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The Statesman The Statesman is one of India's oldest English newspapers, founded in 1818. The Statesman is one of India's oldest English newspapers.

The Statesman has distinguished itself through objective coverage of events, its value as an honest purveyor of news emphasised at times of crisis such as the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the infamous internal Emergency of the mid-1970s. It is forthright in the expression of its views. Its pursuit of the truth has been relentless and often at considerable cost to itself, as when the government of Ind

ira Gandhi, in gross abuse of power, attempted to suppress its voice and when the government of Rajiv Gandhi interfered with the grant of statutory clearances to its modernisation plans unless the paper changed its editorial stance. The Statesman prevailed, as the truth must prevail, and remains a favourite of readers in Kolkata and other parts of India.

Devotees offer ‘Pushpanjali’ to Goddess Durga at the Arambagh Durga Puja pandal in Delhi. 📸. ~ UNI
29/09/2025

Devotees offer ‘Pushpanjali’ to Goddess Durga at the Arambagh Durga Puja pandal in Delhi.



📸. ~ UNI

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief and the country's Interior Minister, , who humiliated himself on the world stage whe...
29/09/2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief and the country's Interior Minister, , who humiliated himself on the world stage when he walked off with the trophy after India refused to accept it from his hands, is now claiming that India has disgraced the spirit of the game.

20 million lives every year are lost to cardiovascular diseases, yet up to 80% of premature deaths can be prevented. Thi...
29/09/2025

20 million lives every year are lost to cardiovascular diseases, yet up to 80% of premature deaths can be prevented. This World Heart Day, let’s not miss a beat. Small choices like eating healthier, moving more, quitting to***co, and regular check-ups can protect our hearts and our future. Together, we can build stronger, heart-smart communities.

The Kerala High Court on Monday, ordered a detailed investigation into the long-standing controversy surrounding the gol...
29/09/2025

The Kerala High Court on Monday, ordered a detailed investigation into the long-standing controversy surrounding the gold plating of the at Sabarimala temple, stressing the importance of thorough scrutiny and transparency.

29/09/2025

🎥 | On The Statesman Talk, IIC Director shares how India International Centre remains Delhi's cultural heartbeat!

From hosting icons like to promoting lesser-known art forms, Shrivastava talks about IIC's vibrant legacy and reveals a lineup of epic 2025 events.

Ananya Dasgupta | India International Centre |

Security forces scored a major win against Naxalites on Monday, recovering a large cache of explosives, Naxalite literat...
29/09/2025

Security forces scored a major win against Naxalites on Monday, recovering a large cache of explosives, Naxalite literature, and combat equipment from the dense Kodliar Michingpara forest in Abujhmad, officials said. The operation, carried out under Kohkameta police, brings Narayanpur closer to becoming a Naxal-free district.

OPINION- When Parliament enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA), it resolved years of d...
29/09/2025

OPINION- When Parliament enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA), it resolved years of debate by prohibiting all online games involving money, whether of skill or chance.

When Parliament enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA), it resolved years of debate by prohibiting all online games involving money, whether of skill or chance.

Chennai Police on Sunday received a call claiming a had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vet...
29/09/2025

Chennai Police on Sunday received a call claiming a had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor C Joseph Vijay. A bomb disposal squad was deployed, and thorough checks are underway, with heavy security seen outside the residence.

Pakistan captain accused India of disrespecting cricket by repeatedly refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players d...
29/09/2025

Pakistan captain accused India of disrespecting cricket by repeatedly refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players during the . After their five-wicket loss in the final, he said, “It’s very disappointing. They’re not disrespecting us, they’re disrespecting the game.”

OPINION- Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state, swiftly joined by France, Canada, Australia and other Western par...
29/09/2025

OPINION- Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state, swiftly joined by France, Canada, Australia and other Western partners, has turned a diplomatic ripple into a tide.

Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state, swiftly joined by France, Canada, Australia and other Western partners, has turned a diplomatic ripple into a tide.

OPINION- The violence that erupted in Leh last week is more than a sudden outburst of anger in a remote Himalayan desert...
29/09/2025

OPINION- The violence that erupted in Leh last week is more than a sudden outburst of anger in a remote Himalayan desert.

The violence that erupted in Leh last week is more than a sudden outburst of anger in a remote Himalayan desert.

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The Statesman is one of India’s oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata and Delhi editions. Printed on airmail paper, it is popular with readers outside India. The Statesman (average weekday circulation approximately 180,000) is a leading English newspaper in West Bengal. The Sunday Statesman has a circulation of 230,000.

The Statesman prevailed, as the truth must prevail, and remains a favourite of readers in Kolkata and other parts of India.

The Statesman passed another milestone on 18 June 1998. Readers in North Bengal, Lower Assam, Sikkim and some hills in the North-east are now serviced by an edition printed in Siliguri where The Statesman has its premises, staff and press. It is an affirmation of The Statesman’s commitment to Bengal, where it has had its home for over 100 years.

On 23 September 2002, The Statesman launched an edition from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa. This edition addresses the long-felt needs of readers in the coastal state, providing them authentic news and objective views. The Statesman is the first English newspaper to invest in plant and machinery in the state.