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Single Phase Polls In Himachal On Nov 12: ECI

The Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh will take place in a single phase on November 12. The counting of votes will be held on December 8, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Friday.

Lack Of Broadcasting Facility Put Cold Water To New Parliament’s Winter Plan

With the broadcasting facility yet to be ready, the winter session of the parliament will not be held in the new building, which is being built under the Central Vista redevelopment plan.

Bengal Panchayat Election: TMC Gets Into Poll Mode With Bijoya Greetings

Trinamool Congress (TMC) began their preparations for the Bengal panchayat elections with a massive campaign, capitalising on the festive mood that began with Durga Puja.

Cabinet Decisions: ₹22,000 Crore Balm For Oil PSUs

In a major decision, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a one-time grant of ₹22,000 crores to public sector undertakings (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for losses in domestic LPG.

Cattle Smuggling Case: CBI Summons Firm Reps Linked To Anubrata’s Daughter

After a brief lull during the Durga puja celebration in Bengal, the buzz around the cattle smuggling case, which has become a flashpoint between the BJP and the Mamata Banerjee government, has picked up pace. In a fresh development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a notice to officials of a company linked […]

Communal Violence in Kolkata: Sec 144 Imposed, 32 Arrested

Restrictions on assembly and movement of people have been imposed in parts of Kolkata after communal clashes that left several people injured and many shops & residential properties damaged on Sunday night. Police have arrested 32 people for their involvement in the violence. Clashes broke out between people from two communities in southwest Kolkata’s Moninpur […]

NCPCR Claims 2 Mazars Built In MP Govt School, Wants Them Removed

India’s apex child rights body has recommended the removal of two illegally-built ‘mazars’ it found inside a government school in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. During a survey, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) also discovered that singing the national anthem is banned and students are granted weekly leave on Friday in the CM […]

Durga Immersion Turns Tragic: Flash Flood Kills 8, Injures 13 In Bengal

The return of Maa Durga to her husband’s home, a poignant moment for any member of the Bengali community, turned tragic as eight people lost their lives following the flash flood.

Gandhiji Lookalike As Asur: Hindu Mahasabha Says It’s Coincidence

Whether it is sheer coincidence or by design, the Durga puja organised by All India Hindu Mahasabha in South Kolkata has sparked an outrage with its representation of Mahisasur, which bears a strong resemblance to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Ardhnariswar To Sex Workers: Durga Puja Pandals Living On Edge

While the talented Bengali population is always known for their distinct touch – through pandal decoration and theme-based Durga Puja – over the years, creativity has started to live on the edge.

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