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How the BJP finally won in West Bengal after years of trying

With a population of more than 100 million, West Bengal is the fourth largest state in India. It has always been an important target for the ruling Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), but despite the electoral success of Narendra Modi’s party across the whole country in recent years, West Bengal always…

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Mamata for INDIA unity against BJP in Bengal, rules out return of TMC rebels

Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected "traitors" within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district…

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Who is Abishek Porel? Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper facing arrest in a rape case

Who is Abishek Porel? Abishek Porel, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Bengal who has played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL and travelled with India A, has been ordered to be arrested by the Calcutta High Court in a rape case filed by a woman who alleged he engaged in a…

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Weather today, July 21: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam as active monsoon returns

Weather today, July 21: The India Meteorological Department forecasts a monsoon surge bringing heavy rains. Widespread rainfall is expected across north, east, and northeast India this week. Delhi, Mumbai, and several other states will witness moderate to heavy showers. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face extremely heavy rainfall, risking landslides. Residents…

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in north Bengal, warns of possible landslides, flash floods

Northern West Bengal districts will receive heavy rainfall over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for landslides and flash floods in affected areas. Extremely heavy rain is forecast for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. Other sub-Himalayan districts will experience very heavy rainfall while south Bengal also sees…

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IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain in north Bengal, warns of landslides

The weather office said though a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal had gradually weakened, the conditions were expected to trigger intense rainfall in north Bengal.

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'Number of MPs, MLAs defecting to BJP presents dirty picture of Bengal's political culture': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the BJP of new tactics to boost parliamentary strength. He alleged the BJP manipulates Rajya Sabha elections through timed resignations and defections. Koel Mallick's resignation and expected BJP induction were highlighted as a strategic move. Banerjee criticized defections, calling them a dirty picture of West…

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What Chemical Hair Colour Does to Indian Hair Texture and How to Repair the Damage

What chemical colour actually does inside the hair shaftPermanent hair colour works by forcing the cuticle open with an alkaline agent, usually ammonia, so that hydrogen peroxide can bleach existing melanin and let the new pigment molecules settle in. For Indian hair, which tends to carry dense, tightly packed melanin…

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Suvendu Adhikari joins Rath Yatra in Kolkata amid heavy rain

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari celebrated Rath Yatra in Kolkata. He joined ISKCON devotees and pulled the chariot ropes at Albert Road. The Chief Minister expressed pride in participating in this significant religious festival. He also mentioned the state government's collaboration with ISKCON on various programs. Rath Yatra celebrations…

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TMC MP Kirti Azad on cracks in his party, BJP in Bengal, and INDIA bloc’s future

The period after the West Bengal Assembly election has been one of the toughest for the Trinamool Congress. Several MPs and MLAs have quit the party, questions are being raised about Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, and Bengal’s political landscape is rapidly changing.

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Centre clears Rs 1,000 crore for Bengal rural roads, 1 lakh PMAY homes

The Centre has allocated one thousand crore rupees for rural roads in West Bengal. One lakh houses will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana. The Rural Welfare Ministry sanctioned eight thousand five hundred eight crore rupees for rural job schemes. Infrastructure works worth eighty-two thousand four hundred ninety-two…

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What Happened When Ramakrishna Followed Every Religion?

The Man Who Ran the Experiment Between roughly 1861 and 1874, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa did something no theologian had proposed and no institution had sanctioned. He practiced, in sequence and with full commitment, the sadhana of traditions that were supposed to be mutually exclusive. He spent months in Tantric discipline under…

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BJP's picks for Rajya Sabha bypolls signal next phase of Bengal's political realignment

The BJP nominated three former TMC MPs for Rajya Sabha bypolls after their induction. These nominations signal the ruling party's focus on consolidating its position in state politics. The BJP comfortably crosses the required MLA support mark to win all three seats. This move reinforces the BJP's confidence in showcasing…

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Kolkata Weather Today Rain Forecast: Check July 10 prediction for places where downpour is expected as IMD issues heavy rain alert till next week

Kolkata Weather Today July 10: South Bengal is experiencing heavy monsoon rainfall which is expected to continue through the weekend. A monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation are pulling moisture inland, causing the downpour. Districts like Kolkata and South 24 Parganas will see significant rain over the next few days. North…

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6 Indian National Parks Beyond Ranthambore That Every Tiger and Wildlife Safari Fan Must Visit

Jim Corbett National Park, UttarakhandJim Corbett has been hosting tigers since 1936, which makes it the oldest national park in India and the site where Project Tiger was formally launched in 1973. The Dhikala zone, set inside a broad riverine grassland called the chaur, gives you the kind of unobstructed…

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Bengal Baruipur rape-murder case: One accused killed in encounter

Baruipur rape-murder case: One key accused in a Baruipur rape and murder case was killed in an encounter. The victim's body was discovered stuffed in a sack the day after she went missing. Local protests erupted, leading to property damage and the burning of tires. Police had previously arrested three…

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Baruipur rape-murder case: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets victim's family

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met the parents of an 11-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur, assuring them of strict action and capital punishment for the culprits. The victim's body was found on Sunday, leading to protests and the subsequent lynching of a man suspected of involvement.…

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5 Lessons From Tagore on Creativity, Solitude, and Modern Wisdom India Forgot to Teach

Solitude Is Not Wasted TimeTagore spent years at Santiniketan deliberately removing himself from Calcutta's social machinery. He wrote in "Gitanjali" of the mind that finds its own company sufficient, not as a spiritual boast, but as a practical observation about where real thinking happens. The lesson most Indians absorb growing…

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6 Daily Indian Foods That Worsen PCOS Symptoms Through Insulin Spikes and Inflammation

White Rice, Every Single DayA 2023 study published in Nutrients found that women with PCOS who consumed high-glycaemic diets had significantly elevated fasting insulin levels compared to those on low-GI diets. White rice, the foundation of lunch and dinner across South India, Bengal, and Odisha, has a glycaemic index above…

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Bengal govt to recover three times the value of property damaged by vandalism under new law: CM

West Bengal is introducing a strict new law to curb vandalism and maintain public order. Individuals causing damage to property during protests will face penalties three times the value of the destruction. Targeting industrial units will result in severe financial penalties and jail time. This move aims to protect assets…

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"Party no longer exists": BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC following Chandrima Bhattacharya's resignation

A wave of resignations is sweeping through the Trinamool Congress, with former Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya stepping down from all party posts. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised the party's leadership and questioned Bhattacharya's silence on the state's financial woes. Bhattacharya cited Mamata Banerjee's accusations regarding Trinamool Bhavan as the reason…

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7 Overnight Train Routes Across India That Are Worth Booking for the Scenic Ride Alone

Vivek Express: Dibrugarh to KanyakumariThe longest train route in India covers 4,286 kilometres and takes roughly 82 hours end to end. Most passengers board for a segment, not the full stretch, but those who ride the overnight portions through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh get something rare: a train moving through…

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West Bengal rains: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains as low pressure develops over Bay of Bengal

Southern West Bengal braces for a weekend deluge as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a deep depression. Authorities have issued red and orange alerts for several districts, anticipating extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and squalls. Disaster management teams are on standby, with round-the-clock monitoring in place…

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Government working to reset state's political culture: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged to foster a more inclusive and democratic assembly by engaging all legislators, including the opposition. Speaking at an orientation for new MLAs, he highlighted a shift from the previous regime where elected representatives lacked recognition. Adhikari asserted his government's commitment to strengthening democratic…

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UCC bill to be passed in Bengal assembly in August: Senior functionary

West Bengal is set to become the fourth state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) next month, following cabinet approval for a committee to scrutinise the draft bill. This bill aims to standardise marriage, divorce and inheritance laws.

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