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• July 21 firing unnecessary: CM quotes judicial commission

  20-07-2026 21:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A commission report on the 1993 police firing was tabled in the assembly. The report stated the firing was unnecessary and worse than Jallianwala Bagh. Compensation of Rs 25 lakh was recommended for each bereaved family. The Chief Minister announced the government would provide this compensation. The commission also indicted several IPS officers for their role.
  
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• Calcutta high court orders police to arrest cricketer Abhishek Porel, seize electronic devices

  20-07-2026 20:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Calcutta High Court ordered Bengal Police to arrest cricketer Abhishek Porel.He faces criminal charges of rape lodged by a medical student.The student alleged sexual assault and abuse with a false promise of marriage.Cops have seized a pen drive for forensic examination.Porel remains at large while police investigate the case.
  
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• Adhikari directs officials to fast-track Rs 55,000-crore central projects

  20-07-2026 16:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Projects Span Oil & Gas, Highways, Coal Sectors
  
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• Jury’s bias or dip in standard: Behind the decline of Bengali wins at the National Awards

  20-07-2026 15:06 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengali films advanced for central panel consideration but none won top awards.This outcome sparks discourse within Tollywood regarding selection processes.Bengali cinema historically claimed top honors but has seen a significant gap.Some cite a decline in quality while others point to increased competition.The debate questions if juries overlook Bengali gems or if quality has diminished.
  
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• West Bengal govt to mandate Bengali in official communications from September 1

  20-07-2026 11:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  West Bengal will mandate Bengali for all state government communications starting September 1, 2026.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced this directive following a letter from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.Shah urged states to promote the extensive use and development of Indian languages in administration.Official correspondence with the Centre will now include both Hindi and Bengali.This move aims to strengthen public trust and preserve Indian languages and culture.
  
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