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• Kolkata weather: Sunny skies, mild temperatures; AQI remains poor

  09-12-2025 02:06 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata awakens to a pleasant, sunny December 9, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 27.8°C, offering a welcome change from yesterday's severe air quality (AQI 354). While residual pollution may persist in congested areas, residents are advised to carry masks. The week ahead promises continued mild, sunny weather, perfect for outdoor activities, despite yesterday's high pollution highlighting ongoing challenges.
  
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• ‘Can’t stay here any longer’: Vendor thrashed over non-veg snacks at Gita event leaves Kolkata; returns to hometown

  11-12-2025 09:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A patty seller, Sk Riyajul, has left Kolkata after being assaulted and subjected to religious taunts for selling non-vegetarian snacks during a mass Gita recital. The 50-year-old, who earned a living in the city for over two decades, returned to his home in Arambag, stating the incident broke his heart and he could no longer stay.
  
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• ‘Can’t stay here any longer’: Chicken patty seller thrashed over non-veg snacks at Gita event leaves Kolkata; returns to hometown

  11-12-2025 09:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A patty seller, Sk Riyajul, has left Kolkata after being assaulted and subjected to religious taunts for selling non-vegetarian snacks during a mass Gita recital. The 50-year-old, who earned a living in the city for over two decades, returned to his home in Arambag, stating the incident broke his heart and he could no longer stay.
  
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• Good to eat? Even better to see: Riding the luxury food styling wave in India

  11-12-2025 06:51 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Luxury food styling is elevating Indian weddings and events, with chefs and stylists transforming menus into visual narratives.Precision plating and aesthetic appeal are paramount, ensuring dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious, reflecting a growing demand for Instagram-worthy culinary experiences.
  
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• ‘This is 100% murder’: Truck hits vehicle of Sandeshkhali gang-rape case witness, son dies; kin claim driver 'known to them'

  11-12-2025 04:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A key witness in Sandeshkhali land-grab cases narrowly escaped death when a truck rammed his car, killing his son and driver. The family alleges the "accident" was a plot by jailed accused Sheikh Shahjahan. Police are investigating all angles, including sabotage, while political leaders demand justice and a change of venue for trials.
  
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• Ferrari carnage in Kolkata: Supercar spirals out of control, slams lamp post, splits in two; PWD worker among 4 hurt

  10-12-2025 22:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A high-end Ferrari crashed on Hospital Road near Victoria Memorial, injuring at least four people, two critically. The driver, Amrit Singh Saini, and a PWD staffer, Rashida Bibi, are among the seriously injured. Police are investigating the cause, with speed and potential driving lessons being considered. The car was reportedly travelling at excessive speed before losing control.
  
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• 'No govt can be formed without me': Humayun Kabir claims he will be 'kingmaker' in Bengal polls; TMC says 'daydreaming'

  10-12-2025 03:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir declared he will be a "kingmaker" in the 2026 West Bengal polls, predicting no party will win a majority. He plans to launch a new outfit on December 22, aiming to contest 135 seats and potentially ally with Congress and the Left. The TMC dismissed his claims as "daydreaming."
  
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• Artistes miss concerts in peak performance season

  10-12-2025 00:33 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The vibrant world of Indian classical music is experiencing upheaval as peak performance dates are marred by unexpected flight cancellations. Esteemed artists such as Pt Bickram Ghosh and Pt Tejendra Narayan Majumdar are facing the fallout of disrupted schedules, with numerous concert cancellations and sky-high last-minute ticket prices.
  
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• West Bengal: 2 men assaulted for selling chicken puffs to Gita recital attendees; political row erupts

  09-12-2025 23:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Two chicken puff vendors in Kolkata's Esplanade area were assaulted and their food thrown away by a group allegedly for selling non-vegetarian items during a mass Gita recital. The victims filed FIRs, with one incident captured in a viral video. Police are investigating, while political parties exchanged accusations.
  
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• Pejabat Komisi Eropa mengorganisir kamp SIR untuk membantu pekerja seks di Kolkata - lensantb.com

  09-12-2025 21:09 via news.google.com
  Pejabat Komisi Eropa mengorganisir kamp SIR untuk membantu pekerja seks di Kolkata  lensantb.com
  
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• Excellence award to honour Tolly technicians

  09-12-2025 20:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Federation of Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India has launched the Federation Excellence Award to honour film and OTT technicians.This initiative, spearheaded by president Swarup Biswas, aims to recognize their often-unacknowledged creative and technical contributions across 26 categories for TV/OTT and cinema.
  
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• Bedah Robotik di Kolkata | Rumah Sakit Bedah Robotik di Kolkata - Apollo Hospitals

  09-12-2025 03:26 via news.google.com
  Bedah Robotik di Kolkata | Rumah Sakit Bedah Robotik di Kolkata  Apollo Hospitals
  
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• IndiGo flight chaos: How could shortage of just 124 pilots lead to such havoc?

  08-12-2025 05:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  IndiGo pilots allege the recent flight cancellation and delay crisis was engineered to undermine new safety norms and pressure the government to suspend revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules. They claim a minor pilot deficit was exaggerated to cause widespread disruption, prioritizing profits over flight safety and demanding a forensic investigation.
  
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• From Congress to TMC to BJP and back: Humayun Kabir’s AIMIM alliance pitch rattles Bengal parties; oppn dismisses talk of grand bloc

  07-12-2025 22:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir expressed readiness to ally with AIMIM for the 2026 Bengal polls, despite his party's strong criticism. Kabir, who recently laid the foundation for a mosque, also claimed CPM, ISF, and Congress were open to alliances, assertions immediately denied by those parties. His political journey has seen multiple party switches.
  
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• Bengal assembly polls: Humayun Kabir eyes AIMIM alliance day after ‘Babri’ foundation; drops resignation plan

  07-12-2025 22:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir expressed readiness to ally with AIMIM for the 2026 Bengal polls, despite his party's strong criticism. Kabir, who recently laid the foundation for a mosque, also claimed CPM, ISF, and Congress were open to alliances, assertions immediately denied by those parties. His political journey has seen multiple party switches.
  
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• Kolkata’s date with a quirky Scot armed with an accordion

  07-12-2025 14:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Scottish musican RuMac kicked up storm in Kolkata as he belted out bagpipe melodies, guitar riffs, Gaelic songs and rock hits with just a mic and an accordion
  
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• 'Will never return to Delhi': Sunali Khatun returns to Birbhum from Bangladesh; Bengal to bear medical costs

  07-12-2025 03:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Sunali Khatun, back from Bangladesh with her son, expressed relief at returning to India, vowing never to go to Delhi again. She thanked CM Mamata Banerjee and others for her repatriation, highlighting alleged mistreatment by Delhi police. The West Bengal government will cover her medical costs and provide social scheme benefits.
  
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• Bengal SIR 1st phase almost over: 28L-30L voters remain unmapped, may face EC hearing

  07-12-2025 03:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral roll is nearing completion with nearly all voter data digitized. However, 28-30 lakh voters may need to attend hearings to remain on the roll due to unmapped data. Additionally, over 54 lakh voters identified as untraceable, dead, or duplicates will be deleted from the draft list.
  
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• 'If I have a son, I will name him Deshprem': Sunali says it will be an honour if CM Mamata Banerjee chooses name

  07-12-2025 02:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A pregnant Indian woman, Sunali Khatun, returned to West Bengal after being allegedly tortured by Delhi police and pushed into Bangladesh. She expressed relief to be back in her country and thanked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her repatriation. The state government has pledged to cover her medical costs and provide social scheme benefits.
  
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• Agonizing wait for Sweety’s family as Sunali returns home; ‘What’s holding back my daughter and grandkids?’ asks Sweety’s mother

  06-12-2025 23:23 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  While one Birbhum woman and her son returned from Bangladesh after illegal deportation, another family awaits their daughter Sweety Bibi's return.The Calcutta High Court quashed the deportation order for six individuals, but only Sunali Khatun and her son have been brought back so far, leaving Sweety's family questioning the delay.
  
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• 'Nothing unconstitutional’: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir after laying foundation stone for 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad

  06-12-2025 21:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A foundation stone-laying ceremony for a "Babri Masjid-styled" mosque in Murshidabad, organized by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, caused a three-hour highway shutdown. Thousands attended the event, which police monitored closely. Kabir described the project as "emotional restitution" and a constitutional right, drawing criticism from the BJP for alleged political motives.
  
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• Babri Masjid row: Bengal BJP leader performs puja for Ram Mandir in Murshidabad

  06-12-2025 20:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengal BJP is escalating narratives around temples amidst controversy over a "Babri-styled" mosque. Party leaders are calling for the reclamation of the Adinath Temple in Malda and have performed a puja for a proposed Ram Mandir in Murshidabad, with plans for its swift construction.
  
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• Experience Kolkata's living museum: Iconic buses as mobile art installation

  06-12-2025 11:38 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata's iconic blue and yellow buses are now mobile art installations for DAG's 'City as a Museum' project. Titled 'Dekho Magar Pyaar Se', the buses feature multi-channel video installations exploring city histories and evolving exterior artwork reflecting contemporary life. This ten-day project invites residents to engage with Kolkata's narratives and discover its hidden stories, making art accessible to all.
  
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• Breaking the silence: Kolkata programme highlights hidden domestic abuse

  06-12-2025 11:06 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  AMAN West Bengal Network hosted an awareness program on Natal Family Violence and PWDVA 2005 implementation. The event featured art, street theatre, and poetry to highlight abuse within parental homes and advocate for stronger protections for women. It challenged the notion of natal homes as inherently safe spaces.
  
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• Kolkata records coldest morning this season at 14.5 degrees Celsius

  06-12-2025 09:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata experienced its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, with the mercury dropping to 14.5 degrees Celsius. Temperatures also fell across Gangetic West Bengal, and the IMD predicts a further decrease in the next 24 hours. Misty and foggy conditions are expected in the evenings.
  
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• Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir lays foundation stone for 'Babri Masjid'

  06-12-2025 09:18 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone for a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque in Murshidabad, West Bengal, despite his party suspension and heightened security. The event, involving extensive arrangements and an expected turnout of nearly 3 lakh people, is seen as a significant show of strength for the MLA in the region.
  
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• Saudi clerics, 40,000 biryanis, 20,000 locals: Humayun Kabir’s ‘Babri Mosque’ event at noon; suspended MLA thanks 'police for support'

  06-12-2025 05:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Security is heightened in Murshidabad as suspended MLA Humayun Kabir plans to lay the foundation for a structure named "Babri Masjid." Despite political fallout, Kabir anticipates a massive gathering of 3 lakh people, with Saudi clerics expected. Extensive preparations include elaborate catering and a large stage, while authorities focus on maintaining public order and highway access.
  
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• Heavy security deployed: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to lay 'Babri Masjid' foundation stone in Murshidabad

  06-12-2025 03:53 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Murshidabad braces for a tense Saturday as suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir plans to inaugurate a structure named "Babri Masjid."Authorities have deployed over 3,500 security personnel following a Calcutta High Court directive to prevent communal unrest. Kabir insists the event will be peaceful, focusing solely on religious recitation, while the TMC denies involvement, alleging a political conspiracy.
  
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• Kolkata weather: Sunny skies, cool temperatures; AQI remains poor

  06-12-2025 01:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata awakens to a pleasant, sunny day with temperatures reaching 27.1°C, ideal for outdoor activities. However, yesterday's 'severe' pollution (AQI 326) means masks are advisable, especially in traffic. Clear skies and gentle winds today offer a slight reprieve, potentially improving air quality. The week ahead promises continued warm, dry weather, making it perfect for planning outdoor engagements.
  
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• Humayun Kabir defies TMC suspension: MLA says Babri-style mosque will be built as planned on December 6

  05-12-2025 09:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir defied party orders, vowing to proceed with a Babri-style mosque foundation ceremony on December 6.He plans to resign and form his own party, accusing TMC of conspiracy.The governor sought his preventive arrest amid rising political tensions and upcoming elections.
  
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