty surrounding a potential US-Iran deal.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
India’s logistics cost reduced by 10.7 percent of GDP due to investment in infra development
India’s logistics cost has dropped to 10.7 per cent of GDP in the Financial Year 2026, according to a report, due to a cumulative investment of $360 billion in infrastructure development.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
SC pulls up NTA over NEET row, cites UPSC's clean track record
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, asking how such a serious breach could take place despite the existence of monitoring mechanisms and oversight committees.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Clear direction
Sir, Apropos today's first page report quoting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's appeal to understand the context of the three Fs ~ Fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange ~ India is grappling with, the article ‘Opportunities beckon’ by Devendra Saksena is a refreshing discussion on the same issue and provides very clear directions for both the long- and short-term.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Code Red
Artificial intelligence is no longer merely a technological story. It is becoming a labour-market story, a social-stability story and, increasingly, a middle-class survival story.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Reliance Consumer Products bets on Campa for multifold growth by 2030
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) has positioned its Campa soft drink portfolio for aggressive expansion plans in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector to grow its revenue multifold by 2030, according to its FY26 annual report.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Hasina’s lawyer urges UN to retract B’desh protest death toll report
Lawyers representing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have formally asked the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to retract and correct its controversial report on the July-August 2024 unrest in Bangladesh, alleging that the UN body significantly overstated the number of protest-related deaths.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Fractured Healthcare
The contrast between urban and rural facilities is stark. Metros like Delhi or Mumbai boast world class hospitals, yet they are overcrowded and often inaccessible to the poor. In rural districts, primary health centres are understaffed, underequipped, and frequently non-functional. This imbalance leaves rural populations dependent on informal practitioners, while urban hospitals are flooded with patients who cannot afford private care
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
Border security, trade high on Myanmar Prez’s India agenda
The four-day official visit of Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to India, commencing Saturday, offers an opportunity for the leadership of both the countries to review progress in bilateral relations and discuss key issues, including border security, connectivity, and economic ties.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
India now fifth most digitalised country in the world
India is now the fifth most digitalised country in the world, improving from eighth place in 2025, said the State of India's Digital Economy (SIDE) report released here on Friday.
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May 30, 2026
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak ‘can be stopped’
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, as medical personnel struggle with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population and armed groups in a volatile region.
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