#West Bengal
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West BengalKolkata Metro sees 32% jump in Durga Puja ridership, carries 61.51 lakh passengersKolkata Metro recorded a 32% rise in ridership during Durga Puja, carrying 61.51 lakh passengers.
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West BengalEx-judge gets three months to find who was responsible for Kolkata stampede; says time is 'not enough'A former judge has been given three months to determine who was responsible for the Kolkata stampede. She says the timeframe is 'not enough'.
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BusinessKolkata home registrations dip 12 per cent in Jan-Sep; larger flats gain shareKolkata Metropolitan Area home registrations fell to 41,309 in Jan-Sep 2026, but buyers shifted toward mid-sized and larger apartments.
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West BengalAt least 17 dead in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal during heavy rainStampede breaks out at Chor Bagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata after crowd surges forward in rain, killing at least 17 people.
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West BengalMamata Banerjee expresses shock over Kolkata Durga Puja stampede that killed 17TMC chief Mamata Banerjee condoled the stampede at Chore Bagan puja pandal in Kolkata where 17 died and 40+ were injured on October 17.
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EducationKolkata film institute rusticated 6 students over vice-chancellor assaultSix students at a Kolkata film institute have been rusticated following allegations of assaulting the vice-chancellor.
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CricketRanji Trophy: Bengal bowlers strike early; Jaiswal out for duckShami and Akash Deep take early wickets for Bengal on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy matches across venues.
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State PoliticsWest Bengal Deputy CM launches Durga Puja festivities, emphasizes religious observanceAdhikari inaugurates celebrations in first Durga Puja under BJP-led government in the state.
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National PoliticsMamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal detained during Delhi anti-CEC protestWest Bengal CM and Delhi's ex-CM among four former chief ministers held during demonstration against SIR in the capital.
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National PoliticsMamata Banerjee detained during Delhi protest, compares situation to EmergencyWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was detained in Delhi during a protest. She wore a band-aid over her mouth and described the situation as bigger than the Emergency.
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West BengalTMC MP raises drinking water denial issue at UNHCR, alleges religious discriminationSamirul Islam claims water supply to Kolkata colony cut after BJP's West Bengal victory
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BusinessRBI rate hike to raise home loan costs, but real estate demand seen resilientRBI raises repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, shifts stance to calibrated tightening amid inflation concerns
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