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US Launches Large-Scale Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets in Syria

US forces carried out large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, escalating military action against the extremist group’s remaining networks in the region. The strikes were conducted after a recent attack linked to the group that resulted in the deaths of US personnel and injured several others. According to US officials, the operation […]

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More Deletions, Less Noise: Tamil Nadu’s Voter Roll Cleanup Exposes a Political Paradox

Shrayan Sen The ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has thrown up a striking contrast between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, one that sharply undercuts political claims made in recent years about the nature of voter list irregularities in eastern India. After the first phase of revision, Tamil Nadu has seen nearly 97 lakh

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Winter Bite Missing in West Bengal as Cold Stalls Across East India

The winter chill has remained largely subdued in West Bengal this season, despite a promising start earlier in January. During the second week of the month, temperatures briefly dropped below 15 degrees Celsius in Kolkata, raising hopes of a sustained cold spell. However, the fall soon stalled, with minimum temperatures remaining largely stagnant across the

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G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA Clears Parliament Amid Opposition Walkout

Parliament on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the G RAM G Bill, paving the way for the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. The bill was cleared by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha amid strong protests

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Election Commission Unable to Begin Hearing Process on Scheduled Day in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India could not begin issuing hearing notices under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal on Thursday, even though the draft voter list had already been published. The delay occurred due to administrative and logistical reasons, according to sources within the Commission. After the publication of

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Draft Electoral Roll Published in West Bengal After Special Revision

The Election Commission of India has published the draft electoral roll for West Bengal following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision process. The draft list has been released to allow voters to verify their details and raise objections or seek corrections before the final roll is prepared. According to the draft, a large number

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Bondi Beach Shooting: One of the Attackers Identified as Hyderabad-Born Indian Passport Holder

Australian authorities have confirmed that one of the two men involved in the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was originally from Hyderabad and carried an Indian passport. The incident, which took place during a public gathering at the popular beachfront, left several people dead and many others injured, sending shockwaves across Australia. Police identified

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West Bengal CM Accepts Resignation of Sports Minister Aroop Biswas

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accepted the resignation of Aroop Biswas from his post as the state’s Sports and Youth Welfare Minister. The decision comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the organisation and crowd management of the recent Lionel Messi-related event at Salt Lake Stadium. Aroop Biswas submitted his resignation stating that

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RPF’s ‘Operation Satark’ at Asansol and Chittaranjan Stations, Three Arrested with Illegal Liquor

Asansol: To ensure passenger safety and curb illegal activities within station premises, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Asansol Division conducted “Operation Satark” at Asansol station on Sunday, December 14. During the operation, RPF personnel noticed two individuals moving suspiciously with luggage near the escalator in front of the baggage scanner on Platform No. 7

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Bondi Beach Shooting: 15 Killed in Deadly Attack in Sydney

Sydney witnessed a shocking incident on Sunday when a mass shooting at the popular Bondi Beach area left at least 15 people dead and several others injured. The attack occurred in a crowded public space, triggering panic among locals and tourists in one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations. According to authorities, an armed attacker

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