#West Bengal
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West BengalSupreme Court grants Mahua Moitra relief in circuit house row, calls 4-day rule retaliatorySC bench questions West Bengal government's accommodation policy, directs Trinamool MP to give one-day notice during constituency visits.
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West BengalWest Bengal teacher transfer bill raises political interference concernsNew law enabling state-wide transfers in govt-aided colleges stokes fears of political vendetta.
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West Bengal19 Dead in Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede; CM Announces ₹25 Lakh Compensation and Government JobA crowd surge during Maha Saptami at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata claimed at least 19 lives and left 25 injured on Saturday evening.
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West BengalHow Sarbojanin Puja Transformed Durga Puja Into a Community FestivalSarbojanin Puja converted Durga Puja from private wealth display into public community celebration, reflecting Bengal's social evolution.
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National PoliticsAmit Shah to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja pandals, Belur MathUnion Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata Saturday evening to tour Durga Puja pandals and Ramakrishna Mission headquarters.
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West BengalFormer CPM MP Bikash Bhattacharya receives death threats after house attackEx-CPM MP Bikash Bhattacharya reports receiving death threats days after his residence was attacked.
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National PoliticsShillong locality honours first West Bengal CM among Meghalaya's trailblazersRilbong area commemorates Dr. B.C. Roy alongside J.J.M. Nichols-Roy and B.B. Lyngdoh for their contributions to Indian politics and governance.
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West BengalKolkata Durga Puja Stampede Claims 17 Lives; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee MournStampede at north Kolkata Durga Puja pandal kills at least 17, injures 15 during heavy rains. National leaders express grief.
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National PoliticsPM Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Aid for Kolkata Durga Pandal Stampede VictimsPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for families of deceased and ₹50,000 for injured in Kolkata stampede.
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National PoliticsPM Modi mourns Kolkata stampede deaths, pledges aid to victimsPrime Minister Modi expressed grief over the Kolkata stampede tragedy and assured support to the affected.
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West BengalKolkata Pandal Stampede: Mamata Banerjee expresses shock, TMC blames crowd managementWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reacts to Kolkata pandal stampede with grief. TMC alleges inadequate crowd control measures.
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West BengalBengal's Durga Puja sees shift towards Sanatani traditions under new regimeWest Bengal's Durga Puja celebrations show cultural emphasis changes compared to previous years, with focus on traditional practices.
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