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Four more killed in post-poll violence in West Bengal; Mamata appeals for peace

Violence linked to the West Bengal panchayat elections is showing no signs of abating, with four more deaths reported on July 12, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to appeal for peace.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Bengal rural polls | ISF, police clash in Bhangore, three killed

Three people killed, several injured in West Bengal's Bhangore as clash breaks out at vote-counting centre. Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to disperse mob. Bomb squad called in after crude bombs found in localities. TMC set for landslide victory in violence-scarred rural polls.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Trinamool leader killed in violence ahead of panchayat polls

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was killed and several other members of the ruling party and opposition outfits were injured in clashes in panchayat poll-bound West Bengal, police said.

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

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TMC worker killed, several others injured in rural poll violence in West Bengal

KOLKATA: A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was killed and several other members of the ruling party and opposition outfits were injured in clashes in panchayat poll-bound West Bengal, police said.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

Violence and intimidation in West Bengal panchayat polls impact women candidates

Nomination for the panchayat polls in the State ended on June 15

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Indian Secular Front poses a tough challenge to ruling Trinamool in Bhangar

ISF leader and Bhangar MLA Naushad Siddique on Monday sprang a surprise when he said the ISF was ready to withdraw candidates from Bhangar panchayat polls for the sake of peace if the Trinamool Congress was willing to come to the discussion table.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Two killed on final day of nomination filing for panchayat polls in West Bengal

There was no respite from violence on the final day of filing of nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections on June 15, with a supporter of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) and activist of Trinamool Congress (TMC) being killed in two separate incidents at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

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West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls

Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on June 14, 2023 during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

West Bengal parties use Sagardighi defection and NRC to reach out to Muslims

This was not the first time Mr. Adhikari has raised the issue of the NRC.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Israeli minister inciting violence with remarks: UN rights chief

Volker Turk slams Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s call for Palestinian village of Huwara to be ‘wiped out’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2023

US, UN Reroute $72M to Support Lebanon's Security Personnel

The US Embassy in Beirut, in a joint program with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), announced Wednesday the rollout of a program providing $72 million in temporary financial support for Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Internal Security Forces (ISF) personnel. The “LAF-ISF Livelihood Support Program” was announced at a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2023

US Boosts Depleted Salaries of Lebanon Security Forces via UN

The United States announced on Wednesday it would provide $72 million as cash stipends to Lebanon's security forces through a bespoke United Nations program after a currency meltdown slashed salaries. Lebanon's currency has lost about 97% of its value against the dollar since the country's financial system collapsed in 2019,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

Israeli warplanes attack Gaza as EU calls for ‘accountability’

Air raids on Gaza come in a week where 10 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022

'I Need My Salary': Anger as Lebanese Banks Reopen

Depositors scuffled and long lines formed at Lebanese banks Monday as they partially reopened after a week-long closure following a slew of heists by customers desperate to access their money. But most banks remained shut, welcoming only a handful of depositors on appointment, and there was anger from those seeking…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022

Unlike other public spaces, conversations here will be science based, rather than community based: Shibulal

Infosys Science Foundation inaugurates new office in Jayanagar

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2022

Derecognised SGFI uses govt emblem to collect money from students for World Gymnasiade

NEW DELHI: The School Games Federation of India (SGFI) seems to have courted a new controversy. Despite being derecognised by the Union sports ministry in December 2020, the school sports body, allegedly, has continued to use the emblem of the Government of India as well as the logo of the…

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Lebanon foils three suicide attacks by 'terrorist network', says interior minister

Lebanon's Internal Security Forces (ISF) foiled plans by a "terrorist network" to carry out three suicide attacks in the country, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi told a news conference on Wednesday.

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2022

Lebanon Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Drugs to Saudi Arabia

The Lebanese authorities announced thwarting an attempt to smuggle drugs to Saudi Arabia on board a truck intended for land transport. Lebanon's Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said on Twitter that the Information Division in the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) accomplished a new and qualitative achievement and…

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