Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 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
Ex-banker quits job to build Rs 21 crore chemical-free farming empire in Andhra Pradesh, empowers 3,000 rural womenA former banker, Amith Kishan, completely changed his life by establishing Hebbevu Farms in Andhra Pradesh, a 650-acre natural farming ente...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
This farmer from Madhya Pradesh earned Rs 12 lakh from turmeric: Her simple gardening tips to grow high-profit turmeric during monsoon at your homeA Madhya Pradesh farmer escalated her income by cultivating turmeric, reportedly earning ₹12 lakh in one cycle. Her success stems from orga...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts” — A timeless lesson on resilience, perseverance, and the strength to keep moving forward through life’s ups and downsBest Proverb of the Day: Life's journey is marked by both triumphs and stumbles, but neither defines us permanently. A timeless proverb emp...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes a...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting a...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran warThe Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial de...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiverMaharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
High-level six member French delegation reaches Kolkata to explore business opportunitiesA six-member French delegation is in Kolkata to explore business cooperation. They will meet State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Chi...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST