Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planet’s 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
IIBX plans to bring bullion to Bengal’s doorstep with Kolkata vault by DiwaliIIBX will open its own bullion vault in Kolkata by Diwali, enabling West Bengal jewellers to take local delivery instead of sourcing bullio...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Shalimar Corp creates Rs 750 crore platform with HDFC CapitalHDFC Capital Advisors Limited has partnered with Shalimar Corp to create a significant investment platform in Uttar Pradesh. This collabora...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Double-engine government in West Bengal poised to witness "golden period" in coming days: Union Minister Jitin PrasadaPrasada stated that the Centre is planning to set up export facility centres in every district across the country so that industrialists ca...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
CBI arrests proclaimed offender Jharna Mistry in 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder caseThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested proclaimed offender (PO) Jharna Mistry, wife of co-accused Sanjay Mistry, in connection ...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari announces new expressway for north-east, proposed Gorakhpur to Meghalaya highway connecting UP, Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya to reduce travel time by halfGorakhpur-Siliguri-Guwahati-Shillong expressway: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a Rs 61,500 crore, 630-km highway corridor conn...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
VFS Global: Helping build the tourism infrastructure for trusted mobilityIndia's tourism sector is flourishing with a notable surge in tourist arrivals, signaling a significant recovery. VFS Global is instrumenta...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
India, WFP discuss challenges to global humanitarian efforts on UNGA sidelinesIndia's Secretary (West) Sibi George held separate meetings with WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau and EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzit...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Global tourism strengthens, but rising visitor numbers fail to deliver wider benefits: WEFTourism is experiencing unprecedented growth, with international arrivals reaching a record 1.5 billion in 2025. Although improvements in t...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Index: Japan tops the list, see where India standsJapan has achieved the top position in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index. India has seen significant impro...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Bengal Inc, time to land on its feetWest Bengal's government has leased land to 33 companies as part of its reindustrialisation efforts. The state aims to improve infrastructu...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Adani outlines road map for big Bengal push, says East must rise for Viksit Bharat to be a realityGautam Adani spotlighted West Bengal's pivotal role in enhancing India's economic power, citing its strategic location and other key streng...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
West Bengal govt allots 256 acres to Jupiter Defence for large-scale integrated defence manufacturing facilityThe facility is expected to become West Bengal’s first major defence manufacturing unit, creating an industrial base for defence production...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Adani Group sets Rs 1 lakh crore Bengal investment target, unveils Rs 4,000 crore hospitalGautam Adani announced plans to invest over Rs 4,000 crore in a healthcare facility in West Bengal. This investment will establish a 2,000-...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Rediscover Europe on the Ganga: The holy river has a unique tourism potential for BengalAlthough the phrase 'Europe on the Ganga' has been talked about in heritage tourism and conservation circles, its potential is yet to be ta...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
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