West Bengal needs 7.25% annual growth to achieve 5X economy by 2047: ORF reportA report details West Bengal's path to a fivefold economy by 2047. It identifies growth gaps and proposes six pillars for development. The ...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal suggests ending population control policies amid falling fertilityIndia should end population control policies as fertility rates have sharply dropped. A government advisor suggests realigning family plann...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
SEMICON India 2026: Chip away into the whole ecosystem, policy should look beyond fab unitsIndia's semiconductor policy must now focus on the entire ecosystem beyond fabrication units. The nation should strategically dominate sele...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Forget PLI schemes, India's manufacturing sector needs a Puja-Linked Incentive for VishwakarmaIndia's industrial policies overlook Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman. He offers capital, productivity, and supply chains wi...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Auto PLI investments have crossed Rs 45,000 crore: H D KumaraswamyInvestments under the automobile production linked incentive scheme have surpassed Rs 45,000 crore. The government's policy support aids do...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
School Holiday Tomorrow, September 18: Where are schools & colleges closed for Vishwakarma Puja and Ganesh Visarjan? Check state-wise list from Bengal to MaharashtraSchool holiday tomorrow: On September 18, 2026, school holiday schedules will vary across India. While students in West Bengal observe a ho...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working PaperThe paper, titled ‘the Ghost of Population Past’and co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakan...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
West Bengal to become global shipbuilding hub: Rajnath SinghAccording to the defense minister, West Bengal is poised to emerge as a key player in the global shipbuilding industry. With defense produc...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
'Modinomics' basis of India's rapid economic growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic vision. He stated that "Modinomics" has fostered India's rap...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Rebel TMC MP Basunia claims 17 of 20 NCPI MPs to join BJP; fellow rebels, ruling party denyA rebel TMC MP claims seventeen MPs will join the BJP soon. Fellow rebel MPs dispute this assertion and deny any such decision. The West Be...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
DRDO to set up new missile testing range in West Bengal’s JunputIndia's DRDO plans a new weapons and missile testing range at Junput in West Bengal. This facility will supplement the existing Integrated ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
West Bengal elections: CPI(M), CPI announce candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypollsThe CPI(M) and CPI have named their candidates for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. Advocate Sayeed Asad Ali will contest from Rejinagar ...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in DelhiA rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sough...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
West Bengal CM Adhikari plans Ambani meet as state steps up investment pitchWest Bengal's Chief Minister plans to meet Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai soon. He will also attend a dinner hosted during the BRICS Summit in Del...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Kolkata to host Indo-Japan cultural festival in 2027, boosting bilateral trade and air connectivityA joint cultural exchange between Japan and Bengal is planned for 2027. Discussions focused on bilateral trade and direct air connectivity....
11 Sep, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari eyes Ambani meeting, BRICS dinner as West Bengal steps up investment pushWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend a BRICS Summit dinner and meet Mukesh Ambani. He will also inaugurate the Adani Gro...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Data centre business may get more space in West BengalAccording to real estate firm JLL, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh currently account for 75% of India’s dat...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST