AUG 8, 2026
The FCRA Amendment Bill is set to come up for discussion in the Lok Sabha next week amid a growing political confrontation between the government and the opposition.
AUG 8, 2026
Sunny Deol is once again at the centre of political speculation. The Bollywood actor and former BJP MP had announced his decision to step away from politics in 2023,
AUG 8, 2026
PM Modi tells Gen Z that questioning is essential but every generation has a responsibility towards the nation
AUG 8, 2026
Seventh Pay Commission in West Bengal may raise annual increment from 3% to 5%, review DA, allowances,
AUG 8, 2026
Self-defence training for girls will reach 15,211 Bengal schools in 2026-27, focusing on safety, confidence,
AUG 7, 2026
Assam Flood News: The death toll has risen to 97 as over 1.68 lakh people remain affected across 15 districts. Railway connectivity via Sivasagar has been restored, while relief and rescue operations continue in flood-hit areas.
AUG 7, 2026
Kerala Fishermen Deaths and Missing Cases have once again come into focus after the state government revealed that 469 fishermen lost their lives and 160 others went missing off the Kerala coast over the last 11 years. The figures were released by the office of Fisheries Minister V. E. Abdul Gafoor on Friday, coinciding with protests by members of the coastal community over the recent disappearance of two fishermen.
AUG 7, 2026
Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) Bhrigu Srinivasan met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna on Friday. Though officially described as a courtesy call, the meeting has drawn attention following recent security developments and discussions on strengthening coordination between central and state security agencies.
AUG 7, 2026
Veteran actor and BJP campaigner Mithun Chakraborty is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital near Kolkata’s Eastern Metropolitan Bypass following surgery on his hand.
AUG 7, 2026
The West Bengal government has announced a year-long programme to celebrate the birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar. As part of the initiative, the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs has constituted a 20-member Advisory Committee to plan, coordinate and oversee a series of cultural, cinematic and commemorative events across the state.
AUG 7, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Handloom Day by celebrating India's rich handloom heritage, praising the dedication of weavers and artisans, and reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening the handloom sector.
AUG 7, 2026
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh lauded Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story Of The Kargil War, describing its depiction of the pre-war period as realistic and saying the series will inspire pride in the Indian Air Force worldwide.