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West Bengal government
Conflict erupts over arrest of Congress candidate before Nandigram by-election
The Calcutta High Court heard a plea from Congress candidate Milan Pradhan regarding his arrest ahead of the Nandigram by-election, but granted no immediate relief.
Calcutta High Court Asks Bengal Government To Allow Nandigram Candidate Campaign
The Calcutta High Court has requested that the West Bengal government ensure Congress candidate Milan Pradhan is permitted to participate in the Nandigram bypoll campaign if he is granted bail.
West Bengal to withdraw cases against Kurmis over 2025 stir
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the withdrawal of cases filed by the previous administration against Kurmi community members related to a 2025 protest.
Bengal govt to sign agreement with Centre on Sep 28 to set up airport in Purulia
The West Bengal government plans to sign an agreement with the Indian government on September 28 to develop a new airport in Purulia district under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
HC raps Bengal govt for detaining Murshidabad man on mere suspicion
The Calcutta High Court is reviewing the detention of a Murshidabad man held by West Bengal authorities on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national.
Woman police officer transferred in West Bengal amid controversy over greetings
West Bengal Police officer Bushra Bano was transferred following public controversy over her use of Islamic greetings in a viral video.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Celebrates 76th Birthday Across India
Celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday take place across India alongside various political developments and incidents in Karnataka.
Taslima Nasreen advocates for Uniform Civil Code implementation in South Asia
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen advocated for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan during her return to Kolkata after nearly two decades.
Kolkata Police STF busts interstate drug trafficking racket in Purulia
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the Kolkata Police STF busted an interstate drug trafficking racket in Purulia and detained seven people.
India advances smart fencing project along West Bengal border with Bangladesh
The Indian government and West Bengal administration are advancing a smart border fencing project along the India-Bangladesh border from Murshidabad to Sundarbans to enhance security against infiltration and smuggling.
BSF deploys floating border outposts along India Bangladesh border in Sundarbans
The Border Security Force is deploying floating Border Out Posts along the India-Bangladesh border in the Sundarbans region to monitor and prevent infiltration and smuggling.
West Bengal government initiates stock exchange listing for state power corporation
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government will list the West Bengal Power Development Corporation on stock exchanges to strengthen its finances and improve transparency.