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    Asif’s Kolkata threat under lens; agencies suspect bid to incite terror in West Bengal

    India’s security agencies are closely examining the remarks made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, where he made a reference to Kolkata. Asif warned that if India attempted any 'false flag operation', then Pakistan’s response would extend to Kolkata.

    Man kills wife before daughter in Kolkata, held

    In a gruesome incident, a man allegedly killed his wife in front of their minor daughter in Kolkata, sending shockwaves across the city. The accused has been arrested, and police have launched a detailed investigation into the case. The incident took place in the Kasba area of south Kolkata during the early hours of Sunday,.

    ‘Merely populist announcements’: BJP on Mamata Banerjee’s poll promise for women

    New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s effort to woo women voters for the two-phased Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29, invited sharp reactions, on Saturday, from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. The BJP leaders called the Trinamool Congress’ poll promise for women voters in West Bengal, as ‘merely populist announcements’ by.

    Mamata Banerjee attacks ECI over transfers, deputations of bureaucrats, cops

    Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the latter’s decision to transfer bureaucrats and police officers in the state and also sending many of them on deputation as general and police observers in other poll-bound states almost daily since the model code of conduct came.

    28 IAS, 9 IPS named poll observers for key states

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed a total of 28 IAS and 9 IPS officers as election observers in poll-bound states, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The move is part of preparations to ensure free, fair, and transparent assembly elections scheduled in multiple states in 2026. Out of the total appointments, West.

    West Bengal Police Shuffle: EC replaces Bengal’s acting DGP, Kolkata Top Cop

    Goyal is a former Kolkata Police Commissioner, who was removed from the post soon after his name was dragged into controversy after the ghastly rape & murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College

    Mamata Banerjee announces formation of West Bengal Traders’ Welfare Board​

    Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced the formation of the West Bengal Traders’ Welfare Board (WBTWB) for the overall welfare of the traders’ community in West Bengal.​ Using her X handle, Banerjee made the announcement, which she said had been a long-standing demand of the traders’ community.​ “I am very happy to announce.

    PM Modi to visit Assam and West Bengal tomorrow; launch infra and rail projects

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam and West Bengal over the next two days — Friday and Saturday — to attend multiple programmes and launch major development initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity and infrastructure in the region, government officials said on Thursday.Ā  During his visit, the Prime Minister will attend events in.

    “Protocol lapse in West Bengal unprecedented attack on President’s dignity”: Jaishankar

    New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday strongly condemned the alleged breach of protocol during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, saying it was an unprecedented attack on the dignity of the nation’s highest office. In a post on X, Jaishankar highlighted that the incident also reflected a lack of respect from.

    Murmu flags protocol lapses during West Bengal event visit

    Droupadi Murmu has expressed concern over alleged protocol lapses, and a last-minute venue change during an official programme in West Bengal. The issue reportedly arose during the President’s recent visit to the state, where arrangements for a scheduled event were altered without proper adherence to established presidential protocols. According to officials familiar with the matter,.

    Four Trinamool, one BJP candidate file nominations for RS polls from Bengal

    Kolkata: One Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for election to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal was completed at the state Assembly on Thursday. Incidentally, the total number of Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal going to polls this time is also five. As per the current numerical strength of the Trinamool Congress and the.