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RBI Simplifies Banking: No Nominee? You Can Still Open an Account or Locker from Nov 1

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new directions on banks’ nomination facilities for deposit accounts, fixed deposits (FDs), safe deposit lockers, and articles kept in safe custody. The new rules will come into effect from 1 November 2025, aligning with the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025. The guidelines aim to ensure smoother claim […]

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Delhi’s Artificial Rain Gamble: Science, Failure, and a Storm of Politics

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Shrayan Sen Delhi’s ambitious attempt to generate artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat worsening air pollution failed to yield measurable results. The ₹3.2-crore operation, conducted in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, aimed to trigger rainfall that could help wash out suspended pollutants from the city’s smog-laden atmosphere. The experiment took place on tuesday 28th October,

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Cyclone Montha Brings Rain Across West Bengal: Varying Impact in Different Regions

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As predicted, rainfall has already begun across West Bengal under the influence of Cyclone Montha. The showers started on October 28, intensifying by afternoon across several parts of South Bengal, bringing spells of moderate to heavy rain. The regional weather forecast suggests varied rainfall patterns over the next few days across different parts of the

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Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall Along Andhra Coast, One Dead in Konaseema

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Cyclonic Storm Montha began making landfall on Tuesday evening along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing with it heavy rain, powerful winds, and widespread disruption across several coastal districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process began around 7 p.m. as the cyclone crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada. The

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse Over US Drone Dispute in Istanbul

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The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended abruptly after a bitter dispute over US drone operations, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and raising fresh fears of regional instability. The Istanbul dialogue, facilitated by mediators from Qatar and Turkey, aimed to rebuild trust between Islamabad and Kabul following months of escalating

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Worker Dies in Factory Accident at Jamuria, Colleagues Protest Demanding Compensation

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Jamuria / Asansol: Tension erupted in the industrial belt of Jamuria in Asansol, West Burdwan district, after a worker died in an accident at a private factory in the Sheikhpur area. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday morning during work hours. The deceased worker has been identified as Keshab Bauri (36), a resident of Churulia

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Rain phase to begin in west bengal soon as cyclone montha approaches andhra coast

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Shrayan Sen Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall this evening along the northern Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada, packing winds of 90 to 100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. The system will cross the coast as a severe cyclonic storm and then weaken gradually as it moves inland — but its cloud bands

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Kolkata Airport Looks to Expand International Flight Operations After China Route Resumes

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The revival of the Kolkata–China flight route has sparked fresh optimism at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, as authorities and airlines gear up to restore more international services that were suspended over the past few years. China Flights Resume After Five Years The recent resumption of direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou by IndiGo

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US Navy Loses Fighter Jet and Helicopter in South China Sea Within 30 Minutes

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In a rare double mishap, the United States Navy lost both a fighter jet and a helicopter within a span of 30 minutes while operating over the South China Sea. The incidents occurred during routine operations from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. Sequence of Events According to official reports, the first incident involved an MH-60R

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EC announces Special Revision of Voter List in West Bengal and 11 other states and Uts from October 28

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will begin on October 28, 2025, in 12 states and Union Territories, including West Bengal. The move is part of the Commission’s plan to update and verify voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. Focus on West Bengal

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