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Photographer files Rs 18 cr copyright suit against Zee

A filmmaker and photographer has filed a Rs 18.11-crore infringement suit against Zee Media Corporation Ltd in a West Bengal court for using his footage of cheetahs and branding it as “super exclusive”.

Newslaundry

Indian state leader says girls should not go out at night after alleged rape of student

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s comments spark backlash

The Independent UK

Six members of family killed after landslide buries home as heavy rains cause flooding in Nepal

Across the border in West Bengal state, heavy rainfall from same weather system causes deadly landslides in hill district of Darjeeling

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‘Sitting on a volcano’: Two Indian temples clash as politics and faith mix

The Jagannath temple in Puri has been among Hinduism’s most sacred shrines for 1,000 years. Can an upstart challenge it?

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India is targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims for expulsion to Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch warns

Rights group says expulsions show ‘disregard for due process rights, domestic guarantees and international human rights standards’

The Independent UK

Gurugram again: Homes locked, hundreds leave another locality amid crackdown

A police crackdown on illegal immigrants in Gurugram continues to trigger a mass departure of Bengali-speaking Muslim migrant workers – many of whom have lived and worked in the city for decades as domestic workers, drivers, sanitation staff, and daily-wage labourers.

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Gurugram community centre doubles up as detention facility, 74 ‘workers from Bengal, Assam’ in custody

Seventy-four Muslim migrant workers “from West Bengal and Assam” have been detained for the past four days at a municipal community centre in Gurugram’s Sector 10A, which is being used as a makeshift detention facility, Newslaundry has learnt.

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‘Warzone’: Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists

Rebels fighting against mining and militarisation outnumbered by over 40,000 forces deployed in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

Al Jazeera

‘I always come here’: The Indian tea shop that runs on trust

A hole-in-the-wall tea shop in West Bengal, founded by a freedom fighter, is run by customers when the owner is out.

Al Jazeera

Bhaijaan ka plan, Kashmiri Pandits, Israel protest: TV spin to Murshidabad violence

After being hit by violent protests last week over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, Murshidabad in West Bengal is gradually limping back to normalcy. More than 200 have been arrested so far over the violence that claimed three lives.

Newslaundry

Violent protests rock Indian state over controversial Muslim land law

Violence continues to spread in Indian states of West Bengal and Assam over controversial Waqf law

The Independent UK

Bangladeshi Infiltrators Behind Murshidabad Riots? Shocking Intel Reveals TMC Link!

Bangladeshi Miscreants Allegedly Involved in West Bengal’s Murshidabad Violence. Read more at Dynamite News.

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India deploys troops after deadly protests over Muslim endowment bill

West Bengal leader Mamata Banerjee appeals for calm, saying Waqf Amendment Act will not be ‘applicable’ in state.

Al Jazeera

Murshidabad on Edge: Central Forces Move In After Violent Protests

Central forces rush to Murshidabad after Waqf protests turn violent. Read more at Dynamite News.

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West Bengal Unrest: 3 Killed, 138 arrested in Anti-Waqf law protests in state

The Calcutta High Court ordered immediate deployment of Central forces to bring the situation under control. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Great Bengal Paradox: Protesting a Law That Won't Apply

West Bengal erupts in violent clashes over Centre's Waqf amendments. Paradoxically, protests rage even as CM Mamata Banerjee declares the law won't be implemented in state, exposing political tensions.

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'Give Us Back Our Jobs!' West Bengal Teachers on Streets Amid SSC Scam Protests

Unemployed teachers, alleging job losses due to state government corruption, are protesting outside Kolkata’s SSC Bhavan. Read more at Dynamite News.

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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…

The Times of India

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.…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

'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…

The Times of India

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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