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Crime & Justice10 Aug, 08:19

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari orders fresh probe into RG Kar case

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a fresh investigation into the 2024 rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision follows a formal request from the victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, who is currently a BJP MLA. Adhikari stated that the state government will establish an inquiry commission under the Special Commission Act of 1952 and investigate the circumstances surrounding the victim's cremation. The Chief Minister alleged that the police failed to perform their duties during the initial handling of the case.

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Politics10 Aug, 04:49

Mamata Banerjee's convoy attacked in North 24 Parganas

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced aggressive protests on Sunday while traveling to the North 24 Parganas district to visit the family of a deceased Trinamool Congress worker. Protesters surrounded her vehicle, chanting slogans and throwing mud, shoes, and stones at the car. Banerjee alleged that the incident was a planned conspiracy and criticized the local police for failing to provide adequate security, while Trinamool Congress leaders described the event as an attempt on her life.

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Politics29 Sept, 07:44

Calcutta High Court Reserves Order on ISF Plea Challenging Election Symbol Reassignment

The Calcutta High Court has reserved its order on a petition filed by the Indian Secular Front (ISF) challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to reassign the "envelope" election symbol. The symbol, previously used by the ISF in the 2026 Assembly elections, was allotted to the newly formed Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC) for upcoming by-elections in West Bengal. The ISF was assigned the "almirah" symbol for these by-polls, scheduled for October 6, 2026, in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies.

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Politics13 Aug, 04:42

BJP workers repaint Academy of Fine Arts ticket counter in Kolkata

Workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party repainted the ticket counter at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata on Wednesday. This action follows a series of repainting incidents at the heritage site over the past few weeks, which have involved multiple colour changes. The Academy of Fine Arts has served as a cultural landmark in the city for decades.

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Swearing ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal

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Politics10 Aug, 05:10

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Announces Pension for Emergency Detainees

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for 325 individuals who were imprisoned for protesting during the 1975 Emergency. During a ceremony at the state secretariat, Adhikari also declared additional benefits for these individuals, including free bus travel and medical assistance at government hospitals. The initiative, titled Paschimbanga Loktantra Senani Samman, honours those identified as having defended democracy during the period of Emergency.

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Politics6 Aug, 03:58

Calcutta High Court dismisses Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for medical treatment

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea by Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee seeking permission to travel abroad for eye treatment. The court had previously directed Banerjee to appear before a medical board at the state-run SSKM Hospital for an evaluation. Following his refusal to comply with this directive, the court dismissed his application.

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Politics11 Aug, 21:38

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to provide data on West Bengal electoral roll appeals

The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Election Commission to submit details regarding the disposal of appeals filed by individuals whose names were removed from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued the directive while hearing a petition from Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who raised concerns over the slow pace of case resolution by appellate tribunals in the state.

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