Morning briefing: Bengal CM reacts to MEA statement over Bangladesh; details about Rahul Gandhi's new address, and more
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Morning briefing: Bengal CM reacts to MEA statement over Bangladesh; details about Rahul Gandhi's new address, and more

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit back at the Ministry of External Affairs for objecting to her ‘shelter offer’ to people from violence-hit Bangladesh. Dig deeper West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Bungalow No 5, Sunehri Bagh Road is set to be Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's new residential address as the house committee has reportedly offered him the sprawling residence. While news agency PTI reported that the buzz around the residence Rahul Gandhi is set to get gained traction after his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bungalow No 5, Sunehri Bagh Road, News18 claimed that the Rae Bareli MP has selected this home from the three-four options given to him. Dig deeper India News Latest News Global Matters Entertainment Focus Actor Shah Rukh Khan paid his respects to filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan's mother, Menaka Irani. Dig deeper Sports Goings India's shooting contingent will be in focus early on Saturday at the Paris Olympic Games, when it kicks off Day 1 with the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team.

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CM Mamata sets up collective leadership of party functionaries, Ministers to keep a vigil during her U.K. visit
13 hours, 4 minutes ago

CM Mamata sets up collective leadership of party functionaries, Ministers to keep a vigil during her U.K. visit

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday set up a task force of Ministers and officials and delegated the responsibility of running her party to two leaders who will report to her during her week-long visit to the United Kingdom. On March 27, the West Bengal Chief Minister is expected to deliver a lecture at Kellogg College, University of …

India raps Bangladesh amid row over Sheikh Hasina’s statement: ’Holding us responsible for internal governance issues’
1 month, 1 week ago

India raps Bangladesh amid row over Sheikh Hasina’s statement: ’Holding us responsible for internal governance issues’

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladeshi envoy Mohammed Nurul Islam on Friday evening amid controversy over statements made by Sheikh Hasina. "It is, however, regrettable that regular statements made by Bangladesh authorities continue to portray India negatively, holding us responsible for internal governance issues. A statement released by the MEA in response to media queries, quoted spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal …

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy over negative portrayal of India
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1 month, 1 week ago

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy over negative portrayal of India

Op India  

India has lodged a strong protest against Bangladesh for its negative portrayal of India in the country and for holding the Indian govt responsible for its internal problems. MEA told the Acting High Commissioner that it is regrettable that regular statements made by Bangladesh authorities continue to portray India negatively, holding India responsible for internal governance issues. The statement issued …

Bangladesh sends protest note to India over Hasina's speech as New Delhi criticises attack on her father's home
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh sends protest note to India over Hasina's speech as New Delhi criticises attack on her father's home

Firstpost  

Bangladesh handed over a protest note to Indian acting High Commissioner Pawan Badhe, conveying to the neighbouring nation that Hasina’s recent remarks are ‘instigating instability’ in Bangladesh The diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh intensified over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in New Delhi. According to The Dhaka Tribune, Bangladesh handed over a protest note to Indian acting High …

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Hasina's speech, says 'India has no involvement'
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Hasina's speech, says 'India has no involvement'

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md Nural Islam, expressing concerns over continued negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities towards India. Bangladesh has formally lodged a "strong protest" with India regarding deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's speech. MEA issues statement MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, issued a statement, and said, “The Bangladesh Acting High …

India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina's remarks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina's remarks

India Today  

India on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Muhammad Nural Islam, over recent statements by authorities in Dhaka that portrayed India in a "negative light". The MEA spokesperson also said that comments attributed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina "have been made in her individual capacity in which India has no role to play". The development comes …

RG Kar victim's father slams CM Mamata Banerjee after Sanjay Roy verdict: ‘She only tampered with evidence’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RG Kar victim's father slams CM Mamata Banerjee after Sanjay Roy verdict: ‘She only tampered with evidence’

Hindustan Times  

The father of a trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered by Sanjay Roy at RG Kar College and Hospital in Kolkata, slammed chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday as the West Bengal government moved the Calcutta high court challenging the Sealdah court's life imprisonment verdic. Murshidabad: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during an event, at Lalbagh in …

'Mamata Establishing Bangladesh Rule': BJP, Congress Slam Bengal CM After 'BSF-Centre Blueprint' Remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mamata Establishing Bangladesh Rule': BJP, Congress Slam Bengal CM After 'BSF-Centre Blueprint' Remark

ABP News  

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee invited the ire of both the BJP and the Congress with her "blueprint" remark on Thursday. "Is the incompetent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trying to establish Mohammad Yunus's system of governance in West Bengal," he asked. Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said: "One may be from any party but the way allegations are being …

Mamata Banerjee calls for state-wide protests over Ambedkar issue on Dec 23
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for state-wide protests over Ambedkar issue on Dec 23

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has called for a state-wide protest on December 23 against the remarks made by Union home minister Amit Shah about BR Ambedkar. Their vitriolic remarks against the Father of our Constitution, BR Ambedkar, are a reflection of the culture of hate and intolerance that is being incubated,” Banerjee wrote in a social media post. “If …

MEA ticks off Yunus government for aide’s remarks
3 months ago

MEA ticks off Yunus government for aide’s remarks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported from Bangladesh this year up to December 8. “The Government of India has expressed its concerns about such incidents, including the demolition of the Jagannath Temple in Bangladesh, the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka, and …

India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide
3 months ago

India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide

India Today  

India has formally expressed strong objections to Dhaka regarding contentious remarks made by Mahfuj Alam, a key aide to Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. #WATCH | Delhi: On the post of Bangladeshi leader Mahfuz Alam, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have registered our strong protest on this issue with the Bangladesh side. He further added, "While India has consistently …

‘Insult to millions who look up to Babasaheb’: Mamata Banerjee on Amit Shah's remarks
3 months ago

‘Insult to millions who look up to Babasaheb’: Mamata Banerjee on Amit Shah's remarks

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Union home minister Amit Shah, accusing him of making derogatory remarks against Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. As Parliament reflects on 75 glorious years of the Constitution, HM @AmitShah chose to TARNISH this occasion with DEROGATORY remarks against Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, that too in the temple of Democracy,” the Trinamool …

‘Insult to millions who look up to Babasaheb’: Mamata Banerjee on Amit Shah's remarks
3 months ago

‘Insult to millions who look up to Babasaheb’: Mamata Banerjee on Amit Shah's remarks

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Union home minister Amit Shah, accusing him of making derogatory remarks against Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. As Parliament reflects on 75 glorious years of the Constitution, HM @AmitShah chose to TARNISH this occasion with DEROGATORY remarks against Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, that too in the temple of Democracy,” the Trinamool …

Bengali Muslim migrant in Delhi threatens Yogi Adityanath, wants Congress govt despite free electricity and water
3 months ago

Bengali Muslim migrant in Delhi threatens Yogi Adityanath, wants Congress govt despite free electricity and water

Op India  

On 13th December, Khabar India, a YouTube-based news channel, published a video on the sidelines of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for early 2025. Open threat to UP CM Yogi Adityanath The interview took a disturbing turn when one of the Muslim migrant workers expressed anger towards UP CM Yogi Adityanath, specifically targeting him for the construction of the …

Centre must ensure safe return of people: Mamata on Bangladesh turmoil
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre must ensure safe return of people: Mamata on Bangladesh turmoil

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to act and ensure the safe return of people from Bangladesh amid tension over alleged atrocities on Hindus and other minorities. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns over the prevailing tense situation in Bangladesh Banerjee, who is on a two-day visit to Digha, a beach destination …

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements
3 months, 1 week ago

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements

Firstpost  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days. While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, …

Mamata Banerjee mocks Bangladeshi leaders over ‘occupy Bengal, Odisha’ claim: 'India will have lollipop?'
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee mocks Bangladeshi leaders over ‘occupy Bengal, Odisha’ claim: 'India will have lollipop?'

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday took a dig at remarks by some Bangladeshi politicians, who said the country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, and wondered whether Indians “would have lollipop” when external forces would try to occupy Indian lands. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks in state assembly in Kolkata. Speaking in the …

‘Will we have lollipops?’ Mamata Banerjee slams Bangladeshi politicians over ’occupy Bengal, Bihar and Odisha’ claim
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Will we have lollipops?’ Mamata Banerjee slams Bangladeshi politicians over ’occupy Bengal, Bihar and Odisha’ claim

Live Mint  

Mamata Banerjee issued a furious rebuttal on Monday after a section of Bangladeshi politicians laid claim to West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. The WB Chief Minister also urged people to stay calm and insisted that her state would always stand by any decision taken by the Centre. The grouping headed by Khaleda Zia sparked outrage last week after a senior …

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke about the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging all communities in the state to maintain peace and avoid any provocation. Addressing the West Bengal state Assembly, she also reacted sharply to a recent remark by a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the country has legitimate rights over Bengal, Bihar, …

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?

India TV News  

In a fiery speech in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to provocative remarks made by Bangladeshi politicians who claimed their country had legitimate territorial rights over parts of India, including Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Banerjee, not one to shy away from stirring words, quipped, “When external forces come to occupy Indian land, would Indians be handed …

'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks
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3 months, 1 week ago

'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly reacted to provocative statements by a section of Bangladeshi politicians that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days, calling them "absurd" and dismissing it by saying, "you will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops?" While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Banerjee, without naming anyone, condemned the circulation …

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided
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3 months, 1 week ago

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided

ABP News  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has created a loud buzz in the political circles with her statement on the Opposition INDIA bloc. Lucknow: On West Bengal CM Mamata Banrejee's willingness to lead the INDI Alliance, SP leader Udayveer Singh says, "Mamata Banerjee is a prominent leader, and her party has consistently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party. #WATCH | Delhi: On …

MEA Expresses 'Deep Regret' After Bangladesh Mission In Agartala Breached: ‘Govt Taking Action’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MEA Expresses 'Deep Regret' After Bangladesh Mission In Agartala Breached: ‘Govt Taking Action’

ABP News  

India on Monday expressed its deep regret over the breach of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission's premises in Agartala by a group of protesters. "The incident earlier today of the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala is deeply regrettable," said the MEA. In response, the MEA confirmed that security arrangements are being strengthened at the …

‘Deeply Regrettable’: MEA on breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Deeply Regrettable’: MEA on breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala

Hindustan Times  

The external affairs ministry on Monday said that the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala is “deeply regrettable.” Security personnel keep vigil amid heightened security at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala. "Government is taking action to step up security arrangements for the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and their Deputy/Assistant High Commission …

Ask UN to deploy peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee to Centre
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ask UN to deploy peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee to Centre

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asked the Centre to move the United Nations to seek deployment of peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh where minorities have come under attack. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks in state assembly in Kolkata on Monday. Banerjee also hit back at state leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party for threatening to …

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi’s help; ‘crocodile tears’, says BJP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi’s help; ‘crocodile tears’, says BJP

Live Mint  

Amid the political crisis in Bangladesh,West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for the deployment of the United Nations peacekeeping force in the neighbouring country. So a peacekeeping force can be sent to Bangladesh," Mamata Banerjee said on Monday while addressing the West Bengal Assembly’s winter session. Stating that there was an urgent need to rescue persecuted Indians and …

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid anti-Hindu violence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid anti-Hindu violence

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suggested the deployment of the United Nations' peacekeeping force in Bangladesh amid the growing violence and attacks on Hindu minorities. Since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Bangladesh's Prime Minister following violent protests, the country has witnessed increasing violence against Hindus and Hindu institutions in various regions, sparking protests by Hindu groups. The situation escalated …

CM Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid violence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid violence

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for UN peacekeeping deployment in Bangladesh amid escalating violence targeting Hindu minorities. Addressing the state assembly, she condemned the attacks and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to engage with Bangladesh on the issue. Addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Mamata Banerjee condemned the attacks on Hindus …

Not media exaggeration: India on surge in attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Not media exaggeration: India on surge in attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday attacked Bangladesh over targeted attacks on Hindus, saying the increasing incidents of violence against minorities cannot merely be dismissed as "media exaggerations". "India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities. Earlier this week, Bangladesh called India's charges "unfounded" while saying they …

India urges Bangladesh to protect Hindus amid rising atrocities against them
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India urges Bangladesh to protect Hindus amid rising atrocities against them

India TV News  

Amid escalating reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday issued a strong appeal to the interim Bangladeshi government, urging it to fulfill its duty of protecting all minority communities in the country. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed India’s deep concerns over the increasing incidents of targeted attacks …

Mamata Banerjee reacts to attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus: ‘Stand with Modi govt on the issue’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee reacts to attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus: ‘Stand with Modi govt on the issue’

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an International Society for Krishna Consciousness monk, and escalating attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have drawn sharp reactions from Indian leaders, who have called for immediate intervention by the Narendra Modi government and international bodies. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government stands with the Centre on this …

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee
4 months ago

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

Union Minister and Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, drawing parallels between her governance and that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Accusing Banerjee of failing to maintain law and order, the Union Textiles Minister alleged that "Muslim goons" hold sway in West Bengal under the Trinamool …

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concern over the potential for unrest during the upcoming Diwali celebrations. She urged the police to enhance security arrangements and increase the presence of the Special Task Force (STF). She also reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining communal harmony and urged the media to avoid sensationalizing the situation. In both Odisha and West …

15-member delegation of protesting doctors meets CM Mamata Banerjee
6 months ago

15-member delegation of protesting doctors meets CM Mamata Banerjee

Op India  

Junior doctors protesting over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape murder case have left for the Chief Minister’s residence to attend a meeting with her regarding their demands. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was scheduled to hold a meeting with junior doctors at 6 pm today at her residence, with a delegation of 15 representatives, informed West Bengal …

Declare Bengal's independence from Modi rule, Bangladesh Islamist tells Mamata
6 months, 1 week ago

Declare Bengal's independence from Modi rule, Bangladesh Islamist tells Mamata

India Today  

Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, who was released after Hasina's fall by the interim government, has asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare its independence". "We will tell Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal to free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare independence," Jashimuddin Rahmani said in the inflammatory monologue. JASHIMUDDIN RAHMANI …

'Mamata Is Not A Mother. How Would She...': RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim's Mother
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mamata Is Not A Mother. How Would She...': RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim's Mother

ABP News  

RG Kar News Today: Expressing her anguish, the mother of the junior doctor who was raped and murdered on the premises of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has said Mamata Banerjee would not understand her pain as the Bengal CM is not a mother herself. Mamata Banerjee in her Mayo Road speech on August 28 said that she …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee over their handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital saying that “a lot remains to be done” in light of the ongoing atrocities and crimes against women in the country. Speaking at an event …

CMs and political leaders from other states slam Mamata Banerjee for her threatening remarks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CMs and political leaders from other states slam Mamata Banerjee for her threatening remarks

Op India  

The Kolkata rape case has intensified outrage in the state of West Bengal against the incumbent CM Mamata Banerjee. Please remember, I love Bangladesh, they speak like us, and their culture is the same as ours, but Bangladesh is a separate nation, and India is a separate nation.” Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee says, "Remember if Bengal is burned, then Assam, …

‘Didi, how dare you…?: Assam CM blasts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘burn’ warning to Modi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Didi, how dare you…?: Assam CM blasts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘burn’ warning to Modi

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday lashed out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on the BJP- “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam?” Sarma posted on X. Sarma's sharp remarks came after Banerjee attacked the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the violence during the bandh. However, Bangladesh is a different country.” The …

Bengal govt deaf: BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee for mishandling protests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal govt deaf: BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee for mishandling protests

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A day after Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gaurav Bhatia called West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee a “dictator who targeted students instead of criminals”, party spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Banerjee of using manipulative language to intimidate doctors, potentially jeopardising their careers. BJP spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi In a press conference at the BJP headquarters in …

Bangladesh wants harmonious ties with India, but New Delhi mustn't interfere: Jamaat-e-Islami chief
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh wants harmonious ties with India, but New Delhi mustn't interfere: Jamaat-e-Islami chief

The Hindu  

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami supremo Shafiqur Rahman has said his party seeks harmonious and stable ties with India but asserted that New Delhi needs to reconsider its foreign policy in the neighbourhood, as bilateral relations do not entail interfering in each other’s internal issues. Mr. Rahman, who is the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, stated that his party supports close relations between India …

'Conduct polygraph test on Mamata Banerjee': BJP on Kolkata rape-murder
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Conduct polygraph test on Mamata Banerjee': BJP on Kolkata rape-murder

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday accused West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding those involved in the rape and murder of a doctor inside the state-run RG Kar hospital in Kolkata and demanded that the CBI conduct a polygraph test on her. It’s clearly visible that if at all there is a doctor in the country, it’s Mamata …

India’s policy towards Bangladesh ‘completely failed’, says BNP leader Amir Khasru
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s policy towards Bangladesh ‘completely failed’, says BNP leader Amir Khasru

The Hindu  

India’s official policy towards Bangladesh “completely failed” as it was dominated by an “ecosystem” consisting of powerful civil servants, “plugged-in” retired diplomats, ideologues and journalists who prioritised security without feeling the political pulse on the ground, said one of the top decision-makers of the main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Speaking to The Hindu in Dhaka this week, Amir Khasru Mahmud …

'Just Like Bangladesh...': Bengal CM Mamata Accuses Oppn Of Trying To Grab Power Using Doctor Death Issue
7 months ago

'Just Like Bangladesh...': Bengal CM Mamata Accuses Oppn Of Trying To Grab Power Using Doctor Death Issue

ABP News  

Amid the mounting attacks on the Trinamool Congress-led government in West Bengal over the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at a Kolkata hospital, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at the opposition, accusing them of trying to grab power in the state by organising "Bangladesh-like protests". Mamata Banerjee also alleged that Bengal was being subjected to a …

‘Don’t teach me': Mamata Banerjee on MEA's criticism for statement on Bangladesh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Don’t teach me': Mamata Banerjee on MEA's criticism for statement on Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit back at the Ministry of External Affairs for objecting to her ‘shelter offer’ to people from violence-hit Bangladesh. West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee with the party's National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee addresses the media at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport before leaving for Delhi, in …

NITI Aayog meeting: Mamata Banerjee to attend meeting in Delhi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog meeting: Mamata Banerjee to attend meeting in Delhi

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 26 left for New Delhi and said that she will participate in the meeting of NITI Aayog in the capital scheduled on July 27 to “ record our voice”. Ms. Banerjee’s decision to participate in the meeting comes amidst Chief Ministers of several States governed by Opposition parties boycotting the meeting likely …

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India has received a formal diplomatic communication from the Bangladesh government objecting to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks about giving shelter to any Bangladeshi citizens fleeing the neighbouring country while it was rocked by violent protests. Bangladesh foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday that his ministry had sent a diplomatic note on the issue to …

Bangladesh sends 'diplomatic note' to India criticising Mamata's 'shelter' remarks: MEA
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh sends 'diplomatic note' to India criticising Mamata's 'shelter' remarks: MEA

India TV News  

New Delhi: More than 6,700 Indian students came back from Bangladesh in the past week after massive protests erupted in the neighbouring nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The Ministry also acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. "So far 6,700 Indian students have returned …

’Mamata Banerjee creating confusion’: Bangladesh minister objects to Bengal CM’s ’shelter to helpless’ remark
7 months, 3 weeks ago

’Mamata Banerjee creating confusion’: Bangladesh minister objects to Bengal CM’s ’shelter to helpless’ remark

Live Mint  

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud objected to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remark offering “shelter” to people from Bangladesh amid ongoing protests there. In a video doing the rounds on social media, Mahmud said Banerjee's statement created "confusion" and that the Bangladesh government had sent a note to the Narendra Modi-led government on the matter. BJP leader Amit …

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