The Hindu Businessline

Presenting the first state budget of the new BJP government in West Bengal, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday tabled the budget of over 4.38 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27

Twice a day oral drug is priced at 2.15 lakh for two weeks treatment

The amendments to the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010have been notified this June, the Ministry said

It may change it from 35 kg grains per family to a per capital of 7 kg a month as part of restructuring

NLC Indias strategic role in power generation and mineral development has prompted Tamil Nadu to seek reconsideration of the Centres proposed disinvestment move.

The move is aimed at improving traceability and curbing counterfeit drugs

Under the current law, AAY households, designated as the poorest of the poor receive a flat 35 kg per family per month, regardless of household size

Work on all under-construction commercial projects suspended till July 31, comprehensive audit of such projects ordered

The Centres flagship rooftop solar initiative is proving effective in reducing household electricity costs

The appointments are aimed at strengthening power utilities and improving operational efficiency across generation, transmission and distribution networks

12 to 15 people still trapped under debris, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Industry representatives raised concerns over skilled talent migration to other states and urged Tamil Nadu to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, focusing on semiconductors, electronics and biopharma while improving single-window clearances and regulatory predictability

Under the revised model, private operators will supply buses and manage operations, including drivers and maintenance, while state transport undertakings retain conductors

Of those killed, eight were women from Odisha and two were from Assam

Speaking at an Assocham event, he stressed competitive industrial incentives and announced a West Bengal Investment Promotion Framework to boost growth, investment and jobs through a cluster-based approach along industrial corridors

The latest supply request comes against the backdrop of US trade talks and tariffs

Congress says the renaming gesture demonstrates Hyderabads growing role in the partnership of the two countries

Ramanathans tenure was to run till January 2027

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said its emergency machinery is operating at full capacity with 7,000 employees deployed at variouslocations

405 crore project expected to produce up to 2 tonnes of gold annually

The accused allegedly used shell firms to generate bogus invoices for brass and copper scrap without actual goods movement, fraudulently claiming ITC

With nearly 4.2 lakh births annually in government hospitals, the initiative covers a significant section of newborns in the state

The regulator said the tax cut lowers solar and renewable energy equipment costs, creating savings that must be passed on to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and consumers

Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad have reported the highest number of cases this month

The collaboration will focus on solar, wind, hybrid power and energy storage solutions, including battery and pumped storage systems, strengthening Indias clean energy transition

IMD placed most places of Delhi under a red alert, indicating the possibility of severe weather conditions

The bioeconomy is an economic model which, instead of relying on fossil-based fuel, uses renewable biological resources such as crops, forests, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, energy, materials and services

All victims are women, including seven from Odisha and two from Assam, says government.

Seven injured in the fire; investigation into the accident to cover possible lapses in building standards

In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, Hazare said the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026, would lunt the edge of the RTI Act and keep people away from information.

New rules introduce stricter disclosure norms, spending thresholds and donor transparency requirements

Even as India bets on E100, the next phase will depend on whether motorists will see enough savings

The probe centres on allegations that CMRL paid Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic without receiving services and extended loans through another firm linked to its managing director

Alongside the Shigella situation, Kerala continues to closely monitor and contain Nipah virus transmission, with no evidence of further spread beyond the confirmed case in Kozhikode.

The fire broke out in the Aliganj area

The UNCTAD report stated that ship recycling in India increased to 2.99 million gross tonnes (GT) in 2025, a nearly 60% rise from 1.86 million GT in 2024

Reacting sharply to the oppositions charge that the present government was acting as the NDAs B-team, Keerthana said several marquee projects had moved to BJP-ruled states during the previous governments tenure

The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana

The initiative is part of a broader temple development push, including plans to build 5,000 Srivani Bhajan Mandirs with TTD support, increased funding for temple rituals, and blockchain-based digitalisation of temple lands

BSH expects Keralas refrigerator market to grow significantly during the festive period and plans to double its market share by 2030 through new launches and retail expansion

The proposed districts -- Kolkata, Basirhat, Sundarban, Jangipur and Arambagh -- are being created for administrative convenience and security-related requirements, says the State Finance Minister

The Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act was enacted by the Centre in 1976 to prevent concentration of urban land in the hands of a few and to promote equitable distribution of land in urban areas

The move narrows the gap between the DA received by state government employees and their central government counterparts by 22 percentage points

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced the allocation while presenting the 2026-27 budget in the Assembly, describing the scheme as a major component of the government's welfare agenda

Coastal communities raise concerns over proposed participation of private players in rare earth extraction

62 others under treatment in hospitals; 3-member panel to submit interim report on incident in 24 hours

The scheme continues without major changes under its new title, the Minister said

About 7 lakh officials, including police teams, observers and examination staff, were mobilised in 37 days across India to conduct this examination: NTA

Yoga Day participation surges, highlighting a shift towards community wellness

Nearly every few weeks the Navy has received a new capability, while 45 major naval platforms are currently under construction