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A Kolkata woman won an income-tax appeal after proving her husband alone funded a jointly purchased property that was valued 14.2 lakh higher by the stamp authority. ITAT Kolkata deleted the 7.09 lakh tax addition made in her hands under Section 56(2)(vii)(b).
CIL output dips 5.7 pc in August
Kolkata, Sep 1: State-run Coal India Ltds production declined 5.7 per cent to 47.5 million tonnes in August as against 50.4 million tonnes in the year-ago month, according to provisional data released by the company on Tuesday. The miners offtake rose 5.5 per cent to 60.6 million tonnes in the last month as compared to []
Probe committee on JU clashes reconstituted, additional judge added
Kolkata, Sep 2 (IANS) Jadavpur University (JU) had announced a reconstituted probe committee to investigate the untoward incident within the university campus on August 19 and 20 following clashes between the CPI-Ms students wing, Students Federation of India (SFI) and the BJPs student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). A second former judge, besides the []
Prominent Janmashtami event in Kolkatas Port area turns Hindu-only after six decades
If MP faces egg-pelting, what happens to others in rival parties: HC on harassment faced by Mahua
Kolkata, Howrah civic polls to be completed by Dec 7: SEC
The Clock India Has Not Built Yet
TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY In 1999, during the Kargil conflict, India asked the United States for GPS data over the heights and was turned down. That refusal is the founding document of India's own satellite navigation programme. NavIC exists because somebody in Washington decided Indian soldiers did not need to know where they were standing. Twenty-seven years on, the government has made Indian time legally binding. On 27 August, the Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, as G.S.R. 761(E). Indian Standard Time becomes the only lawful reference for civil, commercial and legal purposes. For telecommunications, financial services, energy and data centres, the rules also name the sources time may be drawn from. GPS is not one of them. Four weeks earlier, the same government had told Parliament that NavIC could no longer fix a position on its own. A mandate arrives before the machinery Rule 7 is the widest clause. No entity may use, display or record any time reference other than IST, for any purpose. Storing timestamps in Coordinated Universal Time is ordinary practice in server logs worldwide. Whether the rule reaches that, or only the time an organisation holds out as official, the text does not say. MediaNama, which reported the rules first, has asked the department and has no answer yet. Rule 6(4) then makes accuracy the responsibility of whoever uses the signal rather than whoever supplies it, and Rule 6(5) requires that user to monitor deviation, log it, and prove traceability to the national standard. A stock exchange does this already. A cooperative bank or a regional internet provider in Srinagar does not. Rule 9(6) extends redundancy obligations to defence, power grids, telecommunications, banking and data centres, then adds enterprises and an open-ended etcetera. That is a scope with no visible edge. The rules take effect 180 days after gazette publication, placing commencement in early 2027. The constellation that cannot navigate On 29 July, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Space Dr Jitendra Singh told the House that only three NavIC satellites still deliver positioning, navigation and timing service. Four are needed for a fix. His wording was careful. NavIC cannot provide standalone positioning, he said, but its timing service is functional. The distinction is real. Positioning needs a fourth satellite to solve for the error inside the receiver's own clock. Timing is a lighter demand. The difficulty is the sentence after it. Users face no operational vulnerability, the reply said, because Indian receivers work in a multi-constellation environment combining NavIC with GPS, Galileo and GLONASS. The armed forces do the same. One arm of the government defends the condition of NavIC by pointing at GPS. Another arm, four weeks later, writes GPS out of the authorised list for the sectors where failure hurts most. The rest of the picture is thin. IRNSS-1B went up in 2014 and has outlived its ten-year design life. NVS-02 was stranded in transfer orbit in January 2025 after a valve failure. NVS-03 sits ready at Sriharikota with a launch expected in early September, and two more are to follow without a date. Why a clock is a target Between November 2023 and February 2025, airlines reported 465 GPS interference and spoofing incidents in Indian airspace, a figure the Civil Aviation Ministry has confirmed in Parliament. Most were in the Amritsar and Jammu corridors. Readers here will not need that geography explained. The problem has since moved inland. Spoofing was reported around Indira Gandhi International Airport late last year, with interference logged at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. The DGCA now wants pilots and controllers to report a GNSS anomaly within ten minutes. Timing sits underneath much more than aviation. Mobile networks hand a call from one tower to the next on the assumption that both agree about the microsecond. Power grids compare phase measurements across state boundaries. Every log a forensic investigation depends on is a claim about when something happened. That is why time is worth attacking. An adversary who shifts your clock steals nothing. He corrupts the record that any later inquiry will read. Which is also the strongest argument for the new rules. GPS is a foreign military signal, it was withheld from India once, and it is being interfered with along the western border now. Two routes to the same room The objection is not to the direction. It is to the order of operations. Rule 8(2) obliges the Director, Legal Metrology to publish the addresses and access protocols of every authorised timing service. No such list is public. Engineers were asking for exactly this in 2022, when CERT-In first told organisations to synchronise their clocks with NIC or NPL servers. Publication is now a legal duty and still has not happened. Capacity is no clearer. Answering an RTI filed by MediaNama in December 2022, CSIR-NPL said it ran 20 NTP servers, all of them at one location in Delhi. NIC declined to give a count, citing security. Those figures are nearly four years old, and nothing public has replaced them. Then there is the part that is easy to miss. NavIC does not keep independent time. Published metrology work on the IRNSS Network Timing Facility describes its time scales as linked to UTC(NPLI), the realisation of universal time maintained at CSIR-NPL in Delhi. For a bank in Jammu, NavIC and the national time servers are not two independent sources of truth. They are two routes to the same laboratory. The rules also decline to say how accurate is accurate enough. Rule 2(a) defines accuracy as conformity to IST without a millisecond or microsecond figure anywhere in eight pages, and Rule 10 provides for audits against a standard the text never states. Rule 11 says a breach is punishable under the Act without naming a section or an amount, and Rule 8(5) lets the Director charge a fee for legally mandated time. Bottom Line Sovereign time is the right objective. A country that refused a navigation signal during a war should not run its banks and its grid on a foreign military system it cannot audit or repair. But a mandate is not a capability, and withdrawing the fallback before the primary is ready produces exposure with better paperwork. Three things ought to be public before these rules bite. The authorised source list Rule 8(2) already requires. The current number and physical distribution of NTP and PTP servers at NPL and NIC. And an answer to a question nobody in government has yet been asked: what happens to Indian time if the Delhi facility goes dark? (The author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Sugar stock limit halved from Sept 15
The government has reduced the sugar dealer stock limit to two thousand quintals. This measure aims to ensure adequate availability and stable prices during the festive season. Hoarding and speculative trading will be further curbed by this new regulation. An exemption has been granted to Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas. This reduction will facilitate orderly movement of sugar through the supply chain.
Relief for some, despair for most as kin seek answers
Chief minister visits Presidency Jail after Aftab Ansari cell bust
CM: Criticise me, party, not country or religious belief
Centre, state to assess eco risks of Hills, says Suvendu
Traveller confidence takes a hit ahead of festive season
CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews impact of health schemes
Suvendu flags realty fraud at consumer protection event
3-day workshop for inclusive education
Thief snatches gold chain from 75-yr-old Bansdroni woman, flees
4,000 dengue cases in state so far against 7,600 last yr, 1 death: CM
Govt begins fines for littering & plastic ban violations
Uttam Kumar centenary celebrations to target veterans and GenZ alike
Students, NGOs from Kolkata mobilise aid for flood victims
20 of 31 flyer experience parameters improve at city airport, shows survey
City logs 94 mm rain, highest 24-hour spell this monsoon
Waterlogging, traffic snarls make city sweat
NT puja, banned for 2 years, returns to life
Pumping stn work on course, Amherst St relief likely by Sept
Millions in Kolkata, Mumbai at immediate risk of losing homes to rising seas: UN
Millions in Kolkata Mumbai at immediate risk of losing homes to rising seas UN
Protesters smear saffron paint on newspaper office gates
Raju Naskar re-arrested for extortion, property seizure
FIR against Cong workers for rally clash
Woman molested inside moving auto on Hazra-Kidderpore route
Restrict wall graffiti to designated areas, appeals VC
Abhishek questioned by cops for 5.5 hrs over billboard showdown at Camac St office
JU erases Maoist graffito by students
The terminal is capable of handling all types of dry bulk/break bulk cargo as well as all types of containers
PILs being used as weapon: HC questions intent behind plea against Mamata
Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) Jadavpur University (JU) clarified on Tuesday that there is currently no elected students union body functioning in any of the three wings of the university. The clarification came in response to an RTI application filed by a member of the National Students Front. JU is supposed to have three separate students []
StarManch Introduces a First-of-Its-Kind In-Car Karaoke Experience
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 1: StarManch, an Indian homegrown karaoke and social music platform, has entered the connected-mobility space through its integration with the newly launched MG Hector Tomahawk. The development takes StarManch beyond smartphones and introduces a first-of-its-kind interactive karaoke experience within the vehicle's entertainment ecosystem.
3,829 women reported missing in Tripura in three years: CM
ZSI scientists discover new deep-sea skate species in Arabian Sea
Saffron-clad men protest outside Anandabazar Patrika office in Kolkata
Protest comes days after Anandabazar Patrika used the phrase saffron hooliganism in a report on Jadavpur University clashes, with FIRs registered against members of its editorial team
After crude, Bengal clears manganese exploration survey in Jhargram
Tripura registers 6 FIRs against Manik Sarkar over protest remarks
Millions In Kolkata, Mumbai Risk Losing Homes Due To Rising Sea Levels: UN
The report, released Monday, said that sea level rise is already damaging urban infrastructure, water systems, transport networks, energy grids, buildings and groundwater resources.
UN warns Kolkata, Mumbai face immediate home loss risk from rising seas
UN warns Kolkata Mumbai face immediate home loss risk from rising seas
Messi's Retirement: Kolkata's Footballing Heart Feels the Loss
Kolkata, a city with a deep passion for football, is grappling with Lionel Messi's international retirement. The article explores the city's unique and enduring connection to the Argentine superstar, from his memorable 2011 visit to the emotional fan reactions to his retirement, including a controversial 2023 event.
Tragic Death of Mamata Banerjees Niece in Rampurhat Raises Concerns
Kolkata, September 1: The niece of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly took her own life on Tuesday. Police confirmed that Brishti Mukhopadhyay, daughter of Mamatas cousin Nihar Mukhopadhyay, was found hanging at her home in Rampurhat, Birbhum district. Authorities discovered Brishtis body on the second floor of her residence in the Kusumba ... Read more Tragic Death of Mamata Banerjees Niece in Rampurhat Raises Concerns
Mamata Banerjee's niece found dead at Birbhum house; cops suspect suicide
Bristi Mukherjee, niece of Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her Birbhum home. The 28-year-old was discovered hanging in her room on Tuesday afternoon. Police are treating the death as a suicide and have sent the body for post-mortem. Mukherjee was reportedly undergoing divorce proceedings and had suffered from depression. Further inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding her passing.
West Bengal Implements Fines for Spitting, Littering, and Public Urination in Urban Areas
Kolkata, September 1: West Bengal has initiated a system of financial penalties for individuals in urban areas who spit, litter, or urinate in public spaces. This new regulation took effect on Tuesday morning at 6 AM. Municipal and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul has previously stated that extensive awareness campaigns have already been conducted in ... Read more West Bengal Implements Fines for Spitting, Littering, and Public Urination in Urban Areas
India name 26-member squad for Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies
Indian men's football team head coach Khalid Jamil on Monday named a 26-member squad for next month's FIFA international window, with the Blue Tigers set to face Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in high-profile friendlies. India will take on Panama on September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata to face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6. All three opponents featured at the FIFA World Cup earlier this year, providing India with a stern test against higher-ranked opposition as Jamil looks to assess his squad ahead of the team's upcoming assignments. The national camp will begin in Bengaluru on September 14, with the team scheduled to travel to Kolkata on September 28 following the Panama game. The three-match series will be a major test for Jamil's young side, particularly against Brazil and Uruguay, two of the most decorated teams in international football. India's squad: Goalkeepers:
Kolkata waterlogged after overnight rain, traffic hit across city (Lead)
Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) Several parts of Kolkata were waterlogged on Tuesday morning following incessant overnight rain, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to office-goers, school and college students, and other commuters. Slow traffic movement was reported from several parts of the city as rainwater accumulated on roads and in low-lying areas. Rainfall was heavier in []
Meet Alexandra Taylor, The British Actor Who Speaks Bengali And Is Now A Bigg Boss Bangla Contestant
The actor, who owns a house in Kolkata, has also been part of Bengali films
Sugar dealers stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15
The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoarding and ensure market supply. Dealers can now hold sugar for a maximum of thirty days from receipt. The revised limit will remain in effect until November 30, 2026. Kolkata retains a higher 4,000-quintal limit due to regional supply needs.
Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,693 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 14,385 per gram for 22 carat gold and 11,770 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns.
Normal life disrupted as heavy rain lashes Kolkata, south Bengal
The intensity of rain increased as the day progressed, triggering widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas, slowing vehicular movement and causing traffic snarls across major thoroughfares
DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Kolkata, south Bengal hit by heavy rain; waterlogging disrupts traffic
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Millions in Kolkata and Mumbai, Warns UN Report
Mumbai, September 1: A recent report by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that rising sea levels could severely impact millions living in Kolkata and Mumbai. The report, released on Monday, highlights the serious consequences of global warming, which causes glaciers and ice sheets to melt and oceans to warm. This phenomenon threatens not only ... Read more Rising Sea Levels Threaten Millions in Kolkata and Mumbai, Warns UN Report
Ringside View | Lionel Messi, You Emptied Our Emotions And Emptied Our Pockets
Lionel Messi was first named permanent captain of Argentina on September 2, 2011, during a friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata, marking a historic moment for Indian football fans.
Sea level rise could affect millions in Kolkata, Mumbai: UN
United Nations: Kolkata and Mumbai could be severely ravaged by rising sea levels affecting millions of people, a report by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns. The report released on Monday is studded with red flags about the impacts of sea-level rise caused by global warming, which melts glaciers and ice sheets and warms the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Wife escaped income tax notice as she proved in ITAT that her husband entirely paid for their joint property which was sold for Rs 14 lakh less price than market value. Read the article to know why the wife won the case in ITAT Kolkata.
Major Cyber Crime Racket Uncovered in West Bengal, Seven Arrested
Kolkata, September 1: The police in West Bengals Bankura district announced on Monday the dismantling of a significant cyber fraud racket operating from the densely forested Ranibandh area. District Superintendent of Police V.G. Satish informed the media that seven individuals have been arrested in connection with this racket. Initial investigations revealed that the total amount ... Read more Major Cyber Crime Racket Uncovered in West Bengal, Seven Arrested
Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Government of Targeting Opposition Under the Guise of Fire Audits
Kolkata, September 1: Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress and MP, has launched a strong critique against the BJP government. He alleges that the government is misusing state machinery to target opposition parties. In a social media post, Banerjee stated, The BJP government was not satisfied with illegally removing our partys ... Read more Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Government of Targeting Opposition Under the Guise of Fire Audits
Under-19 Team Selection: Sourav Ganguly Presents Special Gift to Abhipray Biswas
Kolkata, September 1: Abhipray Biswas from West Bengal has been selected for Indias Under-19 cricket team. On Monday, the wicketkeeper-batsman arrived at Eden Gardens Stadium with his mother, where Sourav Ganguly, president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), extended his best wishes. Ganguly also presented him with two cricket bats on behalf of the ... Read more Under-19 Team Selection: Sourav Ganguly Presents Special Gift to Abhipray Biswas
West Bengal STF Launches Investigation into Mobile Phone Discovery in Aftab Ansaris Jail Cell
Kolkata, September 1: The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police has taken over the investigation into the discovery of mobile phones and other internet devices in the jail cell of Aftab Ansari, the mastermind behind the American Center attack. According to reports, Aftab Ansari is incarcerated in cell number 14 of ward 1/22 at ... Read more West Bengal STF Launches Investigation into Mobile Phone Discovery in Aftab Ansaris Jail Cell
JU students on reclaim mission mix nationalism with resistance
Darjeeling cops reach out to Tripura Police to reunite trafficking victims with kin
The battle within the BJP in Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari who promised to dismantle Mamata Banerjees political system, is consolidating power by absorbing the very same system and networks
6 days on, kin of tourists missing in Nepal start confronting reality
Kolkata Police, Fire Department officials visit Abhishek Banerjees office
Monk steals 9.5 lakh from maths, held
Cricketers bail: HC no to urgent hearing
Govt tightens screws on littering, open defecation
Kolkata Police alert against traffic fine scam
Dad, 2 others held for minors marriage
Cops trace Delhi boy and Uttar Pradesh girl
Jadavpur University students repaint whitewashed graffiti, call it a reclaiming of campus walls
Graffiti quoting Urdu couplets and Ho Chi Minh were also repainted on the walls inside the university campus.
Cops Make Cut In Median To Ease VIP Rd-Chinar Park Jam
Anyone is free to use Karl Marx quote in graffiti: Dilip Ghosh
State higher education department glare on Jadavpur University graffiti with foreign links
HC focuses on transformative justice, commutes death to life
Calcutta High Court rules bail conditions cant be punitive, grants relief to accused
Binpur boy, adopted by cops for 2 years, to train as doctor at MCH
NRS inquiry backs appendicitis diagnosis
Bengal Police job applicants protest in Kolkata, demand results
Revive Behala airport, Bengal CM urges civil aviation minister
Class 9 students arrested for morphing photos & videos of classmates
Venice fest to screen Anuparna Roys film on doubly displaced Bangla couple
