The Statesman

11/05/2026

Olympian Vinesh Phogat has finally broken her silence on the Wrestling Federation of India’s show-cause notice, strongly rejecting allegations of rule violations and claiming the federation has “misinterpreted” the timeline of her sabbatical and return to competition.



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11/05/2026

🎥 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP’s electoral performance in West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry and Gujarat, saying the results reflect people’s preference for political stability and development.



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11/05/2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari finalised the allocation of portfolios among five ministers after a meeting with MLAs. Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul and Nisith Pramanik are among the key leaders who have been assigned major departments in the new Bengal government.

Swipe to see the full portfolio breakdown.



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11/05/2026

Demolition drive underway against Waqf Board-run ‘Musafir Khana’ properties in Varanasi’s Dalmandi area, with heavy deployment of police, PAC, paramilitary forces and district administration at the site. Officials said the action has been ongoing for the past two days after prior notice was issued to occupants.

More than 300 personnel were deployed in the area during the demolition drive.

11/05/2026

A week after Congress-led UDF’s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, IUML Malappuram district general secretary P Abdul Hameed has expressed displeasure over the delay in deciding the next Chief Minister of Kerala. Hameed said that “people are expressing dissatisfaction everywhere we go, including at wedding ceremonies and funerals.”



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11/05/2026

🎥 | A mesmerising sight from Assam’s Brahmaputra — endangered river dolphins were seen gliding through the waters near Sadiya, showcasing the region’s rich biodiversity.

The sighting highlights ongoing efforts to protect Assam’s precious wildlife and preserve its ecological heritage for future generations.



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11/05/2026

Two women from the North-East were allegedly physically assaulted and molested by a few men in the Nehru Place area of the national capital. Delhi Police has registered First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the matter.

As per the FIR registered at Kalkaji Police Station, the incident took place at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, outside a club in Nehru Place.



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11/05/2026

🚨| West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal.



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11/05/2026

The Punjab Police have apprehended three youths near the high-security Pathankot Air Force Station after they allegedly attempted to pose as intelligence officials using a forged identity card. The arrests were made during a special night checking operation at a barricade near Naushera Nalbanda. According to the police, the suspects were traveling in an i-20 car when they were intercepted by a team led by ASI Sartaj Singh at approximately 11 pm.



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11/05/2026

The government has assured citizens that India remains energy secure despite ongoing global tensions and disruptions in supply chains. Officials said the country currently has 60 days of crude oil reserves, 60 days of natural gas and 45 days of LPG rolling stock.

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