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In a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime, the CBI, in coordination with other Central agencies, has extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, the promoter and alleged kingpin of the Mahadev App illegal online betting syndicate, from Oman.
Describing the moments of confusion and panic when a 21-year-old intruder entered a Class 10 classroom with a running chainsaw, teacher Rajeshwari said staff initially mistook the sound for ongoing school maintenance before the violent assault unfolded.
Most people handle extra-spicy noodles by asking for water or requesting a milder plate, but three allegedly drunk men near Bengaluru’s Electronic City thrashed and badly injured fast-food stall staff after finding their dish too spicy.
A high-profile visit by President Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal has turned into a fierce political battle after she publicly criticized the state government for shifting a tribal conference to a remote venue. While PM Modi slammed the move as a deliberate insult to tribal culture, Mamata Banerjee dismissed the claims as BJP propaganda, sparking a national debate on constitutional decorum and state-centre relations.
In a surprise move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has fast-tracked the first installment of the “Banglar Yuva Sathi” scheme, beginning direct bank transfers today, March 7, 2026. Originally set for April, the monthly ₹1,500 allowance for unemployed youth aged 21–40 aims to provide immediate financial relief for job seekers across the state
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigned on March 5, 2026, just weeks before the state’s Assembly elections. While Bose cited “sufficient time served” as his reason, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the move resulted from central pressure. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has been named to take over the post, sparking a fresh row over federal cooperation.
A sharp exchange of words has erupted between West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal. After the CEO lectured officials on “service rules,” the Minister hit back by citing a past CBI chargesheet involving his family’s assets. Mr. Agarwal has dismissed the claims as an attempt to “give a dog a bad name and hang him,” pointing to a court acquittal and decades of transparent tax filings.
In Alipur, a small village about 70 kilometres from Bengaluru, life slowed to a halt…
Friday afternoon was moving along as usual in Kolkata when, for a few brief seconds,…
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