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1996 Rajasthan blast: SC sets aside death penalty of convict, acquits lifer

The Supreme Court ordered a fresh trial for a death row convict in a 1996 bus blast case. It also acquitted a lifer and dismissed state appeals against six acquittals. The court cited ineffective counsel and passage of time for the retrial order. The new trial for Abdul Hameed will…

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BJP's Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at TMC amid escalating internal power struggle

West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is embroiled in a deep internal crisis as rival factions vie for control. Rebel MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, have declared a parallel leadership, challenging Mamata Banerjee's authority. The Election Commission is expected to mediate the dispute, while the party's disciplinary committee has expelled several…

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Mamata Banerjee claims TMC Chairperson role in letter to EC even as rebels name Arup Roy

A significant rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress as rebel MLAs appointed Arup Roy as the new party chairperson, sidelining Mamata Banerjee. Despite this, Banerjee submitted a list to the Election Commission naming herself as chief. The dispute over leadership, party funds, and the election symbol intensifies as 58…

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TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor after receiving Mamata Banerjee's nod

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. This decision follows weeks of speculation regarding his future in the civic body, with reports indicating he had previously expressed his desire to step down to party leadership.

The Economic Times

TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meeting

TMC leaders attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting. This happened amid the opposition party's internal revolt. Rebel MLAs backed expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as their new leader. They submitted letters of support to the Assembly Speaker. This development signals a potential split in the party's legislative wing. The situation…

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TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in Bengal

Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee met the West Bengal Assembly Speaker. He submitted support letters from 58 MLAs. Dissident legislators proposed a new leadership for the legislature party. Banerjee was proposed as leader. The move signals a challenge to the current legislature party leadership. The lawmakers described Mamata Banerjee as…

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Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed

Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimes

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Inside the university branded a ‘terror hub’ over links to deadly Delhi car blast

ON THE GROUND: Al Falah University students fear this prestigious medical institution could be shut down amid the fevered scrutiny since a high-profile suspected car bombing. Namita Singh reports from Faridabad

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Creating a new cinematic grammar: Shyam Benegal’s extraordinary ability to bring dignity to the ordinary

In the final scene of Junoon (1979), a film adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s novel A Flight of Pigeons set in the backdrop of the 1857 revolt, the moment finally arrives for the married, middle-aged, feudal chieftain Javed Khan, played by Shashi Kapoor. Ruth, the young English girl he is obsessed…

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Plot to kill Salman Khan: Accused produced before Panvel court; remanded to 4 days police custody

The Navi Mumbai police, who apprehended Sukha Kalluya, early this week, produced him before a Panvel court on Friday. The accused, also known as Sukha Shooter, linked to an alleged plot to assassinate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now been remanded to four days of police custody.

The Times of India

UK campaigners call for tobacco windfall tax and yearly levy on ‘lethal trade’

Rachel Reeves urged to levy ‘double whammy’ on firms’ £1bn annual profits to fund measures to end smoking

The Guardian - UK

Bomb targeting foreign diplomats’ convoy kills policeman in Pakistan’s restive northwest

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says a roadside blast caused by an improvised explosive device, targeting foreign diplomats' convoy in the country's restive northwest, has killed a policeman

The Independent UK

UK Smoking Ban: How will it work and when does it come in?

Plan set to be introduced to make a generation smoke-free

Evening Standard

Salman Khan shooting case: Police chargesheet details plot by Bishnoi gang to carry out Sidhu Moosewala type assassination on actor

In a significant development in the Salman Khan house firing case, the Panvel police have filed a chargesheet, detailing a plot to assassinate the Bollywood superstar by members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

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Plot to harm Salman Khan: Cops arrest man from Haryana; accused to be in transit remand till June 5

In a significant development, Navi Mumbai Police have made a new arrest in connection with the foiled plot to attack actor Salman Khan's car in Panvel.

The Guardian - UK

Family of UK woman murdered by violent offender says services failed her

Exclusive: Sobhia Khan’s husband was being monitored in hospital over violent and sexual offences against a former partner

The Independent UK

Mapped: Areas in the UK with the most smokers revealed

Two northern cities lead as the areas with highest smoking prevalence with a London borough at the bottom of the list.

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UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

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UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

The Independent UK

UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

The Guardian - UK

Health charities welcome Sunak’s plan to curb smoking in England

PM’s plan to gradually increase age at which people can buy cigarettes described as ‘incredibly positive step forward’

The Independent UK

UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘considering outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

PM reportedly looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009

The Independent UK

Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

It has been suggested the Prime Minister is looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009.

Daily Mirror

Smoking age will NOT rise above 18 as Tory ministers reject official recommendation

Smokers will be encouraged to switch their fags for free vapes as part of a new government scheme, but health experts say the plans don't go 'far enough'

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