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Topic: Bengal

INDIA bloc hits rough weather in Bengal, Kerala & Tripura, CPI(M) refuses to join poll strategy panel

Bengal & Kerala units felt that nominating member to coordination & election strategy committee could have left CPI(M) ranks & supporters confused in these two states.

There’s more to Assam than Ahoms. Ancient Kamarupa, Bengal challenge assumptions

The Mughal-Ahom wars were really the culmination of 1,000 years of geopolitical rivalry.

Video of women being stripped, thrashed in West Bengal’s Malda sparks BJP-TMC slugfest

BJP's Amit Malviya accuses CM Mamata Banerjee of 'shedding tears for political expediency'. TMC responds by calling it attempt to 'divert attention' from Manipur incident.

Trinamool gets rural poll booster ahead of 2024 polls, BJP decline continues in West Bengal

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.

Peasant revolts, riots & muscle-flexing — why violence runs deep in Bengal politics

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.

No relief from HC in teachers’ recruitment scam case, Abhishek Banerjee to face CBI tomorrow

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.

HC orders NIA probe into Bengal Ram Navami violence, slams cops for ‘underplaying true state of affairs’

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.

Curious case of Mukul Roy: TMC leader ‘disappears’ & surfaces in Delhi, sparks buzz about ‘return to BJP’

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.

‘State’s views not included’ — Bengal slams Modi govt over report flagging ‘irregularities’ in mid-day meals

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.

‘Want Kashmir Files on Bengal’: BJP backs Vivek Agnihotri, TMC calls director’s claims bogus

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.

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Faiz Hameed conviction is a message from Munir. He won’t tolerate sympathy for Imran Khan

The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.