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Dengue and measles outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

10 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal dengue cases exceed 5,000 as hotspots identified

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

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India 8th Pay Commission progress & salary updates

49 clusters · 56 sources · last updated

Latest: 8th Pay Commission discusses salary and pension fitment factors

The 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, continues nationwide consultations regarding salary, allowances, and service conditions. Recent regional sessions in Chennai highlighted demands f

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2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal orders closure of 252 madrassas

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West Bengal industrialization and investment initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal government announces new industrial policies and public programs

The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has initiated a push for industrialization to address unemployment and reduce migrant labor. The administration announced plans to host a ‘business conc

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Uttam Kumar birth centenary commemorations

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal announces Uttam Kumar centenary celebrations and new film centre

India is observing the birth centenary of legendary Bengali cinema actor Uttam Kumar, referred to as the ‘Mahanayak’. Commemorations include tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a four-day programme in West Ben

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Indian state government employee welfare measures

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal introduces new transfer and retirement grants for state employees

Indian state governments have introduced new welfare and financial assistance measures for government employees. In Karnataka, the state government announced a 50 per cent increase in the hardship allowance for police p

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India intelligence and investigation expansion in West बंगाल

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal explores AI for urban infrastructure and civic services

The Indian Union Home Ministry approved the establishment of approximately 40 permanent Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) offices in West Bengal’s border districts adjacent to Bangladesh. This initiative involves acqu

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West Bengal Trinamool Congress legal investigations

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Latest: Abhishek Banerjee granted protection from arrest in three cases by Calcutta High Court

Legal challenges involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee expanded in August 2026. A court in Krishnanagar ordered a police investigation into allegations that Banerjee and 29 others, including local T

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Jadavpur University student unrest

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Jadavpur University clashes prompt condemnation from West Bengal Minister

Tensions have escalated at Jadavpur University in Kolkata following violent clashes between the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and left-leaning student organizations, including the Students’ Federation of Indi

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Kolkata hotel fire and safety inspections

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal plans new industrial policy and investigates major fires

A fatal fire at the Hotel Shikha Inn on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata resulted in nine deaths, including several Bangladeshi citizens. Among the deceased were journalist Debashish Dutta, his wife Afsana Sharmin, their c

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India BHAVYA Rasayan chemical park scheme

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: BHAVYA scheme receives 87 applications for industrial park development

In late July 2026, the Indian Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) programme. With a total outlay of Rs 3,030 crore, the scheme aims to develop three large-scale chemical parks

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West Bengal Annapurna Yojana welfare scheme

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Latest: West Bengal begins Annapurna Yojana fund transfers to 14.5 million women

The West Bengal government introduced the Annapurna Yojana, a welfare scheme replacing the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to provide Rs 3,000 in monthly financial aid to women. Following initial concerns regarding payment delays

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