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Babul Supriyo appointed TMC national spokesperson

Supriyo's appointment part of the strategy to expand base outside Bengal, says a TMC leader

The Hindu

Amarnath flash floods | Control room opened, assistance assured, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said a control room — 033-22143526 — has been opened at the State Secretariat Nabanna.

The Hindu

'Radiant Citadel' writer reveals the ancient secrets behind her D&D adventure

Writer Mimi Mondal reveals how ancient Bengali cultures inspired her Radiant Citadel adventure “In the Mists of Manivarsha.”

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Dilip Ghosh's derogatory comments on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee triggers row; TMC seeks action against BJP leader

During an interaction at a conclave, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh had allegedly made some derogatory remarks about Ms. Banerjee’s family.

The Hindu

Assamese Muslims recognised as a distinct indigenous community

The move distinguishes them from the Bengali-speaking Muslims who migrated from present-day Bangladesh

The Hindu

The karigar goes remote: on S24 Parganas’ embroidered creations

Bengaluru-based S24 Parganas employs aari and zardozi hand embroiderers from the West Bengal district of the same name to craft statement tops, dresses and jackets

The Hindu

After Maharashtra, they will topple governments in other States, says Mamata

The West Bengal CM said the saffron party has deliberately chosen to ‘disturb’ the Maharashtra government at a time when the Presidential polls are approaching

The Hindu

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Cracks in Mamata Banerjee-led 'opposition meet' for Presidential polls

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday will hold a meeting with several Opposition leaders to discuss presidential polls and put up a united fight against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Arrest count in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal increases; sporadic incidents reported even as situation de-escalates

Uneasy calm prevails in parts of country

The Hindu

Don’t raise demands of Bengal division in public, Nadda to party leaders

Such issues can be discussed in party forum, he says after a number of leaders from State raised demands for separate State

The Hindu

Why Bengali vlogger Roddur Roy’s arrest for ‘abusing’ Mamata has kicked up a storm

Controversial Bengali vlogger Roddur Roy was arrested on Tuesday for making “derogatory” remarks about West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, a Lok Sabha MP and all-India general secretary of the Trinamool Congress.

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Nadda visits Bankim Chattopadhyay's house, TMC accuses him of insulting Bengali icons

BJP says TMC is trying to create an issue and the allegations are a reflection of the panic that has set in the ruling camp

The Hindu

Bengal continues to pile on Jharkhand’s misery

Gharami falls for 186 while Majumdar makes 117

The Hindu

Will shed my blood but never allow division of West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Lashing out at the BJP camp "for trying to fan separatism" in the State, the TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee claimed that all communities in north Bengal had been living in harmony for decades

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KLO chief says Bengal BJP MPs support separate Koch-Kamtapur state

Video released with KLO chief and supporters carrying weapons and donning military fatigues comes ahead of CM Mamata Banerjee’s visit to north Bengal

The Hindu

Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam

A few non-Muslim communities welcomed it, while Muslims are worried about divisive politics

The Hindu

2024 polls will be no entry for BJP, says Mamata

West Bengal CM calls for State-wide protests against the Centre not releasing funds

The Hindu

Railway Minister asks West Benal government to rise above politics

Ashwini Vaishnaw, who was speaking at the 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan' in Kolkata, said majority of the farmers of the State are yet to get the benefits PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.

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Elephant carries body of her calf in north Bengal for two days

Carrying it over 7 km, the elephant joins her 30-strong herd at a tea garden.

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Smuggling of exotic animals in India reaches high as kangaroos spotted in Bengal

Illegal wildlife trafficking gangs have begun transporting kangaroos – native to Australia – to the eastern Indian state of West Bengal as the smuggling of exotic animals via India rises exponentially.

The Hindu

Yes, we Cannes!

Cannes Film Festival had it all: Deepika’s Bengal tiger sari & Aishwarya’s dark-yet-floral gown; alas, gum-baring Akshay & patriotic Kangana were missing. BTW, if we have a Cannespur, what would happen to Kanpur?

Daily Mirror

The Glazers' reasons for wanting to buy East Bengal and what it could mean for Man Utd

The Glazer family, who have owned Manchester United since 2005, are in talks with cricket legend Sourav Ganguly to take over Indian Super League side East Bengal

The Hindu

West Bengal BJP MP wants separate State for Jangalmahal region

Bengal BJP holds a meeting to discuss how to keep the party’s flock together and address grievances

The Hindu

West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI in recruitment scam

Partha Chatterjee was the State Education Minister when the alleged appointments were made

The Hindu

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