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Gujarat ranked first among large states in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The index evaluates all 28 states and eight Union Territories using 84 indicators across eight pillars, including infrastructure, business climate, regulation and government policy.

Jadavpur University has developed a prototype electric Ambassador taxi by converting an existing diesel vehicle into an EV. The project aims to preserve Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis while promoting cleaner transportation through vehicle retrofitting. Commercial deployment will depend on regulatory certification and further testing.

Three people have been arrested in the KDMC Hospital assault case after doctors and nurses were attacked at Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli. An FIR names Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, while healthcare workers continue demanding stronger protection and legal action.

West Bengal Budget 2026 proposes one lakh government jobs, a DA increase, welfare allocations, and investment-focused reforms. Presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, the BJP government's first budget aims to promote economic growth, employment generation, and infrastructure development across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting West Bengal on June 20-21, 2026, to attend Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, launch development projects, and participate in International Yoga Day events in Kolkata, according to the Press Information Bureau.

West Bengal’s decision to make Vande Mataram mandatory in madrassas has sparked debate across the state. Is this a step toward unity or controversy in education policy?

West Bengal's proposed deep-sea port at Dadanpatrabar is gaining momentum as a major infrastructure project. With 1,700 acres of available land and growing industry interest, companies like JSW could play a key role in transforming eastern India's trade and logistics landscape.