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East Bengal opened their Indian Women’s League campaign with a dramatic late victory over a spirited Gokulam Kerala side, sealing the result through an injury-time strike from Ikwaput. The Kolkata club were made to work hard for the points in a contest that underlined both their resilience and the competitive edge of the league’s early stages.
An Air India flight operating on the Kolkata-Mumbai route was moved to an isolation bay after a note suggesting a hijack threat was discovered on board, triggering an immediate security response. All passengers who had already boarded were deboarded as authorities initiated standard aviation security protocols and began assessing the credibility of the threat.
The Kolkata International Film Festival is entering a new phase with a redesigned logo and a change in its inaugural venue, signalling a refreshed presentation for one of India’s most recognisable cultural events. The update comes as organisers position the festival to retain its stature while adapting to evolving logistical and ceremonial needs.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the families of those killed in the Kolkata puja pandal stampede, offering condolences and signalling immediate state support for the bereaved. In a parallel political gesture, Suvendu Adhikari handed over a cheque of ₹25 lakh to relatives and said one member from each affected family would be assured a government job.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata is expanding its cargo-handling capacity as infrastructure upgrades begin to translate into stronger operational throughput. The development underscores how targeted port modernisation is becoming a key lever for trade efficiency, logistics competitiveness and eastern India’s industrial connectivity.
Gallerist Sharan Apparao’s tour of some of Kolkata’s most celebrated Durga Puja pandals has highlighted what makes the city’s festival culture globally distinctive: a rare blend of artistic ambition, community labour and civic generosity. She described this year’s installations as a masterclass in collaboration, where craft, design and public participation come together at scale.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata is set to handle more cargo as fresh infrastructure upgrades improve operational capacity and efficiency across its terminals and connected logistics network. The development underscores the government’s wider push to strengthen eastern India’s trade infrastructure and reduce bottlenecks in a port system that remains central to regional commerce.
At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in a crowd crush at a Hindu festival event in the Indian city of Kolkata, according to initial reports from the scene. The disaster has renewed scrutiny of crowd control, emergency preparedness and public safety planning at large religious gatherings in India, where mass attendance can overwhelm local infrastructure within minutes.
Gallerist Sharan Apparao’s tour of some of Kolkata’s most admired Durga Puja pandals has highlighted the festival’s evolving cultural vocabulary, where craftsmanship, curation and collective effort converge. She described this year’s displays as a masterclass in collaboration and generosity, underscoring how the city’s marquee celebration continues to expand beyond ritual into a major public art form.
Kolkata’s Sonagachi, widely regarded as India’s largest red-light district, has inaugurated its annual Durga Puja amid a renewed appeal from sex workers for dignity, social acceptance and equal citizenship. The celebration, now drawing greater participation from public representatives and local residents, remains for many in the community both a cultural assertion and a political statement.
Food Safety and Drug Administration officers in Kolar intercepted a vehicle carrying an arecanut consignment that had originated in Assam and moved via Kolkata before being routed to multiple destinations across southern India. Officials said the shipment was found unsafe, prompting seizure and the initiation of legal proceedings under food safety regulations.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a digital platform called 'Satyagraha' as the Opposition intensified its campaign against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, framing the exercise as a threat to democratic participation. The move comes amid a sharper political offensive by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who demanded the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers as illegitimate occupants of office.
The government has sharply tightened sugar inventory rules, reducing the stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals from October 15 and capping holdings at 15 days of supply. The revised framework also introduces region-specific limits for Kolkata and Assam, signalling a more targeted approach to managing distribution and price stability.
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the West Bengal government and the United Nations Development Programme, convened a national workshop in Kolkata under the State Support Mission to advance budgeting for the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting brought together policy officials and development partners to examine how public finance systems can better track, align and accelerate SDG outcomes. The workshop underscores a growing push to make development spending more measurable, targeted and accountable at the state level.
The government has sharply tightened sugar holding norms for dealers, reducing the stock limit to 1,000 quintals and capping permissible inventory at 15 days from October 15. The revised framework also introduces region-specific limits for Kolkata and Assam, signalling a more targeted approach to market management and supply discipline.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, with a goal of doubling business in trade finance and payments as its client book approaches $1 billion. The move underscores the growing pull of Gujarat’s international financial hub for multinational firms seeking treasury, cross-border and capital-markets efficiencies.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked officials to explore partnerships with the Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management to provide structured, continuous training for state government employees. Framing the move as a governance reform, he said employee skill development should be treated as an ongoing process, similar to the training pipeline for IAS officers.
Ola Electric Mobility’s board has approved a rights issue of partly paid-up shares to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s capital structure. The company also appointed a new compliance officer, underscoring a broader push to tighten governance as it navigates a demanding market environment.
India is positioning Kolkata as a major venue for international energy diplomacy with the planned staging of India Energy Week 2027. The event is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders and technology stakeholders at a time when the country is balancing energy security, industrial growth and the transition toward cleaner fuels.
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