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PM Modi Congratulates Donald Trump on Gaza Peace Efforts, Discusses Bilateral Ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with US President Donald Trump to congratulate him on the successful first phase of efforts to establish peace in the Gaza region. According to official sources, the two leaders also discussed ongoing India–US trade talks and reviewed the progress made in recent months. Modi expressed hope that both […]

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SBI Mutual Fund Launches Magnum SIF, India’s New Specialised Investment Fund

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SBI Mutual Fund has launched Magnum SIF, its Specialised Investment Fund (SIF), on October 1, 2025, joining the new category of investment products introduced by SEBI earlier this year. The Specialised Investment Fund structure—rolled out by SEBI on April 1, 2025—is designed as a hybrid model that lies between traditional mutual funds and Portfolio Management

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Rivers Change Course: Tabakoshi Among Worst-Hit in Darjeeling Disaster

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The small hamlet of Tabakoshi near Mirik, has been among the worst-affected regions following the recent spell of torrential rain and landslides that hit the Darjeeling hills. Situated along the banks of the Rangbhang River, this quiet valley — known for its tea gardens and natural beauty — has suffered extensive damage. The river has

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“Complete all preparations by October 15”: Election Commission holds virtual meeting with district election officers

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Kolkata: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with district election officers and district magistrates across West Bengal to review the status of election preparedness. The Commission instructed all districts to complete necessary preparations, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, by October 15. The meeting was attended by most district

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Government to Launch ₹7,350 Crore Scheme to Boost Rare-Earth Magnet Production

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The Indian government is in the final stages of introducing a ₹7,350 crore scheme aimed at promoting domestic production of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) and reducing import dependence, according to information accessed by Business Standard. The initiative comes in the wake of China’s export restrictions on REPMs in April, which disrupted supplies for

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Rethinking tourism in north bengal hills: from chaos to calm

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Shrayan Sen The North Bengal hills — once peaceful retreats wrapped in silence and mist — are now facing the burden of mass tourism. The same slopes that once echoed with birdsong now reverberate with car horns, loud music, and weekend revelry. In places like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, or even the smaller Lepcha villages, the serenity

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Monsoon to exit soon as Bengal Enters a weather Transition Phase

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A distinct transitional phase in weather conditions is expected to begin across West Bengal from wednesday, marking the onset of the monsoon withdrawal process. Meteorologists describe this period as a climatic tug-of-war between retreating monsoon winds and advancing northwesterly dry winds — a phase that can jokingly be referred to as the “Withdrawal Symptom.” The

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Railways to Allow Passengers to Change Travel Dates Without Paying Cancellation Fees

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In a significant step to make train travel more flexible, the Indian Railways has announced that passengers will soon be able to change the travel date of their confirmed tickets without paying any cancellation charge. The new facility, expected to roll out from January, was confirmed by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. At present, passengers

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