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South United FC secure first-ever Durand Cup win with dominant performance against CISF Protectors

South United FC began their 135th Durand Cup campaign in style with a convincing 2-0 victory over CISF Protectors in their opening Group A encounter at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday.... read..

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Ryan ten Doeschate appointed Head of Cricket Strategy at Knight Riders Sports

Knight Riders Sports announced the appointment of Ryan ten Doeschate as its Head of Cricket Strategy, marking his return to the Knight Riders family in a role that will oversee cricket strategy, talent acquisition and development across its global franchi... read..

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Kolkata: Case registered against Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra over offensive poster of PM Modi

Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra landed in legal trouble after Kolkata Police on Sunday registered a case, alleging that she held offensive and defamatory caricatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally held on July 24.... read..

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"Mamata, TMC have repeatedly opposed way Delhi Police took action against students": Kunal Ghosh

Reacting to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Delhi Police action against student protesters, Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh said the TMC has repeatedly opposed the action taken against students and farmers, alleging that police under Union Ho... read..

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'Paper leaks jeopardising students' future, govt committed to put stop to this': Dilip Ghosh on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday hailed the central government's decision to introduce 'The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' in the Lok Sabha, stating that the legislation will put a "permanent stop" to the ... read..

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"PM Modi has always followed zero tolerance policy": Suvendu Adhikari on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always followed a "zero tolerance policy" on issues related to examination irregularities, adding that the Centre has proposed the Public Examinations (Preven... read..

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West Bengal: New Assembly building to be built soon, announces CM Suvendu Adhikari at state budget session

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that a new Assembly building will soon be constructed in the state. The Chief Minister made the announcement during his vote of thanks address at the state budget session on Sunday.... read..

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New assembly building to be constructed as seats will increase above 400 after delimitation: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced that a new Assembly building will be constructed in the state, noting that the land for the project has already been identified.... read..

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Kolkata Police arrest 11 for violence and attack on journalists at July 24 rally

The Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested eleven individuals in connection with the violence and attack on journalists that occurred during a student rally in the city on July 24, officials said.... read..

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Abhishek Banerjee questions "silence" from several celebrities on student protests, urges youth to "rethink who deserves applause"

In the wake of nationwide student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday urged the Millennials and Gen Z to reconsider their support for those celebrities, influencers, and sports... read..

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"Govt wants to take everyone along": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said the government wants all stakeholders to resolve issues through dialogue.... read..

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Less than 100 days to go, Kumartuli gets Durga idols ready for foreign markets

With Durga Puja still a few months away, the narrow lanes of the renowned and centuries-old potters' hub in North Kolkata's Kumartuli are already busy with preparations. Artisans are working on idols of Goddess Durga that will not only be worshipped in I... read..

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7 cases filed, 70 miscreants identified for violence in student protests: West Bengal CM Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said seven cases have been registered and at least 70 people identified as "miscreants" in connection with the violence during a NEET students' protest in Kolkata on Friday.... read..

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West Bengal CM Adhikari condemns attack on police, journalists during NEET protest in Kolkata; orders strict action

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has condemned the "brutal attack" on police personnel and journalists during the NEET protests in Kolkata on Friday.... read..

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Durand Cup: Samad seals win for Mohun Bagan over East Bengal in derby

Sahal Abdul Samad's second-half strike ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their arch-rivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sa... read..

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"No one is above law": West Bengal CM announces suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors over extortion, illegal detention of truck

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the immediate suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors posted at the Rampur checkpost in Paschim Bardhaman after they allegedly harassed a goods carrier driver and demanded an unlawful bribe.... read..

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CM Suvendu Adhikari unveils 'Mahanayak' Uttam Kumar's statue on actor's death anniversary

The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, paid tribute to the late Bengali actor Uttam Kumar by unveiling his statue to mark the actor's death anniversary on Friday.... read..

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Oldest rivalry opens oldest Trophy: Kolkata derby to kickstart 135th Durand Cup

East Bengal FC will take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Kolkata Derby on Saturday, July 25, as the two Kolkata giants open the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.... read..

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Mamata Banerjee extends support to students protesting at Jantar Mantar, questions Centre over police action

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday extended support to the youth-led protest over the NEET-UG paper leak, condemning police action against protesters in the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march.... read..

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'Doing all this out of desperation': Dilip Ghosh slams TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's conduct after suspension from Assembly

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following the suspension of TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh from the Assembly, saying the party is "collapsing" and its leaders are acting out of "desperation."... read..

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Durand Cup Trophy tour concludes in Kolkata ahead of tournament opener

The Trophy Tour of the 135th Durand Cup reached Kolkata on Wednesday, completing its journey across all five host cities ahead of the kickoff of Asia's oldest football tournament on July 25.... read..

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee sends legal notice to rebel MLA Madan Mitra over alleged defamatory remarks

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday sent a legal notice to rebel TMC MLA Madan Mitra, who joined Ritabrata Banerjee's faction a few days ago, alleging that the legislator made false, reckless and defamatory statements against him.... read..

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"Where there is TMC, there is BJP": West Bengal Congress chief Sarkar hits out at Mamata Banerjee over political nexus

West Bengal Congress President Subhankar Sarkar launched a sharp attack on TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, accusing the TMC of converting 'Martyrs' Day' into a "political spectacle" and asserting that a long-standing nexus exists between the TMC a... read..

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Kunal Ghosh suspended from Bengal Assembly after disrupting rebel TMC Chief Whip's speech

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the Assembly for the day after he interrupted rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman during the Home and Hill Affairs budget discussion.... read..

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Mamata Banerjee expresses "solidarity" with opposition's protest against police crackdown on CJP protesters

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has expressed solidarity with opposition over its protest against the government and the police action on CJP protestors on Monday.... read..

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