Darjeeling to Host First Arts and Literature Festival; Over 60 Authors to Participate

Amitava Banerjee, MP, Nov 13, 2026, Darjeeling: Darjeeling is set to host its first major arts and literature festival, with over 60 authors...

Hailstorm Damages Crops Across North Bengal; Nearly 6,000 Hectares of Aman Paddy Affected

MP, Nov 13, 2026, Malda: A sudden hailstorm wreaked havoc in the districts of North Bengal on Wednesday. The hailstorm battered Habibpur blo...

West Bengal Government Plans to Introduce Corn-Based Bags as Alternative to Plastic

MP, Nov 13, 2026, Kolkata: People who regularly use plastic bags while shopping may soon have a new alternative as the state government may ...

Delhi High Court Stays JNU Professor Akoijam's Dismissal, Says Notice and Hearing Were Necessary

PTI, Nov 12, 2026, New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said the JNU administration could not have imposed a "drastic" and "ma...

Biomass Burning, Organic Aerosols Account for 50.8% of Delhi's Pollution Load

PTI, Nov 12, 2026, New Delhi: Biomass burning and secondary organic aerosols emerged as the primary contributors to Delhi's air pollutio...

Nepal and Bhutan's Himalayan Climate Agenda Not Included in Formal COP31 Agenda

PTI, Nov 12, 2026, Antalya: An agenda item on the Himalayas proposed by Nepal, Bhutan and Kyrgyzstan has not been included in the formal lis...

Norwegian Journalist Claims Indian Visa Was Cancelled Shortly Before Scheduled Visit to Congress's Bharat Summit

ANI, Nov 12, 2026, Oslo: Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Indian visa was cancelled at the last minute, moments before s...

UAE: 14 Killed, 30 Injured as Truck Crashes into Vehicles in Fujairah; Indians Among Injured

ANI, Nov 13, 2026, Fujairah: At least 14 people were killed and 30 others injured, including Indian nationals, after a truck lost control an...

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Major Prisoner Exchange as Talks End Without Breakthrough

AP, Nov 12, 2026, Abu Dhabi: Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war, both sides said on Wednesday as two days of ...

Earthshot Prize Ceremony to Be Held in Mumbai on November 17; Prince William to Attend

PTI, Nov 12, 2026, Mumbai: The sixth Earthshot Prize, founded by British royal Prince William to promote innovative climate change solutions...

14 Killed, Six Injured as Microbus Plunges Off Hilly Road in Central Nepal

PTI, Nov 12, 2026, Kathmandu: At least 14 people were killed and six others injured on Thursday when a microbus they were travelling in plun...

Calcutta High Court Questions Abhishek Banerjee's Remarks on Judiciary

PTI, Nov 12, 2026, Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday took exception to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's remarks alle...