Centre doubles down on expanding credit availability in West Bengal

IANS | June 9, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) In a bid to help West Bengal contribute to India's growth journey in industrial development, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities and employment generation, the government will hold roundtable meetings in all regions, with public sector banks (PSBs), leading industry bodies and MSME associations to expand credit availability.

Former Trinamool MLA arrested on charges of extortion, corruption

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:54 AM

Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) Former two-term Trinamool Congress MLA from Rajarhat-Newtown Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal and also the former chairman of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation in the same district, Sabyasachi Dutta, was arrested early Tuesday morning.

Major Bhargav Kalita gets Shaurya Chakra for gallantry in counter-terrorism operations

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:19 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Major Bhargav Kalita of the Kumaon Regiment (50th Battalion), the Rashtriya Rifles, has been awarded the Shaurya Chakra, one of India’s highest peacetime gallantry awards, in recognition of his exceptional courage, exemplary leadership, and outstanding operational achievements in counter-terrorism operations.