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Miscreants vandalise white sculpture of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Kolkata; two arrested

The furious villagers have told the police that they would launch a hunt by themselves, if the police are unable to identify the miscreants.

Aug 16, 2017

Not just Beijing, New Delhi is having uneasy relations with Trivandrum, Kolkata, Agartala, Bengaluru as well

While the Modi government is more occupied with external foes like China, the fact that its relations with non-BJP ruled states are deteriorating is equally alarming. This has put the Indian federalism under a lot of stress.

Aug 16, 2017

Rogue elephant that trampled 15 persons in eastern India could be shot to death

The elephant has trampled to death at least 15 people in the past few months. Read on to know more.

Aug 9, 2017

Bengal village woman 'sucked' husband's blood every night to 'keep evils away'; uproar after he dies

It's hard to believe such shocking incidents happen in the 21st century but it has been reported by the state's media. The husband was administered three bottles of blood in hospital but yet he died.

Aug 8, 2017

BJP tries to capitalise on Nirbhaya-like rape case in Bengal: Villagers shoo away 'sympathetic' saffron leader

Like Mamata who had called women protesters when she went to visit a gangrape victim's family "CPI(M)'s people", Locket Chatterjee also called the protesters "TMC people". The reality is that these protests are genuine outbursts against opportunist politicians.

Aug 4, 2017

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Agri Distress: 55% crop insurance claims pending

In Telangana, Rs 311 crore was collected as premium and against Rs 174 crore of estimated claims, farmers did not receive any payouts.

Jul 28, 2017

Kolkata's drunk woman, caught for rash driving, hugs and smooches cop

The drunk woman was driving home when the police stopped her car. Read to know what happened next!

Jul 28, 2017

TV's Draupadi warns of rape in West Bengal: FIR lodged against BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Actor-turned-politician Roopa Ganguly has drawn flak for claiming that women can be raped within 15 days of arriving in West Bengal. Watch what she said here, and how the Trinamool Congress reacted.

Jul 15, 2017

Basirhat Violence: BJP leader arrested for 'spreading fake news and creating communal trouble'

The CID arrested BJP leader Tarun Sengupta for allegedly posting fake pictures and videos on social media to instigate communal trouble in West Bengal.

Jul 12, 2017

Vice-presidential poll: Left has endorsed the same Gopalkrishna Gandhi it suspected as Bengal governor a decade ago

Gandhi had chosen to be a vocal governor and quite a few times, he had acted not to the liking of the then Left Front government. Today, Modi's BJP has made it support the same individual. Politics is fun, isn't it?

Jul 12, 2017

West Bengal: Human traffickers used to buy phone numbers of women from recharge shops

In a disturbing revelation, police found out that traffickers used to pay young men between 500-1500 rupees to eavesdrop at the recharge shop to acquire the numbers of the women.

Jul 11, 2017

Dull job market forces Bengal degree holders to apply for attendant post to handle corpses

It is not possible to stop a graduate from applying for a job that demands a minimum educational qualification of 8th standard, says West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee

Jul 11, 2017

West Bengal communal riots: 1 dead, Shanti Vahini on the roads as CM-Governor spat continues

A 45-year-old man injured in the communal violence that happened in Basirhat dies in a hospital in Kolkata. Yet the spat between the CM and Governor seems to continue.

Jul 6, 2017

Bengal's Baduria burns as Facebook post sparks communal fire; Centre rushes troops

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she felt "threatened" and "humiliated" by the way the governor spoke to her "like a BJP block president" over the issue. Centre has asked for a report from the CM about the same.

Jul 5, 2017

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Mamata Banerjee's Kanyashree Prakalpa for girls wins UN award

Kanyashree Prakalpa seeks to improve the status and well-being of girls, specifically those from socio-economically disadvantaged families.

Jun 24, 2017

Darjeeling unrest: Gorkhas' voice getting louder for Gorkhaland

The Gorkhaland movement has received support from Gorkhas all over the world, which has made the agitation strong in Darjeeling. But why not many voice was heard in their favour?

Jun 22, 2017

Stray violence across India after loss to Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017 final [PHOTOS]

Violence erupted across several places in India after the Boys in Blue lost to Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Read to know what happened.

Jun 19, 2017

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Darjeeling: Mamata Banerjee shows Gorkha Janmukti Morcha who's the boss; BJP in a spot

The chief minister's move to mobilise her government to the Hills was a masterstroke and the outsmarted Gorkha Janmukti Morcha had virtually no option but to resort to violence. But that again, made Banerjee's hands stronger.

Jun 10, 2017

Madhya Pradesh farmers' killings: Shivraj Singh Chouhan is lucky he has no Mamata in Opposition

Despite the killing of five farmers in police firing, it is unlikely that Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lose power in the state because there is virtually no Opposition to cash in on these issues.

Jun 7, 2017

Unhappy with marriage, woman cuts off husband's genitals

A woman in West Bengal has cut off the genitals of her husband because she was unhappy with her marriage. Read to know more.

May 24, 2017

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