West Bengal all set to host first ever Pravasi Bhartiya Divas scheduled next JanuaryWest Bengal is preparing to host the inaugural Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in January 2027. The event will take place in Kolkata from...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Weather Today November 12: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and moreA western disturbance is bringing rain and snowfall to northern India, with IMD forecasting heavy rain or snow and hailstorms in Jammu and ...
12 Nov, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai moved to isolation bay after threat alert; scare declared hoaxAn Air India flight was delayed after a hijack threat note was discovered in the washroom. The flight, AI 2772, had 105 passengers on board...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India clears Rs 68,800-crore power corridor to connect western renewables with eastern demand hubsIndia has approved the construction of a 1,150-kilovolt power transmission corridor that will aid electricity distribution. This corridor w...
11 Nov, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Suvendu Sarkar rolls out Diwali bonanza for Bengal babus, hikes IAS allowances by 50%The Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has announced a range of benefits for its IAS officers, including a 50% hike in monthly sum...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Delhi Police serves notice at Mamata Banerjee's residence in connection with 2013 caseDelhi Police officials visited Mamata Banerjee's residence to serve a notice related to a 2013 case. This case involved allegations includi...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
No More Zeroes: Govt plans to extend ZED certification scheme to services sector MSMEsIn a significant move, the Indian government is widening its Zero Defect Zero Effect certification initiative to include service enterprise...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Eyewear regulation Bill may come up in Parliament's winter session; MP Gopchade seeks national vision-care boardRajya Sabha member Ajeet Gopchade has proposed a private member's Bill for regulating eyewear products and vision-care services. He has urg...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
West Bengal may get 1 lakh crore investments in a few months: Suvendu AdhikariSuvendu Adhikari said the BJP-led government would offer incentives starting May 9, but would be unable to clear the industrial incentives ...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
West Bengal's new investment policy wins industry praise for jobs, innovation and ease of doing businessMehul Mohanka, Chairman, CII Eastern Region said, "The policy is a progressive and forward-looking framework that reinforces the State’s co...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Jai Balaji Group plans Rs 6000 crore investment in West Bengal for steel and renewable energy sectorsJai Balaji Group has announced an investment proposal of around Rs 6,000 crore in West Bengal. This investment focuses on specialized steel...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
West Bengal investment policy puts jobs first, offers up to 120% assistance to industriesWest Bengal has launched a new investment promotion policy aimed at encouraging industrial growth and job creation. The policy includes sub...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Bengal govt to include Syama Prasad Mookerjee in school curriculum, drop Singur chapterWest Bengal's government plans to introduce lessons on Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the school curriculum. The chapter discussing the Singur a...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Sajjan Jindal likely to lay foundation of second Bengal unit in January, says CM Suvendu AdhikariChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced discussions with industrialist Sajjan Jindal regarding investments in West Bengal. Jindal plans t...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
JSW Group's Sajjan Jindal meets Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to discuss investment plansSajjan Jindal's JSW Group had signed a historic agreement during the Left Front regime in 2007 to set up a mega integrated steel, power, an...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Royal Bengal Tigress 'Doors Rani' rescued after 100 km journey into Assam, safely returned to Buxa Tiger ReserveRoyal Bengal Tigress 'Doors Rani' was initially released into Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2. After traveling over 100 km to Assam, she ap...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Niti Aayog's Lahiri flags growth risks in case of further monetary policy tighteningIn India, it's essential for policymakers to harmonize growth output with inflation expectations. Niti Aayog’s Ashok Lahiri pointed out the...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST