West Bengal Special Task Force

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences 01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Four Held in Malda as West Bengal STF Busts Inter-State Drug Network

West Bengal’s Special Task Force has arrested four people from Malda in a coordinated operation that officials say disrupted an inter-state narcotics network operating across state borders. The arrests underscore how Malda remains a critical transit point in the movement of illegal drugs through eastern India. Authorities have not yet disclosed the full scale of the seizure, but the case points to the continuing challenge of policing organised drug trafficking routes that exploit porous border districts and transport corridors.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace01 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

USS Colorado Arrives in Western Australia for Scheduled Maintenance Under AUKUS

The U.S. Navy submarine USS Colorado has arrived at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia to begin a scheduled monthlong maintenance period, underscoring the expanding operational rhythm of the Australia-U.K.-U.S. security partnership. The visit is the fourth submarine maintenance period in Western Australia since AUKUS was established, highlighting the region’s growing role in allied undersea support and sustainment.

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World Politics & Diplomacy31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

From Water Filters to Disposable Toilets, Preppers Across the West Are Rewriting Readiness

Across the United States, Japan, Sweden and the Netherlands, households are quietly building emergency stashes that range from water filters and batteries to disposable toilets and freeze-dried food. What was once dismissed as fringe survivalism is increasingly being reframed as practical preparedness in an era of war, climate shocks and fragile supply chains.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance30 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

West Asia Conflict Pushes Corporate Working-Capital Demand Up 15-20% at Banks

Banks are seeing a sharp rise in corporate working-capital demand as the West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains, lifts raw-material costs and stretches shipping timelines. Mid- and large-sized companies have reported a 12-20% increase in funding needs, while several private sector lenders have posted strong corporate loan growth driven largely by working capital and refinancing.

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World Politics & Diplomacy30 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Activists Accuse Israeli Settlers of Assault in Occupied West Bank as Diplomatic Alarm Grows

Activists and journalists have accused Israeli settlers of carrying out assaults in the occupied West Bank, intensifying scrutiny of violence in an area already under severe political and security strain. The allegations come amid a broader wave of concern after reported attacks near Hebron drew attention from U.S. officials and international media organizations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance30 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

West Asia Conflict Pushes Corporate Working-Capital Demand Up 15-20% at Banks

Indian banks are seeing a sharp rise in corporate working-capital demand as the West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains, raises raw-material costs and extends shipping timelines. Mid- and large-sized companies are reporting a 12-20% increase in funding needs, while several private sector lenders have posted strong corporate loan growth in the latest quarter, driven largely by working capital and refinancing.

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India Sports & Cricket31 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Pramanik Puts Bengal in Command as Kerala Stares Down the Barrel in Ranji Chase

Left-arm spinner Pramanik produced another decisive spell to tighten Bengal’s grip on the Ranji Trophy contest, backing up his four-wicket haul in the first innings with four more strikes as Kerala collapsed to 53 for four at stumps on day three. Chasing a daunting 408, the hosts now face a steep battle to avoid defeat with only six wickets in hand and the pitch increasingly favouring disciplined spin.

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India Sports & Cricket31 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Bengaluru November 1 Races Cancelled, Delivering Fresh Blow to Local Racing Calendar

The scheduled races in Bengaluru on November 1 have been cancelled, abruptly removing a key fixture from the city’s sporting calendar. The decision is expected to affect participants, organisers and followers of the racing circuit, while raising questions about scheduling stability and event planning in Indian sport.

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Startups & Venture Capital30 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 to Look Beyond AI, Spotlighting New Markets and Emerging Technologies

The 29th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit will position India’s technology capital as a convening point for global investors, founders and policy stakeholders looking beyond artificial intelligence to the next wave of growth sectors. The event is expected to examine emerging technologies, market shifts and commercial opportunities that could shape startup formation and venture capital deployment in the coming year.

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Startups & Venture Capital29 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Bengaluru-Based Inkle Buys Finally’s Bookkeeping Unit, Grows to 160 Staff

Bengaluru-built, San Francisco-headquartered CPA firm Inkle has acquired Finally’s bookkeeping division in an undisclosed all-cash deal, marking a notable expansion in its U.S.-India cross-border accounting platform. The transaction lifts Inkle’s workforce to about 160 people across five countries and broadens its reach beyond startups into non-tech small businesses.

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National Governance & Policy29 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Restoration of West Bengal’s Elected Government After Supreme Court’s SIR Remarks

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday sharpened his attack on the Centre and the Election Commission after the Supreme Court said it had not yet ruled on the legality of using a “logical discrepancy” category to examine voter details during the Special Intensive Revision. He argued that the observations strengthen the case for restoring what he described as West Bengal’s elected government, framing the issue as one of democratic legitimacy and institutional overreach.

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