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• Baruipur rape-murder accused shot twice in back at close range, autopsy reveals

  09-07-2026 21:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Autopsy reports indicate the Baruipur rape-murder accused was shot twice from behind.The state health department formed a medical board to conduct the post-mortem examination.The government has handed over the encounter probe to the CID for further investigation.Police claim the accused snatched a revolver and fired before being shot.Another accused in the case was remanded to police custody until July 20.
  
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• Calcutta HC lets Mamata faction use TMC bank accounts, rivals to challenge order in SC

  09-07-2026 21:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Mamata Banerjee faction received a major boost when the Calcutta High Court allowed access to their bank accounts that had been frozen. Oversight of daily spending and legal fees will be managed by retired judge Subrata Talukdar. The court criticized the hasty police action that led to the account freezes and labeled the complaint from Rebel MLA Biswanath Das as opportunistic.
  
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• Bengal horror: Stepfather, grandfather held for year-long sexual abuse of Class 8 girl

  09-07-2026 20:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by her stepfather and grandfather for a year. Teachers learned of the abuse and informed the police, leading to arrests. The girl's mother was also arrested for allegedly knowing and not intervening. The accused men were sent to police custody while the mother received judicial custody. Investigations are ongoing under the Pocso Act.
  
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• 34% rise in JEE registration for 1st round of engineering, technology, architecture counselling

  09-07-2026 20:38 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Early Start Is A Reason For Higher Number: Experts
  
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• TBM Durga to enter Victoria stn on Friday

  09-07-2026 17:23 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Giant borer was lauched below St Thomas’ Kidderpore on June 10, 2025
  
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• Rs 440 crore TMC account freeze: Calcutta high court allows withdrawals for routine expenses, puts every cheque under judicial watch

  09-07-2026 14:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Calcutta High Court appointed a retired judge to oversee Trinamool Congress party expenses. Funds from three frozen bank accounts can be accessed for routine party needs. A special officer will supervise all withdrawals and submit expenditure reports to the court. The court also directed banks to preserve electronic records and cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The matter will next be heard on September 21 for a progress report.
  
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• Wrongly deported to Bangladesh, 4 Bengal residents back after 13 months

  09-07-2026 06:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Four Birbhum residents returned to India after a thirteen-month ordeal. They were deported as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants without a tribunal hearing. The group was working as ragpickers in Delhi when police apprehended them. Bangladeshi authorities later jailed them for illegal entry before their release. One man reunited with his seven-month-old son after his return home.
  
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