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    Kolkata flooded after heavy rainfall; 7 dead, flights and trains disrupted

    Torrential rains from late Monday night to Tuesday morning flooded Kolkata and surrounding areas in West Bengal.

    West Bengal: Court award life imprisonment to rape accused in post-poll violence rape case

    Malda: The Additional District and Sessions Judge of the 2nd POCSO Court in Malda, West Bengal, rendered a sentence of life imprisonment to the defendant in a case involving rape. The accused identified as Rafikul Islam aka Bhelu sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 50,000/- for committing rape on a minor girl.

    Traditional treasures from Kashmir to West Bengal: PM Modi presents handcrafted gifts celebrating Indian culture to Ghanian leaders

    Accra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a curated collection of traditional Indian gifts to Ghanian leaders and dignitaries, each reflecting the rich artistic legacy of different Indian states. The gifts, thoughtfully chosen from Kashmir, Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal, beautifully represent the soul of India, a land where every region carries its own story, artistry,.

    Gold smuggling foiled: BSF nabs Man with 2.45 Kg Gold in West Bengal

    Kolkata: The Border Security Force (BSF), have arrested an Indian smuggler and seized more than 2.4 kg gold, valued at about Rs 2.43 crore, from his possession along the India-Bangladesh Border in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, officials said. The gold was being smuggled on Tuesday from Bangladesh to India through the.

    Three Escaped Bangladeshi Detainees from Hazaribagh Jail arrested in West Bengal

    Ranchi: Three Bangladeshi nationals who escaped from the detention centre inside Jayaprakash Narayan Central Jail in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have been arrested from West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday. The trio — identified as Nazmul, Reena Khan, and Nipah Akhtar Khushi — had illegally entered India without valid passports or visas and had previously served sentences.

    ‘Attack on the roots of democracy’, SC on 2021 Bengal post-poll violence

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court has condemned the 2021 post-election violence in West Bengal, describing it as a heinous act that dealt a severe blow to the very foundation of democracy. The remarks were made by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta while hearing a plea from the CBI contesting the grant of bail to.

    16 Bangladeshis, including 7 minors, apprehended in East Delhi

    New Delhi: In a drive against Bangladeshis illegally living in Delhi, the city police rounded up 16 persons, including seven children, from the Seemapuri area, an official said on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara), Prashant Gautam, said the apprehended Bangladeshi nationals revealed that they had crossed into India approximately 18-19 years ago under the.

    TMC leader’s purported audio clip threatening cop to rape his mother, wife goes viral

    Kolkata: A shocking audio clip has surfaced in which a Trinamool Congress (TMC) district leader is purportedly threatening a police officer in the district to rape his mother and wife. The audio clip was first shared by BJP’s state president in West Bengal and the Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, on the wall of.

    14 dead in Kolkata hotel fire, probe ordered

    Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma confirmed the casualty toll and said the fire had been brought under control around 1 am on Wednesday after ten fire engines were dispatched to the site.

    Murshidabad violence: Multiple petitions filed in Calcutta HC

    Kolkata: Several petitions have been submitted to the Calcutta High Court concerning the violence that erupted last week in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, during protests against the Waqf Act. One petition was filed on Wednesday at a single-judge bench, requesting an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the incidents. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh admitted the petition, which will be heard on Thursday..

    “Shubho Nabo Barsho”: PM Modi extends greetings on Poila Boishakh

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation for ‘Poila Boishakh’, which marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year 1432. In a post on X, PM Modi expressed his wishes for prosperity and good health in the coming year, stating, “Best wishes on Poila Boishakh! I hope all your wishes are fulfilled this year..