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ED summons TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee again on October 3; MP claims day coincides with party rally

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee summoned by ED on Oct 3 for questioning in Kolkata school jobs scam. TMC claims BJP trying to disrupt its planned rally in Delhi on same day. TMC to meet Union Minister to discuss non-release of dues under MGNREGA. BJP denies allegations, says ED right to ask…

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Dengue in West Bengal: Opposition blames State Government; TMC hits back

Opposition slams TMC Govt for failing to prevent dengue menace in West Bengal. TMC urges them to refrain from politicising issue. Govt directs district authorities to clean dengue hotspots. Central Govt offices asked to ensure cleanliness & preventive measures. Oppn accuses TMC of trying to hide death toll. TMC says…

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Subdued response from TN BJP’s leadership on AIADMK’s decision; TMC maintains equidistance

AIADMK celebrates exit from NDA; BJP leadership guarded in response. TN BJP awaits signal from national leadership; TMC leader G.K. Vasan says time to strengthen party.

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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks must be probed by Privileges Committee: Opposition

The Opposition also targeted the BJP, saying such incidents were no longer surprising.

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Muslim MP called ‘terrorist, pimp’ by BJP member inside India’s parliament

BJP’s Ramesh Bhiduri makes Islamophobic and threatening remarks against Kunwar Danish Ali during a debate.

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No coercive action against TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC directs ED

Justice Tirthankar Ghosh directed the ED that no coercive steps can be taken against the Trinamool Congress MP based on the ECIR.

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AIKS blames Trinamool and BJP for agrarian distress in West Bengal

.AIKS rally in Kolkata blames TMC & BJP for agrarian distress & alleged suicides. AIKS demands MSP of ₹1000/quintal for potatoes, protests planned. AIKS leaders visit families of farmers who died by suicide & raise issue of MSP support of paddy. CM & PM accused of mocking plight of farmers.…

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INDIA bloc likely to back Women’s Reservation Bill, even as parties point to its flaws

The INDIA bloc criticised the government for belatedly bringing the Women’s Reservation Bill, and called it “post-dated” promise that lacks in intent

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TMC questions why President was not invited to function held in old Parliament building

TMC questions why President Murmu not invited to event in Delhi's old Parliament building. Opposition parties had earlier objected to President not being invited to new Parliament building's inauguration. 21 parties boycotted event, contending President should inaugurate, not PM Modi. President summons/prorogues sessions on govt's advice.

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SC notice to CBI on bail plea of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal in cattle smuggling case

Mondal, who is the Birbhum district president of the ruling TMC in West Bengal, had prayed for bail, submitting that he has been in custody for over 145 days in connection with the case.

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How INDIA selected 14 anchors to boycott: Review of anchors’ social media, hate on debates

In the run-up to the opposition INDIA alliance’s blacklisting of 14 TV news anchors last week, almost all the members of the 26-party bloc’s coordination committee narrowed down on names of “partisan” anchors ahead of a joint discussion.

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INDIA parties to hold joint rally in Bhopal, start process for determining seat-sharing

INDIA bloc holds first meeting in New Delhi; decides to hold joint rally in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; start process for seat sharing and take up caste census issue. Abhishek Banerjee of TMC absent due to ED summon. AAP's Raghav Chadha proposes talks on seat sharing at national level. NC's Omar…

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Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee questioned by ED in WB school job scam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had also described the summons to her nephew as a tool of “political vendetta’.”

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Two BJP MPs in West Bengal face protests in their home turf

BJP MPs in West Bengal face protests; villagers in Malda plead for help from Khagen Murmu over Ganga river erosion and BJP workers lock Union Minister Subhas Sarkar in party office in Bankura

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40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious criminal cases: ADR

40% of sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% have serious criminal cases, 7% are billionaires and average assets per MP is ₹38.33 crs. 23 (79%) out of 29 MPs from Kerala, 41 (73%) out of 56 MPs from Bihar, 37 (57%) out of 65 MPs from Maharashtra, 13 (54%) out…

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Tirupati Civic Society resolves to seek TTD funds for upkeep of the town

Tirupati's Civic Society unanimously resolved to demand TTD release funds for town development and sanitation.

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Abhishek Banerjee says will appear before ED on September 13

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader & MP, confirms he'll appear before ED on Sep 13, despite it coinciding with INDIA's coordination committee meet. He was served notice by ED in connection with school jobs scam & cattle smuggling case. Banerjee had earlier declined to appear in June citing busy schedule. He…

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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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One nation, many elections: On the seven by-elections, their political signals

The bypolls in seven Assembly segments in six States across the country have thrown up mixed political signals

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INDIA wins four seats, BJP three in Assembly bypolls

INDIA bloc of Opposition parties wins four seats in first bypolls; BJP wins three. TMC, CPI(M) and JMM win one each. BJP retains Bageshwar and Dhanpur, wrests Boxanagar from CPI(M). SP wins Ghosi, JMM retains Dumri. Congress-UDF wins Puthuppally, TMC wins Dhupguri. BJP, INDIA bloc evenly divided; BJP loses Dhupguri…

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Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose pledges to fight corruption and violence in universities. He claims to have the support of 10 crore people and has appointed interim VCs after Supreme Court declared state govt's action illegal. He alleges 5 VCs appointed by him were harassed by TMC govt.

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Mamata’s ‘economic blockade’ comment | Teachers’ bodies voice concern, call for talks for permanent V-Cs

Teachers' bodies voice concern over WB CM's comment on possible "economic blockade" of universities; call for talks between Raj Bhavan & State Govt for amicable solution. WBCUTA, JUTA & ABUTA urge both sides to sit for talks to end stalemate & ensure smooth functioning of educational institutions. CM's comments reflect…

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Improve law and order instead of getting involved in unnecessary debates: G.K. Vasan

TN govt. criticized for deteriorating law & order; Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments spark nation-wide row. TMC leader G.K. Vasan claims liquor at centre of issues, seeks closure of liquor shops. Govt. indulging in debates & seeking publicity instead of addressing issues.

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INDIA bloc disunited, none of them can face PM Modi alone: Dilip Ghosh

BJP leader Ghosh criticizes INDIA bloc for disunity, contradictory statements. Alleges many parties lack courage to join bloc. Claims TMC govt. commits political murders, tortures women. Urges people to be freed from it in 2024 elections.

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Abhishek Banerjee accuses ED of ‘framing him with false evidence’

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims ED planted false evidence in computers during raids. He asserted no threats would make him bow to Delhi's powers. He accused those engaging in media trials of not believing in due process or having patience for it. He vowed to fight with head held high…

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