Author: Eva Benerjee

In a bid to empower the people directly financially, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a massive social welfare scheme, ‘Annapurna Yojana’. This flagship scheme will provide a financial assistance of ₹3,000 to women who are eligible across the state in their bank accounts on a monthly basis. The programme is being launched at the state secretariat of Nabanna with Chief Minister Adhikari slated to formally open the scheme there. Agnimitra Paul, Minister for the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Welfare, also attends the hugely publicized event. Scale and Financial Impact The Annapurna Yojana is poised…

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has offered to impose an additional 12.5% import tariff on India and 53 other countries. The broad trade action is in response to a Section 301 investigation finding that these key global economies have not implemented or effectively implemented domestic bans on goods made with forced labor. The notice is the latest in escalating trade conflicts within the Trump administration. Labor law enforcement differences between the world and the U.S. are actually a liability to U.S. industries and to international trade, officials say. The core allegations and U.S. rationale are presented.The core allegations and…

Straight up and out of the way for a moment: You may have a bit of “climate fatigue” like most people. We are constantly under Gloch pressure with every kind of horrific news about melting glaciers, raging wild fires, and collapsing ecosystems. It’s enough to make anyone want to turn off the news, shut their eyes and hope for the best. Inaction in the face of the truth doesn’t solve the problems. That’s why we have World Environment Day, and right now more than ever before in human history. World Environment Day is not simply a pretty picture in the…

Inventing something that changes the world is a pretty high honor, so the simple bicycle is probably not the first thing you think of when picturing one of those things. The web, the smart phone or planes come to mind. However, when it comes to worldwide influence, two wheels with a chain between them are competitive with virtually anything we have built. World Bicycle Day is all about just that. It’s not only a day for professional cyclists in spandex or neighborhood kids riding around, this is a day celebrated worldwide on June 3rd. Professor Leszek Sibilski, who campaigned tirelessly…

The waiting season is over for nature lovers, trekkers and adventure lovers from around the world to Chamoli. The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is officially open for the 2026 tourist season, located deep in the high altitude alpine meadows of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. It’s immediately felt when the forest is opened on Monday, as the first day of the season saw over 108 trekkers pass through the forest checkpoints. The valley, with its thick blanket of heavy snow, is fast becoming legendary – a large, colourful canvas of colours set against the rugged…

Tim David has been banned from playing in the first match of the 2027 IPL for breaking the IPL Code of Conduct after the final of the 2026 IPL. The explosive batsman, formerly of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was found responsible for breach of conduct while on-field against Gujarat Titans in the final. What Happened In The Final? An incident took place in the 10th over of the first inning at Narendra Modi Stadium where, as a result of a wicket falling, David allegedly threw an ice pack violently towards on-field umpire Nitin Menon, and according to match officials, this was…

Speculation is rife in Tamil Nadu’s political scene about K. Annamalai, the ex-President of BJP Tamil Nadu, leaving the BJP for good to start up his new political party. While no formal announcement has been made as yet by Annamalai on the possibility of a new party, there are several recent media reports and events which have added a sense of urgency to the situation regarding Annamalai’s future within the BJP. Delhi Visit Leads to Speculation About Political Exit Annamalai’s trip to Delhi is where the current speculation about his plans began, as he is believed to be having discussions…

Rashmika Mandanna has wowed her fans with her recent series of photos and videos on social media from her trip to Japan. The actress posted a bright photo carousel celebrating many of the fun things she has seen, done, and experienced while visiting the East Asian country. In typical fashion, Rashmika wrote, “Japan was extra fun this year!”, which reflected how much fun she had during the vacation. Actress Delights Fans With Travel Photo Dump Rashmika’s photos went viral in no time at all, with many of her fans expressing their admiration for her travel diaries and candid pictures in the…

Although Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are now married, the couple definitely did not want to go the route of typical celebrity couples – big, extravagant weddings. Instead, they decided to have a small wedding at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, which has long been a popular location for many celebrities to get married on 31st of May.  The couple also wanted this ceremony to be low-key and more private, so when Dua and Callum left the Town Hall together, they were surrounded by their families and friends who all threw confetti on them to signify their love for…

​Welcome to your comprehensive weekly astrological forecast. This horoscope covers the period from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026. Discover what the stars have aligned for your career, finance, love life, and health, along with a powerful remedy to navigate the week ahead. Aries (Mesh) ​Taurus (Vrishabha) ​Gemini (Mithun) ​Cancer (Kark) ​Leo (Singh) ​Virgo (Kanya) ​Libra (Tula) Scorpio (Vrishchik) ​Sagittarius (Dhanu) Capricorn (Makar) ​Aquarius (Kumbh) ​Pisces (Meen) read also: ​Note- Astrology offers cosmic guidance for your journey. True success always depends on your personal choices, hard work, and determination.