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String of suspensions in Trinamool for brandishing Abhishek’s name

A string of suspensions in the youth wing of Trinamool Congress has once again brought focus on the leadership debate in the party and calling for a larger role for party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress on Friday expelled Monishankar Mandal, vice-president of the party’s professors’ cell West Bengal College and University Professors Association and Pritam Halder, acting …

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Winter art and the Bengal Biennale

The Hindu

Director and curator Siddharth Sivakumar and Trustees Malvika Banerjee and Jeet Banerjee’s Gameplan have launched the first- ever Bengal Biennale, a multigenerational tapestry of artistic expression, bringing together a diverse array of artists and their unique perspectives. The event this winter, to be held across two venues — the university town of Santiniketan from November 29 to December 22, 2024, …

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Mamata Banerjee calls for statewide protest against BJP for 'insulting Ambedkar'

India Today

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of disrespecting Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Banerjee expressed her outrage over what she termed as "derogatory remarks" by Amit Shah against Dr. Ambedkar and the Drafting Committee …

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Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Christmas festival at Park Street

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday inaugurated ‘Kolkata Christmas Festival’ at Allen Park in Park Street area. “To commemorate the essence of the Christmas Festival, the entire stretch of Park Street, Allen Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church and adjoining areas will suitably be illuminated with proper branding during the period from 19.12.2024 to 05.01.2025. On the occasion of …

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Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations 1193 - 1304]

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1193 to 2024 LiveLaw 1304NOMINAL INDEXHARI OM SHARMA v. SAUMAN KUMAR CHATTERJEE & ANR 2024 LiveLaw 1193Jeewraj Singh Shekhawat vs. UOI & Ors 2024 LiveLaw 1194MATTHEW JOHNSON DARA v. HINDUSTAN URVARAK AND RASAYAN LTD 2024 LiveLaw 1195MOHD. SATYA PAL GUPTA 2024 LiveLaw 1304 Ban Imposed U/S 69 Of Partnership Act Has No Application To Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi …

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Mamata inaugurates Infosys development centre in Kolkata

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday inaugurated a development centre of Information Technology giant Infosys at a cost of ₹426 crore. Describing the new facility as a New Year gift, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the centre of Infosys will help other IT companies to come to West Bengal. During her address, the Chief Minister said that …

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Ambedkar 'insult': Why Mamata Banerjee is leading TMC charge against Amit Shah

India Today

Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress have jumped into the controversy raging in Parliament over Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks in the Rajya Sabha on B.R. 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.” Seizing the …

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Mallika Sherawat, Pooja Banerjee questioned by ED in money laundering case linked to Pakistani betting website

India TV News

Enforcement Directorate has recorded the statement of Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat and a TV actor named Pooja Banerjee in a money laundering case in connection with a betting website, owned by some Pakistani nationals, that also 'illegally' broadcast Men's T20 World Cup matches. Sources said the agency had asked Sherawat and TV actor Pooja Banerjee to respond to some queries …

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TMC Moves Privilege Notice Against Shah Over Ambedkar Remark, Mamata Says 'Display Of BJP's Anti-Dalit Mindset'

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Amid the ongoing row over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, the Trinamool Congress has moved a privilege notice against the Union Home Minister, saying that he undermined the legacy of the Constitution's architect and the dignity of the Parliament. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also lashed out at Shah, accusing him of making derogatory remarks against Ambedkar and …

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Year-Ender 2024: Richa Chadha in Netflix's 'Heeramandi', Abhishek Banerjee in 'Stree 2'; actors who ruled both cinema and OTT this year

Firstpost

These actors proved that powerful storytelling transcends platforms. Whether it was in grand cinematic spectacles or intimate OTT dramas, their performances commanded attention and left a lasting impact In 2024, several Bollywood actors made a lasting impact on both the big screen and streaming platforms with their captivating performances. Whether it was in grand cinematic spectacles or intimate OTT dramas, …

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INDIA bloc divided over EVMs? After Omar, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questions Congress

Hindustan Times

Amidst Congress’s ongoing allegations regarding the veracity of Electronic Voting Machines, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday reacted sharply against its ally and urged the grand old party to "show a demo" if they truly believe in the possibility of EVM tampering. The TMC MP from West Bengal's Diamond Harbour also dismissed claims made by Congress and others …

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TMC echoes Omar Abdullah, decides not to support ally Congress in EVM row: ’Show evidence to EC’

Live Mint

Trinamool Congress distanced itself from the allied Congress on Monday amid continued debate over ‘EVM tampering’. Senior party leader Abhishek Banerjee urged the party to ‘show evidence to the Election Commission’ rather than ‘making a few statements’. Banerjee stated that allegations of EVM manipulation do not hold true if someone works well during EVM randomisation, even the booth workers verify …

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Abhijit Banerjee's new book explores India's complex food culture

Hindustan Times

The next time a foreigner tells you that Indians only like very sweet desserts and offers you the example of our mithai here is a reply you can offer. When you consider how vast the population of India is, it may surprise you to know that every single Indian adult and child spent an average of around Rs.100 year per …

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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 …

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EVM row: INDIA hits different buttons, BJP calls bloc 'biggest scam'

India Today

Electronic Voting Machines have become the latest point of discord in the INDIA bloc, with the Trinamool Congress joining J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to dismiss Congress's claims on the reliability of the voting method. If someone still believes the EVM can be hacked, they should demonstrate it to the Election Commission," Abhishek, who is the nephew of Bengal Chief …

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When you are presenting a meal, you are telling a story, says Abhijit Banerjee

The Hindu

“Cooking with pleasure is about imagining food.” says Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee. All the essays came with a little bit of memorializing and discussion of social issues.” On being asked about the challenges of writing a cookbook as opposed to more academic writing, Mr. Banerjee elucidated how food could also be connected to social issues. “What’s nice about food is …

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Severed human head found in garbage dump in Kolkata, BJP slams Mamata Banerjee

India Today

A severed head of a woman was recovered from a garbage dump in Kolkata on Friday, December 13. On December 13, the locals in Kolkata's Golf Green area spotted the severed head in a plastic bag, following which they informed the cops. The severed head has been sent to MR Bangur Hospital for further examination, a Kolkata Police official said. …

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Mamata sends message to rapists after Murshidabad case verdict, says 'Nothing less than...'

India TV News

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has welcomed the death sentence handed down by a local court in the Murshidabad district for one of the accused in the brutal rape and murder of a minor in Farakka. "Barely a week ago, the police and our justice system ensured that the criminal responsible for the brutal rape and murder of a …

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India and Bangladesh: Fractured bonds along the border

The Hindu

A peek into Bangladesh through the integrated check post in West Bengal at the Petrapole-Benapole border shows that a mural of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was visible from the Indian side before August 5, has been whitewashed. By the end of November and early December, as reports of violence against minorities in Bangladesh piled up, and protests erupted in West …

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Mamata Banerjee lauds state police for securing conviction in 2 rape, murder cases

Hindustan Times

West Bengal chief minister on Friday lauded the state police after a local court sentenced to death one person and awarded life imprisonment to another in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Farakka in October. “Barely a week ago, West Police and our justice system secured capital punishment within just 62 days for the perpetrator of a …

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‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata

The Hindu

With the Union Cabinet approving Bills to implement simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party MPs would “oppose this draconian legislation tooth and nail in Parliament”. Ms. Banerjee had written a letter to Niten Chandra, secretary of the high-level committee headed by former …

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Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

India TV News

One Nation, One Election: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government over its push for "One Nation, One Election", calling the move "unconstitutional and anti-federal." TMC MPs to oppose One Nation, One Election "The Union Cabinet has bulldozed their way through with the unconstitutional and anti-federal One Nation, One Election Bill, …

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Trinamool MP submits written apology over remarks on Jyotiraditya Scindia

India Today

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has submitted a written apology for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia besides apologising in the House. The TMC member had alleged non-cooperation by the central government during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered it, saying it was Prime Minister …

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TMC’s Banerjee apologises for remarks on minister Scindia

Hindustan Times

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee’s controversial remarks against Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia triggered an uproar in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with Speaker Om Birla expunging the comments and the senior Opposition leader issuing an apology to Scindia. The Union minister, however, refused to accept Banerjee’s apology, and said, “Please talk about parliamentary matters in Parliament”. Later in the day, …

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String of suspensions in Trinamool for brandishing Abhishek’s name

Winter art and the Bengal Biennale

Mamata Banerjee calls for statewide protest against BJP for 'insulting Ambedkar'

Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Christmas festival at Park Street

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations 1193 - 1304]

Mamata inaugurates Infosys development centre in Kolkata

Ambedkar 'insult': Why Mamata Banerjee is leading TMC charge against Amit Shah

Mallika Sherawat, Pooja Banerjee questioned by ED in money laundering case linked to Pakistani betting website

TMC Moves Privilege Notice Against Shah Over Ambedkar Remark, Mamata Says 'Display Of BJP's Anti-Dalit Mindset'

Year-Ender 2024: Richa Chadha in Netflix's 'Heeramandi', Abhishek Banerjee in 'Stree 2'; actors who ruled both cinema and OTT this year

INDIA bloc divided over EVMs? After Omar, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questions Congress

TMC echoes Omar Abdullah, decides not to support ally Congress in EVM row: ’Show evidence to EC’

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Abhijit Banerjee's new book explores India's complex food culture

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

EVM row: INDIA hits different buttons, BJP calls bloc 'biggest scam'

When you are presenting a meal, you are telling a story, says Abhijit Banerjee

Severed human head found in garbage dump in Kolkata, BJP slams Mamata Banerjee

Mamata sends message to rapists after Murshidabad case verdict, says 'Nothing less than...'

India and Bangladesh: Fractured bonds along the border

Mamata Banerjee lauds state police for securing conviction in 2 rape, murder cases

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

Trinamool MP submits written apology over remarks on Jyotiraditya Scindia

TMC’s Banerjee apologises for remarks on minister Scindia