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South Zonal Round Of 'Amiquiz Curiae' National Legal Quiz Held
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South Zonal Round Of 'Amiquiz Curiae' National Legal Quiz Held

Live Law  

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, a unique legal quiz, AmiQuiz Curiae, was flagged off. 12 th January 2025 – East Zone + Northeastern Zone at The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata. Some interesting questions from the finals included: The South Zonal Round saw fierce competition among participants and the winners were the team …

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South Zonal Round Of 'Amiquiz Curiae' National Legal Quiz Held
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2 days, 9 hours ago

South Zonal Round Of 'Amiquiz Curiae' National Legal Quiz Held

Live Law  

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, a unique legal quiz, AmiQuiz Curiae, was flagged off. 12 th January 2025 – East Zone + Northeastern Zone at The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata. Some interesting questions from the finals included: The South Zonal Round saw fierce competition among participants and the winners were the team …

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Case registered against workers from Congress, BJP youth wing after clash in Kolkata
2 days, 14 hours ago

Case registered against workers from Congress, BJP youth wing after clash in Kolkata

India Today  

The Kolkata Police has registered cases against workers of the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha after a clash between workers from both sides during a protest. Both groups of workers threw stones at each other during the clash, due to which several police personnel were also injured. The police said that the clash broke out between the workers on …

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Kolkata RG Kar hospital horror: Suspect denies rape and murder of doctor
2 days, 14 hours ago

Kolkata RG Kar hospital horror: Suspect denies rape and murder of doctor

New Indian Express  

The suspect on trial for raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor has pleaded not guilty, his lawyer said Saturday, a crime that appalled the nation and triggered wide-scale protests. The discovery of the doctor's bloodied body at a government hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata on August 9 sparked nationwide anger at the chronic issue of violence against women. …

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Kolkata: Major Fire Consumes Topsia Slum, Over 200 Huts Reduced to Ashes: VIDEO
3 days, 5 hours ago

Kolkata: Major Fire Consumes Topsia Slum, Over 200 Huts Reduced to Ashes: VIDEO

ABP News  

A devastating fire broke out in a slum adjacent to a highrise in Topsia, Kolkata, causing extensive damage and panic among residents. The blaze quickly spread across a wide area, engulfing nearly 200 huts and shops. #WATCH | West Bengal | Fire breaks out in a slum cluster in Topsia area of Kolkata, 15 fire tenders on the spot pic.twitter.com/TlW1tFupKD …

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'Short Street' in Kolkata renamed after St Francis Xavier. All about 16th-century Catholic missionary
3 days, 14 hours ago

'Short Street' in Kolkata renamed after St Francis Xavier. All about 16th-century Catholic missionary

India Today  

On Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the British-era 'Short Street' in central Kolkata will be renamed 'St Francis Xavier Sarani.' St Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, is known for leading the first Christian mission to Japan in the 16th century as part of his work for the Portuguese Empire. ALL YOU NEED …

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Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Christmas festival at Park Street
3 days, 18 hours ago

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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Mamata inaugurates Infosys development centre in Kolkata
4 days, 9 hours ago

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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ED raids multiple locations of Concast Steel and Power Group, seizes jewellery and vehicles
4 days, 11 hours ago

ED raids multiple locations of Concast Steel and Power Group, seizes jewellery and vehicles

The Hindu  

The Kolkata Zonal Office of the Directorate of Enforcement conducted search operations at 13 places of Concast Steel and Power Group and seized gold and jewellery worth ₹4.5 Crore as well as eight vehicles including luxury vehicles. ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR registered by CBI, BSFB, Kolkata under various sections of IPC, 1860 and Prevention of Corruption …

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Silver price today December 19: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities
4 days, 14 hours ago

Silver price today December 19: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities

India TV News  

Silver rates today: Silver prices in India as of December 19, saw a modest dip in its price compared to the rate on Wednesday. Silver prices in major cities: Delhi: Silver price in Delhi stood at Rs 91,500 per kilogram. Mumbai: Silver price in Mumbai stood at Rs 91,500 per kilogram. Kolkata: Silver price in Kolkata stood at Rs 91,500 …

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Gold price today December 19: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities
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Gold price today December 19: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities

India TV News  

Gold rates today: Gold prices in India as of December 17, witnessed a decrease in price compared to the rate on Wednesday. Gold prices in major cities: Delhi: 24 carat gold price in Delhi stood at Rs 77,280 per 10 grams and 22 carat gold came to Rs 70,850 per 10 grams. Mumbai: 24 carat gold price in Mumbai stood …

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Kolkata bike-taxi rider barges into Thai woman's home, molests her; arrested
6 days, 14 hours ago

Kolkata bike-taxi rider barges into Thai woman's home, molests her; arrested

India Today  

An app-based bike rider was arrested in Kolkata for allegedly barging into the home of a woman customer from Thailand and molesting her, officials said. This is not the first such incident that an app-based bike rider has been arrested for harassing women customers in Kolkata. Last month, an app-based bike rider was arrested in the city for allegedly sending …

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Denied protest in RG Kar rape case, Bengal doctor's body to approach Calcutta HC
6 days, 21 hours ago

Denied protest in RG Kar rape case, Bengal doctor's body to approach Calcutta HC

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Platform of Doctors, who are demanding a supplementary CBI charge sheet in the RG Kar rape case, were on Monday denied permission to hold a demonstration. RG Kar rape victim's mother on CBI investigation The mother of the deceased doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital expressed her shock that, despite months of investigation, the CBI had …

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No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild
6 days, 23 hours ago

No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, The Publishers and Booksellers Guild, organiser of the International Kolkata Book Fair, on Monday said it is yet to receive any communication from the Centre over the participation of Bangladesh in the 48th edition of the fair next year. No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild If any favourable response comes from the …

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Ties with India cordial, everlasting: Muktijoddhas, Bangladesh army officers
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1 week ago

Ties with India cordial, everlasting: Muktijoddhas, Bangladesh army officers

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing strain in ties between India and Bangladesh, Muktijoddhas, military veterans and serving army officers of the neighbouring country who came to India to take part in the Vijay Diwas celebration in Kolkata on Monday, said that relations between the two countries are cordial and hostile statements being made by a section of people won’t have any effect …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years
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NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years

Live Law  

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has been awarded an A+ accreditation by the for the first time in the University's almost 25-year long history.Notably, the University, which was founded in 1999 by Prof Madhava Menon, had not yet been accredited by the NAAC since its inception. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has …

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NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years
1 week ago

NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years

Live Law  

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has been awarded an A+ accreditation by the for the first time in the University's almost 25-year long history.Notably, the University, which was founded in 1999 by Prof Madhava Menon, had not yet been accredited by the NAAC since its inception. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has …

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India, Bangladesh celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties over Hasina’s ouster
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India, Bangladesh celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties over Hasina’s ouster

Firstpost  

Vijay Diwas on December 16 marks the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan’s rule with the Indian military intervention in 1971 Lt. General A.A. K. Niazi signing the surrender document as Lt. General J.S. Amid strained ties over Bangladesh’s new regime’s tilt towards extremism and continuing violence against minorities in the country, India and Bangladesh are observing the ‘Vijay Diwas’ on …

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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'
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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'

Hindustan Times  

Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, has justified his statement about a 70-hour workweek. Murthy said young people need to understand that "we have to work hard and work towards making India number one". Narayana Murthy made the remarks while speaking at the centenary celebration of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in West Bengal's Kolkata, a city he called "the …

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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek philosophy again, says ‘800 million Indians get free ration’
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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek philosophy again, says ‘800 million Indians get free ration’

Live Mint  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has reiterated his stance on the importance of a 70-hour workweek, urging young people to embrace hard work for the betterment of India. During his visit to Kolkata, which he described as "the most cultured place in the entire country," Murthy emphasised the need for Indians to strive for excellence. We have to set our aspirations …

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Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year
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Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year

Firstpost  

Another year is almost over and a new one is set to begin. From South Korea’s martial law to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in the Paris Olympics, here’s what raised eyebrows this year Participants gather to celebrate after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. On the …

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Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for December 16, 2024
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Kolkata Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for December 16, 2024

Hindustan Times  

Tomorrow, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Kolkata is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 16.74 °C and 28.25 °C, respectively. Weather and AQI predictions in Kolkata for next 7 days: Kolkata weather update on December 16, 2024 The temperature in Kolkata today, on December 16, 2024, is 21.88 °C. The sun rose at 06:09 AM and will …

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FirstUp: Sri Lankan president in India, Rajya Sabha discusses Constitution... The big headlines today
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FirstUp: Sri Lankan president in India, Rajya Sabha discusses Constitution... The big headlines today

Firstpost  

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka is on a State visit to India to strengthen bilateral relations. A Delhi court will rule on a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, and German leader Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote Sri Lanka's President and National People's Power party leader Anura Kumara Disanayaka gestures as he leaves after casting his vote on the day …

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