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West Bengal elections: CPI(M), CPI announce candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls

The CPI(M) and CPI have named their candidates for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. Advocate Sayeed Asad Ali will contest from Rejinagar for the CPI(M) party. Shanti Gopal Giri is the CPI's nominee for the Nandigram constituency. Voting is scheduled for October sixth, with results announced on October ninth. These bypolls…

The Economic Times

Will not compromise national interest for PM's India visit: Bangladesh

Bangladesh has said there is “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and stressed that Dhaka would not compromise its national interests while seeking a positive relationship with New Delhi.

The Times of India

'Have to live together, work together': Adviser to Bangladesh PM Humayun Kabir calls India an important regional partner

Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with India. Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir highlighted mutual respect and economic benefits. He stressed the need for increased trade, investment, and connectivity. Kabir also emphasised building trust between the people of both nations. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to visit India soon.

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Qurbani is 1400-year-old tradition and will continue, asserts AJUP chief Humayun Kabir on West Bengal animal slaughter rules

A political party chief in West Bengal challenged a government notice on animal slaughter, vowing to continue ritual sacrifices. Meanwhile, a religious leader questioned beef export policies, advocating for uniform national laws. Conversely, a former Babri Masjid case plaintiff urged Muslims to respect cows, calling for a ban on slaughter…

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New Bangladesh government says it will persist with efforts to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Exclusive: Bangladesh’s likely next foreign minister calls Hampstead and Highgate MP a ‘convicted criminal’, although UK does not recognise the verdict

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'Interest of our people come first': What BNP chief Tarique Rahman said on Bangladesh's foreign policy on India

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that Dhaka’s foreign policy would be guided by the principle that “people come first,” including in its ties with India.

The Times of India

'Hindu extremism and ... ': Big remark on India ties by adviser of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman after Bangladesh win

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir on Saturday said that "Hindu extremism and far-right intolerance" are growing in India, describing radicalisation as a wider South Asian concern.

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Internet Blackout Paints Dark Picture For Bangladesh Call Centres

Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis work in outsourcing firms and the industry generates billions every year, but executives fear the internet shutdown imposed by authorities seeking to quell anti-government protests threatens its entire existence.

International Business Times

EC censures Trinamool Congress’ Humayun Kabir for threatening rivals, voters

Election Commission censured Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir for allegedly threatening voters.

The Hindu

How IIT Madras came to be established amid competition from southern States

IIT-Madras history from inception to Golden Jubilee, highlighting the efforts of leaders in establishing the prestigious institute.

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Bengal Lok Sabha polls | Discontent grows in TMC, BJP ranks over ticket distribution

Discontentment rises in TMC and BJP over candidate selection for West Bengal Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

College of Engineering, Guindy’s 1979 batch alumni donate over ₹1 crore for creating corpus

The 1979 batch of College of Engineering, Guindy donates over ₹1 crore to help students with hostel fees.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress MLA seeks more funds for Muslim women under West Bengal’s Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

Trinamool Congress MLA and former IPS officer Humayun Kabir on Friday asked whether Muslim women would be given higher benefits like those from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes community are under the State Government’s ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme. He was speaking at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu

Trinamool MLAs turn rebels in support of Independent candidates in West Bengal panchayat polls

Several MLAs of the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal have come out openly in support of the independent candidates in the State’s panchayat polls, prompting questions about factionalism in the ruling party.

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