TMC feud deepens as Mamata camp files fresh police complaints against Ritabrata factionThe battle for TMC's control intensifies as Mamata Banerjee's faction files fresh police complaints against dissident leader Ritabrata Bane...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Records tumble as European heatwave moves eastEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, with tens of millions facing extreme temperatures. Forecasters warn of record-breaking heat as ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Death toll reaches 16 in Kolkata godown shed collapse in Taratala areaAuthorities have arrested six individuals, and the Crime Branch is investigating the incident. The Chief Minister vowed strict action again...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
A $10 trillion industry sprang up when we weren’t lookingDespite political headwinds and global challenges, the sector's rapidly improving economics and falling costs signal a durable foundation, ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Who is Shankh Mitra? The Indian-origin CEO who became the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 after Elon MuskIndian-origin Shankh Mitra, CEO of Welltower, has been named the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 with an $821 million package...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Bengal government declares July 6 public holiday on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversaryWest Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, recognizing him ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Housing sales in top 9 cities rise 19% in Q2 2026 as supply jumps 43%; Bengaluru leads demand: PropEquityIndia’s residential real estate market remained strong in Q2 2026, with housing sales across the top nine cities rising 19% year-on-year an...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
RBI opens term money market to AIFIs, housing finance companiesThe Reserve Bank of India has opened the term money market to All India Financial Institutions and housing finance companies, allowing them...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Suryoday SFB board approves plans to raise up to Rs 500 crore via equity and debtSuryoday Small Finance Bank's board has greenlit plans to raise up to Rs 300 crore through share sales and Rs 200 crore via debt instrument...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Housing sales rise 19% in Apr-Jun across 9 cities despite global uncertaintiesDespite facing global economic challenges, Indian housing sales posted a staggering 19% increase, exceeding 1.12 lakh units from April to J...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
5 dead as building collapses in Kolkata; rescue ops continueA devastating collapse of a three-storey under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area claimed five lives and left many injured, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
West Bengal govt eyes Calcutta Stock Exchange revival to reclaim financial hub statusKolkata's historic stock exchange is set for a revival, with the state's finance minister vowing to restore the city's financial capital st...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST