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Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alert to lash North Bengal on friday

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts on 31 October, as the remnant of Cyclone Montha continues to affect eastern India. The weakened system is currently positioned near the East Uttar Pradesh–Bihar border and is moving north-eastwards toward Nepal, North Bengal and […]

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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica’s Darkest Night and the Fight to Rise Again

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Shrayan Sen Jamaica has long captured the world’s imagination — through the warmth of Harry Belafonte’s Jamaican Farewell, the rhythm of reggae, and the thrill of cricket icons like Chris Gayle. But now, that vibrant island stands scarred by a catastrophe unlike anything in living memory. Hurricane Melissa — an immensely powerful Category-5 storm —

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Widespread Rain Likely Across West Bengal Till November 1

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Rain is in forecast for entire West Bengal even though Cyclone Montha has significantly weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area lying over Chhattisgarh. It is expected to track north-northeastwards towards the Bihar–Nepal border. As it shifts, the system will continue drawing moisture from the Bay of Bengal, keeping West Bengal under its weather influence and

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Hasina Warns of Mass Boycott if Awami League Barred from Bangladesh Election

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that millions of voters may boycott the upcoming national election if her party, the Awami League, is not allowed to participate. She has insisted that the next government must hold credible democratic legitimacy, which she says cannot be achieved by denying voting rights to a vast number

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US Ends Automatic Renewal of Work Permits, Impact Likely on Indian Workforce

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In a major policy shift, the United States has decided to end the automatic extension of Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) for individuals applying to renew their work permits. The rule will take effect from October 30, 2025. Until now, many foreign workers were allowed to continue employment even if their EAD had expired, as long

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Delhi’s Artificial Rain Gamble: Science, Failure, and a Storm of Politics

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Shrayan Sen Delhi’s ambitious attempt to generate artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat worsening air pollution failed to yield measurable results. The ₹3.2-crore operation, conducted in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, aimed to trigger rainfall that could help wash out suspended pollutants from the city’s smog-laden atmosphere. The experiment took place on tuesday 28th October,

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Cyclone Montha Brings Rain Across West Bengal: Varying Impact in Different Regions

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As predicted, rainfall has already begun across West Bengal under the influence of Cyclone Montha. The showers started on October 28, intensifying by afternoon across several parts of South Bengal, bringing spells of moderate to heavy rain. The regional weather forecast suggests varied rainfall patterns over the next few days across different parts of the

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Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall Along Andhra Coast, One Dead in Konaseema

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Cyclonic Storm Montha began making landfall on Tuesday evening along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing with it heavy rain, powerful winds, and widespread disruption across several coastal districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process began around 7 p.m. as the cyclone crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada. The

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse Over US Drone Dispute in Istanbul

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The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended abruptly after a bitter dispute over US drone operations, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and raising fresh fears of regional instability. The Istanbul dialogue, facilitated by mediators from Qatar and Turkey, aimed to rebuild trust between Islamabad and Kabul following months of escalating

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Worker Dies in Factory Accident at Jamuria, Colleagues Protest Demanding Compensation

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Jamuria / Asansol: Tension erupted in the industrial belt of Jamuria in Asansol, West Burdwan district, after a worker died in an accident at a private factory in the Sheikhpur area. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday morning during work hours. The deceased worker has been identified as Keshab Bauri (36), a resident of Churulia

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