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Durga Puja economy expansion estimated at Rs 46K to 50K crore

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- West Bengal's Durga Puja economy reportedly rebounded strongly in 2025 after last year's slump, with industry insiders estimating an expansion of 10-15 per cent to reach around Rs 4... Read More


"Karnataka govt led by Siddaramaiah is sleeping... it is in coma": R Ashoka during his visit to flood-hit areas

Belagavi, Oct. 3 -- The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday criticised the Karnataka government for its poor handling of the flood situation in the state, ... Read More


Sajjan Jindal hints at fresh investment in Bengal

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Praising Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for creating an industry-friendly environment in Bengal, JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal on Thursday hinted that they will again make... Read More


TMC set to start 'Bijoya Sammelani' in each block from October 5

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Following the instructions of the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) is set to start "Bijoya Sammelani" in each block from October 5, wit... Read More


Karur stampede: Case filed against TVK official for threatening petitioner

Madurai, Oct. 3 -- A fresh case has been filed at the Madurai Bench of the High Court on Friday against a Tamil Nadu Vijayak Forum (TVK) official for allegedly threatening petitioner Kathiresan, a Mad... Read More


Asansol Div: Train cancellations, diversions announced

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Eastern Railway has announced extensive cancellations, diversions, short-term terminations and delays of train services on the Burdwan-Asansol section of the Asansol Division from O... Read More


Puja crackdown: 12,000 traffic violations, 498 arrests in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- The Kolkata Police has prosecuted over 12,000 motorists for traffic violations and arrested about 498 people for disorderly conduct during the Durga Puja days across the city. Sour... Read More


Malls in city record festive highs with strong Puja footfalls

Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- Durga Puja turned into a blockbuster season for Kolkata's leading malls, with both South City Mall and Acropolis Mall reporting record-breaking footfalls and robust sales growth des... Read More


JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar joins RJD ahead of Bihar polls, Tejashwi Yadav welcomes him

Patna, Oct. 3 -- Ahead of the Assembly polls in Bihar, Janata Dal (United) MLA Sanjeev Kumar joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday. The Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Assembly and RJD le... Read More


Dark wellness: A new genre of fiction traces grim extremes of self-care

India, Oct. 3 -- First there was #ThatGirl, with her eucalyptus-scented mists, Stanley cup full of green juice and massages that doubled as workouts. The aesthetic went viral on social media in 2021 a... Read More