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PM hails Mudra Yojana at 11, calls it a catalyst for youth entrepreneurship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, saying the initiative has significantly contributed to promoting self-employment among India’s youth.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran
President Donald Trump over the course of a day went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that the battered Islamic Republic's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a 14-day ceasefire that he expects to pave the way to end the nearly six-week-old war.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
Govt raises gas supply to fertiliser units as Gulf eases
The government announced on Wednesday that, based on available inventory and scheduled LNG cargo arrivals, the overall gas allocation to fertiliser plants is being further enhanced by 5 per cent to reach approximately 95 per cent of their six-month average consumption, with effect from 9 April.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
Poll campaign goes digital with animation and satire
The digital space has emerged as a key warzone, propelled by hi-tech storytelling, innovative drama, biting satire and rib-tickling fun as Bengal's political opponents battle it out online to woo the young and the uninitiated ahead of the Assembly polls.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Deferred Votes
In the run-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, an extraordinary situation has emerged: millions of citizens may find themselves excluded from the electoral rolls, not by a final legal determination, but by the timing of an unfinished administrative process.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
Struggling Knights eye turnaround against confident Super Giants
Out of tune and still searching for answers, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be desperate to reset their campaign when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League clash at Eden Gardens here on Thursday, hoping home conditions can finally spark a turnaround.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
Out on bail, Rakesh Singh gets BJP ticket from Kolkata Port
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced the candidature of Rakesh Singh (photo) from the Kolkata Port Assembly constituency, confirming days of speculation following his release on bail.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
SaradhachiefSudiptaSenset for release after nearly 13 years injail
In a significant development ahead of the state elections, Sudipta Sen, the prime accused in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam, is set to be released from prison after securing bail in all pending cases.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
ED raids Merlin’s Mohta on money laundering charges
Mondal, who asserts ownership of the land through an unbroken chain of title dating back to 1943, had initially filed a complaint before the Anandapur police station, but when the police refused to act against the powerful Mohtas, who are said to be close to Mayor Firhad Hakim, he approached a court seeking directions for registration of a case.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
IndiGo soars 8 pc on crude crash, US-Iran ceasefire
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation surged sharply on Wednesday, closing over 8 per cent higher, as a steep fall in global crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia triggered a strong rally in aviation stocks.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
Kharge regrets 'misinterpreted' Kerala remarks, says not meant to hurt sentiments
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over remarks made during a recent election speech in Kerala, stating that they had been “deliberately misinterpreted” and were never intended to hurt sentiments in Gujarat.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
ECI plans AI-backed surveillance grid for Bengal Assembly polls
In an effort to make the election free from threat and violence, the Election Commission of India is preparing a unique security design for the polls in West Bengal where, apart from adequate Central forces, additional AI-driven webcams will be placed at critical locations in all polling stations to monitor the activities from the control room.
2 min |
April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
More than 100 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut
Israeli strikes hit several commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
USA, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
The United States and Iran early on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with US President Donald Trump announcing the cessation of hostilities and Tehran agreeing to allow passage to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for \"a period of two weeks in coordination with the Iranian Armed Forces.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
FIR filed against Khandaghosh Joint BDO over Facebook post on Election Commission, SIR
The district election authorities have lodged an FIR against Jyotsna Khatun, Joint BDO of Khandaghosh, after a Facebook post attributed to her surfaced today criticising the Election Commission of India and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Cabinet approves ₹13,038-crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 to transform urban mobility
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a 41-km-long North-South corridor aimed at significantly enhancing connectivity across the Rajasthan capital while easing growing traffic congestion.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
OCCASIONAL NOTE
No day or season in England is in its weather a sure indication of what is to come, and when the country has a fine Easter it makes the most of it without worrying about the future.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
Towards Energy Security
Theglobalenergytransitionis enteringa decisive phase. Road transport, through blending mandates, enables countries worldwide to reduce fossil fuel dependencewhilesupporting agriculturaleconomies. Ethanolmustbereimagined- notmerelyasafueladditive but asastrategicenergyvectorand industrial feedstock. Ethanol’s futurelies beyondits conventionalrole. With established global production, flexiblefeedstockorigins, and compatibility with both biochemicaland thermochemicalconversion pathways, ethanoloffers scalability and versatility
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Savita Punia returns as India name squad for Argentinatour
Star goalkeeper Savita Punia headlines the returnees as Hockey India named a 24-member Indian women’s squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina, scheduled to be held in Buenos Aires from 13 to 17 April.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
IPL 2026: Rashid, Prasidh star, Rahul, Miller efforts go in vain as Gujarat Titans edge Delhi Capitals by one run
Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a humdinger finish in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be replayed in the minds of everyone inside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for a longtime to come.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
CEC removes election observer over lack of basic constituency knowledge
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar ordered the immediate removal of an Election Commission-appointed observer on Wednesday after expressing strong dissatisfaction over the officer's lack of basic knowledge about his assigned constituency.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
ED raids Merlin's Mohta on money laundering charges
The Enforcement Directorate today raided the residence and office of Merlin Group chairman Sushil Mohta, and seven other places in connection with a money laundering case, allegedly involving the use of forged documents to create a fake ownership chain in connection with a large residential project in the city.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
NITI report flags rise in women's credit participation
More women are borrowing to establish businesses, according to the latest NITI Aayog report on India’s Credit Market released on Tuesday.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Wisdom has prevailed: Farooq Abdullah on US-Iran ceasefire
Ruling National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and Israel, describing it as a momentous step toward global peace and a triumph for humanity.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination papers
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed full confidence that her party will return to power after the Assembly elections, as she filed her nomination papers for the election to Bhawanipore Assembly constituency.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; at 5.25 pc; Guv says W Asia war to hit growth:
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the central bank has 'unanimously' decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Manipur: Centre debunks claims of 22 soldier deaths and burnt Army trucks
As tensions run high in Manipur after two children were killed in a bomb blast in Bishnupur district, Pakistani propaganda networks have begun circulating fabricated claims alleging that Indian Army trucks were torched in the state and 22 personnel killed.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Ceasefire Illusion
The two-week pause in hostilities announced by US President Donald Trump is being sold as a breakthrough.
2 min |
April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Many face hardships, skip work to get their names and their kins’ in voter list
Gopal Saha joined a private company as a pantry in-charge in early December.
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April 09, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Mothabari accused produced in court
Malda police on Wednesday produced several accused, including Mofakkerul Islam and Akramul Bagani, before acourt in connection with the wrongful confinement of judicial officials at Mothabari, as well as a separate case registered against Islam at Kaliachak police station.
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