The first spell of post-monsoon rain is expected to sweep across West Bengal from Friday as a low-pressure area, now active over the southwest Bay of Bengal adjoining the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh coast, begins to draw moisture towards the eastern parts of the country. The system, which formed earlier this week, is likely to move […]
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said he had joined hands with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) “because of circumstances,” but realised soon after that the alliance was not effective. Speaking at his first election rally in the Minapur constituency, Kumar said, “I had to tie up with them because of circumstances, but it did
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to raise the spectrum usage fee for satellite internet providers to 5% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR), up from the 4% earlier recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), according to a report by The Economic Times. If approved by the Cabinet, the proposal will
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India is witnessing one of its biggest spending waves in years, with festive and wedding season sales projected to surpass ₹7 trillion in 2025, buoyed by recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reductions, according to government data. Officials said the timing of the GST cuts — just ahead of the festive and wedding season —
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The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) made a remarkable impression at the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from October 15 to 17. Showcasing India’s technological excellence, CLW’s display drew tremendous attention from leading nations around the world. The locomotives WAG-9HC, WAP-5 Push-Pull Aerodynamic, and WAG-9HC Twin Electric Engine became the
The Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday announced major relaxations in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) withdrawal rules, making it easier for employees to access their savings in times of need. Speaking to ANI, Mandaviya said the new measures aim to simplify the EPF withdrawal process and strengthen the social
If you are planning to take a loan, it’s crucial to stay alert to the rising number of fraud and scam cases across the world. Fraudsters often target borrowers with fake offers and false promises, so understanding how these scams work is the first step to protecting yourself. A scam may be carried out by
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Shrayan Sen Even as some media outlets reported about a potential cyclonic formation over the Bay of Bengal, it is to be clarified that while a system might indeed develop over the sea in the coming days, it is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu coasts. As of now, there is
Bay May spring up a system but No cyclone threat to bengal Read More »
In a bid to widen the social security net, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced the ‘Employees’ Enrolment Scheme, 2025’ (EES 2025), allowing employers to voluntarily declare and enrol eligible workers who were previously left out of the provident fund system. The scheme, unveiled on Monday, aims to bring both existing and new
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India’s net direct tax collections for FY 2025-26 rose 6.33 per cent year-on-year to ₹11.89 trillion as of October 12, driven largely by higher contributions from non-corporate taxpayers, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Net corporate tax collections grew 2.06 per cent to ₹5.02 trillion, while non-corporate tax collections
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