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Dengue and measles outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

25 clusters · 64 sources · last updated

Latest: Dengue infections rise in Bangladesh and the Philippines

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

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [IN] [BT]

India 8th Pay Commission progress & salary updates

62 clusters · 65 sources · last updated

Latest: India's 8th Central Pay Commission reviews salary and allowance demands

The 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is advancing its consultation phase to revise salary structures for central government employees and pensioners. Following meetings in Bengaluru (

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [IN] [PK]

Political commentary by West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticizes Rahul Gandhi and raises security concerns

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has issued several political and social critiques. Initially, Ghosh commented on India’s victory over Pakistan in the 2026 Asian Games men’s cricket final, suggesting Pakistan has undermi

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [IN]

Kolkata Durga Puja festival stampede

3 clusters · 209 sources · last updated

Latest: Kolkata deploys emergency medical teams after fatal Durga Puja stampede

A fatal stampede occurred on October 17 at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata. Triggered by heavy rainfall and a commotion following an announcement, the incident resulted in at least 19 deaths,

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [IN]

West Bengal CPI(M) book stall disputes

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Kolkata book stall demolition attempt halted by protesters

A legal and physical dispute has emerged regarding the establishment of Communist Party of India (Marxist) book stalls in West Bengal during the Durga Puja festival. The Calcutta High Court initially stayed an order tha

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [IN]

India onion price stabilization and supply challenges

11 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: India addresses onion price volatility through incentives and production efforts

To combat surging onion prices caused by supply chain disruptions and weather-related crop impacts in Maharashtra, the Indian government initiated a market stabilization strategy. This began with the deployment of the ‘K

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BD] [IN]

South Asian regional social and administrative updates

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Regional updates: West Bengal health expansion and South Asian news

Regional developments in South Asia involve various social, environmental, and administrative updates in India and Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, air quality in Dhaka reached unhealthy levels, ranked as the second most poll

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [IN]

Kolkata road infrastructure and safety updates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal removes colorful road paint after motorcycle accidents

Kolkata has undergone various changes to its road infrastructure and visual aesthetics. Initially, the Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass transitioned to a yellow, black, and white color scheme for dividers and barricades

[QUIET] [CRIME] [IN]

Calcutta High Court security and discipline directives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Calcutta High Court orders metal detectors at district courts

The Calcutta High Court has issued several directives aimed at enhancing security and order within West Bengal institutions. Initially, the court ordered the West Bengal government to implement proactive measures to ensu

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India completes friendly series against Panama, Brazil, and|

21 clusters · 245 sources · last updated

Latest: India national football team completes friendly series against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay

India concluded its international football friendly series against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay, finishing with a 6-1 defeat against Uruguay on October 6 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The match, wh

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [IN]

West Bengal 2026 Durga Puja celebrations

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Eden Gardens to host massive Mahalaya cultural event in Kolkata

The West Bengal government is organizing large-scale cultural initiatives to elevate the 2026 Durga Puja celebrations to an international level. Initial plans focused on a massive drone display over Kolkata, involving 3,

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West Bengal Seva Setu Abhiyan welfare camps

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Seva Setu camps provide welfare benefits to citizens in Madhya Pradesh

On October 2, the West Bengal government launched the ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ welfare assistance camps to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti. The initiative established a single-window system to help citizens access approximately

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [IN]

West Bengal government employee compensation updates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal increases pay for school education contractual employees

The West Bengal government has implemented several financial measures for state employees and contractual staff. In late September, the State Finance Department announced that October salaries and pensions, including enh

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