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
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari blames 'corruption' and 'bribes' for Taratala collapse, names ex-Mayor Firhad Hakim and 'Kali'West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared a zero-tolerance policy on corruption following a warehouse roof collapse in Taratala ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Kolkata godown collapse: WB minister Agnimitra Paul announces audit of new constructions, vows strict actionWest Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday said that all new construction sites under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) limits w...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.08 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
IRFC OFS subscribed over 1.5x by institutional investors; govt to exercise greenshoe optionThe government’s offer for sale in IRFC received a strong response from institutional investors, with the non-retail portion subscribed 1.8...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Western Railway upgrades key routes for faster trains, eyes 160 kmph on Mumbai-Delhi corridorWestern Railway is significantly boosting train speeds, with several routes set to reach 130 kmph and the Mumbai-Delhi corridor aiming for ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
DMRC begins work on Central Vista metro corridor at Central Secretariat stationConstruction has begun on the Central Secretariat metro station, a key part of the new Central Vista corridor. This nearly 10-km undergroun...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Centre, Telangana appoint SBI Caps to evaluate Hyderabad Metro takeover, Phase-II expansionHyderabad Metro's future is set for a new direction as the Centre and Telangana government have agreed to appoint SBI Capital Markets. This...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
IRFC shares tumble 5% as OFS opens for non-retail investors. Here’s what shareholders should knowIRFC shares dipped 5% as the government launched an Offer for Sale, planning to sell a 1% stake at a floor price of Rs 91. This move aims t...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Govt to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC via OFS; issue opens WednesdayThe government will launch an OFS in IRFC on Wednesday, offering up to a 2% stake through a base issue and greenshoe option. The share sale...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
IRCTC Chairman and MD Sanjay Kumar Jain quits; Railways set to appoint interim chiefSanjay Kumar Jain's resignation as IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director has been approved by the Ministry of Railways, effective July 20, 2...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Smaller cities power India’s corporate travel surgeCorporate travel in India is increasingly shifting towards smaller cities, with nearly 60% of bookings now originating from or heading to t...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Fire breaks out at Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro StationA minor fire broke out near the emergency exit of Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro Station on Sunday afternoon, affecting a signboard. Thick sm...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Day 3 of BEST strike: Mumbai bus operations hit; 100 buses deployed for NEET studentsMumbai's bus services remain crippled for a third day as BEST employees continue their strike, impacting millions of commuters. Despite gov...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
BEST strike day two: Commuters face hardships as buses remain off roadsMumbai's public transport ground to a halt for a second day as BEST employees continued their strike despite government intervention and th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Kolkata metro gets 60 new trains, Rs 1 lakh crore railway projects for West BengalUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in r...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawSixty new trains will join the Kolkata Metro network in the next five years. Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement. He also stated that r...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST