West Bengal
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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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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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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West Bengal: Officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station transferred
The moves were described by the authorities as a routine administrative action.
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Lok Sabha elections: Trinamool Congress announces candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal
This comes even as Trinamool Congress’ INDIA bloc ally, Congress had expressed its desire to enter into a seat sharing agreement in the state.
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Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal Police hand over custody of Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI
This came following a fresh directive of the Calcutta High Court.
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The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Trinamool Congress has unleashed a ‘reign of terror’ on women in West Bengal, says PM Narendra Modi
The prime minister added that ‘ripples of the Sandeshkhali matter will be felt across the state’.
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Sandeshkhali unrest: Trinamool Congress suspends Shahjahan Sheikh for six years
Sheikh was arrested earlier in the day in connection with an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials last month.
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TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh arrested for attack on ED team in West Bengal
The officials were attacked when they were carrying out raids in connection with an alleged ration distribution scam.
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The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game