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  Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces during protest over Waqf Act

  April 13, 2025 0:01 IST

  Murshidabad violence: An unruly mob, which had turned violent during demonstrations opposing the Waqf Amendment Act, was dispersed through effective police action.

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  West Bengal violence: Three killed in Waqf-related clashes in Murshidabad district | Video

  April 12, 2025 22:36 IST

  West Bengal violence: Both victims were found lying inside their home and were declared brought dead at a nearby hospital. Their family alleged that miscreants looted their house and stabbed the two before leaving.

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  CM Mamata says Waqf Act won't be implemented in West Bengal, appeals for calm amid violence

  April 12, 2025 14:53 IST

  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the Waqf Law has been brought by the Centre and her government will not implement it in West Bengal and people should not get manipulated by political parties that are misusing religion to incite riots.

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  Violent protests against Waqf Act rock Bengal's Murshidabad, 110 arrests made, security heightened

  April 12, 2025 12:31 IST

  The police said that the mob in the areas of Suti, Jangipur and Samsara have been brought under control. The protests turned violent when the agitators assembled despite prohibitory orders and blocked roads and hurled stones.

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  Protest over Waqf Act turns violent in Bengal's Murshidabad, police vehicles set on fire

  April 12, 2025 7:41 IST

  A large number of agitators gathered after the Friday prayers and started protesting against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad. The protests later turned violent when they pelted stones at a police van, which was passing nearby carrying the prisoners.

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  Man sends over 300 cash-on-delivery parcels to ex-girlfriend as she 'loved online shopping'

  April 10, 2025 22:44 IST

  A 25-year-old man from West Bengal has sent around 300 cash-on-delivery (COD) packages to his ex-girlfriend's home through Amazon and Flipkart.

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  Mamata Banerjee gets contempt notice over remarks on Supreme Court verdict in SSC scam case

  April 10, 2025 13:02 IST

  The notice was issued following her public remarks questioning the apex court’s ruling, which had ordered a CBI probe and cancellation of several illegal appointments in the recruitment scam.

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  West Bengal: 22 arrested after violence erupts in Murshidabad over Waqf Act, security tightened

  April 10, 2025 7:51 IST

  The unrest erupted when a large group of protesters gathered along National Highway 12 in Jangipur to demand the withdrawal of the controversial legislation. Eyewitnesses reported that during the demonstration, protestors threw stones at the police and set fire to several police vehicles.

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  Bengal government to file review petition in Supreme Court over annulling of over 25,000 school jobs

  April 09, 2025 22:24 IST

  The Supreme Court, last week, invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools, and termed the entire selection process "vitiated and tainted".

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  Didi is here to protect you: Mamata Banerjee to Muslims after Waqf Act comes into force

  April 09, 2025 14:04 IST

  Condemning the violence, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said he has directed the Government to take immediate ‘bold action’ to curb the violence and submit a report

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  Waqf Act protests Murshidabad turn violent: Prohibitory orders imposed

  April 09, 2025 12:10 IST

  Murshidabad district in West Bengal, which was recently rocked by violence during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, has now returned to calm. Prohibitory orders are still in place, and internet services remain suspended in some areas to curb the spread of misinformation.

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  Violence breaks out in Bengal's Murshidabad during protest march demanding withdrawal of Waqf Bill

  April 08, 2025 19:21 IST

  When the procession moved from Jangipur to Umarpur to block National Highway 12, the police stopped them and a brawl broke out, in which two vehicles were set on fire.

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  Supreme Court cancels CBI probe into Bengal's extra teacher posts, says no illegality found

  April 08, 2025 14:04 IST

  The Supreme Court has quashed the Calcutta High Court’s directive for a CBI investigation into the creation of supernumerary teaching and non-teaching posts by the West Bengal government in 2022, stating no illegality was found in the process, which had the Governor’s approval.

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  Mamata vows to support sacked Bengal govt teachers, says 'ready to go to jail'

  April 07, 2025 14:18 IST

  The Supreme Court on April 3 invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in state-run and aided schools in Bengal, calling the entire recruitment process "vitiated and tainted".

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  One dead, eight injured as drunk driver crashes SUV into Kolkata's Thakurpukur market

  April 07, 2025 10:45 IST

  One person was killed and eight others injured when a speeding SUV, allegedly driven by a drunk film director, rammed into a crowded market in Kolkata’s Thakurpukur area on Sunday morning. The driver, Siddhant Das, broke through guardrails on a closed road and ploughed through pedestrians.

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  Ram Navami: Muslims distribute water bottles, shower flowers on devotees in Siliguri | Watch video

  April 06, 2025 17:00 IST

  Ram Navami: In Siliguri, youth from the Muslim community extended a gesture of harmony by distributing water bottles and showering flower petals on devotees.

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  Ram Navami: BJP claims police stopped procession in Kolkata

  April 06, 2025 16:06 IST

  The festive spirit was palpable on the streets, with saffron flags, devotional music and tableaux depicting scenes from the Ramayana adding to the grandeur of the celebrations.

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  Ram Navami: Calcutta High Court grants permission for procession in West Bengal with restrictions

  April 05, 2025 18:52 IST

  The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional permission for Ram Navami processions in Howrah, West Bengal, amid strict restrictions and safety measures.

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  West Bengal teacher recruitment scam: Mamata will go to jail, she must resign, says BJP

  April 04, 2025 17:06 IST

  Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar asserted that Mamata Banerjee will be the second Chief Minister, after Haryana's O.P. Chautala, to face imprisonment over the teacher recruitment scam.

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  TMC to hold statewide protests against medicine price hike from today, check their demands

  April 04, 2025 7:10 IST

  West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced statewide TMC protests on April 4–5 against the Centre’s decision to hike medicine prices and GST on medical insurance. Over 700 essential drugs were affected.

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  Mamata faces backlash as Supreme Court sacks 26,000 teachers in Bengal, BJP demands CM's resignation

  April 03, 2025 17:02 IST

  The Supreme Court has annulled the appointments of nearly 26,000 teachers and staff in West Bengal’s state-run schools, citing corruption in the recruitment process. The BJP has blamed CM Mamata Banerjee for the crisis, demanding her resignation, while the TMC has vowed to explore legal options.

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  Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Waqf Bill, vows to nullify it when new govt is formed at Centre

  April 03, 2025 16:07 IST

  Waqf (Amendment) Bill: The ruling NDA strongly defended the Bill, describing it as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition parties condemned it, calling it "anti-Muslim".

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  TMC to hold protests across Bengal on April 4-5 against price hike of medicines: Mamata Banerjee

  April 02, 2025 19:13 IST

  The CM said her party, the Trinamool Congress, will hold protests in every block and ward on April 4 and April 5 against the decision to hike prices of medicines. Banerjee also appealed to people of all communities to maintain peace during Ram Navami, and not pay heed to any rumours.

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  West Bengal: One more dead in Pathar Pratima blast, death count rises to eight

  April 01, 2025 11:50 IST

  Eight people, including four children, have died in an explosion triggered by a cylinder blast in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas.

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  West Bengal: 4 children among 7 killed in gas cylinder blast, house goes up in flames

  March 31, 2025 23:57 IST

  Police suspect that there were two gas cylinders in the house in the South 24 Parganas district, and the blaze spread after firecrackers stored inside went up in flames.

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  Mamata Banerjee slams BJP's 'divisive politics' at Eid prayers, says 'govt stands with minorities'

  March 31, 2025 10:47 IST

  Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: She reaffirmed her belief in respecting all religions and reiterated her opposition to the BJP's "divisive politics", which she described as "jumla politics".

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  Eid-Ul-Fitr 2025: Kolkata Metro to operate fewer trains on this route, check details

  March 30, 2025 7:54 IST

  Kolkata Metro: India will be celebrating Eid on Monday (March 31). India usually celebrates Eid a day after Saudi Arabia, as the crescent moon is first sighted in the Gulf nation, some parts of India, and a few Western nations.

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  West Bengal: Clashes erupt between two communities in Malda, 34 arrested, internet suspended

  March 29, 2025 9:18 IST

  Clashes between two communities in Malda's Motabari region led to 34 arrests, internet suspension, and heightened police deployment.