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Parliament clears landmark data protection amendment after marathon debate
The bill tightens consent rules for apps and creates a fast-track grievance window for citizens.
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National
Monsoon retreat delayed: IMD issues heavy rain alert for eastern states
Coastal districts asked to stay on alert as a low-pressure system builds over the Bay of Bengal.
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National
Railways to roll out 120 new Vande Bharat sleeper rakes by next year
The ministry says the first eastern corridor routes will connect Kolkata with Delhi and Mumbai.
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International
Global climate summit ends with historic pledge on methane cuts
More than 140 nations sign on to a binding framework with annual progress reviews.
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International
Asian markets rally as central banks signal a pause on rate hikes
Tokyo, Seoul and Mumbai indices post their strongest week in eight months.
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International
New deep-space telescope sends back first images of distant exoplanet atmospheres
Scientists say the data could reveal water vapour signatures within months.
Debashis Pal
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State
State announces free Wi-Fi zones across 500 rural panchayats
The first phase targets schools, health centres and gram panchayat offices before Durga Puja.
Ananya Sen
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State
Kolkata metro's Purple Line extension opens for trial runs
Commuters from Joka to Esplanade could save up to 40 minutes once services begin.
Ananya Sen
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State
Ganga erosion: Rs 800-crore embankment plan approved for Murshidabad and Malda
Residents of riverside villages say the project is long overdue.
Rafiq Mondal
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District
Murshidabad silk weavers find new buyers through online marketplace
A cooperative of 300 families has tripled its sales in six months.
Rafiq Mondal
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District
Barasat hospital opens 24x7 dialysis unit with 30 beds
Patients from Basirhat and Bongaon no longer need to travel to Kolkata.
Moumita Ghosh
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District
Krishnanagar clay artisans race to finish idols as festival season peaks
Orders from abroad have doubled this year, artisans say.
Tania Roy
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