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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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India’s US Crude Oil Imports Surge to 540,000 bpd, Highest Since 2022

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India’s crude oil imports from the United States (US) surged to 540,000 barrels per day (bpd) in October — the highest level since 2022 — according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler as of October 27. US export data suggests that October may close at around 575,000 bpd, while November imports are projected between

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Cyclone Montha Set to Hit Andhra Pradesh Coast on October 28: State Launches Massive Preparedness Drive

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A new cyclonic system has formed over the central Bay of Bengal, officially named Cyclone Montha, and is rapidly intensifying. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm is expected to strengthen further into a severe cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours and move northwestward toward the Andhra Pradesh coast. As per IMD

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India-China Direct Flights Resume After Five Years: Kolkata–Guangzhou Route Takes Off Again

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After a gap of nearly five years, direct commercial air connectivity between India and China has been restored, with the resumption of flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou. The first IndiGo flight departed from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Sunday night at 10 p.m., carrying 176 passengers aboard an Airbus A320 Neo aircraft. This

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West Bengal Among States as Election Commission readies to announce SIR on Monday

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on Monday. The announcement is expected at a press conference scheduled for 4 p.m. at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. According to sources, this will mark the beginning of the nationwide SIR process, likely covering around 10

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Cyclone Montha to Hit Andhra Coast on October 28; Heavy Rain Expected in West Bengal Too

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A deep depression over the central Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a cyclonic storm named Montha — a name contributed by Thailand. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Montha is likely to make landfall near Kakinada, within a stretch of about 100 km north and south, on October 28. At the

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Three Out of Four Households in Delhi Feeling Impact of Toxic Air After Diwali, survey finds

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Air pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas have reached alarming proportions after Diwali, despite the Supreme Court’s ban on firecrackers being widely flouted. The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital has touched the “severe” category, and residents are beginning to feel the effects directly. According to an online survey conducted by

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Widespread Rain to Drench Bengal Next Week, Jagatdhatri Puja May See Wet Celebrations

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Shrayan Sen Rain is set to return to West Bengal from Tuesday, with widespread showers expected across the state for the next four to five days. Both North and South Bengal are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during this period, according to weather indications. The most intense spell is expected between Wednesday, October

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