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  Fresh violence erupts in Bengal's South 24 Parganas over Waqf Act, several injured

  April 14, 2025 23:55 IST

  Anti-waqf protest: The violence in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad's Dhulian area, which erupted on Friday during protests over the amended Wakf law, claimed three lives and left several injured.

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  Murshidabad violence: Most houses, shops burnt in anti-Waqf clashes in Jafrabad belong to Hindus

  April 14, 2025 20:30 IST

  Murshidabad violence: At least three people were killed, several others injured, and some shops were torched after protests against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal.

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  Murshidabad remains tense after Waqf protests, internet snapped in three districts | Updates

  April 14, 2025 14:53 IST

  Violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following protests against the amended Waqf law has triggered fear and an exodus among Hindu families. At least 3 people have died, and over 1,000 Hindus, including children, have fled to Malda, alleging targeted attacks, vandalism, and looting by mobs.

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  Murshidabad violence: Centre to send more jawans in affected areas, report will be submitted today

  April 14, 2025 7:00 IST

  Murshidabad violence updates: At least three people were killed, several others injured, and some shops were torched after protests against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent in Suti and Samserganj blocks of the Murshidabad district.

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  Waqf protests: BJP MP writes to Amit Shah, urges to declare 4 Bengal districts 'Disturbed Areas'

  April 13, 2025 14:40 IST

  In his letter, BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato accused the state administration of turning a "blind eye" due to what he called the ruling Trinamool Congress' "appeasement" politics.

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  Waqf Act protests: TMC MP Yusuf Pathan's 'good chai' post faces flak amid Murshidabad violence

  April 13, 2025 12:45 IST

  TMC MP Yusuf Pathan's post comes as Murshidabad and other parts of Bengal burn in agitations over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, even witnessing deployment of Central Forces and BSF companies.

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  Bengal Waqf Act protests: Central forces deployed in Murshidabad, Mamata says no to law | Updates

  April 13, 2025 10:01 IST

  At least three people were killed and over 150 arrested in Murshidabad’s Suti, Samserganj and Jangipur after several clashes, incidents of stone pelting and torching of vehicles.

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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.