The revival of the Kolkata–China flight route has sparked fresh optimism at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, as authorities and airlines gear up to restore more international services that were suspended over the past few years. China Flights Resume After Five Years The recent resumption of direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou by IndiGo […]
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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Mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Group will invest an additional ₹1 trillion in Odisha, generating over 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced on Thursday. The announcement came after Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar to present the company’s latest investment plan. Vedanta has already
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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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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
Solar and wind power together outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025, marking the first time in history that renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. Global electricity demand rose 2.6 per cent in the first six months of 2025,
Jewellery major Senco Gold Ltd expects a strong surge in festive and wedding season sales during the second half of FY26, reaffirming its guidance of 18–20 per cent topline growth for the year, despite a nearly 15 per cent rise in gold prices. The company said it has built up a healthy inventory featuring a
Shrayan Sen In the North Bengal hills, food is not about luxury — it is about warmth. Most homestays here serve what they eat themselves: simple, nourishing meals that tell the story of the land. The mornings often begin with a cup of steaming tea grown in the nearby gardens, its fragrance blending with mist
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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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Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) continued to lose users in August 2025, with over 300,000 subscribers exiting its network, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In contrast, private sector rivals Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel extended their market lead, adding 194,900 and 496,000 wireless users,
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