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@RupakChatto @SukriyoC Post 1940, especially during the Naxal era, words like •ইস্তেহার •বিপ্লব •পার্টি •আন্দোলন become part of Calcutta press and writers’ natural literary vocabulary. I cannot cite the lines, but I have read quite a few literary and journalistic works with those words.

@SukriyoC No one is shunning Arabic Persian origin words in Bangla. Have some perspective. But Ishtehar is not a common phrase used in West Bengal. Next you will tell us the Ghosol, Gohst and Dawat are common phrases in West Bengal.

Absolutely incorrect. ঘোষণাপত্র is a Declaration. Not a manifesto. ইস্তাহার has been used as a translation of manifesto from even before the TMC came into power. If you’re to shun all Arabic-Persian derived words in Bangla, you won’t be able to properly finish a sentence.

It was a pleasure to welcome Lt. Governor Sandhu to Chittaranjan Bhavan

Fuel prices for industry is going up but auto fuels for the middle class will remain at the same price. Now one has to watch fertiliser prices.

Iran war latest: Trump says US considering winding down war but other nations must guard Hormuz - BBC Newst bbc.com/news/live/ce84…

The sealing of the office of United News of India (UNI), one of the country’s oldest and most respected news agencies, has raised serious concerns over press freedom. 📌 Staff members were forcibly evicted, with several not allowed to retrieve their personal belongings. 📌 Female journalists were manhandled by teams of Delhi Police. 📌 Some Delhi Police personnel were intoxicated while on duty. 📌 Two lawyers and Delhi Police personnel abused several individuals. @PMOIndia | @HMOIndia | @AmitShah | @DelhiPolice | @CMODelhi | @gupta_rekha | #UnitedNewsOfIndia | #UNI | #PressFreedom | #JournalismUnderThreat | #MediaFreedom | #FreePress | #UNIUnderAttack

THE MEDIA FOUNDATION JOURNALISM AWARDS 2025 The Shortlist 20 March | 6 pm | IIC Delhi @annavetticad, @ekta_sonawane, @NidhiSuresh_, @shivnarayan01m @sukanyashantha, @teajust @queerbeat_media, @newslaundry, @thewire_in @bbcnewsgujarati

Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Woman Media Person of 2025 | The Longlist The Media Foundation Awards | IIC, 20 March, 6 pm @MandhaniApoorva, @annavetticad, @knowleena, @pragaatiiiii, @Teensthack, @_Vaishnavi_R, @varshasuman

What will be the real cost of the Iran-US war on the Indian economy ? Clipping of Delhi - The Statesman epaper.thestatesman.com/c/79382555

P. SAINATH, Journalist and Founder-Editor, PARI, will deliver the 12th BG Verghese Memorial Lecture on FREEDOM OF THE PURSE & THE AI OF THE AFFLUENT March 20, 6 PM CD Deshmukh Auditorium IIC, Delhi @PSainath_org

So happy to see my father’s cousin and close friend AVM S N Roy Chowdhury being recognised. We knew about his pioneering work and were always in awe of what he was doing. So happy to see him being written about once again.

@ustardustt @rajeshsawhney Kolkata is 7.88 lakh per capita GDP

Sir, you have a microscopic view of the economy. It's not GDP; it should be per-person output to the economy. Indian metro cities show significant variation in per capita income (PCI), with high-growth hubs often exceeding traditional Tier-1 cities. Key leaders include Bengaluru (~₹8.93L), Mumbai (~₹6.43L), Delhi (~₹6.03L), Hyderabad (~₹5.98L), and Chennai (~₹5.70L). High-growth specialized hubs like Gurugram (~₹9.05L) and Noida (~₹8.48L) frequently surpass major older metro areas. Key Comparisons (2024–2025 Data): - Top Performers: Rangareddy (Telangana), Gurugram (Haryana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Noida (GB Nagar, UP) rank highest, driven by tech, pharma, and industrial growth. - Traditional Metros: Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad remain massive economic drivers, but their per capita figures are sometimes lower than surrounding satellite cities (e.g., Rangareddy vs. Hyderabad). - Key Drivers: High income levels stem from IT, finance, manufacturing, and strong specialized industrial clusters. - Regional Concentration: Western and Southern cities (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad) generally show higher per capita income, often driven by exports and manufacturing. Richest Districts by PCI (2024-25): - Rangareddy (Telangana): ~₹11.46L - Gurugram (Haryana): ~₹9.05L - Bengaluru (Karnataka): ~₹8.93L - Noida (GB Nagar, UP): ~₹8.48L - North+South Goa: ~₹7.64L - Ahmedabad (Gujarat): ~₹6.54L - Mumbai (Maharashtra): ~₹6.43L - Delhi (NCT): ~₹6.03L - Hyderabad (Telangana): ~₹5.98L - Chennai (TN): ~₹5.70L Regional Drivers: - Mumbai leads as the top financial centre. - Bengaluru dominates the technology sector. - Ahmedabad is Gujarat’s industrial hub. - Surat thrives on diamond and textile manufacturing. - Pune is a major player in engineering and auto clusters.

Despite all the hype and progress made by Bangalore, it’s GDP is still lower than that of Kolkata. India's Top 5 cities by GDP 1-Mumbai- Rs 25.73 Lakh Cr 2-Delhi NCR- Rs 24.37 Lakh Cr 3-Kolkata- Rs 12.45 Lakh Cr 4-Bengaluru: Rs 10.9 Lakh Cr 5-Chennai: Rs 9.5 Lakh Cr

@rajeshsawhney @Nabarun204 Data source?

#ICWA held panel discussion on “Deciphering the Implications of Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Elections” on 17 February 2026 at 1530 hrs IST at #SapruHouse. It was chaired by Amb. Preet Malik, Former Ambassador of India to Myanmar @IndiainMyanmar. Dr. Sreeradha Datta @SreeradhaDatta, Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs @JSIAJindal, O.P. Jindal Global University @JindalGlobalUNI, Sonipat; Mr. Jayanta Roy Chowdhury @JRoy_1978, Editor, United News of India; Ms. Rami Niranjan Desai @ramindesai, Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation @indfoundation; Mr. Sabyasachi Dutta, Executive Director, Asian Confluence @AsianConfluence were the panelists. In Bangladesh it was noted that the new administration led by the BNP Tarique Rahman would have to address the economic challenges and also restore law and order situation in the country. He would also have to deliver on the referendum, while also taking along the country and the Jamaat-e-Islami, both in Parliament and in the streets of Bangladesh. In Myanmar, the military-backed USDP emerged as the largest party. Much would depend on the Presidential Elections that are to be held in the near future. Key post-election challenges include the fragmentation of the country between the junta and various groups that oppose the junta as well as illicit drug production and trafficking, the rise of cyber scams, and the country’s growing role as a source of critical earth minerals. Both Bangladesh and Myanmar are vital for India's security and connectivity interests, as they serve as the bridge connecting India's north-eastern region to its eastern neighbourhood and South East Asia.

Hope to see you at this fascinating discussion on our neighbours

@suhasinih @poornimajoshi72 Cost economics are still against US cotton

US trade deal with Bangladesh incentivises Bangladesh to drop Indian cotton imports...

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The Lok Sabha witnessed massive disruption today following a statement by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, forcing the House to be adjourned for a brief period. During his speech, Gandhi attempted to refer to the contents of an unpublished book written by a former army chief. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly objected to references to the book, stating that it was against parliamentary rules to cite a magazine or an unpublished book in the House. He alleged that the Leader of the Opposition was attempting to mislead the House by referring to an unpublished work. @RahulGandhi | #RahulGandhi | #LokSabha | #ParliamentSession | #RajnathSingh | #UNI

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut today made a series of sensational remarks, claiming that the accidental death of former Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was “not a simple incident” and that several unanswered questions surrounding the aircraft crash make the case mysterious. "Ajit Pawar had said on January 15 that he would open the BJP’s corruption files. Within the next ten days, he died in a plane crash. This is mysterious and reminds me of the Justice Loya case," Raut said, hinting at possible foul play. Raut further claimed that Ajit Pawar never worked on the BJP’s ideological agenda and had joined hands with the party only for power. “Cases were filed against him, and agencies like the ED and CBI were put behind him. Like many politicians, he temporarily aligned with the BJP to clear matters related to files against him. Later, he was trying to return to his political roots. Unfortunately, he died before that could happen,” Raut said. @rautsanjay61 | @ShivSenaUBT_ | #SanjayRaut | #AjitPawar | #PlaneCrash | #ED | #UNI

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The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course kicked off in the national capital today. Organised jointly by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS) and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the present edition features an enhanced curriculum covering specialised subjects and domain-specific warfare developments in military operations. The course focuses on developing an erudite understanding of how warfare is being impacted by technology, necessitating a relook at our thinking, concepts, doctrines, and strategies, a statement from the Ministry of Defence stated. @HQ_IDS_India | @SpokespersonMoD | @CENJOWS | #HQIDS | #CENJOWS | #MinistryOfDefence | #UNI