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YSRCP alleges police excesses against social media activists
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YSRCP alleges police excesses against social media activists

The Opposition party has claimed that 336 cases have been filed against its social media activists

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December 30, 2024
Telangana Initiates Process to Bring Back Accused in Phone Tapping Case from US
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Telangana Initiates Process to Bring Back Accused in Phone Tapping Case from US

Telangana Police have initiated the process to bring back two accused, including the former chief of Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) T. Prabhakar Rao, to India from the United States in the phone-tapping case.

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December 30, 2024
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Abhishek Banerjee slams the silence of film stars and sports personalities on Manmohan Singh

Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, strongly criticised film and sports personalities, often considered role models, for their silence on the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

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December 30, 2024
Bengal Police Have Tightened Security to Counter Terrorism and Infiltration Threats
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Bengal Police Have Tightened Security to Counter Terrorism and Infiltration Threats

Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said police are highly active in countering terrorism and are working silently to ensure the safety of residents

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December 30, 2024
Seventh Arrest in Bengal Fake Passport Racket Case, Helped Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals
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Seventh Arrest in Bengal Fake Passport Racket Case, Helped Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals

The Kolkata Police, on Sunday, arrested a man in connection with a racket operating out of West Bengal which was engaged in arranging fake Indian identity documents, including passports, for illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators entering India through the porous borders of the state.

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December 30, 2024
Arrested Bangladeshi national frequently changed locations in Bengal
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Arrested Bangladeshi national frequently changed locations in Bengal

Abiyur Rahaman, the illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator who was arrested on December 27 by Kolkata Police from a hotel in Marquis Street in central Kolkata along with fake Indian identity documents, including passport, had been frequently changing his accommodations since he started residing in India permanently since 2023.

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December 30, 2024
Great loss to country, Congress party: Abhijit Mukherjee on demise of Manmohan Singh
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Great loss to country, Congress party: Abhijit Mukherjee on demise of Manmohan Singh

Abhijit Mukherjee, the son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that the passing away of the late leader is a great loss to the country and the Congress party.

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December 30, 2024
Four More Bengal Workers Apprehended in Manipur for Flouting Inner Line Permit Rule
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Four More Bengal Workers Apprehended in Manipur for Flouting Inner Line Permit Rule

Four more workers from West Bengal have been apprehended for flouting the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur, taking the total number of violations from other states to 33 this month.

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December 30, 2024
BSF arrests smuggler with 8.5 kg silver ornaments along Indo-Bangladesh border
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BSF arrests smuggler with 8.5 kg silver ornaments along Indo-Bangladesh border

The Border Security Force (BSF) claims to have arrested a cross-border smuggler in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal on Saturday with silver ornaments weighing 8.5 kg.

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December 30, 2024
Siliguri holds its sixth Pride Walk
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Siliguri holds its sixth Pride Walk

Siliguri witnessed its sixth Pride Walk today, organised by members of the LGBT community, who marched through the city demanding their fundamental rights, including those for adoption, marriage, and the recognition of love.

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December 30, 2024
Ruling, Oppn parties must act together to curb infiltration
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Ruling, Oppn parties must act together to curb infiltration

Mahakumbh chief convener concerned over the arrest of a number of Bangladeshi terrorists in Bengal

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December 30, 2024
After 21-day, three-state escapade, runaway Zeenat captured
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After 21-day, three-state escapade, runaway Zeenat captured

Fugitive tigress Zeenat was finally tranquilised and captured here today, 21 days after she escaped from the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha.

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December 30, 2024
ISRO to sign off 2024 with SpaDeX mission
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ISRO to sign off 2024 with SpaDeX mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its year-end mission, \"Space Docking Experiment\" (SpaDeX), on Monday at 9:58 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota.

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December 30, 2024
179 Killed in Plane Crash at South Korean Airport
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179 Killed in Plane Crash at South Korean Airport

Jeju Air flight skids off runway, hits wall, bursts into flame; 2 rescued

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December 30, 2024
Congress Campaign Demanding Shah's Resignation to Start After 3 January
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Congress Campaign Demanding Shah's Resignation to Start After 3 January

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that his party will start 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhaan' campaign to demand the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his alleged disparaging remarks against Babasaheb Ambedkar.

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December 30, 2024
Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in the Yamuna
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Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in the Yamuna

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna in the national capital on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
India's Koneru Humpy Clinches Second World Rapid Chess Crown
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India's Koneru Humpy Clinches Second World Rapid Chess Crown

Koneru Humpy, India's top-rated female chess player, secured her second World Rapid Championship title, finishing the tournament with 8.5/11 here on Sunday (IST).

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December 30, 2024
To persevere and grow as a couple' is our motto'
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To persevere and grow as a couple' is our motto'

The secret to Uditendu and Sangita Sarkar's journey lies in mutual respect, patience, and unconditional support and love for each other.

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December 29, 2024
Mumbai's New Big Five
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Mumbai's New Big Five

Making their presence felt on Mumbai's evolutionary dining scene is this curated list of five brand new places where great food and drink couple with stunning interiors to make for a pleasurable dining experience.

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December 29, 2024
House of Sheherwali: A peek into pre-colonial Murshidabad
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House of Sheherwali: A peek into pre-colonial Murshidabad

On the banks of the Bhagirathi, in the humble town of Azimganj, is the House of Sheherwali.

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December 29, 2024
Nabanna Utsav: The harvesting festival of rural Bengal
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Nabanna Utsav: The harvesting festival of rural Bengal

Nabanna or No Ban is the worship of Goddess Laxmi. It is done from the start of the month of Agrahayan in Bengali.

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December 29, 2024
WISHING A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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WISHING A HAPPY NEW YEAR

It is that time of the year again. I have already started receiving emails as well as cards by regular mail from my friends, relatives, neighbours and colleagues wishing me a happy new year.

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December 29, 2024
Serampore fest gives boost to self-help groups
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Serampore fest gives boost to self-help groups

More than 22 self-help groups (SHG) have put up stalls at Serampore heritage and tourism festival to display their handmade products.

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December 29, 2024
PM Modi should take firm steps on violence against Hindus in B'desh: Mahakumbh chief organiser
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PM Modi should take firm steps on violence against Hindus in B'desh: Mahakumbh chief organiser

Swami Vishokananda accused the Yunus government in Dhaka of remaining silent despite global condemnation of the jihadist attacks in Bangladesh

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December 29, 2024
Campaign against TB across ER's Asansol division
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Campaign against TB across ER's Asansol division

The Asansol division of Eastern Railway has embarked on a comprehensive 100 Days TB Elimination campaign, which started from 7 December, aimed at eradicating the disease from the region.

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December 29, 2024
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Sundar decodes India's game plan after 4th Test fightback

Having removed half of the Indian batting on the second, Australia had a foot in the door when they clinched the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday.

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December 29, 2024
Emotional celebrations for Reddy family after Nitish slams maiden Test century
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Emotional celebrations for Reddy family after Nitish slams maiden Test century

Since the international retirement of superstar all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, Team India has struggled to find a suitable replacement. But with a gritty century under challenging circumstances on the third day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish Kumar Reddy seems to have offered new hopes to Indian cricket fans.

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December 29, 2024
BGT: Reddy Century Raises India's Hopes in MCG Test
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BGT: Reddy Century Raises India's Hopes in MCG Test

Young all-rounder shared a 127-run stand with Sundar as India fought back after being 221 for 7

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December 29, 2024
ISL: Hyderabad produce last-minute equaliser in 1-1 draw with East Bengal
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ISL: Hyderabad produce last-minute equaliser in 1-1 draw with East Bengal

Manoj Mohammed scores in the 90th minute to deny a third consecutive victory for the Kolkata Giants

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December 29, 2024
Kerala Blasters, Jamshedpur FC to battle for top-six spot
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Kerala Blasters, Jamshedpur FC to battle for top-six spot

Jamshedpur FC will aim to jump to the fourth spot on the points table when they host Kerala Blasters FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday.

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December 29, 2024