The Statesman Kolkata - May 30, 2025

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May 30, 2025

CM Accuses BJP of Political Propaganda & Divisive Tactics

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday voiced her opposition to the name given to the anti-terror operation against Pakistan as Operation Sindoor and said the name is politically motivated.

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Bank Frauds Reduced But Amount Involved Went Up Almost 3x: RBI Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025, said that bank frauds have reduced, but the amount involved went up almost threefold.

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Shashi Tharoor clarifies his surgical strike remark in Panama after Congress criticism

Facing intense criticism from the party and his colleagues, senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading one of the seven all-party delegations India dispatched to over 30 partner countries to expose Pakistan support to terrorism and amplify Operation Sindoor message, has clarified his remarks that the 2016 surgical strike was the first time India breached the LoC and the International Border.

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India Rules Out Talks With Pakistan, Says Terror and Talks Can't Go Together

Asserting that terrorism and talks cannot go together, India on Thursday demanded Pakistan to hand over to it, known terrorists, whose records and names had been given to the neighbouring country some years ago.

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Make-in-India powered Operation Sindoor, PoK will return to India, says Rajnath Singh

Terming 'Make-in-India' as an essential component of India's national security, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said it played a key role in the country's effective action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism during Operation Sindoor.

1 min

PM Calls TMC Govt 'Ruthless Regime'

Prime Minister Modi accused the TMC-led government in West Bengal of indulging in appeasement politics

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Two in police net for running fake Aadhaar card centre

The Birbhum Police today arrested two individuals and uncovered a fake Aadhaar card centre operating in Nalhati.

1 min

4 B'deshi nationals arrested for illegal entry into India

In a two-day crackdown on illegal immigration, the Ranaghat police district has arrested four Bangladeshi nationals from two separate locations in Nadia district who had entered India without valid documents.

1 min

PM Launches Piped Gas Project in Alipurduar Worth ₹1000 Crore

The PM launched a slew of developmental projects in Sikkim, where he could not go due to bad weather, and in Alipurduar

2 mins

Man Kills Wife, Daughter Before Hanging Self

Residents of Kolupukur, Gorerdhar in Chandannagar reported the deaths of three members of the same family to the local police shortly after midnight last Wednesday.

1 min

Deep depression spares state, brings monsoons to North Bengal

Monsoon Moments — From joyful street scenes to spirited football practice, Kolkata embraces the rain with smiles and sportsmanship on Thursday

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Op Sindoor a befitting reply to perpetrators of terror on Indian soil: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reasserted that Operation Sindoor was a befitting reply to perpetrators of terror on Indian soil and the nation stands united in the fight against terrorism.

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Bangalore Hospital Transforms Lives With Robotic Spine Surgeries

At Manipal Institute of Robotic Spine Surgery (MIRSS), Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, the team has been a game changer in the field of robotic surgeries.

1 min

Trinamul Counters PM Modi's Allegations With Its Own Questions

In a sharp rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks made in Alipurduar, the Trinamul Congress (TMC) has launched a counter-offensive, challenging the BJP's claims with a barrage of pointed questions and criticisms.

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HUDCO Celebrates 55th Foundation Day

The 55th HUDCO foundation day programme was celebrated by HUDCO, Kolkata regional office on Tuesday.

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Will always act in the best interest of the country: Abhishek in Jakarta

Abhishek Banerjee, MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary, a member of Parliamentary delegation touring different nations, urged people to put up collective global action to isolate those who nurture extremism.

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Poet Kazi Nazrul endured 39-day hunger strike in protest against inhuman torture at Hooghly jail

HOOGHLY, 29 MAY

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Girl donates hair for cancer patients

In a rare and thoughtful gesture, a student of Women's College, Calcutta, has donated her hair to a cancer foundation as part of an awareness and sensitization initiative.

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Engineer Planned Move to Rohingya Territory After Killing Parents

A 35-year-old engineer from Memari was arrested after brutally murdering his parents and then launching an attack on a minority orphanage institution in Bongaon, around 130 km away.

1 min

Howrah division acts against spitting

In a determined effort to ensure sanitisation and hygiene, Howrah Division, Eastern Railway has intensified its crackdown on spitting in railway premises under the direction of divisional railway manager, Sanjeev Kumar.

1 min

Central team visits Birbhum after success in anti-filaria campaign

Birbhum district has achieved the highest success rate in the state in its fight against filariasis, having administered anti-filarial tablets to approximately 85 per cent of the population in affected areas.

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Teachers' protest march after sacked colleague's death

The protesting jobless teachers and non-teaching employees on Thursday have come down heavily on the state government and WBSSC for the untimely death of their colleague Prabeen Karmakar.

1 min

WBSSC case: Jobless teachers detained near CM's home

The detained teachers insisted they had tried to secure appointments earlier but came directly due to urgency and hope that the Chief Minister would understand their plight

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Govt employee detained for suspected Pak links in Jaisalmer

The Intelligence wing of the Rajasthan and other border security agencies have nabbed a state government employee in the bordering Jaisalmer district, reportedly for \"suspicious activities and links with Pakistan\".

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Saudi Arabia, S Africa, Guyana support India's fight against terrorism

Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Guyana have extended their full support to India in its fight against terrorism in the wake of the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

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Defence contracts must meet deadlines to ensure operational readiness, says Chief of Air Staff

Raising concerns over delays in defence projects and their impact on operational readiness, Chief of Air Staff and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Thursday criticised the practice of committing to unachievable deadlines in the system.

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Seer demands PoK in guru dakshina from COAS

Revered Hindu Spiritual Leader Padma Vibhushan Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya demanded 'Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir' (PoK), as his 'Guru Dakshina' from Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who took blessings from the Seer at the latter's Ashram at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh.

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SC Rejects Christian Michel's Plea Challenging Bail Condition in AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Christian Michel, the British national and alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, challenging a bail condition imposed by the Delhi High Court in the money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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Shangri-La Dialogue: CDS General Anil Chauhan to attend the annual summit from 30 May-1 June

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from 30 May to 1 June to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, an official communique issued here said.

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'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to empower 1.5 cr Indian farmers'

In an initiative to transform agriculture in the country, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Thursday, launched Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) in Bhubaneswar.

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No tribal department funds diverted to Laadki Bahin Yojana, insists Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday firmly denied allegations that funds allocated to the Tribal Development Department had been diverted to finance the Chief Minister's Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana.

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Poll panel trains BLOs from 4 states to ensure free and fair elections, grassroot participation

The Election Commission of India on Thursday carried out training of Booth Level Officers from four states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh as part of its ongoing program to ensure free and fair elections with grassroot participation.

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K'taka Aspiring to Become a Global Semiconductor Hub

Karnataka is slowly becoming the global semiconductor hub, and on Thursday state cabinet approved three projects of semiconductors that is certain to boost the tech ecosystem in the state.

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India's total telephone subscribers rise to 1,203.84 million in April

The number of telephone subscribers in India has increased from 1,200.80 million at the end of March to 1,203.84 million in April, a monthly growth rate of 0.25 per cent, according to data shared by the Ministry of Communications on Thursday.

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There is a conspiracy to merge BRS with BJP, I, vehemently oppose it: Kalvakuntla Kavitha

In a dramatic escalation of intra-party tensions, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has publicly accused a faction within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of conspiring to merge the regional party with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Naidu Promises to Bury 'That' Ghost Forever at Kadapa

Without naming arch rival YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said that the industrialists had ditched the state, haunted by a ghost.

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PMK founder Ramadoss brands son Anbumani a 'shameless liar'

In a remarkable and highly publicised fallout, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), Dr S Ramadoss, has launched a blistering attack on his son and political heir, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, labelling him a \"shameless liar\" and expressing deep regret over having made him a Union Minister at the age of 35 during the UPA government in 2004.

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Modi Mania Grips Patna as PM Launches Airport, Holds Roadshow

Absence of other alliance partners proved that it was just another event of Bihar BJP

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Be a king or a servant, the choice is yours: DK Shivakumar to students

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar today advised students that by studying diligently, they have the opportunity to become leaders, whereas neglecting their education could limit their prospects.

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Rise of nasal bleeding dengue

Last year, a 34-year-old man visited a hospital with complaints of nasal bleeding (epistaxis).

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Visa Wall

In a troubling turn of policy, the United States has moved to halt student visa appointments and tighten its social media scrutiny of international applicants.

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Stealth Imperative

India's approval of its indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet programme is not just a defence development; it is a political and strategic declaration of intent.

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SEBI reforms

Raju's unique position atop the Maoist hierarchy made him both the chief architect of the group's violent tactics and the strategist behind its broader political vision. He is believed to have orchestrated several of the deadliest attacks against Indian security forces. His deep grasp of jungle warfare and psychological operations enabled the Maoists to repeatedly evade large-scale security sweeps and sustain their campaign over decades. With his death, the insurgency has lost not only its top commander but also its principal military mind and the architect of its long-term survival strategies

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Hunger Is An Enemy We Must Tackle

Hunger is a common physiological phenomenon. It is measured by the prevalence of undernourishment, i.e., an individual's habitual consumption of inadequate food.

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Trump Says Harvard Should Have 15% Cap on Foreign Students

US President Donald Trump said that there should be a cap of around 15 percent on foreign students at Harvard University while continuing to pressure it to submit its list of foreign students.

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Ursula von der Leyen Honoured with Award for Contributions to European Unity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen received the International Charlemagne Prize, an annual award for contributions to European unity, on Thursday as the 27-nation bloc confronts Russia's war against Ukraine, the Trump administration's trade war and security issues across the continent.

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13 Killed in Gaza as Israel Backs More Settlements in West Bank

Israeli Defence Minister Katz: 'The settlement decision strengthens our hold on Judea and Samaria'

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Chinese Students Anxious and Angry After Rubio Vows to Revoke Visas

Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some students would have their visas revoked.

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Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday showed his determination to defend rules-based free and multilateral trade systems and take a leadership role to expand the Asia-Pacific trade group at a time of deepening tensions and divisions over U.S. tariffs and trade wars.

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EU, UAE Launch Free Trade Talks Amid US Tariff Pressure

The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally launched negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a potential breakthrough towards the EU's first comprehensive trade deal in the Gulf region, said the European Commission.

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RBI's bumper dividend transfer of ₹2.7 lakh crore promises to ease fiscal position, to take care of yield curve amidst exogenous turbulence

India's apex bank, the RBI has recently announced a dividend transfer of nearly Rs 2.7 trillion (Rs 2.69 lakh crore, to be precise), to the Government of India for the financial year 2024-25 as against Rs 2.11 lakh crore transferred for FY24, an increase of 27.4 per cent.

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Tata Motors Launches Commercial Vehicles in Egyptian Market

Tata Motors has officially announced that it has tied up with MM Group for Industry and International Trade (MTI), one of Egypt's largest distribution companies, to launch its commercial vehicles range in Egypt.

1 min

Nxtcell India set to start manufacturing hand-held devices in India

Nxtcell India, a 100 per cent Indian-domiciled company, which holds exclusive brand authorization for Alcatel in India and select international markets, seems well set to start manufacturing its products inhouse in India, responding positively to the Centre's 'Made in India' initiative.

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Market Closes in Positive Territory as Most Sectors Gain

Gains were registered across most sectors, except FMCG and PSU banks

1 min

India Launches 'Battery Aadhaar' to Track Identity, Performance of Locally Made Batteries

India's domestically manufactured batteries will now carry a digital ID, thanks to a new government initiative aimed at boosting transparency and safety in the battery ecosystem.

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India's Digital Payments Witness Robust Growth as Transaction Volumes Surge 34.8 pc

India's digital payments ecosystem witnessed robust growth in FY2024-25, with transaction volumes surging 34.8 per cent year-on-year, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest annual report released this week.

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SAIL reports 16 pc rise in Q4 FY25 net profit; proposes ₹1.60 final dividend

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending March 31, 2025.

1 min

Tripura CM Bats for Widespread Use of AI

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday emphasised technology-based agricultural practices to make Tripura a surplus state in food production.

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CM Yogi Pays Tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on His Death Anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid a heartfelt tribute to freedom fighter and former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary on Thursday.

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UP Tourism Dept to Organise 6-Day 'Bodhi Yatra' From 2 June

LUCKNOW, 29 MAY

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UP govt signs MoU with Monash varsity to boost global academic collaboration

In a landmark move to elevate Uttar Pradesh's education system to international standards, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed here on Thursday between the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Australia's prestigious Monash University.

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Lawrence Bishnoi gang member shot dead by UP STF in Hapur

Uttar Pradesh STF has shot dead a sharp shooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in an encounter here on late Wednesday night.

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Assam CM clarifies arms licence policy amid backlash, exempts inter-state borders

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday clarified that the state's recently approved arms licence policy will not be enforced in districts bordering Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.

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Kanpur: PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of 15 projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kanpur on Friday, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for 15 mega development projects in the region worth over Rs 47,573 crore.

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Assam Skill University partners with sainik welfare directorate to empower ex-servicemen and their families

The Assam Skill University (ASU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Government of Assam.

1 min

Observing vision health month

May is vision health month—a timely reminder to prioritize your eyes, one of your most vital senses.

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Anxiety and depression: How the Banerji Protocols offer hope in a natural way

If you have ever felt trapped by anxiety or weighed down by depression, you are not alone.

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Eye cancer is curable if only one visits the hospital in time

I noticed a squint in his eye when he turned six months old, but the elders in our family told us not to worry. They said it's common in infants and usually resolves as they grow,\" said Priyanka Shekhawat (name changed), a resident of Sonipat, recalling the early signs of retinoblastoma (RB)—a rare and aggressive eye cancer—in her younger son. The diagnosis came nearly a year later, delayed by a lack of awareness.

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Doctors Urge Early Vaccination Against HPV

There's a lot of hush-hush and hide-and-seek regarding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

3 mins

JK Tyre Hosts Indian Racing Festival Across Northeast

In a bold move to expand the reach of Indian motorsport, leading tyre manufacturer JK Tyre recently brought the Indian Racing Festival to multiple cities across Northeast India.

2 mins

French Open: Andreeva Turns Tables on Ashlyn Krueger With Gritty Win

The 18-year-old Russian showcased her resilience in a match that mirrored her hard-fought opening-round victory

2 mins

Preparing for perfect challenges, Blue Tigers' caravan reaches Thailand

After completing the Kolkata leg of their training camp, the Indian men's national team landed in Thailand just past midnight on Thursday.

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Chelsea Win UEFA Conference League To Complete Set Of European Trophies

Chelsea have become the first team in history to win all five European club trophies after coming from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 at Stadion Wroclaw in Poland, courtesy of a magnificent second-half display from Cole Palmer.

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Asian Cup Qualifiers: India to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei

India have been drawn in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers after the draw ceremony was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1 min

Australia to tour India for 3 ODIs before women's WC

The Australian women's team will tour India for a brief three-match ODI series in mid-September, the BCCI announced on Thursday.

1 min

ISSF Junior WC: Pranav, Mukesh among 11 Indians to win medals

Indian athletes shone bright at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, winning a total of 11 medals-three gold, four silver and four bronze medals.

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Sable, Jyothi, women's 4x400m relay team on top at Asian Athletics

It was a golden day for India on Day 3 of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, as the women's 4x400m relay team came up with a season's best effort to end a 12-year wait for a gold medal.

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RCB thrash Punjab Kings to storm into IPL 2025 title clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made light work of a rather below-par Punjab Kings to storm into the IPL 2025 final with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.

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Singapore Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag move to quarterfinals

The top Indian men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Singapore Open tournament on Thursday.

1 min

No second chance: Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Eliminator

Having led the points table for a considerable period, Gujarat face tough fight against resurgent Mumbai

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The Statesman Kolkata is a daily broadsheet newspaper published by The Statesman Net Pvt Ltd in Kolkata, India. It was founded in 1875 and is one of the oldest and most respected newspapers in India. The newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial independence.

The Statesman Kolkata covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, economy, society, culture, and sports. It also has a strong focus on local news and events. The newspaper is known for its critical and independent reporting on the government and the powerful.

The Statesman Kolkata is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in India, and especially in West Bengal. It is also a great way to get in-depth analysis and commentary on current affairs.