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Unexpected Alliances Mark Maharashtra Civic Polls as Voting Takes Place Today

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Voting is being held today across Maharashtra for civic elections in several key municipal bodies, and the polls are witnessing an unusual churn in political alignments. Traditional party lines have blurred as unexpected alliances and tactical understandings have emerged at the local level, making the contests highly unpredictable. Across multiple cities, parties that have long […]

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BCCL Mine Collapse Case: Police and CISF Visit Site After 24 Hours

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Kulti: Three people, including a woman, were killed after being buried in a mine collapse at the Barira open-cast coal mine (OCP) under the Damagaria Project of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in the Kulti police station area of Asansol on Tuesday. According to allegations, the victims had entered an abandoned section of the open-cast

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India–Bangladesh Military Cooperation Continues Despite Political Changes, says army chief

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India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that military relations between India and Bangladesh remain stable and constructive, even as Bangladesh goes through political and administrative transitions. He underlined that defence cooperation between the two neighbours is institutional in nature and does not depend on changes in governments. According to the Army Chief, regular

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COVID-19 and Nipah Virus: Similarities and Differences Explained

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With fresh concerns over suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, comparisons are being drawn between COVID-19 and Nipah to help people understand how similar or different the two infections are, and why Nipah outbreaks create particular alarm among health authorities. Common FeaturesBoth COVID-19 and Nipah are viral diseases that can cause fever, weakness and

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Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Targeting Women Voters through sir

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India of deliberately targeting women voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. She alleged that large numbers of women voters are finding their names removed from voter lists without proper explanation. Speaking from the state secretariat Nabanna,

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US Warns Iran of Strong Action Over Possible Execution of Protesters

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The United States has warned Iran of serious consequences if it proceeds with the execution of protesters arrested during the ongoing anti-government demonstrations. Former US President Donald Trump said Washington would take “very strong action” if Iranian authorities carry out hangings of those detained during the unrest. Speaking in an interview, Trump said he was

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Two Dead, Two Injured in Collapse at BCCL Open-Cast Coal Mine in Asansol, Rescue Operation Ongoing

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Asansol/Kulti: A major accident occurred during illegal coal mining at a Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) open-cast project (OCP) in Bodiraya under Kulti police station in Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman district. At least six people were trapped when a tunnel inside the mine suddenly collapsed on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. So far, four people

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Health Alert in West Bengal Over Suspected Nipah Virus Cases

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Two suspected cases of Nipah virus infection have been reported in West Bengal, triggering heightened alert among health authorities. The patients, both nurses from a private hospital in North 24 Parganas, were admitted after developing severe symptoms and are currently in critical condition. They have been kept in isolation and are on ventilator support. State

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India Says Defence Sourcing Guided by National Interest, Not Ideology

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India on Monday said its defence procurement decisions are driven by national interest and operational requirements, and not by ideology or political alignment. The clarification came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated that stronger defence cooperation with Germany could help India reduce its dependence on Russia for military equipment. Addressing the issue, Foreign Secretary Vikram

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US Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran, India Weighs Economic Impact

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The United States administration under Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent additional tariff on countries that continue commercial engagements with Iran, a move aimed at intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing political unrest and tensions with Washington. The decision has drawn attention in India, which maintains limited but ongoing trade relations with Iran.

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