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Violence over citizenship law ebbs in Bengal, but Mamata-Governor war of words continues

Mamata Banerjee takes dig at Amit Shah’s ‘firm like a rock’ comment on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Governor Dhankhar says everyone must abide by the new law.

No occasion to play politics: Bengal Governor raps CM Mamata over ads on citizenship law, NRC

Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said the Mamata govt cannot use public money for such ads, and asked it to withdraw the claims that NRC and Citizenship Act will not be implemented in the state.

Is Mamata wasting political capital by clashing with Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar?

Relations between West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have plummeted after the TMC government ordered that universities will no longer require the governor’s consent

Bengal Governor says he’s not a rubber stamp as another clash begins with Mamata govt

Trinamool Congress sees “ulterior motive” of Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar in keeping important bills pending over which assembly was adjourned Tuesday.

West Bengal governor hits out at Mamata for ‘humiliating’ him, not briefing regularly

Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said the chief minister is obliged to brief him according to the Constitution, but Mamata Banerjee hasn’t done so ‘even once’.

Post of constitutional head is seriously compromised in Bengal: Governor hits out at TMC govt

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has been at loggerheads with the TMC government in the state, added that the situation is "unprecedented and challenging".

Mamata govt doesn’t respond to chopper request, Governor Dhankhar goes to Farakka by road

Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is to visit an educational institute in Farakka. State government asked why did he need a helicopter.

Jagdeep Dhankhar isn’t first, Mamata has been on the warpath with every Bengal governor

In her 8-year tenure, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has had to deal with three governors, none of whom she has particularly warmed up to.

Can’t accept La Martiniere board denying membership as I’m non-Christian: Bengal governor

Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar says the provision in La Martiniere School’s constitution ‘directly hits’ the right to equality before law in the Indian Constitution.

Jailed Chidambaram receives a surprise birthday letter from PM Modi, tweets polite retort

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My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.