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• Kolkata: Boyfriend stabs woman, leaps to death from Posta high-rise; marriage pressure cited as motive

  16-12-2025 23:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A man fatally stabbed his girlfriend multiple times before jumping from a fourth-floor balcony in central Kolkata. The woman is in critical condition, and police are investigating the motive, with initial reports suggesting relationship pressures and financial instability. The couple's two children are being cared for by authorities.
  
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• Messi show fallout: Hug with football icon costs Bengal minister sports portfolio; Trinamool cites ‘raj dharma’

  16-12-2025 20:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas stepped down from his portfolio following public outrage over the Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium. His embrace with the football icon and family photos with him became a political liability. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accepted his resignation pending a fair inquiry.
  
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• Lionel Messi Dituding Jadi Biang Kerok Kerusuhan di Kolkata, Fans Kecewa Berat - mureks.co.id

  16-12-2025 18:42 via news.google.com
  Lionel Messi Dituding Jadi Biang Kerok Kerusuhan di Kolkata, Fans Kecewa Berat  mureks.co.id
  
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• Ricuh Jumpa Fans Lionel Messi di Kolkata, Dampaknya Pejabat Mundur dan Polisi Disanksi - Detak Media

  16-12-2025 12:44 via news.google.com
  Ricuh Jumpa Fans Lionel Messi di Kolkata, Dampaknya Pejabat Mundur dan Polisi Disanksi  Detak Media
  
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• Menteri Olahraga Bengal mengundurkan diri karena kegagalan Lionel Messi di Kolkata, DGP mendapat pemberitahuan - KabarSebelas.com

  16-12-2025 12:41 via news.google.com
  Menteri Olahraga Bengal mengundurkan diri karena kegagalan Lionel Messi di Kolkata, DGP mendapat pemberitahuan  KabarSebelas.com
  
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• Taxonomist Dr Navneet Singh of ZSI honoured with Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Award

  16-12-2025 11:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Dr. Navneet Singh, a leading Lepidoptera taxonomist at the Zoological Survey of India, has received the prestigious Professor T.N. Ananthakrishnan Award for his significant contributions to insect research. His work has identified numerous new species and genera, advanced understanding of moth pollination, and created vital online resources for biodiversity.
  
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• Kekacauan di Kolkata, Pesta di Delhi: Messi Menutup Tur India Yang Penuh Warna - EGINDO

  16-12-2025 09:21 via news.google.com
  Kekacauan di Kolkata, Pesta di Delhi: Messi Menutup Tur India Yang Penuh Warna  EGINDO
  
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• West Bengal draft electoral roll: Does your name figure on SIR list? Find out today

  16-12-2025 07:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengal's draft electoral roll will feature 7,08,16,621 names, excluding over 58 lakh absent, shifted, duplicate, and dead voters. The list, to be published Tuesday, allows claims and objections until January 15, 2026, with hearings concluding by February 7. Unmapped voters and those with discrepancies will undergo hearings.
  
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• West Bengal SIR draft rolls out today: 58 lakh names deleted; step-by-step guide to check voter status and restore it

  16-12-2025 06:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Election Commission has released a list of over 58 lakh voters removed from the rolls. These deletions are due to voters being untraceable, deceased, or duplicates. Citizens can check their names online or through Booth Level Officers. Those missing can apply to re-register.
  
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• Messi event chaos: 6,000 additional VIP passes issued, 500 extra people allowed on pitch; safety concerns raised

  16-12-2025 04:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A police probe into vandalism and violence during Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake stadium revealed over 500 extra 'field of play' passes were issued, significantly exceeding the initial limit. Investigations also uncovered approximately 6,000 additional complimentary passes distributed through political channels, leading to a security scare and Messi's early departure.
  
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• Kolkata: Man behind Messi show sent to 14 days’ police custody

  16-12-2025 04:13 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Lionel Messi's India tour organiser, Satadru Dutta, was remanded to 14 days' police custody by a Bidhannagar court. Police sought custody to investigate the chaotic event where Messi left early, leading to stadium vandalism and injuries. Dutta's bail plea, claiming he was also a victim, was rejected as the court considered his role in managing access to the star.
  
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