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Kolkata: In a major relief for nearly 32,000 primary school teachers across West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday set aside a previous order that had cancelled their appointments in connection with the alleged TET recruitment scam. A division bench comprising Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Reetobroto Kumar Mitra overturned the 2023 judgment issued by … Read more
In a move aimed at boosting India’s appeal as a global investment destination, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a single-window access system to simplify market entry for low-risk foreign investors. The new framework — Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI) — is designed to streamline … Read more
New Delhi: India’s ecommerce penetration has the potential to eventually match the scale of WhatsApp usage in the country, driven by rapid growth from smaller cities and towns and accelerated by investments in technology and artificial intelligence, said Meesho Cofounder and Whole-Time Director Sanjeev Kumar. Speaking ahead of Meesho’s highly anticipated ₹5,421-crore IPO, Kumar highlighted … Read more
New Delhi, December 2, 2025: India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for pharmaceuticals and medical devices have significantly strengthened domestic manufacturing, reduced import dependence and expanded investment across the sector, according to the latest data released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). Major Progress under PLI for Bulk Drugs The PLI Scheme for promoting domestic … Read more
Mungel,। Collector Kundan Kumar chaired the weekly time-limit meeting at the Maniyari conference hall of the District Collectorate and conducted an extensive review of departmental schemes, ongoing activities, and progress indicators. He instructed officials to ensure improved performance across all departments. Reviewing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being conducted under the directives of the Election … Read more
Raipur । Chhattisgarh is set to begin the new year with a vibrant celebration of literature and creativity. The Raipur Literature Festival will be organized in Nava Raipur from January 23 to 25, 2026, bringing together more than 100 renowned writers and literary personalities from across the country. The festival was conceptualized by Chief Minister … Read more
BENGALURU — The owners of Rameshwaram Cafe and a senior executive have been booked in a police case after a passenger claimed he found a worm in his meal at the café’s outlet inside Kempegowda International Airport (Terminal 1) — and was then allegedly falsely accused of extortion. 🧾 What Happened On 24 July 2025, … Read more
Rawalpindi / Islamabad — On Tuesday, the sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, Uzma Khanum, was allowed to meet him at Adiala Jail — a rare instance of family access after weeks of restricted visitation rights. After the meeting, Uzma told reporters that Imran Khan was “perfectly fine,” seeking to dispel widespread rumours … Read more
As overseas investments into Indian mutual funds continue to rise, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly reconsidering whether to route their India-linked finances through Non-Resident External (NRE) or Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts. Financial experts note that the choice between the two has direct implications for tax liability and the ease of transferring funds abroad. According to … Read more
A new data visualization based on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) 2025 Forest Resources Assessment has mapped the world’s forests into four major categories — tropical, boreal, temperate, and subtropical — highlighting their size, characteristics, ecological importance, and present challenges. Forests cover about one-third of the Earth’s land area, playing a critical role … Read more
Raipur। To further strengthen child safety, care and protection of rights in Chhattisgarh, Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Rajwade conducted an extensive inspection of the Bal Sampration Grih (Boys), Bal Grih (Girls) and Bal Grih (Boys) in Korba district today. Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Varnika Sharma, accompanied … Read more
Raipur, December 1, 2025:The Chhattisgarh Government has initiated major urban development under the newly launched Mukhyamantri Nagarothan Yojana, aiming to transform cities into modern, beautiful and livable spaces. In the first phase, the scheme has been implemented across 14 municipal corporations, and so far 26 iconic infrastructure projects worth ₹429.45 crore have been approved in … Read more
India’s industrial growth slowed sharply in October, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising just 0.4%, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The steep moderation has been attributed largely to fewer working days during the month, as major festivals including Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath curtailed production schedules … Read more
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced the invitation of bids for the licensing of commercial spaces across multiple stations on the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, opening up a major opportunity for businesses to partner with India’s first semi-high-speed regional rail network. According to NCRTC, the initiative is aimed at creating people-friendly commercial … Read more
Market analysts expect select banking and metal stocks to remain in focus this week, with Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities recommending ICICI Bank and Gravita India as top ‘buy’ calls for investors seeking medium-term opportunities. ICICI Bank — BUY According to Chouhan, ICICI Bank continues to demonstrate strong financial and operational performance, supported by a … Read more
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s famous remark — “I will work, work, work, work and work” — has been selected as Japan’s most popular catchphrase for 2025, the award’s organizer T&D Holdings announced on Monday. Takaichi made the comment on October 4, after winning the leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), … Read more
European leaders on Monday strongly dismissed the possibility of accepting any Russia-Ukraine peace deal negotiated without the direct involvement of Ukraine and European nations, amid growing diplomatic activity around a proposed US-backed peace framework. Speaking in Paris alongside visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that any agreement to end the conflict … Read more
A Delhi court on Monday granted three days of police custody to three students arrested in connection with the November 23 protest at India Gate, while sending a fourth accused to judicial custody. The Delhi Police had sought 10 days’ custodial remand for all four protestors — Kranti Grover, Gurkirat, Ravjot and Aayesha — alleging … Read more
In a significant step toward tightening digital and telecom security, the Central government has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install an undeletable version of the Sanchar Saathi app on all devices sold in India from March 2026, according to multiple media reports. The directive, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), applies to major smartphone makers … Read more
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues experienced a noticeable slowdown in November, the first full month after the implementation of the rationalised GST 2.0 rate structure, signalling possible short-term turbulence for the indirect taxes regime. According to official data, net GST revenues grew only 1.3% year-on-year to ₹1.52 trillion, reflecting a sharp sequential moderation … Read more
Raipur, November 30, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Raipur, emphasizing a comprehensive roadmap to align national policing with the vision of Viksit Bharat. The three-day national conference is centered on the theme … Read more
Janjgir-Champa । Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 60th All-India DGP/IGP Conference held recently in Raipur, emphasized that “police must earn back the trust of the public.” However, the current ground reality in Janjgir-Champa tells a sharply contrasting story. Questions are being raised on law enforcement as the ₹78-lakh loot case remains unsolved even after … Read more
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Monday clarified that the government does not interfere in or direct the investment decisions of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The ministry stated that LIC’s investment strategy is formulated by its own Board and investment committee, in strict accordance with regulatory guidelines. According to the ministry, LIC … Read more
Indian pharmaceutical major Lupin has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for Armlupeg (pegfilgrastim-unne), marking a historic milestone as the company’s first biosimilar approval in the United States — the world’s largest pharmaceutical market. Armlupeg is a biosimilar to Amgen’s blockbuster drug Neulasta and will be manufactured at Lupin’s state-of-the-art … Read more
