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Kerala Waqf Board registers controversial Munambam land on Ummeed portal amid ongoing legal battle
The Kerala State Waqf Board has formally registered the controversial 404 acres of land in Munambam on the Central Government's Umeed Portal, the digital platform created for record-keeping of Waqf properties across India.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman
BJP sweeps Falta repoll by 1.09 lakh votes, TMC in fourth place
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a landslide victory in the Falta Assembly repoll on Sunday, defeating its nearest rival by 1,09,021 votes in a contest marked by the conspicuous absence of the Trinamul Congress (TMC) from the field.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman
Delhi Gymkhana Club weighs options after Centre’s vacate notice
Members of the prestigious Delhi Gymkhana Club are in a state of shock after the Central government issued a notice to the club to vacate its premises located close to the Prime Minister's residence in Lutyens’ Delhi by 5 June for defence-related projects.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman
Fresh momentum in ties: Rubio says India-US trade deal soon
India and the United States on Sunday signalled fresh “momentum” in their expanding strategic partnership, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing confidence that the two sides would conclude a bilateral trade agreement “soon”, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored New Delhi's policy of maintaining strong ties across multiple global power centres.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman
Congress throws open doors for ‘homecoming’ amid growing dissent in the former ruling party
In an interesting political development that could shape the future course of Bengal politics, the Congress on Saturday invited former party leaders and workers to return to its fold, signalling a renewed attempt to rebuild its organisational base by capitalising on the growing unrest within the Trinamul Congress (TMC) after its electoral debacle.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman
U23 Asia C'ships: Mansi, Kajal, and Sumit strike gold as Indian grapplers add eight medals on Day Two
India’s stellar run continued at the U23 Asian Championships as Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit clinched gold medals to headline a dominant showing on the second day of the competition at the Tien Son Sport Center in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Sunday.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman
Tripura govt launches special vaccination drive as Bangladesh records measles-rubella outbreak
Following reports of a significant outbreak of measles-rubella in the neighbouring villages of Bangladesh, Unakoti district administration in Tripura has implemented enhanced surveillance strategies to address the situation.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Difficult questions
The sharp exchange between an Indian diplomat and a Norwegian journalist in Oslo this week was not really about one question shouted at a Prime Minister.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Congress targets Modi govt over Rubio's $500 billion trade claim
The Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that India had committed to purchasing $ 500 billion worth of American goods over the next five years, accusing the Prime Minister of compromising India’s economic and foreign policy interests.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bangladesh watching BJP’s Bengal-Assam sweep with caution
As a nationalist political force in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently secured victories in two important legislative Assembly elections in eastern states bordering Bangladesh, prompting mixed reactions in Dhaka.
4 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sunali Khatoon’s family awaits return of kin detained in Bangladesh after SC directive
The family of Sunali Khatoon expressed relief after the Supreme Court yesterday directed the Centre to bring back four migrant labourers from Birbhum who were deported to Bangladesh by Delhi Police last year through the BSF.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mamata, Abhishek allege electoral manipulation and EVM irregularities after BJP's Falta sweep
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee and the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging large-scale electoral manipulation, data hacking and irregularities in the Falta Assembly re-election, where the BJP secured a massive victory margin of over 1.09 lakh votes.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Paper leak gang’s rumour campaign fails in Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal exams
Strict action being taken by the Uttar Pradesh government against the networks of paper leak and cheating mafias, which remained active in recruitment examinations in the state for years, continues to prove highly effective.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Market valuation of six of top-10 firms spike by over ₹74,000 crore
The market valuation of six of top-10 most valued firms spiked by Rs 74,111.57 crore in a week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Archer's brilliant all-round show seals playoff berth for Rajasthan Royals
A fine bowling effort by Jofra Archer (3-17) as Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs in a must-win match at the Wankhede Stadium and sealed a berth in the playoffs of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Jaishankar outlines multi-alignment doctrine, pushes for defence, trade expansion with USA
India’s foreign policy approach is built on managing multiple strategic relationships without turning global diplomacy into a “zero-sum game”, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said on Friday during a joint Press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Britain’s navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Vidya Bharati Schools to receive full support, says Sukanta Majumdar
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said that schools run under Vidya Bharati would receive full support from BJP-ruled governments in view of their consistent academic achievements in state and national board examinations.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bengal govt orders holding centres for illegal foreigners to be set up
The West Bengal government has directed all district administrations to set up “holding centres” for foreign nationals residing illegally in the state and for prisoners awaiting deportation after completion of their jail terms, according to an urgent communication issued by the state home and hill affairs department.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UP continues to face extreme heat-wave conditions; Nautapa begins from today
Uttar Pradesh is reeling under intense heatwave conditions particularly in Bundelkhand and southern parts of the state.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Iran does not possess nuclear weapons, asserts Dr Elahi
Dr. Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attended the Taziati Jalsa and Majlis-e-Tahrim (mourning gathering) held at Dargah-e-Fatman on Saturday night as the chief guest.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Tripura HC rules daughter divorced after parents’ death is not eligible for family pension
The High Court of Tripura has ruled that a daughter who obtained divorce after her father’s death is not eligible to receive family pension under the Tripura State Civil Services (Revised Pension) Rules, 2017.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
The secret I held in my palm
You can't live in India without encountering palmists. They read the lines in your palm and, for a modest fee, tell you your past and present and, most tantalizingly, your future.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Nifty eyes 24,000 breakout, Sensex may face resistance near 76,000 next week
Indian equity benchmark indices ended higher on Friday, with analysts on Sunday said that they are expecting the Nifty to test the crucial 24,000 resistance mark next week, while the Sensex may face hurdles near the 76,000 zone amid persistent global uncertainty and volatile crude oil prices.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
FIIs recalibrating portfolios to capture emerging growth themes
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are not abandoning India’s bluechip counters, but are instead recalibrating portfolios to capture emerging growth themes across a broader market landscape, according to market experts.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Soil to Salon ~ II
The original Left movement was anchored in rural land reforms that understood the fundamental relationship between the man and the land. With Jyoti Basu, the movement’s focus began to drift toward the urban and the intellectual elites, and discourses began to migrate from the open fields of rural Bengal into insular intellectual circles. While the Old Left had a visceral understanding of hunger and poverty, this new Salon became preoccupied with narrative making, prioritising academic debate over the basic needs of the common man
5 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India to purchase $500 billion US goods over five years: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India had committed to purchasing $500 billion worth of US goods over the next five years, with a focus on energy, technology and agriculture.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Unsafe Plates
India’s food economy is entering a dangerous phase ~ not necessarily because adulteration is new, but because public trust is beginning to collapse faster than the state can restore it.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Fuel pump accuracy to improve as government tightens verification rules
The Centre has announced five new categories of fuel dispensing systems under the ambit of Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs). These include dispensers for petrol and diesel, CNG, LPG, LNG, and hydrogen.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rubio: US-Pak alliance ‘not at the expense’ of ties with India
Seeking to allay concerns in New Delhi over Washington’s expanding engagement with Islamabad, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday asserted that America’s relations with Pakistan would not come “at the expense” of its strategic alliance with India, stressing that the India-US partnership remains strong, steady and poised to deepen further in the years ahead.
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