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Mamata Banerjee alleges 'hooliganism' outside her house, attacks on TMC leaders in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee has openly condemned the recurring acts of hooliganism occurring outside the homes of opposition leaders. She claims that between 200 to 300 individuals gather daily to create disturbances, allegedly with government backing. Amid increasing hostilities, Banerjee has expressed concern over the waning security for herself and her TMC…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

SC seeks response from West Bengal, others on TMC MP's plea alleging eviction from circuit house

The Supreme court directed the West Bengal governmnet and other to file responses to TMC MP Mahua Moitra's plea alleging that district administration officials in Nadia had evicted her from a circuit house even thought she was allotted a room at the state-owned property. The bench said that responses be…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

‘Attack on press freedom’: Press Club of India condemns FIR against Maktoob Media

The Press Club of India (PCI) has condemned the West Bengal Police’s decision to file an FIR against Maktoob Media over its reporting on the alleged exclusion of Muslim IAS and IPS officers from meetings during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visits to the state. In a statement dated September…

Newslaundry · Sep 26

'From Vishwaguru to visa-office receptionist': Oppn takes dig at Piyush Goyal over US envoy remark

Opposition leaders criticized Union minister Piyush Goyal following remarks by the US Ambassador. The envoy suggested reaching out to Goyal if he could not be contacted directly. Congress and TMC leaders called the situation shameful and a fall from grace. They questioned the state of the Indian economy and the…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Mahua Moitra moves SC over alleged midnight eviction from Nadia circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court regarding her eviction from a circuit house. District administration officials allegedly forced her to leave the state-owned property late at night. This incident occurred in her constituency, Krishnanagar, despite a prior protective court order. Moitra had also sought intervention from the Lok…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves privilege notice over late-night order to vacate WB circuit house

Mahua Moitra filed a privilege notice against three West Bengal officials. She alleged a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct occurred. Officials asked her to vacate a circuit house late at night on August 14. Moitra stated this was part of a larger effort to impede her duties. She…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order; Oppn MPs rally behind her

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking intervention after she was asked to vacate a circuit house late at night amid protests outside. She raised concerns about the safety and dignity of women parliamentarians.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims Nadia administration ordered her to vacate circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged that Nadia district authorities asked her to vacate a state-owned circuit house late at night despite initially allotting her a room. She refused to leave and claimed a crowd gathered outside shouting slogans to intimidate her.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Adani Group 'lying brazenly' to stock exchanges: Mahua Moitra over group's alleged airline plans

A purported June 4 letter from Adani Airports to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) seeks a waiver that would allow Adani Defence & Aerospace and its affiliates to invest in, establish, own or control a scheduled airline.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

SC rejects Mahua Moitra's plea over appearing before police in hate speech case

The Supreme Court declined to hear Mahua Moitra's challenge to a high court order. She was directed to appear before police on August 15 for questioning. The court noted her status as a Member of Parliament and her fears. Moitra's lawyer withdrew the plea after the bench's disinclination. The matter…

The Economic Times · Aug 7