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National Governance & Policy 12 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Former Bengal Minister Ujjal Biswas Dies After Prolonged Illness; Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief

Ujjal Biswas, a former West Bengal minister and veteran political figure, has died after a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of condolences from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and leaders across the state. His death marks the loss of a long-serving public representative who remained closely associated with Bengal’s political and administrative landscape for years.

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National Governance & Policy10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

West Bengal’s New Industrial Policy Expands Investor Choices, Says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta

West Bengal’s new industrial policy has placed the state firmly in the set of options investors can consider, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said on Friday, framing the move as part of a broader effort to improve the state’s investment appeal. He added that West Bengal currently has enough land to meet initial industrial demand for the next two to three years, a signal aimed at easing one of the most common concerns in manufacturing-led expansion.

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National Governance & Policy09 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

West Bengal’s New Industrial Policy Puts State Back on Investor Radar, Says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta

West Bengal’s revised industrial policy has placed the state among the options investors can actively consider, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said on Tuesday, framing the move as part of a broader push to improve the state’s appeal as a manufacturing and investment destination. He added that West Bengal currently has sufficient land to meet the initial wave of demand for the next two to three years, a signal aimed at easing one of the most persistent concerns for industrial expansion.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences01 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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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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National Governance & Policy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Says He Can Secure 275 MLAs in 294-Member Assembly

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has claimed he can command the support of 275 MLAs in the state’s 294-member Assembly, a statement that signals an aggressive political push amid continuing realignments in the legislature. The assertion comes as he also indicated that 64 legislators from the rebel Trinamool Congress faction may back him, while the BJP currently holds 209 elected seats in the House.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences21 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Bengal Chief Minister Defends Shift of Stampede Victims to Private Hospital, Citing Better Care

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has defended the decision to move stampede victims to private hospitals, saying the choice was made immediately to secure the best available treatment and prevent further fatalities. She said all 25 injured people survived, describing the move as a practical medical decision rather than a political controversy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy19 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

At Least 17 Dead in Crowd Crush at Hindu Festival Event in Kolkata

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.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

West Bengal to Get Four New Airports in Two Years as Centre Expands UDAN Network

West Bengal is set to receive four new airports over the next two years, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said, as the Centre accelerates regional air connectivity under the UDAN scheme. The proposed airports at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara are expected to deepen access to remote and strategically important parts of the state while supporting broader economic integration.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

Counting Begins in Crucial By-Elections as West Bengal Watches Nandigram and Rejinagar Closely

Counting of votes has begun for bypolls to five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat, setting off an early political test for parties across several states. In West Bengal, the results from Nandigram and Rejinagar are being watched most closely, as they are expected to offer an early reading of the State’s political mood after the BJP displaced the TMC from power after 15 years.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy08 Oct 2026, 02:56 PM IST

GST Council May Clarify Tax Treatment as E-Commerce Logistics Rulings Diverge

India’s GST Council may soon be pressed to clarify the tax treatment of e-commerce logistics models after two state advance ruling authorities reached opposing conclusions in a closely watched dispute involving Flipkart’s supply chain structure. The West Bengal authority denied exemption, while the Tamil Nadu authority ruled in favour, deepening uncertainty for online marketplaces and logistics providers.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:29 AM IST

PM, Home Minister Likely to Skip West Bengal’s Mahalaya Mega Event at Eden Gardens

The West Bengal government’s high-profile Mahalaya celebration at Eden Gardens is expected to proceed without Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, despite earlier indications that the Prime Minister might attend. The apparent no-show underscores the political sensitivity surrounding a state-run cultural showcase that has drawn national attention well beyond its festive setting.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 08:20 PM IST

West Bengal CEO Says Eligible Deleted Voters Can Restore Names Through Form 6

The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer has said voters whose names were deleted from the rolls, but who remain eligible, can seek restoration by applying through Form 6. The CEO office has also placed the ASDD list online so citizens can check whether their names were affected, as the move draws political criticism from the Trinamool Congress.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:10 AM IST

Bypolls Conclude in Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Constituency Amid High Turnout, Complaints in West Bengal

Bypolls were held across five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat on a day marked by uneven turnout, allegations of intimidation, and a sharp political dispute in West Bengal. Madurantakam recorded the highest participation at 86%, while the state’s Chief Electoral Officer said 97 official complaints were received on polling day, prompting the Congress to demand cancellation of the bypolls in the state.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:02 PM IST

West Bengal Bypolls Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Nandigram and Rejinagar

West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls are shaping into a closely watched contest in two politically charged seats, with Nandigram pitting the BJP against Congress and Rejinagar setting up a direct fight between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The outcome will be read not only as a local verdict but also as a measure of party strength ahead of the next phase of state politics.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

India Reaches 84% of 2037 Cold-Storage Goal, but Potatoes Dominate Capacity

India has achieved 84% of its projected cold-storage capacity target for 2037, underscoring a rapid build-out in post-harvest infrastructure. But the sector remains heavily skewed: roughly three-quarters of available space is occupied by potatoes, while more than half of the country’s cold-storage capacity is concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:55 AM IST

19,000 West Bengal Voters Face By-Poll Disenfranchisement as Election Appeals Stall in Tribunals

Nearly 19,000 voters in West Bengal are set to miss the upcoming bypolls because their appeals remain pending before election tribunals, underscoring a widening administrative bottleneck in the state’s electoral dispute system. Of the 19 Appellate Tribunals created by the Election Commission in March, only 16 are currently functional after three retired judges resigned over operational concerns, leaving their posts vacant.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

West Bengal to Get Four New Airports in Two Years as Centre Pushes Regional Air Access

West Bengal is set to receive four new airports over the next two years, with facilities planned at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Friday. The expansion is part of the Centre’s broader push to deepen regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme and extend commercial aviation beyond major urban hubs.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 04:06 PM IST

Lawyers, CPI(M) Office Attacked in West Bengal as Mamata Calls Violence ‘Unacceptable’

A fresh wave of attacks on lawyers and a CPI(M)-linked office in West Bengal has triggered sharp condemnation from legal professionals and political leaders, intensifying scrutiny of law-and-order conditions in the state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the assaults as unacceptable, as critics warn that repeated targeting of advocates is eroding confidence in public safety and institutional protection.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:04 PM IST

Bengal Needs Organised Real Estate Players, Says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said West Bengal must attract more organised players into its real estate sector if it wants to accelerate development and improve investment outcomes. He also argued that legacy regulations, including the urban land ceiling law, should be scrapped because they have acted as impediments to growth.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas Suffers Burn Injuries After Fire at West Bengal Home

Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out at his residence in West Bengal, prompting concern across the state’s political spectrum. Several leaders, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, have publicly wished him a speedy recovery as the circumstances of the incident remain under review.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:44 AM IST

Bengal Must Organise Real Estate, Scrap Obsolete Laws: Swapan Dasgupta

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said West Bengal needs a more organised real estate sector if it is to attract sustained investment and accelerate development. He argued that outdated laws, including the urban land ceiling framework, have acted as impediments to growth and should be removed or reworked to unlock land and capital.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

Three Soldiers Among Seven More Held in Bolarum Arms Theft Case as Police Probe Planned Robberies

Police have arrested seven more people, including three soldiers, in the Bolarum arms theft case, deepening a probe that now points to a wider criminal supply chain. Investigators say the stolen military weapons were allegedly intended for a series of robberies, while retired Havaldar Mallesh is accused of exploring buyers for the arms in West Bengal.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Keventer, Saroj Poddar Groups Launch Rs 400-Crore Real Estate Debt Fund

Keventer Group and Saroj Poddar Group have launched a Rs 400-crore real estate debt fund aimed at financing projects in Delhi-NCR and West Bengal through secured lending. The sponsors have committed Rs 80 crore to the vehicle, which is targeting a gross internal rate of return of 18% to 22%, underscoring continued investor appetite for structured property credit in India.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:22 PM IST

Three Soldiers Among Seven More Held in Bolarum Arms Theft Probe as Police Link Weapons to Planned Robberies

Police in Hyderabad have detained seven more people, including three soldiers, in connection with the theft of military weapons from Bolarum, widening a case that investigators say involved an attempt to move stolen arms into criminal hands. Authorities allege the weapons were intended for a series of robberies, raising serious concerns over insider access, military security, and the flow of stolen service arms into the underworld. Investigators also say retired Havaldar Mallesh explored selling the weapons to contacts in West Bengal.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth03 Oct 2026, 04:00 PM IST

Global Equity Funds Pull In $34.76 Billion as AI Optimism and Softer U.S. Inflation Lift Risk Appetite

Global equity funds attracted $34.76 billion in the week through September 30, extending inflows for a second straight week as investors leaned into stocks on the back of artificial intelligence enthusiasm and easing U.S. inflation pressures. The broad-based bid covered U.S., European and Asian equities, even as emerging-market funds recorded a fourth consecutive week of outflows, underscoring a selective global rotation rather than a full-risk rally.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 05:47 AM IST

Coach Fulton Relieved as India Scrapes Into Final After Stunning Collapse and Recovery

India reached the final in dramatic fashion after surrendering a 3-0 lead and then recovering to win 4-3, leaving coach Fulton relieved but visibly dissatisfied with the team’s late wobble. The result secured progression, but the manner of the victory exposed troubling lapses in control, composure and game management that will concern the camp before the title match.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:50 PM IST)

Keventer, Saroj Poddar Groups Launch Rs 400-Crore Real Estate Debt Fund

Keventer Group and the Saroj Poddar Group have launched a Rs 400-crore real estate debt fund aimed at financing projects in Delhi-NCR and West Bengal through a secured lending structure. The sponsors have committed Rs 80 crore to the vehicle and are targeting a gross internal rate of return of 18% to 22%, underscoring continued investor appetite for structured credit in Indian property markets.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:30 PM IST)

GST Council to Review 18% Levy on UPI Merchant Fees as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

The GST Council is set to examine whether an 18% goods and services tax should apply to merchant fees linked to UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, according to a report. The discussion comes as the government prepares to introduce a 0.4% merchant discount rate from October 15, capped at Rs 300, with merchants expected to be able to claim input tax credit on the tax paid.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (09:40 AM IST)

The Unglamorous Work Behind Enterprise AI Is Where the Real Value Is Built

Enterprise AI is increasingly being defined less by flashy model launches and more by the painstaking work of making systems reliable, secure, and useful inside real businesses. As companies move from experimentation to deployment, the winners are likely to be those that solve data integration, governance, and workflow adoption rather than those that merely showcase model capability.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:10 AM IST)

India’s UPI Fee Shift May Cement PhonePe, Google Pay Dominance

India’s new merchant fee regime for high-value UPI transactions could hand PhonePe and Google Pay a powerful new revenue stream, with Bernstein estimating annual earnings of about $900 million by March 2028. The policy may deepen the lead of the two dominant payment apps while nudging smaller rivals toward niche, higher-value use cases and broader rural expansion.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:01 PM IST)

UPI Merchant Charges Could Reach 47.2 bps After GST, Raising Costs for Small Businesses

India’s new UPI merchant fee framework could translate into an effective cost of about 47.2 basis points once GST is added, according to the structure announced for person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. The charge will apply from October 15, while consumers will remain exempt, shifting the burden to merchants and potentially altering payment economics for retailers, mobility operators and other high-frequency businesses.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (06:46 AM IST)

From Cleaning Restrooms to Asian Games Gold: Aslam Inamdar’s Remarkable Rise

Aslam Inamdar’s journey from a difficult childhood to becoming one of India’s most compelling kabaddi raiders is a story of persistence, discipline and survival. Long before the medals and recognition, he was working through hardship and learning the sport at around 14, with kabaddi remaining a constant through every setback.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (05:24 AM IST)

India Startup Ecosystem Opens the Week With Funding Signals, Policy Watch and Sectoral Recalibration

India’s startup market entered Monday with a familiar mix of capital discipline, product expansion and policy sensitivity, as founders and investors continued to navigate a slower but more selective funding environment. The day’s roundup underscores how the ecosystem is increasingly rewarding execution, unit economics and category leadership over growth at any cost.

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