West Bengal FY27 Budget: SBI report hints shift to investment-led growth and economic transformationWest Bengal's FY27 budget signals a strong pivot towards investment-led growth, emphasizing industrialization and long-term economic transf...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public instituteSpain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.03 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
Govt panel to meet industry on June 30 to review SEZ reformsA government panel is set to meet industry leaders on June 30 to explore ways to boost India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Discussions w...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Govt holds inter-ministerial meet to operationalise G RAM G Act convergence framework ahead of July 1 rolloutA crucial inter-ministerial meeting was held to finalize the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevik...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
FTA impact, import substitution, rupee payments at SEZ reforms panel meet June 30A government committee reviewing India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy will hold a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to examine how free ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Dangerous humid heat days in India increase due to climate change: AnalysisIndia is grappling with a significant surge in dangerous humid heat days, escalating from 101 annually in the 1970s to 141 days per year by...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India's GIC Re plans to reduce share of overseas property risk as climate losses riseIndian reinsurer GIC Re is strategically shifting its overseas business focus. Amidst escalating climate-related losses globally, the compa...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Railways uses 30% of capex budget in April-MayIndian Railways has impressively achieved nearly a third of its annual capital expenditure target in the first quarter, with over Rs 84,000...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
West Bengal plans new law to curb ‘syndicate charges’ and improve ease of doing businessWest Bengal's new government has unveiled a budget prioritizing North Bengal, tourism, and industry, with a significant move to combat 'syn...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Our extraterrestrial's epidermal stateSteven Spielberg has settled a long-standing debate about E.T.'s skin. The beloved alien was moist, not slimy, according to the director. T...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST