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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.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that seven new electronic...
27/10/2025

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that seven new electronic component manufacturing plants are being set up under the Make in India initiative to boost domestic production of key electronic parts. The Minister said that these projects will significantly reduce India’s dependence on imports for electronics manufacturing and strengthen the local supply chain.

The event, being held at the Exhibition Centre, will convene top CEOs, investors, policymakers, and international part...
27/10/2025

The event, being held at the Exhibition Centre, will convene top CEOs, investors, policymakers, and international partners to deliberate on the future of the .

The event, being held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, will convene top CEOs, investors, policymakers, and international partners to deliberate on the future of the global maritime ecosystem.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar explained that a separate order for the SIR in Assam would be issued lat...
27/10/2025

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar explained that a separate order for the SIR in Assam would be issued later.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar explained that a separate order for the SIR in Assam would be issued later

In a significant breakthrough in the acid attack case near Delhi’s Laxmi Bai College, police have arrested Akil Khan, th...
27/10/2025

In a significant breakthrough in the acid attack case near Delhi’s Laxmi Bai College, police have arrested Akil Khan, the father of the 20-year-old victim, who had been on the run. The arrest, confirmed late Monday evening by senior officials at Bharat Nagar police station, marks a crucial turn in a case fraught with conflicting accounts, alleged family disputes, and claims of harassment and revenge.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will address his first political rally in poll-bound Bihar along with RJD le...
27/10/2025

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will address his first political rally in poll-bound Bihar along with RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Minister face Tejashwi Yadav on October 29. The duo will hold a joint rally in Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga.

Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar CM on Monday moved an application requesting the court not ...
27/10/2025

Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar CM on Monday moved an application requesting the court not to conduct a trial on a day-to-day basis in the corruption case. They also sought 4 weeks for preparation for cross-examining the prosecution witnesses.

“Effective policing is as important as economic incentives in promoting investment and growth,” the said while address...
27/10/2025

“Effective policing is as important as economic incentives in promoting investment and growth,” the said while addressing Probationers of Indian Police Service 77 RR (2024 batch) at .

"Effective policing is as important as economic incentives in promoting investment and growth,'' the President said while addressing Probationers of Indian Police Service 77 RR (2024 batch) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Highlighting India’s intention to host the 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation, Exter...
27/10/2025

Highlighting India’s intention to host the 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation. Delivering India’s national statement at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Jaishankar said that India fully supports the activities and future directions of the EAS. He also noted that India recently hosted the EAS Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Energy Efficiency Policies and a Conclave of Higher Educational Institutions.

PM Modi tweets, "On , we honour the unwavering bravery and dedication of the Infantry. Their commitment to safeguarding...
27/10/2025

PM Modi tweets, "On , we honour the unwavering bravery and dedication of the Infantry. Their commitment to safeguarding our nation stands as a beacon of strength and sacrifice. Each soldier embodies the highest ideals of valour and service, inspiring every Indian."

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday dismissed as imaginary all conjectures about a disagreement between ...
27/10/2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday dismissed as imaginary all conjectures about a disagreement between the ECI and the West Bengal government over the issue of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.Briefing mediapersons on the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) schedule for conducting SIR in 12 States and Union Territories, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said, “There is no friction over the SIR in West Bengal.”

A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta said, “We are not convinced that the impugned order requires an...
27/10/2025

A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta said, “We are not convinced that the impugned order requires any interference. The SLP is dismissed.”

A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta said, “We are not convinced that the impugned order requires any interference. The SLP is dismissed.”

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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.