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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Topic: Kolkata Police

Kolkata Police closed 2 cases against Future Gaming around the time it donated to TMC via poll bonds

In both cases, lodged in 2019, lottery users accused the firm of misappropriating funds. Police filed closure reports in both even as ED was conducting a money-laundering probe.

Kolkata Police issues look out circular against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

At least 10 complaints have been filed across police stations under Kolkata Police jurisdiction against Sharma for hurting 'religious sentiments' with her Prophet remark.

Woman dead as cop opens fire outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, kills self

The woman, who was riding pillion on a two-wheeler, fell down after being hit by a bullet as the on-duty policeman kept firing from his rifle, triggering chaos in the congested area.

‘Fabrication of court order’: ED files FIR against Kolkata Police, Centre-Bengal battle escalates

ED officials claim in FIR that Kolkata Police tampered with court order to make Joint Director Kapil Raj provide a voice sample without his consent.

Kolkata Police adds attempt to murder charge against accused in fake vaccinations case

Debanjan Deb, who allegedly posed as an IAS officer to organise vaccination camps, and his accomplices have also been charged with criminal conspiracy, forgery and cheating.

Kolkata’s ‘Special 16’ — how realty agent & Republic reporter ‘posed as CBI’, conned businessmen

The arrest of a journalist covering CBI last week blew the cover of a suspected abduction-extortion racket that saw around a dozen businessmen kidnapped.

Bengal changed postings of 2 IPS officers — one, twice in 5 days, the other, thrice in 12 days

Posting of IG, CIF, Manoj Verma was changed thrice, while Ajeet Singh Yadav, SP, CIF, was first posted as SP, STF, but five days later, he was brought back to his previous post.

Kolkata Police to re-impose ‘no helmet no petrol’ rule starting 8 December for 60 days

The rule forbids petrol pumps from selling fuel if motorcyclists or their pillion riders are not wearing helmets at the time.

Important to proceed against ‘uniformed criminals’, Calcutta HC orders probe against cop

The Calcutta HC made the observation while directing West Bengal's DGP to institute an inquiry against an investigating officer in a case of forged cheque.

Not enough cops to manage Durga Puja pandals, says Calcutta HC on its no-entry order

Kolkata Police has 25,000 personnel & 12,000 civic volunteers, but city has 3,000 Durga Puja pandals. Court said it isn’t enough despite ‘exemplary guidelines’.

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Bibek Debroy was an ‘Acharya’ in India’s intellectual history

In the centuries to come, economist Bibek Debroy's Mahabharata will attain the importance we attach to the texts of Shankara, Ramanuja, and Madhvacharya.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.