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India Entertainment & Culture 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Sharan Apparao Finds Kolkata’s Durga Puja Pandals a Lesson in Collaboration and Generosity

Gallerist Sharan Apparao’s tour of some of Kolkata’s most admired Durga Puja pandals has highlighted the festival’s evolving cultural vocabulary, where craftsmanship, curation and collective effort converge. She described this year’s displays as a masterclass in collaboration and generosity, underscoring how the city’s marquee celebration continues to expand beyond ritual into a major public art form.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM IST

Sonagachi Marks Durga Puja With Calls for Dignity, Not Charity

Kolkata’s Sonagachi, widely regarded as India’s largest red-light district, has inaugurated its annual Durga Puja amid a renewed appeal from sex workers for dignity, social acceptance and equal citizenship. The celebration, now drawing greater participation from public representatives and local residents, remains for many in the community both a cultural assertion and a political statement.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences07 Oct 2026, 10:17 PM IST

Unsafe Arecanuts Seized in Kolar as Food Safety Officers Launch Legal Action

Food Safety and Drug Administration officers in Kolar intercepted a vehicle carrying an arecanut consignment that had originated in Assam and moved via Kolkata before being routed to multiple destinations across southern India. Officials said the shipment was found unsafe, prompting seizure and the initiation of legal proceedings under food safety regulations.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Launches 'Satyagraha' Platform as Opposition Escalates Fight Against Electoral Roll Drive

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a digital platform called 'Satyagraha' as the Opposition intensified its campaign against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, framing the exercise as a threat to democratic participation. The move comes amid a sharper political offensive by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who demanded the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers as illegitimate occupants of office.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM IST

India Cuts Sugar Dealers’ Stock Limit to 1,000 Quintals from October 15

The government has sharply tightened sugar inventory rules, reducing the stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals from October 15 and capping holdings at 15 days of supply. The revised framework also introduces region-specific limits for Kolkata and Assam, signalling a more targeted approach to managing distribution and price stability.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:33 AM IST)

NITI Aayog, West Bengal Government and UNDP Host National Workshop in Kolkata on SDG Budgeting

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the West Bengal government and the United Nations Development Programme, convened a national workshop in Kolkata under the State Support Mission to advance budgeting for the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting brought together policy officials and development partners to examine how public finance systems can better track, align and accelerate SDG outcomes. The workshop underscores a growing push to make development spending more measurable, targeted and accountable at the state level.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (03:04 AM IST)

India cuts sugar dealer stock limit to 1,000 quintals from October 15

The government has sharply tightened sugar holding norms for dealers, reducing the stock limit to 1,000 quintals and capping permissible inventory at 15 days from October 15. The revised framework also introduces region-specific limits for Kolkata and Assam, signalling a more targeted approach to market management and supply discipline.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (12:19 PM IST)

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as Book Nears $1 Billion

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, with a goal of doubling business in trade finance and payments as its client book approaches $1 billion. The move underscores the growing pull of Gujarat’s international financial hub for multinational firms seeking treasury, cross-border and capital-markets efficiencies.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:58 AM IST)

Naidu Seeks IIT-IIM Tie-Ups to Make Training Continuous for Andhra Employees

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked officials to explore partnerships with the Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management to provide structured, continuous training for state government employees. Framing the move as a governance reform, he said employee skill development should be treated as an ongoing process, similar to the training pipeline for IAS officers.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (07:19 PM IST)

Ola Electric Board Approves Up to Rs 1,000 Crore Rights Issue, Names New Compliance Officer

Ola Electric Mobility’s board has approved a rights issue of partly paid-up shares to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s capital structure. The company also appointed a new compliance officer, underscoring a broader push to tighten governance as it navigates a demanding market environment.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:52 AM IST)

Kolkata Prepares to Host Global Energy Dialogue Through India Energy Week 2027

India is positioning Kolkata as a major venue for international energy diplomacy with the planned staging of India Energy Week 2027. The event is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders and technology stakeholders at a time when the country is balancing energy security, industrial growth and the transition toward cleaner fuels.

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New Delhi(5)India(5)Assam(3)Government of India(2)Election Commission of India(2)West Bengal Government(1)