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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the unrest in Murshidabad during a meeting with Imams, countering BJP allegations of TMC's involvement in Waqf-related violence, which she described as pre-planned. She criticized the central government for its handling of the situation and accused "godi media" of spreading misinformation while questioning their focus on Bengal amidst rising prices and unemployment. In response, BJP leaders condemned the Mamata government for...

Punjab Kings (PBKS) aim to recover from a recent defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur, where they were outperformed despite a strong batting display, exposing weaknesses in their bowling and fielding. Key players like skipper Shreyas Iyer lead the batting lineup, but the bowling department, particularly with injuries affecting key players, remains a concern against a confident KKR squad. The match is expected to be played in warm conditions, and both teams will...

Passengers on an Air India flight from Chennai to Delhi experienced significant delays on Tuesday due to a technical snag, leading to frustration over inadequate communication from the airline. The delay extended for several hours, leaving travelers stranded both inside the aircraft and at the terminal without clear updates on departure times, and they were eventually deboarded. This incident follows recent criticism of Air India's service, including remarks from comedian Vir Das about a prior...

Karnataka's government is under pressure following the leak of a controversial caste census report, which has prompted backlash from the influential Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is convening a meeting of Vokkaliga Congress MLAs to discuss the report, which suggests Vokkaligas make up 10.3% of the population with a proposed 7% reservation, while Lingayats represent 11% with an 8% reservation recommendation, despite community divisions. The report also estimates the Muslim population at...

A fresh encounter occurred between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday night, specifically in Lasana village of Surankote, following a search operation based on intelligence regarding terrorist presence. One Army personnel sustained injuries during the exchange of fire and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The Army reported that additional troops have been deployed, and ongoing search operations aim to prevent the terrorists from escaping, as confirmed by...

Waqf bill protest in Bengal Kolkata's Murshidabad district saw sharp clashes between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP over ongoing violence, with TMC accusing the BJP of instigating unrest to further its agenda while BJP's Suvendu Adhikari called for President's rule, citing a breakdown of law and order. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh criticized the protests as disruptive and politically motivated, asserting that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would ensure no harmful provisions of the waqf law...