The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will begin on October 28, 2025, in 12 states and Union Territories, including West Bengal. The move is part of the Commission’s plan to update and verify voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. Focus on West Bengal […]
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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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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Fourteen children in Madhya Pradesh have lost their eyesight after playing with homemade “carbide guns” during Diwali celebrations. The incidents occurred over the festive weekend across several districts, with Vidisha emerging as the worst affected. According to hospital authorities, more than 120 children were admitted across the state with severe eye injuries caused by the
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The opposition alliance in Bihar on Thursday officially announced Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly elections. The declaration was made during a joint press conference in Patna attended by senior leaders of the alliance. The “Mahagathbandhan” or Grand Alliance—comprising the RJD, Congress, and several regional
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