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The Statesman
CM writes to PM opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly objecting to the Union government's recent decision to appoint an interlocutor for issues related to the Gorkhas in the Darjeeling hills.
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November 18, 2025
The Statesman
CM Mamata hails telemedicine breaching 7-crore mark in state
West Bengal has recorded another major milestone in public healthcare, with its telemedicine network crossing the milestone of seven crore consultations, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman
Bangladesh on boil again after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's death sentence by Dhaka Tribunal
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was awarded death sentence in absentia by the country's International Crime Tribunal (ICT) for \"crimes against humanity\" over a crackdown on students' uprising in 2024.
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November 18, 2025
The Statesman
3,000 cops deployed in Coimbatore for PM's 19 Nov visit:
A massive security arrangement involving 3,000 police personnel has been put in place in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on 19 November for the inauguration of the South India Natural Farming Summit at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex.
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November 18, 2025
The Statesman
Tamil Nadu politics on edge as Vijay decides his alliance path
While triangular love stories continue to be hot picks in Kollywood with most of them becoming box office hits in the Tamil film industry, a political love triangle remains an intensely debated one in the political discourse of the Dravidian heartland and the dramatis personae are the principal opposition AIADMK and the Congress with actor Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) being wooed by the two.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Japan must explore soft power options
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks to have made a good diplomatic debut, considering that she just took office.
4 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Two worlds collide at MBSV
What happens when two iconic worlds collide? What unfolds when a clever bookworm meets a humble dreamer and they face the same tests of heart and mind? Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar recently answered these questions with its cultural programme, The Mind Factory.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Fadnavis reappoints Uddhav as chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Committee
The Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution (GR) reappointing Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Committee, with his son Aaditya Thackeray and Subhash Desai appointed as members of the committee.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
A reckoning too long in coming
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's surprise announcement on Saturday about Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa's impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) buoyed hopes that justice would finally be served for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during former President Duterte's vicious war on drugs.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
India's trade deficit $41.7 billion; goldimports up 200 per cent
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to$41.68 billion in October from $32.15 billion in September, the commerce ministry said.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman
IPL 2026: Sangakkara returns as Rajasthan Royals head coach
After a lacklustre ninth-place finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Rajasthan Royals pressed the reset button by turning to Kumar Sangakkara to revive their fortunes, with the former Sri Lanka skipper set to perform the dual role of head coach and director of cricket in the next season, with Vikram Rathour, batting coach last season, promoted to lead assistant coach.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Young minds drive innovation at Velocity 2025
Imagine a pair of Al-powered spectacles that is designed specifically to guide the visually impaired, or a simple locket with SOS and tracking features empowering personal security in today's world.
3 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
AFC Women's Champions League: East Bengal trump Bam Khatoon in group opener
East Bengal FC saw off Bam Khatoon FC 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 Group B opener on Monday.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
PM Modi congratulates Asian Archery c’ships medallists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s medal winners fromthe 2025 Asian Archery Championships for their exceptional performances, which resulted in the country’s best-ever haul of 10 medals.
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November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Preventable
The tragic explosion at a police station in Srinagar, which claimed nine lives and left dozens injured, is a sobering reminder of a persistent and largely unaddressed vulnerability within India's internal security apparatus: the handling and storage of seized explosives.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman
Nitish resigns, set to take oath as Bihar CM for tenth time on 20 Nov
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title before his home fans
The final installment of the “Sincaraz” rivalry for 2025 went to Jannik Sinner.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
ECI initiates SR of voter lists in Assam ahead of 2026 Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday mandated a'Special Revision' (SR) of the electoral rolls in Assam, commencing November 18, 2025.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Bengal tightens security along Bangladesh border after Hasina verdict
Security along the India-Bangladesh border in North and South 24-Parganas has been intensified following the historic verdict delivered by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, which on Monday, sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Defence top brass reviews preparedness in central sector
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh undertook a three-day comprehensive visit to forward locations in the Central Sector, which concluded today.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
RSS chief to visit Bengal after extensive campaign in state, Sikkim
With the series of Pramukh Nagarik Sammelan (PNS) nearing completion in West Bengal and Sikkim, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat is likely to visit a few places in West Bengal, particularly Kolkata, next month, RSS sources said on Monday.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
NIA's Delhi blast probe expands to Bengal after questioning of Nadia man
The investigation into the Delhi blast case has expanded to West Bengal, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) interrogating a suspect currently held in a Kolkata jail.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Rajasthan govt grants ₹ 2,600 crore relief package for flood-rain affected farmers
The Rajasthan government has released a Rs 2,600 crore relief package for 43.39 lakh farmers who suffered damage - losses in natural calamities like unseasonal rains or floods or heavy downpour in some parts of the state.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
TN leaders express grief over Medina tragedy
CM MK Stalin and leaders of various political parties on Monday expressed shock and grief over the horrific bus accident in Medina which claimed the lives of 45 Indian nationals, mostly from Telangana.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
India's design revolution starts on campus
-SANJEEV VIDYARTHI
3 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
Uddhav Sena helps Eknath Shinde party to bag Chakan Mayor’s post unopposed
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena backed the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the local body election for the post of the mayor of the Chakan municipal council on Monday, 17 November, which happens to be the 13th death anniversary of the original undivided Shiv Sena's founder, the late Balasaheb Thackeray, who passed away in 2012.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman
Sabarimala gold loot: SIT conducts scientific tests at shrine
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged gold heist at the Sabarimala temple on Monday removed several gold-clad plates from outside the sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) and collected samples for scientific examination
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
EPFO expands PF services to formal and gig workers
Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya commended Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for its continuous progress in strengthening India's social security architecture and emphasised the organisation's pivotal role in ensuring financial dignity for the workforce.
1 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman
45 Indian pilgrims killed in Madinah bus inferno
In a tragic incident, 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died after their bus collided with an oil tanker and caught fire near Madinah at around 1:30 am and only one person survived with critical injuries.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Statesman Kolkata
BJP gears up for Bengal, but it won't be a cakewalk
Surpassing expectations in Bihar elections, the BJP is shifting focus to West Bengal with a recalibrated strategy boosted by organisational strength and a targeted campaign against the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) on law and order, women's safety, and migration issues.
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