West Bengal
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Sandeshkhali unrest: Cooperate with CBI probe, Calcutta HC orders West Bengal government
The court also permitted the National Human Rights Commission to be added as a party to the case.
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Sandeshkhali unrest: Why should state seek to protect private individual, SC asks West Bengal
The state government asked the top court to adjourn a special leave petition filed by it against a Calcutta HC order directing a probe by the central agency.
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Nomination of BJP Lok Sabha candidate from West Bengal’s Birbhum cancelled
Former Indian Police Service officer Debasish Dhar’s candidature was revoked as he had not produced a requisite “no dues” certificate from the state government.
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Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Trinamool Congress complains to EC against ‘unscrupulous raid’ by CBI in Sandeshkhali
It sought guidelines stating that central investigative agencies should not act against political functionaries during elections.
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Sandeshkhali unrest: CBI files FIR to probe allegations of sexual harassment, land grabbing
The central agency named five persons in the first information report.
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‘BJP tried to kill Abhishek,’ claims Mamata Banerjee day after man held for recce outside MP’s home
The Kolkata Police on Monday arrested a man from Mumbai for surveying Abhishek Banerjee’s home and office.
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Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Sandeshkhali unrest: Calcutta HC orders CBI to probe sexual assault, land-grabbing charges
The court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to set up a portal for victims and witnesses to confidentially lodge complaints.
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West Bengal: NIA says mob attack on its team in Bhupatinagar ‘completely unprovoked’
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee alleged that central agencies were working as ‘extended arms’ of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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West Bengal: NIA arrests two ‘key conspirators’ in 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case
The arrests were made amid ‘stiff resistance from an unruly crowd’, the investigative agency said.
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The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Sandeshkhali unrest: Absolutely shameful even if allegations are 1% true, says Calcutta High Court
The bench reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking probe into the alleged instances of sexual assault by suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh.
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West Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh booked for remarks against Mamata Banerjee
A complaint with the Durgapur Police alleged that his comments intruded on the chief minister’s privacy and insulted her modesty.
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Sandeshkhali violence: SC dismisses West Bengal government plea, probe to remain with CBI
The bench, however, agreed to expunge observations made by the High Court that were critical of the state government and police’s conduct in the case.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals