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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. will give annual salary increases to its employees from August this year, making it the second time the Nasdaq-listed company has delayed salary hikes by at least five months.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The first flush is just starting and while I wait for these teas, I decided to catch up on some tea history, on tea and golf’s shared beginnings here in India. Back in the early 19th century, as British planters set up large tea estates, far removed from towns and cities, they needed a place to unwind and relax.

Civilian Aviation Ministry launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon on Saturday. The project was inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at Hindon, showcasing exemplary civilian-military coordination. Hindon Airport is located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Due to its strategic location, dual-use capabilities, military infrastructure and capacity to handle diverse air traffic, it is a crucial asset for the nation. The introduction of flights from Hindon will go a long way in decongesting air traffic in NCR. This flight under the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) project is a testament to the Indian Air Force's commitment to supporting both military and civilian air operations, facilitating improved access to varied locations.

Kernex Microsystems shares will be in focus on Friday after the company announced that South Eastern Railway has issued a letter of acceptance (LoA) to the Kernex-MRT consortium for a Rs 325.33-crore contract to supply, install, test, and commission the Kavach safety system across 688 RKM in the Kharagpur and Chakradharpur divisions. «We would like to inform you that 'South Eastern Railways, Kolkata' has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to the KERNEX-MRT CONSORTIUM for the project, namely, the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Kavach on GO & GO routes (688 RKM), including associated works in sections of the Kharagpur and Chakradharpur divisions of South Eastern Railway,» the company said in an exchange filing.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at the Centre over rampant misuse of central agencies against the Trinamool leaders and criticised it for the «failure of solving big incidents like the RG Kar incident.»

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged online manipulation of the voter list in West Bengal and set an ambitious goal of winning the 2026 assembly polls with more seats than 2021.

Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of adding fake voters from other states to the electoral rolls with the alleged backing of the Election Commission (EC), claiming that the party had used similar tactics to secure victories in the Delhi and Maharashtra assembly elections. Speaking at a TMC state conference at Netaji Indoor Stadium here, Banerjee also raised concerns over the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that the BJP was attempting to exert influence over the constitutional body.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation Sustainability, Hygiene, and Resilience (Sector) Project, will improve the living conditions and health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable groups including women and children, ADB said in a statement.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Even though a lot of big ticket names were missing from the London Fashion Week schedule this season, there was no dearth of creativity. Temperley clocked in its 25th year and the designer's son’s great-great-great-great grandfather Levin August von Bennigsen, who fought Napoleon back in 1807 was on the mood board.

Waterfly Technologies, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, is developing electric seagliders as a sustainable alternative to air and ferry travel. These Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft fly just above water, reaching speeds of 500 km/h while maintaining efficiency. Showcased at Aero India, a prototype is expected by 2025, where travelling from Kolkata to Chennai will be possible at just Rs 600. This unique innovation in the field of technology has caught the eyes of Mahindra Group Chairman who is blown away by its design.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 6:10 am at a depth of 91 kilometres."EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal," the NCS said on X. Tremors were felt in Kolkata, parts of West Bengal and OdishaThere have been no reports of damage caused by the earthquake so far.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Exam season is around the corner, which means we are not too far away from the summer holiday season. This is also the time most holiday planning is done and one of the things people start focusing on is their vacation look, not just in terms of what to wear but the way they look.

Kolkata to Patna and was laid to rest in Munger City, Bihar. This was his 12th trip to India.

Bandhan Bank on Thursday announced the opening of nine new branches across three states, including one in Kolkata, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. With this, the bank's total number of banking outlets has crossed 6,300 further solidifying its pan-India presence.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Large Indian hospital chains are diversifying their international patient-base to drive up revenue and reduce dependence on a single region, amid an ongoing dip in patients from Bangladesh, industry executives told Mint. Bangladeshi patients make up the largest chunk of international visitors checking into Indian hospitals for procedures, but numbers dipped sharply last year after political crisis gripped the neighbouring country.

Koderma, Jharkhand, when a man who had been missing for 15 years was unexpectedly rediscovered—just as his family had begun the official process of obtaining his death certificate. As per a report from News18, Prakash Mahato, a resident of Kadodih in the Markacho police jurisdiction, was finally located after years of uncertainty. His sudden recollection of home was triggered by the mere mention of the word “Mahakumbh,” leading to his long-overdue reunion with his loved ones.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday, who assured them that justice would be served.

Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), which concluded on Thursday.

Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) in Kolkata pertain to the steel sector, an official said on Thursday. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with his wife and MLA Kalpana, attended the eighth edition of the BGBS at the invitation of his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee.

Ambuja Neotia Group on Wednesday announced plans to invest more than Rs 15,000 crores in West Bengal over the next five years, focusing on multiple sectors including healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and tourism.