Suvendu Adhikari begins term with small, diverse cabinet in Bengal​

IANS | May 9, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) West Bengal’s new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday took oath of office and secrecy in a grand ceremony at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, heading a tiny yet well-represented cabinet in terms of gender, region, and experience.​

India’s mining sector can add $500 billion to economy by 2047: Report

IANS | May 9, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The mining industry of India has potential to contribute an additional $500 billion to the economy and generate nearly 25 million new jobs by 2047, provided the industry adopts advanced technologies and sustainable mining practices, a report has said.