Motor insurance: Consider issuing circular standardising cross-border coverage clauses, SC to IRDAIThe Supreme Court on Monday asked IRDAI to consider issuing a master circular to standardise cross-border coverage clauses in motor insuran...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
West Bengal to make Bengali mandatory for all government work from Sept 1West Bengal will mandate Bengali for all state government work starting September 1, 2026. This decision follows advice from Union Home Min...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Regime change lifts hopes of realtors in West BengalWest Bengal's new govt is expected to boost real estate activity significantly. Developers anticipate land reforms, including the repeal of...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Amit Shah inaugurates India’s first immersive language museum ‘Shabdalok’ in KolkataIndia's first immersive language museum, the Museum of Word, has opened at the National Library. This initiative by the Ministry of Culture...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Bengal's journey to 'Sonar Bangla' has begun: HM Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the BJP had formed a government in West Bengal after a decade-long struggle and that the journ...
19 Jul, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
West Bengal to unveil new industrial policy in AugustWest Bengal will introduce a new industrial policy in August to boost economic growth. This policy aims to streamline approvals and enhance...
18 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
From Chicken's Neck to growth corridor: Why North Bengal's next chapter mattersNorth Bengal is emerging as a vital economic corridor, connecting trade and regional integration. Bagdogra Airport's expansion signals grow...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Shyam Steel to invest Rs 15,000 crore in West Bengal expansionShyam Steel Group will invest Rs 15,000 crores in West Bengal's expansion projects. This initiative will create over 20,000 direct and indi...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Global Market: Japan reaffirms BOJ independence in economic blueprint after market jittersJapan's government reaffirms the Bank of Japan's independent role in monetary policy decisions. This clarification addresses market concern...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Supreme Court says third language should start in Class 6, not Class 9In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court recommended not to implement a third language requirement in class nine, advocating for its introduct...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
West Bengal rolls out investment push under new governmentWest Bengal has secured over Rs 28,000 crore in investment commitments recently. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is actively promoting indu...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
SC raises concerns over CBSE move to add third language in Class 9The Supreme Court voiced concern regarding a third language in Class 9. Justices suggested introducing new languages at an earlier stage. T...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Calcutta Stock Exchange, R.I.P.The initiative to revive the Calcutta Stock Exchange seems misguided for West Bengal. With many regional exchanges folding due to dwindling...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
SC to intervene if teachers face action over CBSE three-language policyThe Supreme Court will intervene if teachers face adverse action for not following the CBSE three-language policy. A bench directed CBSE to...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
CBSE clarifies R3 rule: Class 10 students of 2027-28 batch must clear school-based third language assessment for pass certificateThe Central Board of Secondary Education has issued new guidelines regarding third language assessments. Students must pass school-based in...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Industry associations hail Bengal CM's land purchase policy, see end to acquisition roadblockWest Bengal's Chief Minister announced direct land purchases for investors. This initiative aims to remove significant investment obstacles...
12 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
West Bengal unveils industry push as Mitsubishi eyes chip unitMitsubishi executives met with West Bengal officials regarding a semiconductor unit. The state government is preparing a new industrial pol...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.29 PM IST