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Mamata Banerjee Accuses RSS, BJP Of “Instigating Violence In Bengal”
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP are responsible for “instigating communal violence” in the state. “RSS and BJP are the ones who are instigating communal violence in West Bengal. People of the state should be extremely careful not …
Read More »Bengal Violence: Families Migrate To Jharkhand, Relief Camps Set Up in Malda
Kolkata: Several families have been displaced, with many migrating to Jharkhand’s Pakur district, while others have taken refuge in relief camps set up in Malda, following the unrest in Murshidabad triggered by protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. An elderly man who migrated to Jharkhand’s Pakur broke down while recounting …
Read More »“Armed Gang Came From Nowhere”: Locals On Bengal Violence Amid Waqf Stir
Kolkata: Skeletal remains of burnt vehicles, a looted shopping mall and a vandalised pharmacy were some of the tell-tale signs of violence that engulfed parts of Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. On Sunday, roads were deserted, shops closed and people remained indoors as …
Read More »Yusuf Pathan’s “Good Chai” Post Slammed As Bengal Simmers After Violence
New Delhi: As Bengal’s Murshidabad simmers due to violence over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, local Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan is drawing fire for an Instagram post in which he is seen relaxing and enjoying a cup of tea. While most of the violence-hit areas are not …
Read More »“We Cannot Turn A Blind Eye”: Calcutta High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
Underlining that constitutional courts cannot be a mute spectator, the Calcutta High Court on Saturday ordered the deployment of Central forces in Bengal’s Murshidabad where anti-Waqf protests have resulted in the death of three people. Several vehicles, including police vans, were set on fire, stones were thrown at security forces, …
Read More »Tracks Blocked As Protests, Violence Break Out In Parts Of Bengal Over Waqf Act
Kolkata: There was tension in at least two pockets of West Bengal on Friday afternoon following protests by members of a community against the Waqf Amendment Act. Tension prevailed at Nimtita and Suti in minority-dominated Murshidabad district on Friday, following clashes between the protesters and the security personnel. At Nimtita …
Read More »“You’ll Give Me A Child, Bi**h”: Andrew Tate Accused Of Sexual Violence
New Delhi: Controversial social media personality Andrew Tate’s former girlfriend, model Brianna Stern, has accused him of sexual assault and physical abuse during their relationship. According to the civil suit, filed in Los Angeles, Ms Stern claimed she was both physically and emotionally mistreated over 10 months. She has also …
Read More »Opinion: Opinion | What RSS’ Calls For ‘Moderation’ Really Tell Us
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is celebrating 100 years since its inception—a remarkable journey for an organisation that was long considered untouchable and ridiculed by the intellectual class yet has not only survived, but thrived. The Congress, with its glorious legacy of members like Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Tilak, and Bose, …
Read More »Devendra Fadnavis’ ‘Chhaava’ Mention In Assembly Address On Nagpur Violence
Blockbuster movie ‘Chhaava’ brought the history of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the fore and ignited public anger against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today while addressing the Assembly about the violence and arson in Nagpur last night. The Chief Minister said that he does …
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