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.
06/08/2025
OPINION
The reaffirmation by that it will not disarm until a fully sovereign Palestinian state is established is not simply a rejection of Israeli demands ~ it is a signal that the conflict’s end remains hostage to incompatible political visions.
The reaffirmation by Hamas that it will not disarm until a fully sovereign Palestinian state is established is not simply a rejection of Israeli demands ~ it is a signal that the conflict’s end remains hostage to incompatible political visions.
06/08/2025
In a swift and large-scale mobilisation, the Uttarakhand Police has deployed over 300 personnel – including senior officers and specialised units – to spearhead relief and rescue operations in the disaster-hit Dharali region of Uttarkashi district.
Following the sudden cloudburst that triggered massive mudslides and landslides in , Uttarakhand, the Union government has put agencies, including the , on high alert, official sources said.
Following the sudden cloudburst that triggered massive mudslides and landslides in Harshil, Uttarakhand, the Union government has put agencies, including the Indian Air Force (IAF), on high alert, official sources said.
06/08/2025
On Tuesday, India reaffirmed its firm stance on the South China Sea, emphasizing its support for freedom of navigation, overflight, and lawful commerce in the region. Describing the area as part of the "global commons," India underscored that its position is grounded in international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
05/08/2025
The Bangladesh interim government on Tuesday formally unveiled the " ", an official declaration of the July Mass Uprising of 2024 in .
Chief Adviser has announced the declaration, which outlines 26 points of political, constitutional and governance issues in line with the spirit of the student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister .
05/08/2025
Aadhaar authentication under the PAHAL scheme has curbed LPG subsidy misuse. Over 4.08 crore fake, duplicate, or inactive connections have been deactivated, said Union Minister Hardeep Puri. With 92% Aadhaar seeding among LPG users, the govt aims for targeted, leak-proof delivery of benefits.
05/08/2025
India bags 1 gold, 1 bronze, and 2 honourable mentions at the 22nd International Linguistics Olympiad in Taiwan. All four team members brought home individual honours—marking a first in India’s IOL history. A proud moment for the nation!
05/08/2025
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said his party as well as the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will contest the forthcoming Maharashtra local body and municipal elections together.
Emphasising the need to swiftly adapt to disruptive technologies, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for rethinking legacy structures and prioritising synergy across the three services...
Emphasising the need to swiftly adapt to disruptive technologies, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for rethinking legacy structures and prioritising synergy across the three services to tackle challenges posed by the constantly evolving nature of warfare.
05/08/2025
Businessman on Tuesday appeared before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with a case related to an alleged bank loan fraud, sources said.
Uttarkashi cloudburst: , in coordination with other agencies, rescued 37 villagers (22 men, 11 women & 4 children) during the Dharali flash floods and safely evacuated them to ITBP BOP Kopang. First aid provided: ITBP
05/08/2025
Rajya Sabha passes a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur amid loud Opposition protests over electoral roll revision in Bihar. Minister Nityanand Rai cited an “administrative vacuum” and clarified the conflict in Manipur isn’t communal.
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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.
The Statesman is a founding member of Asia News Network, a grouping of 15 Asian newspapers that have joined hands to for coverage of Asian events through Asian eyes. The Job & Commercial Printing department of The Statesman takes up high quality sheet and web offset printing jobs on behalf of various clients, and including newspapers. Newspapers such as The Hindustan Times, Asian Age, Ananda Bazar Patrika, Prabhat Khabar, Bartaman, Aajkaal and Today have been printed in the past from our presses in Kolkata, Siliguri and New Delhi.
A 100 per cent subsidiary of the company, Nachiketa Publications Limited, is engaged in the publication of books and has brought out several successful titles. The Statesman is committed to the cause of the environment and supports the use of recycled newsprint.
