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• Induction of 3 Trinamool MPs into BJP ‘necessity’: Suvendu

  12-07-2026 18:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  No Cadre Transfer On Ground, Assures CM
  
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• Political impact? Property regns dip before, during polls

  15-07-2026 20:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Buyers Prefer Mid-Sized, More Spacious Homes
  
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• Bengali cinema wins laurels in Germany

  15-07-2026 11:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengali cinema received accolades this week across Germany. Amitabha Chaterji's "Rango Bibaaho" won the Jury Award for Best Film in Berlin. Amartya Ray earned the "Shooting Star" award at the Stuttgart Indian Film Festival. Ray's documentary "You in this city, this city inside you" will screen soon. The team travels to Germany for award acceptance and screenings.
  
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• Your Local Scene: Honey, they shrunk the kankras from Sundarbans

  15-07-2026 09:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Amar Khamar lunch room in South Kolkata featured a tasting menu. This menu highlighted the rare, miniature chiti kankra crab from the Sundarbans. The foraged crab, which fits on a teaspoon, was the star of four dishes. These dishes were served alongside two varieties of indigenous Bengali rice. The event celebrated a unique monsoon delicacy and its nostalgic connection to local homes.
  
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• Taslima Nasrin: The writer behind 'Lajja', her exile and Kolkata homecoming

  15-07-2026 08:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Taslima Nasrin will make her comeback to Kolkata on August 1 for a significant literary gathering. The acclaimed author departed from the city in 2007 amid violent protests and threats to her safety. Known for her progressive views on women's rights, Nasrin has lived abroad for years, her novels like Lajja and Dwikhandita stirring controversy. She now aspires to settle back in Kolkata permanently.
  
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• After 18 years, Bangladesh-born author-in-exile Taslima Nasrin to return to Kolkata

  14-07-2026 22:08 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Taslima Nasrin is making her long-anticipated return to Kolkata after an exile spanning eighteen years, forced to leave due to protests in November 2007. Overjoyed to come back to what she calls home, she will participate in a literary meet. The event features a cultural program honoring the author, accompanied by increased security to maintain order and prevent unrest.
  
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• No-cooking rule comes into effect in Sector V

  14-07-2026 19:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  No open flame cooking allowed
  
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• NCPI, with 20 TMC rebels, set to debut in Parl as second biggest NDA partner

  14-07-2026 18:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  To Meet Speaker On July 19
  
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• Bengal hands over 1,024.75 acres to BSF for Bangla border fencing across 173 km

  14-07-2026 17:08 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  CM Stresses National Security; M’bad Has Largest Share Among 9 Dists
  
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• Met: Cyclonic circulation likely to bring more rain from Thursday

  13-07-2026 20:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Mercury Below Normal For 9 Consecutive Days
  
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• 'It will bring disrepute to school': Class 1 boy 'molested' in washroom; parents claim principal defended accused

  13-07-2026 15:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Protests erupted outside a Paschim Medinipur school following an alleged molestation incident. Parents demanded action against the accused and the principal's removal for inaction. The victim's mother detailed the assault by the boys' restroom attendant. Police confirmed prompt action after receiving the complaint and registered a case. The school will implement new safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
  
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• Entry to 136-year-old Kolkata airport mosque stopped indefinitely; here's why

  12-07-2026 20:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata airport authorities have indefinitely stopped entry to the Bankra mosque. Security concerns were raised by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security regarding Aadhaar card access. Previous repairs to the approach road are now complete for devotees. Airport officials await new instructions on a potential pass system. Local leaders are seeking clarity and discussing community action.
  
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• Fraudsters flee with Rs 2 crore in Kolkata after fake cop raid

  12-07-2026 20:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A gang impersonating Kolkata Police officers raided a logistics office, stealing two crore rupees.The fraudsters posed as CBI officers, similar to the Special 26 film.Police arrested one suspect, the property's landlord, who confessed involvement.Investigators recovered five lakh rupees from the arrested individual so far.Authorities believe an inter-state gang is using this modus operandi.
  
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• Fraudsters flee with Rs 2 crore in heart of south Kolkata after fake cop raid

  12-07-2026 20:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A gang impersonating Kolkata Police officers raided a logistics office, stealing two crore rupees. The fraudsters posed as CBI officers, similar to the Special 26 film. Police arrested one suspect, the property's landlord, who confessed involvement. Investigators recovered five lakh rupees from the arrested individual so far. Authorities believe an inter-state gang is using this modus operandi.
  
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• Fraudsters flee with Rs 2 crore in heart of S Kol after fake cop raid

  12-07-2026 20:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  One In Net, Police Recover Rs 5L
  
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• Mosque prayers suspended at Kolkata airport as access road closed for repairs; Namaz likely from tomorrow

  12-07-2026 06:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Access to Bankra mosque is suspended for two days due to urgent road repairs. Devotees may resume prayers on Monday if work concludes as scheduled. Local residents expressed surprise at the extended restriction for repairs. Officials believe the mosque poses a serious threat to aviation security. Relocation talks for the mosque have reportedly resumed after past rejections.
  
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• Baruipur death pre-meditated killing, not mob lynching: CM

  11-07-2026 22:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  CM Hands Over Rs 25 L Cheque To Indrajit’s Parents; Job Letter To Elder Brother
  
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• Bengal sets up 9-member panel to review UCC bill

  11-07-2026 22:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A high-level committee has been formed to draft the Uniform Civil Code. Retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will chair this nine-member committee. The committee will prepare laws on marriage, divorce, and succession for all communities. This move aligns with Article 44 of the Constitution, promoting a unified legal framework. The bill is expected to be introduced in the assembly during the August session.
  
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• Museum of Word set to open at National Library next Sunday

  11-07-2026 20:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Chronicles Oral & Written Diversity
  
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• HC directs Abhishek to appear for voice sample collection on July 15

  10-07-2026 16:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Ensure There Is No Egg-Pelting, Court Asks Cops
  
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• Heavy rain lashes parts of West Bengal; Cooch Behar records 143 mm, more showers till July 15

  10-07-2026 07:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  West Bengal experienced heavy rainfall on Friday as more showers are forecasted. Cooch Behar recorded the state's highest rainfall, while Kolkata faced waterlogged roads. Dum Dum received significant rainfall, and other areas also saw considerable precipitation. Heavy rainfall is predicted across south Bengal until July thirteenth. North Bengal will continue to receive showers until July fifteenth.
  
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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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• 'Snatched gun, fired at us': What happened in last 30 minutes before cops gunned down Baruipur rape-murder accused

  08-07-2026 22:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  One accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case was shot dead by police officers. Prabash Mondal allegedly snatched a gun and fired at police during a reconstruction. He was killed in self-defence by a sub-inspector after firing one shot. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning near the crime scene. A judicial probe has been ordered into the custodial death.
  
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• West Bengal shocker: Man slits wife's throat on busy road, attempts suicide

  08-07-2026 20:59 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A husband allegedly murdered his wife by slitting her throat in Sodepur. He then attempted suicide by stabbing himself and is in critical condition. The couple had been experiencing marital discord for some time. Geeta had recently left her matrimonial home and returned to Sodepur. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.
  
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