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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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Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain in south Bengal: IMD

South Bengal braces for significant rainfall as a low-pressure system brews over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy showers are anticipated in several southern districts, including South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur, until July 6, with potential waterlogging concerns. Meanwhile, north Bengal can expect renewed heavy downpours from…

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Silicon Valley veteran Rahul Roy plans summit to get Bengal AI-ready

Silicon Valley veteran Rahul Roy is organizing Confluence2027, a summit in San Jose from April 9-11, 2027, aimed at bridging West Bengal with the global tech hub. Focusing on AI, medtech, and economic development, the event seeks to address critical skills gaps and integrate AI innovations into the state's education.

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleges egg attack by BJP workers during Nadia visit

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged BJP workers hurled eggs and shouted slogans during a protest outside an MLA's residence in Nadia, West Bengal. Moitra, attending a party meeting, claimed law and order has collapsed and the police are inactive. This follows a similar incident in June where BJP workers allegedly…

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'Your days are numbered': BJP slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for 'mocking' Nitin Nabin

The BJP has strongly criticized Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his remarks on party national president Nitin Nabin. Reddy had compared the BJP's prospects in Telangana to its long struggle in West Bengal. The BJP spokesperson labeled Reddy as arrogant and obsequious, predicting his party's defeat in the…

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Born on July 1, died on July 1: Who was Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, in whose memory India celebrates National Doctors' Day?

India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, honoring medical professionals and commemorating the remarkable life of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. A distinguished physician and statesman, Dr. Roy, born and passed away on this date, also served as Chief Minister of West Bengal. His immense contributions to medicine and public…

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Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficult

West Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and infrastructure challenges. Experts suggest a services-led growth strategy, leveraging the state's skilled workforce and diaspora. This approach, focusing on connectivity and supportive regulation, can build a non-farm economy, eventually making industrialization…

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School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Prime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcomes. Closer to home, heavy rains caused disruptions in North Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh. Internationally, a civilian aircraft crash in France claimed 11 lives, and a Saudi Aramco helicopter incident resulted in…

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As BJP tables Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal, rival TMC camps brace for battle on the same side

West Bengal's Assembly is set for a political showdown as the BJP government introduces the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The debate will highlight a fierce rivalry within the Trinamool Congress, with two factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee vying to lead the opposition. Both camps, despite sharing…

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