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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in north Bengal, warns of possible landslides, flash floods

Northern West Bengal districts will receive heavy rainfall over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for landslides and flash floods in affected areas. Extremely heavy rain is forecast for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. Other sub-Himalayan districts will experience very heavy rainfall while south Bengal also sees…

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 18, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold rate today: Gold prices remained a key focus for consumers on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association provided indicative rates for various gold and silver purities.

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How Kites and Eagles Have Mastered Urban India's Shifting Food Chain Without Human Help

The thermal highway above hot concreteBlack kites (Milvus migrans) are among the most studied urban raptors on the planet, and India holds some of their densest city populations. A 2014 study published in PLOS ONE by researchers including Julien Martin found that black kites in cities exploit the same thermals…

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Black armbands mark protest over restricted access to Bankra mosque near Kolkata airport

People wore black armbands protesting mosque access denial at Kolkata airport. Security was heavily deployed near the Bankra mosque following a protest call. The mosque's location within the airport zone sparked significant backlash and concern. Officials cited security and runway expansion as reasons for restrictions. The mosque committee was urged…

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Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the day. Hyderabad's forecast shows a gradual temperature increase over the coming week. Pune and Kolkata will experience their own distinct city-specific weather patterns. Chennai and Ahmedabad…

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Suvendu Adhikari joins Rath Yatra in Kolkata amid heavy rain

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari celebrated Rath Yatra in Kolkata. He joined ISKCON devotees and pulled the chariot ropes at Albert Road. The Chief Minister expressed pride in participating in this significant religious festival. He also mentioned the state government's collaboration with ISKCON on various programs. Rath Yatra celebrations…

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The Story Behind India's Most Iconic Dishes And How They Got Their Names

India's food is more than a feast for the senses. It is a collection of stories passed down through generations. While most people know how these dishes taste, very few know why they carry the names they do. Some were named after kings, some after the places where they were…

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Petrol, diesel prices today, July 16: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata amid tax hike

Petrol, Diesel price today, 24 July 2026: Check the latest city-wise petrol and diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities. Retail fuel prices remained unchanged as state-run Oil Marketing Companies continued to hold rates steady despite elevated global crude oil prices. Meanwhile, the Centre's revised windfall…

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India-UK FTA: Kolkata flags off first jewellery export consignment to UK under CETA

Kolkata dispatched its first jewellery export to the United Kingdom under the India-UK CETA. This marks the city's entry into the first nationwide shipment following the pact's implementation. Indian gem and jewellery exporters now have zero-duty access to the UK market. This agreement is expected to significantly boost India's jewellery…

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‘I root for underdogs’: football fans who don’t support their home country

Not everyone supports the country where they were born or grew up. Sometimes fans are won over by a player, place, population or style of play

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HC: Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction suggests shifting its Martyrs' day rally to road near Birla Planetarium

The Trinamool Congress faction proposed alternative sites for their July 21 rally. They suggested Birla Planetarium or Metro channel as new locations. The court questioned why another rally could not be permitted nearby. The police are open to granting permission at a different venue. The hearing was adjourned for the…

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Congress invites Mamata Banerjee to July 21 event in Kolkata, asks her to admit quitting party was 'mistake'

West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar on Tuesday invited TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to the party’s July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme, while asking her to admit that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a “mistake”.

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Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

BARUIPUR — On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India.

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Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

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Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin set to return to Kolkata after nearly 20 years

Taslima Nasrin will attend an anti-fundamentalism event in Kolkata next month. She was forced to leave the city in 2007 after protests over her writings. The BJP government views her return as a reversal of past capitulation. This event signifies a new political backdrop for the author's visit. Organizers celebrate…

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‘Where do we go?’: Jadavpur’s railway hawkers live in fear of the next bulldozer

“Where do we go?” asks Saraswati Naiya, who has spent the last 35 years selling fritters from a small stall on Jadavpur’s railway platform for 35 years. She stares at the empty space where around 40 “illegal” establishments once stood before they were demolished on June 7. More than 300…

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8th Pay Commission HRA calculator: Can HRA go up to Rs 1,93,000/month? HRA estimates for Level 14-18 employees at 2.0, 2.1, 2.28, 2.57 fitment factors

8th pay commission calculator: The 8th Pay Commission has concluded its Kolkata meetings and extended the employee data submission deadline. Central government employees anticipate salary and allowance increments as the commission prepares its recommendations. House Rent Allowance is a key component which is expected to be revised significantly. Senior government…

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Gold rate today (July 14, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold prices saw a slight decrease on July 14, 2026, across major Indian cities. Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers reported marginally lower 22k gold rates.

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Gold rate today (July 13, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold prices saw a decline across major jewellery brands today. This offers some relief to buyers planning purchases of gold jewellery. Rates varied slightly across leading jewellers like Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association also reported indicative retail selling rates. These rates reflect a…

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Indian Men's Scalp Health Crisis: Dandruff, Hairfall, and What Pollution Is Doing to Your Sebum

The Scalp Is an Organ, and Indian Men Are Ignoring ItA 2021 study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology found that androgenetic alopecia affects roughly 58% of Indian men by their mid-forties, a figure that has been climbing steadily across urban populations. But hairfall is the…

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5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

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8th Pay Commission salary hike: How HRA can increase for Level 1-10 employees at 2.0, 2.1, 2.28, 2.57 fitment factors

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Employee bodies are demanding higher house rent allowance percentages for central government staff. The 8th Pay Commission's meeting in Kolkata will conclude today. HRA is a significant salary component, directly linked to basic pay revisions. Calculations show potential HRA increases with different fitment factors. These…

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 10, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold prices saw an increase today across major Indian jewellery brands. Tanishq's 22k gold jewellery is priced at Rs 13,320 per gram. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas also show similar rates. IBJA's indicative rates for gold and silver were released for July 9. The 24k gold price…

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Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October; expands Premium Economy to 6 Indian cities

Emirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's double-decker service to a third Indian city. Premium Economy will also become available on six Indian destinations by month's end. The airline cites strong demand as a reason for these network enhancements.…

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Who is Sushmita Dev? Miranda House graduate’s political journey from Congress to TMC and now as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were formally inducted. Dev previously served the Congress and led its women's wing. She later joined TMC and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Their move follows…

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