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Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?
Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?

MAGA,” standing for “Make America Great Again,” is one of the new words Merriam-Webster added this October. And it seems that the MAGA star, President-elect Donald Trump, wants American territorial expansion to proceed towards “greatness.”

Gender Apartheid
Gender Apartheid

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai’s call to criminalise gender apartheid under international law resonates with urgency and moral clarity. As an enduring symbol of resilience, her advocacy carries immense weight.

America and jobs

The latest US jobs data shows that as 2024 drew to a close, the labour market displayed remarkable reilience, defying expectations with robust job gains and a drop in the unemployment rate.

America and jobs
Burnish the shine

India is often celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and vibrant diversity. Today, however, it commands attention on another front: its burgeoning prowess in the services sector, particularly software services.

Burnish the shine
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India
Latest from Bengal
Sukanta sounds 2026 poll bugle from Gangasagar

BJP state president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar virtually sounded the bugle for the 2026 Assembly elections at Gangasagar on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day, where he took the dip.

Sukanta sounds 2026 poll bugle from Gangasagar
Statesman Special
Detective Tarinichoron: The newest addition to the plethora of Bengali detectives
Detective Tarinichoron: The newest addition to the plethora of Bengali detectives

Bengalis have been stereotyped as cerebral and inclined towards detection; this same pedigree brings on another sleuth, Detective Tarinichoron Ray. Kaushik Majumdar, after creating “the masonic series”, has brought out a focused Tarini short story collection. The book “Detective Tarinichoron” was published by Book Farm in November of 2024.

‘It is Congress vs AAP’

Supriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.

‘It is Congress vs AAP’
World
Yemen’s Houthis fire missile at Israel

Yemen's Houthi forces fired a missile at Israel early on Tuesday, triggering sirens in wide areas, including Tel Aviv and some Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to an Israeli military statement.

Yemen’s Houthis fire missile at Israel
Business
Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari
Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday laid emphasis on the importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonization in different sectors, and further said that as part of government's efforts in this direction, the target of blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol will likely be achieved in the coming two months.

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Sports
There is no need for a farewell: Ashwin
There is no need for a farewell: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin’s abrupt mid-series retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy not only fuelled speculation about tensions in the dressing room, but also left fans across the globe questioning if the legendary off-spinner deserved a farewell Test.

Pant makes himself available for Ranji Trophy
Pant makes himself available for Ranji Trophy

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability to feature in Delhi’s next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot, even as the Delhi and District Cricket Association awaits a word from former India skipper Virat Kohli.

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There is no need for a farewell: Ashwin
There is no need for a farewell: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin’s abrupt mid-series retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy not only fuelled speculation about tensions in the dressing room, but also left fans across the globe questioning if the legendary off-spinner deserved a farewell Test.

Yogi orders war-footing preparations for Mauni Amavasya

He instructed officials to coordinate with the railways to ensure timely operation of special Mahakumbh trains, emphasizing the need for continuous operation of both regular and special trains, with increased frequency to accommodate the large number of devotees.