Interestingly, the Opposition combine of the CPI(M) and the Congress, which drew a blank in 2021 state polls, have done well in certain districts which have a sizable Muslim population.
Analysts say control of resources & democratic institutions are immediate reasons that lead to political violence in West Bengal, where Panchayat polls are to be held on 8 July.
Court refused to entertain TMC MP's plea to stay single bench order allowing CBI, ED to interrogate him. 'Wasn't even given a day’s notice, but will abide by CBI summons', tweets Abhishek.
Court directs police to transfer all records, CCTV footage to the central agency within two weeks. BJP's Suvendu Adhikari had petitioned seeking CBI/NIA probe into the clashes.
After filing missing complaint Monday night, Subrangshu Roy claims he learnt from media that his father was heading to Delhi. Adds that Roy is unwell unwell & suffers from dementia.
Irregularities include over reporting of meals worth over Rs 100 cr & difference in number of beneficiaries. A team from Delhi visited Bengal in February & submitted its findings.
Filmmaker had claimed there were several 'mini-Kashmirs' in Bengal at public event. BJP has been hitting out at TMC for allegedly perpetuating political violence against rivals.
Kumar Ramendra Narayan Roy ‘died’ in 1909, but an ascetic claiming to be the man surfaced over a decade later, saying his wife conspired to poison him. His ‘death’ remains a mystery.
After internal report flagged Bengal unit's poor organisational preparedness, BJP high command has emphasised need for work on the ground, it is learnt.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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