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Darjeeling tea estates report best autumn flush in a decade
Auction prices touch record highs as international demand returns.
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Howrah Bridge gets smart LED lighting ahead of festive season
The programmable lights will change colour for major festivals and national days.
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Politics
Municipal polls: Election Commission announces seven-phase schedule
Counting will take place on a single day; model code of conduct comes into force immediately.
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Politics
Opposition parties form joint committee on federal fund allocation
Leaders from six states will meet the Finance Commission next month.
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Business
Sensex crosses 95,000 for the first time on strong FII inflows
Banking and IT stocks led the rally; analysts warn of short-term volatility.
Priyanka Dutta
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Business
Gold prices hit record high ahead of Dhanteras demand
Jewellers expect footfall to rise despite the price surge.
Priyanka Dutta
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Education
Madhyamik 2027 timetable released; exams to begin in February
The board has also introduced a new practical assessment for science subjects.
Moumita Ghosh
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Education
IITs to offer AI minor degree for all undergraduate streams
Students from civil to chemical engineering can now take the 20-credit programme.
Arjun Banerjee
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Jobs
Railway recruitment board announces 32,000 Group D vacancies
Applications open next week; candidates must be 18 to 33 years old.
Priyanka Dutta
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Sports
India clinch thriller at Eden Gardens to seal the series 3-1
A last-over six sent 65,000 fans into raptures on a night to remember.
Soumya Chatterjee
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Sports
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal: Derby tickets sell out in 11 minutes
The Salt Lake Stadium will host a full house of 68,000 on Sunday.
Soumya Chatterjee
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Entertainment
Bengali thriller becomes the highest-grossing regional film of the year
The film crossed Rs 60 crore in its third week with strong overseas collections.
Tania Roy
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