The number of school dropouts, which had been steadily rising during the COVID period, has started to decline over the past two years. Across India, including West Bengal, the dropout rate has dropped by nearly half in this period, according to a recent report by the Central Government. A recent survey conducted by the National […]
Just when the city of Kolkata was basking in the joy of a less-rain Durga Puja, the Bay of Bengal is preparing a surprise for the final day of celebrations. A fresh depression has formed over the east-central Bay and is likely to intensify into a deep depression in the next 24 hours, setting the
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce the outcome of its October Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed. The announcement will be broadcast live on the RBI’s official YouTube channel, X (formerly Twitter) handle, and website. A press conference will follow at 12:00 noon, offering deeper
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recommended disciplinary and legal action against 10 senior IAS and IPS officers in connection with the alleged ₹570-crore Chhattisgarh coal levy scam, citing violations under the Prevention of Corruption Act. According to official sources, the recommendation has been sent to Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW)
In a dramatic policy move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States — a first-of-its-kind measure that could severely impact the thriving business of Indian cinema in North America. Posting late on Truth Social, Trump accused foreign countries of undermining America’s film industry, vowing to
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Banks in several parts of the country will remain closed on all seven days of the upcoming week (September 29 to October 5) due to religious festivals, national holidays, and weekend closures. The week coincides with Navratri, Durga Puja, Gandhi Jayanti, and Vijaya Dashami celebrations. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar,
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Chittaranjan, West Bengal: The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has achieved an unprecedented milestone — a record never before touched since its establishment. The factory has produced 400 electric locomotives in just 148 working days. The 400th locomotive of the current financial year 2025–26 was officially flagged off on September 25. Out of these 400 locomotives,
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Shrayan Sen On the morning of 23rd September, Kolkata woke up to a city under water. Neighbourhoods across the metropolis were submerged, arterial roads were impassable, and by evening, the toll of rain-related deaths had risen. For many residents, the nightlong downpour felt like a cloudburst had struck the city. The comparison may be loose,
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From October 1, 2025, US President Donald Trump will enforce a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports. The policy, he stated, will not apply to companies actively setting up drug manufacturing plants within the US. India, which exports nearly a third of its $27.9 billion pharma output to America, could feel the brunt
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New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal will hold a roadshow in the national capital on Friday to create a platform for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to exchange ideas, explore investment opportunities, and discuss collaborative strategies to boost coal gasification projects. The initiative comes as India has set a target of achieving 100 million tonnes
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