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"Under Nitish Kumar's leadership, NDA will form govt": Newly appointed Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal

The newly appointed Bihar BJP President, Dilip Jaiswal on Friday said that the next assembly elections in Bihar will be fought under the leadership of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the NDA will form the government.... read..

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"Will protest political discrimination of Bengal in Niti Aayog meet": Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that she will be protesting against the political discrimination meted out to Bengal at the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on Saturday, July 27.... read..

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya accuses the Congress party of doing politics on the Agniveer Scheme

Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya accused the Congress party on Friday of politicising the Agniveer Scheme and spreading misleading statements.... read..

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Durand Cup Group C: Kerala Blasters, Punjab FC aim to make impact under new coaches

The new season is just days away, with the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup kicking off this Saturday. This prestigious tournament offers clubs a valuable opportunity to evaluate their squad strength and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the upcoming lea... read..

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West Bengal: BJP slams Assembly Speaker for not allowing adjournment motion on Kolkata Mayor's controversial remarks

The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday criticised the Speaker of the Assembly, Biman Banerjee, for rejecting the BJP's adjournment motion seeking a debate on the controversial remarks made by Kolkata Mayor Firhad... read..

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Kolkata: Man jumps in front of metro train, critical

Metro services in Kolkata were disrupted on Wednesday after a man tried to die by suicide by jumping in front of the train.... read..

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Trade from ICP Fulbari Indo-Bangladesh International border starts after being closed due to unrest in Dhaka

The Integrated Check Post (ICP) Fulbari Indo-Bangladesh International Border started on Wednesday after trade came to a standstill amid the unrest in Bangladesh.... read..

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Kolkata International Film Festival to be held between December 4-12

The 30th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival will be held between December 4-12.... read..

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Durand Cup 2024, Group B Preview: New-look Bengaluru FC look to start afresh

A brand new football season is on the horizon, with the historic Durand Cup kicking off on July 27.... read..

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West Bengal: Two interstate cybercrime syndicate members held in Kolkata

Two prime suspects of an organised interstate racket that duped people under the pretext of crypto investments have been arrested, the Cyber Police Station of West Bengal's Crime Investigation Department (CID) said on Wednesday.... read..

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Budget 2024 an effort towards journey of Viksit Bharat: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari lauded Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, saying that it will propel the country in its journey towards Viksit Bharat.... read..

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Reduction of LPG prices; revision of tax slabs: Expectation from Budget 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Tuesday present the Union Budget for the seventh consecutive time and the people expect LPG and petrol prices to be reduced and the income tax slab to be revised.... read..

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"Andhra Bihar Finance Minister": TMC on Budget 2024

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over announcing special packages in the Union Budget for states inlcuding Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, which are ruled by key allies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance ... read..

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"Utilise funds allocated to Bengal without diverting it for unauthorised purposes: Governor CV Ananda Bose on Budget 2024

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday described budget 2024-25 as a pro-people and said it presents a golden opportunity for the Bengal government to utilise the funds allocated by the Centre effectively without diverting them for unauthorised pu... read..

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Durand Cup Group A: Arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, East Bengal aim to continue tournament supremacy

The 133rd Durand Cup is set to kick off the 2024-25 football season on July 27 in Kolkata, with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant facing Downtown Heroes FC.... read..

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Union Budget 2024-25 is 'directionless, anti-people': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2024-25 calling it politically motivated, directionless, anti-people, and lacking vision.... read..

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"Mamata Didi can talk to Bangladesh PM if needed": TMC leader Sudip amid protest in neighbouring country

Amid protests that resulted in the deaths of over 100 people over the quota system for civil service jobs in Bangladesh, TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can talk to neighbouring PM Sheikh Hasina if neede... read..

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Guard bogie of goods train derails in West Bengal's Ranaghat during internal shunting

The rear guard bogie of a goods train derailed during internal shunting in the Ranaghat yard in the district here, the Eastern Railways said in a press release.... read..

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Hockey India Junior East Zone Championship 2024: Odisha, Jharkhand win titles

Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Jharkhand claimed titles in the Men's and Women's categories of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024 respectively at the Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Salt Lake in Kolkata on Sunda... read..

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Akhilesh Yadav at TMC rally: 'BJP government will fall very soon'

At the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) Dharamtala rally in Kolkata, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee delivered strong criticisms of the BJP government, accusing it of using underhanded tactics to stay in power an... read..

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Guard bogie of goods train derails in West Bengal's Ranaghat

The guard bogie of a goods train derailed in the goods ward of Ranaghat in Nadia district on Sunday evening.... read..

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2nd Hockey India Junior East Zone C'ship: Odisha, Jharkhand secure men's, women's titles

The Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Jharkhand claimed titles in the men's and women's categories, respectively, of the second Hockey India Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024 on Sunday at the Netaji Subhash Eastern Centre, Salt Lake... read..

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"If helpless individuals from Bangladesh knock on West Bengal's door, we will provide shelter," says CM Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh protests

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said that her government would provide shelter to individuals from Bangladesh who seek refuge, amidst ongoing protests in the neighbouring country.... read..

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TMC only party, 38 pc of whose elected MPs are women, says CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is the only party in the country 38 per cent of whose elected MPs are women.... read..

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Hockey India Junior East Zone Championship 2024: Manipur, Jharkhand, Odisha register wins

The penultimate day of action in the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men and Women East Zone Championship 2024 at Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Salt Lake in Kolkata saw Manipur Hockey, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Bengal claim victories in the Women's category, wh... read..

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"Situation in Bangladesh grim," says Bangladeshi national after arriving in India

As the situation in Bangladesh amid the ongoing anti-quota protests continues to intensify, several Bangladeshi nationals have arrived in India.... read..

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"US trust in India led to approval of selling America's most exquisite jet engine technology to India": US envoy Garcetti

Highlighting India-US relations and increasing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that the US's trust in India has resulted in the approval of selling their most exquisite jet engine technology to India, whic... read..

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West Bengal CM recalls brutal killings, ahead of 'Ma-Mati-Manush Divas'

Ahead of 'Ma- Mati- Manush Divas', West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recalled the "brutal" killing of 13 people who died in the year 1993.... read..

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US Ambassador enjoys e-scooter ride in Kolkata

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Saturday was seen enjoying the e-scooter ride in Kolkata's New Town area.... read..

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