Industrial activity in Belagavi has sharply declined, with exports falling by nearly 50%. This slowdown affects both small and large enterprises, raising concerns about employment stability for over 2.5 lakh workers.
Tea expert Dr Rupali Ambegaonkar reveals how to match tea to your emotional state. From calming chamomile for stress to energizing oolong for focus, learn to make tea a daily self-care ritual.
Election Commission accepts tea garden records as valid documents for voter registration in North Bengal, ensuring thousands of plantation workers are not disenfranchised. Read the full details.
Election Commission approves tea garden & cinchona plantation records as valid documents for electoral rolls in 7 North Bengal districts, empowering thousands of plantation workers. Read the full story.
ECI approves tea garden & cinchona plantation records as valid ID for voter enrolment in 7 North Bengal districts. BJP's Suvendu Adhikari hails it as a major victory for tribal & plantation workers. Check if you're eligible!
A Block Level Officer in West Bengal dies by suicide. Family alleges extreme work pressure from Special Intensive Revision duties. Details on the tragic incident and calls for investigation.
MHA seeks report after BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges TMC workers attacked his convoy with bamboo sticks and petrol can in West Midnapore. TMC denies, claims his own security lathi-charged BJP workers.
PM Modi inaugurates the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, aiming to boost investment in Saurashtra-Kutch. Over 1,500 MoUs and 1,800 B2B meetings are planned.
The recent ED raids in West Bengal, orchestrated by the Modi government, risk being counterproductive. Analysis suggests federal overreach may strengthen state defiance. Read more on the political implications.
West Bengal's CEO office exempts students, NRIs, seniors & others from in-person SIR hearings. New rules aim for a hassle-free electoral roll verification. Know the details.
The Times Health Excellence Awards 2025 in Hyderabad honored doctors and hospitals from Telangana & Andhra Pradesh for their service and compassion. Read about the inspiring ceremony.
Tea workers in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley halted operations in a one-hour strike, demanding a wage hike from Rs 250 to Rs 351. The ACMS warns of a total shutdown if demands are ignored. Read more.
Suvendu Adhikari writes to CEC, requests tea garden employment records be accepted as official proof for electoral roll revision. Slams CM Mamata Banerjee for not advocating for workers.
Explore the profound world within a cup of tea—from personal memories of Kolkata's addas to the colonial history of Assam's plantations. Discover how this humble beverage weaves together India's social fabric and cultural identity. Read more.
Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends buying Prestige, Great Eastern Shipping, and Nuvama stocks. Check key price levels, targets, and technical analysis.
Explore the lives of North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West. Discover how Kim Kardashian and Kanye West navigate co-parenting post-divorce in the public eye. Read their inspiring story.
India's Tea Board will implement a strict SOP within two weeks to stop inferior, cheap tea from Nepal, safeguarding Darjeeling's industry. A ₹1,500 crore scheme is also announced. Read more.
Abhishek Banerjee vows to hike wages to Rs 300/day, operationalize all PHCs, and build crèches if TMC returns to power in 2026. He contrasts state's work with BJP MPs' record in Alipurduar.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises to raise tea workers' daily wage to Rs 300 if Mamata Banerjee secures a fourth term. He also announced new bus routes for Alipurduar and criticized the BJP. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP's JP Nadda are scheduled for key visits to West Bengal this month, focusing on booth-level strengthening ahead of elections. Get the latest political updates.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
West Bengal EC empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without 2002 SIR linkage in the final electoral roll by February 14. No eligible citizen to be left out.
Union Minister Amit Shah concluded a crucial 3-day visit to Kolkata, holding key meetings with BJP legislators and leaders to strategize for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Read the full report.
Union Minister Amit Shah held key BJP meetings and visited a Kali temple in West Bengal, setting the stage for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full details here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
PM Narendra Modi met Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who raised concerns about attacks on Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day West Bengal tour, focusing on organizational strengthening and strategy for the 2026 state elections. Get the full details.
Your tea turned bitter? Don't pour it out! Learn why tea gets harsh and discover 5 simple fixes involving temperature, timing, and ingredients to rescue your cup. Make every sip smooth.
FSSAI's new directive prohibits calling herbal infusions 'tea'. The Rs 3,600 crore flavoured market must rebrand. Learn what this means for your favourite brews.