BENGAL CHOPRA
West Bengal: Police file FIRs against CPI-M's Mohammed Salim & BJP's Amit Malviya for circulating Chopra public flogging
FIRs filed against CPI-M state secretary and BJP state co-observer for circulating video of public flogging incident in West Bengal. Governor seeks report on police inaction. BJP alleges woman was coerced to file FIR. CPI-M leader denies allegations. Trinamool leader already arrested in the case.
Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan
The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant", he said.
Yet another Bengal woman claims she was stripped & hit
The woman, who has been hospitalised with head injury, told mediapersons that she was attacked by Trinamool workers when she had gone to fetch water. She accused the Trinamool of creating trouble in the area and threatening BJP workers after the June 4 election results.
PM Modi rakes up Chopra, Sandeshkhali in RS, attacks Oppn for 'selective politics' on women safety
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today deplored selective approach of opposition towards atrocities against women. Raking up an incident where a woman was brutally beaten in Bengal, the Prime Minister said that Opposition has failed to secure women's right...
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
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Attempt to murder charge against TMC strongman in Chopra flogging case
Police have leveled serious charges, including attempt to murder, assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman, and causing grievous hurt, against arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Tajemul Islam in the Chopra flogging case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday. Islam, who was remanded to police custody for five days by a local court in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur on Monday, also has 12 old criminal cases, including a murder case, pending against him.
Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia attacks TMC over Chopra incident
"It won't be wrong to say 'Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai. Mamata Banerjee is worried about the protection of TMC goons. Tajmul, aka JCB, is shredding the Constitution to pieces. TMC MLA Hamidul Rehman told a journalist that some laws in Muslim countries are like this. Is Hamidul Rehman taking forward your (Mamata Banerjee) mentality?...Sandeshkahli gave Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul," the BJP leader said.
West Bengal Guv seeks report from Mamata Banerjee on public flogging of couple
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday sought a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the public flogging of a couple in Uttar Dinajpur district's Chopra. The governor described the incident, which was captured on video, as "barbarous."
'Didi's West Bengal unsafe for women': BJP's JP Nadda slams Mamata Banerjee-led government
The West Bengal police on Sunday filed a suo motu case and arrested one person in connection with the video in which a person is seen beating a woman at Chopra in the Islampur area of Uttar Dinajpur district. "Police have arrested one person who had publicly assaulted a woman. Suo motu case filed. Victim has been provided police security. Investigation proceeds," a tweet from Islampur police district read.
Viral video of couple brutally beaten in Bengal: What happened and why is the TMC under scrutiny?
A disturbing incident in West Bengal has sparked widespread outrage following the emergence of a video showing a brutal assault on a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) were quick to condemn the incident and accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being complicit in what they termed as "bulldozer justice" under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's governance.
Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted in Bengal, video goes viral
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemned the barbaric attack, while the TMC district president attributed the incident to the couple's alleged illicit relationship in Sandeshkhali.
India’s Olympic odyssey: From 1912 Stockholm discussions to bidding for 2036
India eventually participated in the 1920 Games and, under the patronage of Sir Dorab Tata, sent a handful of athletes to the 1924 Games in Paris. While these athletes did reasonably well, none were in contention for a medal. The first medal, a gold, was won at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. It was during this tour that Dhyan Chand established himself as the premier star of Indian hockey. For Chand, an enlisted sepoy in the Army and a man not born into privilege, the opportunity to represent India was an unexpected windfall.
Arijit Singh arrives on a scooter to cast his vote, fans hail ‘humble king’
Singh opted for a relaxed attire, donning a blue T-shirt and jeans, while is wife, Koel appeared in a white salwar kameez. Additionally, the 'Kesariya Tera' singer proudly exhibited an inked finger to the public. As images of the 'Aashiqui 2' singer circulated widely on the internet, numerous netizens commended his down-to-earth demeanor and simplicity.
Leasing of lithium-ion batteries for 3-wheelers to be rolled out soon in Kolkata
On the streets of Kolkata and surrounding areas, e-rickshaws, popularly known as 'toto', are set to be powered by lithium-ion batteries with the rolling out of a battery leasing model, officials said on Sunday. Neuron Energy, a lithium-ion battery maker, has joined hands with Urja Mobility to spearhead the leasing model which has so far been heard only in the business-to-business EV sector, they said.
"Central forces will only be around till April 26...": TMC MLA issues veiled threat to Oppn voters in North Dinajpur
Trinamool Congress MLA Hamidur Rehman issued a veiled threat to Opposition supporters, warning them not to complain if anything happens to them once central forces leave North Dinajpur district after April 26. He urged voters not to waste their votes on BJP, Congress, or CPI(M) candidates. Rehman challenged the Opposition to list their development works in the district, stating he would support them if they had any. Voting in Bengal's Lok Sabha elections will take place from April 19 to June 4.
Aadhaar not mandatory for voting, EC tells TMC delegation
A TMC delegation comprising Rajya Sabha leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Dola Sen and Saket Gokhale, and Lok Sabha MPs Pratima Mondal and Sajda Ahmed, met the Chief Election Commissioner and raised the issue of alleged Aadhaar deactivations.
Mamata Banerjee demands stringent action by the Centre over Chopra incident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Border Security Force (BSF) for the tragic deaths of four children in Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur district, on Thursday, holding them accountable. She urged the Centre to take strict action in response.
First phase of Congress yatra in West Bengal ends, exposes fissures in opposition bloc INDIA
The first phase of Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' concluded in West Bengal, exposing internal rifts within the opposition bloc INDIA. The TMC decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections independently, while the Left extended its support. The yatra received enthusiastic receptions along the route, despite facing challenges in securing permissions for public meetings and lodging arrangements in TMC-ruled districts.
Indian sports arena in 2023: A look back at top sporting moments of the year
Top sports news of 2023: In 2023, India made significant strides in various sports, including cricket, javelin, badminton, and football. Virat Kohli scored his 50th One Day International century during the World Cup, breaking records for the first Indian batsman to do so. Indian javelin player Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games and India's maiden medal at the World Athletics Championships.
Opposition attacks Bengal govt as 9 die ahead of panchayat polls
Two Trinamool workers were killed in Bhangar amid bombing and intense violence during the last two days of nomination filing. A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders, including transport minister Snehasish Chakraborty, reached Bhangar to meet the family members of the deceased in Bhangar. An Indian Secular Front (ISF) worker was also killed in Bhangar.
Calcutta High Court directs SEC to deploy central forces; 3 killed in pre-poll violence
Three persons allegedly died in West Bengal and several were injured in two separate incidents of pre-poll violence in South 24 Parganas district’s Bhangar and North Dinajpur’s Chopra in connection with the panchayat polls. Violence was reported at several places where police vehicles, motorbikes and other vehicles were torched in Bhangar on the last day of filing the nomination papers.
Bengal: Two Trinamool leaders hacked to death, another leader shot
A Trinamool Congress Panchayat member, her husband, who is also party leader, and their daughter- three members of a family were hacked to death allegedly by some miscreants in West Bengal’s Coochbehar district. The couple’s other daughter has been admitted to the hospital and her condition is critical.
'Let your light fight the darkness.' Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar and more extend wishes on Dussehra
The tenth day of Navaratri is celebrated as Dussehra.
Microsoft's Nadella and Google's Pichai among Padma awardees, Sonu Nigam receives the Padma Shri
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was also conferred the Padma Shri.
Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan for late CDS Bipin Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Neeraj Chopra gets Padma Shri
Veteran politician Kalyan Singh will receive the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Also, late Communist leader and West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad will be awarded Padma Bhushan.
Over 72% polling recorded in Phase-6 of West Bengal assembly polls amid stray violence
BJP’s national vice-president Mukul Roy, TMC ministers Jyotipriyo Mallick and Chandrima Bhattacharya and CPI(M) leader Tanmay Bhattacharya were among those who contested in this phase.
Stray violence marks 6th phase of Bengal polls
The TMC alleged that two of activists were injured in firing allegedly by the central forces outside booth number 79 in Ashoknagar's Tangra area after a few party members protested against BJP candidate Tanuja Chakraborty's visit to the area.
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