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The Great Bengal Paradox: Protesting a Law That Won't Apply

West Bengal erupts in violent clashes over Centre's Waqf amendments. Paradoxically, protests rage even as CM Mamata Banerjee declares the law won't be implemented in state, exposing political tensions.

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TMC embarrassed after videos, WhatsApp chats suggest internal feud

The Trinamool Congress has been left red-faced after leaked video clips and screenshots of WhatsApp chats surfaced, purportedly revealing a feud among party leaders. The video clips appear to be from the Election Commission’s headquarters, while the WhatsApp screenshots are said to be from the party MPs’ group chat.

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West Bengal: BJP's Haldia MLA joins TMC

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal has joined the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC party, dealing a blow to the saffron party in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CM Mamata Banerjee: BJP bungling voter list 'with blessing of EC'

Mamata Banerjee appealed to the people of Bengal to check the voter list. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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UP Dy CM Keshav Maurya slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya slammed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark and called it an insult of crores of Hindus. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has strongly condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remark calling Maha Kumbh 2025 "Mrityu Kumbh." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Doctors take out silent rally in Kolkata on RG Kar incident victim's birthday

Doctors along with Citizen Forum took out a silent rally from College Square to Shyambazar in Kolkata against RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, on the victim's birthday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Rape and Murder Case: West Bengal Govt moves Calcutta HC seeking capital punishment for convict

A Kolkata court convicted prime accused Sanjay Roy and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court held that the case could not be classified as the 'rarest of rare' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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National Commission for Women welcomes RG Kar verdict

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday welcomed the judgment delivered by the Sealdah Court in Kolkata Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Rape And Murder: "This punishment is not enough"; Says junior doctors

Junior doctors held a protest outside the Sealdah Court on Monday demanding stricter punishment for the convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Rape and Murder Case: Life imprisonment for Sanjay Roy by Sealdah Court

During the hearing of the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation sought "capital punishment" for the accused Sanjay Roy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Polls: Kejriwal on TMC support for AAP - "Thank You Didi"

In a post on X, Kejriwal thanked West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee for extending her support to AAP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Central government supports Kumbh Mela but they do not even look at Gangasagar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reviewed preparations for Gangasagar Mela and alleged that the central government supports Kumbh Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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INDIA bloc back to square one. It must navigate Mamata’s challenge cautiously

Is the leadership role in the national opposition space open again?

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Chorus for Mamata Banerjee as leader of INDIA bloc grows, Lalu Prasad backs her

Former railway minister Lalu Prasad also said if the grand old party had any reservation about accepting Banerjee as the leader of the Bloc, "it would "not make any difference".

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Cyclone Dana: Over 3.5 lakh people to be evacuated in Bengal, 24x7 helpline activated

Ahead of the storm's expected landfall early Friday, Kolkata Airport announced the suspension of flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fishy diplomacy: What a hilsa ban reveals about India-Bangladesh tensions

A brief ban on fish exports used as a diplomatic tool by ex-PM has caused diplomatic tension – and a culinary crisis.

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Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations

Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.

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Just like Kamala Harris! 6 Indian politicians with a deep interest in food

US President aspirant Kamala Harris's love for cooking and eating is well-known. Her interest in food also helps her connect with her voters. She has talked in detail about her diet schedule in interviews, which is a mix of healthy and delicious. Raisin Bran with Almond milk is her favourite…

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From Marxist upbringing to ‘soft Hindutva’: The rise of new Delhi CM Atishi

A rare woman chief minister in India, Atishi has her task cut out, in rebuilding a party devastated by arrests.

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Manoj Kumar Verma appointed as new Kolkata Commissioner of Police

IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kolkata following the removal of Vineet Kumar Goyal from the position on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: Jr doctors continue protest after 'no' talks with CM

Outdoor Patient Departments in government hospital remained paralysed on Friday due to doctors’ protest, continuing for the past 36th day. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Political leaders express grief over Sitaram Yechury's death

After CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury passed away due to a prolonged illness on Thursday, political leaders from different sections expressed their grief over the loss of the communist leader. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal Govt invites protesting doctors for talks at 5 pm, denies live telecast

West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant on Thursday wrote a letter to junior doctors protesting over the RG Kar hospital incident, urging them to attend a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at 5 pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: Jr doctors in Bengal continue 'cease work', sit-in

A large number of police personnel have been deployed in and around 'Swasthya Bhavan' at Salt Lake, and traffic movement was regulated. Read further on Dynamite News:

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