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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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
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
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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Starting November 1, 2025, bank depositors will be allowed to nominate up to four persons for their bank accounts, according to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025. The new rules also allow depositors to specify the share of each nominee, ensuring that the total allocation adds up to 100 per cent. Additionally, the law introduces
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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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
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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In a significant political statement ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav announced that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) government, if elected, will have more than one Deputy Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader said, “You will see more Deputy Chief Ministers. In a few days, you will
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday released a draft circular proposing to allow banks to provide loans to Indian companies for acquiring full or controlling stakes in both domestic and overseas firms as part of strategic, long-term investments rather than short-term financial restructuring. Under the draft guidelines, only listed companies with a satisfactory
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