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RG Kar Rape And Murder: "This punishment is not enough"; Says junior doctors

Junior doctors held a protest outside the Sealdah Court on Monday demanding stricter punishment for the convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mechanic-turned-photographer: Meet the ‘sadhu’ in the viral water cannon image

Some called him a Hindu sant. The BJP IT cell chief termed him a “symbol of defiance” against the Mamata Banerjee government. And some on social media assumed he was the grandson of former Kolkata mayor Kamal Bose.

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Politics buzzing in UP as Oppn cries religious discrimination on Govt 'nameplate directive'

After Uttar Pradesh government issued a directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, the opposition parties continued to attack the state government, citing discrimination on the basis of religion, while the ruling party defended itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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EC issues two notices to West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar over advertisements 'targeting' TMC

Election Commission issues show-cause notices to West Bengal BJP chief for allegedly misleading advertisements targeting ruling party.

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Lok Sabha polls | About 61% turnout in Phase II; polling largely peaceful

Lok Sabha elections: Peaceful second phase polling in 88 constituencies across 13 States with nearly 61% voter turnout.

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Mithun counters Mamata’s ‘traitor’ jibe with corruption charges against Trinamool

Mithun Chakraborty a “big traitor from Bengal”, the actor-turned-politician participated in a BJP road show.

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SC agrees to hear arguments on BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s visit to Sandeshkali

The Supreme Court on April 15 agreed to hear arguments on BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar visit to violence-hit Sandeshkhali. Women in Sandeshkhali were agitating over alleged atrocities committed against them by Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh and his aides.

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Is there any dearth of Bengalis? BJP targets TMC over fielding cricketers in Lok Sabha polls

Trinamool Congress campaign for Lok Sabha polls focuses on Bengali identity, sparking controversy over outsider candidates.

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Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

With Lok Sabha elections months away, former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Thursday joined Bharatiya Janata Party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi to spend three days in West Bengal in March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal amidst BJP's accusations against Trinamool Congress leaders for sexual assault.

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Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions; Bengal BJP chief removed from village

Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against alleged land grabbing by Trinamool Congress leader, sparking political tensions and police involvement.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Supreme Court refuses PIL for CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence, directs petitioner to approach Calcutta High Court.

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SC stays LS privileges panel proceedings summoning West Bengal Chief Secretary, others for ‘injuring’ BJP MP

Supreme Court stays Lok Sabha Privileges Committee proceedings against West Bengal Chief Secretary on BJP MP's complaint.

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West Bengal BJP chief hospitalised after scuffle with police

BJP president Sukanta Majumdar hospitalized after scuffle with police en route to Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal.

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West Bengal govt’s prohibitory orders in Sandeshkhali set aside by HC

Calcutta High Court sets aside West Bengal government's decision to impose prohibitory orders at Sandeshkhali amid protests.

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Sandeshkhali: Setback to TMC, Calcutta High Court orders removal of prohibitory orders in Basirhat amid BJP agitation

In a major setback to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of prohibitory orders that were imposed under Section 144

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Sandeshkhali unrest | Section 144 imposed in vicinity of Basirhat SP office over BJP agitation

Prohibitory Orders were clamped on February 13 in the vicinity of the SP’s office in West Bengal’s Basirhat in view of a proposed agitation programme by the BJP over allegations of sexual harassment by women in Sandeshkhali block.

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Bengal BJP president urges Mamata to declare holiday on Jan 22

Kolkata BJP president urges CM Mamata Banerjee to declare holiday for Ram Mandir celebrations; Trinamool demands apology for obscene comments.

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Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

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Trinamool takes out protests against Bengal BJP chief for ‘insulting’ Swami Vivekananda

Trinamool Congress youth wing president Sayoni Ghosh led a march in Kolkata where protesters participated with photos of Swami Vivekananda.

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Parliament security breach | Accused has links with Trinamool, claims BJP

West Bengal BJP alleges association between ruling TMC MLA Tapas Roy and accused in Parliament security breach case Lalit Jha.

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West Bengal govt. keeps mum on Governor’s letter

The ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday lashed out at the Governor, accusing him of “deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP”.

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TMC accuses Bengal Governor of working on behalf of BJP after Bose sends missives to State, Centre

TMC, BJP accuse each other of interfering in higher edu. TMC accuses Governor of "deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP" and of wanting a "plum posting in New Delhi as a reward". BJP accuses TMC of "humiliating the Governor" for trying to clean up the mess…

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BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan

The BJP went on the offensive on Friday, lashing out against the West Bengal and Rajasthan governments — ruled by the Trinamool Congress and Congress respectively — regarding their record on crimes against women.

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West Bengal BJP takes out rally on election violence, calls for gherao of BDOs

West Bengal BJP holds mega rally in Kolkata to protest alleged irregularities in panchayat polls. Leaders of Opposition, State BJP president and national vice-president participate. INDIA, united platform of Opposition parties, ready to battle BJP, says Mamata Banerjee.

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