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Setback to Bengal government, Supreme court upholds dismissal of 25,000 teachers

In a major development surrounding the recruitment process in West Bengal, the Supreme Court has upheld the Calcutta High Court's verdict invalidating the appointments of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in state-run and state-aided schools.

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West Bengal: Death toll mounts 8 in Pathar Pratima gas cylinder blast

Sutapa Jana had almost 75 per cent burn injuries and she died at the SSKM Hospital in Kolkata this morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India has 564 inmates on death row, highest in over two decades

Following the uproar and the widespread protests after the August 2024 rape and murder of a medical professional in Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital, there were demands for death penalty for the accused. The state government passed the Aparajita Woman and Child [West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment] Bill 2024 [awaiting presidential…

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8 Indian tribes on the verge of extinction

India, with over 700 tribal communities, is home to some of the world’s most ancient and diverse indigenous peoples, known collectively as Adivasis. These groups, making up 8.6% of the nation’s population, have thrived for millennia, their languages, traditions, and ways of life woven into the fabric of the land.…

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Kolkata weather forecast, IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB: Rain threat hangs over season opener at Eden Gardens

An orange alert for some parts of West Bengal and forecast of "thunderstorms with lightning" by Kolkata's Regional Meteorological Centre pose a serious washout threat to the season opening match of IPL 2025 between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens…

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'We have informed the BCCI': KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens likely to be rescheduled due to security concerns

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' home match against Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the likelihood of rescheduling as local police have declined security clearance due to Ram Navami festivities. The situation stems from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's announcement of over 20,000 processions across West…

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Severe heatwave grips multiple states in India; know why this is happening

A severe heatwave has intensified across several states in India, including Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra, with temperatures soaring above normal levels. Many regions recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, prompting authorities to issue heatwave warnings and public advisories to ensure safety.

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West Bengal: Internet services snapped in Birbhum after clash broke out between 2 groups

Besides, around 20 individuals were also detained in connection with the violence.

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West Bengal: BJP's Haldia MLA joins TMC

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal has joined the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC party, dealing a blow to the saffron party in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police busts syndicate smuggling stolen phones to Bangladesh

The accused, Abdush (24), was arrested while attempting to carry mobile phones worth around Rs 20 lakh to West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CM Mamata Banerjee: BJP bungling voter list 'with blessing of EC'

Mamata Banerjee appealed to the people of Bengal to check the voter list. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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Central Govt decided to withdraw security cover of 32 important political leaders, read full list...

The Union Government has decided to revoke the security cover of 32 key political leaders. Read the full list on Dynamite News.

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UP Dy CM Keshav Maurya slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya slammed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark and called it an insult of crores of Hindus. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has strongly condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remark calling Maha Kumbh 2025 "Mrityu Kumbh." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh's Himira e-commerce platform empowers women and shows promising results

Over 1,050 online orders have already been successfully delivered to customers across Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan which reflected the growing popularity of the products and the platform among the people nationwide, the release stated. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal: Massive fire erupts at industrial unit in Howrah

A massive blaze erupted at a jute factory in West Bengal's Howrah on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Saif Case: Police record statement of woman whose Aadhaar was used by accused

In a major revelation in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, the Mumbai Police has recorded the statement of a West Bengal-based woman. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Case: Calcutta High Court reserves judgement on admission of pleas by CBI, West Bengal govt

Sanjay Roy, police volunteer, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape-murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Rape and Murder Case: West Bengal Govt moves Calcutta HC seeking capital punishment for convict

A Kolkata court convicted prime accused Sanjay Roy and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court held that the case could not be classified as the 'rarest of rare' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Anant Ambani's Vantara welcomes ISKCON elephants for rehabilitation

Two elephants from the ISKCON temple in Mayapur, West Bengal, are set to begin a new chapter in their lives under the care of Vantara, an advanced animal rescue and rehabilitation facility in Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal: TMC leader shot dead, two others wounded in Malda

The shoot-out occurred less than a fortnight after a TMC councillor was killed in Malda. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Polls: Kejriwal on TMC support for AAP - "Thank You Didi"

In a post on X, Kejriwal thanked West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee for extending her support to AAP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Central government supports Kumbh Mela but they do not even look at Gangasagar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reviewed preparations for Gangasagar Mela and alleged that the central government supports Kumbh Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: School job aspirants demanding appointment

Hundreds of school job aspirants on Friday demonstrated before the West Bengal education department headquarters 'Bikash Bhavan' here, demanding appointment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam STF arrests 2 more Ansarullah Bangla Team members

The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police arrested two more members of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), said Assam police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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