India’s Manufacturing Sector Reaches Critical Turning Point as Transformative Policies Boost Global Competitiveness

Kolkata: India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase driven by the adoption of emerging technologies, smart automation, and landmark policy reforms, senior industry leaders noted at the 4th Edition of the Manufacturing Conclave 2025, organised by Assocham in Kolkata. The conclave’s theme — “Powering the Future of Manufacturing: Local Touch, Global Impact” — reflects […]

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Kolkata Hosts Interactive Meet Announcing Nalanda Literature Festival 2025

Kolkata : Dhanu Bihar, in collaboration with the Centre for Indian Classical Dances, IGNCA, Sahitya Akademi, Nalanda University and Nav Nalanda Mahavihara University, hosted an Interactive Workshop-cum-Press Meet at The Bengal Club, Kolkata, to announce the forthcoming Nalanda Literature Festival (NLF) 2025. The event was graced by Chief Guest and Festival Advisor Harshavardhan Neotia, along […]

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Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Announced for West Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI), in exercise of its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, along with the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and relevant provisions of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, has ordered a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in West Bengal. This directive […]

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RSB Retail’s South India Shopping Mall Opens Its 35th Flagship Showroom in Hubbali, Karnataka

Hubbali: South India Shopping Mall, one of the most loved retail fashion destinations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, has expanded its footprint into Karnataka with the grand opening of its 35th flagship showroom in Hubbali. The new store, blending the South’s rich textile legacy with modern fashion sensibilities, stands as a hallmark of tradition, affordability, […]

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Kolkata’s Retail Market Records 48,500 sq ft Leasing in Q2 2025; Main Streets Drive 88% of Activity: Cushman & Wakefield

Kolkata: Cushman & Wakefield, a leading real estate services firm, has released its Q2-2025 Retail Market Beat Report, showing Kolkata’s retail leasing activity reached 48,500 sq ft this quarter—a 30% quarter-on-quarter rise. The leasing was led by fashion (48%) and food & beverage (29%) brands, with main streets such as Theatre Road, Esplanade and Dalhousie […]

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AIFI and BEE Join Hands to Drive Energy-Efficient Technologies in Indian Forging Industry

New Delhi : The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), the apex body representing India’s forging sector, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India. This landmark partnership, formalised under the Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments (ADEETIE) […]

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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Two-Day Pollution Response Workshop and Exercise in Odisha

Kolkata: The Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters (Odisha) successfully conducted a two-day Pollution Response (PR) Workshop and Tabletop Exercise on 15–16 July 2025, aimed at enhancing preparedness, coordination, and synergy among all stakeholders involved in marine pollution response in the state of Odisha. The comprehensive workshop witnessed active participation from key maritime and environmental agencies, […]

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MG Group Unveils TIGRA Luxury Coach and Bold New Brand Identity at Bengaluru Event

Bengaluru: MG Group, one of India’s foremost privately-owned bus and coach manufacturers, today announced a pivotal moment in its journey with the unveiling of its new corporate identity and the launch of TIGRA, a super-premium intercity coach, at its landmark “RE:BORN” event held at The Royal Senate, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. Designed and developed in-house at […]

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Call for Kalighat March on August 9: Abhaya Mancha Hits the Streets Again Demanding Justice in Doctor’s Murder Case

Kolkata: One year after the shocking murder of a young woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, justice remains elusive. Apart from civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, no one else has been arrested in connection with the case. In protest, Abhaya Mancha has announced a major demonstration — the Kalighat Abhiyan — to be […]

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मिर्जापुर में एस एन फ्लैग्स फाउंडेशन द्वारा “वन महोत्सव” का आयोजन — 1000 से अधिक पौधे रोपे गए

मिर्जापुर, उत्तर प्रदेश : पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति जन-जागरूकता बढ़ाने और हरियाली को प्रोत्साहन देने के उद्देश्य से एस एन फ्लैग्स फाउंडेशन ने “वन महोत्सव” के अवसर पर 5 और 6 जुलाई को मिर्जापुर (उ.प्र.) में “एक पेड़ माँ के नाम” शीर्षक से दो दिवसीय वृक्षारोपण अभियान का आयोजन किया। इस अवसर पर 1000 से […]

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