The Statesman Kolkata - May 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

Chief Minister urges border vigilance at Siliguri corridor

She instructed senior officials to fully cooperate with Army along the Indo-B'desh border

2 mins

Supreme Court grants interim bail to Ashoka University professor

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at Ashoka University, Haryana.

1 min

Sonia & Rahul prima facie involved in money laundering case linked to National Herald: ED tells court

In the hearing of a money laundering case linked to National Herald, the Directorate of Enforcement on Wednesday apprised the court that Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are prima facie involved in the matter.

1 min

Top Maoist leader among 27 killed in Chh'garh operation

At least 27 Maoists, including the country's most wanted insurgent, Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, were killed on Tuesday in a major counterinsurgency operation in the dense forests of Abujhmad, Chhattisgarh.

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Banu Mushtaq: First Kannada writer to win Booker prize

Kannada writer-lawyer-activist Banu Mushtaq, 77, became the first Kannada writer to win the International Booker Prize on Wednesday for her short story collection \"Heart Lamp\" alongside her translator Deepa Bhasthi.

1 min

Operation Sindoor: Sanjay Jha-led delegation embarks on 5-nation visit

An all-party delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Wednesday left for a five-nation visit as part of India's diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor with a brief to further expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

1 min

India Strongly Rejects Pakistan's Accusation of Indian Involvement in Balochistan Blast

India on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistan's charges of Indian involvement in a bus bomb blast in Balochistan's Khuzdar district, saying that it has become second nature for Pakistan to blame India for all its internal issues.

1 min

CM slams duty-free Nepal tea, seeks Centre's help to save Darjeeling tea

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged chief secretary Manoj Pant to raise multiple cross-border concerns with the central government—ranging from the duty-free import of Nepal tea to flood threats originating from Nepal and Bhutan.

3 mins

Mystery Drones Over Kolkata Spark Security Concerns

A renewed wave of security concern has gripped Kolkata after at least seven unidentified drones were spotted hovering over key locations—including the city's port areas—late on Monday night.

2 mins

Arms seized from Kolkata and Murshidabad, four arrested

The cops of Kolkata Police and Murshidabad district police have seized caches of illegal arms and ammunition in three separate operations in the city as well as in the district.

1 min

Nor'wester hits city, disrupts traffic; rain warning across Bengal

A powerful nor'wester swept across Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal on Wednesday evening, following an alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

1 min

TMC leaders hail Banglar Bari fund push for 12L beneficiaries

A day after chief minister Mamata Banerjee disbursed the second installment of funds under the Banglar Bari housing scheme for 12 lakh beneficiaries, Trinamul Congress leaders took to social media to amplify the scheme's reach, financial details, and the government's commitment to housing for all.

2 mins

WBBSE Show-Cause to Teachers for Unlawful Activities

The notice has been issued to those teachers who have been identified as involved in vandalism within the complex of Bikash Bhawan and have been asked to reply within the next seven days

1 min

Army jawans injured in road mishap at Panagarh

A few Indian Army jawans sustained minor injuries when the bus they were travelling in was hit by a truck at Dharala More near Panagarh, under the Budbud police station.

1 min

City university to host gaming championships

Techno India University in collaboration with NoScope Gaming will host the University Esports Championship (UEC) 2025 national finals, the most anticipated collegiate esports event and for the first time in eastern India at Techno India University, Kolkata, from 3-5 August.

1 min

Train cancellations

Nine mail express trains and five local trains were cancelled by the South Eastern Railway following glitches in the signalling system of the yard remodelling works.

1 min

Fake passport racket: Cops tracking foreign nationals enrolled in voters' list in Bengal

Foreign nationals, mainly Bangladeshis, enrolled in the voters' list in West Bengal with forged documents, are being tracked, police said on Wednesday.

2 mins

Despite HC bail, BDO stops leaders from performing duties

Though granted bail by the Calcutta High Court, a local BDO in East Burdwan has denied entry to two Trinamul Congress leaders into their respective posts in a panchayat, sparking controversy today.

1 min

DLSA Felicitates Mothers for Moulding Future Leaders

In a heartfelt tribute to the relentless efforts and sacrifices of mothers, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) today felicitated 27 women who have played a pivotal role in raising children, who have gone on to become exemplary and responsible citizens.

1 min

New INTTUC 12-member committee in Durgapur

A twelve-member core committee of the INTTUC was formed for the Durgapur subdivision by state president Ritabrata Banerjee on Tuesday.

1 min

Murshidabad violence: Sukanta cites HC report to debunk ‘outsider' theory

West Bengal BJP president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar launched a sharp attack on the Trinamul Congress-led state government on Wednesday, citing the Calcutta High Court-appointed committee's report on the recent Murshidabad violence to reject chief minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that \"outsiders\" had orchestrated the clashes.

1 min

BJP Hits Out at Kharge Over 'Chhut Puttyudha' Remark

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader CN Ashwath Narayan (photo) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his recent remark describing India's military response as a \"chhut puttyudha\" (petty skirmish), saying it was deeply insensitive and hurt the sentiments of millions across the country.

1 min

Waqf councils perform secular functions; inclusion of non-Muslims permissible

The central government on Wednesday defended the inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf councils and waqf boards, telling the Supreme Court that, unlike Hindu religious endowments, waqf bodies primarily perform administrative and secular functions.

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Attending NITI Aayog meet to secure Tamil Nadu's financial rights, not strike deals, says CM MK Stalin

Asserting that he would fight to secure the legitimate funds owed to the state but withheld by the Union Government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday made it clear that he is attending the NITI Aayog meeting on 24 May to present the state's lawful financial rights, not to strike any deal.

1 min

Youth Cong files FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya, Republic TV's Arnab Goswami for targeting Rahul

The Congress is intensifying its pushback in the ongoing perception battle, taking firm action against what it alleges is a BJP-driven misinformation campaign aimed at defaming Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, and the party.

1 min

Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of forging documents to illegally secure OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 UPSC Civil Services Examination.

1 min

Rahul joins Stalin to condemn Centre for 'misusing' Guvs

'The Modi govt is misusing Governors to stifle those voices and obstruct elected state governments'

1 min

Sharp Rise in Crimes Against Dalits Under CPM Rule in Kerala

Over the past 9 years, there has been a sharp rise in crimes against Dalit communities under the rule of CPI(M)-led Pinarayi Vijayan Government in Kerala, State BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

1 min

AGTF, Faridkot police nab key Arsh Dala associates in major crackdown on organised crime in Punjab

In a breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab, in a joint operation with Faridkot Police, has arrested two associates of foreign-based gangster Arsh Dala from the Faridkot area.

1 min

Caste and Census

On Gandhi Jayanti last year, the government of Bihar declared the results of the caste census in the form of certain tables showing population data, which, however, were not authenticated by any government functionaries. The government neither published it under an official notification nor was it published under an Office Memorandum. To date, Bihar has not disclosed the methodology adopted for capturing the caste data for their caste-based survey

6 mins

Government must act

SIR, This has reference to your editorial \"Fractured Patriotism\" (18 May).

1 min

Illusions of Peace

In the latest twist in the long and brutal war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has once again injected himself into the peace process—this time, after a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4 mins

The globalization paradox: Why trade war is self-sabotaging

In the heart of Cupertino, Apple engineers are scrambling to redesign the iPhone 17.

2 mins

Timeless story of Goopy Gyne and Kanu Kyne

According to the Bengali calendar, 8 May 1969, was the 25th day of Baishakh. It was the 108th birthday of Tagore. However, it is recognised as the day that Satyajit Ray's iconic fantasy film, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, which was based on the story by his grandfather Upendrakishore Roy Chowdhury, was released.

5 mins

Quotas, tariffs, and the price you pay

India is said to be on the brink of a historic trade deal with the United States, and if done right, it could mean more than just political wins and export numbers.

2 mins

Adviser to Ukrainian ex-President Yanukovych Shot Dead Outside American School in Spain

Spanish authorities said that an adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead on Wednesday when gunmen targeted him outside the American School of Madrid.

1 min

In address to officers, Bangladesh Army Chief draws red lines for Yunus regime

Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Wednesday addressed all officers at the Army Head Quarters (AHQ) in Dhaka, during which he reportedly stated that there will be no Humanitarian Corridor, nor any port allotted to any foreigners till an elected government comes to power in the country.

1 min

India Takes Over Chairmanship of 21-Nation Asian Productivity Organization

India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025-26 term during the 67th Session of the APO Governing Body Meeting (GBM).

1 min

Pakistan: Five dead, dozens injured in school bus blast in restive Balochistan

Five people, including three children and two adults, have died and around 38 more injured, many of them critically, in a blast targeting a bus carrying children of Army Public School (APS) in Balochistan's Khuzdar area on the Zero Line at Karachi-Quetta Highway, on Wednesday.

1 min

82 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Aid Fails to Reach Palestinians

No trucks were picked up from the Israeli border crossing with Gaza, said UN spokesperson Jens Laerke

2 mins

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Aid to Reach Gaza and an End to Hostilities in His First General Audience

Pope Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the \"heartbreaking\" toll on its people, as he presided over his first general audience in St. Peter's Square.

1 min

RBI set to transfer bumper ₹2.5-3 lakh crore dividend to govt, short-term bonds rally

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to transfer a bumper dividend to the Central government — in the range of Rs 2.5-3 lakh crore — which has led to a rally in short-term bonds, analysts said on Wednesday.

1 min

India Accelerates National EV Charging Grid Under PM E-Drive

Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy chaired an inter-ministerial coordination meeting on Wednesday with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Ministry of Heavy Industries to review and accelerate the implementation of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme.

1 min

TCS Bags Orders Worth Around ₹2,903 Crore From BSNL For 4G Services Work

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) officially announced on Wednesday that it has secured an add-on Advance Purchase Order (APO) worth Rs 2,903 crore from state-owned BSNL for 4G mobile network-related work.

1 min

Centre Launches 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' to Safeguard Mobile Users

In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of \"Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)\" with its stakeholders.

1 min

Markets snap losing streak; pharma, IT stocks shine

Morgan Stanley has forecasted that India's benchmark Sensex could touch the 89,000 mark by June 2026, implying 8 pc upside from current levels

1 min

EPFO Records Net Addition of 14.58 Lakh Members Registering 1.15 pc Spike in March

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for March, revealing a net addition of 14.58 lakh members registering an increase of 1.15 per cent compared to March 2024.

1 min

SBI Research Projects India's GDP to Grow at 6.3 pc for FY25

State Bank of India (SBI) in its research report has projected India's GDP growth for Q4 FY25 around 6.4-6.5 per cent, and for FY25, the GDP to stand at 6.3 per cent.

1 min

Assam's Dibrugarh set for major makeover with ₹493 crore boost

Dibrugarh, recently designated as Assam's second capital, is on the brink of a sweeping transformation as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday unveiled two flagship infrastructure projects worth Rs 493 crore.

1 min

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath calls for compassionate governance in Divyang schools

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, emphasised the need for a sensitive, vigilant, and proactive administrative system in educational institutions catering to Divyang youth.

1 min

Meghalaya BJP backs Centre's crackdown on illegal immigrants

The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' recent directive that sets a 30-day deadline for all states to identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

1 min

Rising tractor ownership reflects prosperity and pride of Uttar Pradesh farmers

In Uttar Pradesh, the growing number of tractors in the fields has become a symbol of changing times - and of rising happiness among farmers.

1 min

UP govt's irrigation initiatives prove to be a boon for over 2 crore farmers

In a landmark move to improve agricultural productivity, the Uttar Pradesh government has created or restored 50 lakh hectares of cultivable land, enabling farmers to grow more crops and enhance their earnings.

1 min

CM Manik: Won't allow illegal entry of B'deshis & Rohingyas

The CM's statement comes amid growing concern over border infiltration and narcotics smuggling through NE

1 min

Within Her Home and Outside: Essays on Indian English Poetry

Jaydeep Sarangi's Within Her Home and Outside: Essays on Indian English Poetry is a rich and multifaceted exploration of the genre.

1 min

The Many Voices of Indian English Poetry

Jaydeep Sarangi's Within Her Home and Outside: Essays on Indian English Poetry is an insightful and thought-provoking collection that engages critically with the ever-evolving realm of Indian English poetry.

4 mins

A Neglected Chapter in Indian Feminism

Narir Mulya by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was originally published in Bengali on 18 March 1924 by M.C. Sarkar and Sons.

3 mins

Man City Beat Bournemouth in Fitting Farewell for De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne's farewell to the Etihad ended in the best way possible with victory over Bournemouth to move within touching distance of Champions League qualification.

1 min

Khelo India Beach Games: A blessing for Nagaland's sepak takraw girls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his video message during the inauguration of the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG), spoke about the transformative power of sports.

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Jr Shooting WC: Kanak Beats Double Olympian To Nail India's First Gold

Kanak, yet another upcoming talent from Haryana, won India their first gold of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, shooting 239.0 in the 24-shot eight-women 10m air pistol final, to upstage Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and reigning European Champion by a margin of 1.7 points. Taiwan's Chen Yen-Ching won bronze.

1 min

World Championships Medallist Boxer Simranjit Kaur Turns Pro

World Championships bronze medallist Simranjeet Kaur Bath is ready to make her mark on the professional stage.

1 min

Novak Djokovic could not get more out of partnership with Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic said he \"couldn't get more\" out of his partnership with Andy Murray but is in no rush to find a new coach.

2 mins

Malaysia Masters: Prannoy, Srikanth Enter Second Round, Sindhu Bows Out

Star duo bring cheer to Indian camp after double Olympic medalist crashes out of women's singles competition

3 mins

Suryavanshi Praised by Batting Coach Rathour

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to shine in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, drawing high praise from Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting coach Vikram Rathour for his composed and impactful performances under pressure.

1 min

Mumbai Outplay Below Par Delhi to Storm into IPL Playoffs

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians reached the IPL 2025 playoffs in style with a 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening.

2 mins

Probably fitting that we're at the bottom: Fleming on CSK's dismal season

For five-time IPL title holders Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the 2025 season has been a harsh reality check on multiple counts.

3 mins

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