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Banks to Remain Closed on All Seven Days Next Week in Parts of India

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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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Vagaries of Weather! Why the September 23 Kolkata Deluge Could Not Be Predicted?

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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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Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Pharma, India Faces Possible Setback

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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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Demand for Full Statehood for Ladakh Sparks Violent Protest in Leh, four killed

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A demand has been raised to grant Ladakh recognition as a full-fledged state and to bring it under the ambit of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. On Wednesday, protests began in Leh in support of this demand, which soon turned violent. Quoting a local administration official, news agency PTI reported that four people have

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Cabinet Approves ₹1,866 Crore Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees

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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth ₹1,866 crore for railway employees, benefiting nearly 10.91 lakh workers in recognition of their performance during the year. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the bonus, equivalent to 78 days of wages, will be distributed among 10,91,146 eligible employees ahead of the festive season.

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even after 24 hours of literally no rain, kolkata struggling to return to normalcy

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Kolkata is struggling to return to normalcy even after 24 hours of literally no rain. The heavy downpour on monday night, which officials described as the heaviest in nearly four decades, triggered severe waterlogging, widespread power cuts, and large-scale disruption of daily life. At least ten people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, eight of

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Rain in Durga Puja photo by Rajib Basu

Kolkata in Crisis! The City Submerged in record breaking rain, four dies of electrocution

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After a night of relentless rain, Kolkata, Salt Lake, and adjoining areas are waterlogged, resembling a flood-hit zone. Four people have died due to electrocution. Water has entered the ground floors of many houses. Low-lying areas of the city and suburbs are completely inundated. Train services are disrupted as water has accumulated on railway tracks.

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Big GST Change from today: Prices of Essentials Drop, Luxury Items to Cost More

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The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) system across the country has rolled out from today, 22nd September. The earlier four tax slabs have now been simplified into just two—5% and 18%. This means many everyday items will get cheaper, while a few luxury goods and harmful products will see higher taxes. The decision was

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