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  Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

  November 28, 2024 13:26 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 8. It was later sent to the JPC headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal for further deliberations before being passed.

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  Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest

  November 27, 2024 21:00 IST

  Earlier on Tuesday, Adhikari along with other BJP members protested outside the Legislative Assembly against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das by Dhaka Police on charges of sedition. Suvendu Adhikari has called upon the govt to stop issuing visas to Bangladeshis.

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  BJP MLAs to march to Bangla Dy High Commission to protest arrest of ISKCON leader: Suvendu Adhikari

  November 26, 2024 23:38 IST

  On November 24, Police in Bangladesh arrested ISKCON-associated spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. He was presented in the court on Tuesday from where he was sent to jail.

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  RG Kar protests: SC modifies Calcutta HC order, directs SIT probe into torture of women in custody

  November 25, 2024 16:59 IST

  The single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court had ordered the CBI probe which was upheld by the divisional bench later. The West Bengal reached the Supreme Court against the HC order stating that state police are capable of investigating the case.

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  Massive fire breaks out in Kolkata's Ultadanga area, 10 houses gutted

  November 24, 2024 14:26 IST

  A massive fire in Kolkata's Ultadanga area destroyed 10 houses, adding to a series of recent fire incidents across the city, with authorities calling for improved safety measures.

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  Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress sweeps Bengal bypolls, BJP fails to open account

  November 23, 2024 16:21 IST

  TMC sweeps all six West Bengal by-elections, including the crucial Madarihat seat, marking a major political victory over the BJP.

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  Trinamool dominates West Bengal bypolls, leads in all six constituencies

  November 23, 2024 11:56 IST

  TMC candidates are leading by substantial margins in all six West Bengal bypoll constituencies, reinforcing the party's dominance ahead of the 2024 assembly elections.

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  West Bengal Bypoll Results Highlights: Trinamool Congress wins all 6 seats, decimates BJP

  November 23, 2024 16:07 IST

  TMC sweeps all six West Bengal assembly by-elections, including Madarihat, previously held by BJP, following the November 13 polls.

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  West Bengal weather: Mercury dips across various places, Darjeeling coldest with 8.6 degree Celsius

  November 19, 2024 16:08 IST

  In terms of drop in temperature, Purulia recorded the maximum fall in temperature with a dip of 5 degrees Celsius followed by, 4.6 degrees Celsius in Jharbam, and 3.6 degrees Celsius in Kalimpong. The conditions will prevail for a few days given the dryness in the weather.

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  TMC leader Sushanta Ghosh survives assassination attempt in Kolkata, incident captured on CCTV

  November 16, 2024 8:02 IST

  TMC councillor Sushanta Ghosh survives an assassination attempt in Kolkata; one attacker was arrested, and an incident was captured on CCTV.

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  WBPSC Clerkship exam: Eastern Railway, Kolkata Metro to run additional trains for candidates

  November 15, 2024 23:37 IST

  The West Bengal Public Service Commission Clerkship exam is set to be held on November 16 and 17. Accordingly, the Eastern Railway and Kolkata Metro have announced additional services.

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  Mithun Chakraborty gets Y-plus security days after BJP leader receives threat

  November 12, 2024 19:25 IST

  The security of Mithun Chakraborty was heightened after a video of a Pakistani gangster emerged in which he threatened the BJP leader for his alleged remarks against the Muslim community.

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  MHA expands BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's ‘Z’ category security nationwide following threat report

  November 12, 2024 14:30 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended Suvendu Adhikari's 'Z' category security nationwide after a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau, citing increased risks to his life.

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  RG Kar case: 'Ex-Kolkata Police Commissioner, conspired whole thing, framed me,' says prime accused

  November 11, 2024 19:59 IST

  Sanjay Roy made shocking accusations against Goyal on camera while being taken from Sealdah Court. He was arrested on August 10, just a day after the body of the trainee doctor was found inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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  West Bengal: Local BJP leader found dead inside party office in South 24 Parganas, woman arrested

  November 10, 2024 6:29 IST

  The deceased, Prithviraj Naskar, used to handle the social media account of the party in the district.

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  RG Kar rape case: Junior doctors protest at College Square for justice, campus safety | WATCH

  November 09, 2024 16:34 IST

  Junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College protested at College Square, demanding justice for the recent alleged rape and murder case. The demonstration called for increased security on campuses to ensure student safety.

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  FIR registered against Mithun Chakraborty over 'provocative' statement at BJP event

  November 06, 2024 16:11 IST

  Bidhannagar Police on lodged an FIR against actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty for allegedly delivering a provocative speech during a party programme in North 24 Parganas district last month.

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  Stone pelting during Kali immersion in Kolkata: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee, police over incident

  November 02, 2024 10:51 IST

  Stone pelting incident during Kali immersion in Kolkata’s Rajabazar raises tensions. BJP leaders criticise Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the handling of the incident, urging stronger action to protect devotees. Kolkata Police denied targeted attack, claims parking dispute escalated.

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  Cut down one fruit from our trees, we'll cut down four of yours, says Mithun Chakraborty at Kolkata

  October 28, 2024 16:32 IST

  Tensions between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal have escalated dramatically ahead of by-elections, fueled by inflammatory remarks from party leaders, raising concerns about political discourse and communal harmony.

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  Amit Shah slams Mamata govt for state-sponsored infiltration in Bengal, says 'only way to stop...'

  October 27, 2024 17:27 IST

  Amit Shah launched the BJP's membership drive in West Bengal and set a target of getting one crore members from the state.

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  RG Kar incident: Junior medics announce march to CBI office seeking justice for rape-murder victim

  October 27, 2024 9:44 IST

  The agitating doctors had ended fast-unto-death on October 21 after CM Mamata Banerjee assured the fulfilment of their demands. However, the doctors held a convention of Saturday and announced a march to CBI's Kolkata office on Ocyober 30.

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  Cyclone Dana: One dead in West Bengal, more than 2 lakh people evacuated, says Mamata Banerjee

  October 25, 2024 16:48 IST

  Cyclone Dana: Mamata also held a review meeting at the state secretariat after spending the night there to monitor the situation and directed the officials to ensure that relief materials reach all those affected by the cyclone.

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  West Bengal: Massive fire breaks out at timber godown in Kolkata, 12 engines deployed | VIDEO

  October 23, 2024 23:41 IST

  Following the incident, 12 fire engines were pressed into action to douse the flame. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.

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  Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport suspends flight operations, 190 local trains cancelled in Sealdah

  October 23, 2024 21:20 IST

  Cyclone Dana: The Kolkata airport said the step has been taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers, airline employees, various equipment, navigational aids and infrastructure.

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  West Bengal bypolls: Congress releases candidates list for six assembly constituencies

  October 23, 2024 7:00 IST

  The bypolls for six Assembly seats in West Bengal will be conducted on November 13, with results to be declared on November 23. The constituencies involved in the bypolls include Sitai (SC), Madarihat (ST), Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, and Taldangra.

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  Cyclone Dana: School closed in these districts of Bengal from Oct 23, check when classes will resume

  October 22, 2024 19:49 IST

  Cyclone Dana: As the cyclonic storm moved closer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that West Bengal and Odisha would witness intense rainfall after the landfall on October 24.

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  ECI suspends rural housing survey in 6 West Bengal districts ahead of bye-elections

  October 22, 2024 14:55 IST

  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has halted the Rural Housing Scheme survey in six West Bengal districts, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the November 13 bye-elections.

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  Left Front announces candidates for upcoming bypolls in West Bengal

  October 21, 2024 20:58 IST

  The Left Front has announced candidates for five out of six assembly by-elections in West Bengal on November 13, aiming to regain political influence after failing to win any seats in the 2021 elections.