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The Statesman
Badminton Asia C'ships: Ayush marches into quarters; Sindhu, Prannoy bow out
Ayush Shetty’s impressive run at the 2026 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, continued as the young Indian shuttler stormed into the quarterfinals with a dominant straight-games victory on Thursday, even as it turned out to be the end of the road for seasoned campaigners PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy in their respective second-round matches.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
CM slams Oppn, alleges BJP, CPI-M nexus in polls
In a politically charged contest marked by personal attacks and shifting equations, Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday adopted a restrained tone while campaigning for party candidate Tirthankar Ghosh in Panihati, even as she sharpened her attack on the BJP and alleged a tacit understanding between the saffron party and the CPI-M.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
World Bank cuts down India’s growth to 6.6 pc for FY27 due to West Asia crisis
The World Bank has projected India to grow at 6.6 per cent for the Financial Year 2026-27.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Pondy polls: Robot welcomes voters with roses at a polling booth in Raj Bhavan constituency
In a novel initiative to woo the electorate, all the voters entering the polling booth at the VOC school in Raj Bhavan constituency in Puducherry were received by a Robot by giving roses.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
BJP candidate walks into TMC office, appeals for votes
While on his campaign trail in Jamar and Supur villages, the Bardhaman (Uttar) BJP nominee Sanjay Das, in a bizarre move, walked into a Trinamul Congress office with folded hands and begged for votes.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Market forces drive March rupee fall;favourable opportunity for NRI investors to consider Indian markets
The depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar in March reflects the workings of a market-determined exchange rate system amid global uncertainties, while also opening up opportunities for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investors, according to experts.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Civic issues top priority list for Behala Paschim voters
Behala Paschim, a key Assembly constituency in South Kolkata, continues to face a mix of longstanding civic issues and political transition.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Of teary-eyed goodbyes
Has connection replaced closeness, or merely simulated it? The notifications keep flowing, but something in the texture of relationships has changed. We know more about each other's lives-the holidays, the promotions, the new kitchen tiles and feel, perhaps, less. The mystery that once made a reunion electric has been replaced by the tepid familiarity of a continuous feed. When you already know what someone had for breakfast, the surprise of seeing them in personis somewhat diminished
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
ECI fresh directives on civic volunteers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a fresh letter to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal, directing that civic volunteers and Green (village) police be withdrawn from regular duties for five days, refrain from wearing uniforms, and not be issued command certificates (CCs).
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Kerala votes with enthusiasm; polling crosses 77 per cent
Kerala recorded a high voter turnout in the assembly elections with the polling percentages showing strong civic engagement.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Veteran Congress leader Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury passes away amid poll frenzy in Malda
At a time when the Assembly election campaign has reached its peak, a sense of grief prevails in Malda district following the demise of veteran Congress leader and former MP from South Malda, Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury (photo).
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Ceasefire teeters as Israel pounds Beirut, Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel's intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether negotiators can find common ground on a range of other differences.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
PM Modi vows end to 'mafiaraj', corruption in Bengal after 4 May
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that practices such as 'cut money', coal pilferage and the alleged 'mafia raj' would come to an end in West Bengal after 4 May, adding that individual cases would be dealt with separately.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hands over appointment orders to 90 beneficiaries
Describing the occasion as the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday handed over appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across the Kashmir division in a function in Srinagar.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Dhanajay Munde's wife Karuna to face Sunetra Pawar
The Congress withdrew its candidate against Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar on Thursday after hectic appeals made by top NCP leaders and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to allow an unopposed byelection from Baramati assembly constituency.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Congress withdraws from Baramati contest after appeals by Fadnavis, others
Congress on Thursday withdrew its Baramati candidate, advocate Akash More, from the by-election against Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar following appeals by several political leaders and a phone call from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to State Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Middle East conflict has no quick or easy answers, only hard choices
There is a familiar rhythm to the wars that the United States starts: aburst of declaratory confidence, a promise of swift resolution and then the slow intrusion of reality.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
'Khela Hobesloganreflects politics, not sports'
North Bengal is poised to emerge as a hub for sports and youth excellence, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said while addressing a Sports Club Meeting in Malda Town on Thursday, even as he launched a sharp attack on the Trinamul Congress over its popular slogan “Khela Hobe.”
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India unfazed by nuclear threats: CDS General Chauhan
Declaring a decisive shift in India’s strategic posture, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday asserted that the country will not bow to nuclear blackmail and is prepared to continue conventional military operations even under a nuclear shadow.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Adani Renewable inks deal with UAE's Minerva to develop projects in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd informed the stock exchange in a regulatory filing on Thursday that its wholly-owned step down subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Middle East Ltd, has entered into a joint venture agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Minerva Holding RSC to develop renewable energy projects in India.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
FormerTMC panchayat pradhan files nominationas Independent
In an unexpected move, former Kanaipur panchayat pradhan and veteran Trinamul Congress leader Acchalal Yadav on filed his Wednesday nomination as an Independent candidate from the Uttarpara Assembly constituency at Serampore.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
BJP gears up for PM Modi's 12 April rally in Siliguri
With electioneering gaining momentum, the BJP has stepped up preparations in North Bengal ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed public meeting in Siliguri on 12 April.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Babbar Khalsa International terror module backed by ISI busted
In a significant counter-terrorism operation aimed at maintaining state security, the Punjab Police, in collaboration with central agencies, dismantled an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Put people first, rise above politics: Om Birla’s message to lawmakers
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged lawmakers to rise above personal and political interests and act with integrity to fulfil public aspirations, emphasising that elected representatives must convert electoral mandates into concrete outcomes that strengthen democratic governance.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3
On the third day of hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre reiterated before the Supreme Court that constitutional courts are not competent to adjudicate contentious issues arising from religious beliefs, practices and faith under Articles 25 and 26, especially when such questions intersect with Article 14 on equality.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Peaceful pollingin Pondy, record turnout witnessed
The single phase polling to elect the new 30-member Puducherry Territorial Assemby came to and end on Thursday evening and passed off peacefully afer witnessing a record turn out of more than 87 per cent and is all set to create history crossing the all time high of 90 per cent mark for the first time in the annals of Pondy electoral politics.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
ED raids on Merlin continue, political links under scanner
As the Enforcement Directorate continued its raids on Merlin group chairman Sushil Mohta's office and home and that of his son Saket Mohta today, officials close to the investigation told The Statesman that documents and digital devices including mobile phones had been seized from the company and its officials, and that questionable links to politicians and bureaucrats were under the scanner.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Rampaging Royals look to extend winning run against confident RCB
Riding high on confidence after a strong start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals will aim to tighten their grip on the competition when they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Stadium here on Friday.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Stalin on delimitation: Modi govt systematically eroding very foundation of Parliament
Continuing his tirade against the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, which threatens to reduce the number of seats for Tamil Nadu and other southern states, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Thursday slammed the exercise as being against the spirit of the Constitution and charged the Modi government with systematically eroding the very foundation of Parliament.
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April 10, 2026
The Statesman
Market under selling pressure, Nifty below 23,700
The Indian stock market comes under selling pressure after a sharp surge in the previous session with Nifty 50 below the 23,700 mark.
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