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Bengal’s migrant workers caught between ‘ghuspaithiya’ politics and SIR deletions

Md Anikul Hoque, a migrant labourer from Samserganj in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, has waited through many crises. He stood in queues for food, water, and cash during demonetisation in 2016. He worked through the Covid-19 lockdown inside sealed buildings in Odisha “like a thief in a prison” waiting to…

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Arijit Singh Love Story: First Marriage, Second Wife & Kids

Almost everyone in India knows the most mesmerising singer Arjit Singh. In fact, there may be few individuals hasn't enjoyed his voice at least once. However, Arjit Singh is one of those rare celebrities who make sure that his private life remains private. A lot of us may not know…

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Gurugram again: Homes locked, hundreds leave another locality amid crackdown

A police crackdown on illegal immigrants in Gurugram continues to trigger a mass departure of Bengali-speaking Muslim migrant workers – many of whom have lived and worked in the city for decades as domestic workers, drivers, sanitation staff, and daily-wage labourers.

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159 FIRs, ‘protest without flags’, families in limbo: A portrait of post-riot Murshidabad

The last batch of Murshidabad violence survivors have returned home from relief camps, but the acrid smell of charred homes hangs heavy over Betbona, Das Para, Pal Para, and Digri – once-peaceful villages now marked by silence and fear.

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Hafta 533: Murshidabad violence, National Herald case, Trump targets Harvard

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by senior journalist Nirmalya Mukherjee and NewsX editorial director Priya Sahgal.

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Bhaijaan ka plan, Kashmiri Pandits, Israel protest: TV spin to Murshidabad violence

After being hit by violent protests last week over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, Murshidabad in West Bengal is gradually limping back to normalcy. More than 200 have been arrested so far over the violence that claimed three lives.

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Violent protests rock Indian state over controversial Muslim land law

Violence continues to spread in Indian states of West Bengal and Assam over controversial Waqf law

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WB: Yusuf Pathan 'good chai' post amid Murshidabad violence sparks backlash

Tension has been high in the district after protests over the amended Waqf Act where at least three have been reported dead. Read further on Dynamite News

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Murshidabad on Edge: Central Forces Move In After Violent Protests

Central forces rush to Murshidabad after Waqf protests turn violent. Read more at Dynamite News.

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WB: Violence in Murshidabad over Waqf Act; About 110 arrested

Police has appealed to the people not to believe the rumours spread on social media. Read further on Dynamite News

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West Bengal Erupts in Violence as Anti-Waqf Bill Protests Turn baneful

Murshidabad has descended into chaos as anti-Waf Bill protests turned violent, with mobs torching police vans, buses, and attacking government buildings. Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News

WB: 3 killed in explosion in Murshidabad while making illegal crude bombs

The incident happened late Sunday night at Khoyertala village under Sagarpara gram panchayat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal: BSF seizes gold biscuits worth over Rs1cr in Murshidabad

Personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) 115 Battalion seized 12 gold biscuits and a motorcycle within the operational area of Border Outpost Boyraghat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Largely peaceful Phase 3 records over 64% polling

2024 Lok Sabha elections phase 3: election over in 282 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; Left Front’s Murshidabad candidate clashes with Trinamool supporters; PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes

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Tensions in Murshidabad mar polling in West Bengal

Kolkata: Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal records 73.33% polling, with some instances of tension.

The Hindu

Sporadic incidents of violence mar third phase polls in Bengal

Sporadic incidents of violence marred the third phase of Lok Sabha polls in the four constituencies in West Bengal as TMC, BJP and Congress workers clashed with each other

The Hindu

Where men migrate and the river meanders

In the 1960s, the river Ganga changed the course of thousands of people’s lives after it was channelled into the Farakka Barrage Project, setting them up for displacement and uncertainty. Shiv Sahay Singh meets those most affected by the project to understand the link between the erosion of the riverbank…

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Corruption woes and CPIM-Congress alliance: The TMC’s hard road in Murshidabad

“Nobody fulfils what we deserve as citizens. All political parties only give false promises,” said Mohammad Siraj, 60, sitting at a tea stall in Sarangpur village in Murshidabad’s Domkal. “There is no employment, no industry, nothing. Elections come and go but nobody does anything.”

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Calcutta High Court directs NIA to file report on clashes in Murshidabad over Ram Navami celebrations

Calcutta High Court instructs NIA to investigate Ram Navami clashes in Murshidabad, West Bengal, considering transfer of probe.

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Taking the protests by Trinamool Congress as a challenge: Adhir

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that he accepted these protests as a challenge and would ensure that Trinamool drew a blank in Murshidabad

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Mamata Banerjee responsible for Murshidabad violence: BJP

“Bengal is falling apart and Mamata Banerjee is responsible for it,” Amit Malviya said in a post on X.

The Hindu

Man arrested with more than 1 kg of ganja

The Kalady police have arrested a man with around 1.15 kg of ganja. The arrested was identified as Gopal Chandra Pramani, 40, of Murshidabad in West Bengal.

The Hindu

In party meet, Mamata Banerjee hints at going solo for Lok Sabha election

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directs Trinamool Congress leaders to step up political activities in Murshidabad district amid seat-sharing discussions with Congress.

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Congress-Trinamool ties | Adversarial rather than amicable

The Congress and Trinamool Congress struggle to find common ground in ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu

This winter, Kolkata is set for a series of events on harmony, and heritage

Kolkata-based initiative KYN is holding a series of events to promote communal harmony and celebrate India's diversity. Events include 'Diversity Utsav', 'Port Walk', 'Beyond Park Street Walk', 'Science Heritage Walk' and a study tour to Murshidabad. Aim is to educate young about India's diversity and spread message that human rights…

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