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Monday, September 22, 2025
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Topic: Bengal

Probe points to lapses by goods train crew, operating dept in Bengal train accident that killed 10

The horrific accident occurred when a goods train rammed into the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express in Darjeeling district on Monday.

560 complaints of post-poll violence received, 107 FIRs lodged, Bengal police informs Calcutta HC

Another 138 complaints are under scrutiny, DGP submits in affidavit. Maximum cases reported from Baruipur followed by Purba Bardhaman.

Bengal Governor asks CM why police stopped post-poll violence ‘victims’ from entering Raj Bhavan

BJP has levelled allegations of post-poll violence against the TMC, which the state’s ruling party has denied.

Cyclone Remal kills 2 in Bengal before weakening, Met says moderate rain to continue

At least 10 dead in neighbouring Bangladesh as rising temperatures at sea continue to trigger frequent storms in the region.

Adhir in pickle as Congress high command takes stern view of defacement of Kharge poster

On Sunday, three posters on wall of party headquarters in Kolkata which had Kharge’s photo next to Sonia Gandhi's were smeared with black ink & 'TMC dalal' written on it.

SubscriberWrites: Politics, unfortunately in binary

Bengal has been suffering from “developmental deficit” for more than 50 years is a well-known fact, it has now the added misfortune of “governance and administrative deficit.”

Amid Bengal governor sexual harassment row, a look at Article 361 that grants him immunity

Police are yet to register case against CV Ananda Bose & are seeking legal guidance since Article bars criminal proceedings against president & governor during their term in office.

History, heritage, hustle—Bengali filmmaker Prataya Saha’s 5-min movies on big cities go global

Prataya Saha’s short films have become hot favourites at international festival circuits like the Oscars, BAFTA, and the New York Asian Film Festival.

BJP calls Kolkata ‘safe haven’ for terrorists, Mamata hits back — ‘we managed to nab them in 2 hrs’

NIA Thursday said it had arrested from Kolkata the perpetrator and the architect behind the explosion that took place last month at Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe

‘Who else is there to vote for?’ — why Muslim clerics are rallying behind TMC in West Bengal

Muslim clerics are holding meetings to devise a plan with one aim — to ensure TMC’s victory. Community leaders & political analysts believe state's Muslims have little choice.   

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Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.