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Kolkata Horror: Victim's parents withdraw plea for fresh investigation in RG Kar Case

The parents of the victim in Kolkata's RG Kar rape and murder case withdrew their plea before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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This Beautiful, Ridiculous City review – New York state of mind

Kay Sohini’s account of leaving Kolkata and sadness behind to build a life in the Big Apple is a stirring tribute to the place that saved her

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India vs England 1st T20I 2025 live stream — how to watch cricket online from anywhere

India vs England T20 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata pits dominant India against newly Bazballed England, Here's how to watch live streams from anywhere in the world

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How to watch India vs England: live stream 2nd T20 2025 online or on TV

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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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National Commission for Women welcomes RG Kar verdict

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday welcomed the judgment delivered by the Sealdah Court in Kolkata Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Rape And Murder: "This punishment is not enough"; Says junior doctors

Junior doctors held a protest outside the Sealdah Court on Monday demanding stricter punishment for the convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man sentenced to life for rape and murder of Kolkata doctor that sparked nationwide protests

Sanjay Roy, 33, plans to appeal the judgment in a higher court

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Police volunteer found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case

Female doctor’s bloodied body was found in a classroom at a state-run college and hospital in Kolkata last August.

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Kolkata police volunteer convicted in junior doctor rape and murder case

Father of victim breaks down as convict claims he is being framed

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Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Sanjay Roy convicted for rape-murder of junior doctor

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where CBI court held accused Sanjay Roy guilty in RG Kar Medical Rape and Murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TV Today Network likely to close radio business within 6 months

The TV Today Network has decided to shut its radio business. The decision was reportedly taken at a board meeting on Thursday. The network has three radio stations in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata under the frequency of 104.8 FM.

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Medical victims: Indian visa curbs amid Bangladesh tensions hurt patients

India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.

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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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Iskcon devotees pray for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh

Iskcon devotees on Tuesday joined in prayers in Kolkata for the safety of Hindus and a peaceful 2025 for the minority community which has been facing attacks in Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is set to celebrate its centenary on Dec 21

The landmark occasion will be attended by Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation; Prof Saugata Roy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and other dignitaries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vijay Diwas: Indian Armed Forces, Bangladesh Army pay tribute to soldiers

Vijay Diwas is observed every year across the country on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISKCON stages protest in Kolkata over Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest

The ISKCON members also expressed concern over the condition of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: ED arrests two promoters of Prayag group in chit fund scam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) arrested the promoters of Prayag Group, a father-son duo, Basudeb Bagchi and Avi Bagchi in connection with a alleged money laundering case, the agency confirmed on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters

As luxury brands expand in India, their fakes are available in big and small markets as well as on social media.

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Dil-Luminati Tour: Fan climbs stage to propose to girlfriend at Diljit's concert in Pune, see video

In the coming days, Diljit will perform shows in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Indore, Chandigarh, Guwahati and Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team to play in India next year: Kerala Govt

World champion Messi visited India in 2011 when Argentina played an international friendly match against Venezuela at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manoj Mitra Death: Legendary Bengali playwright passes away at 86

Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra, known for his work in theatre and films like Ghare Baire, died at 85. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: 3-year-old Anish Sarkar becomes youngest chess player in history

At just three years, eight months and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Read further on Dynamite News:

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