The Statesman
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.
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India and Vietnam signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) spanning digital payments, healthcare, tourism, education, culture, technology and rare earth cooperation. The agreements are aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding collaboration across strategic sectors between the two countries.
#IndiaVietnam #Vietnam #India #MoU #DigitalPayments #Tourism #Technology #Healthcare #Culture #PMModi #BilateralTies #Diplomacy #TheStatesman
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Indian stars lit up the Met Gala 2026 red carpet, turning heads with looks that blended tradition and high fashion. From intricate craftsmanship to powerful cultural references, they didn’t just show up—they delivered.
#MetGala2026 #IndianAtMetGala #GlobalFashion #CulturalPride #RedCarpet #TheStatesman
1 day ago | [YT] | 6
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📸 | A serene full moon lights up the night sky over Lucknow on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, casting a calm and peaceful glow.
P.C- Sumit/ SNS
#BuddhaPurnima #FullMoon #Lucknow #UttarPradesh #Moonlight #Peaceful
5 days ago | [YT] | 19
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On Panchayati Raj Day, India’s village governance reflects a major shift—from paper-based records to digital, data-driven systems. With tools like SabhaSaar, eGramSwaraj and SVAMITVA, Panchayats are becoming more transparent, efficient and accessible at the grassroots level.
#PanchayatiRajDay #PanchayatiRaj #RuralIndia #DigitalIndia #TheStatesman
1 week ago | [YT] | 13
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In Pics | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed the national capital's all-around development.
#RekhaGupta #DelhiCM #NarendraModi #DelhiNews
[Delhi development, Rekha Gupta, Delhi Government, Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi]
1 month ago | [YT] | 42
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In Pics | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and discussed popularising India's diverse culture.
#NarendraModi #PMModi #IGNCA #IndianCulture #CulturalHeritage
[Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, INGCA, PM Modi, Indian Culture, Delhi News]
1 month ago | [YT] | 26
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In Pics | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta held meeting with gig workers on Thursday to discuss their welfare, social security, and working conditions, specifically to seek input for the upcoming state budget.
#RekhaGupta #DelhiCM #GigWorkers #GigEconomy #WorkerWelfare
[Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, gig workers, Delhi Budget Session, gig economy, Rekha Gupta meets gig workers]
1 month ago | [YT] | 22
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In Pics | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Nirmal Chhaya Complex and closely reviewed the initiatives being undertaken for the empowerment and welfare of women and children. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with women working at the Mahila Haat, Samarth Anganwadi, and Sankalp Hub.
#NirmalChhaya #WomenEmpowerment #ChildWelfare #MahilaHaat #RekhaGupta
[Rekha Gupta, Delhi Chief Minister, Nirmal Chhaya Complex, women empowerment initiatives, child welfare programs, Mahila Haat Delhi, Samarth Anganwadi]
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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In Pics | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended and extended warm greetings during the Gangaur Festival and Rajasthan Diwas celebration on Sunday.
#RajasthanDiwas #GangaurFestival #Rajasthan #Delhi #RekhaGupta
[Rajasthan Culture, Ganagaur Festival, Rajasthan Diwas, Delhi event, Rekha Gupta]
1 month ago | [YT] | 8
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In Pics | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the Odisha Parba in Delhi on Saturday. In a post on X, CM Gupta said Delhi represents a unique confluence of diverse cultures, where the heritage of every state is embraced with respect. She added that the event further strengthens the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat–Shrestha Bharat’.
#RekhaGupta #OdishaParba #DelhiEvents #EkBharatShresthaBharat #OdiaCulture
[Rekha Gupta, Odisha Parba Delhi, Odia community in Delhi, Delhi News]
1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 21
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