Shrayan Sen A fresh weather system forming over the Bay of Bengal has become the main focus for meteorologists, as it carries the potential to influence conditions over West Bengal in the coming days. While the system is still in its early stage, it may intensify further, and under its impact Bengal could witness light […]
A high-level multi-agency meeting was held in Siliguri on Saturday to strengthen the security framework of the crucial Siliguri Corridor, widely known as the “Chicken’s Neck”. The stretch is one of India’s most strategically important zones, serving as the narrow land link between the Northeast and the rest of the country. Senior officials from the
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At the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a six-point global agenda aimed at addressing some of the world’s most persistent challenges. Rooted in India’s civilisational philosophy of shared growth and collective welfare, the proposals focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building, sustainable development and global security. Key Initiatives AnnouncedModi outlined six
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In a major push for the insurance industry, the Centre is set to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the sector to 100%, up from the current 74%. The session will run from December 1 to December 19, with 15 working days.
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State-run Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rainbow Children’s Foundation to strengthen support for Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) treatment for children from economically weaker sections. The MoU was signed in the presence of G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines. CIL Chairman Sanoj Jha, Director (HR) Dr.
Asansol: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched a massive, coordinated raid across West Bengal and Jharkhand in connection with illegal coal mining, smuggling and money laundering linked to the syndicates operating in these regions. The operation, which began early in the morning, created panic among coal mafia networks and associated traders. Raids were conducted
Shrayan Sen The strong tremors that shook Kolkata on friday were brief but revealing. Triggered by a magnitude 5.7 magnitude (though USGS reported it as 5.5 magnitude one) earthquake centred near Narsingdi in Bangladesh, the event reminded the city that seismic risk is not limited to the Himalayan belt. Kolkata reported no casualties or structural
In a meeting that surprised many across political lines, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, marking an unexpected moment of cordial exchange between two leaders who have long been at ideological odds. The 34-year-old Mamdani, who takes office on January 1, will be
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has handed over the crucial Home Ministry to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking one of the most significant administrative shifts in Bihar in recent years. The decision comes immediately after Kumar assumed office for a record tenth term, despite his party’s strong electoral performance. A Portfolio Nitish Held for Nearly
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The Centre on Friday implemented four new labour codes, marking the most significant reform of India’s labour laws in decades. The government says the overhaul aims to simplify compliance, ensure timely wage payments, and strengthen worker protection across sectors. The IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) industry — one of India’s largest employment generators — will
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