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Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Niti Aayog vice chairman over "wrong mapping" of the state, saying the map has depicted the territory of Bihar instead of representing West Bengal. "I am writing with deep concern and unequivocal disapproval that in the 'summary report for the state of West Bengal' published by NITI Aayog and available on its website, the map intended to represent the state of West Bengal has depicted the territory of Bihar in its place," Banerjee wrote to NITI Aayog vice chairperson Suman Bery. She called upon Niti Aayog to issue a clarification and apology and to take immediate corrective action to rectify the document. Banerjee wrote that such a "lapse in an official document of a premier national institution is not merely a technical error but an affront to the identity and dignity of the state of West Bengal... Such a blunder in an official publication of Niti Aayog reflects an alarming lack of diligence and respect towards the states of the Union". She also asked Niti Aayog to institute robust mechanisms to prevent such lapses in future.
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhury, is being demolished," the Ministry of External Affairs said. Also Read | India Urges Bangladesh ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to the Vice Chairperson of the NITI Aayog expressing her strong disapproval over the state being shown as Bihar in an official report. She condemned the error and demanded an apology from them, taking immediate corrective measures in this connection. In a post on X, Banerjee shared a copy of the letter and a screenshot of India's map that appeared on the front page of the report, in which Bihar was shown as West Bengal. "I am writing with deep concern and unequivocal disapproval that in the 'summary report for the state o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Earth intelligence is emerging as a transformative growth area, poised to generate nearly USD 20 billion in direct revenue for technology and service providers between 2025 and 2030, according to a recent report by Gartner. The report expects that the annual revenue from Earth intelligence is expected to surpass USD 4.2 billion by 2030, up from nearly USD 3.8 billion in 2025. Also Read | Bihar Becomes West Bengal in NITI Aayog Map; CM Mamata Banerjee Demands Apology, Immediate Correction. Gartner defines Earth intelligence as the application of AI to Earth o ...Read More >
Kolkata: A NITI Aayog summary report on Bengal, showing a map of Bihar instead of the state on the cover page, prompted CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday to write a strongly worded letter to its vice-chairman, Suman K Bery, demanding an immediate "clarification and apology"."I am writing with deep concern and unequivocal disapproval that in the 'Summary Report for the State of West Bengal', published by NITI Aayog and available on its website... the map intended to represent the state of West Bengal has depicted the territory of Bihar in its place," the CM wrote.Later in the day, the page was no ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9: LdotR, a leading provider of enterprise-focused digital brand protection, domain portfolio management, and strategic advisory for the new gTLD ecosystem, today announced the successful closure of a strategic funding round. The investment will support the company's continued growth, drive platform enhancements, and expand service capabilities--further strengthening LdotR's position as a trusted partner to global enterprises navigating complex challenges in digital brand security and domain strategy. The funding will further accelerate the business, which has already d ...Read More >
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday hailed NITI Aayog's acknowledgement of "Bengal's exceptional achievements in various socio-economic parameters, particularly in employment generation". The CM said the state's annual unemployment rate of 2.2% for 2022-23 was significantly lower than the national average of 3.2%.Banerjee stated that the NITI Aayog report showed that Bengal had excelled in multiple domains, like literacy, life expectancy and quality of life. She said Bengal's literacy rate was 76.3%, more than the national average of 73% (as of 2011). "Even the education outcomes demonstrate ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 9 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a fruitful meeting with Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and the Tata Group on at Nabanna State Secretariat in Howrah on Wednesday. The meeting was primarily focused on West Bengal's industrial prospects and opportunities. Also Read | Hyderabad Drug Bust: Telangana's EAGLE and Cyberabad Police Bust Drug Racket Operating From Kompally Restaurant; 6 Arrested, Including Owner (See Pic). "The meeting reflected Bengal's commitment to fostering meaningful public-private partnerships that dri ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 9 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a fruitful meeting with Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and the Tata Group on at Nabanna State Secretariat in Howrah on Wednesday. The meeting was primarily focused on West Bengal's industrial prospects and opportunities. 'The meeting reflected Bengal's commitment to fostering meaningful public-private partnerships that drive innovation, investment, and inclusive development, ' said TMC on the meeting. The party shared an announcement about the meeting on its official X account. 'Smt ...Read More >
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was releasing water to save itself while causing floods in Bengal. "DVC released nearly 27,000 lakh cubic metres of water. Despite repeated requests, they refuse to make repairs and instead release water to save themselves, causing Bengal to flood," she said. The comments came at a meeting at Nabanna to discuss the flood situation in the state.The CM lamented that the situation hadn't improved despite state govt's all-round efforts. "I have been fighting for 14 years, and several state teams, including those from the ...Read More >