Kolkata
West Bengal rape and murder accused dies in alleged police shootout
The 23-year-old allegedly snatched a police officer’s revolver and opened fire during crime scene reconstruction in Gaighata, prompting retaliatory firing, according to police.
INDIA
Kolkata Durga Puja stampede case sees two more arrests as death toll rises to 19
Police alleged that announcements warning of a collapsing pandal triggered panic and a deadly rush towards the exit, taking the total number of arrests to nine.
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INDIA
John Brittas seeks govt's intervention in SRFTI crisis over alleged attacks on students
In letters dated October 22, Brittas sought an independent inquiry into alleged attacks on students at the Kolkata-based SRFTI on September 27 and October 4.
8 Mins ReadKolkata Durga Puja stampede: Suvendu Adhikari hands Rs 25 lakh compensation to victims’ families
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INDIA
Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: 19 dead, 25 injured; West Bengal Govt announces Rs 25 lakh compensation
Prime Minister announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia from PMNRF for the families of those killed in the Kolkata stampede and Rs 50,000 for each injured person.
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INDIA
SRFTI students launch indefinite sit-in, demand vice-chancellor’s resignation
Students are seeking accountability over campus violence on September 27 and October 4, alleging security failures and an inadequate response from the administration.
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INDIA
SRFTI students' boycott over campus safety enters 15th day
Students allege attacks and intimidation amid clashes linked to an RSS-affiliated group’s campus event and a subsequent protest outside the institute.
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INDIA
Neha Bora says alleged attacks on SRFTI threaten democratic and secular values
Speaking at an SFI seminar at Jadavpur University, AISA national president Neha Bora alleged that repeated attacks on SRFTI and incidents at JU were part of a growing threat to democratic, liberal and secular views.
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INDIA
Hindu Jagran Manch protests at SRFTI, alleges anti-national slogans and insult to Vivekananda
Protesters alleged disrespect to Bharat Mata and Swami Vivekananda by students; police personnel also alleged assault during confrontation.
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SPORTS
Substitute Lino bags brace as Brazil humble India 4-0 in historic Kolkata friendly
Estevao and Pedro also scored for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil against Khali Jamil's India at the Salt Lake Stadium.
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INDIA
Rs 30 lakh transfer to Mamata Banerjee surfaces in ED probe against West Bengal ex-minister
ED alleges Indranil Sen awarded tenders to associates and says nearly Rs 30 lakh reached Mamata Banerjee through Octave Records.
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INDIA
Kolkata: SRFTI classes remain suspended for fourth day as students continue boycott after campus violence
SRFTI students continued their academic boycott, demanding campus safety and restrictions on entry of outsiders after September 27 violence.
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INDIA
Clash erupts at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata
Students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat traded allegations of assault after students objected to an event organised by the group in the institute.
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INDIA
Congress Nandigram candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody till October 5
Pradhan is in custody in connection with a 19-year-old case linked to the 2007 Nandigram land agitation, limiting his ability to campaign ahead of the October 6 bypoll.
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INDIA
Nandigram bypoll: TMC candidate withdraws, Congress nominee Milan Pradhan arrested
Mamata Banerjee backs Congress after Sanchita Pradhan Dey pulls out; now Congress Pradhan arrested in an old case hours later.
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INDIA
Calcutta High Court to hear West Bengal’s plea over Mamata-led TMC rally on private land
The court will hear the West Bengal government’s review petition on September 17 over permission for a public meeting on private land.
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INDIA
Ravindra Ghuge sworn in as Calcutta High Court chief justice
Chief Justice Ghuge was a judge at the Bombay High Court before his present appointment, serving there for 13 years.
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