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Dozens of Bengali Muslim families in Kolkata’s Rajabazar were evicted without notice, leaving them homeless. Despite decades of residence and valid documents, police demolished their huts. With no response from local leaders or rehabilitation offered, the families have appealed to the State Minorities Commission for urgent humanitarian intervention.

Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar’s sarcastic remark, suggesting Himachal CM’s resignation after the Pahalgam terror attack, was widely misunderstood. BJP called it vulgar, prompting Kumar to clarify his intent and highlight the Centre’s lack of accountability. The controversy reignited political debate, with JMM demanding resignations and holding protests against the Modi government

Ahmed Wali Faisal Rahmani warns that the Waqf Act 2025 threatens centuries-old Muslim endowments that served all communities. While global institutions like Harvard thrive on endowments, India is dismantling its own. The Act could severely impact Dalits, the poor, and lakhs of non-Muslims relying on Waqf-supported services.

Ram Navami processions in Bengal, once unfamiliar to the region, have become politicised spectacles of dominance. The use of Israeli flags and communal slogans, especially in Barrackpore, signals a deeper agenda—where festivals are repurposed for polarisation, and silence on global injustices becomes a loud alignment with power and provocation.

eNewsroom, along with NGO Parijayee Shramik Aikya Mancha, uncovered the issue of duplicate voters in Bengal, raising alarm about electoral integrity. Despite their efforts, neither the NGO nor the media outlet received credit. Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission later addressed the issue, but did not acknowledge the sources

Giridih: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren called upon the people to be ready to fight against the Centre’s stepmotherly treatment to claim their rights. Addressing...